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Itani Ramen's Gyoza Machine (and Recipe!)
May 16, 2016
The gyoza machine from Japan is a solid steel uni-tasker that produces at least 10 gyozas per minute – up to 750 pieces per hour!!!
Sake Gumi News: Spice it up with Sake! (May 2016)
May 15, 2016
For our May Sake Gumi offerings, we've chosen 4 sakes that'll taste great with smoky, spicy, and grilled foods – just in time for the upcoming summer BBQs!
30% Off All Diamond Cut Glassware!
May 12, 2016
Our entire Diamond Cut glassware line is on sale, including Toyo-Sasaki Hard Strong and our popular Diamond Cut Mixing Glasses, shaker, and bitters bottles!
Code Name Mixology Laboratory (Tokyo)
May 9, 2016
Mr. Shuzo Nagumo is a mad scientist behind the bar. With a twinkle in his...
Event Recap: Sake Dinner at Camino
May 6, 2016
A fun night was had by all at our sake pairing dinner at Camino in Oakland. Read more about what we ate and drank on that special night.
6 Sippable Sakes in Our Sake Sampler Set
May 5, 2016
A boxed gift set featuring 6 one-cup sakes, ranging from extra-dry to sweet + sparkling. Comes with a Sake Tasting Notebook and wrapped in decorative box.
Introducing Bar and Glassware by Umami Mart
May 2, 2016
When we first launched Umami Mart in 2007, we were a wee food and drink...
Event Recap: Kayoko's Cherry Blossom Cobbler Birthday Festival 3000
April 29, 2016
Photo recap of Kayoko's Cherry Blossom Cobbler Birthday Festival 3000 at Holy Mountain in San Francisco, featuring Sherry Cobblers and Nikka Whiskies.
This Just In: Hard Strong Petal Highball
April 28, 2016
A subtle concave petal pattern circles the base of the Petal Highball. Made with Toyo-Sasaki's Hard Strong glass-strengthening technology.
Happy Hour: Umamichelada!
April 25, 2016
Scroll to the bottom for updated recipe notes and photo! - Kayoko, 6/30/2020Ah, Mexico. We went...
Event Recap: Tohoku Springs Back!
April 21, 2016
I'm happy to report that we had a successful fundraising event for Tohoku last month....
Yukiwa Stainless Steel Club Boston Shaker: A New Way to Shake It Up
April 21, 2016
A two-piece shaker that doesn't have an integrated strainer, so it's lighter, more compact, and there's more room for the drink to interact with air and ice