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Kichi Taiyaki - Japanese Desserts Cafe

4.0 (114 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Taiyaki
James M.

What a great place. The desserts are pretty great. I got some taiyaki, the chocolate capybara, and the jelly cat. But I also go the Ube ice cream in the fish/taiyaki waffle cone. Personally, the ice cream in the waffle cone was worth the trip from Tampa. It was fantastic. The atmosphere here is very clean with modern furniture. I was a big fan of the music playing here. The service was good too. It's definitely worth checking out if you have a sweet tooth

Teresa L.

Went here for the fluffy pancakes. Service: had to wait for someone to show up at the counter, but was otherwise OK. Food: we ordered the mango pancakes, the cookie butter pancakes and the chicken bento box. All was good. The pancakes are really more of a dessert place. Extremely light and fluffy, they feel like eating air. The chicken bento box was our favorite. Summary: While we had no big complaints here, it was a bit pricey and was fun for a Sunday morning brunch. So do with tasty what you will. Would return if in the area and looking for dessert.

Angela S.

We came here to try their famous Ube pancakes but ended up ordering that and a Taiyaki Sweet Filling (pastries shapes as fish with sweetness stuffed inside) and Karaage Popcorn Chicken. My favorite was the Ube pancake of course, followed by the popcorn chicken. Portions of the food are enough for 2-3 people. When you walk in, take a peek at the menu on the wall and make your way to the register to order. Once you order, you can sit anywhere and wait for your number to be called. We went on a weekend during lunch time, and while there was a decent amount of people, we were able to find a table easily. While waiting, you can take your selfies at the bench area or play the Claw machine to win a stuffed animal. A cute little spot off 60 near the Brandon Mall in the same plaza as Outback. You won't be disappointed!

Mari H.

I had been dying to try this fluffy pancakes for some time now, whenever I saw them on Instagram but now of them featured were close to where I lived. On a day that I was spending time for with niece, I figured it would be a good time to try them out and we were near Brandon where I had seen this location had them. Of course, she had never heard of them but normally is willing to try anything sweet. I was so excited to see that they had Ube on the menu as one of the flavor toppings so naturally that is what we ordered. I'll be honest, they are a little expensive for what you get and not knowing how my niece would like them, I wasn't willing to get her one just for herself. We made this just a snack that we could share and get food later if we wanted. The shop is super cute on the inside with lots of photo op areas. The Ube was great and I am glad I was finally able to try these yummy pancakes.

Grace H.

While this restaurant is well known for its sweet desserts, I decided to try their bento box for the first time -- specifically the chicken bento box -- and I was pleasantly surprised. The box came well-assembled: white rice topped with teriyaki chicken, garnished with rice seasoning, a side of noodles also seasoned with rice seasoning, a salad with dressing, and two pieces of fried gyoza. The gyoza were the highlight for me -- crispy and quite good. Overall, the ensemble made for a satisfying, no-fuss meal. Simple, decent, and I wouldn't hesitate to order it again. The ambiance is where this place really adds some personality. One corner of the restaurant is dedicated to DIY painting activities, making it a great spot for creative types or families. On the other side, there are claw machines for those feeling lucky enough to win a stuffed toy. It gives the place a lively, playful energy that sets it apart from your average dining spot. Service was good. All in all, a fun place for an easy, enjoyable meal

Crème Brûlée Fluffy Pancakes
Layla A.

Kichi Taiyaki has to be one of the coolest spots to have opened in the Brandon area for Asian dessert fanatics. The service always friendly. They offer a plethora of dessert options such as BingSu, Famous Fluffy Pancakes, Boba, Coffee, Matcha, Ube, Taiyaki... this amazing list goes on. I recently tried their soft serve matcha ice cream with the Taiyaki with fruit pebbles and matcha powder on top (2 toppings included) and it was delicious!! My friend loved her ice cream as well and loved the vibe of the place as a KPOP fan she is with their KPOP music. It's a great spot to chill with friends and family, they even have a few arcade games to play; which we even won a capybara plushie! One of my proudest moments LOL. My family absolutely love their fluffy pancakes. I ordered the Creme brûlée pancake Togo however by the time I got home it wasn't as fluffy. However, as long as you eat your pancake fresh there my family says it's mouth-watering delicious. I also have tried their coffee, as well delicious and rich, they also had a milk substitute which is amazing for my lactose intolerant peeps. Go check them out when you're in the area!

Packaging
Maryerie R.

The decor in this location is super cute and very Instagramable . The food was delicious. I had the bacon, mozzarella and corn as well as the chicken, mayo and mozzarella and cream cheese, hotdog, and pork floss. Super delicious and affordable. I also got a Mango Passionfruit Fruit Tea with Strawberry popping boba. Excited to come back.

Red bean taiyaki
Melinda N.

Ordered the classic soufflé pancake and the red bean taiyaki. Pancakes were pricey for the taste. The taiyaki didn't quite have the outer crust crunch that I expected. Service was good. Ambiance: this place has cute decor and is a good spot for young people to hang out.

Rachael C.

After seeing this place keep popping up on Tik Tok I was excited to try it. They offer a good variety of food options from both savory to sweet and had a nice selection of coffee and tea to pick from, perfect for anyone craving something different. Their fluffy Japanese pancakes are a standout, but the real surprise was the range of savory dishes alongside the desserts. I tried the taiyaki in chicken, Ube, and red bean flavors. I was really impressed with the variety, having savory options like chicken alongside the sweet red bean and Ube was great. I had been excited to try the tuna flavor, but sadly, they were out that day. All the taiyaki flavors we tried were delicious. For pancakes, I got for the Ube crème brûlée pancakes, which were a seasonal option. These pancakes were very indulgen. They were super fluffy and topped with a rich, caramelized crème brûlée cream on top. While they were a bit on the sweet side (perfect for anyone with a major sweet tooth!), I was really glad to have the savory options like the taiyaki to balance it. Overall, if you're in the mood for a unique dessert experience definitely give this place a try. I'll be back to try more of their taiyaki and maybe try the tuna next time!

Custard Taiyaki
Kitty A.

Stopped here after dinner for a quick snack I was excited to try the Uber ice cream, but they didn't have any, although it's on the display board. The girl said that was last week so we settled for the Nutella and vanilla swirl. We also ordered the custard taiyaki and the Uber matcha. Everything was good, the ice cream is one of the best soft serves I have had.

Biscoff pancake
Andia M.

Came in on a Sunday afternoon and was immediately greeted with friendly service. Ordered the Biscoff pancakes and they were stack high, soft, and jiggly of course!

Karaage Spicy Popcorn Chicken
Jaimee M.

This place is really cute inside. It wasn't just at all around lunch time on a Wednesday. I orders the Karaage Popcorn Chicken spicy. It was hot, fresh, and really good. However, it wasn't spicy to me. I also ordered the mango passion fruit tea. I'm this was also really good and not overly sweet.

Tiffany H.

I went to Kichi Taiyaki and had their mango passionfruit tea with brown boba as well as the spicy gyoza! The mango passionfruit tea was very refreshing and delicious. The boba added a nice little touch to it. The veggie gyoza was fresh, hot, and tasty. It had a nice flavor and kick to it. The dipping sauce gave it a delightful balance to the spice. I would definitely recommend adding this place to your must try's. The service was great and I was assisted immediately.

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2.9 mi•Brandon

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I thought the $3.49 brownie with fudge was better than all of the dozen cookies that I tried. Next…read moretime, I'll ask if they can heat mine up or get a fresh one out of the oven and it would be perfect. In my photos I numbered the $25.99 12 mini cookies with 1 being the best and 10 being the worst. I couldn't label the 11th cookie, but just look at the photo. I did order 2 chcolate chip cookies on the left side. I didn't try all of the cookies, but here is my ranking from best to worst: (Best) 1. Red Velvet - the icing is actually delicious 2. Birthday Cake 3. Peanut Butter 4. Pink Strawberry 5. Stuffed Oreo white chocolate 6. Stuffed Oreo milk chocolate 7. Turtle caramel chocolate 8. M&M 9. Sprinkle 10. Chocolate Chip (I ordered 2) 11. Snickerdoodle Overall, if I came back for cookies, only the top 2 were worth ordering. The brownie you should absolutely get. For any other style cookie, Bake N babes (especially chocolate chip) or Indy's cookies are the best you can get around Tampa Bay.

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5.0(1 review)
0.7 mi•Brandon

So walking pass this place first thing I saw was the sign that said Fried Oreos, Fried Cheesecake,…read moreFried Twinkies, Fried Brownies... I seriously talked myself into walking pass it as I kept looking saying OMG You do not have all this goodness right here.. they laughed at me and say come on you gotta try it.. I said nooooo I can't it's not what I walked in this mall for. I continued to the clothing store across from them but leaving out I had to pass Remo's so guess what we found each other and I couldn't pass up those Oreos.. They were everything I thought it was going to be. Sam was working behind the register she was amazing, super sweet and helpful she made sure to go over the menu with and all the extra things i could add. She was working with another gentlemen who was preparing the order. He was delightful very pleasant he really made it extra hard when I was passing by he kept saying "why not" You won't regret it" Listen if you're wanted a super nice treat while shopping in the Brandon Town Center Mall you should definitely try them out. They are right outside Books a Million, so again a place that easy to get to and leave out if you're in a rush. Sam thanks for making my afternoon feel like being at the fair, wanting nothing but the foods lol but less stressful of all the people and most importantly showing me that goodness not only comes with the items on your menu but the people like you and your staff working behind the counter. These were perfect in every way and with that added sea salt caramel drizzled on top I'm still shaking my head.

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Great Service and Food! First time at this restaurant. We had Falafel. Next time we will try the…read morePizza.

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4.5(50 reviews)
1.8 mi
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Best key lime pie I have eaten! Peanut butter pie is…read moredelicious also. Winn Dixie sells them.

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