Indian born · French trained · Japanese inspired · Hawaiʻi celebrated

Chef Vikram Garg

“I take great pleasure in boldly defying culinary limitations.”

UMI, like the ocean, represents my culinary philosophy and commitment to nurture my guests, connect cultures, sustain agricultural origins, and exceed expectations. Nothing aligns more powerfully with my philosophy than the meaning of UMI, and that is why I chose her name and expansive symbolism. I dedicate this restaurant to discovering and celebrating quantum interpretations of what I call the Ocean’s Harvest.

Vikram Garg has transformed esteemed restaurants around the world, reimagining the standards of Michelin-star culinary experiences for more than three decades. From restaurants in Tokyo, Korea, Iceland, the British Virgin Islands, Washington D.C. and France, to Hawaiʻi’s iconic Halekulani, Park Lane Lounge Ala Moana and TBD… by Vikram Garg. In April 2023 he returned to Hotels & Resorts of Halekulani with the unveiling of his independent flagship, UMI by Vikram Garg at Halepuna Waikiki.

His four- and five-star cooking has been acclaimed at The James Beard House, L’Épuisette in Marseille, Matarkjallarinn (Food Cellar) and Tabla, among others. Garg believes in the essential pairing of community and cuisine, and commits his passion to sustainable philanthropic giving.

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