Umami Burger Says Bye-Bye to La Brea This Weekend

By Lesley Balla

Now that Umami Burger has spread its sixth-taste flavor far and wide - and keeps growing - the original location on La Brea is set to shutter after dinner service this Saturday (Feb. 9). Reps tell Eater, "Umami Burger's business has evolved and our space needs have evolved. Our ideal space is now 2,000 square feet with 75 seats, with the ability to serve alcohol." So places like Pasadena, the Grove and Toluca Lake among others fit the bill, unless you're talking U-Mini. The brand will be crawling up the coast to open a spot in Palo Alto later this year, and it goes cross country to open in New York this spring.