Umami Fusion Kitchen is a Pyes Pa restaurant that uses Japanese izakaya culture as the starting point for a wider Asian-fusion menu. Small and large plates encourage diners to order across categories, with New Zealand ingredients folded into combinations that can move from raw seafood to fried snacks, curry and grilled fish. Reservations are available, and the sharing structure makes the dining room well suited to groups that want variety rather than a single conventional starter-and-main progression.

The smaller plates show the kitchen’s range of textures and seasoning. Karaage is finished with nori salt, Thai chicken spring rolls bring a crisp familiar format, and Szechuan squid adds a sharper edge. Spicy tuna yukke and sashimi keep the focus on clean, raw flavours, while beef tataki with truffle ponzu pairs lightly seared meat with citrus and earthy aromatics. Ordered together, these plates can build a meal from contrasts rather than repetition.

Large dishes carry the fusion idea in more substantial directions. Chilli-caramel pork belly brings five spice, hoisin and sweetness into the same plate, while Thai yellow curry offers a sauce-led centre for sharing. Mushroom dumplings with truffle beurre blanc connect an Asian dumpling format with a French butter sauce. New Zealand teriyaki salmon is a more direct meeting point between local produce and Japanese seasoning, giving seafood a prominent role beyond the raw section.

Vegetable dishes and sushi make the menu easier to balance. Eggplant tempura, edamame and cauliflower can offset richer meat plates, while takoyaki adds another compact izakaya snack. Sushi choices include tuna, salmon and avocado rolls, nigiri, a vegan roll and aburi salmon with cream cheese. Dietary markers help with initial navigation, though the restaurant’s allergen cross-contact guidance remains important for anyone with a serious restriction.

Address: Unit 2, 83 Pyes Pa Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand

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Umami Fusion Kitchen Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Sashimi

Sashimi Platter Small

$32

Fresh tuna, king salmon, and market fish served with fresh wasabi and ginger. DF / GF (6 pcs)

Sashimi Platter Medium

$89

12 pieces of sashimi (fresh tuna, king salmon, market fish) and 3 scallops, served with fresh wasabi and ginger. DF / GF

Sashimi Platter Large

$129

15 pieces of sashimi (fresh tuna, king salmon and market fish) and 4 scallops, 5 prawn cutlets and soft-shell crab tempura served with fresh wasabi and ginger.

Sushi Roll and Hand Roll (Temaki)

Tuna Salmon Avo Roll

$31

Inside-out sushi roll with tuna, salmon, and sriracha mayo, wrapped in avocado and topped with sriracha mayo. DF / GF (8 pcs)

Aburi Salmon Cream Cheese Roll

$31

Inside-out roll filled with cucumber and cream cheese, topped with seared salmon and tobiko. GF

Crispy Fried Prawns Roll

$29

Sushi roll filled with fried prawns, cream cheese, and cucumber. Served with spicy mayo.

Deep Fried Sumo Sushi Roll (Large Plate)

$31

Filled with juicy karaage chicken and cream cheese. Served with spicy mayo.

Vegan Hand Sushi Roll Temaki

$18

Vegan sushi roll with avocado, cucumber, vegan miso mayo, seaweed salad, carrot, and crispy tempura flakes. DF / VG (2 pc)

Salmon & Tuna Negitoro Temaki

$24

Fresh salmon and negitoro (finely chopped tuna with spring onion) wrapped in crisp nori. DF / GF (2 pc)

A Bit on the Side

Skinny Fries

$13

Served with mayo & tomato sauce. Vegan on request (without mayo). GF

Roti

$6.50

Steamed Rice

DF/GF/VG

Miso Soup

DF/GF/VG

Takoyaki Octopus balls

$14

Deep-fried takoyaki octopus balls served with Japanese mayo, takoyaki sauce and bonito flakes.

Deep Fried Squid Tentacles

$17

with mayo and shichimi.

Bao Buns & Noodles

Pork Belly Bao Bun

$15

Thick-cut pork belly, cucumber, spring onion sriracha sauce, and green salad.

Korean Karaage Bao Bun

$15

Crispy karaage chicken with Korean sauce, mayo, cucumber and green salad.

Softshell Crab Bao Bun

$17

A whole crispy, deep-fried soft-shell crab, sweet and savory Thai-style sauce. cucumber and asian green salad,

Char Kway Teow Malaysian Stir-Fried Noodles

$29

Wok-tossed thick rice noodles infused with rich, smoky flavours stir-fried with prawns, cauliflower, mung sprouts, & chives. DF / P

Entree

Wok-tossed Edamame Beans

$14

Our addictive wok-tossed edamame with wasabi salt and fresh lemon. DF / GF / VG

Tempura Cauliflower

$17

Crispy tempura cauliflower bites served with sriracha mayo. Vegan on request (without mayo)

Blue Cheese Potato Wonton

1pc $5 / 4pc $19

Filled with house-made blue cheese potato filling and served with plum coulis. Suitable for lacto-vegetarian (1pc/4pc)

Pork & Chives Dumpling

$17

Crispy deep-fried dumpling served with ponzu sauce and mayo. (5pc)

Thai Chicken Spring Roll

$18

Chicken marinated in nuoc cham in spring roll pastry, vermicelli, shredded carrot & fresh herbs. Served with jalapeño herb mayo. DF (4pc)

Salad & Greens

Wok-Tossed Vegetables

$19

Seasonal vegetables with garlic, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and sesame on top. DF / GF

Asian Slaw

$17

Savory cabbage, Granny Smith apple, mung sprouts, mint & coriander tossed with crispy fried shallots, sesame seeds & a sesame miso dressing. DF / GF / VG

Soft Shell Crab & Peanut Salad

$32

Two whole crispy soft-shell crabs served on mixed leaves with coriander, bean sprouts & roasted peanuts, finished with a Thai-style sweet chilli dressing. DF / GF / P

Medium

Japanese Karaage Chicken

$26

Crispy fried chicken with nori salt, Japanese mayo and lemon wedges. GF / DF

Korean Fried Chicken

$28

Twice-fried for extra crispiness, then glazed in our house-made sweet, spicy, hot, and umami-rich Korean sauce. Finished with sesame, peanuts, and spring onion. DF / P

Crispy Sichuan Tofu

$24

Crispy tempura tofu glazed with Sichuan chilli sauce, finished with spring onion, sesame, and crispy shallots. DF / VG

Sticky Sesame Eggplant Tempura

$29

Japanese eggplant tempura glazed with our house-made sticky sesame caramel sauce. Finished with crispy shallots and fresh spring onion. DF

Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings

$21

Steamed shiitake and portobello mushroom dumplings served on a creamy truffle beurre blanc and white miso. Topped with fresh coriander, crispy shallots & homemade chilli oil. DF / VG (4pc)

Umami's Signature Dishes

Chilli Caramel Pork Belly

$39 / Add Roti or Jasmine rice + $4

Slow-cooked pork belly with creamy kumara & cauliflower puree, crispy crackling and chilli caramel glaze. Add Roti or Jasmine rice +4. GF

Beef Tataki

$40 / Add Roti or Jasmine rice + $4

180g Premium Grass-Fed Sirloin, served rare, lightly charred & thinly sliced, served on cucumber & red onion. Finished with fresh rocket, parmesan, and house-made truffle ponzu. Add Roti or Jasmine rice +4

Thai Yellow Curry

$39 / Add Roti + $4

Rich Thai yellow curry with chicken, broccoli, potato, and peanuts, served with steamed Jasmine rice & mint raita. Add Roti +4. DF / GF

Twice-Cooked Teriyaki Salmon

$39 / Add Roti or Jasmine rice + $4

New Zealand deep-fried salmon served with our house-made teriyaki sauce, kumara mash, & steamed seasonal vegetables. Add Roti or Jasmine rice +4

Spicy Tuna Yukke

$31

Diced blue-fin tuna marinated in a spicy Korean tartare sauce with cucumber, spring onion & toasted sesame seeds. DF

Bao Buns

Pork Belly Bao Bun

$13

Thick-cut pork belly, cucumber, pickled red onion, sriracha sauce, lemon, green salad. Served with coriander & lemon.

Korean Karaage Bao Bun

$13

Crispy Karaage chicken, sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, marinated onions, cucumber, lemon & green salad. Served with coriander & lemon.

Eggplant Tempura Bao Bun

$13

Thick-cut eggplant tempura, cucumber, sticky sesame caramel sauce. Served with coriander & lemon.

Softshell Crab Bao Bun

$17

A whole crispy, deep-fried soft-shell crab, fresh veggies. Sweet and savory Thai-style sauce, creamy sriracha mayo. Served with coriander & lemon.

Bento Box

Umami Bento Box

$34

Karaage chicken, Thai chicken spring roll, miso soup, seaweed salad & your choice of: Salmon & Tuna Avocado Sushi Roll, Sashimi, Pork Belly, Prawn Tempura

Donburi

Karaage Donburi

$25

Karaage coated in teriyaki sauce served with steamed rice, topped with sesame, mayo, and spring onion. DF / GF

Prawn Tempura Donburi

$29

A bowl of rice topped with 5 pieces of prawn tempura. Comes with miso soup & a variety of 3 small dishes.

Umami Favourites

Thai Yellow Curry

$25

Wok chicken thigh pieces with peanuts, broccoli & potato served in a creamy Thai yellow curry accompanied with steamed Jasmine rice & coconut raita. DF / GF

Tokyo Chirashi Sushi

$29

A bowl of sushi rice topped sashimi salmon, tuna, king fish, sweet egg roll & assorted vegetables. Comes with miso soup & a variety of 3 small dishes. DF / GF

Prawn Tempura (5 pcs)

$24

Crispy tempura prawns served with dipping sauce.

Dessert

Signature Chocolate Brownie

$16

Rich dark chocolate brownie drizzled with Kahlua ganache, served with vanilla bean ice cream. GF

Crispy Chocolate Wontons

$16

Hand-folded wontons filled with smooth cream cheese & chocolate. Served with salted fudge, Baileys sauce, and vanilla ice cream.

Zesty Lemon Cheesecake Wontons

$16

Tangy lemon cheesecake filling in a golden pastry, balanced with tart plum coulis and vanilla ice cream.

Kapiti French Vanilla

$12

Three scoops

Rich Vegan Chocolate

$12

Three scoops

Coffee

Proudly serving Fixation Coffee @ Mount Maunganui

Vietnamese Phin Coffee

Traditional slow-drip brew. Notes of nectarine and dark chocolate with condensed milk.

The Coffee Bomb

$15

Freshly brewed hot filter coffee poured over vanilla ice cream with your choice of: Frangelico / Kahlua / Baileys / Cointreau.

Umami Affogato

$13

A clean, nuanced alternative to espresso. Gentle and slow-extracted.

Hand-Dripped Filter

Three scoops of vanilla ice cream drowned in a concentrated hand-poured specialty filter brew.

Beer

Sapporo on Tap 400ml

$13

Sapporo on Tap 500ml

$15

Steinlager Classic 5%

Tiger Crystal Ultra 4.2%

$10

Low Alc

Garage Project TINY 0.5%

$13

Garage Project FUGAZI 2.2%

$13

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz

$17

A refreshing Italian aperitif made with Aperol, prosecco & soda, garnished with a fresh orange slice.

Classic Mojito

$16

A refreshing blend of lime, mint & Flor de Cana white rum.

Ginger Colada

$16

A creamy blend of Flor de Cana white rum, Malibu, ginger, coconut & pineapple.

Viet Coffeetini

$18

A light blend of Vietnamese coffee, Kahlua & vanilla vodka.

Mocktails

Elderflower Nojito

$13

A fresh blend of elderflower, apple, lemon , mint & soda.

Virgin Colada

$13

A creamy blend of coconut & pinapple juice.

Berry Bliss

$13

A fresh blend of elderflower, cranberry juice, lemon, mint & soda berry muddled berries.

Crimson Blossom

$13

A vibrant and elegant mocktail featuring lychee juice, soda, and fresh berries.

Wine

Rebel Sav Marlborough

Glass $12 / Bottle $47

Lake Chalice 'The Falcon' Marlborough

Glass $12 / Bottle $47

Black Canvas Holdeway Vineyard Marlborough

Bottle $75

Vibrant, intense aromatics and balanced minerality. Crafted from the regenerative vineyard in Dillons Point.

Rebel Pinot Marlborough

Glass $12 / Bottle $47

Non Alc

Coke

Coke NS

Sprite

Sprite NS

Tea

Lemon Grass & Ginger

Peppermint

English Breakfast

Japanese Green Brown Tea

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Umami Fusion Kitchen Menu

Umami Fusion Kitchen Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Sashimi

Sushi Roll and Hand Roll (Temaki)

A Bit on the Side

Bao Buns & Noodles

Entree

Salad & Greens

Medium

Umami's Signature Dishes

Social Lunch Set

Bao Buns

Bento Box

Donburi

Umami Favourites

Dessert

Coffee

Beer

Low Alc

Cocktails

Mocktails

Wine

Non Alc

Tea

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