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    Somisomi

    4.2 (121 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Sandy T.

    Came here for dessert. There was a line but it moved pretty fast. We got the cookies and cream ice cream. It was good. Nice flavor. The fish cone was good. I didnt notice any seats inside but i think there was some tables outside on the side walk.

    Krystal G.

    I love Somi Somi! The proper way is to order a cup of soft serve for now, then a box of their made to order taiyaki for later (if it makes it home).

    Suzie C.

    Aftet a heavy meal from one of the restaurants near by, we decided to visit this place for some dessert and drinks. They aee built for to-go only because they didnt have any chairs or tables. Service, was good considerong he was the only one working and he managed to complete our big order. The cold brew tasted very good, the fish waffles were nice and warm when served. Great spot for dessert.

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    Cynthia W.

    Order on the tablet. No human interaction needed. The guy got to work and was making our stuff. 5 fish for 9.75 and you choose the filling - now this is a good deal! We got a pack of that. And also a soft serve cookies n' cream. I honestly thought the cookies n cream tasted a big weird. It wasnt what I was used to. So that is why I knocked down a star. I took a few bites and was over it.

    Upside down Ahbong
    Nina L.

    Love that there's a stand alone location outside of Valley Fair. The service is much faster than the location in the mall. You can be in and out in less than 5 minutes. I like the upside down Ahbong to make it easier to eat. Light on the filling. The soft serve is nice and creamy. Will be back!

    LeeLee C.

    Good presentation and cute fish. If you like the Japanese Taiyaki, then this is the place for you. For me, I'm only interested in their sesame ice cream. After debating if I should just get the sesame ice cream or a milk and sesame swirl, I made the wrong choice and greed drove me to get the swirl. I was disappointed as the swirl was more milky and sweet than the rich sesame I was hoping for. Nevertheless, Somi Somi is a kid pleaser and my child was pleasantly happy with her Taiyaki ice cream.

    Soft serve (black sesame & cookies and cream)
    Jonathan B.

    Very quick service and the soft serve is nice, with some of my favorites being the black sesame or the cream. The taiyaki is also good with my favorites being the custard and red bean.

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    Sarah T.

    This ice cream here was pretty good. Smooth and nice flavor combos. I got the Ube matcha swirl and the banana matcha swirls. There were so many toppings to choose from. The taiyaki was fresh so the warm bread with the melted ice cream was perfect together. I got my order with a few minutes because there weren't many people and the workers there stated making our order as soon as the order went through. Inside was spacious, I wished there were tables but there weren't many people working so I can see why it's more of a takeout.

    Cherry blossom
    Hailey K.

    All time favorite dessert place! Crispy taiyaki upside down with cherry blossom and matcha ice cream. It was quick and fast service. Overall clean and spacious venue.

    Ube and matcha swirl
    Jess B.

    This spot was really good. I got the matcha and ube swirl and I loved it. It was just the right amount of sweetness without being too heavy. The taiyaki was great too. It was soft on the inside with a little crisp on the outside, which made it perfect. The place was really busy when we went, but the service was quick and we got our ice cream fast. The location is really convenient, though parking can be tough since it's such a popular spot.

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    Lisa M.

    This is our second time at Somi Somi at this location and we love it! The service is fast and the people are attentive and kind. The flavors are always delicious and the topping choices are fun. I took some pictures of the menu because I wanted to make sure everyone knew they had to choose one of four options for how you want to be served. I was confused the first time I came as the menu was different. We got the ube and chocolate swirl with the upside down ahboong filled with red bean. The cookies and cream is also delicious with the Nutella filling. Once they have poured your soft serve, they will call you up to the counter to tell them which toppings you want. There are cocoa pebbles, fruity pebbles, Oreo dust, butterfinger dust, etc. you can also choose to have a macaroon or a strawberry as a topper. The store is clean and tidy, there's also a water container for self serve water. They also have napkins and trash cans. There aren't any tables inside for seating, but there is a bench outside. The parking lot for this strip mall is a nightmare. This is the only pitfall of this location. You'll have to bring all of your patience to get a spot. Plan ahead by parking on the street or Lyftng there.

    Sherman T.

    Soft serve with interesting flavors in rotation can be found here at Somisomi, a popular chain that's made a strong impression on me every time I've been to one. This particular Somisomi is located in an extremely busy mall full of Asian eateries, cafes and shops and therefore parking is a real pain. If you're already here for something else, it's a perfect excuse to make your way to grab a cup or cone of Somisomi's delicious cold desserts. Like all of their locations, the soft serve can be ordered with a cup or a waffle cone shaped like a fish. Within that cone, you'll have the option to fill it up with some toppings like red bean or Nutella. After the soft serve goes in, you'll finally be able to top it off with some additional dry, crunchy toppings like sprinkles. Of course, if you're just here for the soft serve, then just get the cup but if you want it all without the mess that comes with cones, ask for the upside down cone served in a cup - you get to have your cake (errr...soft serve) and eat it too! This time around, sweet corn was the unique flavor of the day and the subtle sweetness was certainly interesting! Not a huge fan as I'm more inclined to order their tea flavors but it was still delicious enough to be consumed all by oneself. In addition to the soft serve, they also have taiyaki (waffle battered cakes) filled with your goodies of choice among some classics like red bean, Nutella, chocolate, and custard. They take a while to make but you may order more for a slight discount as opposed to ordering them individually. The staff were friendly and patient as we ran through the options when we ordered and were quick as they can to fulfill the tickets. Overall, Somisomi has the perfect combination of desserts to satisfy cravings for both hot and cold treats. They're not too overly sweet and are pretty light so it's a great spot to hit up after a meal. This shopping center facilitates those activities nicely with restaurants running all along the perimeter and a huge grocery store for wrapping up those errands. As a taiyaki fan, this Somisomi is solid and the quality store to store doesn't vary too much so regardless of the location, you'll be satisfied here, there, and everywhere, so long as it's with Somisomi!

    Saturday night line out the door - 8/2025
    Melanie L.

    After you've indulged in one of the restaurants in this plaza and you need to find something sweet or cleanse your pallet, head over to Somi Somi for your dessert fix! Somi Somi has several different menu options for everyone - soft serve, taiyaki, cold brews, or a combo of all of these. Their menu isn't overwhelming either, they keep it simple and clean. They offer the following soft serve flavors and some come in a swirl flavor: - Milk - Matcha - Ube - Peach - Cookies & Cream - Milk Tea (Not available at this location, but found at the Livermore Outlets location) Keep in mind they do not offer any samples so choose wisely! Once you pick your flavor, the staff will build your order and you can pick complimentary toppings for it: - Biscoff Crumble - Cocoa Pebbles - Fruity Pebbles - Coconut Flakes - Oreo Crumbs - Captain Crunch - Graham Cracker What you'll also notice from this business is that there tends to be a line out the door on the weekends, which just means you can't go wrong with this place! The wait isn't long either. There are no seats inside, just standing room to pick up your order, but there are a few benches outside and you'll see plenty of people just chilling out front enjoying their treat.

    Upside down ahboong, cookies and cream soft serve, Nutella filling, with a macaron - DELICIOUS

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    5 months ago

    Friendly staff but very small amount of fillings in this location compared to others.

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    Services are super slow and they mess up my order again. I'm not sure if I would like to come back here again.

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    2 years ago

    Somi somi is a a chain that is consistent all the time at every single location. There are always super smooth and never too sweet.

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    7 months ago

    costumer service was amazing. She gave us an extra spoon. Food came out really fast and the aesthetic is amazing.

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    7 months ago

    Very good service the food is amazing. Good vibes the place looks nice. Workers are very nice

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    2 years ago

    So happy there is an even closer Somisomi on the East Bay now. Just like the other locations, the cheddar taiyaki is my favorite and go-to.

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    Soft serve was meh! My taiyaki was cold but more importantly not crispy at all. Custard filling was decent.

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    Experience was great Ice Cream was awesome. Gotta try the waffles with Oreos. Delicious great service with good energy.

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