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I've had SomiSomi many times before and it's never disappointed. Most recently I was in the Sawtelle area for lunch. It was a hot summer day, so I wanted something cold to cool down with and Somisomi was perfect. The flavors available when I came were: milk, matcha, cookies n creme, ube, banana milk, and black sesame. I've seen all of them before except the banana milk, so I decided to give that a try. I got milk and banana milk swirl served in a cup for $4.50, with coconut flakes and graham cracker crumbles on top. It was really good with strong hints of banana, even mixed with the milk flavor. I can't imagine how strong the banana flavor must be if I had gotten just banana milk by itself. There's no seating inside, but they have some outdoor seating along the sidewalk. It was really hot out, so I decided to stand and eat inside so the ice cream would melt slower in the AC.
One of my go-tos for a sweet treat in the area. I usually get the Upside Down Ahboong in Cookies and Cream with Custard filling and Biscoff crumble. It's delicious just wish the fish was more warm or fresh as it used to be. Still good though!
Good, busy Somisomi location. I came here with a friend and didn't wait too long in line for our soft serve. I tried their matcha & black sesame combo, and it was delicious! It was a big portion size and I was barely able to finish it all after a hearty dinner, but I loved the texture of the soft serve combined with all the different toppings. Would love to try other flavors from this location again!
Delicious! Got ube swirl and it was one of my favorite desserts in LA. fish pastry with Nutella was an excellent touch. It wasn't too much Nutella. The sprinkles were super hard, but I came back the next night and will be back again.
LACTOSE FREE MY ASS. i've drank straight milk from jugs n farted less than i fart every time i eat somi somi. yummy but may not be worth it if you're not willing to feel the consequences.
This is my absolute favorite dessert spot !!!! The upside down ahbong is my friends favorite. I love the taiyaki which is a hit filled mochi! The custard and cheddar are so so good!!! There's small seating outside and standing room as well! On the weekend it can get pretty busy like 20-30 minute wait, but it's worth it!! Also lactose friendly soft serve. Love that it's quick self ordering on the iPad as well! Very clean and bright inside.
Yet another beautiful day at somi somi :) I can never decide between the soft serve and getting the takiyaki. Maybe one day I'll choose one or the other. Today is not the day.
First time trying SomiSomi and it was so fun! I picked the coffee and black sesame combo soft serve with some graham cracker and sprinkles topping The ice cream was so good and fish cone was the perfect compliment. They are generous with the ice cream serving! The only complaint was the sprinkles were so hard and felt grainy when you bit into it...I had to wait for them to melt a bit to be enjoyable But regardless, I'll definitely be back!
Stumbled into this small Somisomi off Sawtelle as a was looking for a frozen yoghurt. That in itself was rare and perhaps even rarer is finding a parking space on Sawtelle. I parked on Mississippi and was intrigued by this joint. I walked in and after finding out what was gluten free and lactose free, I got a cup of pistachio, which was my father's favorite flavor. It was very creamy and I enjoyed the subtle.
Absolute must try! Don't skip out on their ice cream... perfectly creamy and not too sweet!
Another amazing return. I got the matcha and cookies and cream swirl this time and it was delicious. It hits everytime and I think for the price they give a generous amount I can barely finish it. I think you could literally split it with someone. Staff was great and fast service!
I've been a long time fan of Somi Somi, their fish shaped bungeoppang filled with custard (& other flavors) is the best! It was a hot day in Sawtelle, so we decided to stop by for a sweet treat. They have a great variety of fillings to choose from : red bean, black sesame, custard, Nutella. Plus they also have variety of soft serve flavors, which they also have a weekly flavor sometimes and are always fun to try. Service was quite quick, we waited about 10 minutes since they make the bungeoppang fresh. Totally worth it for that warm, crisp bungeopang with creamy filling inside. Perfect spot for when you're craving a sweet dessert
Unique flavors! Fish-shaped waffle cone (taiyaki)! Fast service! The menu is simple. You have 3 options for ice cream: in a cup (no waffle fish), upside down (in a cup with an upside down waffle fish), or ah boong (waffle fish as the cone). I got black sesame upside down with a matcha custard filling in my taiyaki. There wasn't a lot of filling, but I really liked the taiyaki. It was fresh and crispy. Black sesame ice cream is one of my favorites - not too sweet. Husband got banana pudding and he was so happy. It's hard to find good, simple banana ice cream. There was a line, and only 2 tablets for you to order, but once you place your order, it was ready quickly. Follow their IG page for the week's flavors and swirls. Highly recommend!
18 days ago
7 days ago
Visited 10*25*2026 Loved it! The cashiers were helpful with telling us about their strawberry milk, and seemed friendly. Food: I got the ube/matcha swirl in a soft serve cup (right) with graham cracker crumbs, rainbow sprinkles, and matcha powder. Overall, it tasted a lot more like ube than matcha, so I think next time I'll skip the ube! I tried the cherry jubilee as well but did not like it; tasted too tart and like a cherry frozen GoGurt tube. I don't like that you can't have samples! Otherwise it was a pleasant experience. read more
So excited to be back at SomiSomi!! And there wasn't a crazy line for once. It can happen! I do wish they did samples but I get it. I played it safe and got the matcha with oreo crumbs because I knew I would love it but my bf got the ube/sesame swirl OMG it was good. I may get that next time. And you know what, their prices are so reasonable for how amazing their product is. Always love seeing new SomiSomi's pop up - they deserve all the love! read more
I've had SomiSomi many times before and it's never disappointed. Most recently I was in the Sawtelle area for lunch. It was a hot summer day, so I wanted something cold to cool down with and Somisomi was perfect. The flavors available when I came were: milk, matcha, cookies n creme, ube, banana milk, and black sesame. I've seen all of them before except the banana milk, so I decided to give that a try. I got milk and banana milk swirl served in a cup for $4.50, with coconut flakes and graham cracker crumbles on top. It was really good with strong hints of banana, even mixed with the milk flavor. I can't imagine how strong the banana flavor must be if I had gotten just banana milk by itself. There's no seating inside, but they have some outdoor seating along the sidewalk. It was really hot out, so I decided to stand and eat inside so the ice cream would melt slower in the AC. read more
One of my go-tos for a sweet treat in the area. I usually get the Upside Down Ahboong in Cookies and Cream with Custard filling and Biscoff crumble. It's delicious just wish the fish was more warm or fresh as it used to be. Still good though! read more
Good, busy Somisomi location. I came here with a friend and didn't wait too long in line for our soft serve. I tried their matcha & black sesame combo, and it was delicious! It was a big portion size and I was barely able to finish it all after a hearty dinner, but I loved the texture of the soft serve combined with all the different toppings. Would love to try other flavors from this location again! read more
Delicious! Got ube swirl and it was one of my favorite desserts in LA. fish pastry with Nutella was an excellent touch. It wasn't too much Nutella. The sprinkles were super hard, but I came back the next night and will be back again. read more
16 days ago
LACTOSE FREE MY ASS. i've drank straight milk from jugs n farted less than i fart every time i eat somi somi. yummy but may not be worth it if you're not willing to feel the consequences. read more
This is my absolute favorite dessert spot !!!! The upside down ahbong is my friends favorite. I love the taiyaki which is a hit filled mochi! The custard and cheddar are so so good!!! There's small seating outside and standing room as well! On the weekend it can get pretty busy like 20-30 minute wait, but it's worth it!! Also lactose friendly soft serve. Love that it's quick self ordering on the iPad as well! Very clean and bright inside. read more
7 months ago
Yet another beautiful day at somi somi :) I can never decide between the soft serve and getting the takiyaki. Maybe one day I'll choose one or the other. Today is not the day. read more
First time trying SomiSomi and it was so fun! I picked the coffee and black sesame combo soft serve with some graham cracker and sprinkles topping The ice cream was so good and fish cone was the perfect compliment. They are generous with the ice cream serving! The only complaint was the sprinkles were so hard and felt grainy when you bit into it...I had to wait for them to melt a bit to be enjoyable But regardless, I'll definitely be back! read more
Stumbled into this small Somisomi off Sawtelle as a was looking for a frozen yoghurt. That in itself was rare and perhaps even rarer is finding a parking space on Sawtelle. I parked on Mississippi and was intrigued by this joint. I walked in and after finding out what was gluten free and lactose free, I got a cup of pistachio, which was my father's favorite flavor. It was very creamy and I enjoyed the subtle. read more
1 month ago
Absolute must try! Don't skip out on their ice cream... perfectly creamy and not too sweet! read more
Another amazing return. I got the matcha and cookies and cream swirl this time and it was delicious. It hits everytime and I think for the price they give a generous amount I can barely finish it. I think you could literally split it with someone. Staff was great and fast service! read more
1 year ago
I've been a long time fan of Somi Somi, their fish shaped bungeoppang filled with custard (& other flavors) is the best! It was a hot day in Sawtelle, so we decided to stop by for a sweet treat. They have a great variety of fillings to choose from : red bean, black sesame, custard, Nutella. Plus they also have variety of soft serve flavors, which they also have a weekly flavor sometimes and are always fun to try. Service was quite quick, we waited about 10 minutes since they make the bungeoppang fresh. Totally worth it for that warm, crisp bungeopang with creamy filling inside. Perfect spot for when you're craving a sweet dessert read more
11 months ago
Unique flavors! Fish-shaped waffle cone (taiyaki)! Fast service! The menu is simple. You have 3 options for ice cream: in a cup (no waffle fish), upside down (in a cup with an upside down waffle fish), or ah boong (waffle fish as the cone). I got black sesame upside down with a matcha custard filling in my taiyaki. There wasn't a lot of filling, but I really liked the taiyaki. It was fresh and crispy. Black sesame ice cream is one of my favorites - not too sweet. Husband got banana pudding and he was so happy. It's hard to find good, simple banana ice cream. There was a line, and only 2 tablets for you to order, but once you place your order, it was ready quickly. Follow their IG page for the week's flavors and swirls. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
Somisomi is always a reliable spot to get a sweet treat! The soft serve is perfectly rich and creamy without making you feel too heavy. We ordered the Milk & Ube soft serve with an upside down Taiyaki filled with black sesame. The two paired well together, but we will order the Taiyaki on the side next time because they put more filling when it's on the side. This location is quite small and gets very busy, but Sawtelle is like that so you should already know what you're getting into! read more
Came on a Friday evening around 8pm and it wasn't too packed. Parking was a bit hard to find though but there are nearby parking structures. There's street parking but all of them were taken. Once your in, you can order through an app and they even have barcodes for nutrition and allergens. The ambience was average, not too loud and the staff was friendly. It was super easy to order and the Taiyaki were delicious. read more
Came here with friends and tried a few different flavors. The matcha and black sesame was pretty good; both tasted strongly of matcha and black sesame and were creamy. The taiyaki is consistently decent. The service was fine, but the Sawtelle location is pretty small and doesn't have a lot of seating, which can be hard for larger groups. The ambiance was nice and clean. read more
My son loves Somisomi! We came back on 2/11/26. Service is friendly and quick. The soft serve is delicious. My son likes the ube and cookies and cream flavors. Their toppings are nice addition to the cup and they make it so cute too. Fast food type of place. read more
We came here to order taiyaki for the office, about 50 of them. Had the softserve with the fish cone while waiting. The milk softserve was really good. I had paired it with the cone, black sesame filling and oreo crumbles over top + a strawberry. It took a while for the taiyaki which makes sense since they could only make 10 at a time. In the beginning they were handing us open boxes as they finished which kept the taiyaki crispier but halfway through they were just closing the boxes and packing them in a bag which was a bit unfortunate because those ended up steaming in their boxes, shrank and got kind of floppy. It was understandable though since we ordered so many. We had the custard, red bean, nutella, matcha and black sesame. The only one I might not order again is the black sesame. I love black sesame but that was a LOT of black sesame filling and felt like a bit too much. read more
2 months ago
Sawtelle is a staple for great food in LA. I love cruising through and choosing something new to try every time. Whether it's ramen, Mexican food, boba, dessert, or even the beautiful nursery's, Somisomi is one of the best finds I've had. I enjoy the beautiful balance of a flavorful dessert with the just right amount of sweetness that sits light in your stomach. I've been to this little hidden gem several times since my first visit and I try new flavors (change seasonally) most times but the matcha is my favorite. They have several toppings available and the final cute addition of a strawberry or baby macaron on top. All the flavors (ube, cookies and cream, milk, black sesame, matcha) I've tried have been perfectly balanced in their own ways, and so creamy. You have the option of adding the goldfish shaped waffle cone and it's so delicious, warm and crispy! You can order the taiyaki stuffed with other fillings, I highly suggest the red bean, custard and oreo. So good and definitely worth the money. This location gets packed but the service is quick, and you order from a tablet. Small location but can fit several people during busy times. Definitely a wonderful addition to Sawtelle. read more
Highly, highly recommend. This place is so good. The ice cream isn't overly sweet. Very Creamy, light. Not heavy. The taiyaki is fresh, made right in front of you. The strawberry milk is also very fresh. I wish they'd open one near where I lived. read more
2 months ago
10 months ago
Finally tried Somisomi on Sawtelle and it absolutely lived up to the hype. I ordered the Nutella-filled fish waffle with ice cream, and it was amazing! Perfectly balanced, not overly sweet, and packed with great flavor. At around $7, it's very fairly priced and easily enough for two people to share. There's almost always a line, but it moves quickly thanks to how efficient and organized the staff is. Seating is very limited both inside and outside. There are only a few tables, and they're shared with the neighboring restaurants, but it's easy to enjoy this as a quick grab and go treat. This has quickly become a go to dessert spot for me. read more
Delicious soft-serve ice cream with unique flavors. The waffle fish are always a treat and are perfectly soft but crispy! There's usually a line at the Sawtelle location, but it moves pretty quickly and the ice cream comes out fast after ordering. They are renovating the exterior seating right now, so there's not really anywhere to sit an enjoy unfortunately. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
line was long, but started to die down later in the night. not surprised tho since tons of students always hang out in sawtelle. there isn't much room inside and it gets loud, so i'd def plan on eating outside / elsewhere. the employees were very friendly (i'd never have the patience to work here)... we got the milk soft serve and taiyakis :3 the soft serve has a bunch of different topping options, but we stuck with plain. yummy! read more
1 year ago
I came thinking it was going to be salmon. Pleasantly surprised. Yummy and only waited like 10 mins. They asked me what toppings I wanted and if I wanted a strawberry or macaron :3 I chose macaron, of course. read more
1 year ago
I love somisomi because of their dessert being everything that I want. I love the creamy ice cream that is the perfect balance of sweetness, flavoring, and creaminess. It's nice to have a surprise of flavor combos each week and getting to customize your order every time. The fish is the perfect bread/pastry filled with a filling of your choice which I usually get custard. Overall this place always satisfies my sweet tooth craving after a meal. The only reason why I give it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the fish most of the times is not freshly made and is pre made in advance and is sitting out so it's not as crispy and warm. read more
This place is hella poppin! We got there around 7:45 and there was a long line out the door. Line moved at a decent pace. The line got longer and longer through the 2 hours we were there. There is seating inside and outside. Loved the ube but not really into the black sesame. Those two are not a good combo. read more
Soft serve dreams come true here ! The taiyaki cones are warm, crispy, and just the right chewy, and pairing them with swirls of ube, matcha, or black sesame is pure magic. The cheese-filled taiyaki were a hit! Always fun, always photogenic, and always worth the wait in line. read more
1 year ago
If you would have asked me years ago I would have given Somi Somi a 5! However it's nowadays more of a hit or miss! Sometimes the ice cream is too sugary and other times it's just right. Same thing with the Ah-Boong sometimes it's fresh and at other times not. Feel like the service could be better most of the time but other than that I usually don't mind going back. read more
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11311 Mississippi Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Sawtelle
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