The shave ice was really good and super soft! The line was super long though and there was very little areas to sit and eat. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Yummy shave ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is an absolute delight! Hands down one of the better shave ice locations on the island of Oahu! Be prepared for long lines. We were fortunate to arrive during low peak hours (around 7pm). Service is always quick and efficient. And the vibe is great with the hustle and bustle of servers, patrons and the unique sound of the ice machine! My absolute favorite is the Sunset Beach (passion orange, mango, and guava). Absolute fire!!! It had a nice powdery, soft texture rather than coarse, crunchy granules were used to in other places. And the micro-thin ice shavings soaked up the flavors entirely instead of letting it pool at the bottom. Overall, we had an amazing experience (as always). I would've liked to see more tables and chairs for people to hang out and enjoy their shave ice! Also, prices are relatively higher than last time we were here (but hey, it's Hawaii). It's totally worth it!!! read more

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I would have to say this was one of the best shaved ice I've tried in Oahu. There was a short line when we arrived, so the wait wasn't bad. The menu had so many flavors to choose from and toppings to add on the shave ice. We tried strawberry, blue raspberry, watermelon, peach, and cherry. Every single flavor was sweet, but the star of this sweet treat is the ice. It was so soft, velvety, so fine compared to other locations. It was so delicate, delicious and refreshing. It's a great place for dessert after a meal. When I go back to Oahu again, I will try other flavors and toppings at Ululani's Shave Ice. read more

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Long line on a Sunday evening. I ordered the keiki (smaller) size with cotton candy, mango, and vanilla ice topped with condensed milk. My favorite ice flavors were the cotton candy and vanilla. The condensed milk on top was spectacular. Their shave ice is very powdery and fluffy which is my preference over the chunkier types. Would definitely recommend this spot and would return in the future. read more

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Although I've been to Hawaii many times, yesterday was my first time having shaved ice here. Over the years, I've seen pics on my yelp feed for Ululani's and bookmarked it. I wanted to go to an actual shave ice spot where that's all they sell as opposed to some other spots near our hotel where they had limited offerings. I had ube and vanilla with ube ice cream. So delicious and creamy! The cashier was friendly and the employees making the shave ice were efficient. Would come back for sure! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Ube and vanilla with ube ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We stopped by for dessert after having dinner around the corner at Nori Bar. There was a slight line and we waited about 10 minutes to get our shave ice. We got the Ulu sized shave ice $8.59 with up to three flavors. We got lychee, passion fruit and pineapple. We also added on the snow cap $1.35 and mochi balls $1.50. The shave ice was fantastic. It was smooth as butter without any chunks of ice. The passion fruit flavor was great, the lychee not so much. It didn't taste like lychee at all. I loved it with the condensed milk snow cap and bite sized mochi sprinkled on the top. It was on the smaller size for a large. They don't take cash. Debit, credit or contactless payment only. read more

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I lost count how many times my kids made me come here this trip lol. It really is very good, but everyone has their favorites and I'm obsessed w island vintage lol. I do admit I take a bite every time and do love the flavors lol they like that it doesn't melt as fast- according to my middle daughter, "it melts about 2x slower than other places"... we will continue to come bc my kids love it. The staff is always super nice and patient. read more

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Can't wait to go back. I haven't had a lot of shaved ice in my life, so I don't have too much of an idea of what is considered the best shaved ice. However, what I can say is that this just blew me away. You gotta get the snow cap. Delicious and rich, yet somehow also light? Again, can't wait to go back. Only downside is LONG line. Be prepared to wait! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Like most things on the island, it can be a little expensive especially when you have add ons here. I liked my shaved ice so much that I came here twice! The second time I came my shaved ice didn't have syrup throughout, only on the top layers so majority of the snow was just ice. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ululani's has quickly become my #1 shave ice spot in town. The line can be long at times but it goes by quickly. The service is always quick and friendly. If you have a craving for some good shave ice, come here! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Strawberry Shortcake and Coconut Lovers - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have been hearing about Hawaii Shave Ice for years so I figured since I finally made it here I better give it a try! We heard about Ululani's from a few locals and thought we would give it a try. We stopped in and were warmly greeted by the nice young lady at the counter. After looking at the options we decided on a #6 and it was amazing! The flavor was there and the Mochi on top was absolutely awesome. The ice was so soft and unlike anything I have had before. I am so happy to be here for a few more days so I can go back! Highly Reccommended! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had this sweet treat multiple times during my trip. The combo I stuck with was mango, guava, coconut with the snow cap (condensed milk topping). You can also add various toppings, I added fresh mochi sometimes. They have a ton of flavors and you can choose any combo you want. The syrups tasted high quality and very true to the flavor. It was fluffy and creamy at the same time, and the perfect treat to grab and eat while walking back to our hotel. The staff was always super friendly. And they work very quickly and efficiently so even with a long line it moved quick. read more

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This was my first Hawaiian shaved ice experience and wow!! So much better than kansas city shaved ice lolll. I got shaved ice with sour tart flavor and vanilla ice cream on it. Very very tasty! I really enjoyed the sour flavor and the contrast of the vanilla ice cream with it. Also a good amount for $10. The service was pretty slow for being the only person in there. It took like 5 minutes to make it! Other than that, it was amazing!! read more

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this shave ice MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH ~ so soft and yummy ugh i wish i went back to try the diff flavor combos. so many great options!! i chose passion fruit, coconut, and guava (with condensed milk & mochi). i honestly could've gone without the mochi, but delish nonetheless. such a smooth consistency and friendly service! wow. phenomenal. um also just saw that there's a shop in la?!! brb i know what i'm doing this weekend. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - inside so cute - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The shave ice was good but it wasn't so amazingly good that I go back again and again. It's know on Maui and this time I didn't get the sugar free one like I did on the one on Kalākaua. That was a mistake because the snow becomes hard as a rock. The employer told me that happens I guess you couldn't tell me it might happen. I couldn't eat it. They didn't give me a new one either. This time at this location I didn't go sugar free. I did add ice cream. Oh while we were in line there's a table for yours and if you sit there the person will run you off the seats it's only if you're buying tours. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Pog - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We stopped by twice because it was so yummy! The snow has a very light and airy texture that softly melts away when you are eating it. My only knock is that we did feel it melts extra quickly, but it's worth the trade off. It holds the flavor of the syrup unlike some other places that are way icier in texture. They have the most flavors that I've personally seen a Hawaiian ice place serve which means that everyone in your party is bound to find something that they like. If you're truly in vacation mode and don't want to do any thinking, you can pick from their fun, curated premade flavor combinations. To accompany the ice they have several different toppings which is also a fun treat. The storefront is basically just big enough to order from, so when you pass by and see the line going out the door, do yourself a favor and hop in too for a delicious treat! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Heard a lot of friends rave about this shave Ice spot so I decided to check this palce out. The establishment is really small and there in only one table inside with two chairs. There are an abundance of flavors and I ended up with Ube, coconut and Lychee. I ordered Macnut ice cream and condensed milk to be included with my shave ice. The syrup tastes super artificial which I personally do not like. The condensed milk had a strange after taste, but the Macnut ice cream was delectable and probably the only thing I enjoyed from here. Shaved ice was a bit rough and not as smooth as other shaved ice spots. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Ube Lychee Coconut - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The flavor options are all really good and they have all the toppings you might want like ice cream or snow caps. The only thing is that the ice texture isn't as soft and smooth as some other places on the island. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food: Hands down the fluffiest, non-crunchy shave ice I've ever had. It was genuinely like eating cold clouds: ultra-fine, airy, and perfectly soaked with syrup so every bite stayed smooth and balanced. Sweet without being cloying, insanely refreshing, and exactly what you want after a hot day. An ideal dessert stop. Service: The staff absolutely made the experience. The girls working were upbeat, enthusiastic, and clearly proud of what they do. They were happy to talk through flavors, share favorites, and made ordering feel fun instead of rushed. Ambiance: Bright, colorful, and lively with that classic island dessert-shop energy. Super inviting, especially in the evening, and the kind of place that instantly cools you down the moment you walk in. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Store Front - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ululani's Shave Ice has a motto that all shave ice is not created equal, and I would absolutely agree with them. My boyfriend and I got the Blue Hawaiian with sugar free Pineapple, along with the mochi topping and snow top. But honestly, you can't go wrong with anything that they serve here! The ice here is so difficult to explain, other than to say that it is melt in your mouth good! As soon as it touches your tongue, it disintegrates. You're left with the light aftertaste of the syrup and the lingering fluffy mouthfeel. Their mochi topping is also to die for- it's not stale and it won't stick to your teeth. They're perfectly soft and like you visited a local Japanese confectionary store. We got the snow top, and it added another dimension of sweetness! Ululani's did their big one, my issue is that there's not enough seating! I waited like a hawk to snag some for my friends. For some reason the only table inside has some topographical map on top of it. The line is also a tad confusing, there were some people going through the exit and cutting through everyone else. There was also a big fat cockroach lurking on the walls near the garbage can next to the exit, but at least it wasn't inside the actual shave ice and was only looking for the garbage! I have my doubts that they can subside off the nutritional value of shave ice... read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Blue Hawaiian and sugar free pineapple with mochi and snow cap - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Now this place serves the softest/creamiest shaved ice i've had and will definitely be a spot to go to next time im on the island. This spot is located in the central area of Waikiki and conveniently located next to the Hyatt Centric where we were staying for the week. It looked pretty popular with the line put the door and our cousins who are locals also heard good things about this place. They offer plenty of selections when it came to flavor choices and combos. I ended up getting the almond joy And the rest of my Family got the fruitier flavors. The texture of the snow was so soft and creamy once it hit your mouth. Mine was a combo of chocolate and coconut cream and mochi on top which was surprisingly good. It didnt melt as fast as i thought it would, which was a plus and was actually able to finish my keiki portion. Dont be fooled by the touristy attractions when it comes to shave ice/snow try this place out for sure you will be coming back, we did on our second to last night of our trip read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - The line - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is my favorite shave ice place on the island! The ice is very fine and soft, similar to Waiola shave ice (iykyk). All of their flavors are made with natural fruit juices and cane sugar. They also have a variety of different toppings such as condensed milk, Roselani ice cream, and mochi. I highly recommend getting the Mac nut ice cream. Service was very quick. You can't eat inside, which is the one downside for this location. They have some seating outside, but is very limited. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm an old dude but I still enjoy Shave Ice whenever visiting the islands. There are two things I always have to have when visiting my second home, fresh Poki and Shave Ice! Each company has their own variations, some with ice cream, some with toppings, innovative natural or unnatural syrups, interesting combinations, some with very social upbeat staff, others with grumpy let me do my job and get you out of here att'. I like the evening Staff at Uluani's Waikiki corner shop on Kuhio. They're young, energetic, having fun, vibing with customers, and efficient. They move the lines with the Order Taker smiling and genuinely interacting with Customers. Where you from? Like your shirt, etc... while the behind counter people are ice shaping and rounding your dessert with their sharp instruments. Ice flying all over the place while they round your dessert out! They really be shaving further! The Staff have such a positive attitude and that's how it should be since Shave Ice is a Happy Thing! As for what we had...Wife and I had the Lava Flow and K'S Kraving, each adding ice cream to make the dessert creamier and slower to melt. The former being more tropical tangy tasting and the latter more green tea mellowy, with over the edge dried coconut crunchies. We each liked our own choice, which were set combos. Can't go wrong with company perfected best sellers. Overall - fluffy ice, good quality ice cream but limited choices, nice perfected combos, a little pricey, and the kicker.....Staff that's fun, genuine and happy to be there read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Lava Flow - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Flavors are good but for the price of $12 for a kids size you would think they would add more syrup. I've had better shaved ice on the island. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tried several shaved ice places on our trip but the ice is so fine and powdery at Ululani's!! We had the blue raspberry and the Sunset (mango, passion fruit, and guava). It was really delicious but by the bottom of the sunset, it was VERY sweet. That's the only reason I might choose a different combo next time. The staff are very fast and nice. The merch is quite pricey - wish it weren't so expensive since the kids wanted a button/magnet but it was $6-10 each. read more

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This is fairly new, didn't see this the last time we visited Hawaii. It's right on the corner by Starbucks and it caught my eye. I had to try it after dinner. I ordered the Sunset beach which was recommended as one of their top sellers. It's Hawaii, their shaved ice should taste better than just ice and flavoring! Pretty disappointed with this spot. We shared it and still didn't even finish it. Sorry, but theres better shaved ice at other locations. Cute decor though! read more

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I stopped by here 2 nights ago with my father for an after dinner treat. Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice is my absolute favorite shave ice, so I was excited to see they had a location in Waikiki. This shop is located on Kuhio Ave and the inside is rather small. In fact, there are no tables inside, just a counter to order from and a display case full of ice cream. For my shave ice on this evening I went with my usual, half lilikoi and half coconut. After ordering, the girl working the counter said "ube, right?" and I corrected her to coconut. Somehow I still ended up with ube and coconut. Since I enjoy ube and there was a line behind me, I didn't say anything and just went with it. The shave ice here ended up being really good. It was super finely shaved and I continue to love their use of natural flavors, which was both the coconut and ube. The ube brought an earthy undertone with a subtle sweetness while the coconut had a creamy, rich flavor. Overall it was a good shave ice, though I do wish I had the brightness of the lilikoi to cut through some of that richness. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Ululani's is still the standard for me when it comes to shave ice and aside from the flavor mix up, it didn't disappoint. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Ube and coconut shave ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious shaved ice. I never imagined that shaved ice could be this soft and fluffy. It was. I ordered a large with strawberry, passion orange, and guava with a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream. It was delicious. I expected there would be a long line. There was none. I got my shaved ice in less than 5 minutes. It's more expensive than Matsumoto but more delicious. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Passion Orange, Guava, and Strawberry - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Was in Hawaii for a few days relaxing and definitely had to cool off with some shaved ice. I loved their selection of sugar free options and tasted so refreshing. There were 2 employees there at the time and they kept that line moving!! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ululani has changed my standards for shaved ice, it was so good I had to come back twice in a row. The texture is like freshly fallen snow. Its light and fluffy and melts in your mouth. Ululani has a large variety of flavors and many toppings to choose from. I liked that their selection included fruity and creamy flavors so there's something for everyone. This place has forever changed my taste buds and my hierarchy of shaved ice. No wonder there's always a line out the door. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Shaved Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

second favorite shave ice place i've tried in oahu! unfortunately only got to try their lilikoi cheesecake shave ice but this one was so creamy and soft and the mac nut ice cream paired so well with it and was really good! the service was quick and friendly and it's a casual setting, great for all ages! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - lilikoi cheesecake shave ice with mac nut ice cream - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We grabbed this for a quick treat. The ice was creamy. A tasty experience. We had grape, cherry, and pineapple. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Entryway - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great shaved ice! We tried the one with guava and loved it. The guava flavor is noticeable which isn't always the case. Easy to order and fast service. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

~ ITS SO SOFT ~ I'm a little embarrassed to admit that I had this 2-3 times a day on my trip BECAUSE the ice that good! Definitely add mochi, li hing powder, and condensed milk!! ~ trust me The service is welcoming. There's only outdoor seating. read more

Last night we were wanting shaved ice after dinner so we walked over to Ululani's because it was near our hotel. There was a line to order and they have lots of flavors to choose from on their menu, they even have sugar free syrups. You choose you size, your flavors, and add ice cream or toppings if you'd like. Although there was a line and lots of people, you got your shaved ice in a timely manner. The inside was decorated with lots of their merchandise and they even had a desk inside for someone to book tours and hawaiian activities. The shaved ice was what we expected, fine snow like texture with delicious flavors. You are allowed to ask for more syrup for free if you want because when you reach the middle of your shaved ice it's just plain ice. We got one sunset beach (passion orange, guava and mango) and one create your own with strawberry, lychee and mango (with kona coffee ice cream). We would definitely come back here again to try more flavors. read more

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One of the best shaved ice places we tried! And they're open late so that was a plus. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

With a tagline of "All shaved ice is not created equal" and a boast of having the best, you can definitely come in with high expectations and boy do they deliver! We came in after dinner and were pretty excited to get some dessert to cap off our night. When you first walk in, the menu just kinda hits you and it's really overwhelming because they have sooooo many options. It's great they have so many but it's so challenging to narrow it down! They do attempt to make the process really straightforward. You pick a size first - kids or regular. Then add ice cream or azuki beans - I added banana macadamia nut ice cream and I loved it! Next, you get to choose your flavor. This where it gets challenging to decide! You can choose from their most popular combinations, their favorites, or you can choose your own. I chose mango, strawberry, and pineapple and it was /such/ a great combo. Their syrups are clearly made with legit fruit and it's super refreshing to enjoy the fresh flavors. And lastly, you choose a topping - from condensed milk, mochi, or whipped cream. The price comes out pretty reasonably - especially considering add-ons are an extra charge. read more

Yummy!!! Ululani's probably has the softest shave ice in Hawaii. We came on a weeknight and it was not too busy. Their syrups are made with cane sugar and real fruit so it didn't taste crazy artificial. The guava flavor was TASTY. The regular size is plenty for 2, honestly we prob should have gotten kids size. Mochi was nice and soft. Very friendly service, the ice dome was shaped so nicely!! Love the colors they have going on in the shave ice shop, super fun. Soooo good, must visit in hawaii for sure! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - sun flavors - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I've been to a couple locations in Maui and was happy to find it here, walking distance from my hotel. Was a little busy, but the line moves quick. I always get it with ice cream, specifically the mac nut and it hits every time. It's a good shave ice place out of so many options. read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Mango, lychee, coconut - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Such great shaved ice! The natural syrups were delicious and exactly what I was looking for. Absolutely worth it! read more

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Mango, strawberry, guava shaved ice (kids size) - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii