The hospitality group SBE has taken a majority stake in Umami Burger, and plans to accelerate the chain’s growth both in the U.S. and internationally. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. SBE, the ...

Umami Burger is something of a California icon. The restaurant has more than a half-dozen locations in L.A. and scads of accolades including GQ‘s “Burger of the Year.” By most accounts, it makes a ...

You have Adam Fleischman to thank for bringing the Japanese word “umami” into the mainstream consciousness. Before he came along and started the popular Umami Burger chain and secured the word as a ...

Umami Burger has been causing a stir in Southern California since its inception in 2009 because its burgers are made from freshly ground beef, soft buns, and something extra: umami, or “the fifth ...

A spokesperson for SBE, which owns Umami Burger and the hotel, tells Eater New York that the impending closure of the Hudson Hotel location will be temporary until the brand decides whether to reopen ...

She says the fact that it's spicy and cheesy reflects her personality, and who are we to argue? That's Mindy Kaling we're talking about, and the flavor attributes refer to The Mindy Burger, which goes ...

Diners at Umami Burger restaurants in the Bay Area will be getting a taste of the Impossible Burger, a plant-based faux-beef burger that’s one of a growing number of rather convincing vegetarian meat ...

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Mindy Kaling not only makes us laugh on a regular basis—but she also makes a darn good burger. The Mindy Project star has teamed up with Umami Burger to create The Mindy Burger to benefit the ...