Frost City is always a fun dessert stop, but this visit was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I came specifically for Thai tea and ended up trying both the Thai Tea Smoothie and the Thai Tea Frost to compare. The Thai Tea Smoothie was solidly middle-of-the-road. The flavor leaned a little weak and icy, without that deep, fragrant Thai tea profile that makes you want to slow down and savor it. It wasn't bad, just not particularly memorable, and tasted more like a generic milk tea slush than something I'd go out of my way to order again. The Thai Tea Frost, on the other hand, was much closer to what I expect from Frost City. The texture was smoother and creamier, and the Thai tea flavor came through richer and more pronounced in each bite. This felt like a proper shaved-style dessert where the flavor matches the visuals--balanced sweetness, good intensity, and a finish that actually tastes like Thai tea, not just sugar and ice. Service was efficient and friendly, and the overall vibe is casual and easy for a quick dessert run. I'd happily come back, but next time I'll skip the smoothie and stick to the frosts, which clearly showcase what they do best. read more

Frostcity - Order area - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love this place and happy to know they have one in Aiea too that I still need to visit. In between ice cream and shave ice this dessert is refreshing with the fresh cut fruits and mochi. The mango strawberry is delicious. read more

Great little shop here tucked away in this quiet corner. It's a nice little treat and I love how they have 2 dairy free options. My friends' daughter has a dairy intolerance. My bought both ($9ish) and 2 coconut jello? ($5 each) which had the texture of panna cotta. Disclaimer, the coconut jello cups have dairy. The shaved snow was pre flavored and was topped with fruit (a halved grape and watermelon cubes) and some pieces of mochi. The kids loved it! Success. read more

We were looking for a dessert place where seven of us could sit and enjoy our conversation after having dinner at Fook Yuen. We easily found parking in a lot right around the corner and then walked to Frostcity which was clearly a popular place given the full house and the line. We didn't have to wait long though to place our orders and it just happened that two booths opened up right as we were about to look for seats so the two sets of parents sat together while the kids sat in the other booth. We ordered a variety of items, all of which were delicious and the shaved iced concoctions were huge. Between us I believe we ordered thai tea, mango, green tea, black sesame. I would have gone back to try the haupia, lychee, guava, and more. read more

Frostcity is a small cafe with several tables to sit at. They are close to Panda Express (which has a drive-thru). What!?! Frost city offers hot Asian desserts, Taiwanese shaved ice, etc. My wife and I shared a Small Single Flavor Frost of Lilikoi. Our dessert came with some mochi, grapes, & Hami melon slices. The lilikoi tasted like it had some coconut cream in it. read more

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Today I got to try the Green Tea & Thai Tea Combo Frosts and it was very unique. I thought it was an ice cream when I looked at it. But then, I found that it was a very good shave ice. It was very tasty. Also, the service was friendly and helpful. read more

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Yes! I have been waiting for them to re-open! Here's wishing them much success. The new location is a bit further and they do have parking in the back. read more

Frostcity - Yes! Finally they are reopening! - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

New location, which I didn't even know they had on previously. Delicious reminds me of a light version of shaved ice. Kinda like eating snowflakes, got the green tea mix with Thai tea. You can't really customize the flavors as they are already premade in an ice block but they are definitely all worth trying. Super friendly and helpful staff, and it does come in rushes with people. Sometimes it's empty and other times it's busy it all depends on when you go, since it's random. Nice small little area to sit down and free water and A/C. Easy light dessert and delicious smoothies. Would recommend after a heavy meal for that light sweet treat that hits the spot. read more

Frostcity - Matcha and Thai ice tea - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This review is for our visit back in January 2024. After a nice day at the beach, Hubby and I wanted to stop by to grab a nice dessert. We've been wanting shaved snow for quite some time now and we found Frostcity! When we arrived it was around probably 4-5 PM. There was nobody there but us, which was nice. We decided to order their regular strawberry/mango combo frost. After ordering we took a seat and waited for our dessert! We didn't have to wait too long, since we were the only ones there. Their regular size was a nice shareable size between me and Hubby. It was so good and has to be one of the best shaved snow we've had in a long time! We loved the toppings that it came with and how the mango and strawberry balanced each other out. Definitely worth coming back to! read more

Frostcity - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Been a customer for a couple years now since their previous location. I really enjoy their mango pomelo. Other shave ice items are really good. Quick service. Tasty desserts. The place can get really crowded but usually it's a quick wait time read more

Came here with some friends since one of them said this place is her fave. We came here on Friday at around 10pm and it was packed! The parking in the back kind of sucks since it's so small. Some of our friends had to wait about 5 minutes for others to leave so they could find parking. There were people standing outside and eating since all of the tables were full. I got the Lychee and Watermelon and it was so refreshing! The perfect airy, light treat paired nicely with fresh fruits and mochi! The large is a perfect size to share between two people. My friend got the Jasmine Milk Tea with grass jelly. She said that she had ordered it with 75% sweetness but it tasted like there was no sugar at all. I'll be back to try the other shave ice flavors! read more

Frostcity - Lychee & Watermelon - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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It feels like I have been for a year for the reopening. Their new location is slightly easy to miss, the parking in the back can be extremely full, and the grand reopening line can vary. When I arrived, 2 tables were still open, and there wasn't a line. A short time after ordering, every table was full, and there were at least 30 people in line/waiting. I got my favorite combo frost and watched the spectacle of Frost City customers. Lychee Watermelon Combo Frost- 9/10. It's one of my favorites of all time. It's nice and has a great light flavor while being fluffy. Today's fruits were pineapple and cantaloupe with mochi. It was a refreshing end of the day treat. I'm glad they reopened and I hope their old customers visit them soon! read more

Frostcity - Lychee & Watermelon - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tasty and refreshing. Easy to find on King St at Kalakaua. Plenty of seating. Cheerful prompt staff. My favorite is the chocolate.

My friend took me here and it didn't not disappoint! Thai basil ($7.95 + tax) - super fluffy and light. The Thai basil came through and worked so well together. It was so unique! I loved the fruit and mochi that came with it. read more

Frostcity - Thai Basil - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Still love this place. They moved from their original but are still serving up fantastic desserts. Although I love their snow desserts my go-tos are the mochi ball soup (warm, sweet ginger broth, with squishy homemade mochi balls bursting with black sesame paste - serious flavor bomb - unusual and unforgettable) OR the taro ball soup (milk tea [incidentally some of the best] served hot or cold on chewier taro balls and grass jelly - also just crazy different and delicious). read more

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melts in my mouth and so flavorful. top 3 things i've ever eaten in my life. coming back everyday before my vacation ends. the mochi is so soft. delicious. i dream about this. read more

Frostcity - green tea/thai tea & strawberry/mango - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's a different variety of shaved ice CREAM. So, it's ice cream but not scooped, rather shaved. Good service, ran by mother daughter. Have a few seatings benches inside. It's clean . read more

I get equally excited for sweet treats as I do for savory foods. Life should be balanced so always yes to dessert. Frost City reopened next to Yakiniku Seoul in my neighborhood. I've tried at least 5 different flavors. The shave ice is light and fluffy. It melts in your mouth without the need to chew. Each shave ice comes with some fresh fruit and mochi pieces. Always yes to condensed milk drizzles. I took my nieces and nephews here and they all love it. They ask to go back all the time. read more

Intense and delicate... It's a Frost and I can see why...this isn't shave ice as the process of adding the flavor into the ice versus topping it with syrup is on another level. This little place I'm sure most know is in Mo'ili'ili and is a fair decent sized place with several tables in a cool air conditioned room help keep me cool in this heat (85o today) offering me a place to enjoy my frost before it melts into a sticky mess is a choice I'd prefer. I got the small Green Tea for $5.95 which they ask if it's for here or Togo and chose to stay which was plated up so beautifully with chunks of fresh fruits (watermelon and pineapples) and little mochi balls drizzled with condensed milk, each refreshing bite cooled down my exhaust...aaaaahhhh! The owners are quiet folks and are a delight keeping busy on this mellow Halloween day which turns out be a cool treat. Thank you! read more

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What a hidden gem! We were craving something similar to shave ice and found frostcity near Kaimuki . Wow best decision ever! We got the black sesame frost, comes with fruit and mochi too! Service, fast and efficient Ambiance: casual, parking lot available in front read more

Frostcity - Black sesame frost! So goooood - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Their shaved snow is incredibly light with lots of flavor. The mango one is especially good. Each order comes with small bits of mochi and a little fruit. Perfect for hot weather but good any time. read more

Dropped by for late night shaved ice. The portions are plentiful with nicely flavored sauces and fresh fruit accompaniment. Not a large shop so there may not be seating available, should be prepared to take it to go. Service is fast foodish but acceptable given the type of food. read more

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Came after dinner and got Mud pie and strawberry mango. It's made differently than shave ice, the ice is flavored then shaved so there's no real sauce like shave ice. I think I liked the Mid Pie better maybe because it had a chocolate drizzle. The strawberry mango was good but not as flavorful as shave ice. Just a totally different product. I liked that it came with fresh fruit and mochi which adds a lot to it. It's a nice dessert alternative to shave ice, as most shave ice places are closed after dinner. I think I want to try the haupia or haupia chocolate next time. They have their own parking lot and service was friendly. read more

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Frostcity is a great casual spot to satisfy your dessert craving! I like how eating their frosts feels light compared to eating ice cream. I got their small strawberry frost and it was nice and sweet. I enjoyed the fruit and mochi toppings it came with as well. There's a good amount of seating but looks like it can get crowded during peak hours. The worker who helped us was very friendly and quick! This is the perfect place if you want something not too heavy for dessert! read more

Frostcity - Small strawberry frost - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My family loves coming here for their Asian inspired shave ice! We always get the Thai tea and green tea flavor- both flavors really come through and not too sweet at all. Opens late as well, lots of other dessert places close early. read more

5 stars so much memories here, best date spot and best ice cream! Service is great too! Staff are very helpful and kind to us :3 read more

Frostcity - Green Tea Thai Tea combo - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We love the fluffy shaved ice. We ordered the black sesame, cookies and cream, strawberry & mango, and Thai Tea. It's just right amount of sweet. The dining area is clean and spacious. Good service. What I also love about this location is free parking in the back of the building. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place! The shave ice is unbelievably smooth -- not chunky or icy like some other spots -- and they load it up with just the right amount of syrup so every bite is flavorful without being too sweet. The toppings are super fresh, and the variety is amazing (I highly recommend adding mochi and condensed milk!). Their bubble tea is just as impressive -- perfectly chewy boba pearls, not too soft or too hard, and the drinks are balanced and refreshing. You can taste that they use quality ingredients. The shop itself is bright and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and patient when you're deciding between all the great options. It's the kind of place that makes you want to come back just to try something new every time. If you love desserts, this is a must-visit spot! read more

New location on king st! Ice cream style shaved ice. Yummy light and refreshing. Definitely doesn't hit the spot if you're craving something heavier like a sundae or something but they do have unique flavors. They have limited seating inside and I was surprised how busy they got while we were eating there. Service is friendly and helpful. Parking located in the back if the building next to Panda Express. read more

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I was surprised when friends visiting from Chicago who went last night said they wanted to go again. The young ones liked it so much they said they could eat there every night! It's been a while since I've been and I was surprised at how crowded they were at 9:30 pm. It was so busy we had to wait for parking to open up in their little lot. This Taiwanese style shave ice is a lovely melt in your sensation quite different from what we normally know as shave ice in Hawaii. With its natural fruit flavors, it has just the right amount of sweetness so you can keep eating and eating it without feeling full or over sugared. Love the selection of both traditonal and more "interesting" flavors including durian ! You can order single or combo flavors. It comes with diced fruit, mochi, and little juice balls depending on which flavor you order. There are some nondairy options too. We got the lilikoi which was nice and just slightly tart in a good way. Refreshing! I also sampled someone else's mud pie which was an ORGASMIC marriage of coffee ice with chocolate crumbles on top! Mmmmmm!!!! (Oops! Forgot to photograph) I wasn't as excited about the Thai tea another friebd had. Prices are a little more reasonable than Jejubing which is more trendy and cool. The atmosphere here is more neighborhood comfy. They also stay open late! Can't wait to return try more things including non shave ice items on the menu! read more

Frostcity - Lilikoi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The shave ice was good and milky, I like how it melted in your mouth. However, we just had a weird interaction with the service because the worker came by and asked how we were doing, we said good, and then she cleared our table and our shave ice, even though we weren't finished yet... she didn't even ask if we were done, she just threw out our food without asking. read more

Frostcity - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is very cute but the best part is the actual frosty! They are the lightest Ive ever had. We enjoyed the thai tea and green matcha and it was SO good. Had the right amount of sweetness and we didn't think we could finish it, but after having spoonfuls of goodness, it was hard NOT to finish it! Even made us want more. WOW! This is def a must try. Very happy found this on Yelp and they are open later than others so worked out well. read more

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Still the best taiwanese ice in Honolulu! The new location even has parking behind the building. The space is nicer than before but ice as delicious. Tried their coconut thai basil....so light fresh and delicious. It's a must go!!! read more

Frostcity - Lilikoi - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We went into Frostcity late one night on a whim (we literally just typed "dessert" into Google Maps and went to the closest place) but we ended up really loving it! First off, Frostcity has a variety of Asian dessert options on the menu: - Smoothies/boba - Traditional dessert soups - "Frost" snow ice The "frost" ice shave are their specialty. Super airy, thinly shaved, cream ice, that piles up like a tower on your plate. When it's on your spoon, it almost feels weightless, and when you put it in your mouth, it quickly disappears and you want another bite! My mom ordered the coconut, which tasted like a lightly-sweet coconut cream and didn't taste artificial (I usually don't like coconut-flavored things). I ordered the cookies and cream, which I was initially skeptical about because it just looked like vanilla ice with cookie crumbles tossed on top, but then I tasted it and realized that they'd layered more cookies inside. Each dish came with a couple of fruit and chichidango mochi on the side. My mom's teeth are sensitive to cold, and she said that the frost ice shave was so airy that it didn't hurt her teeth like regular ice cream. My friend ordered the walnut soup with taro balls. Savory sweet, warm, and delicious! Dessert soups aren't really my thing, but these will be super nostalgic for anyone who grew up eating these in places like Taiwan. Seating is very limited inside (only around 3 tables of 4 and one larger table that seats around 8) so it's not really a "hang out and do your homework all day" kind of cafe. If you're bringing a big group and the big table is taken, you might have to take your dessert to go. read more

Frostcity - Small frost, Cookies & cream flavor - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Frostcity just reopened at their new location two weeks ago. 1517 South King Street right after Pandas Express, right before Kalakaua Ave. This place is too small, when we left, people were lined up outside of the door. Parking in the back of the building is tight, and slightly sloped. I suggest dropping grandma off before parking. Their snow-ice is still the best in town because it's made with real fruit and is so light and fluffy that it immediately melts when it touches your tongue - just like snowflakes. read more

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We discovered Frostcity the last time we visited Honolulu (at their old location) and had been dreaming about their delicious snow dessert ever since. We had the Lychee & Watermelon snow dessert one day and the Black Sesame and Coconut snow dessert on another day. The Lychee & Watermelon one is very refreshing and light, perfect on a warm day. As other reviewers have mentioned, the Lychee flavor is subtle compared to the Watermelon but you can taste it. The Black Sesame was a bit overpowering compared to the Coconut flavor but it was still delicious. It's not a visually appealing dessert since it looks like dirty snow, but it sure tasted good. We didn't try any of the other drinks or desserts so I can't comment but they do a terrific job on the snow desserts. I'm not a big fan of sno cones or shave ice but the snow desserts are not as sweet and just fluffy and fun to eat! read more

Frostcity - Lychee & Watermelon - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were regulars (at least when we visited Oahu) at the old location by Puck's Alley--they moved to a bit larger and a bit more accessible location further down King's street closer towards Ala Moana. The desert is very unique--I much prefer the shaved fruit-juice over traditional shaved ice, as the flavor is embedded into every bite, and the texture is more creamy and ice-cream like rather than being "ice". I don't know what the calorie count is, but it's probably a good bit less than a cream based confection like ice cream or gelato, but still retains the cream-y texture--win-win! read more

Didn't feel like eating dinner and just wanted something cold and fresh when to Jamba Juice, but even though the hours posted say close at 9:00 pm they Ala Moana location was already closed at 8:30 pm? So most smoothie place close except Frostcity which opens until 10:00 pm on weekday and 11:00 pm on weekends, When we got there there were about 6 tables open, but as we were there it was full and customers were still coming in! They are located in the University area in Moilili area and they have parking in front of their outlet. My wife had the chocolate boaba smoothie which she enjoyed very much and I had the orange dream smoothie! Both was very good and delicious Restrooms are just outside and conveniently located men's and women's restrooms. read more

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Always love getting a frost or drink from here. I used to go all the time at their old location, but the new one is good too. Same friendly service, food, and clean shop. Appreciate the variety they offer and the portions are perfect for me. read more

Frostcity - Lychee watermelon - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Woahhh Frostcity's took me on an International journey back to Taiwan! There were so many wonderful flavors to choose from. We got three bingsas (aka party in yo mouth)~ strawberry and mango, cookies n cream and durian! The bingsa had a wonderful texture; super soft and fluffy. Each bite puts an instant smile on your face. We also tried the taro and sweet potato balls with milk tea which was my favorite dessert when we went to Taiwan. The taro and sweet potato balls has a similar texture as mochi and worked well with the cold grass jelly. Don't let the outside fool you, it might look small but theres plenty of seating inside. There was no wait when we got there and our desserts came out super fast. Bring your friends and little ones, the portions are great and plenty to share~ although you might want the whole thing to yourself :). read more

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