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Tampa Bay’s viral Japanese dessert bar, Kichi Taiyaki, is expanding

a stack of fluffy pancakes covered in a purple ube flavor
Ube Souflee Pancakes at Kichi Taiyaki

Kichi Taiyaki, a dessert shop known for its irresistibly cute creations, is expanding its reach with a new location in Lakeland. The popular Brandon spot, currently located at 2020 W Brandon Blvd #150, will soon serve its iconic Japanese-inspired treats at 3958 Florida Avenue South in Lakeland.

Famous for its TikTok-worthy desserts, Kichi Taiyaki has garnered attention for its fluffy soufflé pancakes and delightful jiggly sweets shaped like capybara, kittens, and ducks. These handcrafted desserts are almost too adorable to eat, but their irresistible flavors make them impossible to resist.

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ube soft serve ice cream in a cone shaped like a fish
Ube soft serve inside a Taiyaki | Photo via Kichi Taiyaki

A celebration of Japanese dessert culture at Kichi Taiyaki

Kichi Taiyaki’s menu is a celebration of Japanese dessert culture, offering soufflé pancakes, taiyakis, soft-serve ice cream, bingsu, and boba tea. Pancake flavors range from ube and Biscoff to brown sugar and crème brûlée, with special options like matcha white chocolate and a savory furikake flavor.

Their standout jiggly cat dessert, a viral hit in both Japan and Korea, resembles a firm pudding similar to panna cotta. This trendy treat is available in limited quantities, adding to its charm and exclusivity.

two jiggly pudding desserts shaped like cute animals
weet jiggly cat and capybara desserts

The cutest sweet treats in the region

At Kichi Taiyaki, the team focuses on quality and consistency, ensuring every dessert is crafted to perfection. The shop’s name, “Kichi,” means “fortunate” in Japanese, reflecting the owners’ gratitude for their loyal customers and their passion for bringing the best of Japanese desserts to Tampa Bay.

To stay updated on specials and new menu items, fans can follow Kichi Taiyaki on Instagram for mouthwatering visuals and announcements.

array of pastries shaped like fish, a plate of souflee pancakes with green and white sauce on top
Enjoy matcha white chocolate souflee pancakes

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