From Studio Arhoj's Tokyo Series, the Fluffy Unicorn Slurp Cups, Sip Cups and Munch Bowls are a stylish, psychedelic way to enjoy a serving of granola and yogurt, noodles or rice. Designer Anders Arhoj says of the series: "The...
The sakes that I selected for Sake Gumi this month are all premium versions of popular sakes that we carry in Oakland. Each and every bottle on the shelves of our Bottle System in Oakland is hand-selected after tasting and deliberation. It has...
It's that time of year when we extend our hours for the holiday season. Starting today through Dec. 23rd, we will be open Monday-Saturdays 11am-7pm and Sundays from 11am-6pm. Plus, we are...
Studio Arhoj has released a limited edition Ghost for the holidays called Nisse, or elf in Danish. It is a miniature Ghost resembling Julemanden, or Santa, adorning a red, snow-dusted cap. Each Nisse is stamped with a special "X-Mas 2017". We only have 24...
We've handsomely bundled up some of our most popular products together to simplify the holidays for you. Our Classic Gift Sets are always a hit – and here's more to get your gift-giving juices flowing! Enjoy an array of Japan-inspired...
When the days become shorter and the air crisper, it's time to bring out my donabe from the depths of my kitchen cupboards. I give it a good dusting-off and wash, then let it sit in the sun to dry. Once this ritual is...
As soon as daylight savings ends, my body tells me: feed me sweet potatoes. They are comforting, filling, and full in vitamin A and C to help combat colds during the flu season (I also get a flu shot every year). In the...
Check out our handsome collection of Chips mugs in three playful glazes, made in Aichi prefecture. Featuring an earthy, clay-colored base, these weighty porcelain mugs have a roomy, angled handle for a comfortable grip - best to support its 12+ ounce capacity. This...
Introducing a newest member of our Heritage Mug family: the Yuzu Ripple! Heritage Mugs are one of our most popular products at Umami Mart. These mugs aren't just retro-looking, they're actually vintage! Originally made in the 1960s...
Our annual Holiday Gift Guide is here! We've put together our most popular products - classic and new - in one place, just for you. Not sure what to get your choosy in-laws, boss,
Join us to taste through our collection of Japanese marmalades and glazes - notably the 100% Black Garlic Glaze, as seen in Yoko's Japanify recipe for Black Garlic Glazed Sweet Potatoes. Come by...
Here is our holiday gift to you: a new shipment of Studio Arhoj Sip Cups and Slurp Cups exclusively online!* Yoko visited the factory in Copenhagen and chose these cups with Anders, CEO of the...
If you know me, you know I'm all about abbrevs. Life's too short (L.T.S.) - so whether it's S.G. (Sake Gumi), U.M. (Umami Mart) or B.B. (Berkeley Bowl), I'll refer to things in every day life with its abbreviation. In addition to it...
Here at Umami Mart, we've always been fans of designs and subjects that are slightly edgy and grotesque. So when we saw these two 100% cotton tenugui (hand towels) we knew we had to get them. The 100 Demon Night Parade tenugui is not...
We're having a sale on Studio Arhoj's popular Owl Jars and Totem boxes! Starting today through Wednesday November 22nd! Studio Arhoj marries a Japanese tea canister with a traditional-style Danish 1950s bird motif. These canisters are perfect for storing coffee beans, pasta,...
In Japan, animals are everywhere. Besides Hello Kitty and Pikachu, animal imagery adorn temples, shrines, storefronts, crackers and candy. Last names are also fair game for animals. For example, my own last name includes 熊, the character for bear –...
My love for sake can be traced back to a winter night in 2006 when I had my first sip of Shinkame junmai. After that night, I was hooked. Shinkame had revealed to me the potential for sake that I had never known. I wanted to...
Why is Jiro so happy, clutching his Sake Gumi bag? That's because we are offering one month free for members who sign up for Level One or Level Two, starting today until November 14! A perfect gift for the...
We just received a shipment of new glassware from Japan, just in time for the holidays.Hard Strong Platinum Martini Glass: A new product by Toyo-Sasaki, this Martini glass is as attractive as it is durable....
We worked with Yukiwa for over a year to bring you these jiggers with the most coveted measurements – one side is 1 oz with a hairline at 0.75 oz and 0.5 oz and on the other is a 2 oz cup with a hairline at 1.5 oz....
