Uma Nota Presents New Spring Brunch Menu and Art Week Chef Menu

This April, springtime dining just got tastier thanks to the new weekend brunch menu at Hong Kong's popular Brazilian-Japanese boteco Uma Nota which offers the perfect way to start a weekend this spring.⁠

Uma Nota's weekend brunch menu offers culinary innovation and the best Brazilian produce in equal measure. With authenticity and freshness at the forefront of the brunch menu executed by Executive Chef Gustavo Enrique Vargas Mora, Uma Nota’s array of unique São Paulo flavours is inspired by the long heritage of Japanese migration to Brazil, laced with timeless and contemporary Japanese cooking techniques.

The spring brunch menu with free-flow options will debut on the long Easter weekend from 29 March to 1 April 2024. It will then become a regular weekend affair every Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday from 12 pm to 4 pm. Priced at HK$420 per person, it includes a selection of sharing starters, a choice of main course per person, and one sharing dessert platter.

Free flow options which offer brilliant value for money, are priced at HK$210 per person and include prosecco, bottled beer, soft drinks and iced tea. Alternatively, for HK$290 per person, enjoy a 90-minute free-flow with Caipirinha, Fresca, Aperol Spritz, red and white wines.

This sumptuous brunch offering commences with an assortment of flavourful sharing starters, including the fresh Hamachi Ceviche, the raw Hamachi is sliced and dressed with refreshing and citrus shishito-jalapeño tiger milk, coriander oil, breadcrumbs and “tobiko” fish roe; Karaage Pirikara, the Japanese-style crispy fried chicken is coated with a sweet and sour glaze made with Biquinho chilli, a popular Brazilian chilli that is sweet and mild in flavour; Tataki de Carne de Sol, a lightly-cured beef tenderloin is sliced and garnished with black garlic mayo and crispy shallots; Dadinhos de Tapioca, the Brazilian tapioca and cheese dices are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside is served with sweet chilli sauce; and Uma Nota’s popular Coliflor Assado, the roasted whole cauliflower served on a bed of vegan-herbs mayonnaise.

Each guest will choose their own main course with the selection of Moqueca de Peixe, the pan-fried white fish filet in green miso marination served on a bowl of the traditional Brazilian Moqueca coconut and tomato sauce, dendê farofa with cashew nuts, a classic Brazilian side dish made with flour, and vinaigrette; Berinjela, the whole baked eggplant topped with miso glaze, goat cheese, roasted cashew nuts and fresh greens; Costelinha de Porco com Abacaxi, slow-roasted baby back ribs glazed with pineapple barbeque sauce and served with pickled pineapple; File de Costela, the grass-fed ribeye steak is served with shiso chimichurri, roasted sweet potato, and farofa on the side; and Arroz de Frutos do Mar, grilled tiger prawns, octopus, and mussels served on top of a bed of fluffy Brazilian-style rice, and garnished with yuzu ponzu mayonnaise.

Finish with the enticing picture-perfect Dessert Platter filled with a selection of ice cream, seasonal fresh fruit and mixed berries, guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's dial.

Artful Flavour Awaits at Uma Nota from 26 to 31 March 2024

Uma Nota celebrates Art Week in Hong Kong with a limited-time Art Week Chef Menu inspired by South American colour, flavour, and texture. The exclusive seven-course chef menu is priced at HK$520 per person and is available from 26 March to 31 March 2024.

Originally from Colombia, Executive Chef Gustavo Enrique Vargas Mora has a deep understanding of South American ingredients after working his way up through some of the renowned kitchens in Bogota, Lima, São Paulo, and now Hong Kong. The Art Week Chef Menu reflects the versatility of Nipo-Brasileiro flavours, focusing on tropical-coloured presentation to match Uma Nota’s celebratory and fun dining atmosphere.

With all plates made for sharing, highlights of the vibrant art menu include the delightful Hamachi Ceviche dressed with refreshing shishito-jalapeño tiger milk in a vibrant herb colour, coriander oil, breadcrumbs and “tobiko” fish roe; Uma Nota’s iconic Coxinhas De Frango, crispy chicken and okra croquettes served with a homemade chilli sauce, giving a true taste of São Paulo; and Tataki de Carne de Sol, a lightly-cured beef tenderloin is sliced and garnished with black garlic mayo and crispy shallots; Polvo na Grelha, grilled Spanish octopus served with creamy cassava foam and red bell pepper chimichurri; Cenouras de Horta, the charcoal-grill baby carrots served with smoked cheese, almonds, and shiso chimichurri; and Charcoal Grill Beef Tenderloin served with tare sauce, Brazilian vinaigrette, shiso chimichurri, and farofa.

Finish the meal in style with an enticing, artful dessert inspired by the nature of the soil, Jardim Paulista, almond chocolate soil served with chocolate stones, mud berries and mini mushrooms.

Uma Nota is located at 38 Peel Street, Central. For reservations, please visit uma-nota.com or please call +852 2889 7576.