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Today Only: 10% Off Umami Mart Japanese Spice Sets
December 18, 2016
The Umami Mart Japanese Spice Set features: Shichimi Togarashi, Umami Salt and Japanese Curry Powder. Packed in white gift box.
Today Only: 10% Off Japanify All Day
December 17, 2016
This self-published recipes zine was written by Umami Mart co-founder, Yoko Kumano.. It features 20 of her favorite simple Japanese recipes.
The Umami Reader: Try This Instant Ramen Hack
December 16, 2016
How to make your instant ramen taste better, the benefits of psychedelic mushrooms, psychedelic honey hunters, rock climbing to find medicinal herbs, more.
Today Only: 10% Off Copper Tamago Pans
December 16, 2016
Tamagoyaki is a Japanese rolled omelet. To properly make tamagoyaki, you must use a proper rectangular pan to keep its neat shape while it gently cooks.
Sake Gumi News: funk•y (December 2016)
December 15, 2016
This month's sakes defy expectations and are undeniably funky. With mushroomy aromas or yeasty flavors, they throw curveballs in how they’ve been brewed.
Today Only: 10% off Wormfun UMAMI and EAT Totes
December 15, 2016
If you need a gift for a friend who loves cooking, picnicking, and shopping, these Wormfun EAT and UMAMI Totes are a great option.
Today Only: 10% Off Bartender's Toolkits
December 14, 2016
Bartender's Toolkits come with a Diamond Cut Mixing Glass, a Trident Barspoon, a Jigger, and a Julep Strainer. Choose between Stainless Steel and 24K Gold.
The Details in the Design: The Sori Yanagi Collection
December 13, 2016
Sori Yanagi is one of Japan's most influential modern product designers. Read more about the four Sori Yanagi products we carry at Umami Mart.
Today Only: 10% off One Cup Sake Gift Set
December 13, 2016
The One Cup Sake Gift Set is the perfect present for a sake-loving friend who loves variety or who is just starting to discover their sake preferences.
The Umami Reader: This Is Why Brown Rice Sushi Isn't a Good Idea
December 9, 2016
Why science says brown rice is bad for sushi, Pikotaro's CBCC, how Roberta's has been implicated in Pizzagate, Tartine Bakery benefit for Ghost Ship, more.
Event Recap: Sake Gumi Underground
December 9, 2016
Last week we teamed up with Blind Tiger for our 2nd annual Sake Gumi Social. It was a great night of eating and drinking with sake enthusiasts.
The Dream Continues: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy
December 8, 2016
We carry two books that pay homage to the master sushi chef: Jiro Gastronomy and Jiro Philosophy. Both are written in both Japanese and English.