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    Somisomi

    4.5 (1.6k reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Pistachio ice cream
    Beth T.

    I was shocked to experience such a silky smooth soft serve! So much flavor and perfectly sweetened! We got the pistachio and it did not disappoint! So smooth and the staff was so nice!

    ube biscoff topping
    Shylene B.

    Tried the ice cream and it's so smooth and creamy! they give you sooo much too ! You can actually ask for less ice cream which is nice to know. I got the ube and pistachio flavors. The pistachio kinda threw me off because it wasn't green and I didn't taste any pistachio flavor. The ube was def good. It came with a free topping of either strawberry or macaroon. I got the macaroon and topped my ice cream with biscoff which paired great ! Also couldn't leave without ordering the oreo filled taiyaki. Parking lot is super small, but was lucky enough to nab a spot. Service was very kind and there's a little standing bar area along the wall. It looked like a connected cafe next door with some seating.

    Standing counter
    Joe C.

    Overall it was pretty good. Nothing crazy. The custard filled waffle was just okay. It didn't have a ton of flavor. The ice cream was silky smooth but kind of one note on the flavor. I got the pistachio/oreo swirl and it didn't really taste like pistachio or Oreo lol it was just kind of vanilla. Worth a try, but I would go out of my way to get it again. There was a line, but the service moved fast and didn't take long at all. The tables are all very sticky and dirty, so be careful when you sit down.

    Dubai chocolate
    Catherine Z.

    Normally love somi Somis ice cream, but tried their Dubai chocolate taiyaki, and found it significantly underwhelming. The flavor of the Dubai chocolate wasn't really there and would not get this again. Would instead get their ice creams!

    Gerisa A.

    This place never disappoints! Got their flavor of the month which was a delicious cookies and cream matcha swirl and it was incredible! Extremely creamy and delicious, a true soft serve. The waffle cone was filled with matcha custard, which was perfectly sweet and slightly bitter. I decided to top the ice cream with Oreo dust, which was the cherry on top. Always lovely customer service.

    Mei T.

    Somisomi is known the their really cute fish shaped waffles called taiyaki. These are waffles that can be filled with your favorite fillings such as custard, red bean, matcha paste, black sesame paste, or Nutella. They're absolutely delicious hot off the griddle! It's also great when you add a hallow fish "bongsoo" on top of your soft serve!

    Upside down ahboong cookies n cream with Nutella filling
    Annabasia O.

    Love Somi Somi! We always get the upside down ahboong cookies n cream or ube swirl with nutella filling We also get the taiyaki to go so it's fresh :) Parking lot is usually busy so keep that in mind. My fav part about this place is the toppings are included with your purchase. There's biscoff, Oreo, fruity pebbles, macaron, coconut flakes, and captain crunch. Quick service and ambiance is nice but they only offer seating outside. There's a standing area inside. This is my go-to for dessert in Convoy!

    Red Bean Taiyaki
    Vivian T.

    I was lured into SomiSomi for their Dubai Chocolate taiyaki. SomiSomi is a popular Korean dessert shop known for their fish-shaped waffle cones and taiyaki filled with fun flavors. I'm not sure if it was just a busy Friday night or the hype around the new Dubai Chocolate flavor, but the line was out the door. I have also been to the location in Mira Mesa, and this Convoy location is noticeably smaller since it shares space with another cafe. Due to the size, they offer fewer flavors here which was a bit of a bummer. Still, I was mainly there for the taiyaki so I didn't mind too much. I ordered the 5 taiyaki combo which lets you choose from flavors like matcha custard, custard, cheddar, red bean, Nutella, Oreo, and black sesame. The limited-time flavors were mint Oreo and the Dubai Chocolate, with the Dubai Chocolate costing an extra $1.95 per taiyaki. Our total came out to a little over $14. The taiyaki batter is really satisfying. It's cooked in a waffle-style press which gives it a crispy exterior while the inside stays soft and slightly chewy. I do wish they had a way to label the taiyakis because it ended up being a game of Taiyaki roulette, trying to find which was what without having to investigate it too much. I know other locations mark it on the box in relation to its order in the box. I loved the cheddar filling because it almost tasted like a grilled cheese inside a waffle. The red bean tasted authentic and not overly sweet. The Oreo filling was literally a whole Oreo pressed in the middle. The Dubai Chocolate was easily my favorite of the night. Usually Dubai chocolate desserts can lean way too chocolate-heavy and overly sweet, but the filling here had a really nice balance between pistachio and chocolate. Combined with the crunch from the kataifi and the chewy taiyaki batter, it ended up being a really fun and satisfying treat.

    Jacquelyn M.

    Stopped by Somisomi for a quick late night treat. The prices are great for the servings, it's a lot of ice cream. We got our ice cream pretty quickly. The staff were okay. It was loud inside and we ate our ice cream outside where they had some tables with benches. The ice cream was delicious and very creamy. I ordered the matcha and cookies n cream swirl which was a good combo.

    Richard A.

    Wry good dessert. Tasty and refreshing. Recommend. Love the fish in the soft serve

    Amanda R.

    Cheap and amazing! A little taste of heaven how can anyone go wrong with this for not even 7 bucks heck yeah! Service is counter service and it was a great place. 10000% coming back here

    Shanice B.

    I love coming to SomiSomi whenever I'm craving something sweet! The soft serve is always creamy and delicious, and the taiyaki is my favorite part. It comes out warm and fresh and tastes so good with the ice cream. The employees are friendly and the service is pretty quick, even when they're busy. The inside is cute, clean, and has a fun atmosphere. Definitely a great dessert spot, and I'll be back!

    Wait area
    Annelle L.

    Came here Friday night after dinner and the line was wrapped around. We walked across to the plaza because there wasn't any parking. The line seemed to be moving fairly quick. It was fairly long and took around 15ish minutes to get to the front. There were a few flavors to pick from and we decided to get a ube taiyaki and matcha/ube swirl. You move down the side and watch your ice cream being made. At the very end, they ask if you want any toppings. They had a good selection (Oreos, captain crunch, sprinkles, fruity pebbles). They have tables on the side you where you can eat! It melts fast so suggest just grabbing a spot and eating it there.

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    Are there any coffee or chocolate flavors?

    I have never seen any coffee or chocolate flavor. They do have Oreo flavor.

    Any chance a vegan option is coming?

    As or right now, 02-21-2022, they unfortunately do not have vegan options in their menus. You can check on this link https://www.somisomi.com/nutrition and see their flavors and if they have vegan options on them. But I bet they'll have them soon in… 

    Please as vegan options?

    No there isn't. ): there's a vegan restaurant next door tho!

    Do they have vegan ice cream choices?

    No they do not

    Are there any non-dairy options?

    Yes there is dairy free options. All of the soft serve is dairy free.

    Can you sample flavors?

    Yes

    Are the flavors limited? I mostly saw matcha and ube

    There is matcha, sesame, milk, and ube. They have swirls as well, and the combination depends on the week.

    What time do they open?

    M-Sat 12pm to 11pm, Sun 12pm to 10pm :)

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