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This Just In: Yo-Ho Brewing's Sorry Umami IPA
September 15, 2016
Sorry Umami IPA is an unapologetically Japanese beer, made with katsuoboshi, or dried bonito flakes. Dry and drinkable, the addition of bonito adds umami.
Our New Condiment Ware Line is a "Glass" Act
August 17, 2016
Our new condiment glassware line is made by Japanese glass company Otsuka. Simple and elegant, they showcase, store, and serve condiments in style.
New Decadent Shoyu for You: Black Garlic and Matsutake
August 10, 2016
Haku Matsutake Mushroom Shoyu and Haku Black Garlic Shoyu will take your ho-hum dishes to places they've never gone before.
Get Lucky! Hamaya Bring Good Fortune + Good Design
June 9, 2016
These handmade Japanese hamaya (arrow) drive away bad juju and spirits that may bring you harm. Handmade in Tokyo. Great housewarming gifts!
This Just In: Toyo-Sasaki Flat Bottom Circle Glasses with Gold Rim
May 26, 2016
The circumference of each glass is edged in gold, making these otherwise simple, but well-designed tumblers, stand out. Comes in 3 nesting sizes (S, M, L).
New Ways to Sip and Serve Sake
May 19, 2016
Find out more about our brand new sakewares, including our very own Sake Gumi logo carafe and an elegant glass sake cup to enjoy ginjo and daiginjo sake.
This Just In: Hard Strong Petal Highball
April 28, 2016
A subtle concave petal pattern circles the base of the Petal Highball. Made with Toyo-Sasaki's Hard Strong glass-strengthening technology.
This Just In: Studio Arhoj Umami Mart Paper Packs
March 31, 2016
A set of 10 cards featuring designs and illustrations made by Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj. Thick, quality paper stock; comes with 10 envelopes.
This Just In: Hasami Walnut Tray
March 10, 2016
The Hasami Walnut Tray functions as both a cover and plate/coaster for Hasami mugs, sugar pots, and milk pitchers. Made from solid walnut wood.
This Just In: Kimura Glass Company's FunkZx Martini Glass and Stella Coupe
February 11, 2016
We've just added two new cocktail glasses to our roster of fine Japanese glassware from Kimura Glass Company: The FunkZx Martini Glass and the Stella Coupe.
Hasami Porcelain in Gloss Gray
November 19, 2015
Introducing Gloss Gray! This collection of ceramic tableware has a shiny surface that mixes and matches well with all Hasami pieces.
Our New Kenzan Ceramics Heritage Mugs are a Handsome Pair
November 5, 2015
Originally made in the 1960s for American consumers by Kenzan Ceramics in Japan, they never made it Stateside until we brought them to Umami Mart.