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Limited Edition Ramen Print by Studio Arhoj
September 15, 2017
Our collaboration with Studio Arhoj continues with our exclusive Ramen Print. Hang up this playful illustration in your...
Munch Into the Day with Studio Arhoj
September 14, 2017
We have something new from Studio Arhoj's Tokyo Series - Spot Munch Bowls! These bowls are the...
Le Grand Tour of Studio Arhoj
September 12, 2017
I’ve now known Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj for 12 years. We’ve seen each other...
Create Simple Dishes with Japanify All Day!
September 8, 2017
Get more of Yoko's Japan-inspired recipes in our self-published Japanify All Day zine. Making Japanese food at...
Get Cookin' with Umami Mart Spices
September 7, 2017
Are you a Japanese curry fanatic? Oaktown Spice Shop created and hand-blends our Japanese Curry Powder, a savory...
Umami Lentils
September 5, 2017
I've been on a bit of a lentils kick and I'm afraid I will turn...
Make Your Next Cocktail in Our Sori Yanagi Glass
September 1, 2017
Designed by famed industrial designer Sori Yanagi, these elegant sake glasses have a pleasing overturned bell...
Umami Mart in the News: Collaboration Tea Series with Far Leaves
August 31, 2017
Thank you to Imbibe Magazine for featuring our Far Leaves collaborative teas in the September/October...
Barrel-Aged Forbidden Bitters by Miracle Mile
August 31, 2017
Featured in the Forbidden Oakland recipe are the Barrel-Aged Forbidden Bitters by Miracle Mile - aging their...
Conbini Cabaret: Summer 2017
August 30, 2017
Remember this post about Limited Edition Conbini Candy? I’m happy to report that several years...
The Forbidden Oakland Cocktail
August 29, 2017
And just like that, autumn is here. Having moved to the "sunnier side of the...
Introducing Our Sake Gumi Goods
August 24, 2017
We're excited to launch our Sake Gumi products - the tokkuri (carafe) and ochoko (sake...