Somo In Roma

06/01/2026: A very cute and welcoming Japanese pastry shop where you can enjoy a unique breakfast or a quick lunch. A small gazebo in front of the shop allows you to eat both indoors and outdoors. The menu features traditional Japanese sweets as well as savory dishes like onigiri, uramaki, rice, and ramen. The desserts are homemade, and the flavors of the ingredients tell you they're fresh and made with love and dedication. The (presumably) owner was truly lovely, helpful, and very kind. She gave me some tips for my decision to try the Genmaicha, as its bitter taste might not be for everyone. The Roll Cake with matcha and white chocolate was delicious and soft, a true delight. Hiromi with umeshu, raspberry, and cocoa biscuits was very creamy yet delicate. The Umeshu Spritz was a really nice new thing to try, and much appreciated. Genmaicha is fresh and unique, with a very delicate flavor, and even though it's bitter, I personally still enjoyed it. The story of how the idea for Hiromi Cake came about is beautiful. It touched me. Sometimes people forget that the most beautiful and precious thing is the kindness you can show others, and it would be good to remember that, but unfortunately, not everyone understands this. I'd love to return to try other sweets and even other macha lattes. I'm happy with the wonderful experience I had at this little place. Thank you!

03/01/2026: A great experience for a first-time visitor to a place that truly feels like Japan: the desserts are truly varied and wonderfully flavorful, and the teas are equally delicious (especially the macha!). The service is impeccable and courteous, as the Japanese know how. Highly recommended for a poetically delicious afternoon snack.