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    Somisomi

    4.5 (519 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Rovingaile P.

    Got the pistachio ube swirl with graham cracker toppings and it was good! I appreciate the ube actually tasting like it and not like taro. Pistachio didn't have an artificial flavor too.

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    Margie L.

    Walking across from chubby cattle,we've tried their ube soft serve and Taiyaki(fish waffle with filling).The soft serve is refreshing and together with the warm Taiyaki with custard filling is perfect combination for me.

    Princess Mae V.

    Somisomi is one of the few dessert places in this plaza that remains open past 8 pm on weekdays. I ordered the matcha soft serve with red bean taiyaki. I've been to other locations and remember the taiyaki being warm and crispy. It was crispy, but not warm on the outside. The service was quick, and facility was spacious.

    Summer C.

    Came in here with some friends after eating at Kura sushi next door! Collectively we ordered three milk soft serves with a nutella filled taiyaki on the top. The staff were very efficient with the preparation, our orders did not take more than 7 minutes to make. Loved how toppings were free! I had Oreo crumbs, cereal, and macaron on mine! Though Somisomi do not have a wide range of choices on the menu, this shop makes the cutest ice cream! The walls in the interior were the cutest with decorations on the walls where our ice creams could pose for a picture. However, what cost them a star was that the place could use some furniture. The shop was practically empty, so we had to stand and eat on a high table facing the wall.

    Jade L.

    Came here after our lunch. Somisomi is always a good idea! There were people inside and coming in and out. We were lucky and did not have to wait in line. We usually always come here for ice cream, but we went for their taiyaki only this time. We ordered their 5 pack deal and tried some new flavors - Oreo, cheddar, and black sesame. They were all so good! We saw they had a limited time banana pudding flavor soft serve - we will have to come back soon to try it. If you haven't tried Somisomi, you're missing out on delicious soft serve and taiyaki. Come check it out!

    Selina G.

    I forget how much I love this place. The ice cream is so soft, so many great flavors, and the service is fast. I had the ube and banana pudding (pictured), and both were delicious.

    Jamee S.

    The ice cream is very creamy and rich. I ordered the milk flavor. It's pretty good but it felt one note. I was hoping for more exciting toppings like macarons or cotton candy. But it was pretty limited. Only one of my kids got a topping but it was "dusted" on the ice cream vs like what's shown in their photos. The taiyaki fish was freshly made. Nice chew. I chose black sesame as my filling but it wasn't really "filled" but more like lightly lined. I wanted it to ooze with black sesame. The flavor was mild. I wanted more black sesame flavor. No chairs. Only one long table to stand next to.

    Sue F.

    Came after dinner for dessert. The place is small, clean, and standing room only. Even with a line of 5, they move fast! Taiyaki orders may take longer. I like that you can select your toppings and their desserts are not too sweet.

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    Jose C.

    This is more of an update! Had their seasonal Horchata flavor a couple weeks ago forgot to update. It was awesome! Wish they would have kept it as a permanent. My son loved it too!

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    Darci R.

    We come to Somi Somi everytime we come to visit our family in the Bay Area, it immediately became a must have for us! This visit we came in on a Tuesday evening and of course the line was clear out the door! The staff at this location are always extremely efficient and handle busy crowds all while still being extremely friendly and helpful to each customer. This location is very clean and has a large enough space to wait for your order even during a rush. The soft serve here is very delicious and creamy and comes with several topping options. But our go to is the fresh made to order Taiyaki with custard and Nutella filling. You can beat the fresh hot fish waffle right off the iron! My only suggestion for Somisomi is you need to open a location in Reno, NV!

    Jennifer L.

    Loveeee somi somi so much! Even though the line is long I feel like it's not too long of a wait. The ice cream was milk tea and matcha!! Soooo good and worth the try especially with the crispy taiyaki. The combo was literally unforgettable!

    Cresse M.

    I love this place! The soft serve is perfect Not too sweet. They have a good variety of flavors. There was a long line but the service is pretty quick. The restaurant is bright and simple. I'm here for dessert and I'm very happy

    Soft serve in a cup
    Tiffany J.

    A gem of a place and amazing dessert. It's located in a very popular location and easy to stop by after shopping at San Francisco Premium Outlets or after a meal at Pearl Plaza. They not only have ice cream but strawberry milk that is one of the best Ive ever had. Service is quick and you get an add on decision of either a strawberry or a macaroon. My favorite order is definitely plain vanilla with a custard ahboong filling - try it next time you're there!

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    Ask the Community - Somisomi

    Does you soft serve has egg?

    The soft serve can be what you choose it to be. The soft serve flavors like Milk, Matcha, Ube, Black Sesame and more. You can always ask for what you want.

    Please add vegan soft serve (:?

    Hi, Mel Thank you for reaching out to us and you can try out our cold brew.… Read more

    What are the ice cream flavors this week?

    Hi!! We have the flavors, milk, Ube, Matcha, Milktea, Oreo and Coffee. And this week swirl is Oreo&… Read more

    I heard your ice cream is dairy free. What ingredients do you use?

    Hi. Our Ice cream is dairy. But Lactose free except the milk flavor. Have a great day!!

    Are you open for Labor Day?

    Hi Angela, thank you for your message. Yes, we are open today for Labor Day.… Read more

    Can you buy the ice cream in pint size?

    Hi!! We do not sell the pint size. We have one size ice cream. And our ice cream is soft serve ice cream! Thanks and have a great night!!

    Is it possible to just get taiyaki, without the icecream?

    We have a menu for the taiyaki, 2pc and 5pc. And we can offer the cone only as well! Thanks!!

    Are they open tomorrow?

    Hello, we will are open tomorrow from 12PM-9PM.

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    Odagada

    Odagada

    3.8
    (444 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Locally owned & operated

    Came with a party of 10 at lunchtime on a Sunday, no reservation was needed, and we were seated…read moreright away. It's a small establishment in a strip mall so there was easy parking. Server was attentive, kind and patient. Food came out hot and fresh and the serving size was excellent. The menu has 2 kinds of fried chicken: the actual whole bird or just the wings and drums. Good thing we asked for clarification because the kids just wanted wings, but we almost ordered the "full" fried chicken because we mistakenly thought "full" and "half" were referring to the serving size but it's actually describing the size of the bird. I recommend this place for families who want an easy, no fuss meal with plenty of delicious options for adults and kids. Would eat here again :)

    Staff was warm welcoming us in. The vibe is open & relaxed with two video monitors; one on each…read moreside of the restaurant. The menu is a good balance of Korean dishes, we needed more time to decide! We started with katsu kimbap which was very good and filling! The roll was huge, it's an entree but we wanted to try it anyway, Glad we did because now hubbs will have it whenever we are in the mood. Hubbs never had Korean food before and he picked beef bulgogi which is a great choice. The plate was huge with large portions and we were there for "lunch" not dinner. We were pleasantly surprised he got TWO side salads both different although super fresh and very good. all that in addition to steamed rice! how did they know my hubbs likes mac salad? That was a plus. I tried the Tofu kimchee which also had chicken in it. It was a glorious looking dish with generous portions again! I'll upload a pic of my takeout box later. Flavor--all the dishes were very well seasoned with nothing lacking. Give this lil gem a try, we're ordering wings for takeout. Servings--huge!

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    Both!
    YakiniQ

    YakiniQ

    4.2
    (458 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$$

    Maybe just a hair under 5 stars but we've been here several times and the food is consistently good…read moreand the quality of meats is solid. In the Tri-Valley, there are several Korean BBQ options and we've tried most. YakiniQ consistently gets our business for consistent quality. We were tempted to try the "new" wagyu AYCE place but the multi-hour wait at that place is an absolute no-go. I cannot call YakiniQ a backup since the family always enjoys the food and ordering process here. I am glad we came here instead. Service is always fast, attentive and efficient. Being in downtown, after the meal we have a chance to also try and walk off the over-eating event.

    Went here with my husband and a friend. We waited 45 minutes to be sat after being told 20, which…read moreis fine - there was an event in downtown Livermore so we expected it to be busy. The internet was down so it was cash only - which was fine, inconvenient, but not their fault. We ordered with the hostess because their QR code menu wasn't working, probably due to the internet being out. Also fine. We ordered two plates of spicy bulgogi, one order of chicken, and three bowls of rice. The rice was dry, but that's fine because that's not why you go to kbbq. The portions were small, which should have been fine because it's all you can eat. However, we could not get any more service. The manager had taken over taking orders, and we watched her walk past our table multiple times. We watched her service other tables and not hear us try to get her attention. We got the attention of the hostess (with the help of the table next to us, who was also struggling to get any attention) who then said the manager would be right over to us. We never spoke to a manager. We decided to ask for the check instead. I had to step out because my baby was becoming a handful. My husband asked for the check, expressing that paying the full charge for the lack of service or food we received felt disrespectful, and was told the manager could help us. The manager never spoke to him, despite him waiting after the hostess told him again that she would. The only person in our group of three who left satisfied at all had already ate a lunch somewhere else before. My husband and I left hungry and disappointed. Two stars because the hostess was friendly. We will not be back.

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    Korean Beef Tartare
    The smoke gets absorbed through the vents built into the cooking area

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    The smoke gets absorbed through the vents built into the cooking area
    Mumu Hot Pot

    Mumu Hot Pot

    4.4
    (947 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Halal
    Vegetarian friendly

    Great experience! Tomyum base with sauces enriches the tastes and enhances the flavors. Vegetarian…read moresingle combo was a great hit! 30 mins wait time Saturday evening!

    It's been ages since I've had hot pot, and tbh, I haven't been a fan of it because a lot of items…read morehave been bland to me. A couple workout buddies + kids and I went here for dinner on a Friday night, put our name down on the wait list, and waited for around 20 mins. During the wait time, we went nearby to the bakery and got some stuff there. Absolutely love the single pots here so you can enjoy your own flavor soup/broth to drink and to cook the items you choose. We were seated and everything looked so clean. Ordering was done via QR code and the items accumulate on the order page where if multiple people scan the table QR code, whatever each person adds gets added so don't check out until everything in that around is definitely in. The soups and items came by sooooo quickly. I was impressed! They have a make your own sauce combo and we did that between ordering and getting our stuff. I got a singles combo with tom yum soup base. It was a good amount of food. I chose one of the Wagyu, and the side items I chose were tendon, fish, and if I also chose something else, I forgot. It came with a lot of veggies such as greens and mushroom. Guess I mixed and "created" my sauces right cause they went well with the stuff. Cooking the meat was so quick, so pretty much not much wait time to enjoy some food. Others chose some different cuts of beef, some lamb (?), quail eggs, and more. A bit pricey, but the stuff was super fresh and things were really quick so it was worth it to me.

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    Go Goong

    Go Goong

    3.5
    (555 reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    This is still one of my favorite Korean lunch spots. They are located in a plaza on Dublin Blvd…read more Their menu hasn't changed too much. There's still some appetizers, bibimbap, grilled items, ramens, and soft tofu stews. The service is pretty quick, and they serve you green tea as soon as you sit down. What we got: + Spicy bbq pork - these are tender slices of pork over a sizzling cast iron plate. The pork was delicious and wasn't very spicy. + Kimchi ramen - this is a big bowl of noodle soup in a spicy kimchi broth + Soft tofu stew - this came in a boiling cast iron bowl. The tofu is soft and silky and the stew was delicious. You also get all the usual banchan, which were good. This is the perfect lunch spot for a quick and delicious meal.

    I've eaten here once or twice in the past when they first opened, and honestly, there are much…read morebetter Korean food options in the Tri-Valley area. I hadn't been back in years until yesterday, when my usual spot was closed and my mother and I stopped by out of convenience. Unfortunately, the experience reminded me why I hadn't returned. The customer service was lacking -- we were never checked on during our meal and I had to repeatedly look for an employee to request a refill of a banchan and later, flag someone down when I was ready to pay. To make matters worse, I was surprised to find that the kimchi fried rice did not include any protein. Charging $20 for kimchi fried rice without any meat or protein is cruel and poor value for the price... I cannot stomach paying high prices for mediocre food and inattentive service. I will not make the same mistake of coming back again.

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    Go Goong
    Spicy pork belly - pork was tender with wonderful flavor, a bit like "twice cooked pork" (02/2024)

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    Spicy pork belly - pork was tender with wonderful flavor, a bit like "twice cooked pork" (02/2024)

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