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    Jerry E.

    The ice cream burrito(?) was something I'm already familiar with from overseas, especially in Taiwan. It was tasty, but at over $10 for its size, I found the price a bit excessive. Perhaps I'm just out of touch with today's inflation. That said, the place was packed even late at night, and nearly every customer had to wait a while for their order. Clearly, this ice cream shop offers something unique that attracts a loyal following. While I enjoyed the experience, the high price makes it a bit of a struggle to decide whether I will return. Oh, and don't forget that parking adjacent to the store during daylight hours may be formidable.

    AmberAyame T.

    Favorite ice cream in Waikiki. Hands down. Ridiculously good and worth every calorie.

    Cup with matcha ice cream
    Lauren N.

    Nice cute little place by UH Manoa campus. They offer 5% off with a UH ID and $1 off if you pay with cash. Their menu is basically 2 options: ice cream with peanuts and strawberries in your choice of a crepe or a cup/bowl. We did one of each. There's a variety of ice cream flavors ranging from ube to honeydew mochi and you can choose up to 3 flavors. You can also choose from peanut drizzle or Mac nut drizzle ($1 more). Once they scoop your ice cream, they have a little station where they scrape the peanut drizzle from a big block directly onto your ice cream. Fun to watch! I got the crepe and chose 2 ice cream flavors: blueberry cheesecake and chocolate. My mom got the cup with matcha ice cream. I really enjoyed the crepe! The peanut drizzle was nicely spread throughout the crepe and added a nice touch to the ice cream. The cup wasn't as good in my opinion though because the peanut drizzle was only sprinkled on top and not as generously spread. I would come again, but I would only recommend ordering the crepe option.

    Kona Coffee and Chocolate ice cream with shaved macadamia nuts and strawberries topping.
    Siobhan O.

    Great Hawaiian ice cream. Thick, creamy and delicious. Workers were very friendly, brought the ice cream to us, and checked to see how we liked it a couple of times. We added the grated macadamia nut topping for a little extra. Yummy!!

    Ryan S.

    After a long day of walking around Waikiki, Mosa turned out to be the perfect evening treat. The ice cream was fantastic, but the real star for me was the peanut brittle topping, which added just the right amount of crunch and flavor to every bite. It's tucked away a little behind one of the main streets, so you might miss it if you're not looking for it, but it's still close enough to the action that finding it is easy. Sometimes those slightly hidden spots end up being the most rewarding. Between the delicious ice cream and that incredible peanut brittle, this was a sweet stop that was absolutely worth seeking out.

    Kaleigh H.

    Worker was super friendly and did a great job explaining all the options available. We got ube and vanilla with macadamia shavings on the side. Everything was delicious and definitely would come back again.

    Wow! From Service to Ice Cream...top notch! They make sure their customers are enjoying! We didn't get the wrap and just went with 2 scoops of ice cream. Vanilla and honeydew mochi topped with peanut brittle 10/10! And vanilla and Kona coffee topped with peanut brittle 10/10! Sooooo good!

    Ice Cream crepe w macadamia nut
    Shirley W.

    Cute ice cream shop tucked away in a random street. I like how they also have a video game area where you can just play Smash Bros on the side. Pretty fun! This was my first time trying, so we got the matcha ice cream, vanilla, and cookies and cream in the crepe style. We also added the macadamia nut topping to it as well. It didn't take too long for our order to prepare since I wasn't too busy. First glance, it generally just looks like an ice cream burrito lol. We were also sharing so it was kinda hard to eat haha. The cookies and cream and vanilla ice cream were pretty good! The matcha ice cream though, it just tastes like the basic matcha ice cream you get at a japanese restaurant, not really quite authentic, but just "matcha flavored". I felt like the crepe itself didn't really elevate the ice cream experience, nor did the macadamia nuts on it. It just felt like an ice cream burrito and not a fancy ice cream crepe. The ice cream was really nice for the weather though.

    Greta F.

    Such an adorable spot for a quick sweet treat. I ordered a 'Mosa Cup!' with one scoop of vanilla and peanut sprinkle. Such a simple concept, but it is sooo delicious. I feel like the peanut sprinkle helps elevate the flavor considerably, and hits the spot just right. The presentation is adorable as this comes in a cup that looks like a flower pot, with a shovel as a spoon. The workers were kind, and even checked up on us once we finished in the small seating area that they have up front. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area, you won't be disappointed.

    Kona coffee and coconut topped with Mac nut
    Michele T.

    Stopped by MOSA for a late night sweet treat. We skipped the wrap and went with the 2 scoop cup - Kona coffee and Coconut ice creams topped with their special shaved mac nut. Yummy! Would've liked more of the mac nut as it was that good. The ice creams were good, too - creamy! Staff were very friendly. Also, one can enjoy their treat while playing Mario Smash as the game is available for free - located on the side of the shop.

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    Marissa K.

    Loved this spot for a sweet treat. I got the coffee ice cream topped with fresh strawberry slices and peanut shavings. The coffee flavor was rich without being overly sweet, and the texture was super smooth and creamy. The Taiwanese-style twist comes from the peanut shavings on top, which added a nutty, slightly salty crunch that made each bite more interesting. The strawberries brought a fresh, juicy balance that tied everything together really nicely. Simple combo, but so satisfying -- I'd definitely come back for this again.

    Moss wrap with Ube ice cream
    Cailean C.

    Great dessert place near university. Service is fast and comes out quick. Lots of flavors to choose from and different options from scoops to crepes

    Yummy and cute little ice cream shop near Royal Hawaiian Center. We got cookie and cream, chocolate, vanilla, and Kona coffee with brittle peanuts (my fav).

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