SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki
TypePrivate
IndustryChain restaurant/Franchise
FoundedKoreatown, Los Angeles (2016 (2016))
FounderMatt Kim
Number of locations
33
Area served
United States
ProductsSoft serve & Taiyaki
Websitewww.somisomi.com

SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki is an American chain of independently owned and operated franchised stores based in Los Angeles, California.[1] They primarily serve Korean Bungeo-ppang (fish-shaped pastry) paired with soft serve, known together as ah-boong.[2]

History

SomiSomi was founded in 2016 by Matt Kim in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, California[3] The location quickly gained popularity and built a cult-like following, resulting in a fast expansion across Southern California.[4][5]

In October 2018, SomiSomi opened their first location outside of California in Honolulu, Hawaii.[6]

In October 2020, SomiSomi opened their first location in Northern California in Elk Grove[7], and later expanded to San Jose, Sacramento, San Francisco, Natomas[8], Cupertino, Palo Alto, and San Mateo.

In July 2019, SomiSomi began expanding into Texas. opening a location in Katy.[9] They would later open locations in Frisco, Carrollton, and Sugar Land.[10][11][12]

In June 2020, SomiSomi opened their first Nevada location in Las Vegas.[13] They would later open a second location in Henderson.

In August 2022, SomiSomi opened their first Washington location in Seattle. They would later open a second location in Bellevue.

In August 2022, SomiSomi opened their first Arizona location in Chandler[14].

References

  1. ↑ Woo, Candice. "Korean-Style Soft-Serve Ice Cream Swirls Into Mira Mesa". Eater San Diego. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
  2. ↑ Espinosa, Cristin. "Crepes and fish-shaped cakes: 5 must-visit Asian dessert spots at Frisco Ranch". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "Meet Matt Kim of SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki in Koreatown". VoyageLA. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Addison, Brian. "Popular Korean soft serve creamery SomiSomi coming to Bixby Knolls". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  5. ↑ "SoCal's SomiSomi Brings Their Taiyaki And Soft Serve To The Bay Area With South Bay Location". Alt 105.3. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
  6. ↑ Braiotta, Kelli. "Wait, Ala Moana has a third soft serve: SomiSomi is open". Frolic Hawaii. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
  7. ↑ "Somisomi". FOX40. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2023-11-28.
  8. ↑ www.bizjournals.com https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2023/07/12/5-things-somisomi-dessert-shop-opening-natomas.html. Retrieved 2023-11-29. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ↑ Rubottom, Cicely. "This Popular California Ice Cream & Taiyaki Shop Just Opened Its First Texas Location In Katy". Narcity. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
  10. ↑ Hall, Christine. "SomiSomi to open in Sugar Land". Community Impact News. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
  11. ↑ Albee, Amanda. "Popular LA Soft Serve Shop SomiSomi Opens in Frisco". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  12. ↑ McCarthy, Amy. "SomiSomi's Ice Cream Stuffed Pastries Will Soon Arrive in Carrollton". Eater Dallas. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
  13. ↑ Martin, Bradley. "Two Korean Dessert Restaurants Open in Chinatown's Shanghai Plaza". Eater Las Vegas. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
  14. ↑ "SomiSomi Soft Serve and Taiyaki to open first Arizona location in Chandler". ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV). 2022-06-02. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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