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The BESTTT shaved ice ever from a local opinion!!! The shaved ice has a fine powder texture and the syrups are all homemade! It takes hours for them to take their syrup, so you can truly taste the quality. They're unlike the tourist traps if you know what I mean! Be sure to bring cash! The parking lot is behind the building or there is street parking!
Good shave ice in a nondescript location and neighborhood. We tried the $8, 3 flavors: haupia (this was actually pretty sweet), mango and guava. There's limited seating but because turnover is quick, you can score a spot. Pretty good shave ice and flavors. Hubby noted the center was hallow which he didn't like.
This is on our must visit list anytime we visit O'ahu! The guava, lilikoi, strawberry milk and calpico are our tried and true favorites. Tried the hojicha, kinako latte and haupia this time and they were all delicious as well. The hojicha was a little sweeter than I expected but still had that nice roasted flavor. The kinako finishes with that classic kinako powder flavor. The haupia was my least favorite but not bad at all. One year later and it's still the best shave ice around!
Wanted to bring Doc and so glad she liked it. We all enjoyed it, 7-5-26. Really liked the Not Hot Chocolate and Hojicha with Snow Cap. The strawberry was a light delicate pink and good but the other two flavors, my new favorites. Being summer, constant stream of customers but the wait goes quickly.
Great local spot with wonderful service and ono shaved ice. They get busy and could be a wait, but worth it. Just go check out bread shop around the corner while you wait. Limited seating and cash only.
Shave Ice Fact: Hawaiian shave ice is a historic, finely shaved ice dessert introduced by Japanese immigrants during Hawaii's plantation era in the early 1900s. Unlike crunchy snow cones, it uses block ice for a powdery, snow-like texture that absorbs syrup. Randy S. told me to #KeepItKaimuki so that's what I'm going to do. You just don't question my Cycle Buddy about things, okay? And when Nadine told me, "It's 'shave ice' with no 'D,' unless you want to be caught being a tourist," it will forever be ingrained in my memory. It's kind of like how Rod U. mentioned once not to eat oysters on months that do not contain the letter "R" and that's how I live my life now. Shave ice! Shave ice! Shave ice! I got the guava, mandarin orange, and lychee but my eyes were glued to Cycle Buddy Randy S's coffee and matcha duo. It was so good! I also tried twinsie Nadine's hojicha, haupia, and something else. All three shave ice creations were good but that matcha and coffee duo is the flavor combo I crave. Great place and even better service. Chillest is the chillest place to cool off!
It's 96°F today so naturally I'm thinking about shave ice. After a delicious lunch of cake noodles, we stopped by for shave ice. It was a sweet treat, a tasty dessert, after a carb heavy meal. I shared a creation with a trio of bright fruit flavors and it hit the spot. It's a cozy place so eat your icy treat and get out and enjoy Oahu. Keep it Kaimuki.
Shave ice done right with a range of flavors! Favorite flavor combo: Strawberry milk, lychee, and coconut! ONO! Sweet and friendly staff, who doesn't love a family owned small business? Street parking available as well as a few stalls in the back of the store. 2 tables inside for seating with a nice bar top with a nice people watch view of Waialae Ave.
Amazing shave ice place. The owners and staff were so cute and welcoming. They even had a small business lady in the corner selling the best homemade mochi. The shave ice was also smooth and soft. It is heavily inspired by like Japanese shave ice. Highly recommend the coffee and their strawberry milk. Overall if I'm in the area will come again!
This was a pleasant surprise for me. I never expected shaved ice to have such flavors and texture with the syrups. Great place that deserves 5 stars, and I will go back definitely when I'm on the island again. In the group, I got to try the strawberry, which was my least favorite and I wouldn't order again. Strawberry milk was better; guava, pog, mango, snow cap, all were delicious.
Super good shaved ice!!! Nice family establishment!!! I highly recommend the coffee with ice cream!!! Soooooo yummy!
Always on the search for a good shave ice place, I came across Chillest Shave Ice on Waialae Ave. It's a small hole-in-the-wall near The Curb. I noticed there was a parking lot in back of their business, but I'm not sure if that was for employees or the public. I ended up parking at a metered spot on the street, which is often hard to find. Upon entrance, I was greeted by the friendliest people. Not sure if the lady & man were the owners or employees, but they were very sweet. It's a small interior with a community table and a counter bar that looks out to the street. Cash only! They have 1 size and you can choose up to 3 flavors. They have 3 flavor categories: $6 classic, $7 house and $8 house. If you select 1 flavor from each category, you'll be charged the highest flavor. They also offer $1 toppings: ice cream, mochi & azuki beans, as well as free snow cap. I selected the banana cream, vanilla cream & orange cream under the $6 flavors. When it arrived to my table, I was shocked to see how big it was! It's definitely shareable. The ice was shaved very fine and the flavors were delicious. I can only imagine what the upgraded flavors taste like! I will definitely return to try some of their other flavors and toppings. I love supporting small businesses like this.
I heard the mochi here are the best, so when they told me they were sold out for the day, I promised myself I'd come back the next day, and I did! Just a heads up: Chillest Shave Ice is cash only. There's parking in the back, and you can scan a QR code for one hour of free parking. Unfortunately, I arrived right after a group of 10 had just placed their order, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was absolutely worth it. I ordered the strawberry milk and haupia shave ice, topped with mochi and snow cap, and it was AMAZING. The ice is shaved so finely that it just melts in your mouth. I honestly didn't think I could finish it all, but somehow I devoured the entire thing, yes, all eight mochis! The service was warm and full of aloha spirit. There are 3 small tables inside and couple tables outside in the parking lot. Chillest is definitely going on my rotation list for future Oahu trips.
1 month ago
Best shave ice! It was so big we shared one. The flavors are fresh and amazing! When we first got here we were the only customers, but the place filled up quickly. We got our order quicker than I thought we would and it was refreshing on this hot, muggy day! read more
What an awesome shave ice spot! Great people, awesome service, amazing flavors and easy parking. We had the Melona, Ramune and my favorite, Japanese Grape. So good. Toppings are free! A wonderful interior and great seating. Highly recommend a stop at Chillest Shave Ice read more
1 month ago
The BESTTT shaved ice ever from a local opinion!!! The shaved ice has a fine powder texture and the syrups are all homemade! It takes hours for them to take their syrup, so you can truly taste the quality. They're unlike the tourist traps if you know what I mean! Be sure to bring cash! The parking lot is behind the building or there is street parking! read more
Good shave ice in a nondescript location and neighborhood. We tried the $8, 3 flavors: haupia (this was actually pretty sweet), mango and guava. There's limited seating but because turnover is quick, you can score a spot. Pretty good shave ice and flavors. Hubby noted the center was hallow which he didn't like. read more
14 days ago
This is on our must visit list anytime we visit O'ahu! The guava, lilikoi, strawberry milk and calpico are our tried and true favorites. Tried the hojicha, kinako latte and haupia this time and they were all delicious as well. The hojicha was a little sweeter than I expected but still had that nice roasted flavor. The kinako finishes with that classic kinako powder flavor. The haupia was my least favorite but not bad at all. One year later and it's still the best shave ice around! read more
Wanted to bring Doc and so glad she liked it. We all enjoyed it, 7-5-26. Really liked the Not Hot Chocolate and Hojicha with Snow Cap. The strawberry was a light delicate pink and good but the other two flavors, my new favorites. Being summer, constant stream of customers but the wait goes quickly. read more
Shave Ice Fact: Hawaiian shave ice is a historic, finely shaved ice dessert introduced by Japanese immigrants during Hawaii's plantation era in the early 1900s. Unlike crunchy snow cones, it uses block ice for a powdery, snow-like texture that absorbs syrup. Randy S. told me to #KeepItKaimuki so that's what I'm going to do. You just don't question my Cycle Buddy about things, okay? And when Nadine told me, "It's 'shave ice' with no 'D,' unless you want to be caught being a tourist," it will forever be ingrained in my memory. It's kind of like how Rod U. mentioned once not to eat oysters on months that do not contain the letter "R" and that's how I live my life now. Shave ice! Shave ice! Shave ice! I got the guava, mandarin orange, and lychee but my eyes were glued to Cycle Buddy Randy S's coffee and matcha duo. It was so good! I also tried twinsie Nadine's hojicha, haupia, and something else. All three shave ice creations were good but that matcha and coffee duo is the flavor combo I crave. Great place and even better service. Chillest is the chillest place to cool off! read more
5 months ago
It's 96°F today so naturally I'm thinking about shave ice. After a delicious lunch of cake noodles, we stopped by for shave ice. It was a sweet treat, a tasty dessert, after a carb heavy meal. I shared a creation with a trio of bright fruit flavors and it hit the spot. It's a cozy place so eat your icy treat and get out and enjoy Oahu. Keep it Kaimuki. read more
5 months ago
Shave ice done right with a range of flavors! Favorite flavor combo: Strawberry milk, lychee, and coconut! ONO! Sweet and friendly staff, who doesn't love a family owned small business? Street parking available as well as a few stalls in the back of the store. 2 tables inside for seating with a nice bar top with a nice people watch view of Waialae Ave. read more
Amazing shave ice place. The owners and staff were so cute and welcoming. They even had a small business lady in the corner selling the best homemade mochi. The shave ice was also smooth and soft. It is heavily inspired by like Japanese shave ice. Highly recommend the coffee and their strawberry milk. Overall if I'm in the area will come again! read more
This was a pleasant surprise for me. I never expected shaved ice to have such flavors and texture with the syrups. Great place that deserves 5 stars, and I will go back definitely when I'm on the island again. In the group, I got to try the strawberry, which was my least favorite and I wouldn't order again. Strawberry milk was better; guava, pog, mango, snow cap, all were delicious. read more
Always on the search for a good shave ice place, I came across Chillest Shave Ice on Waialae Ave. It's a small hole-in-the-wall near The Curb. I noticed there was a parking lot in back of their business, but I'm not sure if that was for employees or the public. I ended up parking at a metered spot on the street, which is often hard to find. Upon entrance, I was greeted by the friendliest people. Not sure if the lady & man were the owners or employees, but they were very sweet. It's a small interior with a community table and a counter bar that looks out to the street. Cash only! They have 1 size and you can choose up to 3 flavors. They have 3 flavor categories: $6 classic, $7 house and $8 house. If you select 1 flavor from each category, you'll be charged the highest flavor. They also offer $1 toppings: ice cream, mochi & azuki beans, as well as free snow cap. I selected the banana cream, vanilla cream & orange cream under the $6 flavors. When it arrived to my table, I was shocked to see how big it was! It's definitely shareable. The ice was shaved very fine and the flavors were delicious. I can only imagine what the upgraded flavors taste like! I will definitely return to try some of their other flavors and toppings. I love supporting small businesses like this. read more
I heard the mochi here are the best, so when they told me they were sold out for the day, I promised myself I'd come back the next day, and I did! Just a heads up: Chillest Shave Ice is cash only. There's parking in the back, and you can scan a QR code for one hour of free parking. Unfortunately, I arrived right after a group of 10 had just placed their order, so there was a bit of a wait, but it was absolutely worth it. I ordered the strawberry milk and haupia shave ice, topped with mochi and snow cap, and it was AMAZING. The ice is shaved so finely that it just melts in your mouth. I honestly didn't think I could finish it all, but somehow I devoured the entire thing, yes, all eight mochis! The service was warm and full of aloha spirit. There are 3 small tables inside and couple tables outside in the parking lot. Chillest is definitely going on my rotation list for future Oahu trips. read more
Looking for shave ice? Come to Chillest! House made flavors make the finest shave ice pop! The Uji Matcha is well worth the extra dollar. Add strawberry milk and you've got yourself a cold strawberry matcha latte! So very flavorful! You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you're in 7th heaven! Check out Chillest! I'm sure you'll be delighted by the owners, his staff, and especially delighted by the onolicious shave ice! (One size only) read more
7 months ago
A towering bowl of heavenly shave ice! I've been here twice and I've loved both times. The shave ice is light and fluffy and the syrups are so flavorful and nuanced. Favorites are: Ramune Grape Strawberry milk Hojicha Always add a drizzle of condensed milk! The wait time for Shave Ice can arrange anywhere between 20 to 30 minutes depending on how busy they are, but it's very worth the wait. The portions are towering and there is a decent amount of seating. Be polite! Wait in line, wait for your order, eat and go. Don't linger around for too long knowing that there are others waiting for a seat to open up. Parking is located on the street or inside of the little lot behind the shave ice store. They take card and Apple Pay! So what are you waiting for? Go and get a bowl of Chillest Shave Ice! read more
Great place to cool down with a mountain of shave ice. I had three flavors (guava, Lilikoi and Haupia) that represent the islands well. Generous portion of ice and syrup mixed well with the vanilla ice scream. All three flavors were not overly sweet. The owner and daughter team were very friendly. The shop is clean and simple. Parking is nightmare so I had to park in the street about a mile away. Limited Outdoor seating in the back9@&& read more
This is my current #1 for shave ice, displacing Waiola. Ordering and menu are straightforward. There's 1 size. You can pick up to 3 flavors which fall under the $6, $7, or $8. So if you're pake like me, you optimize all flavors from the $8 menu. Also, snow cap (condensed milk) is included. How could anyone say, "No?" The ice is super fluffy and light. My top flavors so far: matcha, hojicha, haupia, strawberry milk read more
My friend was taking me on a food tour through Chinatown and Kaimuki. As it was getting later in the day, I suggested we try Chillest Shave Ice as I saw it on a food video. My friend had never been there, so he was game. When we walked in, lo and behold, he knew the owners (common thing in Honolulu). We tried different flavors, and I added ice cream and the snow cap (condensed mild - Bingsu style). Super good shave ice! Strawberry mild and Kinako are must-tries. If you do Li Hing Mui, you might just want that one flavor as it is salty and would go well with ice cream. We liked it so much, we went back the next day...LOL. Bring cash to pay. read more
9 months ago
This had officially become my FAVORITE shave ice place on the island! The owners & staff are super friendly. The flavors are out of this world but not uber sweet. I mixed hojicha and haupia because those were the two flavors I was feeling in the moment. The hojicha comes through with the same toasted tea leaf you love in a cup of hot tea. LOVE IT. The haupia smells and tastes like that last bite you take off your plate at a luau. My nephews LOVE that rainbow shave ice and always fight for the strawberry. There's a small lot in the back but, I really mean small. Go after work hours, there will be a few more. Parking on the street moves in and out pretty quickly. I can't wait to fly back for more shave ice from this Kaimuki/Palolo spot...I mean, to visit my family. read more
Honestly, I was a bit skeptical about dropping $7-$8 on a shave ice, but the flavor lineup pulled me in. It's a solid mix of local staples and Japanese-inspired hits--think Li Hing and POG sitting right next to Kinako Latte and Japan Grape. I stuck to my guns with Strawberry and Li Hing, while the wife went adventurous: Ramune, Kinako Latte, and some kind of brown tea (the name escapes me, but the vibes were there). The Verdict When the orders came out, we were floored by the size--these things are massive. But it wasn't just volume; it was actually refreshing and packed with flavor. The real game-changer? The syrup distribution. * Consistency: The syrups flow heavy all the way to the bottom. * Quality: Unlike some other spots (looking at you, Wailoa...), you aren't left with a cup of plain ice at the end. * Sweetness: Perfectly balanced--not that syrupy, tooth-aching sugar trap you find elsewhere. This is easily the best shave ice I've had in a minute. Tip: Cash only! read more
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4 months ago
This is long overdue! But the owners are the kindest and sweetest people! They are so warm and friendly, the place is cute and clean. We visited Oahu back in June 2025 and stumbled upon this place on our way back to our hotel. We were craving shave ice after a long day at the beach. Their servings are huge and soooo good. I got the banana cream and it's by far my favorite. We loved this place so much we went back one more time before we left for our trip. Been recommending this place to friends and family who visit since. read more
5 months ago
All the hype is no joke! Aaron Wong is creating flavors unique to the decades long shave ice industry. A steady stream of locals know this place and thanks to my Yelp Squad, I'm now a groupie too. Two visits in my last trip to Honolulu 'cuz there are so many flavors I wanted to try. Owner keeps the shop simple. They are not selling you all kinds of stuff in the shop. They let their shave ice stand out and do all the talking for them. Generous portions of Haupia, Melona, Lychee flavors poured onto a mountain of soft snow. Oh yeah...and I don't forget the ice cream...ever! Do NOT pass on this place. I know Waia'lae Ave is crazy with limited parking, but they have a lot in the back too and the side street. You won't regret it. TIP: Cash only at this time. read more
2 months ago
A Must Go!!! Best shaved ice on island. You can't go wrong with any of their well curated flavors. And they are the nicest people ever. read more
This place is a MUST try if you love shaved ice! We decided to try this place before we left Honolulu and honestly we really wish that we found it. They one of our travels because it was so delicious! Parking is a little bit hard to find, but it is located not too far from Waikiki and the shop is very clean and The owners are very friendly. There are some seating inside where you can enjoy the shaved ice right away! There were so many fun and unique flavors that we could choose from we decided to go to the three flavors of guava, kinako, And Japanese grape. We also got the Azuki toppings and the mochi. I am not exaggerating when I say that the portion was very big but was honestly the lightest shaved ice I've had in a really long time. The mochi was also handmade and so delicious and they gave us a lot of mochi. It is honestly probably the best shaved ice on the island and I will definitely be coming back the next time I visit Hawaii again !! read more
2 months ago
Softest ice on the island When I say soft, I mean like smoothest cream that melts instantly with no chunks or crystals. The flavors are spot on and not like artificial syrup taste. Cute and clean shop. Parking might be a little hard but it's worth it. Environment 5/5 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Price 5/5 read more
This will now be my Go To for shaved ice! The service was great and friendly but most of all the flavors were very good! You can actually taste the flavor you choose and they have many flavors to choose from. There's only 1 size and it's huge, enough for 2-3 people to share! Another "wow" feeling is they don't accept tips!!! They don't want their patrons to feel pressured in tipping and believe their prices is all they need. I actually asked if they were from Japan...nope they're just good local people appreciating their patrons. The only criticism I have is parking. There's metered street parking or parking behind the building, but it's worth it! read more
1 year ago
3 months ago
The best shaved ice on this side of the island. A blend of classic and natural house flavors. A friend recommended the chillest and we already had our favorite shaved ice place so I was skeptical... but this is now my new favorite shaved ice! Orange cream is my favorite and my husband loves strawberry read more
Kaimukī nostalgia and charm kicked in with the humidity, uneven sidewalks, and no signage. Spocked the lavender bench. Found free, street parking three blocks away on Waialae Ave. My intuition told me take this available parking stall now which I did. As I walked to my right, all street parking were occupied, including back parking lot. The Owners were very pleasant and courteous. I was surprised at the total cost of $8 for a gigantic Kinako Latte and Hojicha shave ice. They were kind enough to offer a third flavor for the same price. Very tempted to get Matcha; however, my palate preferred to enjoy uncommon flavors as much as possible. Will be charged for the highest priced homemade, in house syrup. Quality, quantity and value are worth the price! Cash all the way. Two huge tables were occupied with customers enjoying their shave ice too. I felt uncomfortable sitting outside on lavender bench facing winds on Waialae Ave. I felt comfortable and secure facing my back to the wall, standing, in back parking lot, while consuming smooth shave ice. I love and gravitate toward unique, flavorful, homemade, in house syrups. There were two guys nearby discussing acquired business. When I was done, two men were blocking the entrance/exit. I had to say, "Excuse me." They asked me, "We notice you're eating shave ice. Is this a shave ice business?" I said, "Yes. Chillest Shave Ice! Very smooth. They've got unique flavors. Try it!" They honestly thought it was a hair salon until they peered in the window and thanked me. Likewise, said my regards, thanked the staff, wished them a wonderful weekend, and went on my merry way. Highly recommend for all to try! Will definitely return for either three flavors of $6 or $7 shave ice and mochi topping! read more
2 months ago
This place is hands down the best shave ice on Oahu. The portions are huge and the price is so affordable. The owner is so friendly and gives great recommendations if you are undecided on flavor choices. This is a must stop for shave ice. Don't waste your time going anywhere else. The place is very clean but it does have limited seating. Once you try this place, you will be back again and again. read more
Chillest Shave Ice is a nice addition to the Kaimuki area. They are located in the same building as The Curb Kaimuki. Parking is also in the same lot and you need to scan their QR code for 1 hour of free parking. If the lot is full, you can look for free parking in the residential area of Palolo or street metered parking on Waialae Ave. You can enter off of Waialae Ave or through a single green door from the parking area. On the green door has the QR code you scan for parking. I actually had a hard time finding them and walked around the building to enter off their Waialae entrance when I literally parked right in front of their other entrance lol. Their menu is simple and the place is cozy. It's very welcoming when you actually find the place. Currently they are cash only and you have the choice of $6 Classic Flavors, $7 House Flavors, $8 House Flavors and $1 Toppings. Paul C raved about the Japanese Grape so I had to try it. When I got there, the inside eating area was full and all the outdoor seating was full. The Curb Kaimuki was closed so that was impressive how popular they are. This place was busy and it was a weekday! They also have their own restroom near the door to the parking lot but it's currently out of order. I was fortunate that there was no line when I arrived so I was able to order right away after I ran back to my car for cash. With Paul C's recommendation, I ordered Japanese Grape as one of the three flavors I could select. The other two flavors I ordered were Vanilla and Strawberry. They didn't take long to make my order and it was massive! There was no way I could eat it all myself and Mink was on another diet. Paul C was right that the Japanese Grape was legit. The shave ice is super soft. This satisfied my shave ice serving for the year so I'm good till 2026. Worth the effort to come here myself to give them a try. read more
I tried Chillest while they had a set up at Fishcake in Kaka'ako, and it's awesome to see that they have a storefront now! The first time I had Chillest, it was at Fishcake, and I got matcha, hojicha, and haupia. That was really good - the ice is fine and fluffy, the syrups are strong in flavor and not too sweet, and - this is very important to me lol - the syrup covered all the ice. No barren shave ice! The portion was really big and the price is reasonable. More recently, I visited their new storefront in Kaimukī and got hojicha, Japanese grape, and Mandarin orange. It might seem like a weird combo choice, and that's because it was - I was sharing with a friend and we were compromising what flavors to choose lol. The hojicha tasted sweeter than I remember it being, with less of a strong tea flavor, which was a little bit disappointing. the mandarin orange and Japanese grape were pretty good, but not my favorite - the grape one tasted a liiittle bit artificial. Unfortunately, there was some shave ice in the middle that had no syrup on it, but the staff were willing to give us more! Ambiance is casual, with plenty tables and chairs for customers to sit - which is needed, because it was pretty busy when I visited! Parking is in the back of the building (entrance to the lot is on 8th Ave) but the lot is shared by other small businesses, including The Curb, so you might need to snag street parking either on Waialae Ave or on the smaller residential streets. One more thing to note is that they are cash only (at least as of July 2025). Overall, I like them and am curious to try their other flavors! read more
1 year ago
My husband and I enjoyed what we ordered, it comes as a big shave ice - we liked the flavors chosen and liked how it didn't taste artificial compared to other shave ice places we have tried. Would definitely come back and try other flavors. There is a small parking lot, we parked on the street and were able to sit outside in the lot to enjoy our shave ice. Staff is friendly, welcoming. read more
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