love Somisomi! I used to have it all the time when I lived in LA, so I was excited to get it again. It's such a great spot when you're craving something sweet. Their taiyaki is always a win -- I love that you can mix and match fillings. I got Oreo, matcha, black sesame, and hotteok, and every single one was delicious. Their soft-serve is also sooo good -- creamy, flavorful, and not overly sweet at all. Even though there was a line, they work super fast and everything is made fresh to order, which makes it totally worth the wait. Great staff, great food, and great vibes all around. I'll definitely be back for more yummy treats. Thanks Somisomi for always hitting the spot read more

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somisomi is usually always solid! there are 2 kiosks to order here, which is great. wait time isn't too bad to order and to get your food. staff are nice. black sesame filling was really good and pairs great with matcha! can't really go wrong with any of the taiyaki flavors, but i think this one is my favorite so far my main qualm was the fact that their taiyaki were both underdone and cold. i think they started batching them before people were ordering them, and then they were just left out to get soft + cold. it had 0 crunch and felt like it had been sitting around for 10+ minutes sadly ice cream, toppings, everything else was pretty consistent with all the somisomis i've been to though! but i would maybe opt to go to a different location if they were equidistant read more

Haven't been to this SomiSomi location in a really long time! I used to stop here all the time back in college when it first opened, but after moving away, I don't visit this location as often anymore. This place definitely gets busy. When I visited, there was a long line out the door, but the line actually moved pretty quickly. Honestly, when it's busy, that usually means the fishes are extra fresh! Personally, I like them when they're freshly made because they're super crispy on the outside and just a little soft on the inside. My friends actually prefer them a bit softer, but to each their own. The soft serve is still delicious, and I haven't had any issues with it so far. I also love how they rotate flavors. During this visit, they had caramel matcha and ube cream for the combos ...I can't remember the other flavor combo, but I'm sure it was good too. The ice cream isn't overly sweet, which makes it a great treat after walking around the shopping center or after dinner. Seating usually fills up pretty quickly, but my friend and I were lucky enough to snag a nearby table. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in the area. read more

Came with my friends to try the milk and Sakura berry and it did not disappoint!! There was a huge line still on a Saturday night at 9pm, just sucks that the self order kiosks cause the wait times to order to go up, but I got my order immediately after I ordered. read more

Somisomi - Milk and sakura berry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

This location is a bit hidden (near Shake Shack), but a nice little spot with some seating inside and outside. Ordering is done through a self-service tablet, which makes it quick and easy. Tried the Sakura Berry in a cup and the 2pc taiyaki with black sesame and Dubai chocolate (+$2). They rotate flavors weekly, which keeps things interesting. The Sakura Berry wasn't my personal favorite, but my partner enjoyed it. That said, their soft serve is always creamy, flavorful, and the topping options are a nice touch. The taiyaki is the real star! Perfectly cooked with just the right amount of filling. Overall, good value for the price and definitely recommend! read more

Somisomi - Taiyaki (2pc) - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is a decent SomiSomi to go to if you don't feel like going through the nightmare parking situation over in Diamond Jamboree Center location. Parking is still an inconvenience especially if you just wanted some soft serves and get going. Like it's fine if you were gonna go charge your car, get some errands done at Target, had other shops to browse, and decided to get some soft serve. Now the service itself has minimal wait and the quality is basically the same as you get from say out in Bella Terra or Garden Grove location. Not really anything extraordinary to write on my end, which is good, I guess. If you haven't been to SomiSomi before, I suggest the green tea soft serve and get some taiyaki SEPARATELY. The latter usually comes hot and fresh. Which is wonderful in itself. Just not on top of or to use it to hold the soft serve. It will just make your taiyaki soggy, hands sticky, and soft serve melted. read more

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

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Adore the fact you can get matcha soft serve... but what do you mean I can't mix flavors? If you want more than one flavor, you can only get their pre-mixed flavors. Why? It's not like I was trying to be complicated.. and I didn't need two ice creams for myself... I just wanted to try both. I'd never been there before - this was my first visit - and has still been my only. It was very off-putting to be forced to select only one flavor? 2025: 81/100 read more

Stopped by Somisomi while I was at the Irvine Spectrum today. I have been to the Diamond Jamboree location a few times but not here. Taiyaki mochi waffles are very good but I don't really care for the filling. It's way too sweet. I also like the taro filling that I usually order from another place and they do not have it here. Service could have been better. The girl that made my taiyaki wasn't super pleasant. No smile, no thank you. Therefore, deduct one star. 4/5 read more

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I always have room for dessert--it's my second stomach! We ordered at the iPad and put in our name, and the service was super fast. They called us almost immediately. We got the Earl Grey soft serve with the upside-down taiyaki. One of the workers recommended adding Biscoff crumble to the Earl Grey, and we also added matcha powder. It was chef's kiss, absolutely delicious. There's no real seating inside except for a small bench, and the rest is standing room at the counter. There's outdoor seating too, but it was cold when we went. Despite that, the dessert was totally worth it! read more

Somisomi - Earl grey with matcha powder and biscoff crumble - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're looking for a dessert spot that instantly feels like a treat-yourself moment, SomiSomi is it! Their soft serve is chef's kiss -- super creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. I got mine in the bowl but taiyaki on top, and wow... the taiyaki was freshly made, warm, and perfectly crisp on the outside while still soft on the inside. The custard filling was absolutely delicious and paired so well with the soft serve. Ordering is super easy too -- they've got tablets so you can customize everything exactly how you want it without feeling rushed. They also rotate their flavors, which gives me every excuse to come back. Next time? I'm definitely grabbing the taiyaki on its own and trying new fillings (hello, Nutella ). It's all standing no place to sit. They do have a bar but you stand at it. It's mainly get your sweet treat and walk the Spectrum type of thing. Which I don't mind because there is always something to do or see at the Spectrum! read more

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

Aww the staff was so nice. We went out of line to ask a question and the guy saw us go back in and was like let me just order it in person. Unfortunately they do not do samples of new flavors :(. Tried the ube and peach swirl with the taiyaki shell. Somi somi is pretty standard, not too sweet yummy soft serve. The peach is on the sweeter side, kind of like peach candy/syrup or a peach yakult drink ( less yogurty). Ube is mild but my preference as its more creamy and sweet. Matcha custard is light in flavor but a good classic filling. The taiyaki shell needed to be cooked a bit more as it was chewy. Not sure if its a recent change or if they ran out but no macaron shell/strawberry, it seemed like you could get multiple toppings. Good service & fast :). Space inside but may need to find seating outside. read more

Somisomi - Roasted coconut abong - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

I'm actually surprised that I liked the green tea ice cream here and they don't give samples so I had to take my chances and get a one-size-fits-all for $5.75? It's not too sweet and I like the creamy consistency. I forgot to take pictures, I'm going back to do that now. read more

Somisomi - It was so good - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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One of our fave places for dessert down at the spectrum. always a bit of a line but it goes by quick. You can order the ice cream with the fish shaped waffle either on top or as a waffle cone. You can also order the fish waffles filled with different fillings of choice called a tayaki. My favorite fillings are custard, Nutella and sesame. read more

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Mmmmmm so good, hits the spot every time lol. came in after lunch since we were craving something sweet...... there was a line but it moved faster since they also have tablets to checkout faster and one cashier. The place is tiny but I wanted my treat to go since we were heading to the movies after. read more

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Ordered banana pudding soft serve + Nutella & Matcha Taiyaki and it was a bomb! Enjoyed every bit of it! We got lucky and there was no line when we got there! Store was clean and the staff were friendly! read more

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

Honestly this is a dessert place that is perfect for any weather. Is it hot outside? Get some soft serves. Cold outside? Grab some warm and crunchy taiyaki. Came in around 11AM, literally no line. Can do self-order, but there was someone in the front to help us out. Got my favorite flavors of taiyaki cheddar and oreo. Don't sleep on the cheddar taiyaki, it reminds me of the Brazilian bread. It comes out super hot, let it sit for a little and enjoy. Texture is super crispy, chewy, and gooey! It's a perfect treat after your meal. read more

Somisomi - Front of the store near the theater - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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One of my favorite dessert spots! It's the lightness of the soft served ice cream, the creamy custard filling I always go with, and the soft fish shaped cone that combine for a lovely treat. There are about 6 topping options. I often choose biscoff and fruity pebbles. This was my first time here, but I have visited other locations around Southern California. My first experience where we ordered on screens as well. There were 2 screens available and a short 5 minute line. It has been at least 6 months since I last visited any SomiSomi location. Good news is prices are still low and affordable. Quality is still solid as always. Portions are smaller. Smaller cup, less soft serve, less toppings, and no Strawberry or macaroon wS offered. The current serving is more than satisfying. I prefer the smaller portion size since I often couldn't finish the bigger serving. read more

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Really good and unique flavors of ice cream and super fast service! You order at the kiosk from their rotation of flavors (I believe they switch them every week). I ordered the Earl Gray and Milk swirl; ice cream was ready in like 2 seconds, I basically submitted my order and my name was called right after. Their ice cream is the perfect amount of sweetness. Would recommend getting the Ahboong (upside down to avoid a melty mess). They have a little side bar where you can stand and eat your treats, which won't take long! read more

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

I LOVE LOVE SomiSomi!!! First time at this location. They have 2 self serve ordering kiosks. I ordered the one of the weeks swirl: Cookies n' crème and ube with matcha custard on upside down ahboong. Few mins after my order was called I added sprinkles with a heart shaped macaroon, it was super cute. My ice cream was delicious the taiyaki was warm, delicious and toasty. First time I had added matcha custard and it was AMAZING!!! Love that the flavors here aren't overwhelmingly sweet it's just perfect! Highly recommend it's the perfect dessert! read more

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Food: The Taiyaki here is made fresh, warm and the ice cream selections are always good. What a great combination. The portions served are very fair for the price. They also rotate their features flavors every now and again. Service: SomiSomi has it figured out. Regardless of how big their line is, they clear their lines very quickly and that's always very appreciated. Ambiance: this location is quite small and the line usually goes out the door. You can hangout inside if it's early in the day, otherwise you'll probably have to eat outside or on the go. read more

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The Taiyaki was perfectly hot and freshly made. It complements perfectly with the Ube-strawberry soft serve plus coconut flakes as topping. Staff were friendly and helpful. The ambiance is casual with outdoor seatings only (standing for inside only). Highly recommended for a great dessert at the Irvine Spectrum! read more

Somisomi - Taro Taiyaki with Ube swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Loved the unique flavors, earl gray and cookies and cream swirl was great. Got it in a black sesame Taiyaki and wish the Taiyaki was at least little warm but it tasted great :) service was super fast and nice, inside ambiance was very clean cut and cute, not a ton of space inside, but plaza has outdoor seating. read more

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

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Somisomi is always a solid soft serve spot. Finally got to try their milk tea soft serve a few days ago. Tastes exactly like milk tea, which I love. I also added some crushed oreos for additional texture. There is usually a line but it moves fast. They have kiosks for you to order too. Only downside is they skimp out on the soft serve here compared to other locations I've visited. read more

Somisomi - Milk Tea Soft Serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Staff was extremely nice and welcoming. She was so quick and efficient with her work. Visited on a Monday afternoon. We love that the taiyaki was made fresh each order. read more

It was a bit hidden, but we found the place! The service was really fast! I got the upside down in a cup with taiyaki custard and for the icecream flavor i got matcha and strawberry swirl with Oreo crumbs! It was so creamy and delicious! The Takiyaki fish was crispy and had a nice crunch! I recommend sharing if you just had a meal ! read more

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

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Great place to get soft serve ice cream. I decided to get the taiyaki(which is a fish shape waffle) in the cup which you can order through tablet. I got the ube and matcha mix ice cream with nutella filling for the fish waffle. Once your name get call to pick up your ice cream, the worker will ask you if you want to add toppings to your ice cream. I was fine as is. Everything was yummy and tasty. It was fun just eating the taiyaki itself. The place can get cramp and crowded fast if this place get busy since this place isn't big. But i was able to get mines quick. read more

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

This was an unexpected win on our wedding-anniversary date. What do two kid-free adults do when walking around Irvine spectrum trying to kill time before their Escape Room game? They find Somi Somi and ordered a taiyaki to split for old times' sake! This was the light mood that we were in when we walked upon Somi Somi, and perhaps the high rating were a no-brainer. But truly, the ube+milk swirl just hit the right spot. "Not too sweet" tends to be a high praise for a lot of american dessert places, and the soft serve here just lived up to it. The upside-down taiyaki waffle cone was instagramable as it was tasty, and the spoons matching lakers colors were probably just icing on the cake. But really, who doesn't enjoy a tasty dessert when walking around a lovely outdoor mall? read more

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

I like their soft serve and taiyaki but their flavors can be hit or miss. The red bean taiyaki is good but I wasn't a huge fan of the other fillings read more

Got the milk tea ice cream with matcha custard. My god this milk tea flavor was on point. It was super fragrant and wasn't too sweet. This flavor and the sweet corn flavor are my top two somi somi flavors. It didn't work that well with the matcha custard tho sadly read more

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

Been going to somi somi at different locations. Glad to know that they opened a branch in Irvine Spectrum Center. The location is a bit hidden in the corner near Rivian and Cheesecake factory. There's a couple of chairs outside but challenging to find seating especially on a weekend. I love that they have a weekly special to try out something new. I had the ube cookies & cream swirl. I didn't taste much the cookies & cream but overall it was good. At this location, you order on an iPad and they accept card only. read more

We love Somisomi and go whenever we're at the Spectrum! It's a cute little dessert shop where you order by a kiosk and they make it immediately. We get the upside down ahboong, which is a waffle filled with custard (or Nutella or ube or whatever you choose!) and cookies and cream ice cream. Most flavors happen to be dairy free so the taste is great while not so milky. It's a little different but amazing! read more

Somisomi - Upside down ahboong with cookies and cream + custard filling + Oreo and biscoff crumble! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

Whenever I'm in the area, Somisomi is a must. I walked in with my parents and there was no line at all. There were many people on the benches enjoying their treats and it was full of people but we were free to order. This wasn't our first time getting Somisomi, it's a family favorite of ours but it was our first time here at this location. All of us got the ah boong upside down with the cup. One of the swirls of the week was Cookies and Cream and Matcha, and we all got the same flavor. For mine, I added Oreo Crumbles and a cute little macaron too. It was very good, the Matcha flavor was earthy and delicious. This establishment nails the sweetness level, sweet but not overly sweet. I love how the extra toppings at the end are free as well. The taiyaki was tasty and a great compliment to the soft serve, it helped reduce the sweetness. Wait time was very quick. The cashier also prepared each of our soft serves and she was very kind and helpful. I did ask for a black sesame filling in my taiyaki but when I finished my taiyaki I realized I didn't get the black sesame filling, it was just plain. But other than that mishaps, service was still excellent. She was the only person I saw working behind the counter taking orders and preparing them as well so I don't blame her. Going to Somisomi is always an amazing experience for me and my family. I highly recommend this place to everyone. read more

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You order on a kiosk when entering and then wait until your number is called. I love getting the fish on top of my ice cream. I tried the sweet corn with custard fish. All the flavors are delish. We've been coming to somi somi for years and have never been disappointed. We also order a few of the fish by itself to go :: matcha, custard, black sesame, Oreo :: they reheat nicely in the air fryer. read more

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

The best ice cream place ever. I ordered from the kiosk, easy to use and straight forward. The hard part was which flavor to pick because they all sounded good. I like that they had a 'this weeks swirls' to choose from kinda helps let you know what two flavors goes well together. Cute little space and the staff were nice. I ended up getting the upside down ahbong filled with Nutella with cookies n cream and ube swirl with match powder on top and a cute heart macaroon. My son got the cookies n cream with sprinkles and fresh strawberry. It was delicious and it was soft and the flavor was not overwhelming sweet. It was perfect. read more

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If you don't know where SomiSomi is at the Spectrum, you may need directions from the digital directory like I did. It is around the corner from Hurley, across the alley from Shake Shack. My favorite flavor of self serve is ube with red bean filling. On a hot Summer day, take a moment to enjoy ice cream after walking around in the Spectrum is very relaxing. This location has 2 ordering kiosks. Even though there is only one person manning the counter, whoever is in the back cranked them fairly quickly. You can add toppings to your soft serve when you pick it up. This location doesn't have many seats inside but there are tables outside so finding a seat is not a problem. read more

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Long line, but self-service order made it go quick. Cute menu and you can watch them make the taiyaki. Employees were friendly and quickly restocked spoons when I noted they were empty. It was not too sweet, as advertised. A generous amount of soft serve, but I wish they had more filling. I will say, it was funny that their "premium topping" is only half a strawberry (it was complimentary, so no complaints). I recommend if you want a tasty treat while shopping! read more

Somisomi - Upside down with matcha soft-serve, red bean filling, and strawberry topping - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - Irvine, California

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This review is late and this incident happened a few months ago, but I can't stop thinking about it. I stopped by Somisomi pretty late, almost at closing, but people were still coming in at that time. While staff were tidying up, the guy working on my taiyaki caught my attention -- he was on the heavier side, with long, unkempt hair. Honestly, I could barely see his face. He was wearing gloves to handle my food, but while my taiyaki was cooking, I watched him wheel a trash cart and use the SAME GLOVES to pick up my taiyaki. That was so unbelievably gross and unhygienic. I was exhausted that night so I didn't bother saying anything, but I could tell he looked miserable and totally uninterested in doing things right. It seemed like he hated being there. It's super unprofessional to touch non-food items (especially something that holds trash) and then handle food with the same gloves. That crosses a line in basic hygiene. I wanted to file a complaint with Orange County's Environmental Health Division because of this. Seriously, such terrible handling. Ugh. read more

A very convenient location at Irvine Spectrum. It's located near Shake Shack and there are only a few outdoor tables available. There is usually a short line and you order off of a kiosk. They now offer black sesame custard and matcha custard. We ordered a milk tea upside down ah boong with regular custard. They have a variety of flavors and toppings available. Ours was ready almost instantly and the flavor was very good. The tea flavor was not too strong and the ice cream was very smooth. read more

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While walking around the mall, we stumbled onto Somisomi. It's down a short alleyway so it hard to see from the main walkways. Grab a snack there. It's ice cream in a fish-shaped waffle cone. There's additional toppings. What I like when eating is the outer crunch of the waffle and hot fillings. I especially like the custard. Service is quick. There is a bench inside and a few small tables and chairs outside. read more

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Love somi! Their ice cream is so smooth, creamy and flavors are delicious! Their waffles are fresh and light and crispy! They are generous with their fillings also! Definitely one of my OC faves!! read more