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Upcoming Event: Our Annual Hanukkah Party with The Forest Feast
December 7, 2015
The fourth annual Hanukkah celebration at Umami Mart with Erin Gleeson of The Forest Feast and Rabbi Jack. Latkes and cider served.
Taste the Magic: Try Haku Shoyu This Saturday
December 3, 2015
We are hosting a free Haku Shoyu tasting on Saturday, December 5, from noon-3 p.m. Taste the magic and get inspired to make something delicious with them.
Event Recap: Stirred Not Shaken at Forgery SF
November 30, 2015
We hosted a cocktail making event at Forgery with Plumpjack Wine & Spirits on how to stir the perfect cocktail and when a drink is shaken vs. stirred.
Japanify: Yuzu Kanten
November 23, 2015
Kanten is a jelly-like substance made from agar agar. It’s completely vegan and gluten free. In this recipe, I used three fresh yuzu to make yuzu kanten.
Hasami Porcelain in Gloss Gray
November 19, 2015
Introducing Gloss Gray! This collection of ceramic tableware has a shiny surface that mixes and matches well with all Hasami pieces.
Event Recap: Mad About Genshu, Our First Sake Gumi Social!
November 16, 2015
We had our very first Sake Gumi Social last weekend -- it was a BLAST! This event was exclusive to Sake Gumi members, held at Ramen Shop's new bar annex.
Upcoming Event: Free Tasting with Q Drinks and Workhorse Bitters
November 13, 2015
Saturday Nov. 14 from 12-3 p.m. at Umami Mart. Get ideas for inventive drinks to serve at your upcoming holiday party using Workhorse bitters and Q Drinks!
Announcing the Studio Arhoj Pop-Up @ Umami Mart
November 9, 2015
We’re excited to announce that Danish design and ceramics makers Studio Arhoj will have its first U.S. pop-up shop inside Umami Mart
Our New Kenzan Ceramics Heritage Mugs are a Handsome Pair
November 5, 2015
Originally made in the 1960s for American consumers by Kenzan Ceramics in Japan, they never made it Stateside until we brought them to Umami Mart.
Upcoming Event: Runoff Book Release Party with Tom Manning
November 3, 2015
Runoff Book Release Party with creator Tom Manning Get your book signed by Tom, enter a raffle drawing, and look through Tom’s original art and illustration tools!
Now Online: Studio Arhoj Umami Mart Exclusive Posters!
October 29, 2015
Copenhagen-based Studio Arhoj created 3 minimalist poster designs exclusively for Umami Mart. We're happy to announce you can now buy them online!
Umami Map: Izakaya Gaku in Honolulu and Other Island Gems
October 26, 2015
Where to eat in Honolulu, Hawaii.