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by Meda Kerluke Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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What do you order at Somi Somi?

So if I'm near a Somi Somi, you can be darn sure I'll be popping in for a Taiyaki cone filled with adzuki bean and a swirl of whatever sounds good that day. I typically go for the black sesame, matcha or ube while the hubby gets a Taiyaki with custard and the strawberry or mango vanilla swirl.

Is somisomi available for take-out?

"We are available for take-out! Every SomiSomi location is currently practicing social distancing by limiting the number of persons inside the shop. Floor sticker indications, hand sanitizers, and consistent wipe-down of high-contact areas are set in place to make sure eve…"

Is somisomi taiyaki good?

The taiyaki are beautifully chewy with a crispy bite on the outside. They are just amazing fresh. This is my gold standard for taiyaki (in Japan a famous taiyaki shop refused to make me taiyaki without filling, so I'm thankful that SomiSomi has that as an option).

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How much does SomiSomi cost?

The cost is $3.75 for two fishes or $7.95 for five. SomiSomi also serves ah-boong, soft-serve ice cream in fish-shaped waffle cones or cups with a choice of additional fillings and toppings.

Is SomiSomi lactose free?

All of the flavors, except for milk, are lactose-free – great for those lactose-intolerant diners out there (the soft serve, however, is not vegan as it contains dairy).

Is SomiSomi only in California?

In October 2018, SomiSomi opened their first location outside of California in Honolulu, Hawaii. In July 2019, SomiSomi began expanding into Texas.

What is SomiSomi made of?

Right: Matcha & Black Sesame swirl, custard filling, topped with fruity pebbles and crushed Oreos. The ice cream melted really fast so this was the only good picture I got. I was surprised at how mild the ube flavor was.

What is taiyaki ice cream?

Taiyaki is made from a waffle-like batter that is baked in a mold in the shape of a fish and filled with red bean paste, similar to Japanese sweets like dorayaki (a Japanese red bean pancake). Taiyaki is designed to look like a tai (red seabream), which are fish eaten during celebrations in Japan.

Does SomiSomi have egg?

No, unfortunately they don't have vegan options. MILK in all ice cream flavors. EGG in the taiyaki and somi somi fish cone batter.

Is taiyaki Japanese or Korean?

Japanese taiyaki and Korean bungeoppang are both filled, fish-shaped pastries; The main difference is the name. Taiyaki gets its name from “tai,” the Japanese word for “sea bream.” “Bungeo” is Korean for “crucian carp,” a fish with a slightly different shape.

How much does taiyaki cost?

And how much does it cost? Some taiyaki might be a “regular” size, whereas others might be a “mini” size, but it will generally be around 100-200 yen (US$1-2) for a single person snack size. See more on the cost of food in Japan.

Who is the owner of SomiSomi?

owner Sean KimSomi Somi owner Sean Kim told NBC 7 the Ah-Boong -- with its colors, textures and overall beauty -- begs to be photographed.

Is SomiSomi Japanese?

SomiSomi is a Korean brand with creamier ice cream and they call their fish shaped taiyakis "ah boong". Their flavors are matcha, ube, Oreo, milk, and weekly swirls.

What are the toppings at SomiSomi?

We've got Oreo® crumbs, Strawberry, macaron, Graham crackers, Fruity Pebbles®, rainbow sprinkles and so much more. Sprinkle on!

Why is SomiSomi closed?

Lim, along with her husband Daniel Hwang, opened the Temple City location on January 24, 2020. The shop was forced to close on March 17 due to state- and city-wide mandates to curb the spread of COVID-19.

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