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It's Knife Week! Learn About Japanese Knives and How to Keep Them Sharp
October 3, 2017
We're excited to get some new knives into our collection by a reputable blade maker in Japan....
Where to Get Japanese Noodles in LA
October 2, 2017
I am a junkie - a noodle junkie. It is my favorite food and carb...
Our Bartender's Toolkit is Japan Made, West Coast Inspired
September 28, 2017
We've put together our best selling bar tools in one convenient set and call it...
25% Off Sake Gumi Picks!
September 21, 2017
Our Sake Gumi program is awesome - a subscription service that delivers two bottles of sake to...
Sake Gumi Social: Hiroshima Tsukemen Night @ Ramen Shop
September 20, 2017
One of the best parts of being in Sake Gumi is attending our Sake Gumi Social...
The 2017 Bay Area Ramen Boom Report
September 19, 2017
In Japan, they call any big, nationwide trend a boom (ブーム). For example, right now...
Sake + Noodles (September 2017)
September 15, 2017
Hello Sake Gumi members! I’m happy to be taking over for Yoko this month to...
Limited Edition Ramen Print by Studio Arhoj
September 15, 2017
Our collaboration with Studio Arhoj continues with our exclusive Ramen Print. Hang up this playful illustration in your...
Munch Into the Day with Studio Arhoj
September 14, 2017
We have something new from Studio Arhoj's Tokyo Series - Spot Munch Bowls! These bowls are the...
Le Grand Tour of Studio Arhoj
September 12, 2017
I’ve now known Anders Arhoj of Studio Arhoj for 12 years. We’ve seen each other...
Create Simple Dishes with Japanify All Day!
September 8, 2017
Get more of Yoko's Japan-inspired recipes in our self-published Japanify All Day zine. Making Japanese food at...
Get Cookin' with Umami Mart Spices
September 7, 2017
Are you a Japanese curry fanatic? Oaktown Spice Shop created and hand-blends our Japanese Curry Powder, a savory...