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    Kawaii Ice Wave

    4.4 (58 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Halo Halo
    Clare G.

    The halo halo here was amazing. As someone who grew up in the Philippines, this is actually pretty good. They pack your cup with toppings and ice cream. Went here twice, first time it was really great. Second time, the halo halo was still great but the lady who served it coughed into her hands and handed me my cup. I would have rated this 5 stars but staff cleanliness is a must since you're handling food. This is located at Pearlridge Mall, next to the food court.

    Ube/vanilla swirl ice cream with sprinkles
    Mabeline M.

    First timer cause my daughter wanted to try. Ice cream was soft served in a cup. Ordered the Ube and vanilla swirl with sprinkles. It was definitely yummy! Service was good and quick.

    Mango cheesecake. Expensive but worth it!
    Mary Jane L.

    Oh what a delicious and refreshing snack to have! I got the mango cheesecake and it satisfied my sweet tooth perfectly. I will be having this every time I come to the mall!!

    Can never have enough good shaved ice
    Steve O.

    My sister in law kept raving about how great this place is and how it's better than anywhere else. Really built up my expectations for this place. It was very good but was it THAT much better than anyplace else? I didn't think i was earth shattering but I would recommend it to anyone looking for shaved ice. My strawberry mango ice w ice cream was excellent but I don't think it merits hyping it up to such an unrealistic level, you can only feel a tad bit disappointed

    Jaimie S.

    KAWAII ICE WAVE!!! My favorite place to go for something sweet and cold!!! I've first heard about this place through a yelp elite event, my family went to the Hawaii kai store and when we were walking around Pearlridge we was so happy to see it here! Closer to home, so ofcourse we ordered something. And not surprised that it brought me back to how good it was in Hawaii kai. We come every time we visit the mall now. I've tried different flavors of their ice wave and each one was sooo good. The perfect balance of sweet and refreshing! Yes!!! I said sweet AND refreshing!!! The floats are also our family favorite!! My other half always gets the orange crush flavor and he loves it. We tried their shave ice and milkshakes. Everything DOES NOT disappoint. But my personal favorite is definitely those Ice waves. Mango strawberry just always hits the spot for me. The girls usually working are all super friendly. I have never had bad customer service here. And they make your order on the spot and it really isn't a long wait. They are so good, consistent and quick with their service here. It's an individual stand at Pearlridge near Jamba Juice & Starbucks right at the entrance next to the food court. They have bright pink signs, you can't miss it. Grab your lunch at the food court and don't forget your dessert at Kawaii Ice Wave!

    Mango Cheesecake Ice Waves & (2) Ube Vanilla Swirl soft serve ice cream (Dairy Free) with Oreo topping
    Sach T.

    After eating dinner at Genki Sushi in Pearlridge, we ordered dessert from this kiosk that's located right outside in the mall. Looking over their menu, everything looked so good and found that the ice cream is DAIRY FREE (SOY BASED)...yay! The visuals of their desserts on the menu and outside of their kiosk are awesome so it made it easier to know what to order! We ordered the Ube Vanilla Swirl soft serve ice cream with Oreo topping and Mango Cheesecake Ice Waves. The ice cream was delicious and would definitely order this again! As for the Ice Waves, the ice had 2 layers but as you scoop it with the toppings, it's like eating the toppings with shaved ice that has no flavor. Toppings were good but for $12.50, wouldn't order this again.

    JessicaLynn R.

    A refreshing dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Ordered the mango flavor and strawberry with cheesecake bites. It was good and perfect for this summer weather! Cashier was so friendly and nice.

    Amie N.

    fruity pebble ice, i think this was abt $10?? pretty good small mellow business, the inside was so retro, pink, vibrant kawaii oh my gosh!! wish i got a pic but MUST VISIT jolly cashier too and everything is made to order.

    Barbara D.

    I had to come try the Instagram worthy Ube Cheesecake Sundae! This spot is located at Pearlridge mall right in front of Genki Sushi. The ube soft serve has a hint of ube flavor and more icy texture than a creamy soft serve texture. The small bites of cheesecake and the crunch oreo toppings mixed together with the soft serve is oh so good! My son and I shared one although we could've each had one. It's a great dessert spot and will be back again to try other items!

    Ube Sundae
    Sarah N.

    I can see this spot being popular with the kids and adults who have a sweet tooth. Also a very trendy site for those cutesy pics against Kawaii Ice Wave's decorative wall. For the location, the prices are reasonable, but in my opinion, it's just another high priced item that catches people's attention. Granted, we haven't gone down the list of menu items, so this review is based on our first visit. My wife, son, daughter, and niece tried the Ube Sundae, Chocolate Overload Sundae, and an Oreo Ice Wave. Ube soft serve didn't have much of an ube flavor, but it sure was purple lol. The pieces of cheesecake were good, but overall these are very very SWEET desserts. Not so much our thing, but I'm sure other kids love it.

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    Karen T.

    This is a good sized kiosk in Pearlridge in front of the food court in the upper section. Idk what it's called now but I think it used to be called Uptown? The guy was really nice and friendly. I got the strawberry soda float that was really good and my grandson got a a mango sundae type thing. I finished my float later that day but I was surprised grandson was able to finish his sundae in one sitting. It seemed a little pricey to me $(22) but inflation being what it is, we can pay it or stay home looking at pictures right?

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    Miguel M.

    Saw them at a shopping mall and they were really cute for the aesthetic! I loved the strawberry drink/float I had before, and I also loved their soft serve (it was vegan as well so my vegan friend could enjoy alongside me) , really want to try more of their drinks! - Miguel Morales Photography

    Look for this sign
    Hanna K.

    It is in the shopping mall in the building where Macy's is located. If you are at the other building where the food court is, you will have to go out and walk over or take the monorail which was out of order when we were there. Their little stall is located between GNC and Jamba Juice. Delicious Ube soft service in both the sundae and halo halo. They distribute the toppings evenly in layers so every bite was perfect. The staff worked swiftly and were very kind. There are no tables or chairs to sit at to eat but you can walk around the mall and find some couches here and there.

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    Yuck; threw it out. $6.50 for a lump of ice and high-fructose junk. It's like a snowcone with less flavor for three times the price.

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    This place is AWESOME! My go to is the fruitty pebbles with strawberries! Excellent dessert on a HOT day!

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    Ask the Community - Kawaii Ice Wave

    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Sunset Beach and Na ka oi with ice cream on the bottom rings up for almost $11 each.

    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice

    4.4(179 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    Everyone knows shave ice is the best during the summertime & Ululani's is an all time favorite for…read moreme. It was my first time trying this location in Pearl city. Located in the same shopping center as Times, right on the corner, so there is ample parking. Upon arrival there was a small line but the 2 employees were hard at work. I decided on an "Ulu" size shave ice with Tigers Blood, Lychee, Guava - added li hing sauce & snow cap (both for an additional charge). The shave ice texture was amazing & syrups were really fresh & flavorful! Ululani's started in Maui and uses pure cane sugar for their syrups & ultra filtered water for their ice. I also didn't know how many locations are on island now so it's good to know there's always an Ululani's stop nearby. Will definitely be back!

    We came for dessert after having dinner next door at Kam Bowl in Pearl City. Ululani must be doing…read moregood, because they're popping up all over the island. I remember when they opened their first location on Oahu on Kapahulu. I like the setup of this store. They have ample seating on the inside and they have their merchandise displayed. You can get shirt and bags, besides shave ice. I got the keiki sized Lilikoi Cheesecake $8.99 (lilikoi, coconut layered, cheese cap, mochi). My hubby got the ulu sized mango, pineapple and calamansi $8.59 with mochi $1.50. I liked the flavors in my Lilikoi Cheesecake. The cheese cap was great with the soft mochi pieces. Usually, when I go to Ululani's the shave ice is fine as snow. However, today I had chunks of ice on the bottom of my bowl. It's good that they poke holes in the ice so that the syrup penetrates to the bottom.

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    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Beautiful presentation

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    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Almond Joy: almond, coconut, and chocolate flavors with mochi topping and haupia cream cap... yummy!

    Almond Joy: almond, coconut, and chocolate flavors with mochi topping and haupia cream cap... yummy!

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    Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Small Haupia & Banana Cream

    Mountain Magic Shave Ice

    4.4(511 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Super embarrassed to say that I'm always on the West side and this is the first time I've tried…read morethis place (face palm). I know I've passed it many times on the way to Makaha beach and Pray for Sets. A friend had recommended this place and since we were close by, we decided to drop in. From the moment we entered, we felt like valued guests. The employees were friendly, hospitable, and were super thankful for our business. I ordered rainbow with ice cream and azuki beans. Loved the fact that they use Dave's ice cream (and not the cheap stuff that's probably not even ice cream). The ice is powdery and snow soft and melts in your mouth! The ratio of syrup to ice is just right - it was not overly sweet like some other places. Prices are also SUPER reasonable compared to other tourist places. They also sell aloha wear and accessories, making this place a one stop shop for all your local needs. Definitely make the trip to Makaha to get some delicious shaved ice then walk across the street to enjoy it on the beach.

    We stopped by a shaved ice food truck in Oahu and it was such a great treat on a warm day. The…read moreshaved ice was soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. The syrups tasted really good and refreshing, making it the perfect way to cool down. The service was also very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The staff were kind and helpful while we ordered. If you're in Oahu and craving something sweet and refreshing, this shaved ice food truck is definitely worth a stop.

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    Strawberry and blue vanilla bowl with mochi and ice cream

    Mountain Magic Shave Ice - Keiki size - haupia, pineapple, and lihing flavor with mochi and snowcap

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    Keiki size - haupia, pineapple, and lihing flavor with mochi and snowcap

    Frostcity - Cookies n' cream frost

    Frostcity

    4.9(62 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Frost City is now in Aiea! I frequent the town location, so it's nice to also have one in Aiea…read more This is one of the few places (if not the only place) on Oahu that serves snow-like shave ice. I went with the mango and coconut combo. The mango was delicious, as always, but the coconut was far more subtle and ended up getting overpowered by the bold mango flavor. I'd probably order them separately next time. Despite the enjoyable shave ice, I knocked down a star for because of the lack of ventilation. The interior is actually a lot nicer than the one in town, but for some reason, it was pretty stuffy in there and the air was stale. It made for an uncomfortable dine-in experience.

    First time trying here. Flag football in Salt Lake before lunch followed by basketball in Aina…read moreHaina in the afternoon to watch grandson called for something cold and refreshing for the afternoon slump. Found Frostcity in Aiea on Yelp. Ordered two mint chocolate combos to go although we ate it in the car in front of their shop. Fresh fruit like watermelon and colorful mochi cubes topped the mint portion drizzled with perhaps chocolate Magic Shell. After finishing off the bowl at least to me, mint doesn't cut it like the chocolate flavor. Next time if I happen to return I'd probably select just a single flavor instead of a combo. They also have smoothies and soups too. The mud pie sounds pretty tempting too. Not creamy like a rich ice cream but a novelty to your tastebuds. Service was quick. Many indoor tables and a game near the front.

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    Frostcity - Lilikoi... dairy-free and refreshing!

    Lilikoi... dairy-free and refreshing!

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    Cherry on Top - Mix of dole whip and samurai

    Cherry on Top

    4.5(499 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Froyo is back! And cherry on top is taking off by storm. Definitely gives me the nostalgia of…read moreyogurtland and menchies. Build your own bowl to your liking. It's .79/oz and that actually comes out to be very cheap. Lots of flavors like tart, banana, samurai vanilla, honeydew, lychee tart and others! Toppings include almonds, granola cracker, fresh fruit, cheesecake, sprinkles, and many more. It's an adorable dessert stop and would recommend. It was packed when we went! Would go back for a nice nighttime snack.

    We had dinner in the area and stopped by for dessert. Judy C. showed us this place a while back and…read morewe liked it. This place is always busy. People must love frozen yogurt. You grab a bowl, fill it with the soft serve of your choice and put on your toppings. It's charged by weight. It's $0.79 for an oz. When you check out, they put the bowl on the scale and they tell you how much your bowl is. Our bowl came out to 13.8 oz. and we paid around $11. The flavors they had today were vanilla, chocolate, coffee, yellow cake batter, strawberry, original tart, taro, lychee tart, Hawaiian Delight, Dole Whip, Samurai Blue Vanilla and Samurai Honeydew. We got the Hawaiian Delight and Dole Whip swirl topped with tiny mochi bits. Both of the flavors blended well. The Hawaiian Delight tasted like strawberry guava and on the sweeter side. The Dole Whip was pineapple and on the tart side. It was perfect on this hot day.

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