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    4.8 (417 reviews)
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    Gilbert R.

    Drifted back to my hotel after an evening of anti-sobriety. I felt an urge to wander out into Waikiki on a side quest for something sweet and savory. It was about 10 and not much to choose from this late in the eve. Looked on Yelp and found a five-star spot that closed at midnight. A unicorn perhaps, or just paid social media BSers hyping up basura? And it was within walking distance. Let's go find out. MOSA is like in a backstreet off of the main Kalakaua drag. It's like a little hut with some outdoor seating out front. Simple menu that offers eight different flavors that you order in a cup or a crepe. Wanted something not too messy and just portable enough to eat from while walking back, so I got the cup. Got two scoops of ube and Kona coffe sprinkled with crushed mac nuts. DELICIOUS. Loved the texture...very creamy, almost chewy. Lovely textures. Flavors were on point, too. It's on the pricier side for ice cream, though, but I think it's worth it for what you're getting. Great stuff!

    Single scoop cup
    Jonica K.

    (4.5 STARS) Such a cute local ice cream stand! They're known for adding roasted peanut sprinkles to their ice cream, and the crepe-style dessert seems to be their signature. I'll definitely have to come back to try that next time. // Single Scoop Cup (Kona Coffee) The single scoop comes in the cutest little flower pot with a tiny shovel spoon, which made it even more fun. The Kona coffee ice cream was incredibly smooth, rich, and creamy with a slightly stretchy texture that I really enjoyed. The roasted peanut sprinkles added a delicious crunch and subtle nutty flavor that complemented the ice cream perfectly. The service was also very friendly and quick! Overall, I really enjoyed it and would happily come back. While it didn't quite reach "must-have" status for me, it was still a delicious treat that's worth trying.

    Coconut & Kona coffee scoops W/peanut brittle
    Vicky C.

    When I first arrived, there was no one at the front register, though I could hear staff talking in the back. A staff member eventually came out, but she returned to the back without greeting me or asking if I needed assistance, despite seeing me looking at the menu. I almost left, but I managed to get her attention and place my order. While the initial customer service was lacking, the food was excellent. Both the coconut and Kona coffee flavors were delicious, and the peanut brittle was a great addition that provided a nice crunch.

    Small crepes!
    Harmony L.

    Came here with my cousins after they highly recommended it. Cute shop with some outdoor seating. We got a plain ol' chocolate ice cream with mac nuts, a beautiful addition and 2 small crepes with 2 scoops of ice cream and mac nuts as well. What a great idea! Love that extra crunch when eating the crepes. The service was so friendly and SO patient while we were trying to figure out what flavors we wanted in our crepes. Thankfully we beat the crowd that came after we got our order. One of the owners also came around with samples of a product they are wanting to roll out soon so that was a lot of fun to give them our input. Support small business while enjoying a delicious dessert and talking story! Will definitely be back!!

    Honeydew and chocolate
    Emeline L.

    We meant to get the crepe but forgot to order it in that style LOL. But nonetheless, the scoops were absolutely delicious. Service 5/5 Simple, quick, standard. Food 5/5 I had honeydew while my partner had chocolate. The strawberries and flakes were a cute touch and overall really enjoyed it! Ambiance 5/5 A good amount of outdoor seating.

    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.

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    Harlan K.

    To beat the heat, I will go just about anywhere. Mosa is on Lauula Street in Waikiki, found between Royal Hawaiian and Seaside Avenue. This cute little kiosk has a delicious Taiwanese ice cream crepe that is covered in fresh shaved peanut brittle. There was a lot of seating and some music piped in for atmosphere. It was a nice touch to have access to playing some Super Smash Brothers while you waited. The ube ice cream was delicious and the peanut topping was good enough to convince me to buy a couple of bars for home. Friendly service can be found here and they were so understanding that it was my first time there and I couldn't decide. #bigboyproblems

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    Jocelyn E.

    Husband got this and said it's a 10/10 and to write a review for them! I'm not a fan of peanut butter or nuts but I trust that if he saying it's good, then it's good! If you look at the right side of the building you can see a tv, they let you play ninetendo gaming that you can play

    Peanut and macadamia brittle
    Jenna S.

    I've been wanting to try this place for so long and it was worth it! I love peanut brittle so I really don't think I could go wrong here. I wish I tried the crepe but I just want that hungry at the time. The ice cream in a cup with the shaved peanut brittle was super good. They are open late if you get a sweet tooth before bed or after walking around Waikīkī.

    AmberAyame T.

    Love love love- service and best ice cream ever. Highly recommend! Sorry my pics suck bc we time dogs in before I remember to take the pics.

    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.

    Sanchez S.

    Ohh Man! Best Ice Cream on the Island, Wow! The peanut crumbs are such a great topper, the ice cream is the perfect consistency, It's fast, and they have such a relaxing fun ambiance for a small place! Must take the walk down the side street and enjoy GREAT Ice Cream at a Great Price !

    Cup style and wrap
    Ma G.

    What a great addition to our dessert adventures! The flower pot cups are adorable and the wrap is a leveled up ice cream sandwich! Shaved candy peanut or candy macadamia, yes please!

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

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    Yummy Strawberry Ice Cream, the peanut brittle that that added on to was awesome too!

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