Umi
- Known for Fresh hand rolls
- One of 12 Japanese spots in El Cangrejo
What's good
Distilled from public mentions, no ratings
- Acclaimed modern Japanese izakaya with Panamanian touches
- Fresh hand rolls and seafood; precise Japan-inspired cocktails
- Intimate contemporary room - solid wood and warm lighting
The food
Temaki hand rolls made to order
PopularHand roll with fresh salmon
PopularLightly battered fried fish
Precise cocktails using local ingredients
PopularUmami-forward seafood dishes
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Where it is
Plaza 54, Av. Samuel Lewis, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama
El Cangrejo, Panama City
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Notable mentions
Named to Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 (No. 72) and profiled by Forbes for chef Kamel Abi Hassan.
Frequently asked
What kind of food does Umi serve?
Umi serves Japanese. The menu includes Fresh hand rolls, Salmon hand roll, Tempura fish.
What's good at Umi?
Acclaimed modern Japanese izakaya with Panamanian touches. That reflects what people consistently say online - EatsPanama does not post star ratings.
When is Umi open?
Umi is open most of the week and closed Sunday. Most days it opens around 12:00 PM and closes around 12:00 AM.
Where is Umi?
Plaza 54, Av. Samuel Lewis, Panamá, Provincia de Panamá, Panama, El Cangrejo, Panama City.
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Umi is one of 231 restaurants EatsPanama tracks in El Cangrejo, Panama City. Every listing is built from public sources and menus - no restaurant can pay to appear. The neighborhood leans toward Cafe, Bar, International.
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