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    Ululani's

    4.3 (187 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
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    Jennifer A.

    Ululani's Shave Ice in Chula Vista delivers the true taste of aloha--no flight required. I'm shaved from booking a ticket thanks to this perfectly fluffy island treat Love the flavors, the staff especially MJ and Vince sooo friendly and welcoming like Ohana.

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    Jo L.

    I have been wanting to try this place for a long time, and it absolutely delivered. We pulled into the parking lot with plenty of available spaces despite a steady flow of customers, which was already a good sign. The signage is clear and easy to spot. The moment we walked inside, I felt transported. It genuinely felt like being in Oʻahu. I have never been to Hawaii, but let me explain why the feeling was unmistakable. The music immediately sets the tone. It is soulful, relaxed, and full of island energy. The furniture and interior design reinforce the experience. It is not themed in a gimmicky way. It feels intentional and authentic. I spent a moment studying the menu and decided on a matcha, coffee, and coconut combination. It completely changed my expectations. The flavors were balanced, refreshing, and memorable. I was so excited that I did not even notice every detail at first. There was ice cream layered in the center, which made the experience even better. What stood out just as much as the food was the care put into the details. Wooden spoons. A biodegradable cup. Thoughtful, eco-friendly choices that show respect for both customers and the environment. From being greeted with "aloha" to being sent off with the same warmth, the hospitality was genuine and consistent. Great vibes. Great flavors. Thoughtful execution. What more could you ask for.

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    Kim C.

    I saw the "Coming Soon" sign before it opened and I was ecstatic. When it finally opened, I happily waited over an hour just to order--and then another 20+ minutes for my shave ice. Was it worth it? Yeeessss. Absolutely. And honestly? I did the same thing several more times. I'm born and raised in Hawaiʻi. This is what shave ice is suppose to be. The ice is soft and fluffy, the flavors are spot-on (made in house, purified water, natural fruit puree/juice) and it truly tastes like home. This location offers all the classic Hawaiʻi favorite flavors and, on a recent visit, they've added some mainland flavors as well. My favorite topping is the dry mochi--this is the only shave ice place in San Diego that I've been to that offers mochi like this, and it makes all the difference for me. The mochi is big, soft, and perfectly made. Ululani please add wet mochi to the menu. All the popular spots on the island of Oahu, Hawaii offer mochi as a topping. Next to the mochi I like condensed milk. Inside there are several seating areas. If your phone died while waiting in line there are areas to plug in. Once I visit back home Ululani will be one of my first stops. My sibling told me that they built a location in Pearl City and have 3 other locations on the island of Oahu. If you know Hawaii shave ice, you know, Ululani's delivers the real deal!

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    Jane A.

    A TASTE OF THE 808. (4 stars) Travel south to Chula Vista isn't exactly Hawaii but it's as closed to shaved ice on the island! - SHAVE ICE: good - SERVICE: good - PRICE: fair - AMBIANCE: small shop in a plaza I wasn't sure exactly how this goes or what to get and went with "things I saw first" and what might taste good together. NO KA OI - mango, coconut, passion fruit. Honestly, I didn't like the mango - it was sweet and my least favorite but manageable with a snow cap (condense milk). The coconut and passion fruit were light yet present. AZUKI BEANS - I use to hate Azuki beans growing up but now I love them in my Asian and islander desserts. It adds a sweet yet mellow nutty flavor. MACADAMIA NUT ICE CREAM - this flavored of the flavors probably paired best with the syrup flavors chose. It was creamy, nutty, and had tiny chunks of macnut. Will def be back to try other flavors. Especially on those hot days.

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    Olga M.

    I really enjoyed Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice in Chula Vista, CA. The location opened in May of 2025. This was my second time trying Hawaiian shave ice this month and ordered the "Coconut Lovers," with coconut, Tiger's blood, and piña colada. I added vanilla bean ice cream. The dessert was 5/5 STARS delicious!! The service was great and location was very clean. A must try!! Happy Yelping :)

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    Marcia R.

    Sunday we stop to bring more family here It was busy but we got a table all smiles Service is amazing here Hailey helped us She so sweet! But so is everyone here Shave ice is like butter here not like other's and it's not a snow cone for sure. I so excited to have them here in our back yard Come out a support small business And you'll be surprised here

    Laura M.

    First and foremost, thank you Ululani's and Yelp for this collaboration. Ululani's is located at 736 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910. We were greeted and assisted promptly. I ordered "Keiki's Favorite" shaved ice. It was incredible. The shaved ice was finely shaved. Thanks for being generous with allowing us to select the size of the shaved ice. For my Keiki's Favorite, I requested the following toppings: Azuki beans in the bottom, mochi balls and Li Hing Mui sprinkled ontop of the shaved ice. Ululani's offers only indoor seating. The seats aren't comfortable since they're wooden!!

    Eric S.

    Ululani's is THAT spot and it gets packed quick, so be ready. The quality of their shaved ice is on another level... super fine, fluffy, and packed with flavor. Easily some of the best I've ever had, and I highly recommend it if you're anywhere nearby. Service is friendly and fast AF, even when the line gets wild. My kids and I love coming here they always have coloring sheets to keep the little ones busy, and they play kids' shows, which is honestly such a thoughtful touch. Makes the whole experience chill and stress-free. Always good vibes here. We'll definitely be coming back more and more!

    Alana Z.

    This place is so special to me, I always go to the Ululani's locations when I visit Maui and it was so exciting for me to come in Chula Vista!! It felt like I was transported right back to the Hawaiian Islands. The shave ice flavors are SO good, especially the passion fruit, this was the winning flavor for me. The actual texture of the ice is so fine, it felt like a soft cloud. The macadamia ice cream is so good, it has real chunks of Mac nuts in it. It's definitely a must-add to your shave ice. I also enjoy getting snow cap and of course you cannot skip out on the hand made mochi! Such great texture. The place has a great vibe, cute design and nice decor. The staff were so incredibly nice. They offered more syrup if my ice ever felt low. All of them were from Maui too which was really cool and made it feel so much more special. Will be coming back again and again!

    Ken C.

    Ululani's Shave Ice has their original locations in Maui and their shave ice is known as some of the best of the islands. I'm so happy that we can have it here. There is one location closer to me in Hollywood; however, this location in Chula Vista, San Diego is more accessible to me when I visit family in the area. I got their "Sunset Beach", which features their shave ice with Passion fruit, Mango, and Guava syrups, which are house made with real fruit and cane sugars. You absolutely need to get one of their shave ice with their "snow cap" of condensed milk. If you want to splurge, you could add ice cream. They use ice cream from Lappert's in Honolulu. I got their Mac Nut ice cream; however, they also have Vanilla and Coconut. The shave ice is smooth, the condensed milk makes the dessert creamy, and the syrups have concentrated flavors that don't feel artificial. It's why this is a top choice in the Hawaiian Islands. Overall, I'm glad that we can have it here in Southern California. The only con is that this spot can get quite busy and there is limited seating inside; however, there's nothing better on a hot day.

    Deb N.

    Someone someday will have to convince me that my love of a POG shave ice on a Mac nut ice cream with snowcap isn't the best treat ever! Until then I am going to continue to go out of my way to come to this beloved Hawaiian traditional shave ice spot. After being teased about opening soon - it is here and by the traffic it is here to stay!

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    Amma C.

    Ulululani's shaved ice was just how I remembered it when we visited one of their many locations on Maui. The shaved ice was still soft, flavorful and refreshing on a hot day. And yes, in San Diego, it was one of those summer days and Ulululani's hit the spot! We ordered keiki-sized No Ka Oi and Lava Flow snow capped with condensed milk. The size was more than enough for both my daughter and I. The line was never ending, so you could tell that everyone had the same idea on that hot day too!

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    Dary P.

    We got lucky and there was only 2 people ahead of us. Although finding a table was a little challenging. No Kai Oi (Mango, Coconut, Passion Fruit) - We found the coconut flavor to be lacking. Couldn't tell if we were just eating ice. Sunset Beach (Passion Orange, Mango, Guava) with ling hui mui powder and snow cap. I thought this was good and actually used some of the syrup to drizzle over the coconut side of the no kai oi. The ice was very fluffy. We ordered the large but I think keiki (kids) size would be been good enough because they do pack on the ice.

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