ROOTED IN EARTH. REBORN ON THE PLATE
THIS IS FULL CIRCLE
Join Chef Will Lew, Oyster & King, Pallet Coffee Roasters and MAMAintheKitchen for a unique dining experience where mushrooms, coffee, and umami come together in unexpected and inspiring ways.
This dinner is a tribute to the cycle of life in food — how mushrooms help create soil for new growth, and how flavors carry stories across generations. It’s ecological, creative, and deeply personal — inspired by Chef Will’s connection with his grandfather's heritage and our shared respect for nature’s rhythms.
Explore dishes and drinks that speak of rebirth, sustainability, and heritage, reimagined through the lens of culinary art.
A 12 COURSE CULINARY JOURNEY
2 Courses
2 Courses
RECEPTION
DINNER
DESSERT
8 Courses
This is food that speaks in layers—of memory, fire, forest, and craft.
Each course is a moment. Some bold and bracing, others slow and grounding.
Flavours unfold like chapters
From the first bite to the last sip, Umami invites you to taste the earth, the seasons, and the quiet stories carried through ingredients passed down, foraged, and reimagined.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A seated, intimate multi-course dinner experience with tableside storytelling, thoughtfully paired cocktails, and design elements that evoke nature, memory, and modernity.
Doors open at 6PM, and seating begins at 7PM. Arrive ready to explore.
STATIONS
PALLET COFFEE
INFUSIONS
MAMA IN THE KITCHEN
HAWKER STAND
MUSHROOM FOREST
FORAGE ROOM
THE COCKTAILS
Our bartenders have crafted a one-of-a-kind cocktail menu dedicated entirely to the theme. Expect bold, sophisticated flavors, artful presentation, and a mix of spirit-forward and refreshing sips, all designed to elevate your night.
LIMITED SEATS. ONE NIGHT ONLY. DON’T MISS OUT.
With only a handful of spots available and just one night to experience it,
reservations are essential.
AN ALL-STAR COLLABORATION
CHEF WILL LEW
Chef Will Lew has led some of the most iconic hotel kitchens in the world, helmed Michelin-recognized restaurants in Vancouver, and serves as a Chef Ambassador for Ocean Wise. With every dish, he brings vision, creativity, and purpose—our thoughtful, mission-driven captain.
OYSTER & KING
Oyster & King is a Vancouver-based mushroom company supplying top chefs with premium local and wild mushrooms. Founded by a family of farmers and foragers, they’re dedicated to sustainability, community, and delivering the freshest fungi to kitchens across the city.
PALLET COFFEE ROASTERS
Pallet Coffee Roasters is a Vancouver-based specialty coffee company known for ethically sourced beans and expertly roasted blends. Led by Coffee Director Ben Rugg, their team is driven by quality, transparency, and a passion for elevating coffee culture—one thoughtful cup at a time.
MAMA IN THE KITCHEN
MAMAintheKitchen was born from a belief that taste equals memory—a value passed down from my 婆婆 (grandma). What began as a way to share comforting, home-cooked flavours in 2016 grew into a line of nostalgic chili oils and condiments, crafted to bring a little taste of home to every table.
JOSH DUNN
Josh Dunn is the bar manager for Food & Beverage at Hotel Belmont and the creative force behind cocktail programs across Vancouver, including the renowned La Terrazza. With a sharp palate and a passion for storytelling through spirits, he crafts drink menus that are both elevated and approachable.
THE JOURNEY OF UMAMI'S EVENT
Months in the making. Every ingredient sourced with purpose. Every technique refined through tastings, tweaks, and deep creative exchange. This isn’t just an event—it’s a shared vision by four forces in Vancouver food culture coming together to create something unforgettable.
