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May 16, 2016
Itani Ramen’s Gyoza Machine (and Recipe!)
Kyle Itani used to have midnight ramen pop-ups at his Oakland restaurant, Hopscotch, a few years ago and Yoko and I would sneak in and snag a table. It was way past our bedtime but it was such a rare occasion for a restaurant in Oakland to be open past midnight, and, serve ramen! Now, […]
April 6, 2016
Potheads You Can Take Home to Your Mom
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, […]
April 4, 2016
Take-Chan Niboshi Ramen in Tokyo
The best bowl of ramen we ate on our last trip to Japan was in the Chofu neighborhood of Tokyo. We were on our way for some R+R at an onsen nearby and stopped by Take-chan, which specializes in broth made with niboshi (dried infant sardine). It was highly rated on Tabelog, so we wanted to try it. Plus, […]
March 28, 2016
Yona Yona Beer Works in Tokyo
Yoko and I were so excited to find that one of Yoho Brewery’s tap rooms in Tokyo was right in our hotel! We waited until our very last night in the city to go in for a beer, and looking back, I wish we wouldn’t have. Yona Yona Beer Works was so great — we […]
March 18, 2016
Itani Ramen Now Open (For the Moment)
We’ve all been patiently waiting for Itani Ramen to open its doors. The time has come… THIS WEEKEND! Kyle Itani, co-owner of Hopscotch restaurant, has been working on this project for years — we even went to his Ramen Nights at Hopscotch, way back when. Yes, opening a late-night ramen spot has always been a […]
March 17, 2016
Studio Arhoj + Umami Mart Travel Mug is Back In Stock!
Last year, we sold out of our limited-edition porcelain travel mug designed exclusively for Umami Mart by Studio Arhoj. We got so many emails and walk-in customers asking us – sometimes begging us – to bring it back. One customer wrote, “It is my favorite mug and I cannot find it anywhere on your website. Do you […]
February 25, 2016
Umami Mart: Land of the Free (Shipping on Orders $125+)
We’re always looking for ways to thank you for shopping with us, so here’s something new we’re excited to announce: When you spend $125 or more at Umami Mart, we’ll cover the cost of shipping. Yep, that’s free shipping for orders of $125 or more! Qualifying orders will be shipped via USPS or FedEx Ground. […]