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An interview with Troy Bayless, the co-owner and bar manager of Holy Mountain. He tells us what he's been up to and what Holy Mountain is all about.

A restaurant in San Francisco that serves food on iPads, the mysterious Canadian whiskey fungus, an artist who knits ramen noodles, more food emoji.

A simple stirred cocktail, made with Cognac, Cardamaro, and Sour Cherry Bitters. Add sparkling wine to make it extra festive.

Representative of Japan's Jazz Age, the Kimura Rap Coupe is also an uncanny fit for today's times and aesthetic. Raise a glass of bubbly!

Celebrate New Year's Day with this savory mochi recipe. It's a gooey, toasty, and umami snack that will bring you good luck!

Annual Gold Rush Sale. Get 20% off 24K gold plated barware and gold-rimmed glassware. Sale starts December 26, ends December 31, 2016.

Give the gift that keeps on giving – for six months or a year: Sake Gumi Gift Subscriptions for our monthly curated sake club.

Where to go in Osaka, a gingerbread Death Star, the worst artichoke dip ever, jackfruit, and William Faulkner's hot toddy recipe.

The Umami Mart Gift Card is the perfect last-minute gift that everyone wants. No shipping required - We send a code that can be redeemed online or in store.

The Umami Mart Travel Mug is designed by Studio Arhoj in Denmark. This double-walled ceramic mug with removable rubber sip top keeps coffee or tea warm.

Manufactured in Japan for Umami Mart, our Seamless Plain Mixing Glass is crafted from sturdy, high-quality glass and has an elegant minimalist design.

A recap of Lou Bustamante's book signing of the Complete Cocktail Manual and cocktail making demo at Umami Mart, with Ramen Shop bartender Chris Lane.

Haku Shoyu are made in Kyoto by masters of the craft. Haku's two newest shoyu come in elegant black ceramic bottles topped with a stopper lid.

Sometimes, we're feeling downright dark. And that's why we're glad to be offering a darker alternative to our collection of Studio Arhoj Melting Mugs.

The Umami Mart Japanese Spice Set features: Shichimi Togarashi, Umami Salt and Japanese Curry Powder. Packed in white gift box.

This self-published recipes zine was written by Umami Mart co-founder, Yoko Kumano.. It features 20 of her favorite simple Japanese recipes.

How to make your instant ramen taste better, the benefits of psychedelic mushrooms, psychedelic honey hunters, rock climbing to find medicinal herbs, more.

Tamagoyaki is a Japanese rolled omelet. To properly make tamagoyaki, you must use a proper rectangular pan to keep its neat shape while it gently cooks.

This month's sakes defy expectations and are undeniably funky. With mushroomy aromas or yeasty flavors, they throw curveballs in how they’ve been brewed.

If you need a gift for a friend who loves cooking, picnicking, and shopping, these Wormfun EAT and UMAMI Totes are a great option.