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    Somisomi

    4.3 (526 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Coffee/pistachio
    Tyler J.

    I got the coffee pistachio flavor today and was surprised by the color. Looks more vanilla white than the usual green pistachio. But once you taste it, the flavor comes through. The coffee color isn't too dark either, but I think we're all programmed to expect super artificial vibrant fake colors in our food. Great creamy light texture that's satisfying.

    Upside down Ah-Boong with Nutella cookies and cream, Oreo crumbs, and a strawberry
    Ethan A.

    For those out there with a sweet tooth that get cravings after you eat, this is the perfect spot for you! It's hard to find a better dessert than this. The soft serve ice cream that they use is very light and creamy, while not being overly sweet. I always get the upside down Ah-Boong in a cup to avoid inevitably making a mess. I love the Nutella filling as it gets all warm and gooey inside the Ah-Boong. Sprinkle some Oreo crumbs on top, add a strawberry or macaron, and your tastebuds are taking a one way ticket straight to FlavorTown. The prices are reasonable and the service is always great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is almost always busy and it's easy to see why!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Thuytran L.

    Can't go wrong with desert here. Service is usually fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's place to hang with family and friends outside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite filling is custard.

    Open mouth Taiyaki being made for ice cream.
    Chris D.

    I've been here a few times over the years. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always packed to the brim with a line out the door and there's no inside seating except a counter you can stand at while people crowd around you waiting for their order.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Last week I drove past and saw zero customers so I pulled into the parking lot with glee.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I love taiyaki and this place makes them fresh to order. These are soft yet chewy fish shaped waffles. You can get them open mouthed with soft serve ice cream or sealed up with filling. They constantly rotate flavors so there's usually something new. My latest visit I had a matcha custard filled and a hottoek (nuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon) filled. Hottoek is their current specialty flavor and I highly recommend you rush to get one before they go. I probably could have eaten a dozen of these. The matcha custard was delicious too. In the past I have tried the regular custard, nutella, and red bean. You really can't go wrong with any. The soft serve is really good too. I'm not into eating ice cream via licking so they'll put the ice cream in a cup and place the taiyaki on top if you like eating with a spoon like me. I have tried the black sesame and oreo. Both really good. You can also add filling to the taiyaki besides the ice cream!

    Ube and matcha swirl upside-down ahboong
    Meggie T.

    I love somisomi! Their flavors are always rich and creamy. This time around, we opted for the upside-down ahboong with matcha custard and a ube matcha swirl. The hot ahboong paired well with the cold and sweet soft serve, making this a perfect sweet treat after a night out!

    Milk/ube upside down ahboong, cookies & cream with oreo topping
    Pamela R.

    This somi somi is located in a corner plaza right off of Garden Grove blvd. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of parking and lots of customers inside and outside on a Sunday afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ordered the upside down ahboong which is the soff serve on a cup then the taiyaki on top. The regular ahboong is the soft serve on top and inside the taiyaki which gets pretty messy as the ice cream melts. They have rotating swirl flavors so for that visit, I got milk and ube. They also have regular daily flavors such as cookies and cream and ube by itself. They also have taiyaki's, which are served warm and are the fish-looking pastries filled with your choice of custard, nutella and even red bean.

    milk + banana pudding
    Tracy N.

    Reliable spot if you're looking for a sweet treat. My only issue is I sometimes don't like the swirl flavors but that just depends on the week. I do like the taiyaki a lot though and normally just get those. If I want soft serve though, I usually share the upside down ahboong with one or two other people since they're pretty decent sized Milk + banana pudding: 3/5 the milk flavor was ok, but I didn't like the banana since it tasted pretty artificial and reminded me of banana laffy taffy

    Cookies and cream and matcha swirl
    Vivian T.

    Somisomi always has delicious soft serve! I got the oreo and matcha swirl from their daily swirls with oreo and macaron toppings. The soft serve is super creamy and not icey at all. The oreo flavor was spot on and the matcha flavor was there and not overly milky. Highly recommend!

    Jamie M.

    Service is very fast. We love how creamy the soft serve is. Getting it upside down is the way to go! We tried the matcha custard recently and it's pretty good. I prefer the regular custard filling, but it's fun to mix it up sometimes. They offer unlimited toppings. So much to choose from.. I really like fruity pebbles and matcha powder. Taiyaki is so hot and warm. Soooo fresh. There is always parking on the side where the lot is. The line and crowd seems long inside and outside, but don't be worried! The line goes fast and people usually just stand around eating inside and outside of the shop. We are always in and out of here very quickly. We have been getting Somisomi a lot in the winter since November haha. I feel like I don't get ice cream as much during the summer. Such a nice winter treat. We love this place!

    Upside Down Ahboong
    Michelle N.

    I was really craving a certain mix of flavor, so I'm glad Somisomi posts their menu of the week ahead of time on instagram! I got the Matcha & Cookies and Cream Upside Down Ahboong with Custard and sprinkled Oreos. The best thing about this ice cream is how creamy and not crazy sweet it is! The balance of the Custard Taiyaki on top of it really seals the deal for me. I could eat either and both without getting sick of it. You can taste each flavor distinctively!

    Nutella taiyaki
    Brigitte S.

    The taiyaki is soo delicious, we got the custard and the Nutella - both of which, I would get again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The line was very long (we came on a Friday night) and there is very little seating so you'll probably have to eat in your car.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Kent D.

    First time trying out this location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was reasonably busy when we arrived on a late Sunday evening but no long lines pouring out onto the street or anything like the DTLA location[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. When we stepped inside there was a girl operating the cashier station taking orders and a guy behind filling orders. There was maybe a handful of people waiting for their orders. When it came to my turn most of the crowd had cleared. I ordered the ube swirl with a taiyaki pastry. Simple as that. I waited on the side for my order. Waited and waited and noticed people that came after me were leaving with their orders so I got frustrated when I was practically the last one left waiting and the place was emptying out now. I walked up to the girl that took my order and she proceeded to look for my order as if someone else took the order. She said she couldn't find it. It was really weird cuz I was standing right next to her station the entire time. You'd think that maybe she would think "hey why is that guy still waiting or something" I thought ok it's been a long day I'll give her a break. She asked what I ordered and I told her. She gave me the order said sorry in a "just get out of here kinda vibe" so I left. I doubt I'll be coming back to this location anytime soon, but it was very conveniently located near a friend's house that I visited so it's unfortunate. I might consider giving them another try someday but you'd better bet I'm gonna be on top of that order this time and not just sit back and wait forever. This was supposed to be a five star review, but considering my experience... 4 stars overall cuz I really love their desserts. Happy Eats!

    Jenny P.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Easy parking + efficient service + small interior.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The have different mixed soft serves weekly, but I usually order the ube soft serve ($5). Taiyaki and ice cream are good.

    Ube with red bean filling taiyaki 8/10

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    Delicious. Best soft serve besides Korrs in New Jersey. The perfect texture and sweetness.

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    What are the swirl flavors this week?

    Flavors for the week of June 14 - 20 Milk & Ube Matcha & Banana Milk… 

    Any non dairy options?

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

    Do they cater parties or events?

    Do h KC

    What's the best/popular flavor?

    My favorite is matcha and ube. They have a weekly special that consists of a variety of 2 flavors mixed together. The flavors: Nutella, Cookies and cream, Ube, Matcha, and Black sesame.

    To they give samples for the flavors?

    Yes

    Is the fish cone made with almond flour?

    It's made with fish powder.

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    The Spoon

    The Spoon

    4.4
    (439 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I keep coming back for the Crème Brulée Coffee--it never disappoints. Especially when they're…read morehaving the BOGO promo. Double the joy! I also noticed they've added quite a few new food items to the menu, so I decided to give one a try. I ordered the pesto mushroom and bacon breadsticks. For $7.50, you get three, which were very crunchy, satisfying, and filling. The aioli added a nice fragrant touch. Will definitely be back to explore more of the new menu items!

    I wanted a dessert that was light but would still satisfy my sweet cravings post-dinner, and The…read moreSpoon didn't disappoint! What I ordered: Coco Pandan Mousse DESSERT: 8/10 I loved how light my mousse was. Most importantly, it actually tasted like pandan! I was worried the pandan flavor was going to be mid and subtle, but each bite had a great pandan flavor. I had a bit of a drive back to my hotel, so I was advised to order mine frozen. I'm glad I took the staff member's advice because by the time I got to my hotel and finished dinner, it had thawed out perfectly. It was still cold-ish, room temp in the best way possible. SERVICE: 9/10 Great customer service! Upon arrival, the staff member who helped me was very nice. I was indecisive about what to order, so I really appreciated that she gave me a rundown and some suggestions on their most popular dishes. Most importantly, I appreciated her concern about my dessert melting by the time I got back to my hotel. If it wasn't for her and her advice to order the dessert frozen, I wouldn't have known and probably would've ended up with a deconstructed dessert. The way she packaged my dessert was also very helpful and considerate. AMBIANCE: 9/10 Definitely a cute place, and I can see this being a great go-to spot for groups. I loved how the back seating area had so many Polaroids plastered all over the walls. There are different types of seating depending on what you're in the mood for, and each seating area has a different vibe. There's also plenty of outdoor seating if you want to enjoy the weather while having your dessert!

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    Ganache Dulce De Leche
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    Nutella Mousse Bear
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    Yummy Bakery

    Yummy Bakery

    3.6
    (144 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    Free parking

    Long overdue review. My friend told me about this place a while back because she really like their…read morepork belly banh mi and I came and also really liked it. Since then I came back quite a lot of time, also ordered tons of take-outs for picnic and family gatherings. I also liked their variety of buns (banh bao) and I like how they are smaller, and there are 9 in one box, various prices depending on the filling. Overall, good enough banh mi, though they don't give as much veggies inside the banh mi as other places.. Their pork belly is good and you can also order by pounds. Their buns is also good, quick and convenient way to buy for small picnics.

    This is by far my favorite Yummy location out of all of them…read more The restaurant is always super clean, efficient, and true to its name--everything is fresh and, of course, delicious. The owner clearly holds this location to a high standard, especially compared to the Bolsa locations. I haven't ordered a single item that wasn't fresh, although it may help that I usually stop by right when they open. What really stands out is how much the staff cares about the customer experience. They're friendly, work efficiently, and get your food out quickly so you can get on with your day. The prices are fair, especially considering inflation as of July 2026. My usual order is four bánh bao and a chè for a snack, which comes to about $17.95. This location is also very convenient if you're heading northbound on Brookhurst, which is my usual route to work. Parking can be a little tricky, but customers are in and out pretty quickly, so it's usually not a problem. If you're in the area, definitely give this place a try. Their bánh mì heo quay is also really good! My only suggestion would be to add a little more pickled carrot and daikon to the sandwiches. Other than that, this place is an easy 5 stars.

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    Thanh Thi Bakery

    Thanh Thi Bakery

    4.6
    (250 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    This is a staple we visit every time we're in the area! This is one of the few local bakery's that…read moreare a gem. There so many items to try. I love that the menu is displayed on all the TVs with pictures. For someone who knows the desserts but doesn't know the names, it's a godsend. All pastries are freshly made to order/prepared to be heated up fresh for you. We love the dessert drinks and have been making it through the menu to try each one. I've order party trays of their jello. I called the day of to pickup. Super simple and quick. Workers are always so friendly and welcoming. They've never made a mistake on my order until recently. I gave them a call, told me to come back whenever for the missing pate chaud. The entrance where you order is tight. When the line gets long, the shop can be crowded to stand in and there is a longer wait for your order. Everything is worth a try! Reasonable prices. Small parking lot but people come and go quickly in this plaza.

    I discovered this place a while back. I have returned here and there for their rau cau (gelatin…read moremade w/agar agar). Recently, I have visited a lot more because my mom been wanting it. People do change lol The customer service here used to be great. Owner was patient and nice. Things have changed over years. Recent visit including today, the owner eyes weren't as kind as before. He was rushing my mom and felt irritated that she was asking questions. There were rau cau that came in singles and rau cau that came in 6. I never knew that the ones that came in six were just display and not for sale. My mom wanted to save the dude from grabbing single ones, so she asked for the tray of 6 Pandan coconut. He gave my mom attitude saying that he only sell the single ones. If she insisted in buying the tray of 6 then it will be extra cost. Lol in that case we rather get in singles..duh! More convenient to eat...crazy! Afterwards, when he noticed that my mom was buying more stuff, he kinda stopped with his attitude. Like yo...chill. One or two items, you're still making money. That how you became you today!!! I gonna give this place another chance. In the future, if he still act such ways..it's goodbye for good. For sure, I will lower the ratings as well. Place is lucky that although the service went down but the quality still the same.

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    Customized cakes
    Hole in the walls always have the best stuff

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    Ced Coffee & Donut

    Ced Coffee & Donut

    4.2
    (767 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    CED Coffee has quickly become one of my favorite bakeries in Orange County. If you love salt bread,…read morethis is the place to go. They have the best selection in OC, with so many creative flavors that it's hard to choose just one. The bread is always soft, fluffy, buttery, and perfectly baked. Their matcha is just as impressive--smooth, rich, and earthy without being overly sweet. It pairs perfectly with any of the pastries. The café is bright, clean, and has a modern vibe that's great for relaxing or catching up with friends. Between the incredible salt bread, quality drinks, and welcoming atmosphere, I can definitely see why this spot has become so popular. I'll be coming back often to try the rest of the menu.

    This location specifically gets a 4/5 star just because the service has always been incredibly…read moreslow. I've gone multiple times at different times and days and it is slow regardless if there is only 1 group in front of you or 6 groups. But the food and coffee are soooo good regardless and honestly worth the wait. my favorite is the garlic salt bread, but honestly all their pastries are good. Their coffee is also sooo good. Today I tried their muscova latte and it was a bit too much milk for me. I think I prefer the tiramisu more. Plenty of parking space as well. I think the westminister location is just a bit faster in service

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    Ham & Cheese Bun
    Pour Over Coffee - BOLVA Finca Rosita - Clementine, Concord Grape, Velvety, Dark Chocolate
    Pour Over Coffee - BOLVA Finca Rosita - Clementine, Concord Grape, Velvety, Dark Chocolate
    Banana Cream = crack

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    Banana Cream = crack

    Somisomi - icecream - Updated August 2026

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