Author Archives: Umami Mart Staff


May 26, 2016

This Just In: Toyo-Sasaki Flat Bottom Circle Glasses with Gold Rim

by Umami Mart Staff

Our newest Flat Bottom Circle Glasses with Gold Rim are an elevated version of our Flat Bottom Circle Glasses. The circumference of each glass is edged in gold, making these otherwise simple, but well-designed tumblers, stand out. Very snazzy, if we do say so ourselves! Circle Glasses come in three sizes – Small (3.4 oz), […]

May 19, 2016

New Ways to Sip and Serve Sake

by Umami Mart Staff

We have a couple new wares on our shelves that are perfect for the next time you serve sake: First up, the Sake Gumi carafe. You don’t have to be a member of our sake club to procure this porcelain tokkuri featuring the Sake Gumi logo. This carafe has a small pouring spout (a style that’s hot […]

May 12, 2016

30% Off All Diamond Cut Glassware!

by Umami Mart Staff

Our Diamond Cut glassware line is one of our most popular for a reason. These handsome drinkware and mixing glasses with the traditional hatched pattern look good in any home or bar. And because they’re made in Japan, they’re top-notch quality to boot. So is it crazy that we’re offering our entire Diamond Cut line on sale […]

May 5, 2016

6 Sippable Sakes in Our Sake Sampler Set

by Umami Mart Staff

New to sake and intimidated by the commitment of bottles? Need an unique gift for a friend? Or perhaps you just love the look of this assortment of sakes in cute cans and glasses. We don’t blame you – they’re so fun! Whatever the occasion or reason, we think our One Cup Sake Sampler Gift […]

April 28, 2016

This Just In: Hard Strong Petal Highball

by Umami Mart Staff

Our new Petal Highball is the perfect glass for all your spring drinks! With a subtle concave petal pattern circling its base, the Petal Highball is not just pretty, it’s also strong – Hard Strong. Made with Toyo-Sasaki’s Hard Strong glass-strengthening technology, the Petal Highball is dishwasher safe and dependably durable. Love the pattern? Put the petal to the metal and get […]

April 21, 2016

Yukiwa Stainless Steel Club Boston Shaker: A New Way to Shake It Up

by Umami Mart Staff

We have a new cocktail shaker that we’re way into. The Yukiwa Stainless Steel Club Boston Shaker is a two-piece shaker that looks like our Stainless Steel Cobbler Shakerand a Boston tin had a baby. Unlike the Cobbler Shaker, the Club Shaker doesn’t have an integrated strainer, which means it’s lighter, more compact, and the drink has more space […]

April 6, 2016

Potheads You Can Take Home to Your Mom

by Umami Mart Staff

Japanese Los Angeles-based artist and toy designer Yoskay Yamamoto has gained a cult following with his playful pop paintings, sculptures, and installations. We’re fans and friends (he designed Kayoko’s wedding invitations!), so we are really happy to be offering these Pothead Planters that Yoskay designed for Sunny Side Up Studio. Co-founded by Yoskay and Emi Uchiki, […]

March 31, 2016

This Just In: Studio Arhoj Umami Mart Paper Packs

by Umami Mart Staff

Studio Arhoj just released the Umami Mart Paper Pack, a set of 10 cards featuring designs and illustrations made by Anders Arhoj exclusively for our shop. The cards are made from thick, quality paper stock and can be used for various purposes. We like using them as oversized greeting cards (they’re about 6″ x 8″), writing messages on the backs and sending them off in […]

March 24, 2016

Our Bestselling Mixing Glass Is Back!

by Umami Mart Staff

After our Seamless Plain Mixing Glass was lauded by Sweethome as Best Mixing Glass, we found that we had a real problem keeping them around. Fortunately, we just got a new shipment in and we’re back in stock again! We designed this elegant mixing glass for lovers of minimalism – it’s completely seamless and bears […]

March 18, 2016

Upcoming Event: Free Coffee Tasting with Red Bay

by Umami Mart Staff

On Saturday, March 19, from noon-3 p.m., we’ll be hosting a free coffee tasting with our friends Red Bay Coffee. Founded in 2014 and based in the Fruitvale District of East Oakland, Red Bay sources single-origin beans that they roast in small batches. The tasting will feature samples of the three Red Bay coffees we carry at Umami Mart – […]