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    Somisomi

    4.5 (462 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Mona A.

    It's been years since we have been to this location, but still wanted to review as we liked Somi Somi, even though it's gotten sweeter over time. Their crispy tayaki is delicious even though the flavors of some swirls is a miss.

    Ellen C.

    I'm kinda disappointed that the outside of the tayaki was soft and not more crispy. Service was fine, and the store wasn't busy yet customers coming and going. [[HIGHLIGHT]]No seats just a standing bar to eat and leave.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was clean and straightforward with a slight art on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can place your order on a iPad and wait to be called. Simple, easy and uncomplicated.

    Matcha black sesame swirl with cocoa pebbles
    Daisy S.

    Somi Somi's soft serve islight, creamy, and not overly sweet. I love that they always have their classic flavors and fun seasonal swirl options, so there's always something new to try. This location is nice b[[HIGHLIGHT]]ecause parking is easy in the shopping plaza and there's a nice little indoor standing area if you want to enjoy your dessert without rushing back to the car. Service was smooth an[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]d efficient. You order at a kiosk, they call out your name in just a couple of minutes, and then they offer you toppings. I went with the matcha + black sesame swirl topped with Cocoa Pebbles--my two favorite flavors together in one cup. So good!!

    Hannah Nicole C.

    Always LOVE coming here for a sweet treat. The taiyaki are all made fresh, and the combination of hot with the cold from the ice cream is to die for. My family and I come here often if we're craving a sweet treat and they don't disappoint. I love that you can mix and match flavors inside and get different types of ice cream. Service is fairly quick, but be prepared for a wait if there's a lot of people since everything is made to order. Sometimes there's only one or two employees making it so definitely be patient! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop is a cute little fun store that gives off great vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Andrew N.

    Was really craving soft serve and saw the new banana pudding flavor that I wanted to try. Banana Pudding Strawberry Swirl (3/3): This was honestly a huge disappointment to me. I couldn't even tell the color of the swirls and the banana tasted like a mushy banana

    Ahboong Matcha/Horchata Swirls with Custard Taiyaki
    Cecilia Y.

    overall, somisomi is pretty solid ice cream place for subtle asian flavors. the ice cream is always super creamy and rich. there are some flavors that i definitely would not recommend by guava since it has a strange aftertaste. recently had their strawberry milk swirl and it was a bit too sweet for me. i'm a big fan of their custard ahboong and custard taiyaki. any variation of custard is pretty good at somi somi. came to try their dubai chocolate taiyaki and it did not rate high for me unfortunately. it was a 3/10 for me since there was barely any pistachio taste to it. i've also eaten a lot of dubai chocolate chewy cookies and prefer the texture of the katefi to be a bit harder but it was a bit mushier during the cooking process. the overall taiyaki tasted more like ferrero rocher than dubai chocolate.

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    Ter L.

    I've given SomiSomi a few tries and tbh, I find it quite overhyped. Granted, I seem to be the only one who feels this way. Staff here is very focused on their job leaving the interaction & customer service to be lacking. I couldn't care less but my toddler's attempt at connecting with employees ends up one sided. The soft serve is good- nothing overly sweet. The fish cone is great for photos but nothing I'd openly crave. The taiyakis have a good slight chew to it and there a a number of fillings available. You can easily find a favorite or two for everyone in your party. 3 stars.

    Upside Down Ahboong
    Generous Y.

    SomiSomi is my favorite soft serve spot and one of my top dessert spots overall. While I do think this location is worse than others I've been to, it's still SomiSomi quality. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is a bit slow and there's no seating like many other locations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ample parking and tons to do nearby including shopping and eating before indulging in wonderful soft serve. Always snag an upside down Ah-Boong for the full experience. Better than a cone because of the softer texture, includes a filling, and doesn't spill because it's upside down. The amount of filling at this location seems to be very light though. Keep up with their flavors rotating on their social media (varies each week based on location) but banana milk, when available, is wonderful and nostalgic.

    Cherry H.

    Somisomi is currently located in 5 states. Order with the staff or kiosk. If you order soft serve, you'll choose your toppings when it's ready. I personally enjoy putting fruity pebbles on my soft serve. It's nice that they offer soft serve, ahboongs, and drinks. I like Somisomi because it's pretty consistent across all their locations. I enjoy trying their seasonal/rotating flavors, it makes each visit fun.

    Upside down Nutella filled Taiyaki with Cookie Butter soft serve topped with Biscoff Crumbs and a Macaroon
    Thu N.

    LOVE THIS PLACE. I've been here several times over the past few years and it is great . Quality has never went down. I'm a big chocolate decadent fan, so I typically get the cookies and creme soft serve and it is fantastic. I found the cookie butter flavor a little too milky but I would eat it again. I love the taiyaki. It's always fresh and warm and perfectly chewy and crunchy. I always get the Nutella filling so I can't really speak on the other fillings, but I think it has just the right amount of filling inside. Toppings are yum and they never have too little. Ive had the Biscoff and Oreo ones and they are a nice addition. LOVE LOVE the macaroon it's always so chewy and yum. The service is pretty fast when there's only a few people. Sometimes when I go when it's slow my food is almost done instantaneously while still being fresh. When I go when it's busy it takes quite a while.

    Strawberry and Oreo
    Josh A.

    Amazing dessert place with great ice cream combinations and really good topping options. The taiyaki is delicious, and I love that you can choose from so many different fillings. They even give you a free macaron! Overall, this place is amazing, and I'll definitely be coming back in the future.

    Matcha "Upside Down" Custard Ah Boong
    Alvin W.

    I have been to this specific Somi Somi countless times, and it never disappoints! Unlike most soft serve shops, this is just the right amount of sweet too! I *always get the Ah Boong but upside down, so that my soft serve doesn't spill outside of the cup. Would highly recommend this strategy, haha. The staff is always friendly and prompt, and there are different combos every week. I'm personally a huge fan of their matcha, ube, cookies and cream flavors. For the Ah Boong, it's usually nutella for me -- gosh, I love nutella. Every time, I ask the staff to add their personal topping, and it's always been a spot on combo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is the perfect spot on a hot south bay summer afternoon, and a quick walk around the plaza will get you warmed up pretty quick -- perfect primer for a post-walk Somi Somi![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (I just learned that there's a Somi Somi near my office in my new place... I'm so excited to have another Somi Somi nearby again!)

    5 flavor fish cakes bread
    Ma L. C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Somi2x food is yummy for desserts, clean and straightforward, order and pick up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fast Service and the workers look out for you. Someone tried to pick up my bag, when they didn't even order that particular food and they were told right away, " sorry that's not your order" I was impressed by the worker and shame on this girl who tried to one up another person. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nice and welcoming so I recommend this place to anyone who is craving desserts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    Does it contain egg? I am allergic to egg

    Hello, Latha Thank you for reaching out to us and your interest in our products.… 

    Do you do catering for about 100 people?

    You should contact the shop, I think they done catering for the Taiyaki for 50 people before.

    Do the flavors change regularly? There was a different somi somi location I used to go to that would change weekly.

    Hello Tiania, Thank you for reaching out to us and your interest in our products.… 

    Which flavors are vegan friendly?

    Hi, Kim  Thank you for reaching out to us and you can try out our cold brew.… 

    Is it true you can order extra fish cone (not the flat fishes)?

    Hello, Ellvy Yes, customers can order an extra ahboong cone.… 

    Does the Berryessa location offer Black Sesame ice cream?

    I just stopped by on January 21st and they do not sell black sesame

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    Izumi Matcha

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    Izumi Matcha has been a top option for matcha over the past year…read more While Izumi was popular over the summer of 2025, recently Izumi has been much emptier. The service is great, and they make your drinks very fast. The taste is very consistent, and they do have a large menu with lots of different items other than matcha. My only downside is the variety of matcha over the recent year. From last year and this year, the menu for matcha has not changed much, and it seems like I get the same taste every time I go. While the first time was enjoyable, after it just gets repetitive. I love Izumi, but I really wish there was a rotation between drinks.

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    Inside of the fish, Nutella was just a small scoop inside, not spread out evenly along the inner edges
    Inside of the fish, Nutella was just a small scoop inside, not spread out evenly along the inner edges
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    Sulbing

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    5.7 mi
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    I was super excited to visit Sulbing as this was my first time trying bingsoo! We initially went…read morelast night only to find out they stop taking orders at 9:15 pm so keep that in mind. We ended up going again the next day to try it. We ordered the Premium Strawberry Sulbing and the Mozzarella Injeolmi Toast. The bingsoo was delicious and not too sweet, loaded with fresh strawberries and a big cheesecake wedge. It's especially great for a hot summer day. The portion size was good to share between two people. The toast was yummy but does have a sweeter taste profile due to the honey drizzle on top. Overall a great experience! We'll definitely be coming back!

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    Snowtime

    4.6
    (326 reviews)
    6.9 mi
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    I've been coming to Snowtime for a couple of years, and it's still one of my favorite dessert spots…read morewhenever I'm in the Campbell area. They have an impressive variety of drinks and desserts, and I especially love that their snow/bingsu comes in three different sizes (small, medium, large), making it perfect whether you're treating yourself or sharing with friends. On my latest visit, I tried the Banana Matcha drink, and the flavor was delicious. The banana layer on the bottom is a nice touch and you can clearly taste both the matcha and banana. My only note is that I wish the layer on top was a bit thicker for a creamier texture. Even so, the quality and consistency keep me coming back. If you're craving shaved snow desserts, soft serve or unique drinks, Snowtime is always worth a visit!

    Just discovered Snowtime and we were pleasantly surprised to have a Taiyaki place so close!…read more The place is very simple in decor. The A/C was blasting so it was a bit cold eating our soft serve but it's better than being hot! The taro soft serve was good, a little more tart than I'm used to but good! The Taiyaki was freshly made. I would have liked more custard but I'll know next time to ask. Toppings were ok, the coconut and almonds would be much better toasted. The Black Sesame was inert but gave it texture. The banana latte was delicious! Creamy on top, mild coffee flavor, and the banana came through nicely. Big cup also! We'll definitely be back!

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    Miss-You-Matcha
    Berry Bingsu Regular size
    Berry Bingsu Regular size
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    Dzui's Cakes & Desserts

    4.0
    (433 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    We stopped here before headed to Walk for Peace at Lake Cunningham. It was a good idea to stop by…read moreto grab some refreshing drinks. This is the first time trying the desserts. I enjoyed my durian desserts. It was good, I'm not a fan of a lot of jellies in my drinks. I liked how it was made with coconut milk, durian, and jellies. I just would like my drink to be thicker and less jellies. But, it was still delicious. My sis ordered a Milo drink and wasn't a fan of it. My other sis got a strawberry matcha. She had no complaints. My mom enjoyed her taro dessert but wasn't a fan of the taro, durian, and salted egg. I thought it was overly sweet for my taste. We ordered extra drinks to offer to the monks (there were more than I expected)..oops! It was a warm day and we were all excited to be there. It was overall a great day and to have a place that was had unique Vietnamese drinks was a plus!

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    Hambalang Milk Tea
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    4.3
    (368 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Love the unique flavors Aroma offers…read more Ordering at a kiosk and picking up at the front cashier within just 10 minutes amidst heavy foot traffic. First time around, I went ahead and ordered their pandan matcha. Yum! This masterpiece is served with pandan cold foam and toasted coconut flakes. Ordered it regular sweet, less ice, with oat milk. Very balanced flavor. Loved it. Would definitely try their other flavor offerings. :)

    Got their banana matcha with extra cream, less ice. Was super excited as I hadn't had anything…read morematcha in months. After 10 mins I got my drink and it looked nothing like the pictures in comparison. The "extra" banana cream I got ended up being less than what I'm seeing in photos on yelp from other customers. The band of cream was about the size of my pinky. I get that less ice =/= more drink added, that's completely normal. But even with LESS ice, 60% of my cup was ice :(. I finished it in 8 sips. For $8, a dollar a sip. In this economy ?!? I got robbed. Next time I'll stick to Izumi or soyful. My friend got the jasmine matcha, no changes and had plenty to drink still long after I finished mine. I went for the creamy MT from soyful after to drown out my sorrows. Unlikely to come back, this was a disappointing experience. Their other drinks seem good though.

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    Banana Cream Matcha
    Banana Cream Matcha
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