@fortunefoodfinds: "Aloha, from your no. 1 FLAN! A #7 Milk Shave Ice with Mochi Balls n' Double…read moreFlan from ICE GARDEN in Aiea. Icy, milky, n' a variety of textures, that all work so yuMmm-ILY together!" SERVICE: fast, came when there was only a few people in line INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: order through the window, floor beneath The Alley/Aiea Bowl, same level as McDonald's WAIT TIME: 5 mins before placing order, another 5 mins to receive shave ice PARKING: free lot, have shaded garage OVERALL COMMENTS: note that they are CASH ONLY. Have a lot of pre-set items on the menu or you can build your own. My go-to is their #7 bc I like to have both mochi balls n' flan, while keeping the shave ice simple. Best eaten when you have a bit of flan + the shave ice to have the perfect balance of sweetness. If you eat the top part of the shave ice alone, you won't get the full sweetness. The flan, mochi, n' shave ice give all the textures. Definitely a great treat on a hot day!

Great custard! But otherwise just alright…read more Food - 3/5 Star of the show is the custard, which was great. However, some of the syrups tasted too medicinal. Maybe we're just used to the homemade/natural syrups that most places use now. We also got mochi which was decent. Service - 5/5 Friendly service! Ambiance - 4/5 Cash only. There is only a window to order from but the plaza has tables outside to sit at.

We come here all the time for a little treat and are never disappointed! I love the brown sugar…read moremilk tea. The owner is super nice, and the rest of the staff is pretty cool too.

did not understand what i wanted. i wanted a fresh fruit orange smoothie. what i got was blended…read moreorange ice cubes. this was not a fresh fruit orange with out pineapples. they sign said short staffed but there was 4 workers? any way even tho jamba juice is more expensive they would of under stood what i wanted. this was a waste of my $6 because i did not get a smoothie. it was so horrible that i had to throw it away and go to starbucks to get a actual smoothie.

Stopped by Aloha Creamery, and I haven't been here since it was still Samurai!…read more The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which always makes a place stand out. Service was quick and easy, making it the perfect grab-and-go spot. The soft serve is my favorite, and it definitely did not disappoint. I got the swirl with vanilla and strawberry. It was just as good as I remember it. Creamy, smooth, and just the right amount of sweetness. The small size was still pretty generous. There are lots of local snacks and goodies available for purchase. I haven't tried it yet but the customizable popcorn is such a fun touch too. Overall, such a great spot with kind staff and delicious treats!

So on! They have so many choices for ice cakes and popcorn. They also have two soft serve machines…read more One with classic blue vanilla and strawberry. The day we went, the other machine had chocolate and coffee. We got there later in the day and everyone was super friendly, and even offered samples. Walk in and order to take out, no seating available. There are some benches outside of the store. Next to Times in Aiea Shopping Center.

Reopened where samurais was located on the bottom floor next to times…read more They have a lot of crack seed packages and typical samurai swirl soft serve in to-go containers. They only have one size cup for their fresh soft serve. The flavors are constantly changing and the it is super soft and light. They also have fresh popcorn that can be scooped into bags along with mochi crunch or cheddar cheese.

I can take this off my bookmark list and am pleased to advise I will be back....often!…read more I was beyond sad when Samurai closed this location and have often wondered who would take its place. New owners, basically same products I am once again a happy patron. Ohh, the popcorn. Big popcorn, seasoned with the traditional furukaki-ihurricane seasoning that I crave when watching movies. I'm not saying I'm lazy but I don't like to make my own popcorn, never seem to get it perfect like TOP gets it. I keep wiping my right hand on my capris as I'm writing this because I didn't want to wait. So I ate the soft serve icy ice cream first cuz I wanted to be able to tell you if you liked its predecessor cups and cones you'll be getting much of the same including Ube and Matcha. Parking in the Times lot is plentiful, associates are smiling and helpful. Not tipping asked on CC checkout. A little more expensive than prior owner but everything is so I'm not complaining. Just happy as a piglet in popcorn!

Obsessed with this Bake you a Smile! I love their mochi…read moreparfaits (banana cookie butter being my favorite), and their fruit mochis. I love how fresh the mochi is and how it doesn't get hard when refrigerated! First time trying the mango mochi, it was so good and refreshing with real mango inside!

Their mochi is always so popular and I go to their pop ups at Nordstrom and Kahala Mall! Everything…read moreis so delicious but I ALWAYS get their chi chi dango filled mochi. The mochi is so soft and perfectly powdered so it doesn't stick to the paper. My biggest pet peeve is when the mochi sticks to the paper... Not a good vibe. At all. Bake You A Smile is one of my favorite mochis to get on-island. Service is quick and I suggest to check their Instagram because they will always post where they are and what they will be selling.

Who knew bowling alley food would be so popular?? This is a popular stop for travelers coming from…read morethe airport to stop when they arrive. The restaurant wait was packed for a Saturday afternoon!! The tasty chicken was delightful and my friend got some type of steak that she enjoyed too. I took the leftover chicken home and it was just a tasty later! Staff was nice and attentive. Bathrooms clean.

Kane worst server in a long time. Bruce,you need to contact…read moreme because your party of 4 that has been patronizing you over 10 years are now done with the Alley. Terrible experience this afternoon,starting with the rice cooker at far end of bar where server used her BARE HANDS to untangle noodles or whatever is in that rice cooker. Disgusting

When the topic of "Best Poke" makes its rounds; Ryder's is a place that I don't see mentioned…read moreoften, and it's criminal! Do yourselves a favor and get the gingah avocado poke. You won't regret it. Spicy ahi is also the classic safe pick, but be warned... This one packs more heat then most. Fresh ono poke is not the only thing about this place. As their name says, shave ice and desserts like their kulolo sundae are also a do not skip. Ever warm and welcoming, do not shy away from meeting Ryder and his pops. Hear for yourself what makes this place so special

It's always so dangerous to have Ryders so close to work for me. Out of all our Poke places, my…read morehusband and I absolutely LOVE Ryders Poke and Shave Ice. First, the staff is always so kind, accommodating, and patient. If you're ever on the fence, they're always so willing to help guide you in the right direction to give you the best poke experience. Although they've only got a few flavors of Poke, it's perfectly enough! They give you a hefty amount of rice and poke with every bowl; I always have some left over every time and their poke flavors are always SO amazing, regardless of what combination you choose (although, I would recommend their Gingah and Spicy Shoyu together). Although I love their bowls, I would absolutely recommend getting their pound of poke deal. You can divvy up the weight of poke any way you want, so usually my husband and I get a quarter of a different flavor poke and just make our rice at home--the only downside to doing this is that you don't get the fun toppings (furikake and crunchy mochi). Also, just a disclaimer, their space is extremely small with limited bar-type seating, so plan to take your bowl/food to go if you want to be comfortable. The only reason why I'm docking 1 star is because unfortunately, some of their toppings are a little too expensive to add on for the amount that you get. Other than that, Ryder's will not disappoint--I promise! I always recommend this Poke Shop to all of our visitors and I'm not stopping now--try Ryder's out if you're in the area!

I live in Aiea, for years we've been without a doughnut shop!!…read more Island Glaze showed up a couple of years ago and I am thrilled! I really enjoy their glazed doughnuts, they taste like Krispy Kreme to me! I have cruised through the other choices and liked several of them! They do a good job with their fruit flavors. Strawberry, guava, and passion fruit were yummy! Peanut butter and jelly was good too! The people there are always eager to please and very friendly, even when I can't decide what I want to try! The shop itself is bright, there are places to sit and areas for kids to play! More importantly the shop smells heavenly and the doughnuts are fresh!!

I went around 12:30pm, selection was scarce. Go early. She…read moresaid the ones that are out, she could make really quick or gas in the back, then I asked for about 5 different doughnuts that she checked and said they were out and cannot make. I settled on a dozen, 2 glazed, 1 strawberry mango, 1 choc mac nut, 1 pb & j, and 1 oreo ubae. I didn't really care for them. The doughnuts were soft but like, flat. Kind of like soggy. Can tell it was sitting for a long time. A lot of interesting flavors. It's good that they sold out of a lot by noon! If you come by, make sure to go early or it's slim pickings. Very open/spacious interior. I was the only one there so it was quiet and chill, there's seats and a couch to wait on.