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Somisomi is a dessert shop that focuses on the combination of freshly made taiyaki and soft serve, creating a dessert experience that feels both nostalgic and modern. We walked into a casual, easygoing space where the concept is simple but works well: warm fish-shaped waffle cones filled with different flavors paired with creamy soft serve and toppings. The setup is straightforward and the atmosphere stays relaxed, making it a fun stop for a quick dessert rather than a place you would spend a long time sitting. The taiyaki is the main highlight and gives the desserts their signature appeal. The outside has a light crispness while the inside stays soft, creating a nice contrast with the cold soft serve. The fillings offer a good mix of classic and creative options, with red bean, custard, black sesame, and Nutella being some of the popular choices. We tried the red bean, which keeps things traditional with a mild sweetness, and the black sesame, which adds a nuttier flavor that pairs especially well with the waffle texture. Nutella works well if you prefer something richer and more dessert-like, with the warm pastry melting slightly against the chocolate spread. The soft serve is what brings everything together, with flavors like matcha and ube standing out. The matcha has a noticeable tea flavor without becoming too intense, and the ube adds a sweeter, more dessert-focused option that complements the warm pastry nicely. Adding toppings like cookies or cereal gives the dessert extra texture and makes each order feel more customizable. The combination of warm taiyaki, cold soft serve, and different fillings is what makes Somisomi different from a typical ice cream stop, with the temperature contrast and variety of textures keeping each bite interesting. Service is usually quick, which fits the style of the shop since most people come in for a treat on the go. The staff handles the steady flow efficiently, and the turnover moves at a pace that keeps the line from backing up. The menu is straightforward, but there are enough combinations to make repeat visits interesting, with the rotating soft serve flavors and filling options giving you room to try something new each time. Somisomi is a fun dessert spot that does a great job with a simple concept, especially if you enjoy Asian-inspired desserts and want something that balances warm, crispy, creamy, and sweet in one order. The quality of the taiyaki and the balance of flavors make it a worthwhile stop when you are in the mood for something a little different from the usual ice cream or pastry run.
A classic Cupertino Main Street staple. I used to come here a lot during my childhood, and it's popular amongst the nearby high schools. Their quality is solid, and their prices seem inflation-resistant, which is incredible. The service is always standard. I definitely feel bad for the high schoolers working there dealing with super long lines. There's a good amount of outdoor seating, but be prepared to wait a bit to order. I really like their fresh taiyaki - they make it right in front of you, so it's served piping hot. You can also choose from a variety of fillings. The soft serve is delicious (and lactose free!). I enjoy their classic ube and matcha flavors. The most recent time I visited, I tried the sakura berry soft serve, which wasn't my favorite. It had a sickly sweet artificial taste, almost like bubblegum. I'll definitely be coming again but sticking with the classic soft serve flavors.
Came on a hot Sunday around 2pm and SomiSomi was packed. It's located in a large food plaza with plenty of parking thanks to nearby garages. The shop itself is pretty small and more of a grab-and-go spot, but there's outdoor seating close by. I have not had SomiSomi in a really long time, and I really liked that they rotate their flavors. I ordered: -Matcha and sakura berry swirl with an upside-down ahboong and custard filling: soft serve was smooth and creamy. The matcha was solid, not too bitter with a nice level of sweetness. The standout for me was the sakura berry. It wasn't overly floral and blended really well with the strawberry flavor. I usually don't go for floral desserts, but I'd definitely get this one again. 5/5. Service was friendly, and they were clearly working hard to keep up with the crowd. Even with how busy it was, my wait was about 10-15 minutes, which felt reasonable. All in all, a solid dessert stop with unique flavors that make it worth coming back to try more.
Was looking for some dessert and saw this place. We got the soft serve ice cream in a cup - cookies and cream with sprinkles. Also decided to try the taiyaki -which are fish shaped pancakes with filling. - we chose to have Nutella and custard. They were made to order so there's a bit of a wait. The Taiyaki with Nutella was delicious - crisp on the outside and oozing with Nutella on the inside. We also had one with custard filling. The flavor of the custard was a bit disappointing in comparison to the Nutella. There's also other filling choices like red bean, matcha and a few others I can't remember. The choice of ice cream also came with a hollowed out Taiyaki on top. Really cool idea. There are tables outside to sit on a nice day. The staff at Somi Somi were friendly. Would come back again to try other flavors. And take more pictures!
You know banana matcha hates to see me coming! When I found out this was their swirl of the week, I didn't think twice. Parking was surprisingly easy on a Wednesday night, the line was also not long at all. The girl working hadn't tried the swirl, but she was able to provide her recommendation for the banana pudding flavor and it was helpful. If I worked here I would be trying everything. I appreciate that they tell you what has lactase so you know when to pop your Lactaid. On to the flavor, we ordered banana pudding and matcha swirl, ofc. I just got a few Biscoff crumbles on top and that was soooo good. My partner got Oreo and biscoff crumbles with a Nutella filled Taiyaki. The matcha really compliments the sweet banana pudding. However I do wish the banana flavor was less artificial. It reminded me of banana Laffy Taffy. No seating inside, but plenty of pet-friendly tables outside!
This Somisomi review is long overdue. Been frequenting this spot for Asian ice cream since the first time they've opened. Nowadays, I'm not the biggest ice cream person, however, last month, I had the hugest craving for matcha soft serve and they did not disappoint! My favorite thing is that they're not too sweet, so it's perfect for an Asian sweet treat. I got an upside down Ahboong with a matcha custard + matcha soft serve and extra matcha powder on top. Soooooo fire. Definitely hit the spot. I give this last experience an 8.5/10. Matcha on matcha on matcha. I also love how their soft serve is lactose intolerant-friendly. Thanks for saving my stomach LOL. The vibes inside the store are cool, very much set up takeout, with outdoor seating. Overall, definitely will come back if I ever have another crazy matcha soft serve craving.
I came on a Sunday around 2:30 and Ommgg the line was out the door and continued to be out the door and even longer when I left!! The total wait was about 20 minutes. There is only one employee and he was huffin it!! If they had another employee it would be so helpful! I got the banana pudding and matcha swirl with custard in my little fish with coconut flakes on top and it was soo soo good!!! There is no seating, just a counter. I want to get the banana pudding again before it leaves!
I really like the upside down ahboong which has a filled Taiyaki placed on top of your soft serve. On the day that we came, they offered 4 different flavors (Cookies n Cream, Matcha, Ube and Banana Pudding) and 2 swirls (Cookes n Cream + Matcha, Ube + Banana Pudding). They used to offer a Black Sesame flavor which I liked a lot and hope that they'll bring back next time I come, but I ended up choosing the plain Ube flavor. For fillings, my go to is always either Custard or Red Bean. The combination of having soft serve and then following with a bite of taiyaki is so amazing. Somisomi is definitely one of my go to dessert spots and I would highly recommend you try it if you haven't yet!
I came pretty late at night after craving dessert after dinner. It was surprisingly still pretty busy inside. The interior is very bright and welcoming, but there is no seating. I got the Ube soft serve topped with Oreos and a macaroon. It was "not too sweet" and very delicious. Overall, I had a great experience and will be back for more!
We went on Friday 6/26/2026 at 3:40 pm and the guy with curly hair working had no interest in welcoming us to the store or asking us what we wanted. When we did get out ice cream, we went outside and came back a few minutes later with nobody at the front desk. We made eye contact with the same guy who was at the back and he just went back to doing whatever he was doing without saying he'd be out in a minute or anything like that. More customers came and we just stood there wondering if anyone is going to help us. Eventually he came out and didn't apologize at all and just took orders reluctantly. Now the ice cream itself - he gave us such a TINY amount. I took a picture to show what somisomi advertised on the poster vs the pitiful short little squirt we got. Like three swirls short of the picture! You can see we haven't eaten off the top because our matcha powder topping is still there. We really got it this short. Unbelievable. We are not the type to be confrontational about getting more and felt weird asking for more. But we for sure wanted people to be warned. This guy needs major re-training or people will stop coming to this location entirely.
Delicious flavors We're sad they don't have a location up in Portland! This was on my list of places to visit when I went to the Bay. Their soft serve flavor menu is simple-- milk, matcha, sesame, ube, or two combination swirls. It was hard for me to pick because they happen to have my favorite flavors--matcha, ube, and sesame!! We chose Matcha and Sesame swirl in an ahboong style with a taro filling. That taiyaki is so much better than the traditional waffle cone. The filling makes it too. No lines when we went around early afternoon on a weekday. We will definitely be back when we visit the area again. read more
SomiSomi has been on my list to check out for quite sometime and when my friend suggested to go, I was excited to have a taste test. We went on a Saturday evening and it was BUSY! A line out the door, like we're attending an exclusive club. (At least there were plenty of parking). Waited in line for about 20 minutes. Once I got to the front, it was fun to watch the staff prepare the taiyaki, complete each order and see the happy customers leave with their custom AhBoongs. I was hoping to get a green tea+black sesame swirl, but they didn't have that combo available for the current week. Instead, We got: 1) Ube+Black Sesame Swirl, AhBoong Taro, topped with sprinkles & Fruity Pebbles 2) Sesame Soft Serve, AhBoong Custard, topped with Oreo crumbs I must say, it's a lot smaller than expected... and it melted so fast because the fish-cone is freshly warm and the soft serve doesn't stand a chance. I'm a huge ice cream fan and love tasty prominent flavors. SomiSomi has great flavor options, but they tasted more like vanilla/milk, instead of the flavors advertised. The Black Sesame soft serve was a light gray at most and I could barely taste the black sesame flavor. The Ube soft serve had a nice purple hue, and you can taste a little Ube flavor, but overall it was lacking. Disappointed to say that I won't be a regular customer and have no urgency to come back to SomiSomi anytime soon. I'd much prefer to grab flavorful ice cream at my usual spots or pick up a pint from the store. However, I can see the hype around SomiSomi and why so many people would like to treat themselves to it. They do make cute and presentable soft serve cones and offer plenty of fun toppings to personalize your order. This is a great place for friends and families to spend quality time together and share desserts. read more
Long lines, however they are a well oiled machine and the line moved quickly considering all the ice cream fish waffle holders are made to order As I was ordering I found it hard to understand our order taker due to another employee yelling out customers name every few seconds. It was almost comical, I would say "what?" And as soon as she started to talk, another name would be yelled out. I ordered mine with matcha green tea and custard sprinkled with graham crackers and a strawberry. Positives: lots of ice cream and very tasty. Freshly made waffle cones, you can definitely hear your name being called out " they have an employee with a good pair of lungs" Negatives: ice cream melts fast and makes a mess, the freshly made waffle fish cone has no flavor "maybe I have COVID" I think adding some or "more" vanilla would make a huge improvement, the cone gets soggy quickly at the bottom, it's hard to understand anything because of the employee with a good pair of lungs calling out names and last but not least, I wish they would've put more custard in the cone as that was really tasty. read more
5 years ago
Came here on a Monday evening with family and there was a line out the door, as expected since it's summer (although that night was chilly). My favorite combination is milk and matcha, although when I went, it had black sesame and milk. I got a taiyaki cup to share. We got the taiyaki with custard filling. I usually don't have a big enough of a sweet tooth to eat one on my own. Just like in SoCal, the fish was hot and soft, and the ice cream was milky thick! I love it. The wait was around 15 minutes for us and we could tell the workers were trying to get through the day because the line was constantly filled. Overall great for a sweet fix! read more
Yum!! I'm a sucker for matcha desserts. Was in the area and decided to stop by for a little treat. Surprisingly a lot of dessert places in this little plaza. With a Sul & Beans, Meet Fresh, 85 degrees, this SomiSomi has a lot of competition. I arrived a little before opening at noon and a line was slowly forming. Got a matcha soft serve in a cup with a red bean-filled taiyaki on top. The soft serve was nice and thick, super good quality. The taiyaki was freshly made, warm, super nice eggy flavor. What a wonderful combination. I declined extra toppings on the soft serve, though would've added more for the IG factor. It was plenty sweet and packed as is. All in all, would come back. Totally worth the hype. read more
This place is always poppin' -- and for good reason! Don't get too discouraged by the line, it goes by pretty quickly. The inside is small, nowhere to sit. However there are benches and tables outside. The ordering system is pretty simple: choose your set-up, flavor, and toppings. I love that there are staple flavors, as well as seasonal ones too. During this trip we ordered: -Matcha / Guava with matcha topping and custard filling -Ube / Cookies & Cream and Nutella filling Amazing, never disappointed by the taste or quality. The fish cones are always perfectly cooked and filled with a generous amount of ice cream. I will 100% be back. read more
A simple but flavorful soft serve ice cream accessorized with crunchy fish-shaped waffle and toppings is such a good dessert treat! At $5.95 price, totally worth it! I love the Ube and Sesame flavor. They rotate their featured mix and I'm lucky today to get this combo. Other flavors are Matcha and Milk. I also bought Taiyaki, the waffle, on the side. There are choices of filling and I usually go with Nutella as a safe choice. I have to try the other fillings, maybe next time. read more
4 years ago
This is my second time at Somi Somi, and it's a great dessert spot! I got a matcha + milk soft serve in a cup and it hits the spot after having my late lunch. As far as I know, each Somi Somi spot has different flavors switching up every week. This specific location has: ube + black sesame and matcha + milk for this week's swirl. I kinda wish it had better flavors this week though, but it is what it is. read more
5 years ago
SomiSomi is my favorite Korean dessert chain! They sell Ah-Boong which is soft serve in taiyaki aka fish-shaped waffle cones! I love the creamy soft serve swirls and how you can fill the mochi-texture taiyakis with custard. You can also just get the taiyaki without ice cream. My favorite custard filling is red bean! We ordered: Vanilla swirl with taiyaki Sesame and matcha swirl with taiyaki Matcha swirl with taiyaki Taiyakis with red bean and oreo fillings Every week they have different swirl combos and the toppings are free! The line in Main Street Cupertino location gets pretty long but moves quickly. It's the perfect place to grab dessert with friends after dinner. read more
I've been seeing this for a while and have been curious to try it. Needless to say the crispy and chewy texture of the taiyaki was delicious! However, the filling was not that good. The ube one had the weirdest floral note to it. Which I've never tasted with ube. The custard also had a slight floral note to it too. Bleh. Maybe it was the soap they used to wash the pans? The only one I really liked was the red bean taiyaki. No seating but this area is nice to walk around in and enjoy your treat. It's open later than the Valley Fair location and the employees there are nice. read more
5 years ago
Well I'm screwed. Used to be pretty fit, liked going to the gym, didn't really eat too many sweets, yadda yadda whatever, but maaaaan, this place is gonna ruin everything! IT'S TOO FREAKING GOOD! Let me paint for you a pretty picture: We rolled up on a somewhat cloudy day, weather was a bit temperamental, so we were wearing our coats to enjoy some outside seating. Socially distanced from all the other street urchins, of course. When we pulled up to the spot, around 13:00, there was noooobooooodyyyyy there! Can you even imagine that?! Thank Buddha I don't live within walking distance of this place, cuz I'd be here every single day without question. I decided to go with the Ube Soft Swerve cuz it's purple and I like purple. Holy Moly was this good! So, it's mostly like eating your favourite Vanilla Ice Cream Cone from MacDanold's, but with a good hint of Ube in it. It was DIVINE. Straight up sent sent from God directly into my mouthhole. I did try the Black Sesame, but it's just not for me. Tried it with the Mochi Donuts, meh, tried it here, still meh. But now I know that now matter what I do, Black Sesame just ain't my thing, and that's okay. It's okay to be a little different in these trying times, but I just wish black sesame would stop trying to exist. HA! :D read more
What's not to love about SomiSomi!!! Their ice cream is super creamy, the service is fast (even when lines are long), and the taiyaki has a crispy outside and chewy interior with lots of filling! The ice cream is on the sweet side but still really good. Ube and black sesame are my 2 favorites but matcha is really good as well. The portions are reasonable for the price. Parking in the plaza can get hectic since there are a lot of other places but there's extra parking in the back or a parking garage around the corner as well. One of the few places that actually live up to the hype! read more
This is a chain of Asian desert place. 1) Popular place because it's new and fresh 2) New for many Californian, and comfort snack for people from Asia. 3) The price is little pricey compare to other similar category desert. It's 3 stars, so go try it and let me know what you think. read more
4 years ago
Somi Somi is so worth the wait ! I waited in a line for this place and eagerly ordered taiyaki with nutella and red bean as well as a taiyaki with matcha ice cream. The taiyaki here is so fresh and well made !! I love this cute dessert place read more
This SomiSomi is very solid, their service is fast and they get the job done (a commendable feat, considering they get pretty busy during the weekend and at night!) I love their upside down ah boong with ice cream, but sometimes it gets way too sweet and way too filling. Their seasonal ice cream flavors are pretty innovative, from pumpkin flavors to cookie butter and pecan praline! I highly recommend splitting one with a friend or two. read more
Second trip here so I thought I'd review it. I got a small box of taiyaki (little fish waffles) before and they were piping hot and fresh - yum! This time we got the ah boong, which is a larger fish waffle with soft serve ice cream - either the waffle is used as a cone, or else it's served "upside down", meaning in a cup on top of the ice cream. The waffle is good, but not as fresh, since they are not made to order like the taiyaki. Also we ordered ours with custard, but there was hardly any in it. Soft serve ube ice cream was good, though not strongly flavored or super rich, but still good. Minimal seating inside - there's plenty outside if the weather is not but we went right after it rained so the chairs outside were wet, so keep that in mind if the weather is extremely hot or wet for outside seating. 5 stars except for one deducted for the missing custard and also I wish they'd put more info on the menu for newbies who may not know what taiyaki, ah boong, or "upside down" means! read more
2 years ago
I try to limit having ice-cream only twice each summer and the two times that I do have, I try to make it worthwhile. This summer my first pick was Somi Somi. This was my first time here and I was concerned about long lines but thankfully there was no line on a Thursday evening. They are pet friendly, I could bring my dog inside. First you pick the Froyo flavor. There are 4 flavors to chose from and the flavors change each day. I am a chocolate person and was a bit bummed that they didn't have a chocolate flavor. I picked Ube instead. Then you pick the taiyaki waffle cone filling. I picked Taro, although I should have picked Nutella. Next you pick whether you want a strawberry or a macaroon on top. Finally, at the end, you can pick some toppings like coconut shavings, chocolate chips etc. Cost was pretty reasonable. I loved the ice-cream although I wish they had more flavors. They also don't have any seating inside or outside, but there were plenty of outdoor common seating in the Main St. mall. read more
1 year ago
Went for the new mint oreo taiyaki. Not sure why I thought itd be extra special, it's just a mint oreo on the inside. It was very good though. Went on the busiest day and it took 30 minutes to get food. The parking was hard at this location. read more
Best soft serve ever ! I love how creamy the soft serve is and how flavorful the taiyaki with the custard/Nutella filling . They have a variety of selection from green tea, Ube, to black sesame and many more. The toppings can be fruits (strawberries and I forgot what else) or dessert toppings such as macaroons , Oreo crumbles or fruity pebbles etc. My personal favorite is the green tea swirl with black sesame added Oreo crunbmes and strawberry on top with the taiyaki custard or Nutella filling. I always have to order extra taiyaki on the side because it's that delicious !! read more
5 years ago
Super tasty. They have a few available flavors every month. At this location at least it was 4 solid flavors and 2 swirls that apparently rotate monthly. Top tips: don't order to go. They melt so fast it's crazy. Just order to eat there for your clothes' sake. The taro flavor (ube) was great. My favorite was the Ube milk swirl. The ah-boong (fish-shaped waffle cone) with Nutella filling was really good. I bet the others are just as good depending on your preference (e.g. custard, red bean, etc.). They also have a few toppings like Graham crackers, cocoa pebbles, and sprinkles. I really liked the oreo. Definitely worth a try! Be prepared for a bit of a line though. read more
For how much food costs these days, this place is actually fairly great value. I got the matcha-ube mix with upside down fish (red bean). Beautiful presentation. The fish was crispy and soft. But the softserve, in my opinion, was a little too "milky" in taste. That milkiness make feel heavier than refreshing. Still solid and definitely recommend. read more
3 years ago
I LOVE THIS PLACE. (I often ask my boyfriend to take me to SOMISOMI.) My favorite is the matcha ice cream + custard filling + fruity pebbles. Simply *chef's kiss* In the photo: 1. Matcha Ice Cream + Custard Filling + Fruity Pebbles. 2. Matcha Ice Cream + Custard Filling + Matcha Powder. 3. Cookies & Cream / Ube Swirl Ice Cream + Nutella Filling + Oreo Crumbles read more
I've been a big fan of SomiSomi since it first opened and I get so eager to eat it every time, I forget to take a solid picture for Yelp! They have their own packaging for the Taiyakis (my personal favorite) now which determines what flavors are in each box! They probably had it updated for a while, but it was delightful to not have to inspect each one to figure it out myself! Taiyakis are made fresh and they taste so good warm and soft! My favorite flavors are cheddar (savory and tastes like a grilled cheese!) and custard! Taro comes in for a close top 3! The soft serve is really good, but it's not made for a drive home or take out because it melts super fast! Even though it was melting on my way home, my family still enjoyed their soft serves/taiyakis and were actually expecting me to bring home more! :) read more
Super delicious and definitely Instagram worthy. Love the flavors they offer! What I've tried so far: * Ube * Matcha * Black Sesame * Milk * Taiyaki w/ red bean filling They also switch up the swirl flavors (I think on a weekly basis). Would def come back again! Also there's a little park behind Meet Fresh where you can enjoy your ice cream :) read more
3 years ago
I love when I get SomiSomi. It's a novelty every time I get it. But when I received my ah-boong, it was the leaning tower of Pisa. But I was too excited to worry about it in the moment. As I walked out of the storefront, took one lick, it fell to the ground . I was devastated; watery eyes and everything. I went back to the storefront just to grab napkins, clean myself off, and save what I was able to save -- half of the soft serve and the Taiyaki. The person who took my order was so kind of enough to refill my Taiyaki with the soft serve. I was so so appreciative. But then, the person who made my leaning toward of Pisa came back out and rolled their eyes at me. I did not appreciate their body language which made me come to think...that they possibly made the leaning toward of Pisa on purpose. And that my reasoning for my rating. read more
Woooooow. I hate waiting in lines, but this place was worth it, and despite the length of the line, things move pretty fast. The taiyaki has some chewiness to it like mochi and it was the best I've ever had, way better than Uji Time. The custard was delightfully sweet and the soft serve was incredibly dense and smooth. Loved the subtle sesame and ube flavors. Oreo crumbs were a nice topping. Will def be back to try more flavors! Shoutout to the poor woman behind the counter who had to yell everyone's name when their order was ready. Please get her a microphone! read more
6 years ago
Cute fish dessert w soft serve :) long wait times tho :( kinda overhyped imo Dessert: I got the ube and milk swirl with a fish on top and the flavor overall was pretty light. It didn't have a strong taste and I felt like I was eating low-fat yogurt LOL The fish was super tasty and they have many types of fillings that you can add inside the fish. They also let you add toppings for free after which is always a plus :) overall, a cute dessert place thats a must visit at least once :) Ambience: the shop is located on a really nice block in Cupertino with lots of lights :) the shop itself looks pretty big but only one group of people go inside at a time to order and everyone waits for their order outside Service: the line is really long even near closing time but the people working here are super nice and friendly :) read more
Fish and fro-yo could be a freaky combination until you come to SomiSomi and IT ALL MAKES SENSE! Tell Gordon Fisherman and friends to try this place out and you won't regret it. It was my first time and I've always wanted to try it but too scared of the long lines. Line was ok on a Friday night at 7 pm. Wait was around 15 min which was pretty short. I've seen it wrapped around like Disneyland so be prepared to skip the madness and order online. Here's the deal. The menu is simple. Step 1 - Pick how you want your fro-yo. I recommend the one with the cup and the fish upside down. Step 2 - Choose the filling of your Taiyaki aka Fish. My go-to is Red Bean because I love Red Bean Soup. Reminds me of my grandma. Most people choose custard. Step 3- Choose your Fro-Yo. I recommend Ube or Matcha. Here's what I noticed. I saw a lot of couples who will buy the 6 pack of Taiyakis and grab 1 fro-yo to share. I thought about it and it is the cheapskate way to order if you are trying to have the best of both worlds quantity wise. Might try that next time. Overall, great unique dessert place. I would definitely go back again! In other words, "Go Fish!" read more
Tasty and worth the wait overall, BUTTTT only if the line ain't HELLLA WRAP-AROUND LONG or I guess if you're not starving and got time to kill then it's AOK. I do love a good soft serve and BELIEVE that it is very different than ICE CREAM, I legit get in a mood sometimes specifically for soft serve (which tends to lean towards light Asian flavors that are not as sweet). This place is really tiny on the corner of the busy bustling Main Street Plaza, there is def. always a line but overall it goes by pretty fast. Service is pretty quick and efficient as well, and the menu usually has the consistent top flavors like Milk/Ube/Matcha with some weekly specials like Oreo or Sesame & swirl duos which change up consistently. The ube is really good, creamy and soft but not overly milky and not too sweet which I feel most UBE desserts tend to be. The Taiyaki cone is fresh and super tasty, great crunch to the exterior even after the soft serve starts to melt inside. Also got the matcha weekly swirl - it's tasty but not the best for matcha. A little lighter than other Matcha soft serves I've had, but still good overall. I've also gotten a box of their Taiyaki 5/$8 which is a tasty and easy to reheat back at home - the Custard, Nutella, Red Bean, & Taro is a must. read more
Everytime I'm in the area, there's always a long line out of SomiSomi so I always skip it. However, I went at a perfect time this weekend and where there were only a few people waiting for their order. I decided to get their upside down taiyaki. I ordered the red bean filling and matcha/milk swirl soft serve (no toppings). It was so good! The taiyaki was fresh and warm (when I've tried this exact dessert elsewhere, the taiyaki would either be too hot that it would melt all the ice cream before you even get to finish it, or it would be sitting out too long and get soggy). The red bean filling was just enough to keep you wanting more. The matcha/milk swirl was a perfect balance of sweet and slightly bitter- I also appreciated that it didn't melt too fast. I definitely know what the hype is all about now and I will be back for more! read more
I think I'm addicted to Somi Somi. My favorite swirls I've had are their Ube + Matcha and Sesame + Milk Tea -- but honestly any combination is yummy and not too sweet! The only flavor I avoid is "Milk" because it contains lactose. The other flavors use lactose free dairy. I love getting my taiyaki fish pastry (upside down only with soft serve during pandemic) filled with Nutella or Red Bean. I also love adding (for free) rainbow sprinkles and their little macaron, which is a small, sweet chewy cookie with sprinkles. They do a decent job of social distancing -- only allow 4 people inside at a time. Once you order, you wait outside until they call your name so you can add your toppings. read more
2 years ago
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19540 Vallco Pkwy
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Cupertino, CA 95014
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Who can I talk to about poor customer service?
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Can you get taiyaki with cream cheese only?
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Do they accept cash? Or do they only allow paying through cards or online?
We just went and they did not accept cash. Is this new?
Do you think they do fundraisers? I emailed them too but was wondering if any of you guys knew? :)
Not sure. Call them and ask. It doesn't hurt to ask.
How much is the taiyaki filling?
The taiyaki with filling goes 2 taiyakis for $3.95 and 5 for $7.95. No extra charge for filling and the taiyaki on the top of ice cream also comes with a filling if you'd like with no additional cost.
What's the difference between somisomi and uji time?
Uji Time is a Japanese company that has an icier soft cream texture. Their flavors are matcha, black sesame, tofu, and seasonal. SomiSomi is a Korean brand with creamier ice cream and they call their fish shaped taiyakis "ah boong". Their flavors…
How long is the wait?
Depends on the day and time you go of course. We went a couple weeks ago and it was a weekday around 5:00 PM and we waited around 30 minutes.
What is the best filling?
If you try out the basic mochi Taiyaki with no ice cream, consider getting cheddar. They add two cubes of cheese and it tastes like a grilled cheese sandwich! Nice savory change.
What is a good topping?
Nothing' just get strawberry! Sometimes the toppings can b stale
Are they ever going to have the milk tea or strawberry soft serve flavor?
not sure
Are they planning to have the infamous sesame flavor that everyone loves like in San Diego location?
They have black sesame, but it isn't in constant rotation. Each week they pick a different couple of flavors and flavor combos.
Is the soft serve lactose-free?
There was a sign that said they were lactose-free!
Any vegan options?
Unfortunately, there's no vegan options at this time. Except the milk flavor, all soft serve is lactose-free but not dairy-free.
Are they going to open up the Sul&Beans?
Eventually! They're definitely still working on it, but the sign is up so I'm hoping this summer will be the grand opening!!
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