This was a trip favorite! With eight girls, half the group tried this spot on the first day and the other half tried on the last. We visited other shave iced vendors in between, but nothing compared to Hawaiian Ninja. Fresh fruit, delicious syrups, and outstanding customer service! The ladies of Hawaiian Ninja were a dream! They had the best reccs and friendliest smiles around. This was fantastic after the Captain Cook hike! read more

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Homemade syrups, fresh strawberry daifuku, shave - you can't ask for any more! Fresh mochi on Friday & Saturday! read more

I stopped by here yesterday with my father for an afternoon snack. We had been out on the water all morning fishing when I checked Yelp for a shave ice place that was open. Even though Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice was about 20 minutes away, the pictures made it look worth the drive, so we headed down the coast. Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice is located on the second floor of a strip mall and only allows one group inside at a time since the space is tiny. Thankfully they have a large menu posted outside where you can wait, along with some outdoor seating. After looking over the menu I decided on a small Ube Coconuts, which was described as ube syrup, coconut syrup, ube haupia cream, and shredded coconut. I was given a buzzer and about five minutes later it went off and I picked up my shave ice. It looked incredible, especially with the deep purple color and the ube haupia cream piled high on top. As for the taste, it absolutely delivered. The ice was shaved fine and the ube and coconut syrups were evenly distributed throughout. Both flavors were delicious. The ube haupia cream really put it over the top with its richness and great flavor. This was easily one of the best shave ices I have had, and I have had quite a few across the Hawaiian islands. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. It was good enough that the next time my wife is on the Big Island, I will make sure to bring her here. read more

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This is a nice little store to get shaved ice. The people were friendly. We had a little bit of waiting time to get our group order, but all is well. read more

Great after hiking spot for some dessert! They have lots of different flavors to choose from and three different sizes. I thought a small would be too small for one person but my eyes were bigger than my stomach. I tried the POG and the Ube and both were really good. Great flavor. You can add ice cream to these for an additional $1. Worth the add if you ask me. The ice cream is super thiccc. The counter ladies were friendly. They give you a buzzer that will tell you when the shaved ice is ready. There's seating outside. No indoor seating. They're located on the second floor. read more

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So good! We had a lot of shaved ice on the island and this was our favorite. Great flavors. Nice people. Good prices. Highly recommend! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Mango dragonfruit guava something delicious - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Amazing shave ice. Real fruit and no artificial flavors/colors! Tried the POG, Ube Coconut & Blue Hawaii. We will be back!!! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

We were in Captain Cook area and decided to stop in. If you're driving by, you need to make that quick left turn into the parking lot or you're going to have to make a u turn on that busy highway. Service was good and they have a patio with table to eat out side. As for the Shave Ice, it's great to see more and more places serving it and Ninja didn't disappoint with natural flavors and the ice was perfectly fluffy. Portions are generous so you may want to share. I'll be back next time I'm on the Big Island. read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Menu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

This is a great spot for shaved ice. They make all the syrups in house and you can really taste the quality. I got the Blue Hawaiian which was delicious. Loved the ice cream in that one. read more

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The ube was amazing! Usually I opt for fruit flavors but we saw ube and thought why not? It did not disappoint! The ice texture was fluffy. The flavor was very ube so not too sweet. The size was just right to share with 1 other adult. The shop itself is small. There's only enough space for a few patrons to order inside but there are plenty of tables that the other businesses share that you can use. The service was prompt and good. They were obviously busy but they did take the time to acknowledge, say hello, and let you know they'll be with you after they finish a few of the orders ahead of you. This is probably one of the best shave ice we've had in the state. For some reason, the ice wasn't melting as quickly as other places we've been to. So it allowed us to enjoy and savor rather than race to finish it before it becomes a pool of sugar. We will def return next time! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Ube - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

I didn't think anything could top Ululani's, but for fresh flavors and value, this place does it with ease! We loved it... got seconds... and will be back! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Pina colada - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

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Shaved ice was fantastic, outdoor seating with cover, and the service was pretty quick! read more

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Great natural flavors and toppings! Don't hesitate to stop. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx read more

Probably one of the best shave ice places we had on this trip (we had a lot). Delicious shave ice with a lot of flavors. All of the flavors were good and did not taste artificial. Warning, they are a bit slower re: service so be prepared to wait. read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Strawberry Special - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

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Such delicious natural homemade syrups. Excellent customer service.Prices are a little higher but high quality ingredients. Ube coconuts is by far my favorite shaved ice on the menu. I've tried almost all Of them, grew up in Hawai'i eating a lot of shaved ice, it's not like typical shave ice but it's actually so much better. 10/10 recommend this place read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Ube coconuts - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

This place was prefect after a day at the beach! Delicious natural flavors, the shaved ice was fine & not heavy read more

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We had a lot of shave ice while on the island...this was my favorite! The flavors tasted so natural; not artificial. And the ice was soooo fluffy! I also appreciated the paperboard bowls (recycled?), though you gotta eat it kinda quick! Not the cheapest shave ice, but it is the one that makes you realize that there might be something better than ice cream! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Hawaiian rainbow shave ice (foreground). - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Delicious, delicate, artisan shave ice. It was the first time I've had soft shave ice with flavorful and not overly sweet. Fun flavor combinations that appealed to all the people in our group and with dairy free options. The mochi was the best I've ever had in my life and I've tried plenty. Strongly recommend! Beautiful eating area linai Warning: as you eat multiple people in our party had theirs fall over onto the table. Not ideal! Eat carefully read more

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Hawaiian Ninja is amazing! Best shave ice in Kona and I think they're on par with some of the best in the state (and I grew up near Wailoa's on Oahu). What sets them apart is the home made syrup. It's not the overly sugary bulk stuff (Malolo) that EVERYONE uses. They actually fresh squeeze oranges for their POG, blend strawberries, etc. They're all very refreshing and won't make your teeth and gut hurt. But...they also make delicious mochi for the bowls with them. They even make a strawberry azuki mochi just like the famous Two Ladies in Hilo and I think theirs are just as good and it really works as a shave ice topper. The location is nice, with a lanai with views and nice makai breezes, and the owners are the sweetest people you'll ever meet. Definitely a must go! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - menu - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

This is a great spot for shave ice that has wonderful syrups house-made from fresh fruit, so you can indulge in the sweet treat without too much guilt. I love the matcha shave ice with azuki beans, ice cream and house-made mochi, but I have a new obsession: the Dubai chocolate ice cream sundae! It is a delight for the senses, with a mix of smooth, creamy, and crunchy. It's a special right now, so hurry there. You won't want to miss it. They also have yummy udon for those who are a little peckish. read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - The Dubai chocolate sundae on special - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Located upstairs in a small strip mall, this place was quick and easy to get our shave ice fix. It was refreshing and staff were nice. Lovely view in the upstairs balcony with chairs to dig in. read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Found this place after a recommendation from a guide on our boat tour and I was not disappointed! I think it was a newer shop and they use natural flavors! Which seems to be the trend these days haha the mochi pieces were large and deliciously chewy! We tried many different flavors I liked the ube coconut and the matcha the best! The POG was a light flavor. But all the shave ice was airy and fluffy not hard and icy! Highly recommend if you're in the area. It's a little bit tucked away upstairs in a shopping plaza but it's totally worth finding! read more

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This is the best shave ice! They make their own syrups and mochi and more - some might say it's bougie- but if you are up for a more gourmet take on this treat- it's well worth the trip! read more

The ladies were so sweet and the shave ice was the best I've ever had. This place deserves so much more popularity it's amazing. Please come here. The place that it's in is unfortunate because it doesn't have much foot traffic so many people don't see it but it definitely deserves more business. PLEASE COME ITS AMAZING read more

Of the Shave Ice places we went while on vacation, this was the only one that limited you to two flavors. They have a bunch of special creations, which also include ice cream, that have more than 3 flavors, but if you just want shave ice, 1 or 2 flavors. My daughter said the orange flavor tasted like Emergen-C. It was't bad. It just wasn't great. read more

Very nice and helpful lady took our order. We waited on the pleasant patio for our buzzer to let us know our order was ready. Husband got a small Tamarind Mangonada with add on vanilla ice cream. It was so unique, interesting and delightful. Sour, sweet and slightly spicy. I ordered a Medium Matcha Green Tea. My favorite combo - adzuki beans, vanilla ice cream and pillows of mochi chunks. Great treat for my Mother's Day! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Medium Matcha Green Tea and Small Tamarind Mangonada - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

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this is by far the best shaved ice I have ever ! The service is incredible and the workers are so so sweet!!! Even my local friends have said that this is the best ice that they have ever had and they've lived on Hawaii their entire lives. So if you're debating stopping by, you definitely should it is so worth it!!!! read more

Delicious shave ice with ice cream! The syrups are homemade and the "blue Hawaiin" and strawberry shortcake was very good!

The best shave ice! The owner Fumi makes all the sauces and the ice is so powdery! My favorite is the matcha with red beans! One time when we stopped after visiting the black sand beach, there was a power outage and they just closed the store but the owner Fumi felt bad for us and served us some ice cream! Highly recommend this place! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Top 3 shaved ice I've had in state. Number one on big island. Good syrup made from real stuff so no bitter chemical dye taste. Good red beans. Innovative flavors without being ridiculous. 11/10 name. Definitely go. read more

Have to give this place 5 stars because of the kind staff, perfectly finely shaved ice, and the delicious homemade natural syrups. Best shaved ice I've ever had and the homemade mochi was incredible. Worth going out of your way! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - POG with mochi, cherry pie, strawberry with strawberry mochi - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

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Perfect answer for a hot day mauka! They're the sweetest ladies and their service is very timely and amazing. 4 stars only because it was a little pricey, however...what locally owned businesses can actually AFFORD to compete! Support local business it's huge! read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - This Strawberry shaved ice was amazing!!! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

Amazing ices using homemade syrups with real sugar and no artificial junk. GPS had us on the wrong side of the street. It is on the second floor by the Ace Hardware and you have a great ocean view from the outside tables and three geckos to watch. read more

Amazing flavors! Delicious!!! Super friendly staff. Generous serving. Highly recommend!

Best Shaved Ice I had in a long time! Love that they have house made syrups. Patio is perfect on a hot day service is fast and friendly.

Best shaved ice ever!! All natural with syrups made in house. Each one is an art piece as well as delicious! Do not miss this place!

The best shave ice place on the island! Their shave ice sauces are all natural and homemade. Their Dubai mochi and strawberry daifuku on weekends are sooo yummy. read more

Super flavorful organic matcha green tea syrup with azuki bean topping on fluffy shaved ice with creamy vanilla ice cream hidden underneath. Delightful female owner and cute little shop. Totally recommend. read more

Hawaiian Ninja Shave Ice - Matcha Green Tea - Shaved Ice Near Me - Captain Cook, Hawaii

This one was the best of 3 shave ice places we went to on the Big Island. Fluffy ice, flavors tasted good and not too syrupy sweet, just really really good. read more

What an absolute hidden gem!! We stumbled upon this place while looking for the market & it was one of those magical Hawai'i moments because it is the best shave ice we've ever had!! The second we tasted it we knew it was different and my husband said "Do they make their own syrups?" Sure enough they absolutely do! Everything from scratch using things like turmeric and spirulina for color and flavor. The difference was amazing! Instead of commercially made syrups full of chemicals these amazing women - who were so incredibly sweet and kind - have taken the time to make from-scratch syrups and you've gotta try them! We absolutely loved this experience and the women running the shop were absolutely darling. Let's keep this gem going! Go out of your way and make a stop here! read more