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Simple, But Special: Lacquered Bamboo Chopsticks
April 14, 2017
Our Black and Brown Bamboo Chopsticks are handmade by Wakasa craftspeople in Fukui Prefecture. Minimal in design. Great for everyday use, or for plating.
Diamond Cut Glassware Sale! It Only Happens Once a Year!
April 13, 2017
Our most popular sale of the year. 30% off our entire Diamond Cut glassware line. Sale ends on Sunday, April 16, 2017 or until we sell out.
Here's the Menu for our 2nd Annual Sake Dinner at Camino!
April 11, 2017
Here's the menu for our three-course, sake-paired dinner at Camino. This spring-themed meal will be prepared by Russell Moore in Camino's wood-fire oven.
It's MAC, the Knife!
April 7, 2017
The MAC Santoku Knife is a reliably great everyday chef knife for all entry levels, from occasional home cook to professional chef. Made in Japan.
The Umami Reader: Here's How You Shouldn't Eat Soup Dumplings
April 7, 2017
A video about soup dumplings gets it all wrong, that tone-deaf Pepsi commercial with Kendall Jenner is so bad, traditional Asian post-partum recipes, more.
The New Gold Standard: Yukiwa Gold Boston Shaker Set
April 6, 2017
Made by renowned Japanese barware makers, Yukiwa, the Gold Boston Shaker Set consists of two high-quality gold-plated stainless steel tins.
Bay Eats Japan: April 2017
April 5, 2017
A list of the latest and upcoming Bay Area Japanese restaurants, including new ramen in Burlingame, sushi + omakase in San Francisco, and shochu in Oakland.
As Seen in the Breakfast Club: Soy Sauce Dispenser for One
March 31, 2017
This glass soy sauce dispenser harkens back to that iconic lunch scene in The Breakfast Club. Pour yourself the perfect portion of shoyu. Handmade in Japan.
Think Inside the Box with Ohashi Masu
March 31, 2017
Ohashi Masu are made for drinking sake, but you can use them for spices, art and office supplies, cards, and much more. Made in Japan.
The Umami Reader: Drake Learns Not to Eat Crappy Sushi in Amsterdam
March 31, 2017
This week's food news: Drake cancels show due to bad sushi, more on the mysterious Bread Face, Oakland's newest beer garden is pissing people off.
Introducing New Studio Arhoj Familia!
March 30, 2017
Meet the new family at Umami Mart! Studio Arhoj Familia are a family of Japanese Shinto and pop art-inspired figurines. Made in Copenhagen.
The Umami Reader: The Art of Handmade Soba
March 24, 2017
Handmade soba, the greatest grilled cheese sandwich, the NBA's addiction to PB&Js, Colin Kaepernick donates $50k to Meals on Wheels, and #dontdrinkballast.