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    Somisomi

    4.8 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Melissa W.

    I was so excited to hear that SomiSomi reopened in Glendale! They were originally inside the Galleria, then closed for quite a while, and now they are back, but this time across the street. I definitely missed having them nearby. If you're not familiar, SomiSomi was founded by two dessert lovers who set out to create their own version of the "perfect" dessert. What started as a small ice cream and taiyaki shop (those adorable goldfish-shaped waffles that are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, filled with your choice of filling) has grown into 30+ locations across Southern California, Texas, Nevada, and Washington. Clearly, they're doing something right. Their concept is simple but fun: choose from soft serve flavors like Cookie Butter, Ube, Matcha, Oreo, Milk Tea, or swirls, then pair it with a taiyaki filling and toppings. They rotate flavors pretty often, which keeps things interesting if you go regularly. I ordered their "Upside Down," which is soft serve in a cup topped with a taiyaki instead of the other way around. I went with the Ube and Cookie Butter swirl and a Nutella-filled taiyaki. The soft serve was creamy and not overly sweet, and the Nutella filling inside the taiyaki was warm and rich. It was such a good combo. My only downside: since they are now in one of the smaller business stalls, they don't offer samples. I get that space and flow might be limited, but when you're deciding between unique flavors like ube, matcha, or milk tea, samples would really help, especially for first-timers who may not know what to expect. Overall, I'm really happy they're back. It's a fun dessert spot, perfect for when you want something a little different than your typical ice cream run. I'll definitely be returning to try whatever new swirl they come up with next.

    Jessica P.

    I'm so happy there's a somi somi in Glendale again! I got their pistachio and it's graham cracker crumbs and captain crunch. The ice cream wasn't too sweet but a perfect treat to have, especially during the summer. The service was very quick too! I will be getting taiyaki next time I come!

    Kelly B.

    Somi Somi is a personal favorite, so I was extremely excited to see this soft serve stand added to The Americana, as I spend quite a bit of time at the movies there. If you've never tried the ice cream, go get in line now! The Korean Soft-Serve is absolutely delicious! It doesn't matter what flavor or combo of flavors you get, they are all awesomely yummy! At this location, like all locations there was a line but here, unlike other locations I've been to, the line moves really quickly! Once you have self-ordered, you wait until they call your name. We only waited 5 minutes and soon we were in possession of the best soft serve! As an added bonus, we sat along the edge of The Americana's beautiful water fountain while enjoying a warm SoCal evening.

    Matcha in a Cup
    Jacquelyn M.

    Stopped by after watching a movie and was able to make it before they closed. We ordered off a kiosk and it was very easy to do so. I got a matcha flavored soft serve in a cup and my friend got the chocolate and matcha swirl in a cup. Our order came out relatively quickly since we just ordered the soft serve. There are some areas to sit, but not a designated area. So we decided to just walk around the Americana while we ate our sweet treat

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    Paulina M.

    So happy this place finally opened in Glendale! I always get the ube ice cream and it never disappoints--it's seriously the best. Super creamy, perfectly sweet, and just hits every time. Definitely my go-to spot!

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    Arlene G.

    Very quick to get our order. We had 5 different treats and all good. Unfortunately not too much seating on and not well maintained probably because they're so busy. I feel like the other location at the wilshire center is a lot better but this was good too. Great space if you are out for a stroll or shopping at the Americana.

    Cookies and cream with Nutella filling
    Sam P.

    Delicious soft serve that isn't too sweet, and a fun Taiyaki cone to go with. There are a good selection of ice cream flavors and taiyaki filling, and the price was not as bad as I would've expected for the Americana. $6.95+tip for ah-boong with the upside down cone. Can't wait to come back!

    Cookie butter upside down ah boong
    Kathy X.

    I love that they have a Somisomi inside the Glendale Americana now! It makes for the perfect sweet treat while you're shopping. Somisomi always has the creamiest soft serve, and the taiyaki comes out toasted and fresh. The service here is super friendly and nice, and the ice creams come out really fast!

    matcha ube
    Celine K.

    i'm so glad somisomi opened a location near me. there's so many great flavors to choose from, i tried the cookie butter and matcha ube. will be back to try more!

    Somi Somi is honestly one of my favorite dessert spots. The fish-shaped cones are already super cute, but the ice cream itself is SO good too. Every time I go, they have new flavors or something different to try, which makes it way more fun. And the toppings are the best part -- there are so many options and you can mix it up however you want. It never gets boring. I've gone back so many times and it's always just as good. Definitely one of those places I keep craving.

    matcha soft serve and milk soft serve
    Natalie P.

    A new soft serve spot opened in the Americana, so my friends and I had to check it out. As a matcha lover, the matcha soft serve is a bit too sweet, so if you want an authentic matcha flavor, don't order it here. Besides the matcha, the chocolate, milk, and ube soft serve is so yummy. They stuff up the tayaki with a bit of filling of your choice, so that it is not too messy to eat. I would recommend this place for a sweet treat, make sure to be on the lookout for seats, theres only 2 tables.

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    Everytime we go to China town for a dinner date with my wife we always hit this place it's Great little date night sweet treat we enjoy.

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    The consistently good quality of ice-cream and all the flavors offered has made me go to this place every time I visit LA. A family fav!

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