Wow--another amazing night at Niu Soft Serve. Dairy-free and gluten-free ice cream that actually tastes this good? You wouldn't have thought you'd ever be eating ice cream without your beloved dairy... and yet, here you are. Okay--real talk. If you're lactose intolerant or gluten-free, this place is kind of a dream. There are so many options, and not in a "sad substitute" way--like actually good. The whole vibe? It's giving Papa's Freezeria. If you know, you know. And if you know... you're a real one. You go for something fun--maybe the ube and coconut swirl with salted fudge (yes, the fudge is dairy-free). It makes no difference--it's still rich, still chocolatey, still incredible. Or you build your own moment--ube base, organic peanut butter (tastes just like regular peanut butter), plus pretzels and Oreos on top. It sounds chaotic, but it works. It really works. One thing you notice? The spoons are tiny. Like... tiny tiny. And weirdly, it's kind of perfect. You're forced to slow down, actually enjoy it, not just inhale your dessert in two seconds. Also, somehow it's not aggressively cold--no brain freeze, which feels like a miracle. And the service? So kind. The staff are friendly, patient, and super accommodating--letting you try different flavors if you're unsure and helping you figure out what you'll actually like. It makes the whole experience feel even better. Parking can be a little tricky. You might luck out with street parking, but they do have a shared lot--you may just need to circle a bit if it's busy. Overall, it's such a good post-dinner sweet treat spot. You already know you're coming back. And next time... maybe trying the sammies Yours truly, RARA Reviews read more

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This was my first time at Niu Soft Serve, although I've followed them on Instagram for some time and I had wanted to try the hot kulolo sundae for a while. When I entered today, I actually accidentally asked about a product from a different soft serve place I also follow on Instagram--I had gotten mixed up and asked about the other place's product here. Oops. Sorry about that, guys. Once I got situated, I tried the hot kulolo sundae with roasted grain soft serve and it was very good. The roasted grain is a very soft flavor, not overly harsh at all and it worked nicely against the hot, sweet kulolo. The mac nut crumbles on top added a nice texture and crunch. My husband got the "cookies and peanut butta" sundae with toasted niu soft serve. I got to have a little bite and it was good as well. There's a lot going on in that flavor combination but he said he liked it a lot. There's plenty of crunch, texture combos with the soft serve and the pretzels/cookies, etc. Four stars instead of five because the person who was serving me and rang me up was not very friendly. They didn't really answer questions I had and didn't smile at me at all. For example, I asked about the difference between the toasted niu and the niu soft serve, and they said "They're both coconut." I further asked, "but one is toasted coconut?" "Yes." Getting brief, clipped answers like that comes across as cold and disinterested in explaining the product or encouraging people to learn more about it--I mean, I've never been to this place before so I have no clue about the products other than what I'd seen on Insta! Maybe I offended this person by accidentally asking about a product that another company on island sells; maybe they were having a bad day. But I didn't leave feeling particularly welcomed by them, and my husband even mentioned, unprompted, that he felt like that employee seemed to be disinterested in helping us. I will say the male employee that was in there at the same time was helpful, kind, and cheerful, which helped balance my experience out. I believe that was 'Aiku'e, the business owner, and he helped turn the experience around from pretty negative. I would come back again and give Niu another try but in looking back through previous reviews for this company, it seems I'm not the only one who has experienced a worker with no aloha, not very friendly ... so I have a feeling it's maybe the luck of the draw who ends up at the counter when you're there. I live pretty close by and actually within biking distance of here, so if I come back again and have a good experience the second time, I'm willing to write the first experience off as a bad day. The soft serve itself was delicious; I'd just love a positive experience that involved learning more about the menu options and a friendlier worker providing my food next time as well. read more

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We got there for dessert didn't know they close 8:00 pm on Mon, Wed, Thurs. and close at 9:00 pm on Fri, Sat, Sun. We lucked out on parking, I guess because we got there at 7:30 pm and most places were either closed or starting to close. I ordered the plain coconut which was good with a light taste of coconut. My wife had the coconut with Oreo cookie bits and it went really well with the coconut flavor. read more

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Every visit to Niu Soft Serve has been amazing -- until this last one My friend picked up some of their chocolate chip cookies to bring home. The last time we had them, they were easily an 9/10 -- big, crisp on the outside, and loaded with chocolate chips. This time, they were a huge letdown. There were almost no chocolate chips, the cookies were overly thick and soft, and they completely lacked the nice crispy edges we remembered. For such large cookies, it was surprising (and disappointing) to find so few chips. It's hard to feel excited about returning and spending money again after an experience like this. I really hope the management sees this and takes steps to bring the quality back to what it used to be. read more

I love coming back here! This is the only dessert I can eat that I don't feel super full, everything is so light and delicious! Best kulolo sundae on the island might be controversial but I will stand on it. Always busy because it's the best! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Kulolo sundae - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I 100000% recommend you come here for a SWEET TREAT. It's the best. I got a swirl of mixed berry and this sweet milk. That was good, although it was a little gritty because of the fresh berries. HOWEVER, if you get the UBE flavor. It's OUT OF THIS WORLD. Super creamy, it doesn't taste like an artificial flavor, and not too sweet. Pair the ube with Mac nuts and it's the perfect combo. I'll be coming back again, it does get a little busy at night, but it's totally worth it. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Half mix berry & half sweet milk cream (?) - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I went twice this week to introduce family members to Niu and they all loved it! Both times I tried different things than I normally get like the kalamansi slush with niu soft serve and the cookies and peanut butta sundae. Both were great though I'd recommend the slush more for the day time or when it is hot as it is easy to get a brain freeze haha. They are very popular now since my first review years ago so you may have to wait a few minutes for them to make your order but it is worth the wait. The workers work hard to keep up. The niu (coconut) and ube are standard flavors while two others change every 2 weeks to keep things interesting. The only tough thing is parking with all the other restaurants but I've often found street parking as a backup. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Cookies and peanut butta sundae with niu and ube swirl. - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I just want to say that their cookies are some of the best I have had, but that for some reason it tastes even better with their soft serve.. I don't know why but trust me... My friend got that cookie sundae combo and after sampling hers I wanted to eat the whole thing (oops) My go-to is the Hot Kulolo Sundae. I love it so much. It has warm Kulolo on the bottom and the cold ice cream on top. I recommend the ube. Service was pleasant and fast and they had some dine-in tables indoors. It got kinda crowded though so keep that in mind. Such a gem my friends and I say this is one of our all-time favorite places for ice cream and for a good reason it really is that good. read more

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Came right at opening and there were three others in the store. The worker worked quickly to ensure orders were completed and was still setting up and getting things organized for the day. I ordered the hot kulolo sundae with half ube and half coconut soft serve. It was so delicious. The hot kulolo paired so well with the cold soft serve. I inhaled it and it was gone so quickly. Will definitely be back for more! Parking: Small lot in front read more

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Ok, so I know this place has a ton of great reviews, and it's really not bad at all. I just think for the price of their soft serve, the value wasn't there. BUT it's an AMAZING dairy-free option. I ordered the Hot Kulolo Sundae, a fixed item menu. I got it with the ube cream swirl. Honestly, it was hard to tell the soft-serve was non-dairy, and the Hot Kulolo was really good. It was chunks of super soft, warm kulolo. Pros: - Staff super friendly and helpful - Their stuff tasted pretty good and not plasticky like some other soft serves - NON-DAIRY!!! - Make your own cone/bowl or pick from a fixed menu. Cons: - Value for price. I paid over $10 with tax and tip for not a lot of product. - Parking while free is really hard to come by, especially when the other restaurants are busy. - The inside wasn't brightly lit, and the tables were a little dirty and sticky. Located in the center across old stadium park where Kozo Sushi and L&L are, on the L&L side. I'm glad I at least tried it and have a dairy-free dessert spot to go to. read more

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Drove to shopping center with Kozo Sushi and found a new soft serve shop. When you walk in, the entire shop smelled like cookies and the air conditioner is on full blast. It opens up to a slight slope in the door to the waiting area. There's are 5 patio table sets and a bench right next to their pick up area. It is dairy-free, plant-based soft-serve ice cream. There are 4 flavors of soft serve: mixed berry, ube, niu coconut , and sweet cream. They offer samples and I suggest you try it before you order. They offer sundaes, milkshakes malts, 4 sizes and toppings Ala carte, and drinks, cookies and pies/slices. Service was straightforward and we waited on the bench looking at the fresh baked cookies in the drying rack. I ordered the strawberry yuzu lemonade for my husband, a Keiki cup with mixed berry and sweet cream swirl, and a MOCHA PEANUT BUTTA milkshake. The yuzu lemonade was filled to the top and came out first. It was a bit longer for my milkshake, maybe 10 minutes. And then my son's soft serve came out last. Tbh I didn't really like the coconut and the mixed berry. It was the fake coconut taste that doesn't leave the mouth, and the mixed berry was like a really grainy watery açaí or blueberry. I wanted a milk shake that was easy to drink on the go but ALL the milk shake flavors were with the niu coconut base. I ordered the MOCHA PEANUT BUTTA asked for a substitution at the register to have sweet cream instead. I even said I don't like the coconut. When it came out I do not think they substituted it. Every sip has the coconut aftertaste- it is not masked by the coffee, cocoa, or the peanut butter. I got about half way but ended up throwing it out because I was disappointed with it. Service was meh if they didn't substitute it. read more

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Coconut based vegan soft serve? Count me in! I came here on a Saturday evening after dinner for a sweet treat. I got the ube soft serve with cookies and peanut butter topping. It was absolutely delicious. It was a little busy when I got there, but the line moved steadily. When I got my soft serve, it wasn't difficult for me to find a seat inside to enjoy my treat. I'll definitely come back when I'm in the area! read more

Niu Soft Serve - ube with cookies and peanut butter - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Vegan, delicious, colorful. You can't ask for much more I have been here twice and really enjoyed it both times. First time I got the li hing slushy, delicious. Yesterday I got the pandan/salted vanilla pretzel swirl and my daughter got ube. Make sure you know going in that it is vegan and made with a coconut base so if you don't like coconut you may not be a huge fan, but I love coconut and mixed with ube and pandan it's 10/10. I appreciate they have the keiki size because that's more than enough when you want just a little treat. My sister also tried their new cookie selection, we weren't hungry enough for their new cookie sundae but the miso caramel cookie was perfection! We did mix a few bites with the soft serve and it was Parking can be a bit limited when busy but I always find a spot, worst case theres almost always a spot nearby on King st. There's about 6 tables inside, best not to need to use the bathroom while here because it's outside and not great, and out of service on the day we went. The only downside. There's a freezer with several take home options. read more

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@niusiftserve All-Vegan softserve ice cream Variety include: *Niu (coconut) *Ube (purple yam) *Ohello Papa (Strawberry) *Sweet Cream Their Miso Caramel cookies is absolutely MUST get soft/ crusted cookie limited time must get when still avail. Service was attentive and introducing all variety for first timer. Offer both Cake cone and waffle cones. Ambiance is ok, and location can definitely better. Hope they will expand. We ordered: Strawberry top/ Ube bottom on a cake cone plus coffee almond + penutbutter, AND sweetcream on cake cone. Delicious read more

Niu Soft Serve - Miso caramel soft-cookie - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This hole is the wall restaurant packs delicious flavors with fun customization. Several flavors, most of which are vegetarian, and many toppings to choose from. If you need a cold treat, this might be the best ice cream spot in town! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Excellent soft serve and service! The coffee and peanut butter swirl was amazing! I would highly recommend this place!

The cookie was the surprise star of the show! It was gooey and had a delicious crisp on the outside. Similar to the levain cookie from NYC-- it surprised me! Quick service and good dessert options. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Cookie - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I absolutely love all things ube and I saw that this spot was on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Honolulu so I knew I had to check it out. They offer a variety of soft serve, sundaes, and drinks. I opted for the ube and coconut soft serve swirl and I thought it was the perfect sweet treat to cool myself down on a warm day. The ube flavor in the soft serve was strong which I appreciated. I'm also usually not a fan of coconut flavored things, but actually really enjoyed it here, which surprised me. They offer samples for the soft serve so be sure to take advantage of that if you're unsure on what to order. Service here was quick and friendly. The store itself is bright and welcoming and has a decent amount of spots to sit to enjoy your sweet treat. Overall, I'd recommend this spot! read more

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Dare I say this is my favorite ice cream I've had on Oahu... ever?! It's definitely top 3!!! WOW!! Their soft serve is UNREAL. I got the ube and coconut swirl cone and it was sooooo yummy. It tasted so local and unique, flavor wise. I loved the texture of the ice cream... it's creamy yet icy. They also give drip sleeves which is genius. Even the waffle itself was super tasty. My party also ordered an Oreo ube shake and peanut butter mocha shake... both were delicious There's a few tables and chairs inside to enjoy your dessert. The only downside is their location.... Parking was really hard to get at 7pm on a Sunday. In addition, it's hard to find. You can't see it from the street. It is totally worth dealing with parking for how amazing their dessert is. I will for sure come back and tell everyone I know about my new favorite place! read more

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@fortunefoodfinds: "Got that NIU new! Thai Tea n' Makaha Mango soft serve swirl + a Holoholo Pie (Toasted Niu Ice Cream Pie topped with hot salted fudge, Niu whip, n' Mac nuts) from Niu Soft Serve. This was so yuMmmy especially being hawt out, a frozen treat is what it's all about!" Staff: friendly Interior: good amount of seating Exterior: has a bench available for seating Wait time: 5-10 mins Parking: small lot and street Overall comments: L.O.V.E. their soft serve that is dairy-free! Always look forward to what flavors they come out next and/or bring back. Aside from soft serve they got shakes, drinks, cookies, n' pies. Can't remember the first time I had Niu, but they are known for their hot kulolo sundae. A family-friendly local spot that brings us back time n' time again! read more

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It was decent here. I think I built it up too much in my head. Not bad at all. Small parking lot. Small store actually. The staff is just kind of meh. Not super friendly but not rude. Not really helpful in the sense that I think they assume you know how to order... but they dont explain a lot about their menu. I always feel a lot of pressure bc we roll in as a party of six with 4 kids and theres not a lot of space when people come in behind you. I feel like I get drawn to these places bc of IG but then I dont see whats advertised on their menu. It tastes good though. read more

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Thought I would stop by since this place had a ton of reviews and I'm glad I did! Absolutely delicious! The parking area is quite small and very limited, so that can be tough. I ordered a strawberry soft serve and added my toppings. Highly recommend this place and definitely going back! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Strawberry soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Actually found out about this place through Amanda and Felix eats. Glad I caught this on YouTube. Love that it's dairy free and they have lots of local flavors. We actually visited twice this week because it's. That good. Very small inside with only a few tables. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Kulolo ube swirl sundae - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great little vegan ice cream spot. Don't be put off by the fact that it's vegan, because this place is a gem, and proves that you don't need dairy to make delicious soft serve. They serve four flavors; two (ube and coconut) are always available, and the other two change every two weeks. The flavors are unique and always delicious--I order the pandan malt flavor whenever it's available. They also have cookies, pies, and some creative sundaes on the menu, or you can make your own. Pints of soft serve are available for sale in a small freezer. There are several tables inside, and there is some free parking (20 min max) in the lot. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Salted pretzel and pandan malt swirl with roasted mac nut topping - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Decided to check this place out. Was thinking about getting a sundae but didn't want to eat at the store and thought to messy to drive with so I ordered a malted shake (Mocha Peanut Butta) for $9.50. Service - not sure if they liked working there as order taker didn't smile or welcome customers. 3 stars Taste - good. 5 stars Price - expensive. 3 stars Then I thought more about what goes into why the price seems expensive for around 12 oz of shake (see photo about size of a soda can). Owner(s) has to pay rent/insurance of a store space vs small food truck, State of Hawaii mandated increase minimum wage, raw materials to Hawaii cost more, and they have to make a little profit. So rating is 3 stars if I have to pay for the shake as I can't afford to visit often. 4-5 stars if someone else treats me there. read more

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For a vegan soft serve spot, I gotta say I was thoroughly impressed. I'm not vegan by any means, however I know that Niu will be one of my go-to's from now on. The soft serve is delicious & the hot kulolo was sooo good & unique! The man working was super friendly & got our orders out super quick. The store itself is kind of small, but there are a few tables inside to sit & enjoy your dessert. Will definitely be back again soon! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Ube x Cookie butter w/ hot kulolo & mochi balls/mac nuts - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is chef's kiss! I've been coming here for a sweet little treat since 2022?! Time flies! I'm happy they're still around. I don't stop by super often, but when I do, I always order the same thing: the Mocha Peanut Butta Malt Shake. It's my go to! There's just something so baelife about the combo--the subtle coconut taste, with the peanut butter drizzle inside the cup, the mocha malts, and that powdered peanut butter mixed in. It's so good! I also love that it's dairy free, which is a big plus for me. As I'm getting older, I think I've become more sensitive to dairy--even though I hardly eat it to begin with (maybe that's why?). Anyway, this spot is so cutesy and perfect for bringing friends or family, or even for a debatable quicky first date. Also really love their website and whoever does their graphics and signage, well done! Overall Highly recommend! read more

I went around 6pm thinking it would be busy but it wasn't. There were people dining in but the service was fast pasted with kind employees being patient while I take my time wondering what I felt like eating. Went with the ube cookies and cream shake and you could definitely taste the Ube. Would definitely come again especially on a hot day. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Ube cookies and cream - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Definitely worth the travel all the way from the west side of Oahu. Absolutely love the niu+ube kulolo sundae. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Like many others have said, this is the perfect way to end a meal. Being first timers, it took a few bites/licks to get used to the flavor. But after that, it was so addicting. The cookie was yummy also. I must go back soon to try the other menu items! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Visited last month for the first time and my TIP would be to get a combination of flavors! I got Niu (Coconut) and Ube with Hot Kulolo! Absolutely loved that it is Non-Dairy and my next visit I will try more toppings. Very delicious and I will be back!! Located at 2320 South King St. Honolulu, HI 96826 - In Old Stadium Mall - By L&L Hawaiian BBQ and Kozo Sushi. The cool thing about this shopping center are the options for food and entertainment (Favorite combo is Food+ Clawsters + Niu) read more

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Found this on yelp on a earlier visit to Honolulu but never had a chance to give them a try! Well tonight had dinner at Golden Eagle and walked across to Nui soft serve for dessert all within the 1 hour free parking limit! What a awesome find - great friendly service answering questions- Letting us know how it all works - and gave us samples - all good flavors We got the Lilikoi cream so good ! Excellent soft serve just know I'll be skipping dinner and going straight to the soft serve next time read more

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This was a perfect treat to a hot Sunday afternoon. I has the liliko'i one and my mom had the hot kulolo sunday. It was very good. It had mochi on it and the hot kulolo was very good. Servers were very nice and friendly as well. read more

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Kiddo loves his pandan and wanted a sweet treat so we had to check out Niu. He ordered the pandan and coconut, which he loved. I went with the Hot Kulolo Sundae with the pandan and Thai tea swirl. Loved the kulolo and mac nuts with the soft serve - such a satisfying sweet treat. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Hot Kulolo Sundae - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The first time I came to Niu, I didn't know they were dairy free. If nobody had told me, I would have been none the wiser. This place makes amazing soft serve. Not "amazing for being dairy free soft serve" - amazing soft serve, full stop. I've been back a couple of times now and while everything I've tried is delicious, the hot kulolo sundae has been my favorite. Their ice cream flavors rotate fairly often, so you might not be able to recreate a past experience, but I think it's hard to go wrong with whatever choices are currently on the menu. The shop is small with just a few tables inside and can get crowded during busy times. Staff is always friendly and while you might need to wait to order during a rush, your ice cream will get prepped pretty quickly after you order. They share a parking lot with several other nearby businesses and I have noticed that there's usually plenty of parking during the day, but it gets pretty full during dinner/at night. There's usually street parking nearby if you need it. read more

I have bookmarked this place forever because of the Yelp reviews. Blessed to try this place today. For me it was just average just three stars... Really friendly girl working the counter... great service. But for me the flavors just aren't that strong. I found that Ube and coconut both very muted. I definitely like stronger flavors so if you're like me you might want to forego this place. The texture is great I just prefer much stronger flavors. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I tried the hot kulolo sundae with Niu coconut soft serve and it wasn't bad. The kulolo was fresh and the mac nuts were grounded up nicely. My other half had the I Really Lilikoi You sundae with Niu coconut and it was okay (the syrup seemed too sweet). The frozen yogurt is okay but I've had better. It was very busy on a Saturday night so we waited for a table to open, but the service was good and fast. Overall, it was a great experience. It probably wouldn't be my first choice for frozen yogurt next time, but I'd be okay to return if I had to. read more

After a wonderful dinner with family, we were in the mood for a sweet treat that was refreshing and not overly sweet or heavy. My cousins suggested Niu Soft Serve nearby, and it turned out to be the best decision! Niu Soft Serve offers a fantastic variety of base flavors and unlimited combinations. We couldn't resist trying a bit of everything, and each flavor was delightful. My personal favorite was the Niu with lilikoi and macadamia nuts--absolutely delicious! Other family members enjoyed the ube, pandan, and Thai tea flavors. Every option was incredibly "Ono" and the perfect way to end a great 4th of July weekend with the family. We'll definitely be back for more tasty treat and awesome friendly service. read more

Niu is a small dessert parlor in Honolulu near the Waikiki strip. We were surprised to find that their soft serves are dairy, free, and made from coconut milk. The parlor also has other desserts, such as baked goods, ice cream sandwiches, shakes, and a holoholo pie that is also made of coconut ice cream. Service is friendly. Desserts are delicious. If you are looking for a good dairy free alternative, I would definitely check this place out. Even if you're not, I would still check it out anyway. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This was off the beaten path in Honolulu but definitely worth the visit. It was a quiet afternoon but we were in the mood for Vegan treats. Everything was delicious we had pandan soft serve and the holoholo pie. The service was fast and there was a constant stream of customers while were there. I will definitely go back next time we are in Honolulu! There were a few tables and clean modern decor. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Holo holo pie slice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii