I originally stopped here because the pink ice cream looked too cute to ignore, but it actually ended up tasting really good too. It was creamy, flavorful, and not overwhelmingly sugary, which I appreciated. The fish-shaped pastries with filling were honestly my favorite part though. They were warm and freshly made with a really nice texture, especially paired with the cold ice cream. It felt like a fun combination without being gimmicky. The shop itself has a cute and cozy atmosphere that makes the experience even more enjoyable. Definitely a good place if you want dessert that feels a little more unique than the usual ice cream spot. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

6/4/26, 10:15-10:40pm. They give special treatment to people based on secret tip deals; have trashy girls working there who will do anything including treating other customers lesser just to make an extra $2. They told all of us they weren't making any more cones at 10:17. We were still in line but thought oh well we're too late let's just get soft serve. Next thing I know some lady flipped out on them in front of us because she said they were giving someone preferential treatment and she overheard something. The whole restaurant saw it. They told her it was a joke and they're not actually giving them anything. I even apologized to them and said i'm sorry that happened to you guys because I assumed it was just someone being crappy to workers as usual. But then me and 4 other people saw a guy hand them a $10 bill over the glass counter after paying and then this video here (one proceeded to make them cones) and those guys were at LEAST 10 people in line behind us. Video is time stamped for right at close too she's making a fresh batch for them. I was really surprised they thought that was ok to treat customers differently and was shocked at how cheap they were; bending over backwards for two mediocre dudes and $2 like how embarrassing. We then told them after as well that it wasn't cool and I said that I apologized to them and now regret it because I'm really surprised that they were in fact doing what that lady accused them of, and one of the girls (who was literally just bluffing to try and save face) proceeded to try to gaslight the four of us and say there was no deal. I literally told her I filmed them lol and that the business probably has cameras. Anyways all 5 of us in my group will let management know in the morning; and they can just check the cameras for themselves too. The random lady said she was gonna call too i guess. The secret $10 hand off will be there if the business has cameras- sometime between 10:25-10:35, he handed it over the glass (after we watched him pay at the cash register). When they asked customers to leave they were also super disrespectful and said "get out unless you wanna help us clean" I'm like girl after what we just recorded maybe you should... stop talking lol read more

Somisomi - for $2 these girls will throw all integrity out the window LOL - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Yesterday Somisomi was showcasing a collab exclusive flavor 8-bit boysenberry, only available from April 18 to April 26. The line was longer than I've ever seen it wrapping around outside. I saw so many young people in cosplay, possibly characters for an anime I'm not familiar with. Look at the photos and see if you recognize it. A character might be called Silverwolf? Anyway, I was so happy to see Somisomi so busy. My friend and I stayed in line for 20 minutes before we were able to place our order, we had only 10 minutes to spare before our tickets at the Aratani Theatre. We wanted to have the milk and 8-bit boysenberry swirl soft serve in a cup. Unfortunately, we realized that we had to decide between possibly not being led into our reserved seat at the theater or missing out on this delicious dessert. It was just a matter of not realizing how long it would take. I don't blame Somisomi because they had a huge number of ahbong to make fresh, and of course, there was no way to cut in line We ended up telling the lovely staff that we had to leave, and to please give our orders under "Coco" to someone for free so it wouldn't be wasted. I'm sure it would've been tart and delicious!! The staff were working hard and very patient. They sometimes had to call names three times to get a response for adding toppings. If you go there and it's crowded, please be patient and also please be ready to go up to claim your order right away for the sake of the waiting hungry crowd ;)! read more

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Visited Somisomi today and one man was doing everything. Taking orders, making desserts and keep moving things. You could tell he had a solid system down! We ordered matcha ice cream as well as 2 Nutella fish. Both were so delicious. They make the fish fresh for you. Eating it fresh the dough almost had a mochi texture. read more

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I really enjoy somi somi! This is my 3rd time going. I tried the matcha and ube flavors already so wanted to try the classic: oreo (cookies and cream) The soft serve was super tasty and felt kind of gourmet. You are able to add whatever toppings with no additional cost which was awesome. I highly recommend! The only caveats to note are that eating this gets messyyyy so make sure to take some hand wipes and that this location in particular is very overwhelming. There's not a lot of seating and there's always a line. I'm excited for the Glendale location at the Americana to open! ^-^ read more

Somisomi - Cookies and cream with sprinkles, oreo dust and Nutella filled taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love somi somi The matcha is super creamy and sweet~ I like that it's a fair portion given the price. There's sometimes a bit of a wait but the line moves quickly. I also like that I can pick toppings. read more

Somisomi - Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You could never go wrong with somisomi after a long day after work. The service is a quick kiosk to type your order in or another line to wait for a cashier to take your order. A bit confusing but you do get the hang of it quick. The cookies n cream with Nutella filling and fruity pebbles is hands down the best flavor. (The only one I always get, hehe). But it's a good place to take someone after walking around the plaza and have a quick chat with friends or a date read more

Somisomi - Cookies n Cream soft ice cream - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to SomiSomi last night at 8:30 and there was a line outside the shop but it went very quickly. The staff were amazing. The girl who took our order gave great suggestions and was very efficient. Everyone was a very clear communicator which I really appreciate. The interior was simple but had plenty of space for people to wait. We got the matcha soft serve & cookies n cream soft serve with Nutella taiyaki. Both were delicious! Really impressed that the quality of SomiSomi is the same across locations. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

New place to try. It's in a busy and great area of Little Tokyo. The ice cream is soft and sweet. Staff is fast and welcoming. They answer any questions you might have if you've never been to one of their locations. read more

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Somi somi, 等一下冰淇淋，他們開了很多的分店，幾年前就已經吃過了，在這跟朋友當小東西來，他堅持要吃這一家，好吧付錢的人講話比較大聲，所以我沒有來試這一家，這家的地點非常得好，日式的冰淇淋，這一家感覺起來是比較偏甜了一點，但是還是不錯吃 read more

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This place is such a fun place to get dessert! Hands down the BEST dessert that we had was the ube pistachio swirl soft serve with the matcha crème fish on top. I honestly could not stop raving about how good it was. The flavors complemented each other so well and the soft serve wasn't too sweet. It was creamy. The fish cone itself was warm, fresh, and full of creamy matcha! The flavor paired so well with the ice cream. All of the desserts/dainties also looked adorable which made it even more enjoyable for my kids and family. Service was friendly and our desserts were served quickly. I will definitely be back when I need a new fun and yummy treat! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love to come here for dessert after enjoying dinner in Little Tokyo! Delicious and creamy soft served ice cream with plenty of options! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was in town from San Diego with a group of students and we decided to stop at Somisomi on a very hot Friday afternoon. The shop is right in Japantown and is on a bustling and fun street. The folks working the counter were efficient, but not as friendly as I would have liked. I ordered a matcha soft serve with Biscoff crumbles and an Ah-boong (filled with custard) also known as a taiyaki in Japan. Standing outside on the sidewalk, I ate my taiyaki first and then by the time I started to eat my soft serve, it was a soupy mess. Oh well - 90 plus degrees will do that. The soft serve was delicious and the matcha flavor was light and sweet with no hint of bitterness. The taiyaki was fresh and crisp, although there was not much custard inside of it. There are standing tables and a few tables inside, but there was not enough seating inside for all of us... After completely covering myself in matcha ice cream, I wanted to wash my hands, but Somisomi does not have a bathroom customers can use which was disappointing. Overall, I enjoyed this sweet treat, and I'll be back to visit a Somisomi in SD or Temecula again soon. read more

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My favorite SOMISOMI in SoCal. No one can beat the incredible service and quality of Little Tokyo's SomiSomi. The amount of people that walk in here on a weekend is incredible and without fail I get my Ah boong in less than 7 mins! I tried the Cookies n' Cream w/ Dalgona during this visit and my eyes rolled. It was DELICIOUS. If you love Taiyaki (fish-shaped, waffle adjacent pastries with filling) and ice cream, this is for you! Try filling your Taiyaki with Nutella! The staff are always super polite and thoughtful. I was helped by a very professional staff member who ensured I had all of my toppings and provided a small cookie too! She was younger and calling out names. Wish I could've got her name, because she went above and beyond! SomiSomi is a classic and has become a tradition for me. It's a great place to hang out, enjoy, and view the Little Tokyo happenings. read more

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If you're in Little Tokyo and craving something sweet, SomiSomi is a must. They specialize in Japanese-style taiyaki: warm, fish-shaped cakes that can be filled with your choice of filling and paired with soft serve. You can pick from fillings like Nutella, custard, red bean, matcha mustard, black sesame, or just get the taiyaki on its own. I went for the cup with an upside-down taiyaki filled with black sesame, with creamy earl grey soft serve and a fresh strawberry. The earl grey was perfectly smooth and sweet, hitting that floral-tea note just right. The black sesame was also on the sweeter side but nutty and rich, pairing perfectly with the ice cream. I also tried their strawberry soft serve -- just as creamy, with a sweet burst of berry flavor, topped again with a fresh strawberry for texture and balance. Service: Order on a screen, and they make it fresh for you on the spot. Seating: Limited, so it's best to take it to go or enjoy it while walking around. read more

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I went to Somisomi with some friends to get Taiyaki. The service was really good the line was moving fast and the food came out pretty quick. They also have great lighting and theres plenty of seating. We gotten four different types of Taiyaki Custer,Oreo Nutella, sesame. The Custer was delicious had a very different and unique flavor to it. The Oreo was delicious but it's inconsistent there are some bites with Oreo it could be more packed in. There's d Nutella Taiyaki was good, Nutella itself can be over powering a another hint it v try Sadly didn't get the chance to try the read more

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One of the best soft serve ice creams available. Not overly sweet, smooth, pillowy, and in several desirable flavors. Add that to a filled Taikyaki (fish shaped pastry) and it's a perfect treat. My go to is a matcha soft serve in a custard filled Taikyaki. The matcha has good flavor and not too sweet. The ube/matcha combo is a good choice, but IMO the ube over powers the matcha flavor. My son tried a seasonal flavor: dulce de leche. He loved it paired with his nutella filled Taikyaki. Kiosks to the side of the shop make ordering fast and simple and allows for the employees behind the counter to focus on creating orders. Customer service is friendly and helpful. read more

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I haven't had Somi Somi in years. They took over the frozen yogurt spot (I think it was Pinkberry before). Its pretty solid and a good choice if you are in Little Tokyo. I do prefer Bumsan Organic Milk Bar just down the street but this place is the most popular option. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first taiyaki experience but not my last. Somisomi features a wonderful lineup of Japanese and Western flavors for both ice cream and the filling inside your fish. Every month or so they feature a few different flavors. The ice cream has an almost puffy whipped texture which makes it feel lighter. I feel like if I could take a bite of the Stay Puft man in Ghostbusters, he would taste like the milk flavor. This is a fun way to introduce kids (and kids at heart) to a new cultural experience. Parking was rough and a bit chaotic. read more

First time at this location, coming on a Sunday afternoon: got some delicious ice cream to share for a great value. After eating a good lunch in Little Tokyo, we started to walk toward the south end but saw this shop. I was craving ice cream, so made it an easy choice to stop. I wanted to keep it less messy, so got soft serve in a cup (without the ah-boong) ube flavor ($4.50). You can add different sprinkles at the end, and I chose oreo crumbles, graham cracker, and cocoa pebbles. I thought the amount given for the price was quite generous and the toppings added a lot of nice texture. The soft serve was super smooth, and the ube flavor was just right, not too overpowering. The amount was exactly right for the two of us. read more

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Best soft serve for reasonable prices with a crisp takiyaki fish. Amazing soft serve flavors. We tried the seasonal dulce de leche and also the strawberry. Unlimited toppings and even a macaron or strawberry as a topping! In the heart of little Tokyo. Do not miss! Easy kiosk ordering if you're paying with card. Great service. Eat indoors or outdoors. read more

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It was hot on this day and after eating and drinking, we thought of getting some ice cream. This is located in what they call "Little Tokyo" near downtown LA. The area around them looks like you are in Japan. That's why they named it little Tokyo. There were some vendors that sells Japan themed novelty items a few steps before you enter this ice cream place. We did definitely order different flavors of their ice cream with their popular fish waffle cone. It was so good. I definitely recommend it. It was my first time here. We went around 9 PM and there were still a lot of people in line. So you better check them out when you're around the area. read more

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My first time coming into somi somi and I can't go anywhere else other than this place and afters ice cream. I'm addicted to the waffle thing and the Nutella lmao the heat with the cold goes hand on him emphasizing the flavors and textures of this frozen dessert read more

Somisomi - Fire - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious and great energy and fun team. Cons....filthy and dirty directly outside the place. Smell of urine on the sidewalk. read more

Somisomi - Excited to try dessert for the first time here. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super delicious ice cream at Somi Somi! We got two ah-boong (the fish-shaped waffle, served upside down). One had an ube and cookie swirl with Biscoff on top and Nutella filling--so good it disappeared fast. The other was a matcha and vanilla swirl with Oreo topping and custard inside. Creamy, fun, perfectly sweet, and totally worth it. Friendly staff and comfy place to seat or stand to eat. read more

Somisomi - ube and cookie swirl (L) - matcha and vanilla swirl (R) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Somi Somi Ice cream is one of the best! I usually always get a mixed flavor in a cup. My favorites are Milk, matcha and ube with oreo crumbs, matcha powder, and the strawberry. This location always has a line but it moves quickly. The only thing is that there isnt much seating and I wish they let you swirl your own flavors. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I visited Somi Somi and ordered the upside-down soft serve with red bean, matcha, and milk--no toppings, just straight up. It was perfect for me, not too sweet and very well balanced. The interior was clean, and the service was nice and friendly. Would definitely come back. read more

Somisomi - Upside down style with macha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely loved this place and some of the best ice cream I've had! The restaurant was clean and the line went quickly! Customer service was kind and it was a great experience overall! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Somisomi is probably one of my favorite soft serve ice cream chains (counting down the days until the Denver location opens) and I am guaranteed a consistent ice cream every time I go and the little Tokyo location still meets my expectations. It's very simple with a couple flavor selections and toppings. I love the ube and match flavors so they're usually my go to. I like the fruity pebble toppings to give it a little something. In terms of sweetness, the ice cream leans towards the Asian tastebuds where not too sweet is a positive thing and the sugar is there but it doesn't consume the flavor. It's a small location but there's a couple of seats available. read more

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This place is always busy on the weekends. Parking is either street or structure parking. It is in the heart of J-town. Ambiance is casual and loud. The interior is small and has a few tables and chairs to sit. There is a long tall bar where you can eat your dessert and some seats outside to eat. There are a few ways you can eat your dessert. I chose the upside down method because it does get messy and I can never eat ice cream from a cone without dropping part of my dessert. You get free toppings of your choice. Look at my picture for the upside down. I also asked for extra filling in my order, and I'm glad I was watching them make it because they didn't add the extra. My husband's order didn't have extra filling so they took the top apart and added another spoonful without cross contaminating their supplies. I think the cashier/order taking should repeat any "special requests" so there isn't any mix up in the end. That's the reason for my 4 stars. You can also get taikiyaki as a whole with fillings but it does take longer to make. 2 or 5 pieces. Price isn't bad and their finished products are always fresh and hot. read more

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I've been to Somisomi a few times, was sad that the location at the Santa Anita mall closed. Even tho this location is closer I always dread the crowds, parking and unfortunately the lack of cleanliness outside. There's usually homeless ppl roaming around and just a stale smell that lingers outside which is pretty much the only place you can eat it since it won't travel well. The line was long even on a Wednesday night but moved pretty quickly and very easy to place order at the kiosk up front. This time I ordered the milk and ube and I was very tempted to try the cookie butter one. I got the taiyaki with black sesame filling and upside down since I find that the easiest way to eat it and any dripping from the soft serve will fall into the cup. I would say it always hits and I always enjoy it even though I have a hard time finishing the whole thing. Nothing wrong with the place itself or what they serve, I'm just not a fan of the location and lack of dining area inside. Still a good spot to hit up for dessert if you're having dinner in Little Tokyo. read more

Somisomi - Ube and milk soft serve with black sesame filling taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super colourful, super fun shop. Well suited for a ice cream dessert shop! Staff here were fast and polite. Upside Down Ahboong - Milk and Ube softserve, black sesame filling. Filling was not a custard style filling but still pretty good. There just wasn't enough filling to balance the ice cream. Ice cream was a bit interesting, I wished there was more ube flavour. Addition of topping was nice. Would try another filling and different ice cream combo next time. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is one of my favorite ice cream spots and is a chain that is consistently good. This location is very hard for parking and I had to pay $12 for ~30 minutes which was more than the cost of the ice cream. I would definitely go to another chain sometime soon! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here with my partner after eating lunch and was very excited to have some thing cold and sweet during the hot weather today. As we were waiting in line to get our order taken, the inside was so hot and humid. It was very unprofessional that a company like this has no running AC and leaving workers and customers in heat. It was hotter inside the store and outside was even cooler which was bizarre. My partner got peach and milk whereas I got cookies and cream. All of the food was delicious. However, my fish waffle was not cooked all the way through, it was a bit raw, especially at the end of the tail. I think it's a great idea if they have a kiosk where we can order quickly and if there is a QR where we can just order because waiting in that line was the longest 10 minutes of my life because of how humid and hot it was. read more

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Super cute space located in little Tokyo on 2nd street!!! This location has MiLK flavor!!!! I went with the milk/matcha cup!!! Highly recommended and one of my favorites when I'm in town!!! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Long wait, no one taking orders, not so tasty and the fish cone becomes soggy and tastes & smells like eggs. Cute idea tho

Customer service is subpar and taiyaki is 4/10 at best. Food: Had the custard taiyaki. I heard good things about this place so I was excited, but I was left disappointed. The custard filling was barely sweet and the outer layer felt as though it wasn't cooked all the way. Maybe the other flavours are better, but the custard one was definitely not great. Service: Super long lines and slow service. The 2 girls who were working in the front were pretty cold towards customers. It looked as if they didn't want to be there and you could feel that. Also, tables were super dirty, we had to wipe them ourselves. (floors dirty as well) Overall, I didn't have such a great experience so I'm not sure why this place is rated so high (maybe because it's unique??) but, definitely not wroth going to IMO! read more

What can I say that isn't already obvious. It's delicious, not sure how often they change the flavors but this day they had dulce de leche and Ube! Wow wow wow. Amazing! This places gets packed but they are on it! You won't wait longer than 10/15 min on an extremely busy day. They have amazing fillings and even have swirl options of two! Doubt you'll be able to sit indoors but there's areas outside to enjoy this treat! Can't wait to come back . read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Somi Somi will never not be good. There was a long line at 10 p.m. on a Friday night but my order came out quickly. It's probably because I got the ahboong upside down whereas everyone else ordered taiyaki, which is made fresh to order. I got the milk soft serve with red bean filling and it satisfied my sweet tooth perfectly. read more

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The taiyaki was delicious! It comes in orders of 2 or 5. This time We got the nutella & oreo. They were very warm and delicious! Even a bit chewy, sort of like a mochi donut, but just everrrrr so slightly! The only bad thing was that we had ordered our food and waited for about 30 minutes to receive it AFTER asking for an update about it. We thought maybe since we did the self checkout option that it got lost. We felt this way because 6 people were ahead of us, then got their desserts. People would order after us and had gotten their desserts. Maybe about 4 people. In between all of that, there were times where nobody was waiting except for us. Yet our dessert still hadn't come out. Normally when somebody is waiting a while either the worker asks what we're waiting on or the customer asks for an update. We thought they were just working on it, but after asking, they grabbed the taiyaki that has been done on this grill for about 10 minutes, then handed it to us with an attitude. Food was delicious because it was a chain, but one of the workers there had forgotten about or order and didn't even apologize for it. I would've felt better if she had at least acknowledged her mistake. Just some notes! Besides that there was limited seating inside. More of a place to order and walk around with. There is a parking garage for this place and I believe the one I parked in was $20 max for the day. {04/02/2026-3:45pm} read more

Somisomi - Taiyaki (like a stuffed crispy waffle) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Los Angeles, California