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    Somisomi

    4.3 (994 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Royce C.

    Hidden little gem tucked to the far left. Korean concept straight from Korea, and I lucked out with no wait or crowds. Got the small ube scoop in the upside-down fish cone with cream and 3 toppings...pretty solid, a little sweet but that's cool. Cute outside tables, perfect weather, perfect dessert. 5 stars.

    Milk and sakura berry
    Michelle H.

    Came with my friends to try the milk and Sakura berry and it did not disappoint!! There was a huge line still on a Saturday night at 9pm, just sucks that the self order kiosks cause the wait times to order to go up, but I got my order immediately after I ordered.

    Sylvie C.

    This is a decent SomiSomi to go to if you don't feel like going through the nightmare parking situation over in Diamond Jamboree Center location. Parking is still an inconvenience especially if you just wanted some soft serves and get going. Like it's fine if you were gonna go charge your car, get some errands done at Target, had other shops to browse, and decided to get some soft serve. Now the service itself has minimal wait and the quality is basically the same as you get from say out in Bella Terra or Garden Grove location. Not really anything extraordinary to write on my end, which is good, I guess. If you haven't been to SomiSomi before, I suggest the green tea soft serve and get some taiyaki SEPARATELY. The latter usually comes hot and fresh. Which is wonderful in itself. Just not on top of or to use it to hold the soft serve. It will just make your taiyaki soggy, hands sticky, and soft serve melted.

    Taiyaki (2pc)
    Mary A.

    This location is a bit hidden (near Shake Shack), but a nice little spot with some seating inside and outside. Ordering is done through a self-service tablet, which makes it quick and easy. Tried the Sakura Berry in a cup and the 2pc taiyaki with black sesame and Dubai chocolate (+$2). They rotate flavors weekly, which keeps things interesting. The Sakura Berry wasn't my personal favorite, but my partner enjoyed it. That said, their soft serve is always creamy, flavorful, and the topping options are a nice touch. The taiyaki is the real star! Perfectly cooked with just the right amount of filling. Overall, good value for the price and definitely recommend!

    Monica W.

    love Somisomi! I used to have it all the time when I lived in LA, so I was excited to get it again. It's such a great spot when you're craving something sweet. Their taiyaki is always a win -- I love that you can mix and match fillings. I got Oreo, matcha, black sesame, and hotteok, and every single one was delicious. Their soft-serve is also sooo good -- creamy, flavorful, and not overly sweet at all. Even though there was a line, they work super fast and everything is made fresh to order, which makes it totally worth the wait. Great staff, great food, and great vibes all around. I'll definitely be back for more yummy treats. Thanks Somisomi for always hitting the spot

    Taiyaki (mochi waffles)
    Betty G.

    Stopped by Somisomi while I was at the Irvine Spectrum today. I have been to the Diamond Jamboree location a few times but not here. Taiyaki mochi waffles are very good but I don't really care for the filling. It's way too sweet. I also like the taro filling that I usually order from another place and they do not have it here. Service could have been better. The girl that made my taiyaki wasn't super pleasant. No smile, no thank you. Therefore, deduct one star. 4/5

    Earl grey with matcha powder and biscoff crumble
    Connie T.

    I always have room for dessert--it's my second stomach! We ordered at the iPad and put in our name, and the service was super fast. They called us almost immediately. We got the Earl Grey soft serve with the upside-down taiyaki. One of the workers recommended adding Biscoff crumble to the Earl Grey, and we also added matcha powder. It was chef's kiss, absolutely delicious. There's no real seating inside except for a small bench, and the rest is standing room at the counter. There's outdoor seating too, but it was cold when we went. Despite that, the dessert was totally worth it!

    Kristen S.

    If you're looking for a dessert spot that instantly feels like a treat-yourself moment, SomiSomi is it! Their soft serve is chef's kiss -- super creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. I got mine in the bowl but taiyaki on top, and wow... the taiyaki was freshly made, warm, and perfectly crisp on the outside while still soft on the inside. The custard filling was absolutely delicious and paired so well with the soft serve. Ordering is super easy too -- they've got tablets so you can customize everything exactly how you want it without feeling rushed. They also rotate their flavors, which gives me every excuse to come back. Next time? I'm definitely grabbing the taiyaki on its own and trying new fillings (hello, Nutella ). It's all standing no place to sit. They do have a bar but you stand at it. It's mainly get your sweet treat and walk the Spectrum type of thing. Which I don't mind because there is always something to do or see at the Spectrum!

    Soft Serve In A Cup
    Chrissy L.

    Somisomi dessert shop is great for soft serve and taiyaki fish-shaped waffles. The rotating flavors and topping options allow you to customize your dessert. Both the Soft Serve In A Cup and Upside Down Ahboong are good. The milk flavor and the swirl combinations are best.

    Anna E.

    If you love a dessert, this is the spot for you! Hidden away in the spectrum but worth the search! Super cute and really good ice cream!! I have family from out of town that consider it a MUST when they visit.

    Roasted coconut abong
    Jessie Z.

    Aww the staff was so nice. We went out of line to ask a question and the guy saw us go back in and was like let me just order it in person. Unfortunately they do not do samples of new flavors :(. Tried the ube and peach swirl with the taiyaki shell. Somi somi is pretty standard, not too sweet yummy soft serve. The peach is on the sweeter side, kind of like peach candy/syrup or a peach yakult drink ( less yogurty). Ube is mild but my preference as its more creamy and sweet. Matcha custard is light in flavor but a good classic filling. The taiyaki shell needed to be cooked a bit more as it was chewy. Not sure if its a recent change or if they ran out but no macaron shell/strawberry, it seemed like you could get multiple toppings. Good service & fast :). Space inside but may need to find seating outside.

    It was so good
    Elisa G.

    I'm actually surprised that I liked the green tea ice cream here and they don't give samples so I had to take my chances and get a one-size-fits-all for $5.75? It's not too sweet and I like the creamy consistency. I forgot to take pictures, I'm going back to do that now.

    Milk flavored with Nutella filling
    Deanne R.

    Mmmmmm so good, hits the spot every time lol. came in after lunch since we were craving something sweet...... there was a line but it moved faster since they also have tablets to checkout faster and one cashier. The place is tiny but I wanted my treat to go since we were heading to the movies after.

    A box of tayakis (each with different filling of choice)

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    Do you cater parties or events?

    Hello! We do fundraisers all the time where we give percentage of the sales of patrons that come in with a flyer or email about the event. Unfortunately we have no way to go to an event or party to serve our ice cream and taiyaki. We have some… 

    Hey y'all! I have a question. So does SomiSomi include alcohol, vanillin extract, in their ice cream or Taiyaki cones?…

    Helllo, Pervin Thank you for… 

    Hi, where can one find the ingredients for the cone and ice cream flavors?

    Are the ice creams lactose free?

    Yes! All of our ice cream is lactose free.

    Are there any sugar free options? My grandpa loves ice cream but he's diabetic :-/

    I am very sorry but we do not have any sugar free options. If we ever do, I will be sure to reach back out to you.

    Are there ice cream gluten free?

    Yes our ice cream is gluten free!

    Do they have vegan options?

    No, unfortunately they don't have vegan options. MILK in all ice cream flavors.… 

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    Chewie & Mellow

    Chewie & Mellow

    4.6
    (470 reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Really cute dessert spot with a cozy, playful vibe that instantly puts you in a good mood. The…read moreplace is filled with adorable little details and toys, which makes it feel more like a fun hangout than just a dessert shop. We tried the mango sago dessert and the double skin milk with fresh fruit--both were super fresh, not overly sweet, and had that comforting homemade texture. The mango was ripe and fragrant, and the milk pudding was silky and smooth. Drinks were also a nice surprise, especially the creamy ones like avocado milk. Rich but still easy to drink, not heavy or artificial tasting. Service was friendly and patient, even when it got a bit busy. Everything came out quickly and nicely presented. Overall, a great spot if you're craving traditional-style Chinese desserts with a modern, cute twist. Perfect for a casual sweet treat or a chill afternoon stop.

    Friendly staff, delicious array of beverages. My favorites are any of the mango variety, the…read morestrawberry mochi, the peach bowls, and puddings. They have great packaging and love their to go bags! They have coconut and oat milk which are great options. They can be more informed on allergens for example which products have milk. I've been coming here for a couple years now and haven't been disappointed. They have consistently service.

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    Peach Plum Slush
    Peach Plum Slush
    Super refreshing blackberry
    Super refreshing blackberry
    Super refreshing blackberry, Peach Plum Slush, Strawberry hawthorn

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    Super refreshing blackberry, Peach Plum Slush, Strawberry hawthorn
    Duck Donuts

    Duck Donuts

    4.7
    (3.3k reviews)
    6.5 mi
    $$

    Shoutout to Gary and the Duck Donuts team!…read more I usually order Duck Donuts for team meetings on EZ Cater, maybe 3 dozen max at a time with 1-2 coffee buckets. I recently had a very large order and did 45 dozen (540 pieces!!) directly with the store. Gary was very quick to respond and helpful with the flavor reccs/modifications. We did: glazed, french toast, chocolate with chocolate sprinkles, chocolate covered strawberry, strawberry w rainbow sprinkles, and vanilla chocolate swirl. Day of, Gary was on time with the delivery (even with my last minute time change due to another delivery). Everything was accurate, fresh and carefully packaged. Duck donuts was such a hit! My favorite flavor is the French toast. Highly recommend!!

    Stopped here to grab some ice cream from chocolate shoppe ice cream and while the ice cream tasted…read moregreat the experience was pretty horrible. When I searched on Google for ice cream near me- chocolate shoppe ice cream popped up then upon looking further I realized it was sold within duck donuts. Still ventured to try it Two guys working, one said he was new, and didn't know where all the flavors were / allowed us to try some b4 we ordered but was a pain bc the flavors were spread between two freezers in front of store and whatever was in the back. Placed an order for 3 double scoop cups (all they had) and took a really long time to make them having to figure out where the flavors were between the front and back of store. Then. They didn't have lids to cover them or a bag to put them in - so we literally covered each cup with another cup and put in a box I had from Costco in my trunk to get them home without dripping everywhere in my car. And I say dripping everywhere bc by the time he finished the last cup/. The others were melted from taking so long. They should probably just stick to donuts if they can't fully support the ice cream products. If I knew now/ I wouldn't have chosen to try there for ice cream. Very unfortunate, bc we probably would have loved the ice cream - but the experience clearly trumped the product.

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    Donut trophy
    Donut trophy
    Seasonal Cotton Candy themed donuts!
    Seasonal Cotton Candy themed donuts!
    Coconut Island Bliss

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    naricha tea & coffee

    naricha tea & coffee

    4.4
    (68 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Such a cute boba place . I been here when it was bober tea and now they're naricha tea. This place…read moreis cute a lot of areas in this place that you can do photo ops with your friends and family a perfect hang out spot . Their boba is really good and flavorful let alone refreshing perfect for the hot summer. I really love places that have kiosk , makes it easier to order and very convenient you order from the machine and like 5-10mins later your drinks are ready . I will come back because I eat to try their Dubai strawberries and see what the hype is about. All and all this place is pretty good. Spacious and has a very friendly welcoming. Oh and have I mentioned they have a lot of Filipino inspired drinks ! THAT IS 100% AMAZING ! I love that they have Taho on their menu ! Thank you Naricha for making amazing drinks and awesome good vibes

    Decided to try this shop due to a BOGO free offer on the brown sugar brûlée and boba. Drinks were…read morealready ready when we arrived. Parking can get a little tight in the free parking lot, but we didn't have too much trouble on Sunday afternoon. The interior was very cute and pretty with flowers. They also sell mochi donuts -- this looks like a rebrand Bober Tea shop that's known for their "stir fried" boba. The brown sugar boba in our drinks tasted like the super soft and flavorful boba. My husband and I really loved the boba. But at 100% sweet, the drink was wayyy too sweet that we had to dilute it with water. Next time I would get half sweet. It had a very nice black tea flavor that shone through which is unique from other boba shops.

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    Their awesome photo booth
    Their awesome photo booth
    naricha tea & coffee
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    Somisomi - icecream - Updated July 2026

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