Umamibut
Umamibut is a neologism used in some culinary and online communities to describe foods or flavors that foreground umami while maintaining balance with other taste dimensions. It is not a formal culinary category, but rather a playful label that signals a strong savory profile.
The word appears to be a portmanteau of umami and but, implying "umami, but ...". It emerged in
In practice, "umamibut" is used to describe dishes that emphasize savory depth—foods featuring ingredients such as
Because it is informal, the term has no fixed definition and varies by community. Some writers treat