SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki
American chain of dessert restaurants
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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]
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Chain restaurant/Franchise |
| Founded | Koreatown, Los Angeles (October 21, 2016) |
| Founder | Matt Kim |
Number of locations | 33 |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Soft serve & Taiyaki |
| Website | www |
History
Somisomi was founded in October 21, 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] These locations include Irvine (Spectrum & Diamond Jamboree[6]), San Diego (Convoy,[7][8] Mira Mesa,[9] & UTC), Torrance, Garden Grove, Ontario,[10] Little Tokyo,[11] Huntington Beach, Fullerton, Long Beach,[12] and Sawtelle.[13]
In October 2018, Somisomi opened their first location outside of California in Honolulu, Hawaii.[14]
In February 2019, Somisomi opened their first location in Northern California[15] in Cupertino and later expanded to Elk Grove,[16] San Jose, Santa Clara, Sacramento, San Francisco, Natomas,[17] Palo Alto,[18] San Mateo, and Pleasanton.
In July 2019, Somisomi began expanding into Texas, opening a location in Katy.[19] They would later open locations in Frisco,[20] Carrollton,[21] and Sugar Land.[20][21][22]
In May 2020, Somisomi opened their first Nevada location in Las Vegas.[23] 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.[24][25]