Awesome treat for some relief from the heat. Went on a weekday afternoon. Not too long of a line and was able to grab a table. Ended up ordering their Mango-berry Paradise - was the right amount of sweetness and didn't immediately start dripping everywhere. Good times - will be back! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Mangoberry Paradise - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I went here to try their hot chocolate specifically! So no shave ice review here They do a toasted marshmallow rim which is super yummy, and you can scoop it into your cup or eat it off the sides. The chocolate itself was pretty rich and had a nice flavor, perfect for the cooler weather we had when I purchased it (couple months ago) The service was welcoming and pretty fast considering both items are pre-made and just need to be poured and torched. The shop is located on an unassuming street corner, and street parking is your only option so it may be tricky depending on time of day. There wasn't any outdoor seating so it's definitely something you take to go I'll have to come back sometime soon to try their shaved ice, they have so many options! read more

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Friendly staff, generous portions, and high quality shaved ice! The small tables and chairs outside the order window is a genius idea because we couldn't wait until we got to the car to eat our bowls of Hawaiian deliciousness. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Created our own bowls of YUMMAYYYYY! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It's closed!!!!!!!! Business is closed!!!!!. Need to update so people don't drive 20 miles to come here like we did.

All around 5 stars The employees were so sweet and kind they were patient Service was decently fast This is by far the best shaved ice I've had since my trip to Hawaii The mochi was delicious, fresh fruit, good flavors that don't taste fake if that makes sense! I recommend you go and if there isn't outdoor seating bring a chair and enjoy with everyone on the sidewalk Good environment all around read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - I forgot the name I think it was called tropical bliss or something like that - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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It was my first visit and the staff were very friendly while I perused the menu and answered all of my questions! I ended up deciding on the taro Twist but subbing ube syrup instead of banana. While the menu price is for the large size, you can also order the signature menu items in a small, which I did. The shaved ice was delicious! I walked over to the location and although they do have a few tables and seats outside I decided to walk home. Unfortunately the bowls are not the sturdiest and I ended up losing about a quarter of my shaved ice when the bowl collapsed in my hands and created a landslide. So maybe eat your ice there, or hold gently in both hands. This is definitely not a walk-and-eat kind of dish. Even losing a bunch to the sidewalk, the small bowl was still big enough to filling and very good. I will be back! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Taro Twist with ube syrup instead of banana. Delicious. - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Stopped by today because I was craving something cold and it did not disappoint! I got a Keiki size with Tiger's Blood and Hawaiian Dream; such a perfect combo for a hot day. The ice was super soft and fluffy, and they added just the right amount of syrup (not too sweet, not too light). Definitely hit the spot. I'll for sure be coming back! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shave Ice- Hawaiian Dream and Tigers Blood Keiki size - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Such a sweet spot! The place itself is small, but there are a few tables outside to sit. They have a nice variety of flavors and add ons and their portions are generous. The staff is also very friendly and helpful, would definitely come back for more! read more

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Extremely friendly service with incredible shaved ice! As of now they are my top place to grab some shaved ice. They're in the corner of Walnut & Wardlow with a cute ambiance to it so you won't miss it. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Custom with Lychee & Strawberry flavor syrup with added strawberries - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Full bold flavored syrups/juices and the softest shave ice in SoCal. At least from what I've tried. They make the mochi in house too. Can't wait to go back, I tried POG, melon and cracked with coconut cream and mango condensed milk. They also have li hing mui powder you can add in top. Will definitely be back. read more

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My fave local Hawaiian shaved ice stand! So many delicious and unique flavors. You can customize your own or order one of their creations- you can't go wrong either way. The people working are always super friendly! I feel like I'm part of their ohana haha. A couple of tables for seating but you won't be sitting down for long with how fast you'll devour your shaved ice! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Authentic shave ice and the people are wonderful! The most perfect afternoon treat. Sweetened condensed milk on top is a MUST!

So yummy. All syrups and shaved ice were delicious. There is no inside and no where to sit, not a problem for adults, but difficult for kids to manage a large mound of ice. We lost half of our shaved ice to the floor. Also it's located on the corner of 2 bigger streets which was a little challenging while waiting for our order with a little one. Over all we would come back. read more

Pop up style Hawaiian shaved ice in the heart of Long Beach. I try to make a stop here after work or whenever I can to try one of their signature flavors. Hand shaved and crafted, it will be a wait but always worth it. They are always happy to help with recommendations and always connect with customers. I can't wait until they get a location to permanently set up shop. read more

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Being so close to my house I had to try this Hawaiian shaved ice spot! Located on the corner of Walnut Ave and Wardlow Rd, and connected to an eyebrow salon, KoaKai Shave Ice is open during the afternoon most days and serves right outside of their window. With Hawaiian music playing softly from a Bluetooth speaker disguised as a rock, and 3 folding chairs on the corner, you're transported to Hawaii (minus the beach, palm trees, and $800 plane ticket). On to my 3-tier review! Quality: A+ The shaved ice is light, almost like fresh snow. The ingredients tasted like fresh puréed fruits and the condensed milk gives it that creamy sweet finish that defines Hawaiian shaved ice. Today we tried the MangoBerry, Kona coffee, PunchBerry, and Tropical Breeze bowls. The fruity bowls were exactly as I described with fresh fruit puree sauces and condensed milk with little popping boba & fresh sliced fruits adorning the rim. The Kona coffee bowl was very good too with a scoop of vanilla ice cream at the bottom. I'd compare it to like having a McDonald's McCafe Coffee in shaved ice form. Very sweet, very coffee (if that makes sense). The quality of ingredients is on par with some of the best shaved ice that I've had in Hawaii. Price: B The MangoBerry bowl was the most expensive item on the menu at $10.50. Other bowls ranged between $8-10. The amount of shaved ice is about right if it was $8, but for $10.50 I expected a smidge more. Maybe it's inflation but $11 for shaved ice seems steep to me. Service: A Like I said, it's just a window and the person working the cashier, so service is solely judged on my interaction with the employee and the time we waited. We were greeted very warmly and given plenty of time to decide without feeling rushed. After putting in our order they asked if we had a punchcard, which we didn't, so they gladly gave us one and stamped 4 orders out. 4 more and we get a free bowl! I love loyalty programs and ones that are actually attainable. The only criticism I give is the wait time. Not sure if a 10-15min wait for shaved ice is normal, but maybe because they were shaving the ice fresh? As we waited the line grew to about 8 people, so I hope they sped up the process to meet the demands. Overall a pleasurable customer service experience. Overall: A With high quality ingredients and excellent customer service, KoaKai Shaved Ice delivers Hawaii to you in a small bowl of ice cold creamy-fruity goodness. The price might make you take a second look being a couple dollars more than you'd expect, but it beats paying for an $800 plane ticket to Hawaii! So why not have a little taste of Hawaii without leaving California? Mahalo KoaKai! I highly recommend ya! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - MangoBerry bowl - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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2nd review for KoaKai. It's been a few months. And, look (pics), I ended up getting the same thing, because the first Blue Coconut Dream was still lingering in my fond memories. They also let me try their Matcha Chocolate Strawberries! Yum. Hubby ordered a Li-Hing and really liked his. I'm so happy to see this sweet couple is going strong with their small businesses and wish them well. Though they are a walk-up window, they've added a few places to sit outside to enjoy their fluffy creations since my last visit. Get there early, as their hours are limited and flavors run out. We were lucky to sneak in right before they packed up, and were able to catch their smiling faces serving up a quality product right up til the end. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Blue Coconut Dream, Li-Hing and my cute husband - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The shave ice was so soft and perfect. The people were really nice and gave us complimentary mochi. I do wish there were more tables/chairs. I'm glad they have warmers. read more

I happened to be driving down Wardlow Road and was stopped at a red light and looked to my right and saw a little hole in the wall with people hanging out and Hawaiian shaved ice being made. I was surprised. I finally tried it on Valentine's Day and it was so delicious. I'm so happy that there's a place like this since "The Fresh Shave" from Kauai left Long Beach. The texture is super super soft and it reminded me of being in Kona at the Ironman start eating my Hawaiian shaved ice that was super super soft. Easy to order and friendly staff. read more

Hot chocolate too! KoaKai you are outdoing yourself. It was amazing! Hubby brought it home, so not sure what kind it is. My guess is cookies and marshmallows. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Yumminess! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Such an amazing corner shop with delicious and authentic shaved ice as well as exceptional service! The place was nicely decorated and busy as well. We order just one Keiki bowl with Tiger's blood and some toppings, and it was absolutely delicious, the house-made mochi especially. They did only put one flavor out of the two in our initial order, but made up for it by giving us a whole other keiki bowl with the other flavor, plus some extra mochi. An incredible hidden gem and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for tasty shaved ice and great service! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Tiger's blood and Piña colada with condensed milk and mochi - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

If you're in Long Beach and craving something sweet, refreshing, and absolutely next-level, you have to stop by KoaKai Shave Ice! This place is truly a gem. The shave ice here is unbelievably soft -- it literally melts in your mouth. The flavors are vibrant and delicious. You can tell there's so much care put into every cup. I love how customizable everything is too... you can build the perfect combo every time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and It's the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation, even if you just stopped by on your lunch break. I'm officially obsessed -- this is hands down my new favorite spot for a sweet treat in Long Beach. Highly, highly recommend! read more

This shave ice really reminds me of the shave ice from Hawai'i! A family business, staff was very friendly and accommodating! They serve large portions for regular size, definitely worth the visit. I hope they expand to a store because I'll be back! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - 3 Regular sized (POG Bliss top left, [Matcha, Melona, Blue Hawaii] middle right, [Mango, Lilikoi, & Blue Hawaii] bottom) - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

This is such a great hidden local gem. The staff is friendly and helpful. The menus is pretty straight forward and everything looks good (have yet to try all the flavors ). It's outdoor and small but perfect for a sweet treat. The area is clean with a small stand with utensils and water with some seating. They have two sizes but the small is DEFINITELY a good portion (I got the large and could barely finish it). They have seasonal flavors in which I got the guava flavor and it's SO delicious. Pricing is pretty fair and varies depending on what you're getting. Overall I'd recommend this place since it's super kid friendly. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Guava Bliss - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

SOOOO YUMMY!! i ordered a regular sized shave ice with flavors lilikoi, li hing gummy bear, and lychee and added mochi, mango ice cream, strawberry puree, strawberries, and mango condensed milk. the ice was the perfect texture and the flavors were nice and evenly spread through the dessert. also the MOCHI WAS SO GOOD!!! service was amazing and the girl taking my order was so patient with me :) good amount of seating outside too! will def come back again!! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Consistently delicious! They also take time to make each order super cute, regardless of the size. However, I do not recommend getting it to go. I felt like I only got half of the order last time I got it to go. It is a bit of a wait but worth it. read more

Brought me back to Hawaii as well as the soft shaved ice from the snow balls in NOLA. The flavors and the fruit and or drizzles of crème make these treats so refreshing and enjoyable I definitely will be back. read more

Super yummy Hawaiian Shaved Ice in Long Beach! The workers always say aloha and they're so friendly. The Hawaiian music always gives such a nice island vibe. A great spot for the summer months to come read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Hawaiian Shaved Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Just like how they have it on the island. Glad we got one not far from us. We live in the city of Orange, and drove to Long Beach to give KoaKai Shave Ice a try and it did not disappoint one bit. The gentleman who took care of us was very pleasant, forgive me for not remembering your name. Small spot but, enough to whip up these cold gems! Well done, KoaKai Ohana! read more

That was BOMB!! We got a keiki sized BYO with POG and lemonade flavors, plus condense milk, mochi, strawberries, and vanilla ice cream. It was soooo good. Perfect for a hot day like today! We are def coming back. My husband ordered and he said the service was good, they were really nice. There was also a good amount of people lining up. The experience really makes you feel like you're in Hawaii. I really really liked their mochi, it tasted freshly made and kind of reminded me of a Filipino espasol. 10/10 would recommend! read more

We're addicted! Always such a refreshing and delicious treat! We love their Taro Twist flavor but love any combo we build ourself. Not only is the shaved ice yummy but the owners are always so happy and friendly. read more

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Like a taste of the islands in our backyard! So glad this stand is here in LB. Affordable, tasty, and authentic! I love my li hing and POG! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - My own creation! Li hing, tigers blood, and pineapple with condensed milk on top! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Creamy, soft Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Caught a glimpse on my IG feed and went for their after dark hours. The family there are all smiles which I always appreciate very much. Thank you for serving us! read more

This place is so good, it's like I'm in Hawaii. I would suggest coming during the earlier hours because they can sell out, their shaved ice is THAT good. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Tropical Breeze and build your own shaved ice! - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

The best shaved ice in Long Beach hands down. The texture of the shaved ice is unbelievably soft and fluffy, just like the authentic Hawaiian shaved ice I remember from vacation. It's not the crunchy, snow cone kind; it's the real deal. The staff are also super friendly, and the vibe is laid-back and welcoming. If you're in Long Beach, do yourself a favor and stop by! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

So good! This place is a must try, I like how they layered the flavors so everything had a flavor and not just ice! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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KOAKAI IS AMAZING! My family and I are obsessed with this place. The owners/staff are very friendly and welcoming. The ice is finely shaved which makes for an enjoyable snow cone. The syrups are not overly sweet and they don't make you feel sickly at all! May God bless this business. read more

10/10! Highly recommend, super friendly staff with authentic Hawaiian style shaved ice. Great flavors and fresh mochi topping! We will definitely be back! read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shaved ice from KoaKai - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

This place is all hype, no substance. We tried their popular mango coconut shaved ice & another with 3 flavors including an upgrade to their house made flavor. It was sooo underwhelming. On a hot day, we appreciated the ice, but the flavor was weak, & unimpressive. The line was long, with no place to sit but directly on the sidewalk where traffic was passing fast. (Yes there are 2-3 folding chairs, which are taken up. Nothing on the side of the building. That would take too much common sense) They give you a gearm-y vibrator thing so you know when your order is ready, which is helpful because you have to wait 15-20 minutes to get your shaved ice! I really wanted to like this place. Did not bring back any good island vibes from fond memories of a Hawaiian vacation. Maybe they were having a bad day. Will try again & update if my score changes. I'm the meantime, I'm scratching my head wondering... How can you goof so badly on something so simple? Such a shame. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Mango + coconut something - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

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Best shaved ice I've had outside of Haleiwa, Hawaii! The flavors were on point & not overly sweet or syrupy. Great selection of toppings. The service was just as wonderful as the shaved ice. The team of 3 behind the counter treated me like a friend. Looking forward to Koa Kai finding a permanent home & being part of our Cal Heights neighborhood. read more

KoaKai Shave Ice - Shaved Ice Near Me - Long Beach, California

Our family was very excited to know that an authentic Hawaiian Shave Ice business was opening up in our neighborhood. Being consistently GREAT is often not always easy for any type of food establishment, well- KoaKai Shave Ice has actually delivered GREAT every time we have visited. We have also brought several friends to try it out and they all LOVE it. We are sooooooooo happy that they are a part of our community - we would love for them to continue to flourish and STAY here ( selfishly for us lol!) Please support this local small business, they are wonderful. read more