Situated right off the parking lot before entering the Ala Moana food court. We skipped it at first…read morethen decided to try it after everyone was done eating inside. On the way back to the car we saw it again and decided to try the Strawberry Bingsu. Our party shared the bowl and loved it so much we decided to also try the Mango Bingsu. It was the perfect amount of fruits and sweetness to cool us down in the muggy afternoon weather. Good service. Clean dining area. Cute decor. Wish we had more time to try other desserts but we will definitely visit again when we're back in town!

Dessert is always delicious, it reminds me of the ones I had when I went back to Korea…read more My only issue is their service, or more of the lack of service. Once they switched to their self ordering system, there is no one at the front anymore. Its not much of an issue to the younger generation, but its very easy for an older person to have issues using it.

The line is usually long. Ordering is through a kiosk so be sure you are not waiting on the pick up…read moreline. Heavenly Lilikoi - the syrups taste natural and and flavorful. The ice was really fine and melted instantly in the mouth. You can customize flavors and toppings. Perfect for a summer day!

Island Vintage Shave Ice completely lived up to the hype and served one of the most memorable…read moredesserts I had in Hawaii. Located just outside the Royal Hawaiian Center, the shop almost always has a long line, but it moves surprisingly quickly thanks to the convenient self-order kiosks. Despite the steady stream of customers, the staff handled the crowd with impressive efficiency, and our order arrived sooner than expected. With its vibrant layers of color and fresh toppings, the shave ice created a breathtaking first impression. Better yet, it tasted every bit as incredible as it looked. **Hawaiian Rainbow: 5/5** The Hawaiian Rainbow was the perfect sweet treat on a blazing hot day. Layered with housemade coconut spirulina, strawberry, and mango syrups over incredibly soft shave ice, it offered a bright medley of tropical fruit flavors. The shave ice itself was exceptionally smooth and delicate, with a texture reminiscent of fluffy snow that dissolved almost instantly on the tongue. Hidden beneath it was a layer of rich, soft ice cream that provided the perfect creamy contrast to the refreshing flavors. The finishing touches were a generous drizzle of condensed milk and fresh strawberry chunks, whose subtle tang balanced the sweetness beautifully. Homemade mochi added a soft, pillowy chew, while the lychee popping boba contributed subtle floral notes evocative of rosewater. Every element complemented the next, making each spoonful just as enjoyable as the last. Island Vintage Shave Ice more than lives up to its well-earned reputation. From the stunning presentation to the handcrafted syrups, silky-smooth shave ice, and a texturally diverse assortment of toppings, every component came together to create a phenomenal dessert that's every bit as delicious as it is visually captivating. If you're visiting Waikiki, Island Vintage Shave Ice deserves a spot at the top of your must-try list.

Dessert at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Irene M. and I were strolling around when I realized that I hadn't visited ITshave Ice before... Time to explore! This is a very colorful shop with cute merchandise and friendly, efficient service! We shared a Shark Attack shave ice which had fice large shark-shaped gummies in it! The fruity flavors were fun and the presentation was kawaii! In the middle of the shave ice mound was a scoop of creamy vanilla soft serve! Mmm! This was a great foodie adventure with BunBun, Cony, and Brown!

I love this place when I need a big shave ice after a mall day…read more First of all, staff here is really kind and friendly. The shave ice portions are big! You can definitely share. There are premade flavors but you can create your own. Place has seats and never full. AC is nice and cold. All in all, I'd go here a lot haha!

Ululani's has new items. They are Dirty Soda's made with Ululani's Custom mixes. You can choose…read morefrom soda, sparkling water or Red Bull as the base. Step 2 is to pick your flavor, then the cream or extras. The staff was so helpful in deciding flavors and what to try. I chose the lilikoi and lychee flavor with the haupia cream(vegan) with sparkling water. We are definitely going back to try more flavors.

Tried this place for the 2nd time and it seems to be a hit or miss. Our first visit was soured by…read morethe service. The staff was mixing up orders and it took a while for us to get ours. The service this recent time was fine, although they started cleaning the floors when we started eating so it smelled strongly of Pine-sol. Also, my shave ice had so much syrup on it that it was spilling out of the bowl. Fiancé and I ended up just sharing his. I will say - the fresh mochi and snow cap toppings are good though.

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

First time ever here & I can't wait to be back…read more My bestie and I shared this Strawberry and Mango Shave ice with the ice cream on top. It was so good. I want to try other menu items when I bring my family here. They have a lot of seating area, it's spacious and clean. They have a kiosk in the front, that's where we ordered from. If you are craving for a shaved ice dessert, you must try this place!

Meet Fresh has been our after-hours dessert stop for years now. Their drinks and desserts taste…read moreyummy and refreshing. Tonight, after dinner, my boyfriend and I decided to stop by and we shared a Mango Milk Shaved Ice (Medium). Mangoes are in season so they taste prefect, not overly sweet or sour. Service was fast, we got out order in less than five minutes. The ambiance is warm and inviting, although I would suggest an occasional checking of the tables as some customers don't clean up dessert drippings... Meet Fresh is always our top-of-mind for a post-dinner dessert place, if we still want to hang out and not go home just yet :)

Sad to find out Ice Monster closed permanently and we began a search for a new replacement…read more Frostcity is the winner! We ordered the combo watermelon/lychee and the mango shaved ice. Both options come with fruit and mochi as standard offerings. Compared to the Hawaiian shaved ice, the Asian shaved ice was so soft and flavorful without being too sweet. Quick note re location: It's a bit of a drive since it's not at Waikiki. But Waikiki can be annoyingly crowded and over priced. For those who have access to a car or can uber over, it's worth it!

It seemed like the McCully location moved near S. Beretania St. Parking is available on the…read morestreets. Gets pretty busy during peak hours. Looks like a little more dining table and space here. Cute decorations. I have tried their shave ice and it was good. I came back to try their mango pomelo sago and sesame mochi balls ginger soup. The mango pomelo is like the drink but in a bowl. Not too sweet. Very good. The sesame mochi balls were amazing, smooth and sweet! Perfect pairing with the ginger soup that was warm and spicy. Love it here! Great for group hangouts or a quick grab and go dessert.

I was completely blown away by the texture of the shave ice. I didn't know ice could be this soft…read moreand fluffy! Most shave ice still has a bit of an icy, crystalline texture, but Ululani's practically melts in your mouth. // Sunset Beach (one of their top 3 flavors) Passion orange, mango, guava This was SO good! I'm already a fan of POG flavors, and this combination was incredibly refreshing. The syrups tasted fruity and fresh without being overly sweet, and paired perfectly with the light, fluffy ice. I still don't know how they get the texture so soft, but it made this one of the best shave ice experiences I've had. They offer two sizes- Keiki (kids) and Ulu (original/regular) My only minor complaint is the limited seating. There are only a couple of outdoor tables and no indoor seating, so plan to enjoy it on the go. We stopped by after lunch, and it was the perfect refreshing treat and palate cleanser on a hot Hawaiian day.

Absolutely awful customer service from Kalei. We arrived about four minutes before their posted…read moreclosing time of 10:30 PM, and they were literally still taking another customer's order as we walked up. My husband asked if we could order as well and that we drove here straight from the airport with a 20 minute detour and was immediately told, "No, this is the last order." He walked out, realized it wasn't even 10:30 yet, and went back in to ask why they were refusing to serve us when we arrived before closing. Instead of simply explaining or apologizing, the employee, Kalei, responded with an unbelievable attitude and said something along the lines of, "People don't realize we have SCHOOL in the morning, but it's okay, I'll take your order then if you want shave ice that bad." WOAH?!?! Seriously? If you close at 10:30, then either serve customers who arrive before 10:30 or change your posted closing time. There was absolutely no reason for the sarcasm or nasty attitude. My husband told her he didn't appreciate the attitude and proceeded to order a strawberry shave ice. She then turned off the TV/screen and told him, "No more ordering for you." At that point it honestly felt like she was going out of her way to be disrespectful just because he questioned why we were being turned away before closing. When he asked for her name, she very boldly told him it was Kalei, advised him of their Google listing, and basically invited us to leave a review and contact her boss, as if she was completely confident nobody would care about how she treats customers. We weren't asking anyone to stay open late. We didn't walk in after closing. We arrived BEFORE closing while another customer was actively being served. The entire interaction could have been handled with basic courtesy, but instead we got sarcasm, hostility, and an employee seemingly trying to embarrass a customer for simply asking to order during posted business hours. One of the rudest and most unnecessarily hostile customer service interactions we've had. Completely unacceptable.