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    Brian's Shave Ice

    4.4 (1k reviews)
    InexpensiveShaved Ice, Bubble Tea, Thai
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Rainbow Shave Ice
    Gab G.

    Hawaiian-style shave ice is one of the only things I can't get in NYC, and I was excited to try this spot on a recent LA trip. A few friends and I shared a Rainbow with dole whip, and the Sunset beach with macadamia nut ice cream. I actually liked the dole whip and the ice cream more than the ice (flavors were a little artificial tasting), but overall this spot was good. Service was friendly. Get the dole whip soft serve!!

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    Erik G.

    What We Ordered: -Rainbow Kiddie $5.50 -Sunset Beach Regular $6.75 My son wanted the Rainbow Shave Ice. I got him the Kiddie size, which was more than enough for a 5 yo. They offered to put condensed milk on top, which I said okay, but only a little because I didn't want it to be too sweet for him. After speaking with the staff, I was recomended the Sunset Beach and I got it in the regular size which was a good size for me. It was very delicious! It was good pick! I shared a bit with the wife as she doesn't normally like cold and sweet things, but she liked what she tried. The only problem is how fast the ice melts and it quickly turned to soup. It wasn't even that hot outside. I will have to circle back in the winter time when it's cooler outside and see how it is. We were told to wait a bit and let the syrup sink to the bottom before eating. We didn't wait too long and it tasted just fine. We waited maybe 1 minute or so. We would definitely come back here again!

    Dole Soft Serve
    Mimi R.

    Came here specifically for the dole whip soft serve and it did not disappoint!! It was so so good! I can't wait to come back and try the shave ice. Small store with cute decor, I missed it the first time I passed by. Parking is kinda difficult since it is sawtelle and super busy. But there are lots and street parking. You just have to hover around a bit to find a spot. Service was friendly and fast!

    Sunset Beach, mango w/ice cream
    Alex M.

    This shave ice brings back memories of vacations in Hawaii. My wife found this place and we drove from Riverside 2 hours. Definitely worth it! Staff is friendly and service was quick! The atmosphere is mellow and all the Hawaiian chill vibes are here!

    Mayi B.

    We love Brian's Shave Ice! They have an amazing selection of flavors, and the Dole Whip was a delicious too! The staff at the counter were super friendly and helpful. The store is clean and has fun, welcoming decor. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area!

    Matthew M.

    Brian's shave ice needs to get WAAAAY MORE recognition. Pulling up to this spot, we saw a line but it was actually for a spot next door and tbh, this place should've had that line. Entering, it gives the vibe of a small takeout dessert spot but with Hawaii vibes, like a little shack. The employees were super helpful, and nice. Where they kill it is in their quality. The shaved ice was so good and had many different options to choose from. I got the sunset beach with dole whip inside as my base, and it was fireeee!!! This is going to be something that I'm willing to share here but probably gonna gatekeep forever. Sorry in advance Brian's shave ice! Much love!

    Kathleen N.

    FOOD this has been in my saved for sooo long; im so glad i finally got to try it!! + i've been back a few times... i think its yummy only comment is that it is lowk $$$ ‼ LET ME PUT U ON: li hing mui, haupia, and POG you're welcome ‼ SERVICE service is surprisingly quick!! u don't wait long after u order at all AMBIANCE there's like one mini bench outside otherwise it's more of u order and go LOL

    Jonathan L.

    Came here after a recent trip to Hawaii, where I had hawaiian shaved ice for the first time. I was craving hawaiian shaved ice and read this place is legit. Came here with high hopes, but left disappointed. Can't compare with the good stuff in hawaii. Portions are huge, but taste is off. Mochi isn't as good, flavor and ice cream is okay. Didn't blow me away like the ones in Hawaii. Those hit different. Probably wouldn't come here again, but might be a good option if you're a hawaiian shaved ice virgin.

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    Zan L.

    Some of, if not the best, shave ice that I have ever had. Honestly, after I was three bites into it I was already planning when I would be visiting Brian's again next which should be later this week. They have a ton of flavor and filling options on the board so it's easy to get a new thing each time you visit. The whole staff was really polite and everything was made within a few minutes, so it was a very quick stop for us. It's attached to a small shopping center so the best place to park is in the underground or you can park on the street if there are any space available. This part of town gets very busy at night so the underground parking may be the easiest. Make sure to validate your ticket! Otherwise it will be $5. I chose Cherry and Red Velvet as my flavor combination and decided to fill it with popping pearls. The popping pearls have a sweet sugary center so it was a tremendous addition to the shave ice. I also got the condensed milk topper and would recommend that to anyone. We also got a scoop of a Dole Whip, which is always refreshing and a great pallet cleanser. I was honestly really impressed and will be back again very soon. I am lucky that I live and work close by so I will be a frequent customer and would strongly recommend to anyone.

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    Tamara B.

    The only shaved ice I am willing take the drive to! Last summer I went three days straight and they new me by name which was epic - my favorite flavours are tiger blood and cherry - the mango is yummy too but I stick to my red colors that give a delicious mix.

    Sunset Beach shave ice combo (hawaiian punch, passion fruit, mango flavor)
    David K.

    After lunch at one of the many Japanese restaurants in Sawtelle, I felt the need for dessert. Brian's Shave Ice hit the spot. I had their shave ice combo called Sunset Beach. It had hawaiian punch, passion fruit, and mango syrup. A Hawaiian shave ice should be very finely shaved, light, and airy (no ice chucks). It was definitely authentic Hawaiian shave ice. The syrups were tasty. In addition to their pre-set combinations, you can pick your own combination of flavors (1 to 3). I think there were 25 syrup choices when we went. You can add a filling on the bottom of the shave ice (Fosselman's ice cream, Dole Pineapple Whip, mochi, lychee jelly, popping pearls, or red bean are filling options at an additional cost). They also offer ice cream or Dole whip by itself without the shave ice. They also serve hot or cold kona coffee when you think it is too cold for a cold dessert (I can eat shave ice in any weather). Brian's Shave Ice is a perfect place to end a meal after finishing at one of the many nearby restaurants. Next time in Sawtelle, I will definitely go back especially if it is a warm/hot day.

    Bottom Feeder, haupia and taro shave ice over macadamia ice cream
    Leo H.

    Ordered the Bottom Feeder, a combo of haupia and taro shave ice with a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream. It looked authentic and was a good size, but the texture wasn't creamy until the bottom when the small amount of ice cream began to make its contributions known, and the flavors were both very light and not distinct enough from one another. There may be other combinations that are more satisfying but the Bottom Feeder, especially at its higher price point, could use a few tweaks.

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    this place makes me feel like i'm back in hawaii! love the endless amount of flavor & topping options. workers are amazing!

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    Best customer service, and the large shaved ice is huge! Lots of flavors, along with ice cream options and topping.

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    the best in the west. Other shops no contest! definitely returning back again. Only place with red beans.

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    Is there a parking lot or metered parking available?

    Street parking /metered parking and a lot on the northwest corner of sawtelle /Olympic

    Do they do Catering or Private Events?

    Yes

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    My daughter was craving boba. We walk in and there's a whiteboard that says "out of organic Straus…read moremilk. We only have whole milk." I'm thinking we're already starting off on the wrong foot paying for a nonorganic substitution. There is a screen with countdown times, which put our drink at 14 minutes to service. So we're away for 4 minutes and come back. Timer is still counting down. A few others have their drinks called out. Apparently our cold drink was warming there when we walked in. We finally go up since our timer says 'almost done'. And she hands us the drink that has been sitting there for 10 minutes while other names have been called. Why have a screen with a timer if it's not accurate or the employees aren't using it? She turns to remake my daughter's drink - I would have been happy with an apology, but no one offered it. I was shocked when she remade it, it took 30 seconds! Then why the long wait times? Something is not right with the customer experience for $8 drink and given there are a dozen boba shops on just that block, I don't think we'll be back.

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