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Gochiso
UWAA members get 15% off orders on the Gochiso website
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Kira Iwai ’19—Co-founder of Gochiso
Gochiso is an East-Asian–inspired snack mix brand founded by Kira (UW Class of 2019) and her partner, Brandon, made in Seattle, WA. Launched in summer 2024, Gochiso was born from the family kitchens that shaped them.
Kira’s mom, Coco, was famous for her holiday furikake mix and always-stocked snack pantry. Brandon’s Umma (Korean for “mom”) ran a beloved Korean restaurant in Edmonds, WA, sharing recipes passed down through generations.
They started with Coco’s Mix, inspired by Kira’s mom’s recipe, and have since grown to five snack mix flavors, including Umma’s Mix (gochujang), Baaba’s Mix (black sesame), Gong-Gong’s Mix (Sichuan), and Matcha Buddies. “Gochiso-sama” means gratitude after a meal — and that’s what Gochiso’s snack mixes hopes to share in every bite!
For more information, check out their Instagram @snackgochiso and website snackgochiso.com!
