It was a bit of a trek to get here, as it was not near anything else on my list for places to check out in Oahu. I love pandan flavored desserts, so I had to check it out! Ubae is located in a shopping center with many other shops, restaurants, etc. The store itself is small, with very limited seating, so it's more of a grab and go type of place. They sell cookies, cakes, soft serve, a variety of other desserts, and merch. The name of the store is a play on ube, which is a purple yam commonly used in Filipino desserts and cuisine. As such, their desserts almost exclusively feature ube! While I enjoy ube as well, I really love pandan, and pandan is a flavor that I see less often than ube, so I opted for the pandan soft serve. You can also do a swirl of pandan and ube, but I really wanted that pure pandan taste. The pandan soft serve was delicious and it really hit the spot on a hot afternoon. I would have loved to try some of their other desserts but I had just eaten prior and I really only had room for ice cream. read more

UBAE - Pandan soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came here with my boyfriend and my friend and we got the ube pandan soft serve swirls with fruit! I really liked our orders, but the pandan flavor was not too strong. It was hard to differentiate the two flavors, IMO! I also wish that there was a spot to sit at within the store, since they have a decent amount of square footage. It's definitely more of a grab-n-go vibe within this store. I prefer acai bowls to UBAE's fruit bowl due to the level of tartness that acai introduces, but this was a fun experience. Lots of fragrant yummy goodness within our bowls! I love making ube crinkle cookies, and UBAE's seem very legit! I saw them sold inside the Daniel K. Inouye airport domestic terminal, so if you're having second thoughts and want a quick sugar fix right before your flight definitely check out the storefronts nearby! read more

UBAE - Ube pandan soft serve fruit bowl + ube pandan soft serve swirl - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

@fortunefoodfinds: "Oh, U-BEtter watch out, U-BEtter not cry. U-BEtter not pout I'm telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town! Throwback to receiving this pack of UBAE Ube Crinkle Cookies for free during my birthday week n' ofc I had to add-in an Ube + Buko Pandan Soft Serve Swirl. A reward so sweet, n' the taste continues to be elite!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: enough space to walk around, no dine-in. Merch n' other vendor products available for purchase. EXTERIOR: located at the City Square Shopping Center in Kalihi WAIT TIME: 5 mins PARKING: lot right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: haven't visited in a while so it was nice to return. Crinkle cookies are really good, just be prepared for the crumbs. The soft serve is so creamy n' very yuMmmy. Not too sweet, but just right. Definitely still one of the top Ube dessert spots on da island! read more

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As someone who grew up loving Asian desserts, this place felt special. The ube flavor tasted authentic and nostalgic. The cheesecake was my favorite -- soft, creamy, and full of flavor. Highly recommend visiting if you're in Honolulu. read more

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So I'll start by saying if you're thinking about getting one of their Ube cheesecakes, go for it, but be prepared. I picked one up for a recent gathering and didn't expect it to be that big or that dense. This thing has some serious weight to it. Flavor wise, it's really good. Super rich, very ube, and definitely the kind of dessert that gets people talking. Just a heads up, they only make it in one size, an 8 inch cake, and it costs about $65. You also need to order it 2 to 3 days in advance and prepay over the phone. I've tried my luck walking in to see if they had one ready to go, and that has never once worked out for me, so placing an order ahead of time is the way to go. The only thing I really didn't love: the cake was partially frozen when you pick it up. They tell you it needs about 30 minutes to defrost, but mine took way longer than that on the counter, and I even kept it in the refrigerator for about seven hours after and the inside was still icy. So if you're planning to serve it, give yourself plenty of time for it to thaw. That part was a bit frustrating for me. Is it worth the price? For a party or special occasion, yes, absolutely. It looks great on a table and feeds a crowd. For everyday eating, not for me. I'm more of a savory person, and this cake is sweet, rich, and filling enough that a little slice goes a long way. Customer service was excellent. I had to change my pickup time last minute, and they were completely cool about it. Ordering was simple, pickup was smooth, and I'd keep this place in mind anytime I need a dessert that makes an entrance. read more

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Went in for a quick eight pack of the UBAE tarts. It's great stuff and very delicious. The front counter help asked me if I wanted the frozen ones or the refrigerated ones. I decided on the refrigerated ones. The ambiance was nice and clean. Always feel welcomed there. read more

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This gem of a spot offers delicious ube desserts. I came here from California to try their pandan and ube swirl soft serve. The nice lady behind the counter informed us that since it was Friday everything was 15% off. Oh hell yea! We ended up getting a few things. The ube swirl was the perfect consistency and sweetness. The two flavors were nice together and I really enjoyed my cool sweet treat. If you prefer one flavor over the other you can get them by itself too. I also got some ube crinkle cookies which comes in a pack of 6. They were really moist and delicious. Yummy! I also got some packaged good to bring home to give out at gifts as well. Besides cookies and soft serve they also had a variety of cakes ready to go. They also had cheesecakes and some other sweet treats. They also sell merch as well. I recommend you checking out UBAE if you want something ube and are in the area. read more

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I was so ready for this ube cheesecake and was surprised at the lack of flavor. The color was vibrant, but that's just the coloring. I was seeking the ube flavor and was left wanting. The cookies were dry and flavorless. The customer service seemed to be only "tolerating" customers. I'd rather keep baking my own ube desserts, despite the messy purple clean up. read more

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OH OH MINE OH MINE OH MINE UBE HEAVEN!!! This review is so overdue. Bakery of all kinds of ube desserts, oh how nice to see and grind my sweet tooth in. If I had to recommend anything, must buy the ube cheesecake and ube tarts. Those are my favorite items to buy, sorry no pictures as my mouth could not stop salivating. I don't think I had the ube soft serve or flanbae. I had the crinkle cookies which were ok. I don't recall ordering the ube roll, but had picture of it. Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday 8am-7pm, 8am to 8pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 4pm. plenty of free parking in front or in the lot next door. read more

Love the ube tarts! It's better than the other establishment in Wahiawa. Although the lines can be long, service is quick and efficient. Don't miss out! read more

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Been recommending uber factory to my friends since years ago since I have no idea how their tarts could be improved. But I had noted ubae as well, just never got ti try. My best friend's family tried both on their last trip and they actually preferred ubae! Wow, so on my short stop in Oahu, I made sure to visit Ubae this time (June 2024), but they were closed due to short staffing... :( But that night while walking around waikiki, I found ubae tarts in the 7/11!!! Immediately got a pack to bring back to hotel to try. Hmmm, for my tastes, I still think uber factory is the best, hands down. But it was good to finally at least try ubae and reconfirm what works for me. But then it's not a fair comparison to get ubae from 7/11 vs at the store, so I guess add a star if in store maybe? Whichever way, I don't think it can beat uber factory for me. But give both a try, since my friend's family preferred ubae. read more

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They don't offer their ube sauce anymore but have expanded their menu since opening to full ube cheesecakes, a new ube cookie with white chocolate, and more. Their combo platter of cookies and tarts make a great gift at a housewarming party! read more

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Ube-themed store with tasty treats anyone with tastebuds would enjoy. Love their ube tarts and cookies - they make great snacks to bring home. Great way to support local :) read more

Super yummy we love it all Nice staff as well thank you Costco sells Ubae gift cards read more

UBAE - Ubae cream puff so yummy - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went while in the same shopping area. Saw they had soft serve with my favorite Filipino flavors, Ube and Pandan, so I had to try. It was about $8. It wasn't busy at all when I got there around lunch time on Thursday. The cashier was super nice and made it for me right away and offered a fresh or frozen one- I got the fresh one. It was delicious and perfect for a hot day. I'm definitely going to come back when wanting soft serve icecream. read more

UBAE - Ube Pandan soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was great! And the Ubae ice cream was delicious! Soft, creamy and just overall good. read more

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On my last two visits to Oahu, I came straight here after I landed to get some ube tarts and ube cheesecake. This location is a grab and go spot since there's no seating available. Service is nice and lot parking is available. If I do come back again, I'd probably just order their ube tarts since I found another spot with better ube cheesecake. read more

UBAE - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ubae yay... Or nay that I have yet to visit the shop in Kalihi though lucky me that you're able to find them at various events as well like the current Food and New Product Show at the Blaisdell where you can't miss the cute purple truck filled with goodies galore. Ube Cheesecake and Crinkle Cookies was brought here today along with various merchandise as they're voted Hawaii's Best size years in a row there's a reason for that. The service here is very friendly and great as I adored their Tart Plushie he made sure I knew it was available for purchase as well lol!! Lots of yummy treats and fun items as well making it a great spot for ubae anytime. Thank you! read more

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The Ube Cheesecake Tart is so good! The flavor is very rich and very delicious. I wished I had time to grab some back home.

UBAE was one place I was extremely excited to try when visiting Oahu and it did not disappoint! Although the shop is small, the baked goods are delicious! Ube Crinkle Cookies: 10/10 Ube Cheesecake: 9/10 I highly recommend trying UBAE cookings and cheesecake! The price is a bit on the higher end, but it's worth it in my opinion. read more

UBAE - Ube Cheesecake and Ube Crinkle Cookies - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been years since I've had ube crinkle cookies and it seems like the recipe is totally different... They were really thick and dry

A small shop in Kalihi, Ubae has a variety of ube desserts. There are cookies, cheesecake tarts, soft serve, and more. The space is quite clean, and the service is efficient. The cookies are good and not too sweet. The cheesecake tarts are also yummy. The soft serve is unique and can have a mix of pandan and ube. Overall, this is a very neat shop to satisfy any ube cravings! read more

UBAE - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Three and half stars. The place is cute and vibrant and colorful. I'm used to the ubae tarts in Wahiawa so this is my first try here. It was early so no line= perfect. The place is colorful and the choices were decent. I'm there for the ubae but they had other choices or a mix of all choices. The ubae tart is refrigerated so it takes away from the crisp of the tart shell but it still stays in tact. The ubae flavor is good. So the whole thing was good. The price is a bit high but I know what it costs for these tarts and the supply and to run a store front expenses. It all goes hand in hand. The young man that was there was kind and sweet and helped me with my tarts. read more

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Came to try the infamous ube tart. Their place is very tiny and cute, just a place to order what you want. Cashier was very nice and helpful. Their tart was good, but I was hoping it would have a consistency of a cheesecake, this was very soft and kind of just dripped out after taking a bite. Also, they needed a stronger ube flavor (especially since they specialize in everything ube) read more

UBAE - Ube Tarts - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Got ube?! Come and get yours at Ubae. These are ubaeliciously delightful mini tarts. If you love ube then you'll fall in love even more with this ube tarts. I've tried their cake but it's not for me. It almost tastes like the one that you'll find at Foodland and it's cheaper. If they make changes to their ingredients and add real ube then I'll consider giving it another try. I've been to Ubae a number of times but I don't recall ever getting a really good service. The staff does not seem focused to their customers in front of them. I came once and she was talking to me one minute and then started talking to this guy who just walked in and headed in for the back. It seemed like her boyfriend or something. I'll leave it at that. read more

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We waited 3 years to come here and yesterday, finally got here and it was CLOSED. So we made the trip again today! It was well worth years and 2 day trips to get a taste of UBAE. The menu isn't big. Cookies, soft serve, cheesecake and mini tarts - all ube flavored. We bought everything to get a taste of each. And everything was wonderful. Mostly noted- Ube Cheesecake was the STAR of the show. 5/5 HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Definitely the to go place if you're looking for exceptional ube desserts! Since I moved from the mainland. This is where I pick up treats for my youngest daughter in Albuquerque. The frozen tarts and cookies! So onolicious and they travel well! Going back in a couple of weeks so I gotta make a pit stop! read more

The crinkle cookies are super good. Stumbled on them first at foodland and the checker said they were one of her favorites to dip in milk or eat with ice cream. Not wrong. Quite tasty and the fresh ones at the shop are even better read more

After hearing my coworker stops by this place to purchase gifts for friends before flying up to the mainland I decided to give this place a go! Smallish shop and selections looked limited. The cases had a small number of 4-pack tarts available and slices of cakes and crinkled cookies. I kept on thinking there has to be more. I have seen these selections at pop ups in Nordstrom and also CPB in town and there appeared to have more. The girls handling the orders were very nice and helpful. I was sad the ice cream machine was broken so that's why I dropped a star off. I ordered an ubae Swiss roll and a 4-pack variety pack tart. The Swiss roll is covered in real buttercream sprinkled with coconut flakes. The ubae flavored cake is soft and light. So yummy! Just could not stop eating. The variety tarts all tasted unique. I loved the chocolate haupia the best. The strawberry cream was a close second. The purple ubae flavor was okay...not earth shattering but good nonetheless. Ambiance is cozy but sparse. Will return again but please fix the ice cream machine! read more

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Only their soft serve is dairy free! It's coconut milk based. Compared to other coconut milk based soft serves, it was on the lighter side and not as creamy. It had a bit of an "icier" texture. You could taste the ube and pandan flavors though. It did melt pretty fast in the heat, would recommend to eat this fast! read more

UBAE - Ube and Pandan Softserve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The soft serve was soso yummy! I also got the ube cheesecake that i haven't tried and the flanbae. The flanbae i was super excited for because im a huge fan of chocoflan since its super moist and yummy. The flanbae however was very dry. The flan part wasn't moist/creamy enough to make up for the dryness of the ube cake portion. Hoping the cheesecake is yummy though! There was no wait and load of parking! read more

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Located in a small plaza in the back industrial area. They have a large shared parking lot and no restroom as it is a to go only place. We went at 9:30am on Sunday and they only had frozen items available. The staff might be in the back if you enter and no one is there. Just take your time to check out what they have available. Got the small Ube Cheesecake and it was frozen hard but softened in no time by the heat of my hands. If you are having it at home with some real utensils it won't be a problem but be careful if you are having it with the plastic ones. It is great with a cup of coffee as it is a wonderfully dense cheesecake. The Ube flavor was pungent and the portion was just right for one person. We also had the roll cake which was also semi-frozen but surprisingly soft when eaten! Trying to fork a piece out was hard but as soon as it entered your mouth, it turned into a fluffy soft cake. read more

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Ordered a flanbae and chocolate bayous tarts. I think the ube cookies and chocolate tarts are the best things on the menu. Customer service was awesome. Parking available No-fuss read more

UBAE - Chocolate hapia tart - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

First of all service was awesome! Had a sweet young lady help me out. Quality of crinkle cookies however sadly has changed! They are DRY and crumble like dry dirt. I called the store to inquire on dryness, they told me they started adding preservatives to extend shelf life. Sad sad sad...why change something that was already PERFECT. The cheesecake Tarts are still amazing!! But I can buy those closer to home, so sadly I don't think I will be coming here again. Wish UBAE the best. read more

The little tart came in a pack of 4. I am not a huge ube fan, but I will eat it. The crumb is nice and sturdy while the inside was a bit runny. It was a refreshing treat since today is a bit warm. They didn't say to keep it cold, but I assume it should be. The people were nice. They greeted me upon entering. Since everything is already made, service seemed fast. The soft serve machine was down, so I cannot say how fast they would have been if they needed to make that. Overall, this was one of the better ube things I tried. I do think they should make a haupia and chocolate or ube combi one. It seems like it would be good. read more

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My sister requested Ubae crinkles for me to bring home to the bay area, so I came here to find out what the hype is all about. I ordered 3 dozens of ube crinkles and 3 ube butter mochi. Excited as I was, opened one of boxes and had a bite of the ube crinkles. Sadly, I was disappointed. I am not very impressed with this ube crinkles. It was very dry and the (hard) sugar coat on top of the cookies made it even worse. I wish the sugar was at least a lil soft. The ube flavor for me can't really be tasted as much. Maybe these cookies used to be so good, who knows. I hope they make it again as good as before, if it was! The lady who helped me with my order was very nice tho and the ube butter mochi was good. P.S. Everyone (fam) agreed the crinkles/cookies are not good and very dry. read more

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The Ube roll was pretty decent. I used to come here for their pandan Ube soft serve when they first opened. Since it isn't close to where I live, I haven't been back for a while. Just went back a few days ago and their Pandan Ube were not as flavorful as before, it's watered down compared to how I remember it, which was disappointing! But If you like Ube, this is the spot to shop for everything Ube, from cheesecake, tarts to crinkle cookies! read more

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I came here to grab a quick sweet treat, and it was the perfect spot! I am a huge fan of ube and pandan, so when I heard about it, I got really excited as I rarely see pandan flavors. Walking into the store, it's fairly small but nice and clean. There's no seating inside or outside, so it's pretty much a grab-and-go spot. They have so many different kinds of ube desserts from soft serve to cakes to tarts to cookies and more. They all looked so delicious. Staff was super friendly and helpful. I got the mini ube cheesecake tarts as well as the pandan & ube soft serve, and I loved both. The soft serve was a bit more on the icy side, so it wasn't the kind of soft serve that I'm typically used to, but the flavors were definitely strong, fragrant, and so so delicious. The mini cheesecake tarts were the perfect size, had the best balance between cheesi-ness (from the cheesecake) and the ube. I made the mistake of not finishing it the day of, and so when I had the other half it tasted like play-doh. Definitely a treat to enjoy in the moment. Otherwise, I highly recommend and I would love to come back to get the soft-serve again and try other treats! read more

UBAE - Ube Cheesecake tart - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I came here to grab some ube cheesecake tarts. I got the eight piece for $14.95. They were excellent. They were airy, smooth and had a nice flavor. It wasn't overly sweet and had a good buttery shortbread crust. I ate four on the way home in the car. When I got home, I left the remainder on the counter. I went back for them later on and it was gone. My son had polished it off. It must be good for him to eat it all. He's a really picky eater. read more

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More like, Ubae, be, bay, beh. Just outstanding desserts all round. You literally cannot go wrong with any of their offerings. You could go in there, blindfolded, and simply say, I'll take whatever you recommend, and you will not be disappointed with what they have curated for you. I kid you not. I'm not saying that's what exactly happened to me when I went but it was pretty close to it. I ordered the variety cheesecake tarts and my only regret was not ordering more. I'm talking multiple orders of at least 20 to eat at the hotel and then to take back home. All of the flavors were fantastic but the chocolate one was stellar. I don't know if / why chocolate in Hawaii tastes as good as it does (this chocolate phenomenon is not limited to Ubae's confections but theirs is pretty up there) but wow : rich and creamy smooth and delicate. Amazing. Ambiance? Let me tell you a little something, something about their ambiance. Nestled almost in the middle of nowhere (not exactly nowhere. there's a Chuck E. Cheese nearby lol) are these eateries serving out of this world eats and Ubae, obviously, is one of them. I mean, is this a Hawaii thing? Because it happens way too often to be a coincidence. read more