Created by David Okamoto, UMAI was born out of a love for food and the many memories he has of learning how to cook from his baa-chan (grandmother) growing up in Japan and Hawaii. Prior to this, David spent 7 years in Thailand, where he opened cafes, bakeries, and an online cookie business. He counts some of Thailand's most famous amongst his customers. Below are some of the highlights of his career.

Now back in the United States, David is bringing his signature cookies to Washington and opening his own operation. UMAI marks the beginning of a new adventure and we look forward to bringing you premium cookies and specialty desserts. Mahalo!