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    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice

    4.4 (93 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Kathy S.

    Shave ice in Hawaii is a must!! The ice texture is so fine and flavorful with the sweet syrups soaked in! This was so refreshing after a hot and humid day!! Service was quick as there was no line/wait when we got there. Parking is difficult when you're downtown so walk if you can.

    Sharona M.

    I wanted shaved ice near Waikiki Beach, and this was the perfect spot for me! You have many different flavors ,combinations, and toppings. Personally, I like my shaved ice super simple. I got the Hawaiian Rainbow and it was sooo good! Their shaved ice is nice and snowy texture. Prices are fair. There's no indoor seating, but there's some outside.

    Sunset beach (Keiki size)
    Jonica K.

    I was completely blown away by the texture of the shave ice. I didn't know ice could be this soft and fluffy! Most shave ice still has a bit of an icy, crystalline texture, but Ululani's practically melts in your mouth. // Sunset Beach (one of their top 3 flavors) Passion orange, mango, guava This was SO good! I'm already a fan of POG flavors, and this combination was incredibly refreshing. The syrups tasted fruity and fresh without being overly sweet, and paired perfectly with the light, fluffy ice. I still don't know how they get the texture so soft, but it made this one of the best shave ice experiences I've had. They offer two sizes- Keiki (kids) and Ulu (original/regular) My only minor complaint is the limited seating. There are only a couple of outdoor tables and no indoor seating, so plan to enjoy it on the go. We stopped by after lunch, and it was the perfect refreshing treat and palate cleanser on a hot Hawaiian day.

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    Frankie M.

    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!!!

    Angela C.

    Love that there is a Ululani's in the heart of Waikiki within walking distance of many hotels/shops now! The line was out the door and looked long, but they are amazingly efficient. I ordered 8 shaved ices for our whole party and our orders came out fast!! The ice is super fluffy and they have so many syrup flavors, including sugar free ones. You can't go wrong!

    Everett L.

    Lava flow so tasty. So sweet and so soft. Glad they came to Honolulu and I love them so much. Best texture

    Angel H.

    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.

    Cotton candy, vanilla, and mango ice with snow cap (condensed milk)
    Emily W.

    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.

    Ulu size with macadamia nut ice cream, azuki beans, snow cap, toasted coconut, li hing mui reduction and powder, and fresh mochi!
    Josh R.

    Delicious!!! Multiple options for the ice cream base, all the fixings available for toppings, and the perfect texture of shaved ice. A must try while here!

    Kim B.

    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.

    Emily J.

    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!

    Jessica M.

    The shaved ice was a like a melted popsicle texture! The flavors were delicious and they had large variety of flavors. The price was affordable and the portion was great! Staff was welcoming and knowledgeable about the flavor combinations they offered at must try in Waikiki. There are two or three small tables outside to sit! No indoor seating area centrally located near lots of other restaurants and shops.

    Ube and vanilla with ube ice cream
    Laura E.

    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!

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