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The Ramen Shaman: Ezo Fukurou Visits America
September 30, 2013
I may have missed the recent LA Ramen Yokocho Fest due to an unavoidable trip to...
Long Beach Seikatsu: Hot Java
September 27, 2013
*Jackie Toshi Hashimoto is a graphic designer and native Tokyoite who recently moved to Long Beach...
Casa de Kei: Asari Garlic Butter
September 25, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1 pound Manila clams (I used fresh ones from the Farmer's Market) 1/4 yellow...
Iberian Tattie: Hello Edinburgh!
September 23, 2013
By Marta Bernal Valencia Last year I decided it was time for me to reinvent...
MOTO x Japanify Mashup: Kombu-Cured Enoki Mushrooms
September 20, 2013
Last month, MOTO made a surprise appearance for our one-year anniversary party. With not one...
Kuishinbo: Otsukimi Dango
September 18, 2013
Japan has a wonderful fall tradition known as otsukimi (お月見) or Moon Festival, which celebrates both...
Furochan Eats: Sapporo's Soup Curry is a Joy Forever (Until You Finish Eating It)
September 16, 2013
“I hate Tokyo.” S’s face was perfectly serious. “Sapporo is so much better -- less...
MOTOism: Ramen Burger
September 13, 2013
When it comes to waiting for food, New York is turning into Japan. The Cronut...
The Swedish Chef: Saffron Mussels
September 11, 2013
Mytilus edulis, also known as the common mussel, is a medium-sized edible “marine bivalve mollusc” in...
Upcoming Event: Umami in Spice with Oaktown Spice Shop
September 10, 2013
UPDATE: A SECOND CLASS HAS BEEN ADDED!  Wednesday 9/25 at 7:30pm. This will be the...
Event Recap: First Annual Umami Matsuri
September 9, 2013
Umami Mart's Oakland HQ turned one year old this last month. What a wonderful year...
The Ramen Shaman: Jiro (Kabukicho, Tokyo)
September 6, 2013
This was one for the ages. Jiro is legendary. It’s spawned a slew of imitators,...