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Sakqueso! (June 2018)
June 15, 2018
Sake Gumi is our monthly sake subscription service with 150 members throughout California. Join today! Every June,...
Soba Ichi: From Grain to Noodle
June 14, 2018
The highly-anticipated moment has arrived: Soba Ichi is finally opening its doors next week – the...
Upcoming Event: Sakqueso!
June 14, 2018
Attention all cheese lovers! Join us at Ramen Shop in Oakland on Tuesday, June 26th for our upcoming Sake...
Umami Mart Exclusive Sake
June 13, 2018
Tenjin Bayashi Junmai Ginjo is a sake is like no other: crisp yet earthy from Niigata prefecture, known...
Izakaya At Home with Our New Stack Glass!
June 12, 2018
Designed in 1967, the classic Hard Strong Stack Glass can be found at many eateries throughout...
Thanks, Pops!
June 11, 2018
Father's Day is this Sunday, and we have plenty of gifts that say, "Dad, you're the...
Tall, Strong + Handsome: Our New Collins Glasses
June 8, 2018
Introducing our new line of Hard Strong Collins Glasses! These versatile glasses (in Diamond Cut and Striped styles) are perfect for...
4 Days Only: 25% Off Japanese Knives!
June 7, 2018
Just in time for Father's Day, we're putting all of our knives from Japan on sale at 25% off! That's right, all...
Introducing XL Rocks Glasses
May 31, 2018
For years our customers have asked for bigger rocks glasses. They are here! Enjoy spirits...
Fried Chicken with Sake at Miss Ollie's
May 30, 2018
We continue to celebrate Women in the Industry by patronizing businesses around Oakland that are...
New Old Fashioned Glasses in Stock!
May 25, 2018
Enjoy delicious Old Fashioneds in our new, elegant glasses, featuring two unique patterns in a generous 10.5 ounce...
Rieko Hayashi of Hayashi Honten Sake Brewery
May 22, 2018
When searching for sakes for Women Sake Makers month, I was delighted to learn that Hayashi...