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    Kulu Kulu

    4.3 (365 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Shaun N.

    Damn! I had no idea this existed! I usually find myself at the Hobron location so I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon this. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sure it's a busy food court so the atmosphere is a bit chaotic however it still lives up to the hype.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The pastries are always awesome! Sure I didn't eat everything but my family, especially my mother loves this place. A little pricey but worth it! The young lady helping me was superb! So friendly and hospitable and had just a welcoming personality that like wants you to come back to buy more! It's a 100% for me!

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    Cherry D.

    Whatever we bought from the shop was devoured with great pleasure! So fresh! We considered bringing some home to San Diego but afraid we'd end up eating all on the plane.

    Strawberry Shortcake 1x  (Baked) cheesecake 2x  Kona coffee Tiramisu 4x  Chocolate cake 1x
    Jordan S.

    Most AMAZING tiny dessert place ever!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was amazing and always welcoming, and the environment was crazy lol, but friendly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The tiramisu was absolutely extraordinary!! The cakes are so well put together, very soft, fresh, and looks SO stunning! We ordered from here 2-3 times with at least 4-5 different cakes / cream puffs each visit! 100/10 would VERY HIGHLY recommend this place!!! # of times ordered: = Highly recommend! Strawberry Shortcake (1x) Baked cheesecake (2x's) Double Cream (Custard & whipped cream) puff (1x) Kona coffee Tiramisu (3x-4x's) Kona Coffee roll cake (1x) Chocolate cake (1x)

    Clara K.

    They have two locations--one at the Royal Hawaiian Center food court and another inside Shirokiya Japan Village Walk at Ala Moana Center. Their outside seating has a great view of the area. Their Japanese cakes and cream puffs are lightly sweetened, delicious, and often shaped like fun animals. The drinks are just as tasty, and they also offer seasonal-themed cakes from the bakery. A good place to stop by while you are in the area.

    Hannah H.

    kulu kulu is a Japanese dessert shop that is part of the Royal Hawaiian's food court; they also have a location in Eaton Square. We came here to purchase a couple of cream puffs and sliced rainbow cake. The items seem more fresh at this location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service is friendly, and there's seating at the food court area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] +friendly service +located at the Royal Hawaiian's food court

    Dean H.

    We wanted a sweet treat after a terrible dinner experience at Yama udon. We got the cream puff and the rainbow cake. It was delicious! The cream puff was just the right amount to sweet and creamy. The filling was filled perfectly, not too little and not too crazy. The pastry part was fresh and flaky. The rainbow cake was moist and tasty. It even looked great. The layers were small and cool looking. As you know, pastry should look good to the eye as it's part of the experience. I would not hesitate to buy these items from this bakery. I will be back again for sure!

    Unique flavors and love how it shows the bakers who made it
    Minnie C.

    Kulu Kulu is located in the food court of the Royal Hawaiian Center. Before arriving to Honolulu, I made a note to check this place out since I love Japanese pastries. They offer super cute cream puffs and cakes, and I wish I could've tried more but I was so full from dinner. Sakiho assisted us with getting our choice of cakes and also helped my fiancé and his family create a memorable memory. After dinner, we decided to get a slice of tiramisu for my fiancé's dad for his birthday and Sakiho helped us light a candle and wrote happy birthday beautifully on a chocolate. I also got the cake she created which was the earl grey peach cheesecake, which was more like a sponge cake with how fluffy the cake was. The cake itself wasn't too sweet and the earl grey was nice but not too strong. I'm glad I was able to try it out, I really recommend!

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    Candace F.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a super cute dessert pastry spot and a gem located at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are fair and probably little cheaper than Ala Moana. Kulu Kulu has many different decadent options offering milk and cream with jelly, pudding and other delicious yumminess. The most popular item by far are the light fluffy cream pastries reminiscent of bearded papa days. We ordered 4 cream pastries all different..strawberry, buttercream, chocolate and another that tasted a little like caramel. The outside pastry was light and airy...host to the real star. The cream...oh sooo good. Strawberry buttercream was sandwiched between two light shells. Cream was fluffy soft and not filling but so satisfying. The taste of the buttercream had me craving for more. We want to definitely try the drinks and other desserts in the future. Love that royal Hawaiians validates for locals! Will definitely be back!

    Mango mousse cake
    Marisa G.

    This is my first time to their Waikiki location. I've been to their Shirokiya location hundreds of times before they closed. They're located on the 2nd floor at the food court at Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center. Parking is located in their garage. Spend $10 and you get 3 hours free. Kulu Kulu is hands down one of my favorite bakeries on the island! Their little slices of cakes are my favorite... pricey but so good and they make me happy! The cakes are light and not heavy and not super sweet. They used to have these hello kitty shaped waffles filled with custard and other fillings back at Shirokiya and they got rid of that when that location closed. Those were also my favorite :( Don't forget to ask for a stamp card when you go. When you fill up their stamp cards, you receive $10 off!! So I actually filled up a card and will use it on my next visit :)

    January special
    Roxanne P.

    Kulu Kulu in Honolulu is a hidden gem for dessert lovers! I tried their Matcha Tropical Mousse Cake (January special), and it was incredible. The rich matcha flavor paired perfectly with the creamy tropical mousse creating a light yet indulgent treat. The texture was smooth and airy. Definitely a must-try! Video Review will be posted on Tik Tok and Instagram soon @Foxyappetite

    Ube latte with ube soft serve
    Crystal K.

    The review is for the Ube latte with the Ube soft serve on top. The Ube latte was not good but the Ube soft serve was decent. Overall the drink wasn't worth it and it was basically a cup of ice

    Royal Hawaiian shopping center
    Susan B.

    Excellent pastry only Kulu Kulu does not disappoint...they are Japanese Pâtisserie makes their cakes and coffee jelly either cream or soft cream that I like very much! They do have soy milk too! The bakery shop is in Eaton Square., pick up is street parking only. I ordered my moms birthday strawberry shortcake that they engraved it on piece of a white chocolate block my moms birthday greetings that was perfectly made! We celebrated her birthday at Taromina Italian restaurant they kindly held my cake and chef kindly decorated with orchid flowers and mint! My whole family ate all of the cake in no time! The next day we went back again order cheesecake, rainbow cake and chocolate cake that satisfied our dessert after Lunch in our hotel room. I'll suggest all try their cake a bit petite for the price one pays but it is worth it

    Ashley H.

    Kulu Kulu is a Japanese style cake shop in Hawaii! One of the most popular cakes in Japan and a favorite pick for birthdays is The Strawberry Shortcake- Layered sponge cake with fresh strawberries and lightly sweetened whipped cream bring a taste of joy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The shop itself is small, but the service was friendly and very quick![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Next time you need something sweet I would suggest giving this bakery a try!

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    I ordered a cake from here for a small wedding party, the cake was absolutely delicious and fresh, I would definitely buy from there again.

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    Aloha! i just want to ask if you do custom birthday cakes? about 7-8 inches? if it yes how much it cost?

    Aloha! Thank you for reaching out to us! Yes, we do. Please contact us from our website. We will send you the estimate.… 

    Are the jelly drinks, slightly sweet, sweet, or very sweet? Need to watch the sugar.

    You can customize your level of sweetness.

    Do they have Japanese cheesecake?

    Yes

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    Delivery through BiteSquad

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    Inside seating
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