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Upcoming Event: Baird Tap Takeover + Takoyaki Party @ The Trappist
October 31, 2014
We are beyond excited to announce yet another collaboration event with our neighbor The Trappist....
Casa de Kei: How to Clean + Season Cast Iron Like a PRO
September 22, 2014
Pro tips from a chef on how to take care of – and clean –your cast iron pan.
Upcoming Event: 2nd Annual Umami Mart Matsuri
July 28, 2014
Guess what? It's our birthday! We're turning TWO years old (can you believe?!?!?!) and as...
Event Recap: Umami Mart SF Official Launch Party!
April 23, 2014
In November, we snuck in to San Francisco and popped-up in The Perish Trust for...
Upcoming Event: Umami Mart SF Launch Party
March 26, 2014
The Bay Area has been so good to us. First, we opened our flagship store...
Casa de Kei in Kauai
January 11, 2014
Let's be real: when my brother Keisuke said he would join us for our First...
Casa de Kei: Kampachi Kama Soup
December 27, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 kampachi kama (or any other desired fish collar like yellowtail, red snapper, or...
Casa de Kei: Kimchi Omurice
December 2, 2013
INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 small chicken breast, cut into small cubes 10 green beans, diced small...
Casa de Kei: The Irish Mule
November 8, 2013
2 oz Irish whisky (Jameson, Bushmills, etc.) 1/2 lime, squeezed A few dashes of Peychuad's...
Casa de Kei: Asari Garlic Butter
September 25, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 pound Manila clams (I used fresh ones from the Farmer's Market) 1/4 yellow...
Casa de Kei: Sato-kun Sausage Sandwich
August 19, 2013
4 mini pork sausage links (Satokun sausage from Mitsuwa or Nijiya) 1/2 avocado (sliced thin) 3...
Casa de Kei: Mentai Pasta with Shirasu
July 30, 2013
Heat saute pan with olive oil, add napa cabbage, sauté for 30 seconds. Add mentaiko...