Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 13, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Umami

If you loved Umami, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Trip to Italy

The Trip to Italy

2014★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Umami for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Years after their successful restaurant review tour of Northern England, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are commissioned for a new tour in Italy....

#2
Sweet Bean

Sweet Bean

2015★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Umami for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the lit...

#3
The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Hundred-Foot Journey

2014★ 7.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Umami for fans of Comedy & Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant....

#4
The Menu

The Menu

2022★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Umami for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises....

#5
Midnight Diner

Midnight Diner

2014★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Umami for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in work...

#6
Julie & Julia

Julie & Julia

2009★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Umami for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Julia Child and Julie Powell – both of whom wrote memoirs – find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover th...

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