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    4.4 (198 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Anh T.

    Good service from this Somisomi! While it was a bit on the slower side when I went on a weekday evening, I still got my ube and matcha soft serve in a timely manner. It went well with the different chocolate and rainbow sprinkle toppings, and my friends and I were able to enjoy our treats in the clean shop. Would love to come back to this location & try other flavors and their taiyaki!

    Matcha
    Rolonda D.

    Went to Somisomi for a late night sweet treat and had a great experience. Ordering on the tablet was very easy and I loved being able to customize the filling of the Taiyaki and the ice cream flavors. They also have a bunch of different toppings that you can add to the ice cream but I didn't get any of those. I got a custard filling with matcha ice cream and service was very fast. I went on a weekday so the store wasn't very busy but there was still a few people hanging around eating. My ice cream and taiyaki were delicious and the perfect snack after dinner.

    This head in SF looks so familiar on my social media reel
    Juan V.

    Presidents Day & NBA All Star Weekend Edition: They say it's Halloween everyday in SF and these can translate into a Valentine's Day and even Presidents' Day because it can be either a trick or a treat on any day in SF. The city of San Francisco there are lots of places to grab an ice treat. There is always the local ice cream parlor and the traditional crunchy scoops and cones offered with flavors such as strawberry, vanilla and rocky road and it's usually offered with sugar or waffle cone. There is one place which offers flavors like Ube and Don Juan de La matcha's favorite the matcha. It's located in Mission Bay in the city and county of San Francisco, California and not the Bay. On a February Winter stroll on Presidents Day weekend you will find hella different flavors of ice treats at Somisomi. Inside you will be able to order soft serve on a cup or Taiyaki which is a gold fish designed shape cone which can come with fillings inside with such flavors as cheddar cheese, Nutella and custard. I had the purple colored Ube and green colored matcha soft serve and it wasn't too sweet but very smooth and delicious. You can also add some toppings such as Graham cracker crumbs and coconut flakes like some in SF. Overall a great place to get ice treats in the city of San Francisco all four seasons. Every day can be "Valentine's Day" so grab a ice treat in the city of San Francisco at "Mission Bay"close by the Chase Center where the Golden State Warriors" play"they have a magical swirl of Don Juan de la Matcha and "Ube" You can get a ice treats with or without wearing "coats" you can add toppings like Biscoff crumble ,Oreo crumbs and some Captain Crunch cereal from "Quaker Oats" you can also get different "Cold Brew floats" a few blocks away from the NBA Golden State Warriors All Star " GOATs"

    Cookies and cream swirl
    Jed O.

    Fast service and flavor swirls change every week where they mix the 6 flavors in their current rotation! Unlimited toppings. The serving for the ice cream is very filling and can definitely be shared with someone else if you are full from dinner! 5/5 - Cookies and Cream / Earl Grey Swirl. Ordered a cup with oreo crumble, fruity pebble, and macaron toppings. Their ice cream base is not very sweet which makes this an easy dessert to eat! Easy to take on-the-go if you would like to walk around the area

    Sona T.

    Loved this spot. They prepare the taiyaki right in front of you when you order, so everything comes out super fresh. I got the Oreo and black sesame flavors and both were delicious. The black sesame one was honestly my favorite, so rich and flavorful. Service was fast.

    Ube soft serve in a cup with added black sesame filling.. I accidentally took a little scoop from the top & side before  snapping a pic!
    Mercy D.

    Did I really just pay ~$5 for some really good Ube soft serve with black sesame filling in San Francisco?! It's a plain establishment with no bells and whistles unless you count the very thoughtful placement of the area that has (in order from left to right) a trash receptacle, napkins, some paper cups, a water fountain, paper towels, and a small sink to wash your hands! It's also standing room only with one long bar in the middle of the room and another along the window - with part of it being shorter for the littles! There is one tablet to order from but you could probably put an order in online as well then you just wait. It was a great pre-game treat before a Warriors game! There was no line before a late night game but passing by after the game, they were still open (10pm!) and there was a packed house! I think it is designed to be a get it and go kind of style, which is perfect because I could see it being where people get a snack to take during a walk around this beautiful neighborhood on warmer days (with or without a dog) - there's just so much buzz in this area! Aside from the activity near the water or the Chase Center, there is a nice children's park down the street plus a dog park! Really great place to take the whole family out for a relaxing stroll with some soft serve in your hand - we will definitely come again!

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    Kristine K.

    My workday afternoon treat as recommended by my friend who said this place is her favorite. I can't believe that I walked by here so many times to get boba next door but hadn't gone inside! I got the upside down with black sesame & ube soft serve swirl with red bean taiyaki ($6.95), the flavor combination was delicious and the taiyaki was warm & crisp. Staff were friendly & helpful and the ambiance was cheerful & tidy. Looking forward to trying more flavor combinations!

    Ash J.

    The taiyaki is such a great dessert. It's a freshly made hot waffle with your choice of stuffing inside. I like to go with the nutella one. The waffle is golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside and the inside has a fluffy, light texture which goes perfectly with the slightly gooey texture of the nutella filling. It's not too heavy while still hitting the spot if you're looking for a nice light dessert! Price is super reasonable at $4.5 for 2

    Two Soft Serves
    Alexander A.

    My wife and I love this location. It's quick, simple, and delicious. We usually each get an Upside Down Ahboong with a macaron. You can get it with a strawberry instead, but the macaron is better. The ice cream flavors are all great, and you never get tired of them since they rotate the swirls every week. We follow their Instagram for the weekly updates. With the Ahboong, you can choose a filling, like red bean, custard, or Nutella. This also keeps every bite interesting. And on top of all of that, you can choose any topping you want. I like the colorful ones, like fruity pebbles or the rainbow sprinkles. My wife likes the biscoff and oreo crumbs. What's amazing about this location is we've only ever seen one employee at any time. And they are efficient. They make the the bungeoppang, ready the soft serve, help customers with their toppings, and even take orders if the ordering kiosk has a line. But even when there is a long line, especially on game days, the wait isn't long. Somisomi will always be one of our favorite ice cream spots.

    Peach - tastes like peach yoplait
    Jodie S.

    A delicious soft serve location that serves more "Asian" flavors. They offer regular flavors year round including milk, matcha, and ube as well as flavors that rotate regularly (monthly?). The texture of their soft serve is super smooth and creamy with no hints of iciness whatsoever. The servers also give you a very generous swirl and you can customize it with some toppings of your choice. They also offer taiyakis with different fillings and are also delicious. As for the store itself, I've been to several locations and uniformly they don't seem to offer seating. People tend to stand around the empty store just chatting while they eat their soft serve.

    Taiyaki!
    Maria G.

    Their treats are amazing. I love coming here and the employees are always so kind. I do wish that there was seating available for when it's hot outside and you have kids that can't reach the tables yet.

    Black sesame Ah Boong
    Eric L.

    Somi Somi is a solid spot for soft serve, especially if you like more unique flavors. The soft serve itself was really good. I got the black sesame and it was smooth, not too sweet, and had great flavor. I also tried the Ah Boong, which adds a soft serve stuffed taiyaki. While the ice cream was good all around, the taiyaki was a bit of a letdown. It was more soggy than crispy, so I didn't enjoy that part as much as I expected. That said, it's still reasonably priced for what you get, and the soft serve alone makes it worth it. I'd definitely go back, but next time I'd probably skip the taiyaki and just stick with the ice cream.

    Matcha and Cookies & Cream swirl
    Maya R.

    Came by on a Saturday night for a sweet treat, and it did not disappoint! I got the Ahboong, which is soft serve inside the fish-shaped cone, and it was delicious. They had a matcha and cookies & cream swirl, which I chose, with black sesame as my filling. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that toppings are free. I went with fruity pebbles, Oreo crumbles, and coconut flakes -- such a fun combo. Can't wait to come back! :)

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