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    Somisomi

    4.3 (908 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Hector R.

    I was in the mood for some ice cream and wanted to try somewhere different. We found this place with great reviews on Yelp and decided to give it a try. It was very good! The ice cream is served inside a fish-shaped cone waffle that's a little more chewy than a regular waffle cone. They also have a lot of different toppings to choose from and try out. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the area again. If you're nearby, you should definitely give this place a try!

    Match and black sesame swirl $6.95
    Dawn A.

    First time trying this. Was SO good. You walk in and order on a screen. All easy and self explanatory ... and efficient. I got the matcha/black sesame swirl with black sesame filling in my cookie. Delicious. It was pretty busy in there. I only saw one girl working, but she was knocking it out of the park. Th we Rx's a parking lot but it was PACKED. I believe there is an additional garage with free parking behind the building. there is no place to sit in the actual shop, but there are some benches along parts of the plaza. There are lots of restaurants in this plaza.

    Felicia K.

    I had an okay experience overall. The concept is definitely fun. The fish shaped taiyaki cone makes it feel unique and visually appealing. The texture of the soft serve was nice and creamy, and the presentation was great. However, the flavors themselves weren't very strong and felt a bit underwhelming. It looked better than it tasted, which was a little disappointing. The menu has a good variety of rotating flavors and toppings, which is nice, but I was hoping for a more bold and memorable taste. Overall, it's a fun spot to try at least once, especially for the novelty, but I'm not sure I'd go out of my way to come back.

    matcha ice cream
    Jocelyn Y.

    typical, yummy! ice cream pretty sweet. fast service, self order inside, clean interior, outdoor seating.

    Dave L.

    You have to love this place. Stand in line, wait your turn, and chose from a variety of flavors and styles. Now they have mint oreo cookie flavor!! They are so good!! I love how they have improved over the years. Now, they print out a label that tells you the flavors. This place is highly recommended.

    Cookies & cream!
    Sydney H.

    Somisomi is always so solid. Love that the taiyaki is always freshly made! It's so good when it's warm, and pairs really nicely with the soft serve. The ice cream is always so creamy and delicious. It's also fun to see what flavors are in store with their rotating menu. :)

    Green tea and plain
    Amy B.

    The frozen yogurt part is the best part of what I got... the strawberry was alright but not the best, and the extra custard I got was a measly little teaspoon or so of custard at the bottom of the cup and also tasted funky. It definitely wasn't worth the extra cost of like $1 or so to add that weird teaspoon of funky custard that I didn't enjoy. The service is okay but not much interaction due to the kiosk ordering and the staff guy that gave me my order was honestly a little rude. The vibe is okay but kind of low end and boring. Not a bad spot for a dessert but one needs to know what's good here and what's not to make the most of the experience.

    Matcha Soft Serve
    Jeremiah H.

    I had the upside down fish waffle with the ice cream. It hit the spot and wasn't too heavy. The place was extremely crowded and loud. The service was slow because of that. I got mine fairly quickly, but my friend had to wait 45 minutes to get hers. The food was good but the wait made it difficult to enjoy. Suffering from success this place is

    Upside Down Ube & Banana Pudding - 9/10
    Mitchell N.

    Came here with my wife and another couple for a casual dessert night and Somi Somi hit the spot. We went with the classic taiyaki waffle cone and chose ube and banana pudding. The balance between the two was surprisingly really good. The banana pudding brought the sweetness while the ube was more subtle and paired perfectly. My wife loved the banana pudding and I was all about the ube. The ice cream itself is super creamy but still light and airy which made it easy to enjoy. The other couple got cookies and cream with matcha and that combo was just as solid. We also added custard inside the taiyaki which was the perfect finishing touch. The place was busy even on a random night which makes total sense. Friendly staff great flavors and definitely worth stopping by for a date night or dessert with friends.

    Tayaki?
    Jenna H.

    This place is so good! I've been a few times now and it doesn't disappoint. It smells heavenly. I love the matcha with Nutella and ahboong. I forgot to grab a pic before I dug in.... The service was great! The worker guy Arvin was super helpful and nice!

    Betty G.

    I was craving taiyaki so stopped by here on the way home after dinner to get some to go. Parking is always a challenge at the Diamond Jamboree Center. But I didn't give up after circling around a few times. The place was busy and the line was rather long. But I still didn't give up either. :) When I finally got to the front of the line, I ended up ordering five taiyakis to make it worth my time, although I have been trying to cut back on my carbs intake since I had "a bit too much" of buffet dining on my recent trip. Ha ha My favorites are the custard filling and the plain ones with no filling. There was a bit of a wait but not too bad considering the long lines. Service was good.

    Monica P.

    Line was long but it was efficient and went by so fast! I was pleasantly surprised with this place. It was soooo good. They had so many different options of how you can order & I went with the most popular items since it was my first time. It was delicious & price point was good as well!

    Sylvie C.

    Parking a nightmare and service speed a bit slow, but otherwise a lovely Somisomi location. I love their matcha soft serve and their location specific flavor like the strawberry ones they used to carry. The quality of their products are quite consistent and stable. Something I have always admired given the amount of foot traffic they get. But the parking situation gives me a heart attack every single time. So as much as I love this particular location and wouldn't mind visiting more often, it's a hard pass nowadays. Nothing like nearly getting T-boned trying to enter the parking lot corridor by a Ranger Rover driver.

    Matcha soft serve with strawberry topping

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    Has the matcha flavor been discontinued?

    Yes. They usually bring it back around summer time.

    Is this peanut allergy safe?

    Hello Edwin, Thanks for asking, our products may contain some tree nuts, milk, soy.… Read more

    Do they have pints To-Go? Can I choose/combine flavors?

    I'm not sure if they have pints (especially since it's soft-serve). They have 2-flavor blends depending on what flavors are next to each other in the machines.

    I have a dairy allergy. Any dairy-fee options?

    I know the Cerritos location does offer it, but not sure of this one.

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    Saffron & Rose Persian Ice Cream

    Saffron & Rose Persian Ice Cream

    4.3
    (588 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $

    I came in with a friend for a quick sweet treat earlier this week and was so glad we decided to…read morestop by! This location is a newer, more modern version of the original Westwood location (which we also love). Service was incredibly warm and friendly, samples were plentiful, and servings were hefty. Truly enjoyed our visit! Please stop by if you are in the area!

    Before our first visit here, I had never even heard of Persian ice cream, let alone how popular…read moreSaffron Rose is in LA. However, I was still more than happy to check them out when my gf suggested coming here. All of their hype and praise was certainly a big reason why, as well as me wanting to see what Persian ice cream tastes like, but, quite simply, how could I ever say "no" to trying a new ice cream shop? Especially to cap off such a warm evening out! While I can't say how this location compares to their spot in LA, I liked how low-key and unassuming this place felt. Past the counter/register, there's a small amount of seating to the back, but there's also a bunch of seats and tables right out in front. More importantly, though, their display case of ice cream is chock full of enticing options. Inspired by ingredients and flavors from around the world, Saffron Rose's roster of flavors is quite diverse. What's more, from their Mango and French Espresso to their Saffron & Pistachio and Passionfruit, they all looked equal parts unique and delicious! -- FRENCH ESPRESSO While it may not have been quite as amazing as I had hoped, this was still pretty good. Although I wish the taste of the espresso had been more robust, it still had a decent coffee flavor to it that I really liked. -- PASSIONFRUIT I got this mostly because I wanted something a bit tart and citric to balance the French Espresso and it did the trick. The passionfruit was refreshing and I liked that the taste of it wasn't overly acidic. -- SAFFRON WITH PISTACHIO Presumably their namesake flavor? Either way, this may not have been my favorite flavor, but it wasn't bad. The taste of saffron was decently strong and I liked how the pistachios in this added some texture. -- MANGO Of all of the flavors I've tried, this is easily my favorite. Not only did it feel rather refreshing (especially on such a warm night), but it also had a surprisingly strong taste of mango to it. -- POMEGRANATE Unfortunately, this was pretty disappointing. Much like when I got the passionfruit flavor, I wanted something fruity and light to offset the pistachio, but this was a little bit sharp and acidic for my liking. -- GREEN PISTACHIO I love pistachios, so I had some high hopes for this one, but it missed the mark for me. For whatever reason, the taste of pistachios didn't come across as well as it did with the other flavors and the chunks of pistachios felt surprisingly soft. -- PINK ROSE My least favorite of the bunch, but, to be fair, I'm also just not a fan of floral flavors and the rose water showed up most prominently in this one. Even though the first couple of bites were okay, the taste of the rose was too much for me after that. Regardless of the flavor, one thing I noticed about Saffron Rose's ice cream is that they're somewhat similar to gelato, but with a slightly gummier texture to them. What's more, all of the ice cream is made with rose water, which, as mentioned, I'm not a huge fan of, though it was pretty subtle in all of them except the Pink Rose. Also, I didn't care for the wafers they give you either. While I appreciate that they can complement the ice cream well (they resembled those classic cake ice cream cones), the wafers had more of a soft, semi-stale texture rather than a crisp one (unless that's they way they're supposed to be). All and all, considering how they're one of the only Persian ice cream joints around, Saffron Rose is by no means bad in any way. At the very least, their ice cream is certainly unique and even better than some of the gelatos I've had. However, as someone who prefers a more classic, creamy scoop of ice cream, I think Saffron Rose is just okay. My gf, on the other hand, is definitely a fan, so I'm sure more scoops of their Mango and French Espresso will be in my future the next time we visit when we're back in town again! THREE AND A HALF STARS rounded down.

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    SMALL - Nutella $5
    SMALL - Nutella $5
    SMALL - Cookies & Cream & Strawberry $4
    SMALL - Cookies & Cream & Strawberry $4
    Faloodeh + saffron ice cream and pomegranate

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    Faloodeh + saffron ice cream and pomegranate
    Stella Jean’s Ice Cream

    Stella Jean’s Ice Cream

    4.6
    (498 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    My son has been raving about Stella Jean's ice cream for awhile now and I finally got a chance to…read morego try it myself and it did not disappoint! I'm Filipino and was tickled to hear about the flavors...Ube Pandesal Toffee, Banana Turon Crunch & Mango Sticky Rice. We tried the Ube Pandesal Toffee and I'm quite amazed how they were able to capture that unique flavor. I grew up with making an "ice cream" sandwich by putting ice cream in a pandesal and tasting this just unleashed a core memory of being young and making an ice cream sandwich that way. We will definitely be back to try the other flavors! When we arrived there was a few people in line and when the line grew a bit, I think it was a manager that stopped what he was doing to jump in and help with customers which I thought was very considerate of him to do. Lastly, the location was charming and tucked away in the corner of the plaza. It had a few tables outside and in the adjacent Pop Pie shop to sit for a few minutes to enjoy the ice cream! It's nice to support a small businesses that cater to the community! Good luck to the Stella Jean family...wishing you success! I'll be back for my Turon & sticky rice!

    Came in for a quick ice cream treat and the options did not disappoint!! They have many flavors…read morethat rotate out and the flavors are very unique which is great. I compare it to a Salt and Straw and the price point was also similar/average. Service was friendly and patient, they allow you to try as many flavors as you want! Ambiance is aesthetic and nice, a little spot to stop by for a quick treat!

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    (D) Brown Butter Pecan - Pint
    (D) Brown Butter Pecan - Pint
    Ube Pandesal Toffee over Baklava Cheesecake. 5/5
    Ube Pandesal Toffee over Baklava Cheesecake. 5/5
    Yummy goodness!

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    Yummy goodness!
    Cauldron Ice Cream

    Cauldron Ice Cream

    4.1
    (3.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Cauldron is amazing!…read more Used to enjoy the San Diego location frequently but they went out of business a few years ago. Was in the area this evening after a kids event and grabbed some Cauldron. Still fantastic! Made fresh, super creamy and delicious! My wife got the Puffle with Milk & Cereal flavor, enjoyed it a ton. Kids and I all got mint chocolate chip, VERY creamy with big chunks of chocolate. Wish we had one closer to home! Highly recommend.

    From the ads and pictures everything seemed cool. The way they make ice cream is unique and I'll…read moregive it that. So let's get to it. We ordered three things; mint chocolate chip, rose, and milk and cereal. All with a bubble waffle cone. The service was disappointing, the guy who worked there seemed like he didn't care and it was just another job. No life to him and was just rude about asking the code for the bathroom. The mint and chip is basic. Nothing too much about it. My kids like it, so I got it. Average 3/5. The rose ice cream tasted like a rose, it was pretty good and very floral. The disappointing part is I was hoping the ice cream would be shaped like a rose as depicted on the picture. Nope, just a scoop and left it as is. 5/5 for taste and 0/5 for presentation. The milk and cereal one was actually pretty good. Especially with Frosted Flakes in it. It literally taste like cereal. 5/5. I would give it a higher star if the service complimented it and th presentation of the rose ice cream did.

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    Will be right next door to Coastline Urgent Care.
    Will be right next door to Coastline Urgent Care.
    Ritter's Steam Kettle cooking is the far left building and Cauldron's will be next door.
    Ritter's Steam Kettle cooking is the far left building and Cauldron's will be next door.
    Milk & cereal! Since it's made fresh to order with liquid nitrogen, it takes forever to melt!..unlike at that other place..

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    Milk & cereal! Since it's made fresh to order with liquid nitrogen, it takes forever to melt!..unlike at that other place..
    Gelato Paradiso

    Gelato Paradiso

    4.7
    (1.9k reviews)
    10.6 mi
    $$

    I've been hearing so much about this place from friends who swear by it. This particular location…read morein Laguna Beach can be tricky to find if you're not familiar, but there are signs outside that can point you in the right direction. Lines can be very long during weekends and peak times, but if you go down time, which I did, there's little wait. There's plenty of flavors to choose from as you can see from the picture, and apparently they let you sample some if you ask. I went with their regular cone size which costs about $6-7, and you can select up to three flavors. I chose the Pistachio, Chocolate chip (stracciatella), and Milk Chocolate Hazelnut. Overall, all three flavors were very delicious, with the stracciatella being my favorite. The regular cone and the 3 scoop portions are very generous and could probably be shared amongst 2 people. Afterwards, you may feel heavy from all the gelato, but its worth it. I can see why this place is very popular!

    The gelato here was so tasty and creamy that I wish I lived closer so I could come here all the…read moretime. We didn't have to wait in a long line, however, I can see there being a wait from time to time. But, the line moved pretty quickly, so if there is a wait, i wouldn't believe it would be for very long. We tried the Pistachio, Salted Caramel and Chocolate and had no regrets! We're for sure making this a must stop at place anytime we're in the area!

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    Waffle cone
    Waffle cone
    Lovely gelato hidden in an alley
    Lovely gelato hidden in an alley
    Vanilla and mint chip

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    Vanilla and mint chip
    Junbi Matcha & Tea - Irvine

    Junbi Matcha & Tea - Irvine

    4.1
    (421 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    I have frequented this location and found it to be one of my favorite matcha spots in the Irvine…read morearea. It is located in a big plaza with plenty of parking. Even on a busy day, I don't have to wait too long for my order to be ready. It is Asian-owned and I love supporting my local AAPI businesses. The inside is very vibrant with a lot of seats with outlets. There's always AC running so it's nice to enjoy, especially on a hot day. The menu is pretty extensive. They have matcha cold brews, matcha lattes, non-matcha drinks, soft serves, and onigiri rice balls. My favorites to order are the strawberry matcha cold brew, mango matcha cold brew, and salmon onigiri rice ball.

    I've loved Junbi for years. The flavor profiles are genuinely creative, and the fresh fruit puts…read morethem in a different category than every other boba spot around. It's a long drive for me so I hadn't been in a while, but I was excited to grab my usual on the way to an event. Cold Yuzu Dragonfruit Refresher via the Toast app. Easy pickup. Great plan. Except the drink that was waiting for me was noticeably smaller. Like, significantly. I'm estimating around 12oz. Was it delicious? Yes. Was it worth $9+ when $9 used to mean at least 16oz? Not for me. I get that prices have gone up everywhere. That's just life right now. But the menu gave zero indication that the size had changed, and that's the part that stings. Let me make an informed decision. I probably would've still ordered it. Treat yourself, y'know? But, I just would've mentally prepared to pay a premium for a smaller pour instead of being surprised at pickup. A little transparency goes a long way.

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    Espresso Affogato - Matcha House-made Almond Jelly, Cocoa Powder, Hojicha Powder - excellent
    Espresso Affogato - Matcha House-made Almond Jelly, Cocoa Powder, Hojicha Powder - excellent
    Strawberry Sunset - (Matcha Dusting, Strawberry Purée, Aloe, Coconut Chips) Matcha
    Strawberry Sunset - (Matcha Dusting, Strawberry Purée, Aloe, Coconut Chips) Matcha
    Strawberry Matcha Latte - 50% sweet

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    Strawberry Matcha Latte - 50% sweet

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