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Check out what happened at our annual Hinamatsuri, girl's day celebration, at Umami Mart. We served amazake, snacks, and brought out our hinasama dolls.

I found this cocktail inside Ted Haigh's Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails book that we carry at Umami Mart. Aptly named the Mother-In-Law cocktail, it is indeed a stiff enough drink to prepare you for a visit with the in-laws. There's nothing...

If you cook with sesame seeds, you need the Spice Toaster and the Mortar + Pestle. Ain't Nothing Wrong with a Little Bit of Toast n' Grind.

A Pizza Hut run by cats, the deportation of a Houston taco truck owner, an interview with Kogi's Roy Choi, and a bakery in Oakland with Black Panther roots.

For a limited time, our entire Otsuka Tableware line is 30% off. These simple and elegant glass dispensers showcase, store, and serve condiments in style.

Newly or soon-to-open Japanese restaurants and bars throughout the Bay Area, including Hitachino Beer & Wagyu, Marufuku Ramen, and Karaage Burger.

See photos of our party celebrating our Japanify All Day cookbook zine, including winners of our Japanify Golden Ticket contest!

Our zine release party happened at North Oakland restaurant, The Kebabery. We had kebabs, sake, beer, and fun times! Check out the photos from the event.

Everyday Harumi features 60 Japanese recipes. This is a wonderful introduction to the typical flavors and textures of Japanese cuisine.

This week's food news includes cute donuts, Noma's dishwasher becomes a co-owner, what Trump's steak preference says about him, and more.

Toyo-Sasaki Hard Strong Stacking Glasses are classic Japanese glass tumblers you'll see in ramen shops, izakayas, and other eateries throughout Japan.

Umami Mart started as a food blog back in 2007 by a ragtag group of food lovers around the world who gave an unique, unapologetic perspective.

Hawker Fare closed because of the glut of restaurants in Oakland, but also the expectation that ethnic restaurants should be cheap. This and more food news.

Mirin, or sweet cooking sake, is an integral ingredient in Japanese cuisine to add umami and sweetness, richness. But not all mirin is the same.

Takikomi Gohan (mixed rice) is a Japanese comfort food that fills the kitchen with an earthy aroma. Made with shiitake mushrooms and hijiki.

Food stuff you should know about this week, Immigrant support in the restaurant industry, the California Croissant, a Bourdain profile, cat wine, and more.

We took over the taps at The Trappist, filling them with Japanese beers. Also, Aburaya Japanese fried chicken + Team Print Shop screen printing shirts.

Extra dry sakes are refreshing when enjoyed cold and take the edge off after a long day when served warm. Learn more 4 extra dry sakes in our sake club.

Blue Willow Teaspot is a new tea cafe in Berkeley that has a tiny Japanese tearoom where visitors can experience the ceremonial preparation of matcha.

This week's food & drink news: Matcha Green Tea Curry, an ebay auction for a Cheeto that looks like Harambe, vintage Taco Bell decor, and more.