Specialties
UMAMITA is internationally influenced, having kicks and flavors from Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America but not forgetting our Texan-Mexican culture. It is Like it's name and slogan describes it - SO GOOD. The emphasis is on organic food, locally grown and free from GMO's, hormones and antibiotics.
WHY UMAMITA?
The name is inspired in the term ''umami'' Umami is a Japanese term that describes a pleasant savory taste imparted by an amino acid that happens naturally in many foods including meats, fish, vegetables and dairy. It is used to describe a fifth primary taste. This additional taste is the combination of the primarily tastes; sweet sour salty and bitter. This taste is now used to describe not only Japanese, but Mexican, Chinese, and many other international foods. So next time you hear the term "UMAMI" you'll know it's SO GOOD.
History
Established in 2015.
UMAMITA is internationally influenced, having kicks and flavors from Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America but not forgetting our Texan-Mexican culture. It is Like it's name and slogan describes it - SO GOOD. The emphasis is on organic food, locally grown and free from GMO's, hormones and antibiotics.
WHY UMAMITA?
The name is inspired in the term ''umami'' Umami is a Japanese term that describes a pleasant savory taste imparted by an amino acid that happens naturally in many foods including meats, fish, vegetables and dairy. It is used to describe a fifth primary taste. This additional taste is the combination of the primarily tastes; sweet sour salty and bitter. This taste is now used to describe not only Japanese, but Mexican, Chinese, and many other international foods. So next time you hear the term "UMAMI" you'll know it's SO GOOD.
Meet the Business Owner: Hsu Ying W.
Born and raised in Mexico with Chinese descendants, Hsu loved cooking with passion very early in childhood. Chef came to San Antonio, Texas for college. After Culinary School and many Gastronomy courses in Mexico she started her journey in San Antonio at the Riverwalk as a Chocolatier. Later on she obtained her experience being a sushi chef and catering chef. Today she is a food service director at a private catholic school, and she also is an instructor of a gastronomy/culinary club.
Chef Hsu has three very original daughters and they are her drive and motivation to lead a better example for a much healthier eating tendency. Her love for food trucks and challenging restaurants along with the opportunity to work with a great entrepreneur like John McDowell, has brought Chef Hsu the inspiration to make UMAMITA an exciting project.
