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    Asato's Waikiki

    4.8 (108 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Ryan S.

    I stopped by Asato's Waikiki for a sweet treat and ended up really enjoying it, even though it was a little different than I expected. I went in thinking it would be more like traditional shave ice, but the texture was actually closer to a sherbet or frozen dessert, which turned out to be perfectly refreshing in the Waikiki heat. The flavors were great and tasted vibrant without being overly heavy or artificial. One thing to know is that it's tucked away in the back corner of another store, so it can be a little easy to miss if you are not paying attention. Once I found it though, it was a nice little hidden break from the crowds and a relaxing way to cool down for a few minutes.

    Lydia Y.

    LOVED this experience. Easily my fav spot from week 1 Limited seating so make sure to reserve in advance! It's a dessert tasting experience and you get a great intro to local flavors like li hing and lemon peel (def been hooked since). Star of the show is the shaved ice The texture is insane -- almost crunchy??? but also smooth. Toppings are so special and love that the ice is layered with syrup. You get one as part of the experience but they're super generous and probs will offer another Staff is super welcoming too -- just such a good vibe overall

    Jenna E.

    I'm more of an ice cream girl than sorbet/sherbet but I do have to say I was super impressed by Asato's! The shop is a quick walk away from International Marketplace (where my friends and I parked). We tried to all get different flavors so we could try as many as possible! The flavors we got ranked in best order were Passion Orange Guava, Strawberry, Pineapple then Passion Orange. I thought the passion orange guava had a really strong flavor in a good way, and you can't really go wrong with strawberry and pineapple. The passion orange was a little disappointing (the flavor was still good but when you compared them to the others it was a little more bland). Really recommend checking out if you're in the area!

    Strawberry and brown sugar!
    Yvette P.

    FAVE FOOD EXPERIENCE! What an amazing food experience on our honeymoon! The girlies were so sweet and a joy to chat with throughout the experience. You really can tell they enjoy what they do and are so proud of the shaved ice lab they have started up with the owner! It is located inside the clothing store, but it is very intimate as I believe there are only four seats. In this case my husband and I were the only ones and it was so sweet of the girls to be so accommodating and chatting with us. As for the shaved ices, AMAZING. We got to try three! My favorite is the crème brûlée cause of the caramelized sugar texture while my husband's is the strawberry lilikoi since it had little cake chunks. The rock salt plum soda was also so cute as we can make our own concentrate to take home! They wax seal the little bottle so it won't spill out :) Overall, I can't wait to book this again when we visit back! My mouth is drooling just remembering the shaved ices.

    Li hing mui
    Christina K.

    I was craving something light and refreshing and stumbled upon Asato's. It's located inside Kings and Queens, toward the back. I got the li hing mui and it was so good! Not too sweet and light treat. The texture was kind of stretchy? It was a bit different, but still good.

    passion orange
    P Y.

    I love Asato's! Walked from the other side of Waikiki for it. Minus one star just because they didn't have the li hing gummy flavor I had been thing about since my last trip. But always worth the stop. Passion orange was great!

    Matcha
    Mike D.

    "Unique Matcha Sherbet Experience Inside Kings & Queens" Food (4 / 5): This sherbet shop is located inside Kings & Queens Dept Store and is advertised as "Hawaii's Best Frozen Dessert." Since I don't have other sherbet shops to compare it to, I'm reviewing this purely from a first-time tourist perspective. I ordered the Matcha Sherbet, and the texture is what really stands out. The best way I can describe it is like those putty sand toys from childhood -- when you cut into it, it's incredibly soft but still holds its shape. Very smooth and satisfying visually and texturally. As for the taste, the matcha flavor is light and creamy. Personally, I prefer a stronger, more bold matcha flavor, so it wasn't exactly what I was hoping for -- but it's still a refreshing and enjoyable treat, especially on a hot day. Service (5 / 5): The employees are very friendly and welcoming. With only four counter seats that directly face where they prepare the sherbet, it creates a fun, interactive experience. You can easily strike up a conversation while they're making your dessert. It honestly feels like sitting at a little ice cream bar. Ambience / Décor: The shop is clean and well kept. There are four seats at the counter and additional seating outside the store (not on the beach strip side). It's cozy, simple, and comfortable. Overall: While I would've loved a stronger matcha flavor, the unique texture, friendly service, and clean setting make this place worth visiting. I'll definitely be back to try their fruit flavors next time to see how they compare.

    Menu 2/26  Special: Ume Shiso *sample was really tasty and it blows my mind to have them as a combination as a dessert! Very creative
    Meggie T.

    Tasty and refreshing with a great texture! We loved the staff who was friendly and let us try a couple samples. Very helpful and personable. I loved the Li Hing Float! It had the texture of Italian ice and some vanilla custard/ice-cream in it. It was a little tough to find the spot but it's inside a clothing store in the corner. There is an entrance from the mall and also the street. The entrance from Kalākaua Ave. had signage outside that made it easier to find the entrance.

    Candace F.

    Asatos is definitely a local favorite and I appreciate that I was able to sample their offerings at the Hyatt. On a hot Sunday afternoon their frozen offerings hit the spot. It's a little difficult to find as the dessert bar is located within a store. It was not busy at all. The store surrounding the dessert bar was almost sterile. It was fun to see that Asato offered all these li hing flavored gummies besides the ice cream. At the counter the servers were okay...not especially friendly but not mean either...just there. We ordered 4 different types of sherbet: coffee, mango, pineapple and strawberry. Everything was good. The sherbet was on the lighter side and hit the spot. You don't feel too heavy after consuming all the dessert. It was just right. There are nice benches in the hotel to enjoy your dessert. You felt like a tourist but that's always fun because we all live in paradise! Very relaxing and a nice way to spend a weekend.

    The counter
    Shana V.

    Our only regret was not planning better. The family was staycationing in Waikiki and we remembered Asato's had opened. We really wanted to do the tasting menu but didn't have reservations, so we happily settled for scoops of our favorite flavors. The shop is located inside a shop in the Hyatt but it's super chill vibes, clean counters, and benches in the courtyard made it an extra sweet stop

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    Jin L.

    We were staying at the Hyatt Regency Spa Hotel and had no idea Asato was located inside the King & Queen clothing store. A friend mentioned this place, so we decided to check it out and it was refreshing and delicious. The staff were friendly and offered samples of different gummy and ice cream flavors. Everything tasted amazing, so I ended up buying some to take with me. I'll definitely visit again.

    Super li hing
    Rae W.

    I love to support local businesses and brought a friend visiting the islands to try this place with me. I read an article recently about the shop which highlighted the local flavors they make, and took note of their li hing flavor as my friend loves all things li hing. We came by after an afternoon on the beach, locating them at the back of Kings and Queens surf shop on Kalanianaole, across the street from the Duke K statue. I got the coffee sheet which was said to be like a Vietnamese coffee, it was good but did not have the strong vietnamese coffee flavor. My friend loved the super li hing. On a second visit that week, I had the matcha sherbet which was also good, but could have been stronger. Overall, solid flavors. They offer kamaaina discount if you are local.

    Matcha sherbet
    Dan D.

    Go here if you want something in flavor between gelato and shaved ice. The sherbets and sorbets here simply aren't that strongly flavored, which is why I wouldn't come back here. It's also a bit weird to be walking all the way back inside a clothes shop to be buying a frozen treat. I naturally started looking at the clothes, but became nervous that I'd stain something. On the plus side, they let me sample all I cared to, and the servers are having the time of their lives, which rubbed off on me.

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