Somisomi

Came here with my wife and another couple for a casual dessert night and Somi Somi hit the spot. We went with the classic taiyaki waffle cone and chose ube and banana pudding. The balance between the two was surprisingly really good. The banana pudding brought the sweetness while the ube was more subtle and paired perfectly. My wife loved the banana pudding and I was all about the ube. The ice cream itself is super creamy but still light and airy which made it easy to enjoy. The other couple got cookies and cream with matcha and that combo was just as solid. We also added custard inside the taiyaki which was the perfect finishing touch. The place was busy even on a random night which makes total sense. Friendly staff great flavors and definitely worth stopping by for a date night or dessert with friends.

SomiSomi in Irvine is an absolute five-star spot for dessert lovers! The soft serve is incredibly smooth, creamy, and full of flavor — especially when paired with their freshly made taiyaki cones that come out warm and perfectly crisp. The mix of hot and cold makes every bite amazing. The store is clean, modern, and well-run, with a fun and inviting vibe. The staff are friendly and patient, even when it’s busy, and the presentation of everything is always picture-perfect. They offer plenty of unique flavors and toppings, so there’s always something new to try. Whether you’re a local or just visiting Irvine, this place is a must-visit for a sweet treat that never disappoints. Five stars all the way!

Excellent dessert spot. I like the takoyaki separate because it comes out hot and delicious. I do succumb and my go-to single order is the upside down takoyaki with the soft serve (it's delicious but the takoyaki fish cools down quickly with the soft serve). The desserts and service are always excellent, and they get your food ready quickly. Excellent location given all the restaurants around it

Delicious and fun treat! I love the fish-shaped waffle cone filled with Nutella — such a tasty surprise. The milk flavor is my favorite: creamy and not overly sweet. While the flavor selection is limited, what they offer is solid. There’s no indoor seating, but you can usually find a spot around the corner to enjoy your treat outdoors.

I always love Somisomi! The line was long, but went by fairly quickly. Staff looked busy. I loved the convenience of the ordering tablet, which saved a lot of time. We didn't get soft serve but instead ordered the Hotteok Taiyaki and Cheddar Cheese Taiyaki — Both were warm, soft, and comforting. Perfect sweet and savory desserts for a chilly night in Irvine! 🙂

The ice cream tasted like the ones from Japan. I didn't believe it until I tried it. But the pastry of the fish shell was actually better than many of the ones I had tried in Japan. It's no wonder there are so many people lined up for this

Love their taiyaki! I got the cookies and cream ice cream with Nutella filling. Delicious and really satisfied my sweet craving! We went on a Sunday afternoon and surprisingly they weren’t busy at all. Very quick service.