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    Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    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.

    Celeste N.

    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.

    AmberAyame T.

    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.

    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!

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    Krystal C.

    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!

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    Cameron M.

    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!

    Blue A.

    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.

    Maddy R.

    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!!

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    Sarah C.

    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.

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    Toma C.

    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.

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    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.

    Nick Q.

    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!

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    Ada H.

    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.

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