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Somisomi

4.6 (45 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Lily L.

I am amazed how they can make every flavor super creamy yet doesn't over power the flavor. I always stop by when I shop at Teso or eat at the plaza, and the place is never not busy. Service is always quick and friendly, lighthearted music playing in the background, very chill. Only thing I wish they can offer is that we can mix and match the flavors ourselves but I know it's not within the staffs' control. Got the matcha and cookies n crème mix this time with biscoff dust and cocoa pebbles. Love the hint of fragrant tea, not too bitter. We also ordered the hotteok flavor taiyaki too which is offered for limited time. The filling has lots of nuts and strong sweet cinnamon, little too sugary for me, won't get again but good for a try. They changes the flavor every couple weeks I think so it's like opening a blind box for ice cream, makes me keep coming back for more surprises.

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Vi D.

I'm no stranger to SomiSomi - I've been loving their taiyakis for a few years now. This location is really cute, and well kept (love that!). There is not a lot of seating but that's pretty common across SomiSomi locations. There is a standing bar. I came in on a Saturday, the service was a bit slow but it was kind of busy at the time also. I tried the new Pure Peach Bliss flavor in my upside down sesame ahbong, it's amazing!! The portion is large for me so I didn't finish but it was really good - not too sweet or overpowering, just enough peach flavor to leave a good impression. The taiyaki this time seems too flaky, it broke off too easy, however, it tastes great!

Two Upsidedown Ahboongs
Angela L.

We first tried SomiSomi in California and when we found out there was one near us, we had to come. The store is located in a shopping strip with many other Asian restaurants, bakeries, and supermarket. Inside it is as cute as the one in California. We ordered two upside down ahboong. The person at the register kindly took our order. I shared a custard filled matcha with my son and my husband shared a custard filled cookies 'n cream with our daughter. They were as good as I remembered it. The soft serve was creamy and full of matcha flavor. The fish was warm with great texture.

Happy 90th birthday Grandma Ruth!
Melody C.

Great! Grandma's favorite. She was happy. All that matters :) Thank you for being a part of her special day!

Earl grey with fruity pebbles
Aqsa A.

LOVE SOMI SOMI! The ice cream is amazing and soft serve is always soft! I will say the space inside does not allow for people to sit down.

Strawberry
Celeste M.

It is worth the rave. Friends highly recommended this place and it was so tasty! Only wish we could have had it one more time before leaving Houston!

Upside down Ube & Milk with Macaroon and Upside down Cookie & Cream with Macaroon
Duyen T.

A good place for a sweet treat and to cool down on a hit summer day. The place is big and clean with lots of sitting. The workers are super nice and happy to explain the menu. They have different types of ways you can get their soft serve in. I definitely recommend getting the upside down as it allows to try the filled taiyakai along with the soft serve in a cup so it doesn't melt and get messy to eat. Their menu changes with the flavor of soft serve. I would definitely recommend getting the Ube if it's available. You also get to pick the toppings along with if u want a strawberry or macaroon on top.

Upside Down Ahboong with Matcha Custard and Ube Cookies 'n Cream soft serve. Topped with Matcha Powder.
Ryan B.

Highly recommend! The soft serve was very creamy, not overly sweet, and didn't taste artificial. The Ahboong had a similar taste and texture to a waffle, which complimented the soft serve. The portion size is generous IMO for the price, and I could've easily split this with a friend. Service was quick. No sampling is offered but if you've had these flavors before, you know what to expect. The vibe here was cute, and it's right next door to a fun supermarket. Parking is easy since it's located in a plaza.

Milk & Ube swirl Ahboong
Angelica C.

One of my kids' most all time favorite dessert spots. This Somi Somi location is super clean and inviting. Their soft serve and taiyaki is always consistently delicious and made to perfection. Will always make a stop here if I'm ever in the area and with my kiddos!

Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with the taiyakis here. It was good. But having to wait for more than 3 minutes just to get your order taken, when there's no one in line before you? My order ended up being a total of $5.35 for two taiyakis(pretty ordeal pricing) but when I gave exactly $5.35, but the cashier gave me $4.65 (saying she couldn't take the change?)...girl what? The inside is fairly clean and nice ambiance....service aside, would not recommend...serving taiyaki with a free side of attitude? Didn't know that was in the included training process?....also she gave me the wrong order....

Allison L.

A classic. I've visited somisomi times, but it just never misses. Their soft serve is so creamy and whipped and they always have new flavors weekly plus swirls of different combinations. I always get the upside down ahboong so you get to try out their taiyakis as well. What I love most though is that their topping are all free and you can dust your soft serve with whatever you'd like. The cashiers are always so sweet and you can tell they make each order special and with care! Definitely need to check it out for unique and delicious asian inspired flavors.

Ube soft serve w/ oreo bits
Tiffany H.

I love the Somisomi franchise and was still craving dessert after shopping nearby. Weekend was busy but service was quick. Larger seating area compared to the other location I've been to in the past. Got the ube soft serve in a cup with oreo bits as the topping (decided not to add a complimentary strawberry slice or macaron). Super delicious; I love ube! Got to try some of the sweet corn + matcha soft serve with an upside down taiyaki (matcha filling). Matcha flavor is strong and the sweet corn was good. Will definitely be back in the future!

Cynthia E.

I was craving taiyaki and found this place in the new Westheimer Asia town! I was actually curious to check out this area so jumped at the opportunity to head over there. There's plenty of parking and the whole area was pretty busy on a Saturday night. For the taiyaki, you have to get two at a time, which was kinda dissappointing since I knew I wouldn't be able to resist eating them both! I ended up getting the custard and the oreo. The custard was pretty good - it was more of a creamy custard and not a true custardy consistency if that makes sense. Still good though! The outside was nice and crispy. The oreo one was more of like an oreo crumble in the middle. I think I liked that one more actually. Overall, enjoyed my taiyaki and they also have lots of different flavors and ice cream too, so most likely I'll be back!

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The food and customer service was great. I loved there specialty cookies and cream and I am super happy overall with the food.

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Tasty, clean, a tad too sweet for me honestly! Service efficient just how I like it and sometimes you just need a boonguhppang!

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