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    Somisomi

    4.0 (453 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Jake B.

    I was unfortunately a bit disappointed in our experience at Somisomi. We got two taiyaki, one custard and one black sesame. The black sesame was okay, but the custard one was way too sweet, and did not taste authentic. The texture of the outside was also quite gummy, almost like mochi, which did not fit the flavor profile. Maybe I came at an off day, but based on that experience I would not return.

    Vi T.

    Located inside Valley Fair, near Ramen Nagi, Uncle Tetsu, and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema area. This spot have always been my go-to since they first open for whenever I craving for a good soft serve. The rotate flavors from time to time, so make sure to check their official Instagram to see which location offer which flavors, my all time favorite is their Milk and Cookies n' Cream. Somisomi's soft serve is creamy and quite strong on milky taste. Their taiyaki (fish shaped waffle) is also very good, it does have a good crunchy texture on the outside, soft and warm on the inside, with the perfect amount of sweetness and nice fragrant smell. So, I do recommend their Ahboong or Upside Down Ahboong for first timer, you cannot goes wrong with their Custard or Nutella filling. But this time, they released a brand new taiyaki's flavor: Dubai Chocolate and it was so good that I came back twice in the same weekend. This flavor was more expensive, I got 2 for almost $10 meanwhile 2 regular taiyakis was for $4.95 but it was worth it in my opinion. My taiyaki came out piping hot, the curnchy kataifi added so much texture to each bite and I was really happy to finish my taiyaki in one sitting. I thought I have to wait for long but there was no one in line during my visit at 6:30PM on a Friday night (shocking), staffs were attentive and quick with making my order, the taiyaki was ready in about 5-7 minutes. I think I will be a regular here if Somisomi will keep Dubai Choco Taiyaki on their permanent menu lol, finger crossed!!

    Sakura berry
    Anthony N.

    The sakura berry continues to hit regardless of which somi somi i go to. It was pretty empty on a tuesday, which is to be expected but the flavor is consistent and I love it. I got the fish with a black sesame filling and it was such a nice combo with the ice cream

    Giselle R.

    Their ice cream is exceptionally creamy and rich, with a generous filling that melts in your mouth, making it incredibly delicious. The breading or fish is notably tender and crispy, offering a perfect contrast in texture. The ordering process is mostly automated, but the staff remains genuinely friendly and efficient, ensuring quick service. The venue is quite small, creating an intimate atmosphere. They also offer a variety of refreshing, well-crafted drinks, and a selection of tasty toppings to customize your order further.

    Rona S.

    We hot some icecream and taiyaki because my friend really wanted to try them out. The server was not very friendly and seemed annoyed. Took a while for our orders when there wasn't anyone before us. The ice cream was fine, taiyaki was good. Of all Somisomi locations I think this was the worst. Hoping for better service next time.

    Julia B.

    Service was super quick, location is convenient, and the dessert is delicious. I ordered nutella inside the waffle, with matcha and ube swirl ice cream and fruity pebbles on top. The ice cream flavor tastes and looks genuine, unlike other ice creams that have fake dye and flavoring. The nutella-filled waffle was the best part; I love how the waffle is thin and crisp.

    Ube soft serve, on left and strawberry soft serve on right.
    Kelly M.

    Somisomi is a local chain that sells fish-shaped pastries that you can buy with a filling of your choice (Nutella, custard, sweet bean, among others) along with soft serve ice cream. On a recent visit, my husband got ube soft serve and I got strawberry soft serve. We each got a pastry topping filled with Nutella. They were delicious!

    Matcha w oreo and Nutella filling
    Luisina H.

    We love SomiSomi! The matcha flavor with Nutella filling is such a good sweet treat. It's the perfect size when you want something dessert-like but not too much.

    strawberry soft serve in a cup
    Jessica H.

    Taiyakis were excellent and had great crispy outsides, while maintaining a chewy interior. The newer black sesame flavor was so good! Next time I'll need a couple of those. I also enjoyed the usuals like custard and red bean. They were filled pretty well. The soft serve was nice and creamy, as well as flavorful too. Not sure if eating it in the mall made a difference but I've always found somi somi soft serve to be a bit more mellow and lacking in flavor (good creamy texture but weak in taste) but on this try I had the strawberry and could taste it loud and clear! It was very delicious and smooth. Creamy and flavorful! Very strawberry-y. I was pleasantly surprised and delighted. Very nice.

    Sammy T.

    Got two taiyakis and was pleasantly surprised they had some fun flavors - hotteok (a brown sugar cinnamon nut mixture) and a black sesame one. They were made fresh and well cooked on the inside. My only wish was their filling was more generous but alas! The hotteok is a seasonal flavor and I really hope it becomes a staple because it's better than the custard / red bean flavor (also classics).

    Upside down ahboong
    Janine F.

    Somisomi always hits the spot! I got an upside down ahboong. I got the cookies and cream and matcha swirl with Nutella as my filling and Oreo crumbs as the topping. All the flavors together worked so well and it wasn't too sweet at all. I felt so bad since there was only one worker at the time, but she handled the line like a boss! Love love love!

    Upside Down Ahboong -both with custard filling on ube soft serve
    Diana G.

    I go to ValleyFair just for SOMISOMI! I have been a loyal fan for over 3 years. Food Recommendations: My favorite is the Upside Down Ahboong with a custard filling with Ube soft serve and matcha powder. Alternatively, I really enjoy the order with matcha soft serve. The custard filling allows the flavor of the soft serve to shine through and getting the Ahboong upside down makes for an easier way to enjoy the dessert. Service: Even when it's busy, orders come out quickly. I've never waited longer than 10 minutes even with the holiday crowds. Ambiance: This location is more of a quick serve spot in the Valley Fair mall rather than a restaurant. There is mall seating and tables available in front of the location. Parking: It is conveniently placed next to the Winchester Parking Garage which has an entrance that leads to the area.

    Milk and cookies
    Stephanie H.

    I love somi somi with a passion. The ice cream always hits the spot for me. It's not too sweet and the consistency of the ice cream is perfect. When I'm at somi somi, I tend to try the milk flavor, and the mixed special flavors that week as well! This time I got to try the milk and cookies flavor! It was more of a biscoff, which they were able to capture the flavor really well. It was also very creamy and velvety. We even added some matcha and biscoff crumbles to top it off, and a macaron. For the price of $4.50 you can share this between two or even three people! Definitely a delicious treat.

    Peach + cookies and cream swirl

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    When do soft serve flavors rotate and how often?

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

    Is the ice cream Lactose free?

    Hello, Rachel Yes, our soft serve ice creams are lactose-free, except for Milk flavor.… 

    Do they sell gift cards at this location?

    What time is opening hours on Sunday ? Employee who showed up to work at 11:00 told me opening hours is not until 11:30. Please clarify

    Hmm, I assume it opens the same time that the mall opens. I went when the mall was open around 2.

    What time do they close?

    Weekdays 9:30pm Saturday 9:00pm Sunday 7:00pm

    Is there vegan options?

    I know that all their flavors besides milk and milk tea are lactose free but I don't know if that means vegan.

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    Last week it was pretty warm, and I was craving a cold dessert, so we went to Sulbing. It was…read morearound 8 on Sunday night. Oh boy, it was packed! We couldn't find a seat, so we decided to take it home. The QR menu was convenient. The staff were busy and looking tired making shaved ice. They also have a good selection of matcha drinks, coffee, and Korean pastry. I gotta try it out next time. We waited a bit, but they packed it so well that it didn't melt on the way home. It was really good. Good job guys! Overall the service was great, just watch the parking. It can be tricky during busy hrs. Just saying....

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    4.1(1.2k reviews)
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    We went to Crossiante to celebrate my grandma's birthday with tea time! When I walked in, I was…read moresurprised to see how many people were still buying pastries in the afternoon. We checked in and were seated right away, and the setup was absolutely beautiful! They brought out our tea first, which we enjoyed while waiting for the pastry tower to arrive. Once it came out, they told us to eat from top to bottom, so that's exactly what we did! Each bite was delicious, everything tasted freshly baked and made, and I especially loved that the pastries weren't overly sweet. Although we enjoyed eating the tower from top to bottom, next time we would probably go from bottom to top since we like to save our sweets for last! Of course, we couldn't leave without getting more pastries to bring home. They have plenty of classic pastries, like croissants, along with more unique specialties, like their croissant cube. Everything looked and tasted so fresh, with that perfect flaky, crackly texture. The pastries are a little pricey for bakery items, but in my opinion, they're definitely worth it for the quality and freshness. Overall, we had such a lovely time celebrating my grandma's birthday here and would definitely come back for more pastries!

    I came by on a weekday and was surprised that the store was still pretty busy and crowded…read more The space is a little small, but I'm guessing they must have some good food since there were quite a few people. The matcha was pretty decent too and worth trying if you're a matcha fan!

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    4.4(236 reviews)
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    I had ordered my dad's birthday cake from here back in 2024 (salted yolk/pork sung/matcha mix…read morecake), and it was absolutely delicious! This time I decided to stop by here after dinner, my first time sitting down here and ordering. The inside is very clean, modern, and Pinterest-like. They added more decorations and seating from 2 years ago, making the inside more aesthetic. whaT's More always has unique Asian flavors, like durian, earl grey, pandan, red bean, and oolong. The cakes are not too sweet, so definitely Asian parent approved haha! Unfortunately, when we came around 6:30pm, they were sold out of most flavors - so would definitely recommend coming earlier or just ordering online earlier in the morning for pickup. We got the sesame dark chocolate crepe cake. When you eat in the store, the owner provides you with free cups of tea, which are really great for washing down the cake. The chocolate was super rich, and they did not skimp out on the flavor - super chocolatey. The sesame added such a fun earthy and nutty flavor - I thoroughly enjoyed it! The cake is on the slightly denser side, so was super filling. While on the pricier side, the flavors are super unique and the craft that goes into crepe cakes is commendable. I will be ordering my next cake from here again!

    Best mochi in South Bay. Not only is the ratio of cream and mango/durian good but it's fresh. The…read moreactual mochi is not too thick or too chewy and has the right amount of powder on it. $14 is a bit much but compared to other places that Ive tried, this one takes the crown. The strawberry crepe cake was good. The strawberries are fresh and a bit tangy so it wasn't too sweet. I thought the creme brule sample i had was better. I'll come back to try other flavors. *i came around 4 and a lot of things were gone, i suggest coming early!

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    My daughter woke up craving mochi donuts…read more Saturday afternoon around 3pm. Friendly service! The yums were ready in less than 5min. We got half a dozen of nearly all the flavors and they did not disappoint. Ube, black sesame, cookies n cream, matcha, glazed, and dark chocolate (tasted more like milk chocolate though). Soft, chewy, warm, and the glaze was the perfect amount of sweetness for the Asian palate, which is to say: NOT TOO SWEET; the highest compliment, of course. They also have poke here, which I may try next time. And while you're waiting for the glaze dipper to do their magic, there is a fun 10-second buzzer game to try your luck for a freebie mochi!!! We did not win. 9.84 seconds was our best attempt. :( but our mochi cheered us up :)

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