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Mangiamo 2007: El Brillante (Madrid)
May 29, 2023
On my way back to NY, I had a stop over in Madrid for a...
Soba Ichi: From Grain to Noodle
June 14, 2018
The highly-anticipated moment has arrived: Soba Ichi is finally opening its doors next week – the...
Rintaro: Our Favorite Lunch Spot in San Francisco
October 25, 2017
We go way back with Sylvan Mishima-Brackett, chef-owner of Rintaro. To this day, we still...
Sake Gumi Social: Hiroshima Tsukemen Night @ Ramen Shop
September 20, 2017
One of the best parts of being in Sake Gumi is attending our Sake Gumi Social...
Hiroshima Eats at Chinchikurin (LA)
August 22, 2017
In honor of Hiroshima month here at Umami Mart, I visited Chinchikurin in LA a...
You Need This in Your Life: Bacon and Egg Mazemen from YUJI Ramen
October 10, 2016
Living in Japan, I'm not used to spending a lot of money for ramen. But while in NY, I shelled out $20 for a bowl of ramen and I would do it all over again.
Umami Map: Where to Get a Cocktail in Seattle
September 29, 2015
There is a renaissance of sorts happening in Seattle and cocktail culture will not be left behind! Here are four bars we visited and would highly recommend.
Noraneko Ramen in PDX
September 21, 2015
We ate Noraneko, a ramen spot in Portland conceived by the same geniuses behind Biwa. The broth was deep and the noodles no-nonsense springy. Read more...
Chizu, A Cheese Bar in Portland
August 13, 2015
We visit Chizu, a cheese bar in downtown Portland, with a sushi bar concept.
Mike's Noodle House in Seattle
August 10, 2015
We landed at Mike's Noodle House in Chinatown, Seattle and ate wonton and siu kau noodle soup and chinese donuts and soy milk.
Shanghai Restaurant in Oakland
July 30, 2015
Shanghai Restaurant is our go-to in Oakland Chinatown for green onion pancake, dumplings, noodle soup, and Malantou.
Craft Beer Market in Tokyo
February 27, 2015
People in Japan are cuckoo for beer. It remains the most popular alcoholic beverage in...