First time visiting the Somisomi in Downtown Brea and I was not disappointed! Pushing open the door and walking into a cool, refreshing environment (saving me from the 80+ degree weather outside), I was instantly greeted by welcomes of the always-smiling employees. Though I was familiar with the menu from previous Somisomi restaurant experiences, the cashier navigated me expertly and my order was quickly places without any difficulty. Service was very quick and while receiving my toppings, the employees ensured my satisfaction and took the time to make the Taiyaki presentable (as seen in attached picture). Overall, an amazing first impression from the new location of Somisomi. I read a few complaints regarding the temperature inside but I didn't face such conditions and they have fixed that issue! The only glaring hitch would be that it was a little unclear in where the line begins once you enter the shop. I would recommend visiting during the hot summer to cool off and is a great location for a satisfactory dessert! read more

Somisomi - Upside-down Ahboong (Cookies & Cream + Matcha with Nutella Taiyaki Filling)! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

I stopped by Somisomi's opening day and the experience was very good despite how busy it was. The place was organized with balloons around and a somisomi sign on the wall. The cashier Ellie Y was very welcoming and nice. She guided me through the menu and helped me choose what I got. I got the upside down ah boong with Nutella filling and Boysenberry ice cream. The wait was pretty short for my order and while i was waiting I noticed Meghan B making ah boong cones, they looked very neat and well put together. The boysenberry was pretty good paired with the nutella filling. Would definitely come back! read more

I'm so glad that this location opened because not only is it closer to me than others, they still have the same yummy taste and wonderful service that I love! If you've never been here, I recommend getting an upside down ahboong in a cup, because then you basically get the best of both worlds with having ice cream and a fish tayaki! Since it recently opened, the lines have been somewhat long when I've gone, but they do a good job in providing quick service. Just know that they don't have any seating at all, but they do have limited tall tables. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

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Finally got to try this place out. Fairly new location opened in DT Brea not long ago. Inside it's pretty spacious, but note there are zero chairs, only counters which are fairly high up, not very short people (like myself) friendly. Maybe some lower counters or regular tables would be nice, even if placed outside. Staff was friendly, but they don't do samples, so if you're unsure what to order, stick to the more popular flavors. I went with Ube because Ube is life, and it was good. The waffle cone itself is whatever, not much flavor, and I'd definitely skip it next time. My kid got the cookies and cream and he didn't finish it, didn't care much for it. He did not like the cone at all. Not sure I'd return here any time soon, maybe if I'm really craving something Ube flavored. read more

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Love this location! It just opened recently and it's a cute spot near downtown brea. We were able to get the new pistachio flavor mixed with cookies n cream and it was so delicious! The staff was also super nice even though it was a little busy! Definitely appreciate that. Hopefully this location doesn't blow up like the Fullerton location but maybe having 2 locations close-ish to each other will level out the business! read more

Somisomi - New location!!!! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

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Cute little soft serve shop right in the heart of downtown Brea. The line was almost to the door but moves fast. There are various flavors for soft serve, you can also get half and half option. This is a good spot for summer night hangouts and sweet treats! read more

Somisomi - July 2026 - Soft Serve $4.50 - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

Review 68/365 Day Challenge Was excited to hear when Somi Somi was coming to my neighboring city, Brea. Came here on the 1st evening of Grand Opening around 8 pm. It was about a 40min wait all together. If you're familiar w Somi Somi. It's a known waffle fish made freshly and filled to your liking FILLING Options. You pick the style of soft serve flavor and style. Then they add the toppings and either a macaron or a small fresh strawberry topped. Ice cream was delish and not sweet. ~ Taiyaki is made fresh w the yummy filling of choice. They have a Grand opening weekend Special. Free Taiyaki (randomly filled) w a Ahboog purchase. Valid til Sunday 6.12.-15.26 The ice cream dessert shop is decent size. No indoor seating currently available i do see stairs going upstairs. Not sure it's gonna be open for guest seating. Customer service is great for being it Grand Opening day. Handled the crowd and lines pretty well. We got our dessert in a timely matter. Located in Downtown Brea right next to Pinotte Palette Painting studio and a few doors away from Cha Cha Mexican restaurant. Lots of parking in the parking structure, read more

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Grand Opening weekend! Parking is in front of World Market then walk to the back toward the theater. Spend $15 in one single transaction for chance to win something on the flyer. They give an extra waffle for soft serve order. Super friendly staff and really fast service! Soft serve is creamy and milky! Toasty waffles (fishy shape) were warm and just right on the sweetness. It smells so good! They even have wooden bars to stand and eat your waffles and soft serve! Everything looks so organized and pretty. read more

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We attended the friends and family soft opening. It's a cute shop in bustling downtown Brea off Birch St across from the theater and comedy club with lots of foot traffic. There was already a line forming outside with curious pedestrians. Friendly staff is ready to greet and serve you with a smile. They make their taiyaki fish cakes fresh in house which serves as a cone stuffed with your choice of fillings and soft serve ice cream, and toppings. The taiyaki comes out nice and warm, slightly crispy with a soft mochi inside texture. Friday 6/12 is grand opening so there are specials and giveaways. Go check it out! read more

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Somi Somi in Brea opened and this is now the closest location to me! I love how efficient the staff are here and everyone was so friendly and sweet. Special shoutout to Trina who helped us at the register! She was very helpful when I asked her about the different flavors of ice cream and taiyaki fillings. I'll be back! Only thing is I wish there was closer parking and seating outside! Oh and the new photo booth is so fun! read more

I came here during their first week of opening just for the Boysenberry and it did not disappoint. It was worth my 30 minutes wait time. I don't know how to describe the taste... It doesn't taste exactly like the sour berry I expect, it is sweet and refreshing. It goes well with the ube too, but the sweetness of ube got overwhelming near the end. read more

Somisomi - Boysenberry and Ube Swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

so happy to see this open in Brea!! such an ideal location with lots of traffic. staff was very sweet and welcoming! also, restroom was uber clean and had a nice aromatic fragrance plugged in. everything is delicious as always. highly recommend the ube soft serve. i always get the upside down taiyaki in a cup, with nutella as my filling. hits EVERY time!! husband got the matcha strawberry milk and enjoyed it as well. definitely recommend a sweet treat here after catching a movie!!! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

I love love somi somi. It's my happy place. They're nice too and efficient. Simply the best. read more

Somisomi - Welcome to Brea. You the best! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

Amazing dessert! The staffs are attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this place! For our visit today, we ordered two upside down with the following flavors: 1. cookies&cream and matcha swirl with matcha custard filling 2. Cookies&cream with no filling Comes with your choice of one strawberry or macaroon and toppings. The store is beautifully decorated and clean! read more

Somisomi - Upside down cookies & cream and matcha swirl with matcha custard filling. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

I was invited to the Friends & Family night at the new SomiSomi in Brea and had a great experience. I tried the limited-time boysenberry and milk swirl with an upside-down ahboong, plus a few taiyaki with black sesame and custard fillings. Everything came out fresh, warm, and delicious. The service was excellent as well--everyone was friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout the visit. The location is fantastic too, right across from the movie theater in Downtown Brea, making it a perfect spot to grab a sweet treat before or after a movie. With summer right around the corner, it's the perfect place to cool off with a refreshing soft-serve treat on a warm day. Overall, it was a great first visit, and I'll definitely be back to try more menu items, especially the strawberry milk and cold brew float. read more

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This location had a great atmosphere! The interior was very clean and the service station was organized very nicely! The staff was very inviting which helped boost the mood of the place. Ellie was noticeably upbeat at the register which made my day and Tiffany had a loud and clear voice when serving the ice cream and prepping the toppings, which was much appreciated during the busy hour. I personally ordered the Ube and Pistachio with an upside down ahboong with red bean filling and the ice cream was fresh along with the ahboong. They both tasted amazing, especially in the summer heat. The Ube and Pistachio had a slightly nutty taste with a soft, creamy, and not too harsh of an Ube flavor. Along with my order came an extra ahboong with random filling for the Grand Opening, and I got an oreo as my filling! The extra ahboong was soft and fluffy, while the upside down ahboong was crunchy, adding a fun and tasty contrast in my little dessert after I had my lunch. I'd like add that the interior does seem to lack air conditioning, which can be a bit problematic for both customers and staff during busy hours, but overall the atmosphere was nice, the staff was great, and the food was fantastic. Thank you so much to all the staff working at 2 pm! I'd highly recommend dropping by, especially if you're nearby! read more

Somisomi - Exemplary employees and list of toppings. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

Super excited to have Somisomi in Brea! Been here twice so far and each time my family and I always greeted. Staff is friendly and we don't wait long for our order. Love the Ube & boysenberry flavors. Also the taiyaki are delicious, pretty much had them all so far we had the cheddar, black sesame, Matcha, custard, just custard, red bean, and Nutella, of course! read more

Somisomi - Ube with Oreo crumble topping and a macaroon Boysenberry and milk with graham cracker& matcha topping and fresh strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

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They just opened! It's just a great as their other locations- We got the takiyaki and the were hot, and crispy on the outside. Chewy, soft and delicately sweet on the inside! The staff although new seemed well trained and unfazed by the line that wrapped around the store and out the door! The décor is like their other store simple clean - fish themed Only down side? It was very very warm inside read more

Great service and best ice cream dessert in Brea! Ube-Macha flavor is the bomb! Be patient when there's a line, it moves quickly.

My kids were excited for a closer location, not that Fullerton is far. Saturday afternoon the air was not circulating and ice cream seemed melted by the time it was handed out. Also, 6-7 employees behind the counter, with 2 just standing around. My son had to ask for them to add more fruity pebbles topping, as you can see in the photo, it's still not alot. Fullerton location is still better and worth the drive until this location works out the kinks and employees have more training. I say more training because they could not answer questions and looked confused when we asked them to add the topping all around. What kind of ice cream place only puts toppings on 1/4 of the side? read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

I am impressed with this soft serve, I mean ice cream. It was soft and creamy. Jacob is an official exotic drink and creamy food taster and he gave it a 2 thumbs up. We will come again, we live in the area. read more

After lunch today my friend and I stopped by for some dessert at the new Somi Somi in Brea. I throughly enjoyed cookies n cream & pistachio soft serve ice cream. It was topped off with the fish cone filled with custard. The soft serve ice cream was very, very good and creamy. We took home three of the tiayakis. One each of the Oreo, custard, and cheese fillings, all of which were very delicious. The staff was great and friendly. If you haven't been here yet, you need to check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

So simple and SOOOO yummy! A lite treat that's sweet but just right for after dinner and before a movie. Great find! We had the cookies and cream Ube swirl in a cup with a cone topper added biscoff and Oreo crumbles. I like how the toppings are all included. read more

I love Somisomi! I'm so happy they finally opened one in Brea. I especially love the ube soft serve but all the flavors are amazing. The cheddar taiyaki is my new favorite snack. read more

Somisomi - Ube with coconut flakes and milk Ah-Boong with matcha powder and matcha taiyaki. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Brea, California

Went on grand opening weekend, first time trying the soft serve, I usually get taiyaki. It was great! Service was good. Happy to have a location so close. read more

We are so happy that there is a Somi Somi close by. The store is newly open and all the staff are friendly and amazing. So many delicious soft serves, taiyakis, and drinks to pick from. Prices are awesome too, not the typical high OC price tag. read more

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We were there today. The place was amazing. I went to the one up north and paid at least 30% more compared to this one in Brea. I got the cookies and cream, which was super creamy and delicious. I washed it down with a nice cold brew. I'm so happy they opened a shop here in Brea. read more

So happy somisomi opened in Brea! Location is right in downtown Brea and great place to stop by for dessert!

OMG can't wait for Somi Somi's grand opening this Friday 6/12/26! Been passing by numerous times waiting for the store to open and it's finally here...and a closer location! Took a sneak peak at the interior and it looks amazing. The chewy heavenly taiyaki is our family's absolute favorite. We can't get enough of it. We'll definitely be frequent customers. Soft serve sounds amazing right now in this warm temperature. 2 more days and counting! read more

Congratulations on tomorrow's Grand Opening! Got to enjoy a variety of goodies at the Family and Friends Night. The Ah-Boong is the perfect treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. The cute little macaron (or strawberry) is such an aesthetic touch. The cheese taiyaki has such a good cheese pull, must try. The strawberry milk (or strawberry matcha milk) is absolutely delicious and comes in the cutest glass SomiSomi bottle. It's made with delicious fresh strawberries, my kids loved the flavor. Everyone was so friendly and helpful in answering my questions. Perfect to order and enjoy on a walk through Downtown Brea, before or after a movie, as a sweet treat after a meal, or just because. read more

I walk in and bam, world cup playing. Sadly the workers couldn't really watch cus they were behind the screen. Jason didn't like that Argentina won, but he was a great sport. Great environment. I ordered the upside down ahboong and Jason took my order. Jason was so kind and patient while I was looking at what to get. Of course you know I must get the matcha/milk tea soft serve with Nutella filling. And this upside down ahboony was beautifully crafted by Ellie. She politely asked me what I would like on my upside down ah boong and I responded with orea crumbs and OF COURSE I HAD TO GET THE MATCHA DUST. She absolutely loaded my upside down ahboong with so much dust it can make a dust storm in a good way. After all of this, I would have felt guilty not tipping. I took a bite of my upside down ahboong with Nutella filling, matcha/milk tea, generously dusted with orea crumbs and matcha dust, and I kid you not, my tongue exploded from the delicious treat. This was perfect after a long day of work. The staff were so kind and warm to my arrival. I walked out feeling fat but accomplished. I achieved peaked taste buds that I couldn't experience anywhere else. This review has no exaggeration and was written truthfully, I will come again. read more