Pan-Asian restaurant chain Umami has signed for two new UK sites.
The company has taken a 7,064 sq ft unit on the first floor of Invesco Real Estate’s Queensgate Centre in Peterborough on a 15-year lease and has signed a 15-year lease on Unit 4/4A at Captain Cook Square in Middlesbrough. The unit comprises 6,275 sq ft on the ground floor and 2,745 sq ft on the first floor.
Umami sits under the COSMO umbrella, which is working with Savills to secure 8,500 sq ft to 12,000 sq ft leasehold and freehold opportunities across prime UK retail and leisure locations.
Carlene Hughes, head of UK, restaurants and leisure at Savills, said: “We are delighted to be advising COSMO Group on its ambitious expansion plans. The group’s dynamic portfolio – including COSMO, Umami, and Firebird – reflects the evolving tastes of UK diners and the growing demand for experiential dining. Securing Umami at Queensgate is a key milestone in strengthening the group’s presence in prime markets across the UK.”
She added: “Umami’s arrival at Captain Cook Square reflects the strength of the brand and its ability to deliver high quality, experiential dining that resonates with today’s consumers. This is a fantastic addition to the centre’s leisure mix and a key milestone in COSMO Group’s ambitious growth strategy. We’re excited to support COSMO Group as it continues to rollout sites across the UK.”
Ed Ginn, director of investment management at Invesco Real Estate, said: “The upcoming arrival of Umami World Kitchen will further elevate our F&B mix, introducing a dynamic and differentiated concept to complement our leisure extension, integrated seamlessly alongside ODEON and Putt & Play. Umami’s broad appeal and elevated concept closely aligns with our long-term vision for Queensgate, providing an all-day experience that brings people together to shop, dine and enjoy leisure time in Peterborough.”
