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The Details in the Design: The Sori Yanagi Collection
December 13, 2016
Sori Yanagi is one of Japan's most influential modern product designers. Read more about the four Sori Yanagi products we carry at Umami Mart.
Today Only: 10% off One Cup Sake Gift Set
December 13, 2016
The One Cup Sake Gift Set is the perfect present for a sake-loving friend who loves variety or who is just starting to discover their sake preferences.
The Umami Reader: This Is Why Brown Rice Sushi Isn't a Good Idea
December 9, 2016
Why science says brown rice is bad for sushi, Pikotaro's CBCC, how Roberta's has been implicated in Pizzagate, Tartine Bakery benefit for Ghost Ship, more.
Event Recap: Sake Gumi Underground
December 9, 2016
Last week we teamed up with Blind Tiger for our 2nd annual Sake Gumi Social. It was a great night of eating and drinking with sake enthusiasts.
The Dream Continues: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy
December 8, 2016
We carry two books that pay homage to the master sushi chef: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy. Both are written in both Japanese and English.
Go Here Now: Onsen, a Japanese Bathhouse in San Francisco
December 7, 2016
See photos and read our review of Onsen, a Japanese-style bathhouse and restaurant located in the Tenderloin, San Francisco.
Bay Eats Japan – December 2016
December 6, 2016
New Japanese eateries that opened or will open throughout the Bay Area, including Hinodeya, Onsen, Sasaki, Ippudo, Single Thread, Nobu, and more.
Great Design Idea: The Tosa Sperm Whale Knife
December 2, 2016
Handmade in Kōchi Prefecture by Tosa, these Sperm Whale Knives are great gifts for artists , whittlers, and lovers of cute things. Made in Japan.
The Umami Reader: The Taco Bell Cheetos Quesadilla and Other Food Monstrosities
December 2, 2016
The latest offering from Taco Bell Philippines, a look at the Phorrito from Komodo in LA, a huge bowl of salmon roe on rice in Sapporo, Japan and more.
Go-To Guide: The Complete Cocktail Manual
December 1, 2016
Chock full of fascinating cocktail history, advice on stocking your bar, and other useful information, this book will be your go-to practical guide.
Watch This Now – Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (Shinya Shokudo) on Netflix
November 30, 2016
Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories is now on Netflix! I've been savoring each episode as though I were a child slowly going through Halloween candy.
Japanify: Miss Blanche (Fuyu Persimmon Kanten)
November 29, 2016
A step-by-step recipe of how to make Miss Blanche, a Fuyu persimmon and yuzu juice kanten dessert. Japanese sweets for winter. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free.