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Had to visit this place because we were craving shave ice on a hot day. First of all bring CASH. Lucky I got cash on hand. They have so many options. I was able to share my shave ice with my son, we got the melona with lilikoi and mini mochi balls and custard with ice cream inside. It was yummy!!!! Definitely hit the spot. Yall need to come and check them out .
Located next to McDonald's, in a large shopping plaza. We had the Shaved ice with Half Cotton Candy & Blue Raspberry, with Mochi Balls. Parking can be crowded in these parking garage, but we got a spot on the first floor next to Starbucks. It's just an order window and there are seats in two separate common area in the plaza. They give you a key to the restroom which is located in a separate building. The only negative is the service. The guy was just through the motions and didn't want to answer our questions. Overall, awesome shaved ice from a local business.
Yummy lowkey shave ice spot! I like that they have a large variety of flavors and toppings to try! They have an oatmeal topping that is super interesting and unique to this spot. I quite liked the oatmeal, it was a nice texture and had a good sweetness to it and paired well with the milk shave ice. The pudding topping is also pretty good, but this is the most expensive topping. Still good to try though! This is a walk-up window but there are some outdoor tables nearby that you can sit at. Otherwise there isn't really a designated place to sit to eat. They're also cash only.
Been to ice garden a few times and the pudding is one of the highlights. The ice is pretty fine and they have a lot of syrup and topping options! Service was pretty fast. There usually isn't much of a line. They are cash only tho! Unfortunately their prices just keep going up and while they have a bunch of other pictures with combos there isn't a price listed with the pictures so I didn't really know the cost until I ordered. For my boyfriend and mine 2 shave ice with toppings it was upward of $25 which caught me off guard for just shave ice...
We came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was quite a long line. My boyfriend and I made our own shave ice with the flavors guava, lilikoi and lychee and added mochi balls and the custard flan on top. We thought the shave ice was ok. The syrups weren't anything special, I think we had better flavor syrups at other shave ice spots. The mochi balls were average as well but the custard flan was really good! It was pretty pricey as well for one shave ice with toppings. We didn't think it was really worth the long wait too. At least the custard flan was yummy so glad we got to try it out!
Ice Garden is a local favourite that we will always make sure to visit whenever we're in Oahu. A literal hole in the wall at Aiea mall where you order and are served from a window. The #7 milk shaved ice with mochi, custard, and ube ice cream is seriously next-level and totally worth ordering. The shaved ice was incredibly fine, super soft, and fluffy, almost like fresh snow-- it melts perfectly in your mouth and absorbs the milk perfectly without getting crunchy or watery. Mochi pieces add a soft, chewy bite that makes each spoonful fun and satisfying and the custard brings a rich, creamy sweetness. The flavors were refreshing and perfectly balanced, but the hidden ube ice cream in the middle was the highlight. It was creamy, rich, and added the perfect sweet, nutty flavor that made the whole dessert feel extra special. As it melts into the shaved ice it creates this amazing combo that tastes like a tropical dessert dream. The portion is generous enough to share (though you might not want to ). Definitely a must-order if you love ube or want to try a classic Hawaii-style shave ice with a twist.
I ordered the lychee and melons shaved ice with mochi and custard and it was so good. Everything was refreshing and not overly sweet. The custard was a surprisingly good pairing with the shaved ice. Prices are reasonable and service was quick. Just a heads up, it's CASH ONLY. It's a bit tricky to find. We parked in the grocery store lot on the lower level and took the escalator up. Look for the small order window. Definitely worth the hunt.
Where the ingredients from East meets West form a bond of consistently smooth, fine shave ice creations. Craved for a cool dessert considering humidity in the afternoon. Was it worth the wait of driving around one way for shaded parking 20 mins on a humid day? Yes. Was it worth my time spending every cent on delectable and edible creation? Absolutely! Was it worth leaving a tip for the hardworking and grateful staff? You bet! Was it worth my time and effort of standing in line? Heck yeah! Some chose to consume their preferred shave ice on rectangular and round tables outside within walking distance. While others indulged in the comfort of their vehicles. I loved how the consistency of fine and smooth shave ice with milk flavor took a long time to melt. #5 with double custard or taro, milk flavor, mochi balls, double custard tasted fabulous and refreshing! Not too sweet! Not too heavy with regard to milk flavor taste and tummy feeling great! Every single millimeter was covered with multiple flavors. I'm able to order a different creation with every future visit. Cash triumphed all other methods of payment. Some creations will run out quicker midway through the afternoon. I will not feel bored and find numerous choices fun with the plethora of flavors.
Stopped by today (yelp says they're closed on Wednesdays) but they were open today (Wednesday) from noon. Got there just before noon and there was only one other customer there. I haven't been here since it was owned by the two ladies years ago. We ordered two with added flan and the total came out to nearly shy of $25. Flan addition was around $3.50 each? Shave ice was fluffy and there was enough syrup to cover the ice once you mix and melt. However, I can't seem to justify paying $12 for shave ice?
Hmm, this joint is not the same as it used to be. I am not sure why, though. Perhaps it's because the elder lady is no longer there to make the items. You still order through a small window, pay cash, then wait for your order to be completed. I can no longer justify the price of admission here.
I hadn't been here in a while and was craving something sweet, so I decided to stop by. To my surprise, there were only a few people in line when I arrived. I ordered the #5 -- taro with mochi balls -- and added ice cream and double flan. It was light, not overly sweet, and super refreshing. Just a heads-up: the ice is very fine, so on a hot day like today, it melts quickly -- best to eat it fast! The only downside is the price. With the add-ons, it came out to just over $17, which felt a bit steep. Still, I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area and in the mood for a sweet treat.
1 month ago
Hole in the wall spot with the best milk shave ice!! We got the #7 milk shave ice with mochi balls and double pudding. The two of us shared it but I wished I had ordered my own because it was soooo good, especially with the custard pudding. Service was fast. They're cash only. There are some outdoor tables nearby where you can sit and eat. Parking was easy and free. read more
5 months ago
What a great find! We were at Keiki Kingdom with our grandkids and told them we would go get shave ice after. I did a quick search and the first spot was in the mall so we skipped it and came to Ice Garden. We got there and saw the line and knew it must be a hot spot. When we saw the first order come out everyone's eyes lit up. We searched the menu and picked out our choices. It was fantastic! I usually get a snowcap but they have milk ice here and it reminds me of the homemade snow ice cream I make back home. Delicious! Mine was topped with tapioca and custard. The boy taking my order asked if I wanted one or two custards. I said one but let me tell you I wish I would have said two!! So good. My grandson got strawberry shave ice with mochi balls and vanilla ice cream and a custard topper. He ate it all. The other two shared a cherry and blue raspberry combo. The bowls were nice sized. Every bit was eaten. We will definitely hit this spot again. read more
20 days ago
The person working was so kind and helpful!! The shave ice was fire and I love the custard There is no seating, but the tables on the side are perfect to enjoy!! read more
1 month ago
#7 with taro is my go to order when I'm craving shave ice. Ice Garden's shaved ice is always so soft, powdery, and perfectly sweet. This small shop located near the McDonald's Aiea is family owned. The father and son duo provides quick and efficient service every time! read more
19 days ago
Had to visit this place because we were craving shave ice on a hot day. First of all bring CASH. Lucky I got cash on hand. They have so many options. I was able to share my shave ice with my son, we got the melona with lilikoi and mini mochi balls and custard with ice cream inside. It was yummy!!!! Definitely hit the spot. Yall need to come and check them out . read more
19 days ago
Located next to McDonald's, in a large shopping plaza. We had the Shaved ice with Half Cotton Candy & Blue Raspberry, with Mochi Balls. Parking can be crowded in these parking garage, but we got a spot on the first floor next to Starbucks. It's just an order window and there are seats in two separate common area in the plaza. They give you a key to the restroom which is located in a separate building. The only negative is the service. The guy was just through the motions and didn't want to answer our questions. Overall, awesome shaved ice from a local business. read more
Yummy lowkey shave ice spot! I like that they have a large variety of flavors and toppings to try! They have an oatmeal topping that is super interesting and unique to this spot. I quite liked the oatmeal, it was a nice texture and had a good sweetness to it and paired well with the milk shave ice. The pudding topping is also pretty good, but this is the most expensive topping. Still good to try though! This is a walk-up window but there are some outdoor tables nearby that you can sit at. Otherwise there isn't really a designated place to sit to eat. They're also cash only. read more
7 months ago
Been to ice garden a few times and the pudding is one of the highlights. The ice is pretty fine and they have a lot of syrup and topping options! Service was pretty fast. There usually isn't much of a line. They are cash only tho! Unfortunately their prices just keep going up and while they have a bunch of other pictures with combos there isn't a price listed with the pictures so I didn't really know the cost until I ordered. For my boyfriend and mine 2 shave ice with toppings it was upward of $25 which caught me off guard for just shave ice... read more
8 months ago
We came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was quite a long line. My boyfriend and I made our own shave ice with the flavors guava, lilikoi and lychee and added mochi balls and the custard flan on top. We thought the shave ice was ok. The syrups weren't anything special, I think we had better flavor syrups at other shave ice spots. The mochi balls were average as well but the custard flan was really good! It was pretty pricey as well for one shave ice with toppings. We didn't think it was really worth the long wait too. At least the custard flan was yummy so glad we got to try it out! read more
2 months ago
Ice Garden is a local favourite that we will always make sure to visit whenever we're in Oahu. A literal hole in the wall at Aiea mall where you order and are served from a window. The #7 milk shaved ice with mochi, custard, and ube ice cream is seriously next-level and totally worth ordering. The shaved ice was incredibly fine, super soft, and fluffy, almost like fresh snow-- it melts perfectly in your mouth and absorbs the milk perfectly without getting crunchy or watery. Mochi pieces add a soft, chewy bite that makes each spoonful fun and satisfying and the custard brings a rich, creamy sweetness. The flavors were refreshing and perfectly balanced, but the hidden ube ice cream in the middle was the highlight. It was creamy, rich, and added the perfect sweet, nutty flavor that made the whole dessert feel extra special. As it melts into the shaved ice it creates this amazing combo that tastes like a tropical dessert dream. The portion is generous enough to share (though you might not want to ). Definitely a must-order if you love ube or want to try a classic Hawaii-style shave ice with a twist. read more
I ordered the lychee and melons shaved ice with mochi and custard and it was so good. Everything was refreshing and not overly sweet. The custard was a surprisingly good pairing with the shaved ice. Prices are reasonable and service was quick. Just a heads up, it's CASH ONLY. It's a bit tricky to find. We parked in the grocery store lot on the lower level and took the escalator up. Look for the small order window. Definitely worth the hunt. read more
Where the ingredients from East meets West form a bond of consistently smooth, fine shave ice creations. Craved for a cool dessert considering humidity in the afternoon. Was it worth the wait of driving around one way for shaded parking 20 mins on a humid day? Yes. Was it worth my time spending every cent on delectable and edible creation? Absolutely! Was it worth leaving a tip for the hardworking and grateful staff? You bet! Was it worth my time and effort of standing in line? Heck yeah! Some chose to consume their preferred shave ice on rectangular and round tables outside within walking distance. While others indulged in the comfort of their vehicles. I loved how the consistency of fine and smooth shave ice with milk flavor took a long time to melt. #5 with double custard or taro, milk flavor, mochi balls, double custard tasted fabulous and refreshing! Not too sweet! Not too heavy with regard to milk flavor taste and tummy feeling great! Every single millimeter was covered with multiple flavors. I'm able to order a different creation with every future visit. Cash triumphed all other methods of payment. Some creations will run out quicker midway through the afternoon. I will not feel bored and find numerous choices fun with the plethora of flavors. read more
1 month ago
Stopped by today (yelp says they're closed on Wednesdays) but they were open today (Wednesday) from noon. Got there just before noon and there was only one other customer there. I haven't been here since it was owned by the two ladies years ago. We ordered two with added flan and the total came out to nearly shy of $25. Flan addition was around $3.50 each? Shave ice was fluffy and there was enough syrup to cover the ice once you mix and melt. However, I can't seem to justify paying $12 for shave ice? read more
Hmm, this joint is not the same as it used to be. I am not sure why, though. Perhaps it's because the elder lady is no longer there to make the items. You still order through a small window, pay cash, then wait for your order to be completed. I can no longer justify the price of admission here. read more
1 year ago
I hadn't been here in a while and was craving something sweet, so I decided to stop by. To my surprise, there were only a few people in line when I arrived. I ordered the #5 -- taro with mochi balls -- and added ice cream and double flan. It was light, not overly sweet, and super refreshing. Just a heads-up: the ice is very fine, so on a hot day like today, it melts quickly -- best to eat it fast! The only downside is the price. With the add-ons, it came out to just over $17, which felt a bit steep. Still, I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in the area and in the mood for a sweet treat. read more
This was my daughter in laws favorite place to get shaved ice. My grandson wanted to try so we hopped in the car one hot Saturday afternoon. I think 3 of them got the flan on top. Their ice is very fine here, syrup is good, flan is dreamy but the last time we got mochi it wasn't as soft as we used to get here. Overall very good, pricey but good. read more
Just so good. I think what makes it so amazing for me is the custard. Ooo man it's made perfectly. Only downside is maybe no seating area. It's just a take out window. And when you're standing outside and eating your shave ice, it melts quickly! read more
1 year ago
I had such a wonderful birthday weekend on Oahu. The Aiea Shopping Center was our sweet treat destination for a visit to the Ice Garden. I don't remember what everyone ordered but I know my pineapple one was delicious. Until my next island hopping adventure. XOXO, ChelsieFletcher read more
Ice Garden has been a family favorite for years! It used to be run by a couple of older ladies but I think some of the younger family now run it. They still occasionally have the best rice cake you can find outside of Chinatown but the focus is on shave ice and all the topping you want to pay to add on top. I'm a root beer with vanilla ice cream fan but I've been known to go to the lime/lemon side. The kids now like mochi balls in addition to the ice cream under the shave ice. The custard cups that are added on top are also awesome add on. We used to live up the hill on Aiea Heights Drive and would come here with our kids....25 years later we're one hill over and bringing our grandkids and great grandkids. Many things have changed in Aiea Shopping Center but this little treat shop is still thriving. Hours are limited. To 12-5 and there's plenty of parking. Almost always a line but it moves fast. Cash only. read more
9 months ago
Absolutely the best shaved ice on the island! I got a lychee/pineapple with flan topping and taro/mochi shaved ice. My nephew got the milk shaved ice with double flan and mochi topping. It was so good! Next time I will have flan, mochi and condense milk toppings on mine. read more
9 months ago
My girlfriend wanted to grab shave ice after our hike and suggested Ice Garden. I can see why this spot has been around for years. The ice is nice and soft, the flavors are great, and the custard on top ties it all together. The custard has a caramel flavor that's really good and refreshing. You can't eat the shave ice inside the shop anymore like you could years ago, but there are seats available next to Koa Pancake House. The mochi balls are soft and chewy, definitely some of the better ones I've had, though we do wish they gave a little more of it. read more
11 months ago
*CASH ONLY* This is such a great place to get great shave ice!! It's a walk up window with a common seating area around the corner from Aiea Pancake House. The service is below average with the cashier providing little to no verbal communication but can be easily overlooked for the good shave ice. Regardless, the shave ice is always SO good! Please note, it can be pretty pricey. My 1 shave ice was about $14.50. We ordered a small strawberry shave ice with: Ube Ice Cream Custard Mochi Balls read more
The line was super long the day before spring break was over but well worth it. It seems to be a small mom and pops kind of shop, I only could see two people working. One cashier and one making the shave ice. Although the line was really busy, they were so nice and their shave ice was delicious. Hopefully the next time we go the line isn't too bad read more
10 months ago
I'll start by saying i've been coming here since I was like 5 when the grandma and mom use to run this spot. Now that i'm older I bring my keikis here. It's our favorite shave ice place. 1. CASH ONLY 2.NO SEATING AREA INSIDE ANYMORE 3.PARKING CAN BE A LITTLE TIGHT IN THIS CENTER But theres no one else that has the unique flavors that Ice Garden has. Their service is usually quick about a 5-10 min wait time depending how busy and it is also very pricey. I paid almost $30 for 2 shave ice but thats with customizations. The area could have more seating area for customers but they don't which makes it hard to enjoy your treat before it melts. There is a few tables on the side by the escalators going down to times. read more
When I was younger, this was the place to be. Way better than any other shaved ice place on O'ahu, then the Thai ice places popped up and gave this place some real competition. I still love Ice Garden though. No longer seems to have indoor seating. All orders are taken from a window now and cash only. Luckily we found some open tables around the corner. read more
1 year ago
The best Halo Halo with tapioca. Cash only. Check Facebook for their updated holiday hours. read more
ice garden used to be one of my favorite shave ice spots when i was younger. I remember back in the day there was two old ladies that used to own this shop. I believe it's been sold to someone else (seems like a father and son team now) It's been a really long time since i've come here - partly because im a townie and aiea is a venture for me unless im already doing something here. It was a hot summer day when i came - probably an hour before closing and everyone else had the same idea as me i suppose. The wait was a little long and there was 10 other orders for them to make when i finally got to the window too. They took cash only and my shave ice with 2 double flans was about 15.00. It was a pretty big portion to be shared by two people. The flan was as i remembered but the shave ice texture isnt as soft as some other places and they use artificial flavoring. I do like that theres a window outside tho so i can bring my dog with me. read more
Another to add to our shave ice expedition and on the last day of summer. Finally decided to try Ice Garden. Honestly have tried to avoid it bc the parking in horrible but I needed to add this to our list. First thing to mention is the staff is sweet and efficient. They move their line pretty quickly. CASH ONLY.... The shave ice tastes good. The syrup didnt make it to the middle for all of ours (family of 6) but that is not usually a deal breaker for me as I used to make shave ice. I know the struggle. The shave ice with all the extra toppings is expertly crafted and I was amazed it did not topple over. That being said...I didnt read the menu carefully enough. I saw the premade choices, listed by number, and with a description below... saw the prices of a bowl, saw the prices of add on toppings... but I thought that was if you were creating your own bowl. However, in big bold print, with **** noted next to it, it clearly states that the premade menu choices, are the price of a standard bowl and you have to add the price of all the toppings on there. While I would like to see prices listed under each menu picture, that mistake was all on me... But believe me, I understand why its not listed bc I had total shock value when my 6 shave ice totaled to almost $70. I dont think in the end I need all those toppings but it was all still delicious. To each their own. read more
2 years ago
If there's one place I MUST visit when on Oahu it's this place. It's a no frill family owned hole in the wall that serves up fine non icy shave ice. It doesn't count if you don't get their custard flan. I can't stress how amazing it is. It's eggy, smooth, and has a distinct caramel taste. Oh the things that I would do to get the recipe for this flan. It works very well with the subtle milk flavor ice which is my go to. Price is a little bit on the sharp side. Upwards of about $25 for 2 shave ice but I'll come back time and time again for that custard and support local. It's my favorite shave ice on the island. read more
1 year ago
This small mom and pop shave ice spot specializes in Asian inspired flavors including halo halo, milk tea, taro, and more. They've truly nailed the 'not too sweet' expectation that's sought after in desserts among the Asian culture. '#5': Milk shave ice with taro and mochi balls. I added a custard/flan to this, which was honestly a game changer! The shave ice was soft and the flavor was like a lightly sweetened milk tea. Loved the taro, and the mochi balls added a nice chewy texture to it. Portion sizes are generous as well! The lines here can get long, but that's how you know it's legit! Cash only place!! read more
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99-115 Aiea Heights Dr
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Aiea, HI 96701
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