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    Mountain Magic Shave Ice

    4.4 (502 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Carly M.

    I was on the Westside looking for dole whip and Mountain Magic shaved ice food truck kept coming up on Yelp search. It was easy to find. We could see it from the highway. It's in a shopping strip mall parking lot. Not the sexiest place but it was cute , quaint and totally Hawai'i! There's about 5-6 other food trucks in the lot. The menu was easy and there were several different sizes available. Prices seemed reasonable. I got a rainbow colored shaved ice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The ice was shaved fine and perfect. So much better than that "other" place in North shore. The service was quick and easy. The owner introduced me to her son and daughter that was there helping her. If you are on the Westside I would recommend it. ( Forgot to mention they don't serve dole whip)

    Liliko'i & Green River w/ Snow Cap
    Ruby S.

    What's all the buzz about the shave ice at Mountain Magic? Perfect time to indulge in cool, edible treat in humidity after mini golf and returning a few merchandise in lower Waikele Outlet. There's not much shade near the mobile truck. My Coolibar UPF 50+ hoodie came in handy. Customer service was up to par considering continuous line of people arriving and leaving. All shave ice now comes in either a paper cup or paper bowl. Consumers pay the price for what they receive. Select up to three flavors. Toppings are limited to li hing mui for 75 cents, mochi, ice cream, snow cap for $1, and azuki bean $2. Cash is king! I appreciate a separate window for ordering and pick up. No doubt the shave ice has a smooth consistency. I ordered 1/2 Liliko'i and 1/2 Green River w/ Snow Cap for $1 extra in a paper bowl. I spent $6.75. Flavors and drizzled condensed milk were delightful! Size in a bowl seemed smaller and shorter for type of shave ice order. My preferences and taste in shave ice are complex. This is not the best tasting shave ice I've consumed. This would be ideal for those that prefer simplicity in syrups, comfort, while factoring size and height are not important.

    Keiki size li hing, coconut, and green river
    Hermary G.

    One of the best shave ice spots on the island. The ice is sooo smooth and fine, and there are so many local flavors to choose from (choose up to 3). The employees are so nice too. Keep in mind that this is a food stand, so there's hardly any seating around (just sit on the curb!). Also, they only take cash or venmo.

    Jenna S.

    Magic Mountain is my go to for shave ice! I prefer here over Matsumoto's, Wailola, and even Ululani's. The shave ice is shaved super smooth and it literally melts in your mouth. The flavors are also on point. The taro cream is my new favorite because it's not too sweet. Best of all if you get ice cream it's soft and not rock hard like others. The line is usually never too long and they make your order pretty quick. Just beware they are cash only!

    can't go wrong with a classic "RAINBOW" *banana *strawberry *blue vanilla
    Lauae V.

    There's something really special about Mountain Magic Shave Ice -- and it's not just their super-soft shaved ice with yummy syrups that are reminiscent of my childhood (growing up in Hawaiʻi in the '90s/'00s), but it's their local charm and spirit of aloha that make not only visiting this business, but also supporting this business, so, so nice. Happy 25 years of business and many more to come

    bowl size with mochi and li hing powder topping
    Kelly T.

    The best shaved ice I've had here! The ice texture is so soft and the flavors I had were deeeeeelicious. My sweet treat rating: bowl size shaved ice (lilikoi, coconut, guava) w/ mochi and li hing, 10/10 - I always have to get coconut because it's my personal favorite and to compare syrups at different spots. this place had the best coconut syrup of the three i've tried in oahu. Sometimes other places tasted too "artificial" or had too much food coloring which left an aftertaste. After I finished a bowl here with my boyfriend, I was ready to order another. this spot is 5 stars for me with the friendly service too! the location is perfect for picking up a quick treat. me and my friends grabbed our shaved ice and hung out in the parking lot. hoping to come back soon!

    Jacob M.

    Whenever the family want shave ice this is the spot Flavors are bold and cut through the ice. Staff are patient. They all have neutral faces and don't really smile too much. No where to sit but your vehicle or curb! Which is cool with us as they have a lot of shade.

    JessicaLynn R.

    Shave ice here is pretty cheap and offer a variety of flavors. I appreciate the amount of syrup given but ohh boy was it a lot. It was too sweet for my liking and the amount given was overwhelming like I was drinking iced syrup.

    Shave ice in 2017
    Jojo L.

    Since I was young, Mountain Magic Shave Ice has always been my go-to spot for shave ice I miss the many conversations I had with aunty, the original owner, about how she loved her job, she enjoyed making fresh, homemade mochi balls every day and getting to talk with everyone she met The shave ice stand offers a variety of flavors ranging from tigers blood to blue vanilla They also offer add-ons, such as mochi balls, lihing mui powder, condense milk and icecream!You can mix-and-match 3 syrups to create many flavorful combinations I do want to note that ever since aunty left years ago, I've noticed that the shave ice and customer service tend to vary on quality, depending on who is working the stand. Sometimes you may be met with friendly workers, while others, not so much. Some days the shave ice they give will be in large amounts like they used to do, other days it will be smaller with less toppings. The mochi balls have also shrank throughout the years. The texture of the shave ice has also changed, as it is more of a slushy-soft ice rather than the typical shave ice, crunchy-soft texture it used to be. There is more syrup than there is ice. (See attached photos. The single shave ice photo was my most recent visit in 2024 and the two shave ice photo was back in 2017. Both orders were the same size: keiki. I miss the flower shaped bowls) There is only one bench nearby for seating, but plenty of parking. Keep in mind that the stand only takes cash. Overall, although this spot has visibly changed over the years and aunty does not run the booth anymore, it still holds the same nostalgic memories and tastes as the younger generation helps to keep the stand alive for many more visitors to enjoy

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    Sarah N.

    SUPER SOFT ICE! Welcoming, friendly staff. Fast service even during busy times. Reasonable prices for shave ice & toppings. Fancy, yummy flavors & they don't skimp on the syrup!! :)

    Never been happier to have cash on me
    Sara P.

    Never been happier to have cash on me and buy shave ice on a whim - possibly the best decision to get it from here because the shave ice was GIVINGGGGG! The only thing I fell short of was not getting ice cream in it! There was a good sized line when I got there but had my order in ~5 mins. I can't wait to go back and try it with ice cream and ALL THE TOPPINGS next time!

    Keiki size (so yummy!)
    Kelly D.

    How the heck was their ice so fine yet they're able to cover every crevice with syrup???? No clue but it is so refreshing in Hawaii weather where it's literally always hot. They're located on the lower half of the Waikele Outlets. They have a decent amount of flavors and you can mix-match aka get multiple flavors in one! Their keiki size is perfect for one person and can easily cool you down. There is no seating area so you can either take it back to your car, look for a shaded area, or walk around the outlet while munching. Pretty affordable for what you're getting -- just note that it is cash only!

    Medium shave ice with strawberry, pineapple, guava, ice cream in the middle, mochi and snow cap (condensed milk) on top
    Geralyn R.

    This place was so good we came twice on our short trip. They have plenty of flavors, price is very reasonable, the ice was very fine, and if you order mochi, they put some in top as well as throughout the ice. They also have the options of red bean, li hing mui powder and ice cream and condensed milk which we got. The only downside was the first time we went there, they accidentally put li hing powder on top, which we did not order. I wouldn't have mind but we had a bunch of condensed milk on it that just thought would clash with the li hing. They noticed they messed up so they said they would remake it, which we really appreciated. While we were eating the new ice, there was a bunch of li hing powder in the middle, messed with the flavors a bit for me. We didn't say anything, but why say you were gonna remake it if you just took the top off and put a little new ice on it? We'd still come back. And we did. And I've already told my loved ones this was better than the "more popular/touristy" spot on the north shore.

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    Our favorite spot to go to when drive back from the west side. Reasonable price, great topping choices and such a convenient area.

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    Ask the Community - Mountain Magic Shave Ice

    Where did you guys move to? Waikele Shopping Center seems to have removed all outdoor dining & all the little vendors around you. Even the Malasada truck is missing. Is your Shave ice stand going to move to a permanent location or come back?

    I saw on NextDoor that they're paving the parking lot for two weeks. I'm not sure when they started but maybe they'll be back in the beginning of June(?) unless things get delayed.

    Are you guys open during COVID shut down?

    Yes, everyday 11:30-6:00 Waikele and Makaha.

    Does this shave ice stand have sugar free syrups?

    Im so sorry! No we do not

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