Stopped by Somi Somi in Mission Bay for a sweet treat and left completely satisfied (and maybe a little too full of taiyaki. The shop was packed when I went, but even with just one worker holding things down, the service was impressively fast and efficient. I tried a few different taiyaki flavors: red bean, matcha cream, and oreo, and honestly, they were all solid. But the oreo flavor was my favorite by far, tasty and just the right amount of sweetness. The taiyaki itself had that perfect crisp-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside texture that's so satisfying to bite into. I would honestly eat the taiyaki dough on its on if the sold it like that. The space is small but super functional. I appreciated the number of standing tables, which made it easy to enjoy the taiyaki fresh out of the press without feeling crowded. It's definitely a place where you can grab a quick dessert without needing to sit down for long. If you're in Mission Bay and craving something warm, fun, and a little nostalgic, this is a great stop. read more

Stopped by after playing mini golf at stagecoach greens for a sweet treat, and we weren't disappointed by the food or service. Our somisomi fish came out warm and crispy, the filling was good, but one of ours was more doughy than the other. Overall good experience if you have never tried. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always a great late-night treat (love that they are open until 10 p.m.)! I love getting both the waffle and the ice cream, and my favorite topping is the Biscoff. The staff are always really sweet and quick with our orders. Since I really love the taiyaki, I've tried getting it in a box with a filling. I find that they are always undercooked inside, especially the tails. So now I just order the cone with a filling since I know it will be fully cooked. The ice cream portion is always generous, so it's a perfect size to split, too! read more

Somisomi - From left to right: matcha with Oreo topping; matcha and milk tea swirl with Biscoff topping; ube with Fruity Pebbles topping - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

Somisomi - Matcha - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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" read more

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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 read more

Somisomi - Cookies and cream swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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! read more

Somisomi - 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! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

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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 read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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. read more

Somisomi - Peach - tastes like peach yoplait - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

Somisomi - Taiyaki! - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

Somisomi - Black sesame Ah Boong - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! :) read more

Somisomi - Matcha and Cookies & Cream swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

We love this neighborhood stop. Always very popular with families, they have great unique flavors of soft serve (like Ube and earl grey) and are churning out delicious-smelling taiyakis read more

Somisomi - Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Nice somisomi location, perfect late night sweet treat! Stopped by after a giants game and it was quite busy. There are six individual flavors and three mixed swirl flavors available at this location! I had the cookies and cream + milk swirl and it was a nice combo! The taiyaki was fresh and yummy, so perfect with the soft serve! I enjoyed the nutella filling with it but there is plenty of other options too read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Not the best vibes in here because it's very much grab n go but it gets a 5/5 cause it's open on holidays. The line is also never long and the workers are always so friendly. The only problem with this place is it's next to happy lemon and I can never decide between the two. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super yummy and refreshing. I got the Nutella filling and strawberry matcha swirl soft serve. The line was lengthy but the staff was kind and it went by fast. read more

Somisomi - Matcha strawberry - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super consistent with the LA locations, crispy Taiyaki and smooth soft serve never miss. Tried the Dubai chocolate and matcha Taiyaki , both were solid and not overly sweet. Seasonal flavors keep things interesting. Long lines but they go quick. read more

Somisomi - Matcha Taiyaki - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with a few friends after the warriors game. Quick service and yummy (not to sweet!) soft serve options. I got the ube soft serve with a fish waffle and light black sesame filling. My friend got the black sesame soft serve which was pretty good as well. It was a nice sweet treat! There's no seating, so be prepared to stand and finish it or eat it on the way. read more

Somisomi - Soft serve with a fish waffle on top - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I got the matcha/cookies and cream swirl with coconut flakes, biscoff crumble, and sesame paste. The ice cream itself was not too sweet but also or very flavorful. There wasn't a lot of matcha flavor and the cookies and cream tasted like a vanilla. Overall, the toppings made the dessert - definitely get the black sesame paste. It's sweet, nutty, and very tasty! The value is ok. For $5, it's not too bad. Nice little treat, but wouldn't return based on the fact that if I closed my eyes eating it, I wouldn't be able to tell the flavors as it tasted just like a sweet cream. read more

Somisomi - Cookies and cream/ matcha swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

The soft serve came with free toppings! I opted for a macaron and sprinkles. I think the matcha soft serve overpowered the taro I paired with it (but I'm a matcha stan so no real complaints there). The milk soft serve flavor kind of just tastes like vanilla icecream haha. I'll have to try the taiyaki next time! read more

Somisomi - Soft serve - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

I hate to say that my recent visit to Somisomi was very unsatisfying. A bit sad actually. I ordered the ube/cookies 'n cream swirl upside down ah-boong and the ube tasted like taro. The cookies 'n cream tasted like vanilla and the macaron was hard. The only part I enjoyed was the cone, which is always consistent and good. During my visit, there were 10+ people in line, 1 employee working, so longer wait times were inevitable. Employee was not welcoming and didn't look happy at all. Tough parking at this location. Lastly, no seating inside or outside so you just have to stand while eating your dessert. read more

Somisomi - Upside Down Ahboong - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Amazing soft serve thats so creamy & smooth! It's not too sweet & I love the filled cones! The flavors change but they have staple flavors that don't change ( matcha, ube) The service was slow this last time. The girl kept going back behind in the kitchen to cough or get things between every order. They took out the self ordering kiosk. No seating and vibe is fast, casual. read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

They're open decently late, so if you want a late night treat, this is a solid choice in the area. You can order at a kiosk if it's working, or you can also order with the cashier. I love how you can see the tayaki being made and that the steps of the assembly follow the decals on the glass separator. This time, I got the upside down Ahboong with red bean filling, Ube and Black Sesame swirled ice cream with Oreo Crumbs, Biscoff Crumbs, and Coconut Flakes, and a Macaron. The tayaki is always warm and fresh -- the highlight for me every time. I love the slight amount of filling they put in so it doesn't feel too heavy. Their ice cream is always dense and sweet. I feel like they must use a heavier cream than other places because it is always so thick and has great flavors. The macaron is usually a disappointment every time because they're mass produced and sit out all day, but sometimes the strawberries (the alternative option) are poor quality, so they're not usually a part I look forward to. There's standing counter space to eat at inside and free water to help cleanse the palette of all the sugary flavors. I like coming here and love when they bring special flavors out. A good chain dessert option if you're in the area! read more

Somisomi - Upside Down Ahboong with Red bean filling, Ube and Black Sesame ice cream with Oreo Crumbs, Biscoff Crumbs, Coconut Flakes - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

An awesome dessert place that I love going to whenever I'm in the area. Their soft serve is consistently creamy and service is quick. There are standing tables for you and some friends to chill at while you eat. Overall, a dessert shop you can't go wrong with. read more

Somisomi - Milk soft serve in a cup with sprinkles and a macaron. - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

After months of essentially ignoring this place after not a great experience at Livermore... I realize I may have been missing out! The flavors definitely stand out with the toppings - because the ice cream itself isn't overly flavorful toppings are a great idea imo. I recommend the Cookies n Cream with Black Sesame swirl (when it's available) - it helps balance the very nutty sesame flavor. Don't expect a whole lot of cookie flavor in Cookies n Cream. Biscoff crumbles was the cherry on top! Highly recommend. I had this on a on a Ahboong with Custard filling - the taiyaki shell was perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Custard filling was not overly sweet so it was nice to have nearing the end of my "cone." I may need to set some intentionality of trying to stay away from here - not because of the experience anymore but the potential impact of this delicious calorie bomb on my health... read more

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It's too bad they don't offer samples. On my recent visit they had sweet corn and honeydew as their seasonal flavors. They also had a honeydew and ube twist which I thought would be a weird combo. Wish they had honeydew and matcha twist instead. I've noticed they get really busy on Friday nights so I came on a Saturday around 2pm. You can order at the kiosk for faster service. There was only 1 employee working the front. I tried the honeydew in a cup - $4.50 and I really liked it. You could really taste the honeydew flavor. You get a choice of several toppings for free such as cereal, matcha powder, sprinkles, etc) and as always, a strawberry or macaron. The soft serve is thick and creamy. They also have a water fountain but their cups are a bit too small. read more

Somisomi - Inside - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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great service. great food. great location. i had a really good time visiting the location and the taiyaki was really good

Really can never go wrong with any somi somi location. San Mateo or SF locations are consistent in quick service and really nice ice cream. Try the Ube read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Went on Monday at 9pm bc I was craving custard filled taiyaki on my birthday! The store was playing upbeat popular hip hop and reggaeton music which made for a fun vibe, and the place was well lit. My taiyaki was done very quickly! Only thing is that my taiyaki itself was a bit raw which created a doughy texture... but lowkey I liked it. It tasted like a mochi waffle consistency which rules!! My siblings also got ice cream with the ahboong cone, and they also enjoyed their flavors. Would go back again if I have another craving (: read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of the better dessert options in mission bay. Stopped by after dinner by chase center. This place doesn't miss soft serve and fresh made waffles for a great price. The service here was fast and friendly. The location is small and doesn't have seating but you can walk by near to sit outside and enjoy you dessert. Chill vibes and not too loud. Remember to use the kiosk to order for faster service. Would recommend! read more

Somisomi - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went here for a late night dessert and it was pretty packed. The tayaki took a bit long to make but there was only one worker. It's cool to see desserts made right in front of you. I had the ube milk swirl with Oreo crumble and sprinkles with a macaron and a Nutella tayaki and a matcha custard tayaki. Delicious pairing. The sprinkles added a nice crunch to the soft serve and the hot tayaki with filling gave a nice balance of flavor and contrast of temperature with the ice cream. read more

Somisomi - Two piece tayaki and ube milk swirl with Oreo crumble and sprinkles and macaron - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

Somisomi get's the job done! I've been lately just getting the fish waffle because it is the perfect portion to satisfy my sweet craving. I think you can totally share a ice cream with fish waffle with another person. Definitely worth trying at least once and probably better/cheaper than most of the desserts at Spark. read more

I can't believe this is my first time here after knowing about it for so long. Came after a Chase Center event to kill time before calling an Uber. I felt bad that there was only one worker while the place got filled, but he was pretty efficient! We got the black sesame soft serve in a taiyaki cone and the matcha ube swirl in a cup. I love that the flavors were not too sweet and super creamy. I also liked that there were free toppings, the matcha powder definitely stepped up the game. The portions were pretty big compared to other places and the taiyaki was good. A solid soft serve spot that did not disappoint! The water and hand washing station were super useful as well. read more

Somisomi - Matcha and ube swirl - Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First & last time. With their abundance of six flavors, they don't give out samples. Cheap! The pictures looked good but shis was a waste of time driving here! read more

Absolutely amazing! The soft serve was thick and creamy and I cannot stop thinking about the Taiaki (not sure if I spelled that right, but the fish shaped waffle with your choice of filling). We had The cookies and cream and Nutella filled ones and i could have eaten 5 alone. It's located Right across the street from a huge food truck set up so definitely come hungry and take your time! read more

Love the ube and Thai tea soft serve here. Loooove the waffles. Make sure you get some of the stuffed ones too. The Oreo stuffed one was out of this world. You can dine on their little counters or take it to go and walk around. The ordering kiosk makes it so easy to decide what exactly you want. I tried their strawberry milk too for fun and it was so lovely and definitely a delicious treat. read more