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Milky Way Hawaii Ice

4.8 (126 reviews)
InexpensiveShaved Ice, Food Trucks
Closed • 11:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Serenity H.

Went to the Kailua Fall Festival and tried this place out for the very 1st time! 10/10 would recommend it was amazing!!! I got the acai snowthie and my other half got the strawberry man snowthie, both were pretty good but we did like the Acai Snowthie better. They were extremely fast, we got our drinks 1 minute after ordering them!

Irene M.

You must check out this cool truck!! The vibe of Milky Way Hawaii Ice certainly blends perfectly in the vibrant Pow Wow filled SALT neighborhood as it's cute colorfully bug-eyed characters immediately captures your attention and draws you in. It did start in Kaka'ako right along Mother Waldron park though now they seem to branch out into downtown because I asked about their randomness as I came on Thursday but they weren't there yet on this Tuesday they were as it's usually Downton I guess though since it was a Federal Holiday (July 4th) most business were closed so they decided to park in the usual which I lucked out on! Follow them on Instagram @milky_way_hawaii as they do have private functions as well so it does change but seems like in Kaka'ako it's Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays unless specified. They do have such fun and yummy drinks though this was after a long day at work all I wanted was some tea and I know they have my favorite Wintermelon so it was just that plain and simple but so convenient and very much appreciated as the gentleman is always so nice and friendly. The next time I'll have something more bougie but today was just refresher...what's your favorite here!?! Thank you!

Divina R.

No line, lots of free parking, fast service. Friendly. Just what I needed on a hot day. Ordered the mango snowthie and the amber brown milk. Both were delicious. Fresh mango. Definitely mix before drinking.

Agar green tea
Marynell K.

Walking around downtown wanting something sweetish and stumbled upon this truck parked on Bishop Street across from the Pacific Guardian Center. I didn't want something that was too heavy so I decided on the Agar green tea. Definitely happy with my choice. Just the amount of sweetness. It was truly refreshing to enjoy on my walk back to work. Personally, I pay extra attention to the service provided by a business and he was so friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be back to support this local small business.

Menu 11/12/21
Ruth M.

They are parked at mother waldron park near dosjefes taco truck! Just tried their Medium amber milky boba and they don't charge tax if you pay cash so it was $5. Boba was nice and soft and sweet, milk tea was yum. I should have gotten the shave ice milk tea boba but I really just wanted a liquid drink lol. Will Def try a smoothie or the shave ice drinks next time I am in the area.

New truck Menu and Price
Angela A.

Owner of the truck is nice! My fave signature milk tea with boba! Convenient location in Kalaako

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Jessica S.

I've been eyeing this place out for a while now especially after passing the drink truck multiple times. And finally, I got the chance to check it out after work with a friend! It's located on the street next to Mother Waldron Neighborhood Park and close to Fisher's Hawaii on Pokhukaina St. Theres street parking all around and won't be a problem to find unless an event happens nearby. I was stuck between choosing the mango snowthie and the taro snowthie as both of them seemed delicious. But I was feeling for a not-so-sweet option that day. I asked the worker (owner?) and chose the taro snowthie. And this was actually a great decision because the drink wasn't too sweet, really creamy, and really really delicious! I enjoyed it a lot! Strong taro flavor (not the artificial kind either) and was really thick as it was a snowthie (believe it's snow ice mixed in as a drink) compared to a regular smoothie. My friend got the Amber Boba Milky Tea which wasn't too sweet (she'd rather have it sweeter) and the boba was really soft and chewy. This is a drink truck but it has quality drinks. The next time I come, I definitely want to try the mango snowthie (or maybe I'll stick with the taro one)!

Menu 5/28/2021
Christina K.

Nice spot with some slightly different offerings than your typical boba spot! I'd say that the snowthies are more like desserts...so plan accordingly. My mom actually went here on my recommendation, and I got raving texts from her...in fact, we went back two more days in a row. The favorites were the taro snowthie and the mango snowthie, which are the featured fruit layered with a snow combination. I actually found that mixing the two together was the key to getting a really good flavor combination, as you need the sweetness from the shaved milky ice to add to the fruit/taro. The boba milk tea is dairy free, so your vegan friends have options too. I have to be in the mood for this place, which is why I didn't give a full five stars, but they have quality refreshments that are different than what your standard boba shop provides. Stop by and take in the SALT art! It's a great way to kill a little time.

Mango snowthie
Sarah L.

Tucked away on the streets of kakaako, I never would have known about this place if it wasn't for my friend who is a milk tea connoisseur. There is ample street parking all over so it wouldn't be hard to find a spot to grab a quick drink. The mango snowthie was tasty and tasted like a mango milk. They put some kind of mango juice/ syrup and shave milk into the cup. You stir the whole drink when you're ready to drink and it mixes the mango and "snow" together to make a delicious blended mango medley. The man working was very nice and polite and attentive to us. He explained the menu to us when we had questions. The three of us ended up getting the mango snowthie because of his suggestion. Would definitely come back again when I'm in the area!

Mango and Strawberry Snowthie!
Mona C.

We got a call from my BIL, the kids were missing their cousins and wanted a play date. We agreed to meet in Kakaako. It had been raining off and on all day, but it got considerably warmer as the afternoon progressed. My BIL graciously treated us all with some delicious cold refreshments from Milky Way, a cute and colorful food truck parked at the corner of Mother Waldron park at the corner of Pohukaina and Cooke Streets. What is a Snowthie? Before today, I never even knew such a thing existed! It is a fruit smoothie with ice cream snow on top. The strawberry was the first one I tried... yummy and refreshing on a hot day for sure. But then I tried the mango... wow o wow! I looove Mango so much, and its usually reserved as a summertime treat for me, so imagine my surprise at how fresh and flavorful this mango snowthie was... there are even the fibers of the fresh mango blended in there! This has become my summer in a cup go to! If you're in Kakaako and see the truck, I highly recommend stopping and picking up a treat. I hope to return again soon to try some of their other treats!

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Traci T.

Alright friends...when it's a hot day in Hawaii (which is like every day!), look no further for THE drink to refresh you from the heat. Milky Way Hawaii Ice is located in Kakaako on Pohukaina Street just off of Cooke Street. You can't miss their adorable colorful truck. They have milk teas, slush, teas, shave ice, and what I came for...snowthies! The name 'snowthie' (I mean, how cute is that name?) is what caught my attention, but the delightfully sweet and refreshing drink is what will keep me coming back. A snowthie is like a smoothie, ice cream, and shaved ice came together to create the most magical drink in the universe. Maybe that's where the name Milky Way came from because these wonderful things we have come to know and love banded together to create this haze of enjoyment that you get engulfed in until the last sip. I tried the Strawberry Man, which I highly recommend! It's a combination of the strawberry snowthie and mango snowthie. They pair so well together! It's topped with shaved cream (a hybrid of ice cream and shaved ice) to give it that IG worthy look. The workers will tell you to take your picture first and then mix it all together before drinking. I have to admit...that shaved cream took me by surprise. It looks fluffy like snow, but when you dig into it you'll find that it's much firmer (like ice cream almost) than you'd think. But yes, follow their instructions and be sure to mix it all together before drinking to achieve the true experience.

Look for this colorful truck on Pohukaina Street...every day except Sunday
Nadine C.

Refreshing beverages in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii... The first time I saw this truck parked on Pohukaina Street, near Cooke Street, I thought, "What a colorful and cute design! Let's check it out!" To my surprise, the service was really kind and helpful. The young man helped me select dairy-free beverages and packed them neatly "to go". He told all customers, "God bless you" and was welcoming and polite to everyone. I told myself that I would return some day... That day finally arrived... it was a hot August morning and I got metered street parking on Pohukaina Street. It's near Fisher Hawaii and H Mart, in front of Mother Waldron Park. In the past, I ordered the Vitamin C Cup (with fresh fruits) and Tapioca Milk Tea. Both were flavorful and not too sweet. This time, I got the Grass Jelly Milk Tea - yummy! It felt healthy and gave me some hydration and energy! The nice young man came out from the truck to empty some trash and take a short break. I asked him where he was from... Taiwan! Ah! Nice place! I told him that I lived there for 6 weeks when I was a student... lol! ...A very long time ago! We had a nice chat... and maybe will have more in the near future! Best wishes to this cool small business! If you're in the area, please support local!

Menu 8/2020
Corina Q.

I initially wanted to try this place because of the aesthetic of their adorable truck parked next to Mother Waldron Park in Kaka'ako and their insta-worthy colorful drinks. Little did I know that their Amber Boba Golden Milk (M size, $5.50) would become my new favorite brown sugar boba milk! I've always been a huge fan of It's Tea's OBS Milk because it was so creamy, and this drink is now tied for first on my list! The milk itself is super rich, and the brown sugar flavor rips through that creamy milk flavor and bursts inside your mouth without being overly sweet. The boba is also insanely super soft and chewy, and I love that they top it with the snow ice, because it gives it a change of texture depending on which part you drink haha. I can't stress how amazed I was with my drink. I also got to try the Mango Snowthie (regular, $5) and because I drank it when we were all impatient and the snow ice didn't completely soften yet, it was a little tough to drink. The mango flavor was definitely super strong and refreshing. the Grass Jelly Milky Tea ($4.50) is a dairy-free milk tea that has crushed grass jelly floating on the top! It tasted like the canned Ito-En milk teas - just a little on the sweet side and not a suuuuper strong tea flavor, but still good! The grass jelly wasn't as soft as other places, and stayed at the top instead of floating to the bottom, making it hard to drink. Overall it was a good drink but we'd probably pass on this one the next time. Luckily, we were the only ones at the truck when we ordered, and within the 4-6 minutes of waiting for our drinks, a line of like 6 people formed!

Milk Tea with Grass Jelly $4.50

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