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MOTOism: Italian Shumai
MOTOism: Italian Shumai
June 11, 2015
(Disclaimer: I did NOT see any of the shadows when I was taking these photos....
China Diaries: Zhanglaowu Bean Jelly Store
China Diaries: Zhanglaowu Bean Jelly Store
June 8, 2015
It's kind of embarrassing, but I really didn't do any research about Chengdu before touching...
Umami Tool Watch: Microdent Knives
Umami Tool Watch: Microdent Knives
June 4, 2015
We are total gadget heads here at Umami Mart. Johnny always scoffs when I bring...
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
Umami Map: 24 Hours in Osaka
Umami Map: 24 Hours in Osaka
May 28, 2015
Growing up, I would visit Japan about once every two years or so. It would...
Bar Owl in Niigata City
Bar Owl in Niigata City
May 25, 2015
When we mentioned to Mr. Akio Watanabe, owner of Bar EST! in Tokyo that we...
Postcard from Shanghai: Speakeasy Secret
Postcard from Shanghai: Speakeasy Secret
May 22, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Postcard from Shanghai: Wine of China
Postcard from Shanghai: Wine of China
May 22, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Postcard from Shanghai: Shengjian
Postcard from Shanghai: Shengjian
May 22, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Postcard from Shanghai: Din Tai Fung Limited Edition
Postcard from Shanghai: Din Tai Fung Limited Edition
May 22, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Postcard from Shanghai: Cocktails at hoF
Postcard from Shanghai: Cocktails at hoF
May 21, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...
Postcard from Fengjing: Black Pig Museum
Postcard from Fengjing: Black Pig Museum
May 21, 2015
*Yoko is in China for 10 days! And with no access to Facebook or Instagram,...