about us

Discover Food the Way It Should Be.

Scrolling through endless reviews and Instagram posts, only to still ask, “Where should we eat?” That frustration is what inspired us to build Umamii.

Think Instagram meets Google Maps meets ChatGPT — a community-powered, AI-driven way to discover restaurants you’ll actually love.

We’re a venture-backed startup reinventing how people discover and share dining experiences. With deep roots in food, design, and technology, we believe finding the right restaurant should feel personal, effortless, and exciting. Whether you’re craving sushi with friends in Toronto, exploring hidden gems in Vancouver, or planning a big night out while traveling abroad, Umamii is here to guide you.

To transform dining discovery into a truly personalized experience, helping people eat better, more meaningfully, and more often, while giving restaurants new ways to connect with diners and generate more revenue.

The old way doesn’t work anymore. Too much noise. Too many conflicting reviews. Too little context.

Umamii cuts through the clutter with AI-powered personalization, trusted voices, and a growing community of food lovers. We’re more than just recommendations: we’re building a food community where people can share lists, swap stories, and discover hidden gems together.

Personalized to you
Smart recommendations shaped by your tastes, cravings, and vibe

Community-powered
Follow chefs, friends, and insiders, and share your own favorites

Smarter group dining
Coming soon: suggestions that balance everyone’s preferences so your crew always agrees on where to eat

• Beta live across British Columbia with a growing community of diners, chefs, and restaurateurs shaping the platform

• Expanding to Toronto in a few weeks as our first step toward building the world’s most trusted food discovery network

• Backed by venture and angel investors who believe in our vision to reshape dining culture globally

Meet our Team

We’re a team of founders, engineers, and food lovers driven by a shared passion for dining and design:
Craig Ryomoto
CEO & Co-Founder
Helen Park
CDO & Co-Founder
Ken Liew
Senior Engineer
Arnold Ryomoto
Technical Lead & Co-Founder
Greg Taylor
Senior Engineer
Nick Boariu
Product Manager

Our Advisors

We’re fortunate to be guided by leaders across food, media, and technology:
Cody Allmin
CEO, Boxset Collective (Published on Main; El Gato Gab Gab; Taco Loma)
Lien Yeung
Media Personality & Food Critic
Roger Ma
Executive Chef, Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Krista Faist
Founder & Publisher, twenty two media (Foodism Toronto & Escapism Toronto)
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