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    Snow Island

    4.5 (46 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Joe L.

    Very clean and comfortable (A/C blasting). Six small tables inside to seat 12 people, and a handful of tables outside. I ordered the bulgogi cupbap w/gochujang sauce and cucumber kimchi; as well as kimchi fried rice w/egg. The kimchi fried rice was very small for the price and just okay. The cupbap was good. Decent size portion (half of it was rice). I asked for the gochujang sauce but I got something the color of thousand island. Definitely not what I was expecting. Overall, I'll give it a 4 out of 5.

    Strawberry and Pineapple Bingsoo
    Erlynn T.

    Snow Island is a modern Korean bingsoo, mochi donut, and snack shop in an unsuspecting strip mall below Longs Drugs. The design is minimal, clean, and open. When you walk in, you are able to see all of the mochi donuts, kimbap, and snacks that they have available for sale. Service was cheerful and speedy! My partner and I wanted to try the mango bingsoo, but they were out. We opted for the strawberry and pineapple combo. The snow was super fluffy and tasted like it was sweetened with condensed milk. The strawberries and pineapples were fresh and tart. The accompanying strawberry and pineapple syrups were fruity and thick. The sweet whipped cream balanced the tart fruit nicely. Overall, a wonderful refreshing and cold treat for a hot Kona day! Note: The small portion size was enough for my partner and I to share. Perfect if you had a big lunch, but still want a sweet treat after. lol.

    Ube Bingsu
    Victoria L.

    I can never have enough Korean shaved ice. It fills like you're eating delicate ice cream. It never gives you that overfilled filling and I was happy to find it with ube in kona. It was not busy when I came by just before closing but I definitely recommend stopping here. I ordered the regular size ube bingsu and it was perfect as is. I did not modifications and I am so happy I did. I was able to take it back to my room and enjoy the rain on the balcony while enjoying it. The ambiance is relaxed and simple. I definitely recommend if you want a not so filling sweet treat.

    Isabelle R.

    Ample seating inside for an afternoon sweet treat :p try their strawberry matcha it was so good with ceremonial grade matcha. also tried a mochi donut and the kimbap- both delicious. service was friendly and helpful - will go again!

    Oreo cookies bingsu
    Mika H.

    We tried their kimbap, pon de ring donuts as well as Korean style shave ice Bingsu. Everything was delicious. Bingsu tastes like ice creamy shave ice; light, fluffy and refreshing!

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    Kim G.

    This place is below place from Longs Drug or look for Ups store. Clean space with friendly space. I ordered Matcha ice tea with Croquet and my husband ordered Kona Mud pie. Delicious and they have more food options. Let me tell you, this shave ice was so smooth and tasted like Kona coffee blended favor, oh my, so smooth melted in my mouth...yum. So fine and delicious.

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    Goody C.

    My kids and I have been here three times in our very short stay at the Kailua Kona Bay Resort! It's conveniently located and has plenty of parking. The space itself is warm, inviting and not to mention CLEAN! I love me a clean facility. Nothing but ALOHA vibes from the wonderful staff who take care of us every time. My son wanted shaved ice for his 11th birthday and boy, was he in for a treat! Mahalo from our family to the crew at Snow Island!!! We will be coming back soon... maybe even tomorrow.

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    Yum! 11-9-2025 Tuna Mayo Kimbap Kingcup w/aioli & bibimbap sauces and potato salad & spinach Banchan

    Black sesame shave ice w/azuki beans, mochi bites & sliced almonds. It wasn't super sweet and it has a great nutty taste!
    Stan-Lee N.

    Cute little place with indoor & outdoor seating. The crew was very nice. We plan on trying the whole menu. So far our selections were not overly sweet, which is nice because I am diabetic. I also ordered a matcha latte w/ube cream and a pineapple coconut water refresher! Both yummy and not very sweet. The turkey pesto sandwich was delicious and we loved the donuts. The donuts were not greasy and heavy feeling. I would definitely recommend here, especially to people that prefer a place that isn't super sweet.

    Leianah B.

    I really liked their donuts. a little pricy but yummy treat! We tried two different flavors of "snow" mango and strawberry. I liked the mango better than the strawberry. The strawberry was not sweet enough for us.

    Large shave ice (Korean-style). Mango topping. It's thick and creamy and substantial, almost like eating ice cream.

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    Bingsu is great...just takes 30 years to receive it with missing ingredients. 400 workers, 2 orders, the math isn't math-ing...

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    The food was amazing! Loved the chicken wings and the donuts were delicious. Cute, local spot with lots of charm.

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    Ingredients are mostly rice. Overpriced, fastfood version of Korean that I am afraid to call it Korean.

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