Umami

Cook three-ingredient dishes, snatch what you need, and win over hungry forest regulars.

πŸ‘₯ 2–5 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min10+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #19,583

Who it's for

Card game fans who enjoy light set collection with a sharp edge, plus anyone who likes a food theme with real bite to it.

Not for you if…

You dislike having your carefully built sets raided by opponents - stealing is a core mechanic here, not an occasional twist.

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Vibe's take

Tight and a little sneaky, with tension building every time you eye an opponent's plate - the drafting stays calm until someone pulls off a well-timed steal that reshuffles the whole table's plans.

About this game

Umami puts you behind a night market food stall, combining exactly three ingredient cards into dishes that satisfy picky forest customers. Ingredients you like the look of on a rival's plate are fair game - a well-timed steal can flip a dish from mediocre to perfect.

Three-ingredient dish buildingSteal ingredients from rivalsSecret favorite customer matching
By the numbers

Players

Works with 2–3

Duration

20–30 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

1.4 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #19,583

88 ratings

Published

2025