Blog

The Forbidden Oakland Cocktail
August 29, 2017
And just like that, autumn is here. Having moved to the "sunnier side of the...
Introducing Our Sake Gumi Goods
August 24, 2017
We're excited to launch our Sake Gumi products - the tokkuri (carafe) and ochoko (sake...
Hiroshima Eats at Chinchikurin (LA)
August 22, 2017
In honor of Hiroshima month here at Umami Mart, I visited Chinchikurin in LA a...
Don't Miss Our Anniversary Sale
August 17, 2017
Our Anniversary Sale starts today! This August, we celebrate five years in Oakland and as a huge...
Celebrating Hiroshima (August 2017)
August 15, 2017
Every year, August is a time for reflection. As a Japanese-American (and as a human)...
The Umami Mart Five Year Scrapbook
August 14, 2017
2017 not only marks five years of our Oakland shop (opened August 2012), but 10...
Split + Sculpt with the Yamachu Anvil Ice Pick
August 11, 2017
The Yamachu Anvil Ice Pick is one of our sexiest bar tools - sleek, chic and sharp....
Event Recap: 5th Annual UMAMI MART MATSURI
August 9, 2017
Umami Mart turned five years old this past week and we threw our biggest and...
Japanify: Sake On-the-Rocks
August 8, 2017
"Sake on ice? Are you serious?"... is usually the response I get when I tell...
Start Dreamin' with the Honolulu Guide by Highlight Travel Co.
August 7, 2017
We love Hawaii - the surf, sand and spam musubi is all we need for much needed...
Twin Peaks Bento
July 28, 2017
Kyle MacLachlan made this commercial to promote Twin Peaks: The Return in Japan. It's quirky...
How to Make a Japanese Whisky Highball with Kevin Diedrich
July 25, 2017
Kayoko and I met Kevin Diedrich back in 2011 when we threw the Gift of Food...