@fortunefoodfinds: "Aloha, from your no. 1 FLAN! A #7 Milk Shave Ice with Mochi Balls n' Double…read moreFlan from ICE GARDEN in Aiea. Icy, milky, n' a variety of textures, that all work so yuMmm-ILY together!" SERVICE: fast, came when there was only a few people in line INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: order through the window, floor beneath The Alley/Aiea Bowl, same level as McDonald's WAIT TIME: 5 mins before placing order, another 5 mins to receive shave ice PARKING: free lot, have shaded garage OVERALL COMMENTS: note that they are CASH ONLY. Have a lot of pre-set items on the menu or you can build your own. My go-to is their #7 bc I like to have both mochi balls n' flan, while keeping the shave ice simple. Best eaten when you have a bit of flan + the shave ice to have the perfect balance of sweetness. If you eat the top part of the shave ice alone, you won't get the full sweetness. The flan, mochi, n' shave ice give all the textures. Definitely a great treat on a hot day!

Ice garden has been a family favorite ever since I was little. There are shave ice options for…read moreeveryone, as the menu has a variety of toppings and flavors. Ice garden is my favorite shave ice place ever! The shave ice is always so soft and sweet. The balance of the syrup and ice is always on point. I especially love ordering the #7 with chocolate syrup. The #7 is pudding (flan), milk shave ice with mochi balls. The mochi is so soft and smooth, yet chewy. The custard is super delicious and greatly enhances the shave ice. The custard is definitely my favorite! The chocolate syrup is a nice addition to the milk shave ice too, as it's not too overpowering. Although the service is a bit serious sometimes, I would not describe it as bad. Instead I'd just describe it as neutral and straightforward. Recently I was struggling to figure out how I'd carry 3 shave ice bowls for my friends and I back up the stairs to the Aiea Bowl parking lot without help, and the worker at the window offered me a box to put it in! So even though I feel judged sometimes, I'd say overall the service is still good. The new buzzer system is also helpful. The menu is nice and simple with the pictures in the window, and although it's just window service and you can't eat inside like you used to, I think that's completely fine, as it's nice to enjoy shave ice on a hot day. I highly recommend going to Ice Garden any time you're craving shave ice! Be sure to get da number 7 with chocolate .

We come here all the time for a little treat and are never disappointed! I love the brown sugar…read moremilk tea. The owner is super nice, and the rest of the staff is pretty cool too.

did not understand what i wanted. i wanted a fresh fruit orange smoothie. what i got was blended…read moreorange ice cubes. this was not a fresh fruit orange with out pineapples. they sign said short staffed but there was 4 workers? any way even tho jamba juice is more expensive they would of under stood what i wanted. this was a waste of my $6 because i did not get a smoothie. it was so horrible that i had to throw it away and go to starbucks to get a actual smoothie.

Stopped by Aloha Creamery, and I haven't been here since it was still Samurai!…read more The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which always makes a place stand out. Service was quick and easy, making it the perfect grab-and-go spot. The soft serve is my favorite, and it definitely did not disappoint. I got the swirl with vanilla and strawberry. It was just as good as I remember it. Creamy, smooth, and just the right amount of sweetness. The small size was still pretty generous. There are lots of local snacks and goodies available for purchase. I haven't tried it yet but the customizable popcorn is such a fun touch too. Overall, such a great spot with kind staff and delicious treats!

So on! They have so many choices for ice cakes and popcorn. They also have two soft serve machines…read more One with classic blue vanilla and strawberry. The day we went, the other machine had chocolate and coffee. We got there later in the day and everyone was super friendly, and even offered samples. Walk in and order to take out, no seating available. There are some benches outside of the store. Next to Times in Aiea Shopping Center.

Reopened where samurais was located on the bottom floor next to times…read more They have a lot of crack seed packages and typical samurai swirl soft serve in to-go containers. They only have one size cup for their fresh soft serve. The flavors are constantly changing and the it is super soft and light. They also have fresh popcorn that can be scooped into bags along with mochi crunch or cheddar cheese.

I can take this off my bookmark list and am pleased to advise I will be back....often!…read more I was beyond sad when Samurai closed this location and have often wondered who would take its place. New owners, basically same products I am once again a happy patron. Ohh, the popcorn. Big popcorn, seasoned with the traditional furukaki-ihurricane seasoning that I crave when watching movies. I'm not saying I'm lazy but I don't like to make my own popcorn, never seem to get it perfect like TOP gets it. I keep wiping my right hand on my capris as I'm writing this because I didn't want to wait. So I ate the soft serve icy ice cream first cuz I wanted to be able to tell you if you liked its predecessor cups and cones you'll be getting much of the same including Ube and Matcha. Parking in the Times lot is plentiful, associates are smiling and helpful. Not tipping asked on CC checkout. A little more expensive than prior owner but everything is so I'm not complaining. Just happy as a piglet in popcorn!

Their mochi is always so popular and I go to their pop ups at Nordstrom and Kahala Mall! Everything…read moreis so delicious but I ALWAYS get their chi chi dango filled mochi. The mochi is so soft and perfectly powdered so it doesn't stick to the paper. My biggest pet peeve is when the mochi sticks to the paper... Not a good vibe. At all. Bake You A Smile is one of my favorite mochis to get on-island. Service is quick and I suggest to check their Instagram because they will always post where they are and what they will be selling.

Freshest mochi in town with local flavors like Kauai Kulolo stuffed Chi Chi Dango Mochi or Kulolo…read morebutter mochi. I visited them at the Pearl AT kalauao event on wednesday evening. They can be found at their location in Aiea, check out their instagram for the latest times. I like that their mochi has a local flavor and the mochi itself is not too sweet and so soft and fresh!

Another must stop whenever I am in town. When I was first told about the restaurant inside a…read morebowling alley I was extremely skeptical. Now I go every single time. The food is amazing. You can't go wrong. My perfect meal is an order of the oxtail soup, a plate of Kalbi and a plate of the tasty chicken. It's a lot of food , but it's all delicious, so be sure to come hungry! The wait can be long, so be prepared for that. But it's well worth the wait.

Not sure how this place has so many reviews that are good. Best thing we got was the dessert which…read morewas the strawberry with a crumble on top. The chicken was mid. Oxtail soup was ok. Fries were stale. Noodles bland. Don't recommend . First stop in Hawaii let me down. Coming from LA area so maybe I need to lower some expectations

The Poke and the ice cream were amazing. Everyone was super friendly. The kulolo sundee is…read moredefinitely a must.

I was told about this place by my "assistant"(Claude) today. I gave it a shot. I came in at a good…read moretime, no wait. I was promptly helped. The vibe is very upbeat. I tried the gingah avocado, and it's awesome! Not on the economical side but the quality is great! Btw, it's in the same building as Dixie grill. To the left of the tattoo shop.

I live in Aiea, for years we've been without a doughnut shop!!…read more Island Glaze showed up a couple of years ago and I am thrilled! I really enjoy their glazed doughnuts, they taste like Krispy Kreme to me! I have cruised through the other choices and liked several of them! They do a good job with their fruit flavors. Strawberry, guava, and passion fruit were yummy! Peanut butter and jelly was good too! The people there are always eager to please and very friendly, even when I can't decide what I want to try! The shop itself is bright, there are places to sit and areas for kids to play! More importantly the shop smells heavenly and the doughnuts are fresh!!

Walked in telling myself "just one donut"... yeah okay Next…read morething I know I'm holding a box of 6 like I showed real restraint. My inner fat kid was already side-eyeing me like "we both know that's not enough." That glazed donut though? Unreal. Soft, moist, and that glaze is straight disrespectful. Like melt-in-your-mouth, why-am-I-eating-this-so-fast kinda good. I took one bite and immediately started doing the math on how fast I could turn around and grab more without looking crazy. Halfway through the box I was already mad at myself. Who buys 6?? That's not a quantity, that's a warm-up. Should've got 12 and saved myself the emotional damage. Only reason it's not a 5/5 is because now I'm sitting here donutless, thinking about going back like a man with unfinished business. Next time I'm letting the fat kid make all the decisions