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    Aoki's Shave Ice

    4.4 (643 reviews)
    InexpensiveShaved Ice
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Victoria L.

    Locals recommend this shave ice spot over the wildly popular and more well known Matsumoto. We can see why. Great local flavors and we especially like the clear cups to hold the massive portions of shave ice. The ice itself is soft and snowy, and every flavor we've tried is delicious. We especially enjoy the lilikoi and tropical flavors. Service is quick and kind, and the outdoor tables also have some colorful tiny lizard visitors hoping for a sweet slurp of whatever drips on the tables.

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    Carissa C.

    Hubby and I were in the North Shore downtown area and wanted to try something different than the ever famous Matsumotos, and Aoki's was recommended on Amanda & Felix's YouTube channel. We got the North Shore shave ice (mango, lilikoi, guava with li hing mui) and added mochi. The flavors went well together and weren't overly sweet. Only thing was that the mochi wasn't as soft as other places. The staff were friendly and they have a nice patio area with holders to enjoy your treat. Try them out if you're in the area!

    Stella enjoying her Shave Ice!
    Roger I.

    You almost don't see Aoki's Shave ice unless you were looking for it. It is hidden back on the side of their store. We were told to go there instead of the place across the street. The guys behind the counter couldn't have been nicer and more helpful. They did an amazing job with my wife's shave ice. There are picnic tables to sit and enjoy your treat at. Doesn't my wife look extremely happy to be eating her treat? That plastic thing that is sitting on the table will hold your shave ice while you eat it. Ingenious!

    Jessamyn D.

    My husband and I finally tried this place, short walking distance from Matsumoto, we liked the shave ice from Aoki - the shave ice was not chunky compared to Matsumoto shave ice. We enjoyed the flavors, I do like mochi balls from matsumoto but their mochi wasn't terrible, taste good with the shave ice and ice cream. Service is quick, staff is friendly, there is a good amount of seating as. well.

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    Eric M.

    It's been 29.5 years since I've last had a shave ice from Aoki, and I still have their t shirt from back then as well. They've moved locations since I was last here. I made the long drive from Waikiki today to see the north shore and indulge in an Aoki shave ice. I went back to my roots and had the Volcano with ice cream. My wife had the Northshore. Aoki is located on Kamehameha Hwy in a little red building tucked behind the north shore trading company. The Aoki shave ice was as delicious as I remember it. Nice shave to the ice and delicious flavored syrups. The outdoor seating was a nice touch from the old building. The staff was friendly and the shave ice was made quick. Aoki has been around for a long time obviously, as I stated I indulged in Aoki shave ice back in the 90's. Aoki is worth the drive and worth a stop for a delicious treat.

    Krysten S.

    Better than Matsumotos lol. The wait was better, the ice was smooth and soft and the flavors were great! Definitely refreshing on a hot day and although it looked like maybe they could use another worker for faster service, they still got through the line quickly and everyone enjoyed their shave ice on the deck. Great ambiance to vibe and snack!

    Sugar free blue Hawaii, strawberry, and pineapple flavored shaved ice!
    K. H.

    Really good shaved ice! Me and my mother got the sugar free blue Hawaii, strawberry, and pineapple flavored shaved ice. The sugar free flavors taste nice and sweet, they are sweetened with Stevie, allulose and erythritol. Its a super cute little hole in the wall with a nice tropical feel

    James M.

    Took us a minute to find as it moved across the street, it has been over 12 years since we moved back to the Mainland. It was our favorite then and remains our #1 Shave Ice spot. You have to get with ice-cream to make it a one of a kind refreshing delights that just makes any visit to the North Shore better. Skip the lines across the street for the best island treat at AOKI's !!! I had to buy a new iconic shirt at the gift shop to replace the old one that I wore out over the years.

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    Sabrina E.

    This is the spot that all the locals go to. Family owned, It has great outdoor seating. Amazing flavors- small and large sizes to choose from... traditional shaved ice or with ice cream. If you're lucky, you'll get some fun, friendly geckos that will come join you with your dessert.

    The North Shore
    Cristal F.

    I asked the locals their favorite shaved ice spot and they said Aoki's. It's right around the corner from their gift shop and they have some seating so sit and enjoy your shaved ice. I usually pick my flavors individually but decided I would try one of Aoki's famous flavors. I appreciated that their famous flavors didn't have ice cream in them because I just don't get the hype of ice cream in shaved ice. I got the North Shore shaved ice (mango, lilikoi, guava, & a splash of Li Hui Ming) and my spouse selected a trio of blueberry, raspberry, and lilikoi. We both loved our shaved ices. It's a nice refreshing treat on a hot day. I will come again and support local business!

    Jayson D.

    To this day I do NOT understand why people would wait in a(n unjustifiably long) line across the street when this little gem serves up shave ice that's every bit as good. Staff here are also more laid back and easygoing. Shave is ultra fine. Syrups are homemade and mouthwatering. The pours are generous. And they have all the usual add ins--ice cream, beans, mochi, and more--knock yourself out! Wait in line with the tourists across the street, or sidle up to Aoki's counter and do shave ice like a local. And you can't beat their prices (cards accepted). It's Aoki's all the way!

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    Jeff B.

    (Dined 05/21/23 SU @ 4:30pm): Was I going to be cake-faced at Aoki's Shave Ice!? A friend and I enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon in Hale'iwa Town, and eventually we made our way to Aoki's Shave Ice before we left. Full disclosure, we each ate a large shave ice at the world-famous Matsumoto's Shave Ice earlier in the day. But no, that wasn't enough as we wanted more to end our day here. This family business has been around for over 40 years with no end in sight even though they had a competitor steps away. Was their shave ice more than "A" OK!? PURCHASE Small Shave Ice - Guava/Mango/Ube Flavors + Macadamia Nut Ice Cream ($4.00 + $2.00): Wonderfully sweet tropical flavors with some distinction among each one, the shave ice was fluffy and light, while the scoop of ice cream at the bottom stayed cold and nearly frozen until I got to it. The syrups mixed well as they made their way down. This was a lovely way to bookend an afternoon of shave ice albeit a massive sugar high was waiting for me and possibly a diabetic shock! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=J7L_G1EwNALFR9dgUmQZqQ SERVICE Since the line was long when we arrived, we had plenty of time to decide what we wanted. Once we got to the front counter and placed our order, our shave ice were ready within five minutes. We then found a place to enjoy our treat, and everything was golden; easy-peasy - mahalo! PARKING (FREE) Earlier, we easily parked in the lot next to Hale'iwa Beach Park and then walked back into town as we explored around. Otherwise, if you were lucky you found a spot along the main drag of Hale'iwa Rd. or one of the few lots - "nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A shack with an order counter and menus https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=yxb859WKPKWDtWNvV5mEfA behind it up on the wall, there was an outdoor dining area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=2j-9Db3NpEKIsWMNAooEgw filled with benches/tables and a nearby photo-op corner https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=qe5BCXaw8Jw9PFeTFFFYLA for your social media accounts. Obviously, there was plenty of natural lighting since everything was outside, but I didn't see any electric lights when the sun went down. There were no TVs while conversations filled in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=hw3cubyxlv3561b8XtZbDQ ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Aoki's Shave Ice was a fun experience, and there certainly was enough room for two shave ice businesses in town. Mind you, although I've gone to Matsumoto's Shave Ice for decades, apparently I've never made it far enough to this place, which was a shame. The prices were comparable (I felt a tick above Matsumoto's), everything tasted wonderful, and the service was efficient. Plus, I always preferred to support small mom & pop businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $6.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, there was no need for funds of any kind which included my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

    Ambar C.

    Holy smokes does this place blow the rest of the shaved ice places we tried out of the water! My husband asked some locals where the best shaved ice was and we were told Aoki's so we headed straight over. There was a bit of a line but it was all worthwhile. Service was great- very patient and gave great recommendations. No indoor seating, but they do have some tables outside. The location is vibrant and colorful- my kids had a blast with all of the little lizards they kept finding around.

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    Excellent service. Ice is shaved very fine the way I like it. The syrup is tasty. Best on the island.

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    Great location kind friendly service shave ice. Ice cream bunch good treats clean nice spot . Definitely recommended!!

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