Umami

Umami is a Thai and sushi restaurant owned by Putu Arsana and Marty Subrapa. It opened in the former Babalu Tacos & Tapas space at 2800 7th Avenue South, in the Rise Lakeview building, on June 2, 2021.

Arsana opened Nori Thai & Sushi in Cahaba Heights in 2013. He and Subrapa opened Shiki Thai & Sushi in Homewood in 2018. Arsana also owns four restaurants in Bali.

In 2024 Arsana partnered with his brother, Gus Suyasa, top open a second Umami in the former Mexicali Blues building in the Trussville Entertainment District.

References

• Rebman, Stephanie (June 2, 2021) "Umami opens in Lakeview district." Birmingham Business Journal
• Green, Lee J. (January 2023) "Umami." Southern Jewish Life
• O'Leary, A. J. (June 7, 2023) "Birmingham restaurateur opens fourth restaurant in Bali." Birmingham Business Journal
• O'Leary, A. J. (January 4, 2024) "Lakeview Asian Fusion restaurant adding second location." Birmingham Business Journal

External links

• Umami Birmingham website
• Umami on Facebook.com