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Somisomi always hits. This location is clean and staff are friendly. I asked for recommendation and they told me to get the milk tea mixed. I always get custard filled. Yummy!
Somisomi brought back memories of my mother and aunts and being with them and eating Taiyaki. I walked in and could smell the intoxication aroma of the scrumptious treat to come. The cashier greeted me with a huge smile and asked what would I like. I was overwhelmed with the choices. Taiyaki had so many selections. It could be filled with red bean, custard, or sesame. I love them all. The ice-cream choices were matcha, milk ice cream, and Ube. It was so hard to decide. However, I thought I should try something different. The cashier suggested Ube with red bean paste. IT WAS DELICIOUS . I could see myself eating them everyday. Whenever I'm in town I will definitely be back. Thank you so much Somisomi for helping me take a trip down memory lane and providing the desserts of my childhood. In 1970 you could only get these in San Francisco Japan town or Japan.!
Stopped here on our way home on a busy Saturday evening and decided to try the ube/milk tea swirl. It took about 10 minutes to receive our soft serve, which felt a little longer than expected, especially for a dessert. The shop itself looked a bit untidy, and I was surprised to see markings on the walls considering it's located in what appears to be a newer shopping center. That said, the soft serve was absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of our visit. The ube and milk tea flavors paired really well together, and I'd recommend ordering that swirl if you stop by. Overall, there are a few areas that could be improved, but the quality of the soft serve made it worth the visit.
I'm not going to lie - after finishing our dinner at Chubby Cattle, we weren't entirely sure if we were sweating from all of the meat or the Pleasanton heat. Optimistically, I'd like to think it was more due to the latter, but regardless of the reason, we knew immediately we needed a cold sweet treat to cool ourselves off. Or, more specifically, a short walk across the parking lot to get some Somisomi! Much like all of their other locations that I've been to, this Somisomi is pretty minimal in nearly every way - from their design and decor to their menu. However, the latter, in particular, works for them, keeping things simple and helping them get orders out quickly. Plus, it's not like their menu is short on options - from their ahboong and upside ahboong, to their soft serve and taiyaki, to their milk drinks, cold brew, and cold brew float, they have a great selection to choose from. Not to mention how their variety of flavors of soft serve, taiyaki, and toppings allows for a dozens of ways for you to customize your order! While I already had an idea of what I wanted to get before we stepped inside, it didn't take me long to decide on their flavor once I saw their featured flavor. For my UPSIDE DOWN AHBOONG ($7.95), I opted to get their Cookies 'n Cream & Milk Tea Swirl with a Red Bean Taiyaki and Crushed Biscoff Crumbles. Sadly, this wasn't quite as awesome as I had hoped for, but this was still pretty good. Mostly, the taste of the milk tea in the swirl was hard to notice, but I did think the cookies 'n cream side of it was great. As before, though, the highlight of me was the taiyaki (with the swirl in it), as the red bean filling was delicious and I loved the batter - slightly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Despite how there was a small crowd ahead of when we got in line, it seemed like it only took a few minutes before all of our orders were ready. What's more, the workers here were all super friendly, which is impressive given how they're just constantly churning out orders one after another for hours on end. Considering how I'm so late to the Somisomi party, I'm sure there may still be some novelty to coming here for me, but it doesn't change the fact that I still thoroughly enjoyed my order. What's more, I don't know what the other dessert options are around Pleasanton, but I imagine there aren't many others that are also open so relatively late (open until 10:30pm on Fridays and weekends). If nothing else, this is a great place to head to for some sweet cool relief from the heat! Or the Chubby Cattle meat sweats...
Tried Somisomi for the first time after dinner at Mumu, and it really hit the spot. Some of us got soft serve, others got the taiyaki, and taiyaki with soft serve. Popular spot, and nice simple yet tasteful interior, including a wall for some photos around the pick up area. I tried their matcha ube soft serve, and got it in a cup since we were going to get in the car and I didn't want to risk making a mess. It didn't take too long, and price was decent in comparison to these spots. When they called my name, they asked if I wanted any toppings. I had no idea, so I got it as is, but that was a nice touch. The soft serve itself was really pretty, but flavorful wise was a bit bland. The matcha was rather subtle, but the texture was really good. It also didn't melt as easily as others I've had which was appreciative. For their taiyaki, you can pick the filling. Yum!
I have come here many times and have tried different flavors. The majority of the time I usually order the Upside Down Ahboong filled with something. On my visit last week, I ordered the Upside Down Ahboong with the Pistachio soft serve flavor, and with the black sesame filling. It was so good! The soft serve had a nice pistachio flavor to it, and the Ahboong was made perfectly with a nice soft chewiness to it. In the past, the Ube and the black sesame soft serve were my favorites. My favorite filling was the custard.
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.
Had some food next door and was so excited to see Somi Somi in the same parking lot! Service is quick but nothing compares to the waffle styled fish with filling! Young crew working there but very professional. Love it!
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.
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.
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.
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!
This place is good. Been coming here for a while. Was in town so I grabbed a matcha ah boong with a red bean taiyaki. I like how their soft serve isn't too sweet. I always add the matcha powder as well! The employees running the register were quick and friendly. Also super informative. This location is really clean but kind of empty? Not really much going inside but it doesn't matter too much because all the customers inside. Will be back soon!
5 days ago
Delicious ube treats and a fun experience Somi Somi Dublin is such a lovely spot with a bright, welcoming atmosphere and a fun concept. The staff were friendly and the service was pleasant, making it a great place to stop by for a sweet treat. The ube was definitely the highlight. It had a deliciously rich, creamy flavor with just the right amount of sweetness, and it tasted wonderfully authentic. The ube soft serve was smooth and satisfying, and the combination with the warm taiyaki made it even better. If you love ube, Somi Somi Dublin is definitely worth visiting. read more
Somisomi brought back memories of my mother and aunts and being with them and eating Taiyaki. I walked in and could smell the intoxication aroma of the scrumptious treat to come. The cashier greeted me with a huge smile and asked what would I like. I was overwhelmed with the choices. Taiyaki had so many selections. It could be filled with red bean, custard, or sesame. I love them all. The ice-cream choices were matcha, milk ice cream, and Ube. It was so hard to decide. However, I thought I should try something different. The cashier suggested Ube with red bean paste. IT WAS DELICIOUS . I could see myself eating them everyday. Whenever I'm in town I will definitely be back. Thank you so much Somisomi for helping me take a trip down memory lane and providing the desserts of my childhood. In 1970 you could only get these in San Francisco Japan town or Japan.! read more
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Somisomi P.
Thank you for sharing such a personal and meaningful moment. We feel…
2 months ago
Stopped here on our way home on a busy Saturday evening and decided to try the ube/milk tea swirl. It took about 10 minutes to receive our soft serve, which felt a little longer than expected, especially for a dessert. The shop itself looked a bit untidy, and I was surprised to see markings on the walls considering it's located in what appears to be a newer shopping center. That said, the soft serve was absolutely delicious and definitely the highlight of our visit. The ube and milk tea flavors paired really well together, and I'd recommend ordering that swirl if you stop by. Overall, there are a few areas that could be improved, but the quality of the soft serve made it worth the visit. read more
I'm not going to lie - after finishing our dinner at Chubby Cattle, we weren't entirely sure if we were sweating from all of the meat or the Pleasanton heat. Optimistically, I'd like to think it was more due to the latter, but regardless of the reason, we knew immediately we needed a cold sweet treat to cool ourselves off. Or, more specifically, a short walk across the parking lot to get some Somisomi! Much like all of their other locations that I've been to, this Somisomi is pretty minimal in nearly every way - from their design and decor to their menu. However, the latter, in particular, works for them, keeping things simple and helping them get orders out quickly. Plus, it's not like their menu is short on options - from their ahboong and upside ahboong, to their soft serve and taiyaki, to their milk drinks, cold brew, and cold brew float, they have a great selection to choose from. Not to mention how their variety of flavors of soft serve, taiyaki, and toppings allows for a dozens of ways for you to customize your order! While I already had an idea of what I wanted to get before we stepped inside, it didn't take me long to decide on their flavor once I saw their featured flavor. For my UPSIDE DOWN AHBOONG ($7.95), I opted to get their Cookies 'n Cream & Milk Tea Swirl with a Red Bean Taiyaki and Crushed Biscoff Crumbles. Sadly, this wasn't quite as awesome as I had hoped for, but this was still pretty good. Mostly, the taste of the milk tea in the swirl was hard to notice, but I did think the cookies 'n cream side of it was great. As before, though, the highlight of me was the taiyaki (with the swirl in it), as the red bean filling was delicious and I loved the batter - slightly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Despite how there was a small crowd ahead of when we got in line, it seemed like it only took a few minutes before all of our orders were ready. What's more, the workers here were all super friendly, which is impressive given how they're just constantly churning out orders one after another for hours on end. Considering how I'm so late to the Somisomi party, I'm sure there may still be some novelty to coming here for me, but it doesn't change the fact that I still thoroughly enjoyed my order. What's more, I don't know what the other dessert options are around Pleasanton, but I imagine there aren't many others that are also open so relatively late (open until 10:30pm on Fridays and weekends). If nothing else, this is a great place to head to for some sweet cool relief from the heat! Or the Chubby Cattle meat sweats... read more
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Somisomi P.
Thank you so much Mike! What a pleasure to serve you. We hope you…
Tried Somisomi for the first time after dinner at Mumu, and it really hit the spot. Some of us got soft serve, others got the taiyaki, and taiyaki with soft serve. Popular spot, and nice simple yet tasteful interior, including a wall for some photos around the pick up area. I tried their matcha ube soft serve, and got it in a cup since we were going to get in the car and I didn't want to risk making a mess. It didn't take too long, and price was decent in comparison to these spots. When they called my name, they asked if I wanted any toppings. I had no idea, so I got it as is, but that was a nice touch. The soft serve itself was really pretty, but flavorful wise was a bit bland. The matcha was rather subtle, but the texture was really good. It also didn't melt as easily as others I've had which was appreciative. For their taiyaki, you can pick the filling. Yum! read more
4 months ago
I have come here many times and have tried different flavors. The majority of the time I usually order the Upside Down Ahboong filled with something. On my visit last week, I ordered the Upside Down Ahboong with the Pistachio soft serve flavor, and with the black sesame filling. It was so good! The soft serve had a nice pistachio flavor to it, and the Ahboong was made perfectly with a nice soft chewiness to it. In the past, the Ube and the black sesame soft serve were my favorites. My favorite filling was the custard. read more
5 months ago
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. read more
6 months ago
Had some food next door and was so excited to see Somi Somi in the same parking lot! Service is quick but nothing compares to the waffle styled fish with filling! Young crew working there but very professional. Love it! read more
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Somisomi P.
We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your sweet treat. I'll be sure to…
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. read more
4 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
2 months ago
This place is good. Been coming here for a while. Was in town so I grabbed a matcha ah boong with a red bean taiyaki. I like how their soft serve isn't too sweet. I always add the matcha powder as well! The employees running the register were quick and friendly. Also super informative. This location is really clean but kind of empty? Not really much going inside but it doesn't matter too much because all the customers inside. Will be back soon! read more
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. read more
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. read more
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! read more
9 months ago
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! read more
4 months ago
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Thank you for the feedback. We already refunded the tip. Truly sorry…
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 read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
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! read more
12 days ago
It is very delicious! More than what I expected and the one I used to have in Korea! We tried the upside down so we could take our time without worrying about it melting but it was gone very soon :-) The bread was very crispy outside giving an appetizing freshly baked bread-y smell. Their ice cream was quite dense / richer in texture and flavors as well. The service was quick despite the endless line coming into the store. read more
10 months ago
The ice cream here is good and creamy! I think it's super cute how they have many different flavors and toppings to choose from! The service is quick and it only took less than 5 mins to get my ice cream! The inside is nice but there isn't any chairs so you'll just be standing. read more
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Thank you so much Jessica. We hope you return to try our holiday menu…
2 months ago
1 year ago
Saw tons of people eating these appealing ice creams and was wondering where they were coming from. Found out it was Somisomi next door, this cute little Japanese ice cream delectable place! You get to choose between soft serve, taiyiki, and somi sips (drinks). It's a build your own style and you can choose between dozens of flavors and filling combinations. They also have weekly swirl combos. I got this weeks special swirl, cookies and cream and milk tea, in a Nutella filled taiyiki. The staff happily took my order and made it very quickly. You can watch them make it and you get to choose toppings at the end for no additional charge! Yumyumyum! It was rich and creamy, not overly sweet. I will definitely be back and I've already shared with others! read more
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Somisomi P.
Can't wait to see u again. Thank you so much for your kind words!
1 year ago
2 months ago
The staff has been very friendly every time I've gone here, which dates back to their opening day. No chairs inside, and the plaza itself doesn't have too much outdoor seating, but the location is cute and the treats are amazing. I typically get both Taiyaki and the Upside Down soft serve because I can never decide between the two. read more
5 months ago
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! read more
2 years ago
Two people were working today and they switched between cashiering and preparing orders. I believe they were a bit confused when they switched because my ice cream was ready before two girls that ordered before me. The worker also had to ask my husband if he had received his order yet since we ordered together and I had gotten my ice cream already. Besides the confusion with the orders, the shop was clean and we didn't have to wait long to order. I tried the matcha/milk tea swirl and it was delicious. The matcha was very smooth and creamy. read more
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Somisomi P.
Thank you for your feedback Danielle! We apologize for the confusion…
1 year ago
This location is conveniently placed around popular dinner spots so it was a must visit for dessert- the worker there deserves props for handling so many taiyaki orders in a timely manner. I always enjoy the flavors and this week we tried the Earl Gray/Cnc! It was very good at the flavors complimented each other well :) read more
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2725 Stoneridge Dr
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Pleasanton, CA 94588
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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.…
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&…
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.…
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!!
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