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Japanify: Chicken Hambagu
July 18, 2013
The Japanese dish hambagu derives from the Hamburg steak. Hamburg steak is the patty of a...
The Ramen Shaman: Shhh, It's a Secret!
July 17, 2013
Two years ago, bored at work with nothing better to do but read through American...
Carrot Shochu Pickles
July 16, 2013
By Steven Sharafian I spend a fair amount of time making tsukemono (pickles). I focus...
Postcard from Tokyo: Cutting Soba/ Missing Finger (Ikebukuro)
July 15, 2013
On my recent trip to Japan, Kuni and I went to a kona-ya (flour shop)...
Super Faminto VIDEO: Umami Baby Zac + Brazilian Baby Food
July 12, 2013
Zac was born at the end of last year, so for the last eight months...
Road Trip to LA!
July 11, 2013
Everytime I go to LA, I like it more than the last time. I didn't...
Kuishinbo: A Trip to Yugeta Shoyu Brewery (Saitama)
July 10, 2013
I recently spent a month visiting my family in Tokyo. I had so many great...
Upcoming Event: Shochu Tasting @ 18 Reasons (SF)
July 9, 2013
Shochu tends to be the drink of choice around here on Umami Mart, but we...
Slightly Peckish: Bincho Yakitori (LDN)
July 9, 2013
Yakitori is the perfect food: delicious, dainty morsels that come in a variety of ingredients...
Kayo's Kitchen: Natt-ongs
July 8, 2013
Don't we all have that certain staple food, drink or condiment in our lives that...
Postcard from Tokyo: Hungry Ajikawa Curry Shop (Suidobashi)
July 5, 2013
Hambagu (hamburger) curry rice with an over-easy egg and a touch of fresh cream. Our uncle's...
Happy Summer: Umami Mart Closed July 1-4
June 28, 2013
Yup, that's right, we'll be closed for most of July 4 week. We're heading down...