Öykü Karayel

A businessman checks into a modest boutique hotel under an alias, captivating the owner's daughters - one sees him as a soulmate, the other as destiny.

Umami' tells the story of chef Sina Bora's extraordinary night, as he struggles with the pressures of running a successful and luxurious restaurant in Istanbul, while also having to cope with his personal life and the demands of his team.

A group of unique characters from dramatically different socio-cultural backgrounds meeting in startling circumstances in the vibrant and colorful city of Istanbul, - some by chance and some by force of will.