Two years ago, chef-owner John Hong earned a Michelin recommendation for his Convoy District restaurant Hidden Fish, which was San Diego’s first timed omakase-only restaurant when it opened in 2018.

Umami is a funny word. It’s often overused — mostly by people (and, unfortunately, some chefs) who don’t fully understand it or how the palate reacts when umami is present and well-balanced in a dish.

Chef Tokuoka of Kyoto’s Kitcho restaurant is in town to cook at the James Beard House next Tuesday. Tokuoka is known for traditional kaiseki cuisine, but his showcase at the James Beard House is ...

Alain Allegretti, who came to New York City at the turn of the century to work at Le Cirque and has mostly worked in fine dining ever since, is now heading up the six Fig & Olive restaurants. Alvin ...

Led by head chef/owner Cong Nguyen, Umami Japanese Bistro has set itself apart with its inventive and contemporary culinary approach to sushi. After a successful Omakase-style prix-fixe menu event, ...

Let me start by saying that if you’ve had Cup Noodles, your mind is about to be blown by Umami. The restaurant, located on a bustling corner in downtown Bangor, is the perfect place for a warm bowl of ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. While white mushrooms and the ubiquitous baby bellas are ...

Mushrooms and tamari sauce provide some umami (deliciousness) in this stir-fry. Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add mushrooms; stir-fry until lightly browned. Transfer mushrooms to plate with slotted ...