Ume - Elmbridge

Still my favourite Chinese restaurant after 18 years. The food is beautifully cooked and presented and we are always greeted warmly by the owner. I think I've h... read more Still my favourite Chinese restaurant after 18 years. The food is beautifully cooked and presented and we are always greeted warmly by the owner. I think I've had the prawns in butter sauce every time I've been because it's the best thing I've ever tasted. Please don't ever stop doing it because I've never seen it anywhere else! I also recommend the soft shell crab and beef and cashew. Thank you for a lovely evening celebrating my son's birthday. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Vegetarian options: Fine beans were lovely, mushrooms and tofu great Dietary restrictions: Had a vegan friend and chef came out and took care of Service: Dine i... read more Vegetarian options: Fine beans were lovely, mushrooms and tofu great Dietary restrictions: Had a vegan friend and chef came out and took care of Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Sweet Sour Chicken, Chicken Sweet Corn Soup, Fried Prawns with Salt Pepper, Beef with Green Pepper in Black Bean Sauce, Crispy Aromatic Duck, Crispy Shredded Beef in Chilli Sauce, Dry Shredded Smoke Chicken, Sesame Prawn Toast Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection, Clearly labelled vegetarian dishes

This restaurant is always very quiet but we decided to give it a go and we are so pleased we did. The decor is not at all upmarket but reminded me so much of da... read more This restaurant is always very quiet but we decided to give it a go and we are so pleased we did. The decor is not at all upmarket but reminded me so much of days long past hanging around back streets of Hong Kong. Service at Ume comes with a lovely smile, which seems rare when eating out in the Esher area. The food is cooked fresh and is delicious. We went for the set menu with duck, beef and prawns £25 per person. Very reasonable. We will be returning. Highly recommended. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

My wife I have used Ume since they first opened (with a ceremony involving a large Chinese dragon dancing in the street.)The staff have always been friendly hel... read more My wife I have used Ume since they first opened (with a ceremony involving a large Chinese dragon dancing in the street.)The staff have always been friendly helpful in suggesting dishes or tailoring the menu items to suit personal taste- as the food is freshly prepared authentically cooked.Charlie, the owner chef often comes into the restaurant from the kitchen to invite feedback and contribute to the 'family run ' feel.The food has never disappointed, even when I have ordered 'off piste. 'For something different, try the Crispy Mongolian Lamb starter- it 's my wife 's favourite starter. For me, I have no favourite because everything I 've ordered so far, I 've thoroughly enjoyed.It 's my first ever review but I feel obliged to share my very positive experience of this small, endearing yet thoroughly organised and well run establishment. You could not be disappointed here.

Lovely cosy family run restaurant with some unique chinese dishes. Orange chicken, soft shell crab, smoked chicken are some of my favourites. As this is a famil... read more Lovely cosy family run restaurant with some unique chinese dishes. Orange chicken, soft shell crab, smoked chicken are some of my favourites. As this is a family run restuarant all the dishes are made fresh so you can ask for less salt, no msg, no onions, more spicy and the chef is always happy to accomodate. I always like extra bean spouts in my noodles!My husband favourite is the special noodles extra crispy.