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    Somisomi

    4.3 (2k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Menu
    angela l.

    You go to the kiosk and order.Loved the pistachio soft serve with sprinkle of biscoff that was suggested by the server.Had the red bean and custard filled taiyoki.yummy for that hot day.

    Pistachio/Matcha swirl (left), ube/Oreo swirl (middle), Oreo with macron (right).
    Anush G.

    Seriously sooooo deliciooouuussss ordered on the tablets, which was very efficient! Everything was flavorful, and honestly reasonably priced. The toppings are complimentary, and the ube was my favorite. There's no seating inside, but there's plenty of space to lounge in the plaza. They give 2 hour free validation for the parking which was nice.

    Lisa T.

    Everything is automated so you order on the kiosk and wait for your order to be made. There are a couple tables to eat at outside the store. I got two taiyaki with hotteok filling (cinnamon sugar with peanuts) and it was delicious. The ice cream flavors were banana pudding, ube, cookies n cream, and matcha. Flavors rotate weekly. They validate parking which is a plus. There is a tablet at the pick up counter to scan your ticket.

    Toppings
    Justin M.

    My friends & I needed a spot after hitting a couple rounds of satisfying kbbq. A lot of places in Ktown were closing for opertaing hours, but luckily, this Somisomi was rather a couple minutes away. Located on the 2nd floor in the iconic MaDang Courtyard, there's a reason why this place is always bustlin'. Classic soft serve in delicious Asian flavors + whimsical fish-shaped waffle cone stuffed with delicious fillings [Ah-Boong (아붕)] + topped with a delicious garnish = winning combination. Ordering is done by 1 of 2 kiosks. This makes for a rather efficient process as there are droves of customers up until closing. The staff is very hardworking as definitely know how to hustle. It was just a couple of minutes after ordering that my order was ready. FOOD: Banana Pudding Soft Serve + Oreo Crumbs + Biscoff Crumbles + Fruity Pebbles. Ah-Boong stuffed with custard. Macaron = 9.4 / 10 As a banana cream pie fan (and a fan of banana in my desserts), this is such a good way to go. I rarely see -if ever- see banana-flavored frozen desserts. The Ah-Boong provides all the necessary contrasts: hot, crispy edges, with fluffy, chewy interior. The creamy, cool custards cuts through the coldness of the soft serve. This epic combination hit all the flavor & textural spots that my mouth & tongue could possibly enjoy. You can't go wrong with "America's Favorite Cookie" as crumbles. the Biscoff crumbles provide subtle caramel notes. The Fruity Pebbles trigger that classic nostalgia of sugary sweet crisp. The whole thing is like a "flavor orgy" in my mouth & that's not necessarily a bad thing. The macaron made for a nice finish. Although I couldn't really tell the flavor (strawberry?) the texture is like a really delicious styrofoam. Pro-Tip - Go with your Ah-Boong on the side. Everyone in my group had an unexpected surprise of their fillings spilling over onto the floor. Admittedly, I'm a bit OCD & I'm not exactly a fan of my cone becoming partially soggy + touching my soft serve. It's the crispy, crunchy contrast of the Ah-Boong that you really want to keep intact. The plaza is also a great walking area (shopping when open). It's great for dates, or just hanging-out with friends. Note the legendary movie theater - CGV Cinemas Movie Theater (now known as The Regency Koreatown) on the third floor that offer Korean film showings. Shoutout to Luis for being an outstanding employee & a chill, cool dude. Bro deserves a raise for being such an M.V.P. of a worker with the friendliest demeanor.

    ube and cookies 'n cream swirl with upside down fish
    Sammi S.

    Been here many times, and I always love the matcha swirls. Personally, I'm always surprised by the strawberry milk -- it is exactly as the name implies it is, but I do think the ones they sell here are just nicer! If I bring a friend, sometimes, we'll make our own swirls if the one we like isn't available since the 3 swirls are switched out weekly (usually).

    Inside
    Brianna R.

    Visited twice. Both times, the ice cream was great with unique flavors, but the ordering system can be a little confusing. Maybe signs will help. The way it works: you first order at the kiosk. I really like doing a soft serve flavor with the taiyaki, a crispy/chewy fish-shaped pastry (waffle cone equivalent). You choose a filling for the taiyaki as well. The whole thing is served in a cup. Then you wait outside and when they call your name over the speaker, you go back in to the counter, where you can get various toppings. There's seating in the plaza area downstairs. Parking is usually packed here, but if you go up in the structure far enough, you should find something. Free with validation.

    Upside down ah-boong filled with nutella and banana pudding soft serve ($6.95) -- awesome.
    Kenneth V.

    One of the greatest benefits of having Lactaid on hand is being able to pair the crispy-chewy, pancake-like texture of the ah-boong with an ever-rotating cast of soft serve flavors from cookies n' cream and matcha, to cookie butter and banana pudding. Service was quick! The place is small, so the line tends to go out the door, but don't be discouraged! There were around 15 people ahead of me when I got there and I still got my ah-boong in less than 10 minutes. I ordered the Upside down ah-boong filled with nutella and banana pudding soft serve ($6.95) -- the perfect sweet treat to end any night night in Koreatown!

    Mary A.

    Came by after dinner wanting a sweet treat! I always love checking out the new swirl flavors each week, and this location, just like their others, never disappoints. I got the banana pudding flavor in a cup, and it was delicious. They do banana so well; it doesn't have that artificial banana taste at all. The texture was creamy and perfect. Located on the second floor next to Sul & Beans. There's no indoor seating, but there's plenty of parking available in the parking garage. Highly recommend for a quick and tasty dessert.

    Sharleen S.

    Came here after KBBQ for some dessert. I got the earl grey ice cream and Nutella filled (fish) idk how to spell it LOL. The staff was super friendly. The place was clean as well and the ordering system was organized and easy! Overall it was great and the ice cream was amazing!!

    Stephanie C.

    Sssoooooo good! Order at one of the 2 kiosks and get your dessert quick. I loved how tasty and creamy the soft serve was. Taiyaki was thin and crisp and red bean filling was just right. I went to the neighboring shaved ice place after and I should've just ended here. Located on the second floor of the HMart center. They have restrooms and validated parking.

    Ally U.

    One of my favorites dessert places in ktown! It never misses and you get a big portion~ I normally go for the ube matcha or milk flavors with added oreo crumb and matcha powder + strawberry! This location also validates parking and has spots to hang around at. Inside is a small shop but its easy to order and pickup.

    Michael B.

    Such a solid spot you really can't go wrong. Now I personally love eating all the flavors and having multiple options but with the 5-6 flavors and the many different toppings and fillings. It gives you a chance to put things you normally wouldn't think of putting together. For example I had the matcha and ube ice cream with Black sesame. And I realized that on its own. The sesame was overpowering. But when mixed it was such a unique balance and engaged all my taste buds. They offer free toppings at the end too which is a delight! They don't do tastings. You order on the machine. The store front is frowned when you get 4 people inside. Service is quick. Not a ton of seating outside. Make sure you get your parking validated otherwise it'll cost you a pretty penny.

    Ube and matcha
    Marian X.

    Solid ice cream shop. We got ube and matcha mixed, great taste. The ice cream is creamy and not too sweet. It's great for a to-go ice cream place. Nice presentation. The shop is small with minimal seating outside. The staffs are nice and friendly.

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    Always reasonably priced! Please make the hotteok taiyaki a permanent menu item! It's the best thing here along with the soft serve!

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    Do they take Apple Pay?

    Yes they do!

    What's the price? I'm trying to see the price on their website and it never appears.

    So far the ah-boong cones seem to be about $6!

    Do they validate parking?

    Yes they do

    Does their ice cream have eggs? What about the taiyaki cone as well does that have eggs?

    I believe the ice cream has eggs but the cone does not

    How do you get here? Is it inside H-Mart?

    Not inside, but it's in the same mall/plaza as H-Mart, located on the second floor. Parking is free in the structure, you'll get 2 hours parking validation & Don't forget to get it validated!

    Are they owned by neighboring Sul and Beans?

    Yep

    Is black sesame a seasonal flavor or is it a permanent part of their menu? I haven't been here in a while but the last few times I went, black sesame was not a flavor option!

    They change their menu weekly. Check their Insta for flavors.

    Do they offer samples?

    They didn't when I went there

    Are they open on labor day?

    yes

    Any non-dairy ice creams or chance of them in the future?

    So far no non-dairy options

    Any good places to get food around Somi Somi?

    u are in a prime ktown location so if u are looking for korean bbq, Quarters is a good place. for some good soup and pork ribs, Hamji Park. Yelp both of them and see if it's something ud be interested in.

    I saw some pictures with chocolate ice cream with banana, when I was there they didn't have those flavors. Do they rotate more than just the milk,ube, matcha, & black sesame?

    I think/hope so! I went recently and was disappointed they didn't have banana as well. I've had it before a couple months ago and it was good. Not sure their exact schedule though.

    Hi, i was wondering what are the different flavors they serve and how do would i order it? Thank you

    Soft Serve: Matcha l Ube l Milk l Black Sesame Fillings: Milk l Red Bean l Nutella They have two… 

    Do they accept American express?

    I believe they do since the cashier was just swiping the cards without really looking what kind it was

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    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

    4.7
    (372 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Saw this place near my hotel in DTLA and heard a lot of good things about it. After eating ramen, I…read morewent to grab some ice cream from here. The place is super small and no line, but the flavors were plentiful. I forget what they do, but you can get a combo of flavors in a single scoop. Cookies n cream and cookie dough are my two favorites, so I got that combo. It was super yummy. No wonder the place has so many positive reviews on Yelp!!

    So an absolute eternity ago, like a decade ago, there was a Paradis in Belmont Shore in Long Beach…read more(which felt like almost as much of a trek from downtown Long Beach as DTLA is, but by bike rather than by train, so we felt a bit more of an excuse to go there and eat ice cream.) Then, an eternity ago, it closed and we were sad. Then Long Beach Creamery opened and we weren't that sad for that long, but still, I absolutely still thought about them every once in a while, sad that they'd left. Then, a much closer eternity ago (about a year ago - I've been super burned-out and not finishing my reviews), I was on my way from an event back to the blue line and walked by and noticed that they had, in fact, just moved. So obviously we had to get some. Verdict - yes, it absolutely was as good as I remembered. I wouldn't go back to DTLA just for ice cream, Long Beach Creamery being walking distance and wonderful, but I would absolutely stop here if I were back in DTLA and wanted ice cream. It's a bit pricey, but all craft ice cream is going to be, and it is definitely craft. And you can save a lot by getting a 3-scoop, which is very much enough to share for two people, if not slightly too much.

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    Baklava
    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA
    Paradis Ice Cream DTLA

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    Midori Matcha Cafe

    Midori Matcha Cafe

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    I've been here a few times over the years already, well before the matcha craze--Midori is…read moredefinitely one of the OG SoCal matcha spots. But I wanted to leave a review because the girl (I forgot to ask her name, sadly) who helped me today was really lovely! I bought 30g of their matcha and admittedly thought when they didn't give it to me at the counter that they forgot, but I sat down at a table to eat my ice cream and decided to just ask for it after I finished. Thank goodness I did, because the cashier came up to my table about 10 minutes later and handed me a little bag of fresh-ground matcha. She took a second to explain to me how to store it and keep it fresh, and I just really appreciated the extra bit of customer service, even if it's something they're maybe expected to do. When I have the money, I'll definitely come back and get their 100g pack! Highly recommend this place for any matcha lovers, whether you're looking for a drink, a sweet soft serve treat, or matcha for home use.

    Drinks are fine, I'll stop by very occasionally, can come out a little slow from the way things…read morelook like its run. They don't offer much freedom with how drinks are made which is very odd for a drink shop especially costing $8-10 per drink. Cashiers are fine, but robotic especially with their constant upselling. And they look stressed usually. Shop is small, and there's no bathroom offered at all even with a purchase. They also do not validate for parking.

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    Matcha brownie and matcha latte
    Matcha brownie and matcha latte
    SPY x FAMILY Midori Matcha Collab photo spot
    SPY x FAMILY Midori Matcha Collab photo spot
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    Salt & Straw

    Salt & Straw

    4.5
    (2.4k reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    If you haven't tried Salt & Straw, my only question is do you live under a rock? It's literally the…read morebest place to try unique ice cream in LA. They have so many locations and only wish they had more. The closest to me is about 20mins away but it's worth the drive every time. I love this location especially. Always such friendly staff and never have to wait in a long line. Basically, if you're a newbie, you go in and ALWAYS as for the "seasonal flavors" for tasting. They give you tasters on silver spoons and you drop it down this hole when you're done. It's literally their culture to give you a taste of everything on their seasonal menu so don't skip out on this experience. It's the best way to try their ice cream. FUN FACT: they also have 1-2 flavors that are considered "last chance" flavors which means they are about to run out so get it before it's gone. Each month I go in to try another tasty flavor and it never disappoints but I am sometimes that girl who tries the new stuff but ends up getting her usual order (chocolate brownie) and am always happy. Just the smell of sugar cone alone when you walk in gets you hooked. The atmosphere is just so welcoming. Don't be intimidated by the many flavors to choose from because there are a lot. I like to get their double scoop in a waffle cone, but they also have awesome split scoop options for those more adventurous and want to try multiple flavors in one scoop. Saves you for when you're keeping your sugar levels down. There are usually always places to sit inside or outside so you can enjoy your goodies right away. They even have cool swag if you become a huge fan like me. If you like a little savory and sweetness in your ice cream this is the place to be.

    One of the most memorable ice cream shops! I've visited innumerable times, and every visit is…read moreincredible. I love the vintage feel of the store, with cute decor. There's always a pretty long wait, but it moves pretty quickly. The employees are efficient with taking orders and scooping ice cream. I absolutely love how Salt & Straw has a changing seasonal menu. It's so fun to see what unique flavors/themes they have for every month. I vividly remember their cereal theme, which featured different delicious cereal flavors. They have a kid's scoop, which is a smaller (and cheaper) singular scoop if you're feeling less hungry. Excited to visit again!

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    Eggnog w/Cold Brew Coffee Cashew Praline
    Eggnog w/Cold Brew Coffee Cashew Praline
    Cold brew kids scoop
    Cold brew kids scoop
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