I went a few months ago and they still were making a hole in the middle of the ice cream which…read morestill completely upset me lol BUT I WENT TONIGHT BEFORE THEY CLOSED!!!! LADIES AND GENTLEMAN!!! no hole in the middle of the ice cream!! Just PURE ICE CREAM THROUGHOUT THE CUP!!!! I can't express how happy I was so scoop into it and see there was no hole!!! Loved it!!!!! And the ladies tonight, they were wonderful!! (Sorry! No photo...I devoured it so fast!!!)

Taiyaki is a delicious Japanese street food. A fish shaped pastry stuffed with filling like read…read morebean paste & custard. In the warmer months the taiyaki are also stuffed with soft serve ice cream. This street food has become popular in the USA with dedicated taiyaki ice cream spots popping up, and we finally have a shop in Alaska that serves this delectable treat. Softer opened at the end of December in the Diamond center food court. I went to check them out in February, and the taiyaki were fresh, crispy, and had a decent amount of filling. Now the taiyaki wasn't the same consistency as the ones I had in Japan, but it's not really fair to compare things in Alaska to their country of origin. The texture wasn't 100% correct, but it was pretty nicely crispy, and not overly chewy. I had heard from a few other people that when they went the texture wasn't correct & too chewy so consistency may be a bit of an issue, but they are a new business to that can be rectified. The soft serve ice cream was also very good. I ordered 2 "upside down" Taiyaki ice creams which comes with choice of 2 toppings. You can just order a Taiyaki filled with ice cream which doesn't come on a cup, or the Taiyaki pastry on its own without ice cream. If you're not feeling the Taiyaki you can also just get the soft serve ice cream, a milkshake, or a snow bowl (this looks like a variation of bingsu). I ordered chocolate soft serve with a Nutella filled Taiyaki topped with sprinkles, and a matcha/chocolate swirl soft serve with an ube filled Taiyaki topped with Oreo & graham cracker crumbs. The portion size on the soft serve was good for the price ($7). The chocolate ice cream was standard chocolate soft serve, but I really liked the Nutella taiyaki. The matcha ice cream actually had a strong, and not overly artificial matcha tea flavor. Next time I won't get it swirled with chocolate as the chocolate overpowered the matcha. I don't know if I'd get the ube filled taiyaki again. The ube filling was pretty artificial so it's not my preference. The toppings were also fairly sparse, but that doesn't really matter to me. Overall it's a great treat. Service was quick when we went. There was no line, and you just order at a kiosk & the person makes what you order. It's located right in the mall food court by the ice rink so if you're looking for ambiance it's not really going to be this place. I definitely will be back to get some Taiyaki ice cream again, and maybe try their snow bowls. Excited to have something different in Anchorage! This place is definitely a good spot next time you want some soft serve ice cream.

We ordered Baskin-Robbins through Door Dash. A Banana Royal and a Brownie Sundae. We were extremely…read moredisappointed and I threw mine out due to the appearance. Significantly smaller portions & their appearance looked NOTHING like their menu portrayed. My Banana Royal had 3 mushy pieces of banana,no whipped cream & no sauce. His Brownie Sundae had no brownie, no whipped cream and & both cups were 1/2 empty. I called them, they said they could do nothing, contact Doordash or call/come by the next day after 1:00pm when our manager is in. Just make sure to bring your pictures. These were just under $12.00 each! I do know they're off my order online list. I may get a cone in person, but never again will I order from them for delivery!

This is the saddest ice cream I've ever had. My cup has…read moreobviously a lot of room for ice cream and the lady didn't fill it up.

Great place to eat, waiters are amazing and the scene is well taken care of I'll definitely be back…read moreagain. -Freak out!

Disappointing experience - Misleading menu descriptions…read more I was very disappointed with the "Kalbi" bowl I ordered here. In authentic Korean cuisine, Kalbi strictly refers to short ribs (usually beef). However, what I was served was just cheap, thinly sliced beef(Bulgogi). The most frustrating part is that they actually have real, authentic Kalbi on another part of the same menu, which means management knows exactly what Kalbi is. And he try to explain and mislead me. They are intentionally playing word games, using the name "Kalbi" to describe the sweet soy marinade rather than the actual premium cut of meat, likely hoping customers won't know the difference. Using cheap meat substitutes under a premium name is highly misleading. If you are looking for real Kalbi, look closely at the menu or avoid this place.

Cookies taste great I like my cookies a bit warmer than room temp a but crunchy but that doesn't…read morehurt anything nice atmosphere In my opinion it's looks very sanitary

From the owner: What started with a generations-old family Cookie Cake recipe in 1977 with only the best premium…read moreingredients, Great American Cookies is the sweet spot for happiness and joy. We are still the home of the original Cookie Cake, just re-imagined with life's sweet moments as our inspiration. Passionate bakers are devoted to hand-crafting fresh-baked Cookies, Double Doozies, and of course our custom-designed original Cookie Cakes. With bakeries across the country, in your neighborhood, and treats available for delivery right to your door, the sweet spot is always close to home.

Oh Benji's, its a good thing I dont live closer or I'd be a human whale. We were on the South-sh…read moreside of town toward the end of the day and I knew full well that Benji's would be sold out if everything, but I decided to take a chance. I was right, as I walked in they sold the very last thing of what I wanted. But gosh am I glad- it forced me to try something new. I didnt take a picture because it was so cold out and my hands were frozen, but it was a beautiful, elongated bakery treat. It had lovely purple Ube cream and touch of oreo crumbs on top, the base was essential much like a flat cruller, but if higher quality. It was sensational! I bought my husband something that looked lower carb that had coffee cream that also enjoyed. I got my husband custom cold jasmine sugar free tea, and I got a frosty honeydew melon drink. It was a little spendy, but its nice to have a treat one on a while.

I stopped by Benji's Bakery & Café in Anchorage for the first time and tried a few things. The Ube…read moreCroffle was the standout -- it was so delicious! It's like a croissant baked in a waffle form, but a bit denser than a regular croissant. What really made it special was the Ube cream -- a light, buttery frosting that wasn't too sweet. Easily a 10/10 for me. I also ordered the Ube Cruffin, which had that same croissant-like texture in a muffin shape. The inside had a light cream filling, and the top was covered with the same Ube cream. It was good, but not quite as amazing as the Croffle -- 7/10. The Ham Banh Mi was tasty and filling (6/10), and the Boba Milk Tea was decent too (6/10). Oh and I got to taste their smoked salmon chowder that my friend ordered. Very good flavor, body, and richness (8/10). Everything I had was good but nothing that was as memorable as the Ube Croffle, but it wasn't cheap -- I spent a total $32 for a sandwich, drink and 2 pastries. Then again, prices in Alaska tend to be higher in general. Overall, even though I've only been once, I'd definitely come back for that Ube Croffle -- it was the real highlight!

1. I did a mobile order so I could use a "deal" in the app. Free mini blizzard with chicken strip…read morebasket. 2. When I walked in, one guy had to tell the other guy to start making my order. He then Made the blizzard. He then told me there was no slushies. So he gave me another blizzard instead. Their blizzards are expensive! 3. When I got home I was sad to see how big the chicken tenders were for $15 4. Why can't the restaurant tell the app they are out of something so people don't order it? Cause I would not have gotten a refund

The new owner, Var, is really changing up the restaurant. He's very approachable and kind. The food…read morewas great. The cheese curds were very hot and gooey. The flamethrower was nice heat too. The inside was incredibly clean. Has a good atmosphere to it now. Very please with the changes

The food taste great, exact portion and the ambiance is nice. Parking is spacious. Didn't have to…read morewait long for the food to arrive. A little pricey but it's worth every visit. Will visit again.

Saint Coyote! I've visited their location 100x, not to enjoy their restaurant, but for many private…read moreevents held in their party space. Affordable, convenient and on the Southside --it's a hard deal to beat. You can bring your own food, entertainment and alcohol. I recently visited Saint Coyote to finally try out their restaurant atmosphere. The place was bright and bustling. Service was superb. Drinks were strong. We ordered a few apps, and dinner. There was nothing to write home about, but nothing was particularly bad either. It's a solid place that never seems to be too busy for dinning out or a date night. We would return to try more of their menu.

Appetizers and entrée are fabulous. Service is par, beer and a hamburger when you want one,…read moreexcellent stop.

Poor customer service I tried getting service at the bar. No one appeared to be staffing bar…read moreservice. After 15 minutes of being ignored, I gave up and left. Not a welcoming place. Maybe they think they are too popular destination.

I walked in and was instantly greeted by a very nice lady. I told her I was looking for two dozen…read moredonuts, a good mix and match and half-and-half. She did a great great job and chose a wide selection so there was tons of variety for the people I was delivering them to. Service was great, and the donuts were excellent, they were quite the hit at the auction.

Ok! Dinosaur lovers you need to stop here to get a Dino bone donut. I thought this was so cute!…read moreThey have happy face gum ball donuts too in various flavors. They sell merch and have coffee and smoothies too. I met the owner and she was so nice and gave me a sticker and a badge that says I love Dino's! Super cute! When you just need a donut, this is the place :)