Somisomi is always my go to dessert shop when I'm in Carrolton. The service is always quick with options to self order at the counter. There is a variety of flavors to choose from and free toppings as well. I got the upside down ah-boong which contains a cup of ice cream with a hollow fish containing custard filling. I got the ube & matcha swirl with matcha powder and black sesame custard fish. Definitely recommend the place and will be back! read more

Somisomi - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Somisomi has such a fun dessert concept that makes it stand out from a typical ice cream shop. We walked into a bright, casual space where the focus is really on the desserts being made fresh. Watching the taiyaki being prepared adds to the experience since the fish shaped pastries come out warm and freshly cooked, creating that contrast between hot pastry and cold soft serve that defines the shop's appeal. The signature Ahboong is the main reason to visit, combining creamy soft serve with a freshly made taiyaki cone. The soft serve has a light, smooth texture that feels less heavy than traditional ice cream, and there are plenty of flavors to mix and match. Matcha, ube, cookies and cream, and other rotating options give plenty of choices, while fillings like custard, red bean, and Nutella add an extra layer of sweetness. The taiyaki itself is one of the highlights, with a slightly crisp exterior and a fluffy inside that pairs really well with the ice cream. The warm pastry melting slightly with the soft serve makes the whole dessert feel more complete and satisfying. Service is usually quick despite the popularity of the shop. The ordering process is simple, and the fresh taiyaki preparation makes the wait feel worthwhile. Even when there is a crowd, the shop moves efficiently, and the desserts come together quickly once ordered. The staff handles the steady flow well, and the overall experience feels smooth from ordering to eating. Somisomi feels like a dessert spot built around the experience as much as the food. It is a great place for a casual sweet treat, a late night dessert run, or something fun to share with friends. The combination of warm taiyaki, creamy soft serve, and creative flavors makes it one of those places that feels different from the usual ice cream stop, offering a dessert that is as enjoyable to watch being made as it is to eat. read more

Somisomi - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I've been wanting to try SomiSomi for a couple of years, so I was excited to finally stop by. One thing to note is that this isn't the type of place where you're greeted when you walk in. Orders are placed through a kiosk, and you simply pick up your order when it's ready. I ordered the regular upside-down ah-boong ($6.95) with cookies 'n cream and ube ice cream. I couldn't remember if I had ever tried black sesame before, so I chose it as my filling. It's difficult to describe the flavor, but it paired surprisingly well with the ice cream and added a unique touch to the dessert. When placing your order, you can select a topping. I chose a macaron and Oreo crumbs. One helpful tip: the toppings that are added at pickup are complimentary, but the kiosk doesn't give you the option to select them during the ordering process. The shop has a fun atmosphere that reminds me of a skate park, with plenty of seating and standing room for customers. Overall, I enjoyed everything I ordered and found the price to be reasonable. I would definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

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first time trying Somisomi, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but it was such a great choice! I ended up getting the upside down with a cup of cookies and cream, ice cream, cream, and a Nutella filled taiyaki and some fruity pebbles and a macaroon included. it was clean and had a large area for seating. my order came out very quick and there was only one worker, she deserves a raise!! shoutout to her read more

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Somisomi is a whimsical dessert shop that serves delicious Japanese style taiyaki along with quality soft serve with popular Asian flavors like red bean and matcha. Located in a Carrollton's popular (busy) Korea town, Somisomi is a must visit if you crave sweet, fun deliciousness. My Overall Rating - 5 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return) Atmosphere - On weekends, Somisomi is packed, loud, and full of energy (introverts be warned). It's an open area with creative, communal seating in the front and standard tables in the back. But the star is the open kitchen where you can watch the army of staff expertly craft taiyaki, soft serve, and sweet treats. 1 Star. Service - The line on my Saturday night limit went to the door, but it moved quickly. You can order through a human or a tablet (same line). Once you give your name and number, the team will expertly craft your order. They are swift and friendly and will call your name as soon as your order is ready. 1 Star. Food - While there are a number of items on the menu, my go to item is the taiyaki. Originating from Japan, the warm/hot cakes are shaped like fish and filled with your filling of choice. I always order 5 - 2 custard, 2 Nutella, and 1 random. The warm vanilla cake is soft but be careful! The filling is hot. Pro Tip - split your fish in half, allow the creamy custard or hazelnut Nutella to flow out before taking a perfect bite that's not too sweet but 100% delicious. I'm also a fan of the Ube soft serve with an upside-down fish cake. 2 Stars. Will I Return? - Yes. Somisomi may be a chain, but it's my kind of chain. Sweet, Japanese themed desserts will also hit the spot before or after a big meal. 1 Star. read more

Visited at 6:15 on a Sunday. The wait was so long, they locked the doors and stopped taking order for 30 mins+. We were one of the last orders before they locked doors/cut off orders and it took 30 mins to get two upside down ice cream cups. So I would be aware coming if you are expecting to get in and out quick. Hoping when the new Plano location opens, this one won't be as busy! I've come before right before close (10:45pm) and it took 5 mins so maybe that's the better time to visit. read more

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This dessert shop specializes in soft serve and taiyaki, fish shaped waffles. The store is bigger than expected and has a lot of seating! Don't be deterred by the queue it draws, it moves rather quick. They have several classic soft serve flavors and swirls they offer at limited time, as well as several fillings for the taiyaki. I got the ube/matcha swirl in a cup with taiyaki filled with black sesame. You get to choose toppings as well - I opted for oreo crumbs and a strawberry. My friend got the banana chocolate swirl soft serve. The ice cream itself is pretty tasty with a nice, smooth texture. The banana was a bit artificial tasting. But otherwise, the soft serve and taiyaki combo is great. Smooth soft serve served with a warm fluffy waffle. read more

Somisomi - Soft serve with taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

My second time here, but a different location. So my boyfriend got the Ahboong (upside down) with custard filling and Oreo ice cream. The Ahboong tasted like a really fluffy pancake and the custard filling was yummy and had the perfect consistency. The Oreo flavor was good too, but seemed like a basic chocolate flavor. What's good is that you can put Oreo crumbs on it, so that made up for its lack of Oreo. I got the soft serve in a cup with Oreo and Ube flavor, which was so good. It was a perfect combination of the Oreo and Ube. Not too sweet and the Ube wasn't overpowering. Definitely a must flavor to try. Overall, a very yummy and happy experience! read more

Somisomi - Ahboong Oreo Soft serve Oreo and Ube - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Ube is my fav! Definitely try that one! Stop late at night and not a lot of people in and great service and tastes great! read more

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Girl in front was rude saying they cannot make your own swirl when you literally can just lazy and should not be working here if you got that type of attitude other than that the ice cream is alright same as always but if you make a request they should fulfill that request get that little girl out of here asap! read more

Honestly, I love this place way more than I expected to. I used to think it was just a gimmick, but it's actually such a fun experience. The ambiance is clean and minimal, but it can get packed fast. Even with a long line, service was crazy quick -- I barely finished ordering at the self-checkout before they were already calling my name. The ice cream itself? So good. I loved all the filling options, the fish-shaped waffle cone was great, and the custard filling was easily a highlight. Being able to add a macaron on top plus all the free toppings just makes the whole thing even more fun. The price is a little iffy, but as a treat? Totally worth it. read more

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Always fund and good experience with good service and delicious desserts. Late night spot for dessert. read more

Somisomi - Ube & Chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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I love somisomi as a sweet treat after a meal! This is located the Koreantown plaza so parking can be difficult especially during the weekend. Somisomi is always packed but the service at this location is very quick. Everything is made fresh from when you order it and you can see them make the orders while you wait. There is also a small seating area at the back to hang out with friends although, the place is very loud. read more

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Stopped in for a cool treat because it's scorching outside. I wasn't really sure what taiyaki was but I wanted to find out. Turns out it's a fish shaped cake/pastry that gets filled with red bean paste or a custard. Looks pretty interesting but I think I'll come back to try. My grandson and I both got a cup of Oreo flavored soft serve. I got Oreo dust on top and he got fruity pebbles on his. It was really yummy for us both. We enjoyed it inside as there was plenty of seating and the a/c was blowing strong. If you stop in the menu is pretty simple and the staff will explain how it works if you have questions. Cashless pay at the register and retrieve your order on the side. You have a few options for the taiyaki like Nutella etc so I'll have to head back to give that a try. read more

Somisomi - Oreo soft serve with Oreo dust - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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Love me some somi somi. The food is always hitting the spot and ice cream is sooo creamy and smooth. They always get busy (especially on the weekend) but the staff do a great job of organizing orders and making sure people get their food in a timely manner. Tons of casual seating inside and outside to enjoy as well as shops in the complex to walk around afterwards. 10/10 must try! read more

Somisomi - Upside down ah boong w/ chocolate ice cream and macaroon - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Need a something to cool you off during the hot summers? This place brings tasty Japanese treats and flavorful matcha soft serve together as a great paring. Ordering is pretty simple, you can either order via kiosk or a staff can help you. They are friendly and they make the taiyaki in front of you, which is always fun to watch. The filling of the Taiyaki is great with Nutella and the crunchy exterior really helps with the texture. The soft-serve matcha was great, it really had the matcha flavor and sweetness I like. You can get it with toppings, we did Oreo which is a favorite of ours. Great for individuals or for sharing. There are seating areas inside and they have self service water available. read more

Somisomi - Matcha soft serve and taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

A little taste of Hawaii, especially if you love ube I tried ube ice cream for the first time in Hawaii, and I've been chasing that flavor ever since. Somi Somi is the only place I've found stateside that consistently offers ube year-round, and for that alone, it's worth the visit. The ube soft serve is creamy, lightly sweet, and has that distinct nutty, vanilla-like flavor that makes it so unique. Paired with their signature fish-shaped waffle cone, it's a fun and nostalgic dessert that stands out from typical ice cream shops. Portions are generous, and there's a good variety of flavors and fillings if you want to mix things up. Service is usually efficient, though it can feel a bit rushed during peak hours, and the wait can be long when it's busy. Seating is limited, so it's more of a grab-and-go experience. Overall, Somi Somi delivers great flavor and consistency, and it definitely scratches the itch when I'm missing Hawaii. If you're an ube fan--or curious to try it for the first time--this place is absolutely worth checking out. read more

Somisomi - Ube soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Stopped at Somi Somi, I chose the "upside down" ube soft serve topped with a taiyaki filled with red bean. This is a really fun combo to enjoy! Featuring a smooth, creamy texture as well as a wonderful combination of sweetness along with earthiness, the ube soft serve was quite a treat. But the real star? The taiyaki! Given its freshly made nature, it featured an exquisitely crispy exterior in addition to a delightfully warm, velvety red bean filling inside. Every bite of smooth soft serve paired exceptionally well, delivering textural and flavorful contrast. The shop's atmosphere had an entirely bright and inviting quality, and the service was consistently quick despite a continual flow of customers. It is definitely something that anyone wanting a really fun dessert should try. read more

Somisomi - Upside down - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

One of my favorite soft serve ice cream places! Love getting the fish with Nutella inside. It's always a hit? Never a miss. Lines are always out the door during peak times so be aware. Lines do go very quickly though so don't be discouraged. Service is always nice and fast! I always take friends here. It's a good place for groups because of how fast the line goes. read more

I went to SomiSomi twice during my stay in Dallas, and I hope they consider opening a location near me soon. The store is extremely busy, but the ordering system and the speed at which the crew works makes this a fairly efficient experience. I tried the Ah-Boong upside down: soft-serve cup topped with fish-shaped waffle filled with a cream. The concept is not foreign to me as someone who grew up eating boonguh-bbang (taiyaki) and Samanco ice cream. The art is not lost on me, though. It's harder than you'd think to make the batter and filled it proper proportion and bake it on the grill properly. I will say, SomiSomi's batter is a little more chewy and less flavorful than ones I grew up with, but it makes the waffle perfect for pairing with the ice cream. For the soft-serve, I tried the ube flavor and the horchata flavor. The ube was nice and sweet, striking in color. But the horchata flavor was really special. I also had just the regular fish-shaped pastries. Like I said, the batter was a little lacking in part because it's designed to be eaten with the ice cream. The fillings were lovely, though not spread too well throughout the pastry. My favorite filling was the black sesame, but the red bean and the matcha cream were also lovely. Down to the little choice of strawberry or macaron they top you off with when you go to pick up your ice cream, the store has branding and quality down pat. It's good for cute Instagram pics, but also the products they deliver are really tasty. I'm going to miss SomiSomi. Seriously, please come to Long Island. read more

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Somi Somi always hits the spot when I'm in need of an after-dinner dessert. I love getting the upside down Ah-boong, with custard. Every soft-serve flavor here is a solid choice. After ordering from the kiosk, the workers are quick with a fresh waffle fish, making my dessert perfect every time. It's cute on the inside with dessert fish decorated on the bright yellow walls. read more

We were searching for a dessert place and came here based on the reviews. This place seems almost trendy. The line was long on a Monday night. The place itself is simple. Nothing was bad but we don't get the hype. Also there are only two bathrooms and they were not clean. We wish we had tried Snow City next door. But it definitely is an interesting shopping complex! read more

Taiyaki is to die for. Delicious and just right in sugar, warmth, crispiness, and gooiness. Ice cream might be too sugary but that's just me. My order took a bit long because they didn't even realize it went through, so would recommend asking them how long it'll take. read more

Came here a while back, but one thing for sure is that it gets crowded because the place is so small, but of course if you can get over that, you're gonna enjoy this place. I got the upside down ube ice cream (forgot what filling lol). The taiyaki was warm and the ice cream was creamy and smooth. It was very addicting lol. Would recommend for a lil ice cream stop if it isn't too busy! read more

I had been waiting for the chance to try this after hearing so much about it. I finally had a chance to pop in. As usual, the parking was horrible because of the location but that's how it is at this shopping center. Once we got in, the place was full. We placed our order and realized it would be quite a long wait. About 10 minutes in, they locked the door but didn't put a sign or anything on it indicating why. People kept coming up and trying to get in and looking at us all sitting there. They definitely should have put a sign so those people would know they can't take orders cuz they are too backed up. One thing I noticed is that the person making the teriyaki fish kept making mistakes and having to throw them out which was causing them a delay in getting everyone's desserts made. I definitely enjoyed my treat. I love the interesting flavors. They were very tasty. Although I enjoyed it, I would be reluctant to come back because I would be worried that This is a situation I would have to experience just to get a frozen treat. read more

Somisomi - Upside down Ah Boong - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Got to love these sweet treats! Order line moves quick at self service kiosks. Plenty of waiting space until your order is ready. Less than 5min and your order is ready. Ube softserve was stellar. Taiyaki will have you swimming in dessert heaven read more

Somisomi - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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There was a lot of people inside so I had to come in. Upon walking in you smell the sweetness of the fish shaped cones and waffle being made to order. There was a line of people waiting for their order. You can either order at the kiosk or from the cashier. There are the signature goldfish-shaped waffle cone stuffed with your choice of filling & soft serve or taiyaki(Crispy and chewy fish-shaped pastry with your choice of filling). They look so good! Love that you get to watch them make it fresh. I preferred the taiyaki filled with red bean and custard. It was delicious. The fish shape cone was crispy on the outside and moist oozing with the filling in every bite. A must try when you are nearby. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The ube and cookies n cream soft serve were cool, sweet and creamy! The black sesame and oreo taiyaki were sweet and savory! Good customer service. Spacious parking, however, it is always packed. read more

Somisomi - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Line was long but I thought the service was immaculate! Yummy and delish! they even had dubai chocolate taiyaki which was kinda trendy

Fire food very warm and tasty great staff during a rainy day we got stuck inside but we're provided amazing service to wait out the crazy of the storm. read more

My friends and I went in to get ice cream but the service we received was terrible. We placed our order and put in our name, which at the time we didn't know that they don't call out any names that are "funny" or "inappropriate." We put our name down as "Big Happy Ones" which is the name of our group chat, which we don't view as inappropriate, however I can understand how that might be awkward or uncomfortable to call out. The employee made our order, but didn't communicate that our order had been made. On top of that, she refused to give my friends the toppings for their ice cream along with the premium toppings they paid for. She was deliberately ignoring me and my friends and we apologized for the name making her uncomfortable and tried to explain that it was simply our group chat name and meant no harm or offense by it. We ended up asking for a refund which was a shame because the food and ice cream is good but the service was bad from the get go. Mind you we were also the only people in the store at that moment. It was disappointing to be met with immature handling over a simple situation that did not need to be escalated and could've easily been handled and resolved. read more

Good service. Around 10 p.m. it gets busy and lines form since it's the only dessert place open after that time, but it's still a good option. read more

Somisomi - Milk and Chocolate Ice Cream with Nutella Taiyaki Filling - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

WHAT I ORDERED: Matcha & Banana Milk swirl soft served served upside with the ah boong or fish shaped pastry on top. Added fruit pebbles as a topping and strawberry. PARKING: Shared parking lot, plenty of parking spots but the area is busy may have to make a couple laps for a spot INSIDE: Bright, fun designs and spacious. There are two kiosks available to self-order which made it convenient. The staff will call your name/order number through a mic which makes it easy to not miss when your order is ready. THE FOODS: I love the weekly rotation of different flavors and was excited to try the Matcha & Banana Milk swirl. The flavors went well together, I would say the matcha flavor could have been a little stronger but still delicious. Great dessert, especially in this Texas heat! read more

Somisomi - Matcha & Banana Milk Swirl - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

Wow this soft serve ice cream in a flakey/mochi-like fish bun is delicious. I dream about this place since I live out of town. There are lots of ice cream flavors to choose from - and fillings as well. They even have a cheddar flavor if you're more into savory things. I personally love the matcha ice cream and I get it in the backwards ahboong with red bean filling. Also try the hotteok taiyaki! Its delicious. I knocked off a star because the wait is usually long and there aren't many places to sit. But definitely recommend trying! read more

Somisomi - Matcha - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I love custard taiyaki. Somi Somi's was delicious. It wasn't too sweet. As a matter of fact, it was perfect. I have known about other fillings like red bean, Nutella, and chocolate, but I have never seen cheese! They offer a cheddar cheese version and I'm in heaven! It was so good. Thank goodness I don't live close. Ordering was easy since they have 2 kiosk. I also like that you can watch them make your taiyaki. It was very nice and clean with a simple aesthetic and good music. read more

Somisomi - Cheddar cheese taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

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A bit pricey but definitely worth it. I really like the new flavor of banana milk, but matcha is always my go to. Chocolate is great as well. Matcha soft serve, matcha custard fish, matcha powder. Must get! Cute place, good service, amazing dessert, what more can you ask for. read more

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Love this place for a special treat! Service is excellent and love to watch them make the food. We always get custard Nutella or cheddar it's always delicious highly recommended! read more

The fish shaped ice-cream holder (cone) was freshly made and flavorful. You got to be quick. With the fish breading being hot that the ice-cream will melt quickly. Anyways awesome place nice location it's in the middle of all kinds of shops and restaurants. read more

we've been to Somi Somi a million times and this is probably still my favorite ice cream place. They have some rotating flavors but I'll almost always go for the Ube or whatever Ube combo mix they have. The upside down taiyaki is just the best thing ever! I always fill mine with Nutella and it just goes perfectly with the soft serve. I have a big sweet tooth so nothing is ever "too sweet" for me. It does get packed depending when you go, but never holds me back from going . That just means it's that good right? Somi Somi will always be a must go to spot for me, especially for dessert after dinner. Frisco and Carrollton have plenty of great dinner spots, so this place is always the go to for dessert when we're around there. read more

Somisomi - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I love this place. This is the perfect definition of a sweet treat. I usually get the one upside down with the soft serve ice cream. This place is usually very busy so the environment is a little loud however the staff is pretty nice! read more

Somisomi - Desserts Near Me - Carrollton, Texas