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Wasn't super impressed with it but it tasted good. I was craving matcha but I also wanted to order something unique so I got the matcha-horchata swirl. I liked it but horchata definitely overpowered the matcha. The place is clean, very small, with no seating. I believe the cost was $4.80 which is fair.
The ice cream has the perfect amount of sweetness. The flavor I ordered was the UBE & BANANA PUDDING, I really enjoyed it!
My kid loved it! It was pretty cool presentation too & the ice cream is AMAZING! I'm lactose intolerant, so I just had a bite but in my kid days, I would've eaten a ton of this! I do wish they had a lactose free option - but you can still get the fish and have it stuffed with Nutella LOL. They had several flavors & a few rotational. The Tayaki fish taste like pancake kind of. We chose ours on top of the soft serve ice cream, but they will also make it where the fish acts like a cone. And you get to watch the entire process which was pretty cool. Decent price! Again, if I could eat this.... I would def go back often!
I'm a big fan of SomiSomi in Carrollton, so I was super excited to try the Katy location. My friend and I split an Ah-Boong (soft serve in a cup with a fish-shaped taiyaki on top). We got the matcha and cookies & cream swirl, which is one of my favorite combos. It was pretty busy when we went (Saturday afternoon), and there was a mix-up with our order - they accidentally gave us only cookies & cream and put fruity pebbles on top even though we didn't ask for them. We let the staff know and they were quick to fix it. Once we got the correct swirl with Oreos and matcha powder topping, it was perfect. The ice cream was smooth and flavorful, and the contrast of the warm, crispy taiyaki with the cold soft serve is just unbeatable. Despite the initial mistake, everything turned out great and I'd definitely come back! One thing to note: this location doesn't really have any seating. There are a few narrow standing counters that maybe fit ten people total, so it can get crowded inside pretty fast. It was too hot outside for us to sit and risk our ice cream melting, so just a heads up if you're planning to stay and eat there.
The soft serve here is always perfect! It's a simple a concept with just the right amount of choices for how you want your soft serve, the sauces and toppings. The people are always accommodating and helpful. If you would like to eat inside, they have tables for you to enjoy your soft serve standing, or you can sit on one of the many benches outside along the plaza. Our go-to is always Ube, and this flavor never disappoints. My husband had the Cold Brew Float and he was happy -- it's fueling him as we drive home to San Antonio right now. Somisomi is a must-visit when we're in Houston!
WOW! Can I give 6/5 stars!? This was my first time visiting Somisomi and I will be craving this from IL! This shop offers soft serve as well as "taiyaki" which has a waffle like outside, mochi like inside, and can be filled with flavors. Mouth watering yet? I ordered the Upside Down Ahboong with the matcha and ube soft serve swirled, with a smaller taiyaki filled with custard put on it. They also have optional sprinkle topping (i chose graham cracker) and a garnish (i chose macaroon cookie). The final product had the cutest look and I can vouch that it tasted even better! I also tried the horchata and Milk & Thai Tea soft serve but liked mine the most. They will rotate what flavors are swirled to keep things interesting. Either way, visit as you won't be disappointed!
A little stingy with the filling but so good. Super clean, short wait. 2 tayiaki for about $5 not bad on price
Had a strong craving for something Ube flavored so I decided to pop in and get a sweet treat! It was very busy because I came on the weekend but the service was still very fast! Very very yummy and staple establishment in the Asian center of katy!
We visited on a busy Saturday night, but despite the crowd, the line moved surprisingly fast. I ordered the upside-down soft serve with matcha and milk soft serve with a Nutella filling. Unfortunately, they got the filling wrong and gave me matcha custard instead--but honestly, I didn't even mind because it was still delicious! The texture was incredibly soft and velvety, and the service was quick. Even with the mix-up, I left happy and would definitely come back to try more flavors!
I could eat soft serve all day long. We stopped by for a treat and boy was it a treat! We chose the upside down ahboong which is a cup filled with soft serve and a taiyaki fish on top. I went with cookies and cream soft serve and taiyaki with black sesame filling. I almost chose the custard filling but was concerned it might be too sweet. The gentleman behind the counter suggested black sesame instead and it was a great recommendation. The soft serve was smooth and not too sweet. The taiyaki was super crispy and the inside black sesame paired very well. Yum!
Stopped by after lunch for a quick snack and was pleasantly surprised. Despite the crowd ( considering it is Father's Day) the service was impressively fast. We received our order in under five minutes. We tried the matcha and milk swirl upside down ahboong style. The taiyaki on top was crispy and fresh. The icecream had a perfect balance of matcha and milk without being overly too sweet. We also had custard and red bean taiyaki. Both were made fresh and had the perfect crisp and chewy texture. They also had a good amount of filling. So satisfying. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.
Small dessert shop, perfect place for craving something small and sweet! Not too over powering in sweetness and service was super quick!
6 months ago
First time at this establishment. I've had taiyaki in the past was excited to try this place. I find the menu wasn't quite as user-friendly to read as I didn't know what ahboong was and my eyes just gravitated right to taiyaki since I had wanted the fish filling waffle and I didn't know how much it was to add an ice cream with it. I think the menu could be improved on. My cousin and I both had the taiyaki. I got the matcha custard and there was barely any filling. I kept biting into my fish but all I got was waffle with no matcha in sight. And when I finally got close to the tail there was barely a dab of it. I was pretty disappointed. The Nutella on the other hand has a moderate amount. Would be nice if the place wasn't skimping on the filling :/ read more
I'm so delighted there's a Somisomi near me, as I've been a fan since I first tried it in L.A. Sadly there's none near NYC, but I guess that's no longer my problem! The staff is pretty friendly and thorough, reminding you what you can get on your order, such as the toppings. The soft serve is so good here, not overly sweet, and full of fun flavors. I've tried the horchata ube swirl and it was surprisingly such a good match together. I got my pastry with the matcha filling, which was just as expected. I need to go back to try all the other fillings and soft serve flavors, but custard is my favorite so far! read more
2 months ago
Wasn't super impressed with it but it tasted good. I was craving matcha but I also wanted to order something unique so I got the matcha-horchata swirl. I liked it but horchata definitely overpowered the matcha. The place is clean, very small, with no seating. I believe the cost was $4.80 which is fair. read more
My kid loved it! It was pretty cool presentation too & the ice cream is AMAZING! I'm lactose intolerant, so I just had a bite but in my kid days, I would've eaten a ton of this! I do wish they had a lactose free option - but you can still get the fish and have it stuffed with Nutella LOL. They had several flavors & a few rotational. The Tayaki fish taste like pancake kind of. We chose ours on top of the soft serve ice cream, but they will also make it where the fish acts like a cone. And you get to watch the entire process which was pretty cool. Decent price! Again, if I could eat this.... I would def go back often! read more
I'm a big fan of SomiSomi in Carrollton, so I was super excited to try the Katy location. My friend and I split an Ah-Boong (soft serve in a cup with a fish-shaped taiyaki on top). We got the matcha and cookies & cream swirl, which is one of my favorite combos. It was pretty busy when we went (Saturday afternoon), and there was a mix-up with our order - they accidentally gave us only cookies & cream and put fruity pebbles on top even though we didn't ask for them. We let the staff know and they were quick to fix it. Once we got the correct swirl with Oreos and matcha powder topping, it was perfect. The ice cream was smooth and flavorful, and the contrast of the warm, crispy taiyaki with the cold soft serve is just unbeatable. Despite the initial mistake, everything turned out great and I'd definitely come back! One thing to note: this location doesn't really have any seating. There are a few narrow standing counters that maybe fit ten people total, so it can get crowded inside pretty fast. It was too hot outside for us to sit and risk our ice cream melting, so just a heads up if you're planning to stay and eat there. read more
The soft serve here is always perfect! It's a simple a concept with just the right amount of choices for how you want your soft serve, the sauces and toppings. The people are always accommodating and helpful. If you would like to eat inside, they have tables for you to enjoy your soft serve standing, or you can sit on one of the many benches outside along the plaza. Our go-to is always Ube, and this flavor never disappoints. My husband had the Cold Brew Float and he was happy -- it's fueling him as we drive home to San Antonio right now. Somisomi is a must-visit when we're in Houston! read more
2 years ago
WOW! Can I give 6/5 stars!? This was my first time visiting Somisomi and I will be craving this from IL! This shop offers soft serve as well as "taiyaki" which has a waffle like outside, mochi like inside, and can be filled with flavors. Mouth watering yet? I ordered the Upside Down Ahboong with the matcha and ube soft serve swirled, with a smaller taiyaki filled with custard put on it. They also have optional sprinkle topping (i chose graham cracker) and a garnish (i chose macaroon cookie). The final product had the cutest look and I can vouch that it tasted even better! I also tried the horchata and Milk & Thai Tea soft serve but liked mine the most. They will rotate what flavors are swirled to keep things interesting. Either way, visit as you won't be disappointed! read more
1 year ago
Had a strong craving for something Ube flavored so I decided to pop in and get a sweet treat! It was very busy because I came on the weekend but the service was still very fast! Very very yummy and staple establishment in the Asian center of katy! read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
We visited on a busy Saturday night, but despite the crowd, the line moved surprisingly fast. I ordered the upside-down soft serve with matcha and milk soft serve with a Nutella filling. Unfortunately, they got the filling wrong and gave me matcha custard instead--but honestly, I didn't even mind because it was still delicious! The texture was incredibly soft and velvety, and the service was quick. Even with the mix-up, I left happy and would definitely come back to try more flavors! read more
I could eat soft serve all day long. We stopped by for a treat and boy was it a treat! We chose the upside down ahboong which is a cup filled with soft serve and a taiyaki fish on top. I went with cookies and cream soft serve and taiyaki with black sesame filling. I almost chose the custard filling but was concerned it might be too sweet. The gentleman behind the counter suggested black sesame instead and it was a great recommendation. The soft serve was smooth and not too sweet. The taiyaki was super crispy and the inside black sesame paired very well. Yum! read more
1 year ago
Stopped by after lunch for a quick snack and was pleasantly surprised. Despite the crowd ( considering it is Father's Day) the service was impressively fast. We received our order in under five minutes. We tried the matcha and milk swirl upside down ahboong style. The taiyaki on top was crispy and fresh. The icecream had a perfect balance of matcha and milk without being overly too sweet. We also had custard and red bean taiyaki. Both were made fresh and had the perfect crisp and chewy texture. They also had a good amount of filling. So satisfying. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more
7 months ago
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Ky C.
Hello Tri, thank you for sharing your feedback. I understand how…
Such a fun dessert spot. Flavorful soft serves and a great rotating menu. Kids love being able to change up their selections. Clean and bright store with amble table space. Standing room only though. Staff are always friendly and welcoming. read more
8 months ago
We went here after a fun filled day at the park to get a few sweet treats! Located in a busy shopping center amongst other tasty food options. Upon entering we were surprised that there were no tables or chairs to sit. Only a long standing bar top against the wall to the right. We walked in at the perfect time as a line started to form behind us. We looked over the menu and with the help of the friendly employees selected our desserts. It wa drive of us so we had a mixture of menu items. Everyone enjoyed their selections! Great place! read more
4 months ago
While the wait was long, it was well worth it! The ice cream was delicious and the fish waffle was amazing!! read more
Super good value for some super good desserts! And the taiyaki was bigger than I expected! They make it all fresh to order so when you get your order, it's hot, it's crispy, it's delicious! (Also the cheese one is sooo good, everyone's sleeping on that flavor.) The soft serve is also amazing and they have a lot of good Asian flavors. Only complaint is that the whole plaza is so so busy and it's a nightmare to find parking. read more
Solid dessert spot!!! Their taiyaki is my favorite. I usually get the custard filling. The outside is crispy and the inside is soft and chewy. My sister and I shared an upside down ahboong and got the matcha and banana milk swirl, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the combination. Their soft serve is still great and creamy. We got to choose our toppings but not much could fit. Any more than 3 toppings would not stick since the surface was covered. Always appreciate how they top it off with a macaron. Employees are kind and friendly. Doesn't take more than 10 min for the dessert to come out! No seating, just tables for standing. Parking can be hectic in Katy Asian town depending on when you go! read more
6 months ago
ive had the hotteok taiyaki and the matcha softserve taiyaki-- so delicious! the staff are friendly and everything is quickly made. there isnt much seating inside, keep it in mind! food was so yummy, the taiyaki warm contrasting the cool refreshing matcha soft serve and the sugary nutty hotteok flavor!! read more
6 months ago
I can tell this will be around for a long time. I am getting my craving for desserts I ate on my trip to Japan/Korea fulfilled locally in Houston. At the heart of Katy, whether you just finished a bowl of Pho or left the arcade, coming here for a tasty dessert is a must! The lines were out the door but the service was quick. The seasoned workers seemingly can handle the heavy volume with no problem. I ordered the Matcha soft serve and Custard Taiyaki which took around 5-10 minutes of waiting. The "eating" area isn't much but eating it outside is just as delicious. What I appreciate about SomiSomi is that they captivate the flavors of Japanese/Korean desserts; not too sweet but not too plain. I am constantly bombarded by the over-sweetened desserts I find in the States and I am relieved I can come here for desserts that meshes well with my palate. read more
2 years ago
Love this place! The cookies n cream with Nutella base is my favorite. It's not too sweet, and it's super creamy. I top mine with extra oreo crumbs. And what would it be with the fresh waffle codfish cone. They're reasonably priced and the staff is friendly. They don't have seating inside, but there is a bench just outside their door. read more
2 years ago
Super quick service and the soft serve flavors are always yummy. The ahboong are always made to order and come out hot and crispy. We also tried the seasonal hotteok taiyaki which was super delicious but very sweet. read more
I wasn't sure if I'd like it but I DO! My youngest has multiple food allergies and they have this list of allergens for me to peruse before I ordered. Super friendly staff! I ended up getting a few things: Milk and Chocolate Swirl in a cup: this is for my youngest. You can add toppings like sprinkles but I opted out, just in case. We did get a strawberry halve on it! Not too sweet and it has a milky taste. Upside down with Horchata soft serve: the horchata was good! Perfect marriage of cinnamon to milk. The taiyaki is stuffed with a filling of your choice so it's not just soft serve in the cup AND in the fish pastry. I got ube in this one. Filled taiyaki - I just randomly picked custard and mint Oreo for this. I didn't taste the Oreo as my daughter gobbled it up but I liked the custard! Not too sweet, perfectly crispy on the outside. I would say it's not filled completely and only in the belly of the fish. I wanted to try their milk tea and black sesame flavors, but they didn't have it when I was there. At least they had horchata? Overall: perfect. The place is open with lots of natural light and seems pretty clean in a shared parking lot that is ample but can get full fast. The treats aren't too sweet and they're fresh. If you order the filled taiyaki, it's an additional 5 minute wait. This is a chain that originates in LA's Korea town... so my apologies for calling it taiyaki throughout the entire review. They should be bunggeobbang. They also have drinks that sounds terribly intriguing - namely that strawberry milk - but I didn't get it since I only have 2 hands and 3 items already. *To note: no eggs in their products except for taiyaki. There is a number of items with coconut but only one with other nuts - the hoddeok filling. Wheat is in the obvious places - cookie flavors, bunggeobbang pastry. If you're vegan... it might be wise to look elsewhere. Most everything contains milk and/or eggs. read more
Very quick service when I came on a Saturday night. It was maybe a 2 minute wait for them to get my soft serve together. I got their Dulce and cookies and cream mixed. Flavor was perfect, not too sweet. I could taste more of the Dulce than the cookies but overall amazing experience. The line moves exceptionally fast. The staff is always working and never slacking. read more
2 years ago
Love SomiSomi! The chai tea ice cream flavor, my fav! Taste just like the tea. And the custard inside the waffle, it's a must! Service and ambiance is good, the only thing if you go on weekend, the lane is pretty long, but once you order, they'll give your food right away read more
3 months ago
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Ky C.
Srinath, we’re very sorry that you didn’t enjoy it. We wanted to let…
Somisomi was the cutest ice cream (soft serve) spot. It was busy in there on a Saturday night. They had tables so people were enjoying their ice cream indoors because outside was 100+ degrees. They had a couple of flavors including Matcha, Cookies and Creme, Milk, and Ube. We got the Matcha and Cookies and Creme. The servers moved really quickly to take our orders and to create our soft serve. The neatest swirl I have seen for a soft-serve place!! You can choose additional toppings for free like macaroons, cookies, sprinkles, coconut, strawberries, and other things! I would definitely try it again! The soft serve in a cup was $3.95 which is a great price considering what I might pay for something like this in New York. Also, they have cute wallpaper if you want to have a photo opp inside. Check them out! read more
Wife and I usually hit a dessert place down the way but my son wanted to go to HIS favorite place....and these guys did not disappoint!! Service was fast and courteous which is always great when you're ready for some tasty dessert after a nice meal. No real ambiance to speak about but I like the high, standing tables in front that let you kind of lean on something. All in all, a great place to enjoy alone and also bring the entire family of all ages. read more
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23330 Grand Cir Blvd
Ste 150
Katy, TX 77449
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Unfortunately, no vegan options as the ice cream flavors contain milk and the cone batter and Taiyaki contain eggs.
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