Waiola Shave Ice has been operating since 1970s, which is a testament to how special their dessert…read morehas been for the people of Hawaii. I had this growing up as a kid, and I had to take my boyfriend who's not from the islands to experience the authentic shave ice that is not overhyped or converted into the tourist trap over the years. Although the portions are a lot smaller than I remember, the shave ice was still smooth like bingsu and the azuki bean were the "icing on the cake". Please support local & Wailoa Shave Ice so we can continue to enjoy their shave ice in the future.

Usually I'm not a big fan of shaved ice in general. However, in Hawaii the shaved ice is something…read morethat is done much differently than California. Dropped by to this place to try their shaved ice as it was said to local favorite and staple, and I am definitely happy to make this stop. On a warm, humid day this definitely hit the spot. Got the rainbow flavor and the entire shaved ice had flavor to it. Very light and refreshing. Parking is to the right of the store or street parking and can get full pretty quickly. Service was good, didn't need to wait too long to get our order even with a long line of customers. They also do accept cash here as well. Just outdoor sitting with a few benches to the side.

Got the rainbow one and it was delicious. Great coconut flavor and ice cream in the center.read more

The Best! Explains why the line is always long. Prices are high but worth it. Ice cream on bottom…read morewith mochi bits. Had the Pink Island and it was delicious. The shaved ice was so smooth.

Stopped by here today as I was craving for shave ice. Place is bright and love the menu, very…read morecolorful on the wall. Cute place. We ordered large shave ice with ube and coconut flavor and ube ice cream. Service was fast. The first taste was amazing! The ice was like powdered snow, so smooth and the ube and coconut complimented each other. The ube ice cream was so yummy! It was hard to stop eating it as it may be the best shave ice I ever had! I'm glad we got to try it! It was delicious!!!

Ululani's has new items. They are Dirty Soda's made with Ululani's Custom mixes. You can choose…read morefrom soda, sparkling water or Red Bull as the base. Step 2 is to pick your flavor, then the cream or extras. The staff was so helpful in deciding flavors and what to try. I chose the lilikoi and lychee flavor with the haupia cream(vegan) with sparkling water. We are definitely going back to try more flavors.

The owners of this spot are the sweetest and they're Viet owned! We got recommended this place by…read moreour friends and were thoroughly impressed by the unique flavors they offer. It isn't super sweet either and the textures were great, specifically the coconut cream and their house made rock sugar candies. They have a flavor made out of a flower that smells similar to jasmine if that is something you like! One of the most memorable shaved ice spots I've been to. Come support and try out this lowkey spot!

Such a great little spot for Italian shaved ice in Honolulu! The servings are HUGE, so you…read moredefinitely get your money's worth. Everything we tried was delicious, but what really stood out to me was the customer service. When I was ordering, they took the time to explain exactly what was in the items I was interested in. If I didn't know what something was, they explained it to me and made sure I understood what I was ordering and would actually enjoy it. I really appreciated that instead of just assuming I knew what everything was. They also took the time to tell us about Hawaiian culture and the history behind some of the specific shaved ice options, which made the experience even more enjoyable. You could tell they genuinely wanted us to learn something and have a good experience. The interior is also really nice and welcoming. Between the huge portions, great service, and the little bit of culture and education that came with our visit, I would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in Honolulu!

Best shave ice! It was so big we shared one. The flavors are fresh and amazing! When we first got…read morehere we were the only customers, but the place filled up quickly. We got our order quicker than I thought we would and it was refreshing on this hot, muggy day!

What an awesome shave ice spot! Great people, awesome service, amazing flavors and easy parking…read more We had the Melona, Ramune and my favorite, Japanese Grape. So good. Toppings are free! A wonderful interior and great seating. Highly recommend a stop at Chillest Shave Ice

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

There aren't many places on this island that make you dream of the old days. Shimazu Shave Ice…read moremade me do a ratatouille moment and kicked me back to the days of me being a little snotty nosed boy who needed something sweet and cold to eat after a long day in the sun. They have a convenient location in the middle of a shopping center, but it may be overlooked due to Baskin Robbin's and other places. No offense to 31 flavors, but Shimazu is now my go to in the area I got an Orange Creamsicle shave ice that was just the right flavor with ice cream. The ice was so fine, it felt like a cloud in my mouth. I did get brain freeze from trying to scarf this down. The food in itself was a 5 out of 5 but the service from auntie who runs the shop made it a 10. We started talking and it made me remember back when we used to go to School street for shave ice before they moved to this location. Another customer came in and we all started talking about the oldie but goodie and gone places like Byron's, Jessie's, and Likelike drive in. We need to make sure these places don't close. So make sure when you get that hankering for something cold and sweet to eat, come out to Shimazu's! They do Shave Ice right!

We found Shimazu Shave Ice behind Rainbow Drive Inn on Kapahulu. Parking is tight which is normal s…read morealong that area. The place was packed. People eating shave ice . One couple eating Hawaiian Food. We ordered our Shave ice and my friend was astounded at how huge the "small" was! It was tasty s d refreshing! Their flavors were delicious but the lilikoi tasted a bit watered down. The reason it doesn't have all 5 stars is the tables all had shave ice icky sticky. I know it's inevitable but they're so busy no one's there to clean the tables. We got extra napkins and wiped the table. We'll return to try other flavors!

On a hot afternoon got to have shaved ice to cool you down . Waiola Shave ice located on the corner…read moreof Kapahuluu and Mokihana St. Their original store is located on Waiola St. first time coming to this location . They have a small area that they sell merchandise along with some snacks and seeds. They have outside tables so you can enjoy your shave ice . I ordered strawberry with blue vanilla and with ice cream . It's a must to have ice cream or azuki. Support local

@fortunefoodfinds: "Have a RICE weekend! A Mango Sticky Rice Bowl from WAIOLA SHAVE ICE. Coconut…read morecream syrup, mango fruit spread, coconut tapioca pearls, then drizzled with condensed milk on top. You can find this refreshing summer treat at their Kapahulu shop!" SERVICE: fast INTERIOR: have crack seed, candy, n' lots of merch for sale EXTERIOR: picnic style table seating, nice photo ops WAIT TIME: less than 5 mins PARKING: a few free space right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: always go to their Waiola St. location, but called ahead to ask if they had the mango sticky rice bowl n' was told it's only served at their Kapahulu location so that's where I went. Liked that they had more seating n' the inside felt more welcoming or spacious to walk into. The mango sticky rice didn't have huge chunks of mango, instead a mango jam-like puree. The tapioca pearls gave a nice texture n' the coconut n' mango flavors in the shave ice were definitely there. Now I know that they offer more special kine bowls at the Kapahulu location, which I will most likely go back here instead of their OG location. Their shave ice is always the perfect treat on a hot day!

Sad to find out Ice Monster closed permanently and we began a search for a new replacement…read more Frostcity is the winner! We ordered the combo watermelon/lychee and the mango shaved ice. Both options come with fruit and mochi as standard offerings. Compared to the Hawaiian shaved ice, the Asian shaved ice was so soft and flavorful without being too sweet. Quick note re location: It's a bit of a drive since it's not at Waikiki. But Waikiki can be annoyingly crowded and over priced. For those who have access to a car or can uber over, it's worth it!

It seemed like the McCully location moved near S. Beretania St. Parking is available on the…read morestreets. Gets pretty busy during peak hours. Looks like a little more dining table and space here. Cute decorations. I have tried their shave ice and it was good. I came back to try their mango pomelo sago and sesame mochi balls ginger soup. The mango pomelo is like the drink but in a bowl. Not too sweet. Very good. The sesame mochi balls were amazing, smooth and sweet! Perfect pairing with the ginger soup that was warm and spicy. Love it here! Great for group hangouts or a quick grab and go dessert.

I really enjoyed this shave ice. I actually didn't think I was a big fan of shave ice, but it had…read morealso been a long time since I'd had true shave ice. The inner shop is fairly small, so the line was outside the door. There aren't a lot of spots for seating, which is a bummer. The service was okay, but really just the bare minimum. I have to say the two standouts for me about this shave ice are as follows: the texture of the ice is fantastic - so smooth. It does also mean that it melts quickly, but it's really pleasant to eat. The other standout is the Mac nut ice cream. It's delicious, the bites of macadamia nut give a little crunch, and it all-around is very balanced with the flavors of the shave ice. I got the Sunset Beach, which is passion orange guava and mango. With the ice cream, I personally don't feel like the condensed milk is necessary, but I could totally be wrong.

Ululani's was such a hit after having brunch nearby for my parents' anniversary. My niece and…read morenephews had been waiting for some shaved ice. My mom liked Ululani's in Pearl City last year, so she looked it up, and we were in luck that they also had a location where we were in Waikiki. I had already flew back when they tried it. I had the small strawberry shortcake with strawberry cheesecake ice cream filled inside. The small size was plenty. Whatever ice machine they have was amazing and better than Aulani and Lawson Station. It was so smooth. The flavor was great. There's many ice cream flavors to choose from if you want it filled in the center. I got to try flavors prior to selecting. I thought the ice cream with the shaved ice paired nicely. You don't have to add ice cream if you don't want to. It's more of an order and go kind of place. There's a few tables outside but not many. Only 2 tables are in the shaded area if it's hot out. Prices are reasonable. I paid under $100 for 11 of us. Come check them out for a refreshing dessert near Waikiki beach!