Umu Japanese&Thai
Wesley Chapel
Restaurant in Wesley Chapel, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Umu Japanese & Thai is a practical Wesley Chapel pick for late dinner, mixed cravings, and low-friction group meals. It is more useful for convenience and menu range than for a special-occasion dining room; cross-shop Sushi Masa Premium for sushi focus, Gorkhali Kitchen for a more specific regional choice, and The Living Room - at Wiregrass for ambiance.
About Umu Japanese&Thai
10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday is the practical reason to keep Umu Japanese&Thai on a Wesley Chapel shortlist: its hours run later on those nights than the rest of the week. Consider it when the priority is a casual meal in Wesley Chapel and the schedule fits your plans.
The safest read is practical: Umu Japanese&Thai has casual dress and a split weekday schedule, with lunch and dinner hours Monday through Friday and dinner hours on Saturday and Sunday. If the meal needs a different direction, Gorkhali Kitchen is another option to compare.
Use it for later dinner
For a casual dinner after the standard rush, this is an easy venue to consider. The weekday schedule also includes a midday window from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, but the clearest use case is dinner when timing matters: Umu Japanese&Thai is open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 PM Sunday. The appeal is practical: a casual meal with useful evening hours.
For the broader decision set, compare Umu Japanese&Thai with other dining in Wesley Chapel. If the evening needs a different setting before or after dinner, consider other options separately rather than assuming this meal needs to carry the whole night.
Who should pick it over other options
Pick this for a casual meal in Wesley Chapel when the hours fit your plan, especially for a later Friday or Saturday dinner. Pick The Living Room - at Wiregrass when you want to compare it with a different setting. Pick Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - New Tampa when you want to compare it with another area option. Sushi Time and Sushi Masa Premium are also worth comparing before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 2653 Bruce B Downs Blvd #120A, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- umujapanese.com
- Phone
- +18135916121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Umu Japanese & Thai presents itself as a neighborhood-minded, approachable spot in Wesley Chapel’s strip-mall corridor. Rather than highbrow formality, the restaurant leans into an ingredient-forward simplicity common to both Japanese and Thai cooking: brightness, acidity and layered aromatics. Umu Japanese&Thai has coherence across Japanese and Thai traditions, keeping the atmosphere grounded and unpretentious. Diners should expect a modern suburban setting that prioritizes clear flavors and accessible preparations over ornate presentation or white-tablecloth service, making it feel familiar and comfortable for locals who want solid Asian cooking close to home.
Best For
This place works well for mixed groups and neighbors who want options without compromise: sushi lovers and curry fans can order from a single menu and leave satisfied. Umu fits family meals, casual dinners with friends and weeknight outings where people bring different tastes to the table. Because the menu spans handheld rolls and fuller Thai plates, it also suits lunch crowds and informal dinner plans rather than formal celebrations or tasting-menu occasions.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s cross-cultural strengths when ordering: the signature rolls (Sea Master Roll, Caribbean Roll, The Lobster Roll) showcase the sushi side, while Pad Thai and Green Curry represent the Thai offerings, and Hamachi Crudo highlights the restrained, fresh-seafood approach the description praises. For mixed groups, share several items so everyone samples both traditions; the restaurant serves tables with mixed preferences without forcing compromises. Keep selections focused on bright, aromatic dishes that emphasize freshness over heavy reduction.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish, modern dining room with young, upbeat energy and an open exhibition kitchen creating liveliness and excitement.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Signature Dishes
- Sea Master Roll
- Caribbean Roll
- The Lobster Roll
- Pad Thai
- Green Curry
- Hamachi Crudo
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2653 Bruce B Downs Blvd #120A, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
Planning details
Location
2653 Bruce B Downs Blvd #120A, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the goal is sushi rather than a mixed Japanese-and-Thai menu, choose Sushi Masa Premium or Sushi Time. If the group wants a more ambiance-forward Wesley Chapel dinner, The Living Room - at Wiregrass is the stronger backup.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Wesley Chapel
Umu Japanese&Thai; is the practical, low-friction choice in this set: the value is menu range and later dinner utility, not a clearly defined splurge format. The Living Room - at Wiregrass is the better pick when ambiance is the priority, especially for a social dinner where the room matters as much as the food.
For cuisine focus, Sushi Masa Premium and Sushi Time are cleaner choices if the group is specifically looking for sushi. Umu Japanese&Thai; makes more sense when the table is split between Japanese and Thai directions, or when booking difficulty needs to stay low.
Gorkhali Kitchen, listed as Nepali and $$, is the better value-driven cross-shop for diners who want a more defined regional meal. Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - New Tampa is the livelier choice for a group that wants a more produced dining experience rather than a simple sit-down dinner.
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Compare Umu Japanese&Thai
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umu Japanese&Thai | Wesley Chapel | , | , | No published awards |
| The Living Room - at Wiregrass | Wesley Chapel | , | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Time | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
| Gorkhali Kitchen | Tampa | Nepali | $$ | Michelin Guide Florida 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - New Tampa | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
| Sushi Masa Premium | Tampa | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Umu Japanese&Thai good for a special occasion?
It is a casual option in Wesley Chapel. Choose it when casual dress and convenient evening hours suit the plan: Umu Japanese&Thai is open until 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 PM Sunday.
Is lunch or dinner better at Umu Japanese&Thai?
That depends on timing. Lunch hours are listed Monday through Friday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Dinner starts at 4:30 PM daily, with closing at 10 PM Monday through Thursday, 10:30 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 PM Sunday.
What should a first-timer know about Umu Japanese&Thai?
Go in expecting a casual Wesley Chapel restaurant and plan around the posted hours. Weekdays are split into lunch from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner from 4:30 PM, while Saturday and Sunday list dinner hours only.
