Great spot for ice cream! This shop is located in a small plaza along S King Street. Parking is available in the plaza lot, which can get kind of busy on the weekend or Friday night; there is some street parking available as well so you might have to hunt around for a bit. There's a bench outside and some seating inside! Service is pretty friendly! I ordered the ube matchazuki (matcha, azuki paste, mochi), and it came out quickly. I loved how soft and smooth it was; the ube flavor was delicious, and the red bean paste and mochi complemented the ube very well. Portion size was pretty good for the price too! You can also buy pints of soft serve to bring home with you. Definitely will come back to try their seasonal flavors and other offerings. read more

Niu Soft Serve - ube matchazuki - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

From the soft-serve to cookies to service, Niu Soft Serve is awesome! Even if you're blessed with a gastrointestinal system full of lactase, the deliciously creamy soft serve here will satisfy your dessert cravings! Their fall offerings I've tried included the pumpkin spice and chai flavors, both of which have enough spice to warm your tongue and heart. My favorite topping is the warm kulolo--genius! On my past few visits they've had caramel miso cookies. The freshly baked cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. If you have enough foresight to buy extras for later, they still taste great the next day! I'm so glad this place survived COVID! read more

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Upon entering Niu we were warmly greeted and offered samples. We first tried the toasted Niu (5/5) then creamy mango (5/5) then Niu (5/5). The toasted Niu is a special flavor that reminds me a toasted coconut candy. The creamy mango is made from Hayden mangoes and tastes like a perfectly ripe and juicy mango. The Niu is also very delicious and refreshing. My cousin and I were blown away. Prices are reasonable considering that Niu is local and locally sourced. You can just taste the fresh ingredients and aloha that goes into the soft serve. They even sell pints of the soft serve which we happily purchased for our family. Buy 4 get one free! Score! Parking is ample and free. But it can get busy because of the restaurants that share the lot. During the time we visited, it was easy and had lots of available stalls. I love Niu not just because it has delicious, locally sourced ingredients, and is dairy free. But also because the person helping us was so nice and you could tell he was happy to tell us about the various flavors and offer samples. Highly recommend visiting Niu and supporting local businesses! I'll definitely be back! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 4:5 AMBIANCE: 4/5 PET FRIENDLY: possibly , not sure CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 4/5 read more

Niu Soft Serve - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The dessert was amazing, I have been looking at this place for a while on instagram. There was a large group ahead of us, and it did take longer than we expected, but it was worth the wait. read more

Niu Soft Serve Parlour is easy to miss--just another storefront in the middle of a strip center--but stepping inside is refreshingly laid-back and cheerful. Tonight's swirl was ube and coconut: creamy, balanced, and not too sweet. They switch flavors every two weeks, so there's always something new to look forward to. I tried the mocha peanut butta shake--an intriguing mix of nutty and coffee notes. Probably not an every-time pick for me, but worth sampling. read more

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Lactose intolerants of the world unite! We tried the 2 specials here and we're impressed by the intense yuzu lemon and Chai masala flavors. You get a large serving in a cup for less than $7.00 which is quite a deal nowadays. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Parking can be a small issue as the lot serves at least 5 other businesses. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Chai masala! Spicy but satisfies the craving for something other than PSL this Fall. - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing place! Delicious cookies and top tier ice cream. We only wish we tried it earlier in our trip so that we were able to come every day! lol Ice cream was exceptional, not too sweet but full of flavor. We got to try their miso caramel cookie, soft inside and crunchy on the outside. The perfect cookie. 10/10 experience! Sesame brittle was also a must try topping! Coffee lovers, don't skip out on the coffee almonds, they're so yummy. Good service, good vibes! Downside: closed on Mondays read more

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A friend and I split the hot kulolo sundae with niu and ube soft serve - it was so ono the warm, gooey kulolo complements the cold ice cream so nicely, and the mac nuts add a great crunchy textural element. Awesome local-inspired dessert! I like that there is a bench outside if you prefer outdoor seating. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Hot kulolo sundae with niu and ube soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nui soft serve with warm kulolo is so delicious! And so refreshing as we wait in the hot Sun outside till they opened, was in the area so it was worth the wait! The do a bunch of other things as well check out the menu! Service was fast and got our order very quick! Keep up the great work! read more

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Such a good spot for dairy free soft serve! The ube is delicious and not too sweet. Get the hot kulolo sundae with the condensed milk!!! read more

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Delicious flavors of soft serve that often rotate weekly or monthly. Ube and coconut (Niu) are the standard mix of flavors in the soft serve swirl and is very good. Dairy free so extra yummy without any lactose problems. read more

Hit our regular soft serve store...Niu Soft Serve....always a wonderful way to end the day. We ordered two strawberry slush floats with niu soft serve. So cold and yummy.....we usually order the shakes......but this, treat is a nice alternative. Our favorite place for soft serve. They have a cute dine in area...typical of an old timey ice cream shop....nice...and very busy since they are soooo popular. We will definitely be returning:) read more

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There was a long line that went out the door. Probably due to timing, weekend after dinner. It's a family run business. Tried the ube niu soft serve. Delicious and light. Dairy free has come a long way! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I came here because the soft serve is dairy, free and vegan but if those words turn you off, they do not taste like they are dairy free or vegan. Their soft serve is creamy and smooth and the flavor is delightful. The staff is extremely helpful and even offers you a taste in case you were unsure of what flavors to have. I came with a group and ended up ordering sweet cream with fruity pebbles. The serving size is quite large for what you get and the staff will actually bring out your dessert to you rather than you waiting for your name to be called it was pretty empty when we went so it didn't really matter, but if it's crowded, it would be very difficult to hear your name so having your food brought out to you was very nice and a great touch. There are a few tables to sit inside however, it can get busy and end up getting pretty busy while we were there. Even with the hustle and bustle of the ice cream crowd, it was never so noisy that you couldn't hear your table talk. As for parking--There is plenty parking outside too so if you're anxious about parking, no need here. This queen ice cream shop will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. It's worth a visit. read more

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I had such a great experience here. The soft serve was absolutely amazing, it was perfectly creamy, smooth, and full of flavor. You can really tell they take pride in the quality of what they serve. On top of that, the staff was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. Their positive attitude genuinely made the visit even better. That's why it was honestly a bit disappointing to learn that they only accept cash tips and not credit card tips. In 2026, most people travel and pay with their phones, including their credit cards. I rarely carry cash anymore, and I really wanted to tip the team because they truly deserved it. With how expensive everything is in today's economy, I can only imagine how much service workers, especially locals or students working these jobs rely on tips. They absolutely earned one from me, and I wish there had been a digital option available. The ambiance was also friendly! Overall, the product and service was outstanding. I just hope they consider adding credit card tipping in the future so customers like me can properly show appreciation for the hardworking staff. read more

Friendly and fast service. Cute shop with seating option for eager eaters. The vanilla salty pretzel flavor soft serve was so good! The star of the show was definitely the Hot Kulolo Sundae with coconut soft serve and Mac nut toppings! Kulolo was nice and hot and perfect portions to soft serve. Can't wait to go back! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Vanilla pretzel cone, Hot Kulolo sundae with Coconut soft serve and Mac nuts, Coconut soft serve cone - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Friendly employees and atmosphere. The regular flavors of Ube and niu are my all time flavors. Two new local flavors are introduced every two weeks, and they are so Ono. The sauces that are offered are awesome additions. I like it also because it is owned and operated by a local family. read more

I came here with work friends on a hot sunny day. My friend was raving about the hot kulolo sundae, so I had to try it! LOCATION: They are in that small shopping/eating plaza across of stadium park (mauka side of King Street). Their shop is on the Ewa side. However, anywhere you park it's very easy walking distance. PARKING: Depending on the time of day, the free parking lot can get busy. However, there is street parking on King Street and it's a block away from Longs if you want to park there. The lot frees up often though so patience will get you in. SERVICE: I've been here twice and both times the staff were super friendly and helpful when trying to decide which dessert to get. FOOD: I'm indecisive and always willing to try new things. If you're new to Niu, I suggest going outside of your normal and trying their specialty flavors or sundaes. I'm normally not a coconut fan... but the staff suggested the "Sunrise" sundae over coconut soft serve. Oh my-gasm in my mouth!!!! I wanted to order another one but I had to go to a dinner shortly after. I know, don't judge... I went and got dessert before dinner. I also suggest the "Hot Kulolo" sundae over Ube soft serve. Not many places serve Kulolo on their desserts. It's definitely worth a try if you haven't had it before. I've also tried their "Kanaks" sundae over Ube. If you're a peanut butter fan, this is definitely your choice. I just learned that they have baked goods, pies and their soft serve is Vegan! I'm not Vegan but for some reason in my head, calling it Vegan sounds like superfood health dessert.... So it's ok to order more than one dessert for yourself. Overall, this soft serve shop is the bomb diggity!!! How often is the McD's machine working on a hot sunny day. Plus, Niu's soft serve is an extreme upgrade in my book. It's cold out today but I'm craving their sunrise sundae again. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Sunrise and Kanaks - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good customer service. You'll be surprised how much places don't greet or acknowledge their customers upon entering their establishment. But not this place. They happily greeted me! Place is small but cute. Has that mom and pop shop feel. Got the cold brew milkshake with Oreo and Mac nut....so Fire!!! Probably gonna be a favorite of mine now. I Recommend! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Cold brew milkshake - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice soft serve. They have a lot of parking. Staff is friendly and the have flavors rotating often

Located in the Old Stadium Mall, IYKYK : ) Hand crafted dairy free soft serve made here in Hawai'i. Service is always with Aloha here. If you enjoy ice cream but not the side effects for some of us, then try this delicious alternative ! Flavors may change weekly! Today there was Coconut (Niu), Purple Yam (Ube), Strawberry Li hing, and Pineapple (Halakahiki). I tasted the strawberry li hing and the li hing taste is strong. I opted for pineapple and coconut. A delicious combination. I also ordered, per the suggestion of Niu employee, a Mocha Peanut Butta malted shake! Onolicious! Last, but certainly not least, there was a caramel miso cookie. It's soft but delectable. Mild and delicate miso flavor. As I entered the store, it was completely redone! Nice new layout. Enjoy everyone! read more

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Niu Soft Serve is located in the old stadium square mini mall near Tori Ton on King Street. They are known for their dairy free soft serves. With so many flavor options, its a great thing they let you sample. read more

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Came after dinner to try a new dessert in the area. It's completely dairy free, so a great alternative for those with dietary restrictions. It's based on coconut milk, so while you can taste a hint of coconut, the base flavor is very strong. I tried the strawberry, which was very fruit forward. I ended up getting the miso peanut butter, which was super yummy and nutty! Looking forward to coming back to try other flavors! read more

If you are vegan or lactose intolerant you will like this place. It's quite a modest shop with no street facing frontage. What you'll find are patient courteous people ready to make your day better. The soft serve can be had solo or swirled with two flavors. The basics are Niu , coconut, and Ube, a purple Filipino tuber. Each month there will be two additional flavors to entice you. If you aren't creative with your topping choices then go with one of their sundaes. My favorite topping is the coffee roasted almond pieces - nobody else makes it. Not to be overlooked is one of their malted shakes. They are easy to consume on the go and you can get creative by adding in stuff, just like with the soft serve in a cup. I wish they were closer to my home but the shop is still convenient enough on my way home. Mahalo iā Niu Soft Serve Parlour. read more

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Aloha, I absolutely love the product and the thought behind it. I love that it's a local business. I met the owner once he was awesome. Tonight when I went there, Dec 7th, the woman working just stood there, looking at me no smile, no greeting, I actually told her hello before she could tell me hello. I'm thinking she's not from Hawaii. No aloha. She didn't seem happy to be there. Maybe Aloha should be incorporated in the training of all employees. I ended up just getting samples for my niece and nephew. I didn't want her energy on my food. Sorry, I really do love your business and would be happy to continue to support Niu... tonight the service was one to two stars, but your product is always five! Mahalo for your time! read more

This is a great dairy free shop. The staff was nice and the service was fast. I wish the interior was a bit more finished looking, My biggest issue was that they let a dog into the store (not a service dog). I personally feel uneasy around dogs and hate when people do that. It would have been 5 stars, but that really put a damper on my enjoyment. I left before finishing my soft serve because of it. The lemon was very strong in flavour. The hojicha was so light I could barely taste it when contrasted with the lemon. read more

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Super refreshing dessert options. Nondairy soft serve. Four soft serve options to choose from. Their classic flavors are Niu (coconut) and Ube (purple yam). There's two rotating flavors. Today's rotating flavors were hojicha (roasted green tea) and creamy lemon. I ordered the Kanaks sundae with swirl of both Niu and Ube. The sundae was topped with malt, peanut butter, and salted fudge . Recommend! Staff were super nice and helpful with flavor recommendations. Clean and simple interior. Parking lot out front. They have an IG @niusoftserve read more

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We both shared their toasted coconut and ube soft serve. Both were so delicious! I loved the strong coconut flavour. My bf got the ube soft serve with mac nuts and it added another depth of texture. The waffle cone isn't the best as it leaks at the bottom (I'm thinking they noticed this already as the waffle cone holder doesn't leak). Loved the ice cream! Service was nice as well. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Friendly staff and the girl at the counter was very patient with us since it was our first time. She let us try all the flavors and they were delicious! I love that they're all dairy free and gluten free. We had an issue with our order but they were quick to address it. Great customer service! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Messy come on the right - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came here on a whim after dinner since I was craving soft serve. You may need to drive around the parking lot a few times if you come during peak hours since it's shared with a number of other businesses but at least it's free for up to 1 hour. It seems like the lot takes the parking time pretty seriously--the car next to us had a warning ticket because they had overstayed their 1 hour. Niu Soft Serve was pretty busy, though we did come on a Friday night. It's a small space with a few tables/chairs and bench seating. There were two staff members and there were large groups ahead of us so we had to wait a bit but we didn't mind, especially because it gave us time to look over the menu. This isn't your typical ice cream spot--lots of unique and local flavors! Their regular soft serve flavors are niu (coconut) and ube (purple sweet yam, not to be confused with Hawaiian or Okinawan sweet potato). At the time of our visit, they also had two special flavors: liliko'i (passion fruit) + dragonfruit, and pandan (a type of plant that's commonly used in Filipino deserts with a distinct flavor; some say the taste is similar to vanilla with a nutty undertone) + malt. You can ask for a sample if you'd like. Since we came late, they were already sold out of waffle cones and waffle bits so I got macadamia nuts with my ube soft serve and my partner got a plain liliko'i dragonfruit soft serve. It was super refreshing. Not too heavy/sweet like ice cream can be. And I guess their soft serve is dairy free! Some of the toppings/sauces are dairy-free/vegan too. I'm not sure what kind of base they use so if you have a nut allergy, I would check with them. My partner thought he could taste coconut in his soft serve, though I couldn't. Besides soft serve, they have sundaes, shakes, iced tea, and cold brew coffee. For take-home goodies, they have cookies, ice cream pints, ice cream sandwiches, and I think I also saw small pies or cakes. I overheard the cashier telling a customer that the cookies in the case were vegan (though there were only certain flavors left--I would check with the cashier before ordering). They had some unique cookie flavors too, like miso caramel! The food service area is open and viewable from the ordering area and everything seemed really clean and well-organized. The cashier was really friendly to everyone and took good care of the customers, even when they had questions or asked for extra spoons, etc. Bonus: you can get a small pup cup for your furry friend! One family had their small dog in the shop at a table and it thoroughly enjoyed their pup cup lol. This is such a cute, friendly local business with high quality, 'ono products. If I had out of town guests, I'd definitely take them here for a unique experience! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Liliko'i pitaya (dragonfruit) special flavor and ube with macadamia nuts since we came late and waffle bits/cones were sold out - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ah-mazing!!! This soft-serve ice cream is for everyone; vegan, dairy-free, or not, everyone would enjoy Niu! I should mention, the ice cream is also gluten-free which was exciting for my friend who has a gluten intolerance. The staff allowed us to sample the flavors. Niu is Coconut, Ube is a Japanese Purple Yam, and Toasted Niu. I enjoyed all of the flavors, but preferred the Toasted Niu over the Niu, so I got the Toasted Niu and Ube in a cup. I highly recommend this spot for a cool, tasty treat! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Toasted Niu and Ube - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

While visiting my dear friend at her home in Honolulu, I decided that the weather was too perfect and I absolutely NEEDED ice cream. So we hopped in her car and I forced her to drive me to get soft serve. Now this was no ordinary soft serve - it was vegan ube soft serve. I get chills writing that. It was SO GOOD. The ube flavor came through in the best way and it felt like a beautiful ballet happening across my taste buds. Of course I asked for biscoff cookies with the soft serve, but I was not expecting actual chunks of cookie...I wanted biscoff crumble...but I persevered, and I used it as a spoon for dipping. This stuff was a game changer. It was so good I would honestly make the trip back just to chow down on this once more. Delicious! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Ube soft serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Haven't had this place since it was in a little shack on Kapahulu. Glad to see they are a brick and mortar now. The cups are a bit pricey at $9 but sooooo good! I got the lilikoi one and my friend got the hot kulolo. Both were delicious! You can even tell that it's made with coconut, I'm usually not a fan of coconut. The only comment I have is when my friend and I went the cashier gave my friend a stamp card and she told him to give it to me because she doesn't live here and all he did was laugh and hand her the stamp card. There is also a slight ant problem on the walls near the doors and the tables get pretty filthy. read more

Niu Soft Serve - I really Lilikoi you - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My wife and I were out for a drive yesterday. We had heard about this place from relatives and wanted to try it. The young lady who took our order was very helpful, she genuinely wanted us to have a good experience there. I liked the Vietnamese coffee and miso peanut butter (who would have thought?) blend with waffle bits topping. My wife liked her use and Niu blend. It's hard to believe that these are non-dairy! So good! read more

I got their Ube soft serve with warm kulolo and Mac nuts, Delicious!! Will definitely be back read more

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Being my wife and I have issues with lactose we found this place as a great alternative. They've remodeled the place a little from their early beginnings . It's still a quaint little place and be quite packed if you go at the wrong time. They've expanded the menu to include cookies and shakes. Service has always been great and they still give free samples to try. If this was your first time you could be there for a bit as they have many combinations. For me personally I go for the slice of pie option as it usually has all the things I'm looking for, granted they don't always have them available so be prepared for option 2. LOL The flavor of the week usually changes on Tuesday but you can call to see what the flavor is. Not sure what the parking situation is as one side is free and another side is free for one hour if you scan some sort of QR code. read more

I came here to meet two Yelp friends, Jackie and Tami. Thanks ladies for a wonderful afternoon here. Jackie treated me and my daughter to desserts. My daughter and I decided to go with the milkshakes. I got the Uber cookies and cream milkshake. This drink was delicious and tasted on point. Bits of cookies inside. Yum. I want to thank Jackie for treating us. The inside was nice and there were tables to enjoy your dessert. Highly recommend this location. The people working here were friendly and quick to serve your dessert.. They open at 1 pm and parking may be a bit difficult. read more

Niu Soft Serve - Inside - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you're lactose intolerant and can't have ice cream, going to - Niu Soft Serve is a great alternative should you wanna get your alleged "ice cream" fix!!! I saw my Yelp buddy - Kyra K. come here numerous times, and after seeing the dairy free desserts that she got, I quickly bookmarked this place. Located at the Old Stadium Square strip mall, you can find Niu Soft Serve just next door to a Vietnamese restaurant called - Aloha Vietnamese Foods. Niu Soft Serve maybe a little tricky to find, as the business currently doesn't have a sign up, but just look for the ice cream sticker on the window, and that's where Niu Soft Serve is. The day I came here, being a newbie, I went with da classics and got a Niu (coconut) & Ube (purple yam) twist soft serve, topped with a hot kulolo sauce & roasted macadamia nuts. What can I say about my soft serve treat???? Da buggah was ono!!! Broke da moufth ono!!! Not too sweet, yet all da flavors mixed together made it an outstanding treat!! Ummmmmmmmmm! Beside the non-dairy frozen treats they have here, they also do shakes if that is something that interest you. If your body has issues with being lactose intolerant, Nui Soft Serve maybe a great alternative to get your "ice cream" fix! read more

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Got to check out this ice cream shop. Clean, Staff was welcoming and super helpful since first timers we didn't know what or how to order. The guy was amazing and suggested a few things. Ended up getting the Orange Cream Slush with sweet Cream it was 10/10! And a keiki cup. Definitely me and my sons go to place after practices! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Orange Cream Slush with Sweet Cream - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Despite the tight parking and limited seating, this place did not disappoint! They were short-staffed the day I went, so we had to wait pretty long to order. But it smells soo good in there. I highly recommend the hot kulolo sundae! read more

Niu Soft Serve - Desserts Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii