Ohmame — soy ice cream
Our Story
Ohmame started because we missed being able to casually enjoy ice cream the way we used to. Juntaro grew up in Japan and I grew up in San Francisco, but soy was always something familiar in both of our lives — comforting, everyday flavors we never really thought twice about growing up. We both loved ice cream, but because Juntaro is lactose intolerant, finding alternatives that actually felt rich, creamy, and satisfying proved to be a challenge. Most vegan desserts just never gave us that same comforting feeling we love. So we started experimenting in our kitchen with soy, hoping to create a frozen dessert that people would crave for how good it tastes — not because it's an alternative.
Love, Julia & Juntaro, Co-Founder & Investor of Ohmame
Concept
We start with a single base — soy.
Each expression builds on it through texture, aroma, and contrast.
Nothing is added that doesn't earn a place. The result is ice cream that feels familiar from the first bite and unexpected by the last.
Flavors
Just soy.
But never just one.
One base.
Finished differently, every time.
Matcha
Vanilla
Strawberry
Black Sesame
Hojicha
Yuzu
Soy Caramel
Coffee
FAQ
- What is special about Ohmame?
- Ohmame is a San Francisco Bay Area-based ice cream brand focusing on providing a soy experience heavily inspired by Japanese flavors. We are proud to source our soy milk from a local supplier as well as work with a local manufacturer. Fun fact: Ohmame means “bean” in Japanese!
- Why soy?
- Soy offers nutritional benefits such as high protein, fiber, iron, and skin improvement. Soy is an ingredient embedded in the Japanese lifestyle and is used for a variety of food products, such as soy sauce, miso paste, tofu, natto, and much more! Japanese people often refer to soybeans as “hatake no niku” meaning “meat of the field” due to it's high protein content.
- Is Ohmame ice cream vegan and dairy-free?
- Yes! Our base is 100% plant-based. Crafted from organic soybeans, we pride ourselves in keeping our formula lactose-free, so those with dairy allergies can enjoy as well. We also use non-GMO and gluten free ingredients.
- Does Ohmame contain allergens?
- Our product is made from, you guessed it— soy. Some flavors may contain other common allergens such as tree nuts, sesame, etc. Please check the full ingredient and allergen info on each flavor card provided above.
- Do you ship?
- Not yet. The texture we're after doesn't survive in transport. We'd rather you taste our ice cream the way we intend after we perfect our process.
- Do you cater for private events?
- Please reach out to us at info.ohmame@gmail.com if you are interested in booking us. We will see what we can do!
- Where can I find you?
- Currently, we are working on expanding our business. We plan to start hosting events around the San Francisco Bay Area at various farmer's markets, food events, and collaboration pop-ups. More information coming soon…