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You'll Be Thankful to Have These Kitchen Tools on Thanksgiving
November 17, 2016
We've got a few Japanese kitchen accessories and tools we think will make you extra thankful you shopped with us before preparing your Thanksgiving feast.
Hario V60 Iced Coffee Maker: Cold Brew, Shorts, and Summer
May 30, 2016
Step-by-step instructions on how to make cold brew coffee at home in the Hario V60 Iced Coffee Maker. It's fun, simple, and most of all, rewarding.
Yukiwa Stainless Steel Club Boston Shaker: A New Way to Shake It Up
April 21, 2016
A two-piece shaker that doesn't have an integrated strainer, so it's lighter, more compact, and there's more room for the drink to interact with air and ice
Why Does Jim Meehan of NYC's PDT Love the Birdy Shaker?
February 4, 2016
The Birdy CS500 has a sleek, sexy design that helps chill drinks and prevents watery cocktails. And it has Jim Meehan of PDT's stamp of approval!
Umami Tool Watch: The Mighty MAC Yanagi Knife
December 10, 2015
Even the freshest fish doesn't make great sashimi if it's sliced poorly. Yanagi knives are sharp, slender knives used to cut raw fish with clean precision.
Umami Tool Watch: Spice Toaster
September 17, 2015
Find out how to use a spice toaster to toast sesame seeds and spices.
Umami Tool Watch: Microdent Knives
June 4, 2015
We are total gadget heads here at Umami Mart. Johnny always scoffs when I bring...
Umami Tool Watch: How to Use a Misokoshi
March 12, 2015
The misokoshi is a tool that we have sold since we first opened our shop....