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Where to Get Japanese Noodles in LA
October 2, 2017
I am a junkie - a noodle junkie. It is my favorite food and carb...
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...
The 2017 Bay Area Ramen Boom Report
September 19, 2017
In Japan, they call any big, nationwide trend a boom (ブーム). For example, right now...
Hiroshima Eats at Chinchikurin (LA)
August 22, 2017
In honor of Hiroshima month here at Umami Mart, I visited Chinchikurin in LA a...
Niku Soba
July 14, 2017
If you didn't know already, we have a sake club called Sake Gumi and it's...
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.
Japanify: Summer Slurp Series: Avocado Walnut Soba Salad
August 29, 2016
An easy and fresh salad using soba noodles, avocado, walnuts, and a few other ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store.
China Diaries: Zhanglaowu Bean Jelly Store
June 8, 2015
It's kind of embarrassing, but I really didn't do any research about Chengdu before touching...
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
Postcard from Shanghai: Reward
May 20, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Postcard from Chengdu: Liang Mian Noodles
May 19, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Umami Mart Map: The Chronicles of Nagoya
June 23, 2014
Instead of reaching there via a Wardrobe route, Nagoya is about a two-hour bullet train...