SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki
Type | Private |
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Industry | Chain restaurant/Franchise |
Founded | Koreatown, Los Angeles (2016 ) |
Founder | Matt Kim |
Number of locations | 26 |
Area served | United States |
Products | Soft serve & Taiyaki |
Website | www |
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 July 2019, SomiSomi began expanding into Texas. opening a location in Katy.[7] They would later open locations in Frisco, Carrollton, and Sugar Land.[8][9][10]
In June 2020, SomiSomi opened their first Nevada location in Las Vegas.[11]
References[]
- ^ Woo, Candice. "Korean-Style Soft-Serve Ice Cream Swirls Into Mira Mesa". Eater San Diego. Retrieved 29 July 2019.
- ^ Espinosa, Cristin. "Crepes and fish-shaped cakes: 5 must-visit Asian dessert spots at Frisco Ranch". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Meet Matt Kim of SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki in Koreatown". VoyageLA. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ Addison, Brian. "Popular Korean soft serve creamery SomiSomi coming to Bixby Knolls". Long Beach Post. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
- ^ "SoCal's SomiSomi Brings Their Taiyaki And Soft Serve To The Bay Area With South Bay Location". Alt 105.3. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ Braiotta, Kelli. "Wait, Ala Moana has a third soft serve: SomiSomi is open". Frolic Hawaii. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ Rubottom, Cicely. "This Popular California Ice Cream & Taiyaki Shop Just Opened Its First Texas Location In Katy". Narcity. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Hall, Christine. "SomiSomi to open in Sugar Land". Community Impact News. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- ^ Albee, Amanda. "Popular LA Soft Serve Shop SomiSomi Opens in Frisco". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
- ^ McCarthy, Amy. "SomiSomi's Ice Cream Stuffed Pastries Will Soon Arrive in Carrollton". Eater Dallas. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ Martin, Bradley. "Two Korean Dessert Restaurants Open in Chinatown's Shanghai Plaza". Eater Las Vegas. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
External links[]
- Restaurants established in 2016
- Companies based in Los Angeles
- Fast-food chains of the United States
- 2016 establishments in California
- Koreatown, Los Angeles