FAQ - Products
How do I leave a review for a product?
We have chosen the Verified Reviews (Skeepers) solution to highlight your opinions on our services and products in complete transparency. 10 days after receiving your order, you will receive an email from Verified Reviews inviting you to leave a review in the form of a star rating and comment on the product(s) you ordered on our website. These reviews will be visible on the product pages of the website.
What is the difference between DDM (formerly DLUO) and DLC?
The DLC or best before date applies to all highly perishable pre-packaged foods such as fresh produce that may pose a health hazard after a short period of time. These products are marked: “Use by…”
The best before date, or best before date, appears on all grocery products, canned goods, and beverages. It indicates that the product is not expired after the date indicated, but that its organoleptic qualities (taste, texture, etc.) may change. If it has been stored according to the manufacturer's recommendations, the product remains edible. The products concerned have the following statement: "Best before..."
The vast majority of our products have a best before date and not a best before date, so they are perfectly safe to consume after the date indicated on the packaging if stored in optimal conditions. Their taste and texture may change over time (miso, soy sauce, etc.)
Find more information on use-by dates on the public service website: https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F10990
The expiration date of the product I just received has expired, is this normal?
Our Japanese products have a Best Before Date (BBD) which is often printed on the product in the format: year YY / month MM / day DD.
This is why, when you look at this inscription, it is not uncommon to think that the product is expired when this may not be the case. Short-dated products offered on promotion may have a short or past minimum durability date but they are in no way harmful to consumption. If you have any questions about the validity date of a product, do not hesitate to contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91.
What is the expiration date of my product?
The expiration date of a product is indicated on the product itself. It can be affixed to the product's French label or on the container, such as the cap of a bottle. In this case, the label will say "see packaging." Please note that some best before dates are indicated in the format year YY / month MM / day DD.
The product I am interested in is no longer displayed on the website, what should I do?
Our selection of artisanal products is constantly evolving, and we strive to offer you the best Japanese delicatessen products. However, for various reasons, we may choose to no longer import a particular product. In this case, we often offer a similar product. You can stay up to date on our new products by visiting our blog or subscribing to our newsletter.
When will the product restocking be available?
We receive our restocked products on average once a month and the products are available on our website as soon as they arrive at our warehouse. However, this time may be extended due to reasons beyond our control.
The product I am interested in is out of stock. What should I do?
If the product you're interested in has fallen victim to its own success, don't worry; restocking is on its way. We regularly receive containers from Japan loaded with your favorite Japanese products. However, depending on the artisan's availability and import delays, we don't receive all the products at the same time, and some products may be out of stock for several weeks.
To be notified when the Japanese product you are waiting for is back in stock, please enter your email address on the product sheet in the “notify me when the product is available” box.
Where do your products come from?
Working directly with over 130 artisans, we select and import the finest Japanese ingredients and fine foods. We manage all logistics from our artisanal production sites to our warehouse in the Paris region. Our products are imported via refrigerated container to preserve all their flavors. The origin of each product is indicated on the product sheet available on our website as well as on the product label.
FAQ - Delivery, times & returns
What are the warehouse order collection times?
Warehouse pickup is by appointment only. Once your order is ready, you will receive a confirmation email. We invite you to contact our team at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91, Monday to Friday between 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment to collect your order. You can collect your order at the times agreed upon with our team when making an appointment by phone.
How long will it take to deliver my order?
Delivery times are 7 working days for home or post office delivery in mainland France, Monaco, and Corsica. Within the European Union, delivery times are approximately 10 working days. Please note that these times may be extended for various reasons beyond our control. We assure you that we will do everything possible to ensure your products are delivered to you quickly.
If you have chosen Chronopost express delivery, packages will be delivered the day after dispatch before 1 p.m., to the address of your choice or to a relay point, or within 3 days after dispatch in Europe. Excluding weekends and public holidays. We dispatch all orders received before 11 a.m. the same day and all orders received after 11 a.m. the next day.
What are the pick-up times at Matcha Café?
Orders can be collected from Matcha Café and Matcha Café To Go during the opening hours of these two collection points, which you can find on the Matcha Café website http://umamiparis.com/matchacafe/ . When your order is available at the Matcha Café of your choice, you will receive an email informing you of its availability and the Matcha Café's opening hours. You can contact Matcha Café at 0148040602 and Matcha Café To Go at 01 45 74 73 22
What is the delivery time to a relay point?
If you have chosen delivery to a Colissimo collection point, the delivery time is 7 working days. Delivery to a collection point is handled by a third-party company and UMAMI cannot be held responsible for any delivery delays caused by La Poste and beyond its control.
Packages are delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Matcha Café (République) and on Wednesdays and Fridays to Matcha Café To Go (17th) and are kept for 14 days at the collection points before being returned to our warehouse.
I have not received my order
The status of your order is updated regularly until it is delivered. If you notice that the status of your order has been stuck on “preparing” or “in delivery” for several days, it is possible that its delivery has been delayed for reasons beyond our control or that our carrier has encountered an issue causing a delivery delay. Your package will be delivered to you as soon as possible. However, if the status of your order displays “delivered” and you have not received your order, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. If you chose to collect your order from Matcha Café or Matcha Café To Go and it was not available when you went there, it may not have been delivered yet. Orders are delivered to Matcha Café and Matcha Café To Go twice a week. You will receive a confirmation email informing you that your order is available at the collection point when it is ready to be collected. However, if you have received a confirmation email and your order is not available, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91.
How is delivery tracking handled?
Umami will send you several emails to keep you informed of the progress of your order. When your order is sent to the delivery service provider you selected, you will be sent a tracking number to allow you to follow the progress of your order. If you need assistance or information, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91.
I made a mistake in my delivery choice, what should I do?
If you make a mistake in your delivery choice, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. Our team will do everything possible to correct the delivery method for your order.
What happens if I am absent at the time of delivery?
If you are not there when your order is delivered, La Poste offers to drop off your parcel in your mailbox, if it is standardized and the dimensions allow it, or to hand the parcel to someone present at your address. The delivery of your parcel can also be rescheduled or it will be left pending at the post office indicated on a delivery notice left in your mailbox. Find more information at the following address: https://aide.laposte.fr/contenu/gerer-une-livraison-de-colis-lors-de-mon-absence For a Chronopost home delivery, you will be informed the day before your delivery and can reschedule it if you wish. If you are not there on the day of delivery, you can choose to reschedule your delivery to the date of your choice or have your parcel delivered to one of the local points.
My order is incomplete, what should I do?
Despite all the care we take with our customers' orders and despite the quality control we carry out before each shipment, it may exceptionally happen that an item is missing or that an error is made on a product. In the event that one or more products in your order are missing/are not the products ordered, we invite you to contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by telephone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91 with your invoice number and the names of the missing/incorrect products. You may be asked for a photo of all the products actually received. The items concerned may be out of stock, in which case we will offer you to wait for them to be returned to stock or to obtain a refund.
I received a damaged product
Despite all the care we take with our customers' orders and despite the quality control we carry out before each shipment, it may exceptionally happen that you receive a damaged or different item from the one ordered. In this case, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. You will be asked to provide a photo of the damaged or incorrect product.
How to make a return?
Any product purchased online on the Umami Paris website can be refunded within fourteen (14) days, provided that it meets the following conditions: the product must be returned complete, unused, in perfect condition, in its original packaging and properly protected, accompanied by a copy of the invoice and the return slip. To obtain a refund, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by telephone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. This refund will be made to the bank account debited when ordering the product within thirty (30) days after Umami Paris receives the product. You will be responsible for the return shipping costs.
How to change the delivery address?
We offer you the option to create multiple delivery addresses from your customer area. This way, when placing your order, you can select the delivery address of your choice. Once your order is paid for, you can no longer change the delivery address chosen for that order.
What are the delivery options?
Our online store offers you:
- delivery by post to the address of your choice
- collection from a relay point, post office
- free collection from one of our points of sale (Matcha Café or Matcha café To Go) or from our warehouse in the Paris region (by appointment only, with presentation of the invoice).
- express Chronopost delivery to the address of your choice
Which countries do you deliver to?
The delivery area of the online store www.umamiparis.com covers mainland France and the following European Union countries:
Zone 1: Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands.
Zone 2: Ireland, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Italy, United Kingdom.
Zone 3: Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden.
Zone 4: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Norway, Romania.
How much does delivery cost?
Delivery is free for orders over €85 including VAT for shipments within Metropolitan France. To find out other prices and delivery methods from Umami Paris, visit our “Delivery and returns” page.
Packaging of the order and products
Each order is carefully packaged by our preparers. They follow a well-defined protocol to ensure the safety of your products and prevent you from receiving damaged products upon delivery.
FAQ - Accounts & Orders
Do I need to create an account to order?
No, you don't need to create anything yourself. As soon as you place an order, a secure account is automatically associated with your email address. No password to remember or complicated registration: to access your customer area, simply use the login code received by email.
How to create an account?
You don't need to create an account manually: it's automatically created upon your first order, using the email address you provide. No password to remember: you'll simply receive a secure login code by email to access your customer area.
From your account, you can track the status and history of your orders, update your personal information (delivery address, contact details, etc.), easily access your preferences and saved payment methods.
Your account is personal, secure and always accessible with your email address
I haven't received my invoice
You can find the invoices corresponding to your orders placed on the website in the “History and details of my orders” section of your customer area. If this is not the case, we invite you to contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91 so that our team can send you the correct invoice as quickly as possible by email.
I would like to make a gift
We can ship your order without including the invoice. To do this, you can leave us a note when you place your order or contact us by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91 once you have placed your order.
I placed an order but I made a mistake (product, address)
If there is an error in your order, you can contact us by email at the following address: contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. Our team will do everything necessary to find the best solution and send you your Japanese products.
How is delivery tracking handled?
Umami will send you several emails to keep you informed of the progress of your order. When your order is sent to the delivery service provider you selected, you will be sent a tracking number to allow you to follow the progress of your order. If you need assistance or information, please contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91.
FAQ - Payments & Refunds
My promo code doesn't work
Got a promotional code and it's not working? Contact Umami Paris customer service by phone, email at contact@umamiparis.com, or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. Our team will be able to quickly respond to your request and take the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
How to use a promotional code?
To receive a discount, simply enter your promotional code in the “Discount Code or Gift Card” field provided on the checkout page. The discount will be automatically applied to your order as soon as you click “Submit.”
What are the different payment methods?
You can pay for your purchases by credit card, VISA, MasterCard, PayPal, and mobile payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay). Payment by credit card is made via the Payplug service. Depending on your bank, you may be asked to provide a PIN verification.
What to do in the event of a dispute?
If you have any problems with an order, please contact our customer service at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91 or at contact@umamiparis.com.
If no amicable solution is found, you can contact the neutral and independent consumer mediator, in accordance with the Consumer Code. Before doing so, you must have attempted to resolve the dispute directly with us.
To contact the mediator:
MEDIATION – LET’S LIVE BETTER TOGETHER
www.mediation-vivons-mieux-ensemble.fr
465 Avenue de la Liberation, 54000 Nancy
mediation@vivons-mieux-ensemble.fr
FAQ - Data processing
How to unsubscribe from the newsletter?
If you no longer wish to receive our monthly newsletter, you can unsubscribe via the last newsletter you received. You will be redirected to a page prompting you to enter your email address to unsubscribe.
You can also send an email to contact@umamiparis.com specifying the email address with which you subscribed to our newsletter.
How do I request the deletion of my data?
You can request the deletion of your personal data at any time. To do so, contact our customer service by email at contact@umamiparis.com or by phone at +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91. We will process your request in accordance with current regulations on the protection of personal data (GDPR).
What is your data processing and protection policy?
You can find our detailed privacy policy available in the footer of the site.
FAQ - Professionals
How to get professional rates?
Umami offers prices adapted to professionals in the food industry.
Contact us at pro@umamiparis.com or +33 (0)1 43 94 97 91 so that our sales team can send you the prices adapted to your professional activity.
Do you deliver to professionals?
Umami offers several delivery options for food service professionals. If you're located in the Paris region, our team of delivery drivers makes deliveries twice a week. We also work with third-party carriers to ensure deliveries throughout metropolitan France and the European Union. Contact us by email at pro@umamiparis.com to be connected with our sales team and find the delivery option best suited to your needs.