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Japanify: Yuzu Marmalade
November 17, 2014
An easy recipe for yuzu marmalade. A dollop of this marmalade tastes like a just-picked yuzu burst in your mouth!
Meet Masako Ikegami of Bar Shake (Ginza)
November 10, 2014
We met the gracious Masako Ikegami in 2010, before we opened our shop in Oakland,...
The Hopkins Buffet: Flor de Izote con Chorizo
November 3, 2014
Flor de Izote, or yucca flowers, are edible and delicious. This recipe combines the blossoms with chorizo to make a new take on breakfast.
Upcoming Event: Baird Tap Takeover + Takoyaki Party @ The Trappist
October 31, 2014
We are beyond excited to announce yet another collaboration event with our neighbor The Trappist....
The Ramen Shaman: Jiraiya (Suzumenomiya)
October 28, 2014
Fall has arrived in Tokyo and with it an indefatigable sense of nostalgia, or natsukashisa....
Clinebell Ice at Prizefighter (Video)
October 20, 2014
Here at Umami Mart, we are always geeking out on very specific subjects. Whether it's...
Upcoming Event: Tokyo Mule Night with Shrub & Co.
October 16, 2014
We are so excited to announce this special event with you all. A night with...
Japanify: Grilled Shio-Koji Nagaimo
October 14, 2014
Last February, I went to Jicca in Tokyo and had this seemingly unassuming dish. I've...
Visiting Asahi Copper Factory
October 6, 2014
When we voiced our wish to visit a few factories in Japan earlier this year,...
Happy Hour: Tokyo Mule
September 29, 2014
Heyyyy, Happy Hour is BACK! I spent all weekend trying to come up with a...
Event Recap: Shochu 101, From Kagoshima to California
September 25, 2014
Alchemy Bottle Shop opened this year in March on Grand Avenue in Oakland. Owners Tova...
Casa de Kei: How to Clean + Season Cast Iron Like a PRO
September 22, 2014
Pro tips from a chef on how to take care of – and clean –your cast iron pan.