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Packaging Whore: Chinatown Canned Goods
June 7, 2013
Our shop is located right next to Oakland's Chinatown, where I spend a lot of...
Japanify: Gyoza Pt. 1 (Prep + Wrapping)
June 6, 2013
I have memories of gyoza from when I was in kindergarten. My grandma would invite...
U-Mart Conbini @ Umami Mart
June 6, 2013
It all started out so innocently, like any of Yoko's casual ideas: "Why don't we...
Chinatown, Bangkok Pt. 1: Cockle + Mussel Stand
June 5, 2013
Recently I took a trip to Southeast Asia, starting off in Thailand. I decided to make...
MOTOism: My Vegetable Garden
June 4, 2013
As you've seen from my previous posts, my current apartment has a nice-sized balcony, which...
DIY Umami Mart: New Floors!
June 3, 2013
I have to admit, I had been dreading redoing the floors for the shop. We...
Happy Hour: La Louisiane
May 31, 2013
Once upon a time in the Crescent City, there was a culinary institution and hotel...
Upcoming Event: Umeshu Class with Peko Peko
May 30, 2013
Ume (Japanese plum) season is upon us! Through the years, we've brought you many posts...
The Swedish Chef: Larb Gai
May 29, 2013
By Haan Ridell Hi I'm Haan. I'm Swedish but live in Copenhagen, and I fly...
The Forest Feast: From Namu Farm to Namu Table
May 28, 2013
For each quarterly issue of Edible San Francisco magazine this year, I am doing a...
Celebrate Dad!: Thoughtful Gifts for Father's Day 6/16
May 27, 2013
I don't know about you, but finding a gift for Dad has always been so...
Umami Mart Closed This Sunday
May 24, 2013
Guess what, we're re-doing our floors!!! This is SO exciting for us -- as many...