The line is usually long. Ordering is through a kiosk so be sure you are not waiting on the pick up…read moreline. Heavenly Lilikoi - the syrups taste natural and and flavorful. The ice was really fine and melted instantly in the mouth. You can customize flavors and toppings. Perfect for a summer day!

Island Vintage Shave Ice completely lived up to the hype and served one of the most memorable…read moredesserts I had in Hawaii. Located just outside the Royal Hawaiian Center, the shop almost always has a long line, but it moves surprisingly quickly thanks to the convenient self-order kiosks. Despite the steady stream of customers, the staff handled the crowd with impressive efficiency, and our order arrived sooner than expected. With its vibrant layers of color and fresh toppings, the shave ice created a breathtaking first impression. Better yet, it tasted every bit as incredible as it looked. **Hawaiian Rainbow: 5/5** The Hawaiian Rainbow was the perfect sweet treat on a blazing hot day. Layered with housemade coconut spirulina, strawberry, and mango syrups over incredibly soft shave ice, it offered a bright medley of tropical fruit flavors. The shave ice itself was exceptionally smooth and delicate, with a texture reminiscent of fluffy snow that dissolved almost instantly on the tongue. Hidden beneath it was a layer of rich, soft ice cream that provided the perfect creamy contrast to the refreshing flavors. The finishing touches were a generous drizzle of condensed milk and fresh strawberry chunks, whose subtle tang balanced the sweetness beautifully. Homemade mochi added a soft, pillowy chew, while the lychee popping boba contributed subtle floral notes evocative of rosewater. Every element complemented the next, making each spoonful just as enjoyable as the last. Island Vintage Shave Ice more than lives up to its well-earned reputation. From the stunning presentation to the handcrafted syrups, silky-smooth shave ice, and a texturally diverse assortment of toppings, every component came together to create a phenomenal dessert that's every bit as delicious as it is visually captivating. If you're visiting Waikiki, Island Vintage Shave Ice deserves a spot at the top of your must-try list.

Ice was soft - good options for flavor. Fast service Easy…read moreprocess Overall good experience

Tried this place for the 2nd time and it seems to be a hit or miss. Our first visit was soured by…read morethe service. The staff was mixing up orders and it took a while for us to get ours. The service this recent time was fine, although they started cleaning the floors when we started eating so it smelled strongly of Pine-sol. Also, my shave ice had so much syrup on it that it was spilling out of the bowl. Fiancé and I ended up just sharing his. I will say - the fresh mochi and snow cap toppings are good though.

Island Soul Shave Ice is on a whole other level!!! Normally, I don't write reviews... I just had 2…read moreon this 1. Everything was on point: fruits are as fresh as can be, organic syrup, healthy and delicious. Not to forget about the homemade Coconut ice cream in the middle... No words can fully describe my experience. Check them out for yourself & I dare anyone to give it less than 5 stars.

Looked up a shaved ice spot close to home and found this!!! Didn't even know they were in Kalihi…read morebut thank goodness because I really wanted some shaved ice!!! There was tons of parking out front so we were glad! It's a cute little shop and I really like the door to go inside. We ordered the strawberry and salted lemon shaved ice #4 and it came with pineapple and strawberries. We also added ice cream so the total came out to $19 and something cents. Without ice cream would've been around $15. I think it was worth it! It was our first time trying and I'm not sure if it was the owner but I feel like she recognizes her customers because she asked if it's our first time since she's never seen us before hahaha!! The person taking our order was so sweet she explained everything to us and was easy to understand. 10/10 would come back and recommend. I wanna try the pickled mango so I'll definitely be back!

The BESTTT shaved ice ever from a local opinion!!! The shaved ice has a fine powder texture and the…read moresyrups are all homemade! It takes hours for them to take their syrup, so you can truly taste the quality. They're unlike the tourist traps if you know what I mean! Be sure to bring cash! The parking lot is behind the building or there is street parking!

Wanted to bring Doc and so glad she liked it. We all enjoyed it, 7-5-26…read more Really liked the Not Hot Chocolate and Hojicha with Snow Cap. The strawberry was a light delicate pink and good but the other two flavors, my new favorites. Being summer, constant stream of customers but the wait goes quickly.

I mean, when it's hot outside in Hawaii, there is not many options better than getting some shaved…read moreice! My wife did some searching here on Yelp for a place and saw that this place had some great reviews so we came to check it out. Ducked off in what I would describe as a parking garage, they have a walk up window that you can come to an order. Watch out for the moving cars! They had tons of options and many combinations for you to choose from. I was feeling pretty basic on this day, so I just got a shaved ice with half cherry and half grape. So good! They put a ton of flavor in the ice. There wasn't a bite that didn't taste just like plain ice. I got the keiki size, and as you can see from the picture I have it's a pretty big portion. Honestly, big enough for two people to share. I would highly recommend this place!

The ice isn't as smooth as other places like Ululani's but I really enjoyed their shaved ice. Heavy…read moreon the condensed milk which I didn't know I liked. Service was good and it's right next to a beach so that was a plus

The absolute best and our favorite! So glad they still have this location behind rainbow drive in!…read moreI Alexis get the tubes float, vanilla cream and strawberry with ice cream sand my don always gets a variety. Seating is easy and the plastic holder is a must! Parking is sometimes hard but you just have to wait a bit for someone to go out which is often since eating here is fast

We found Shimazu Shave Ice behind Rainbow Drive Inn on Kapahulu. Parking is tight which is normal s…read morealong that area. The place was packed. People eating shave ice . One couple eating Hawaiian Food. We ordered our Shave ice and my friend was astounded at how huge the "small" was! It was tasty s d refreshing! Their flavors were delicious but the lilikoi tasted a bit watered down. The reason it doesn't have all 5 stars is the tables all had shave ice icky sticky. I know it's inevitable but they're so busy no one's there to clean the tables. We got extra napkins and wiped the table. We'll return to try other flavors!

@fortunefoodfinds: "Have a RICE weekend! A Mango Sticky Rice Bowl from WAIOLA SHAVE ICE. Coconut…read morecream syrup, mango fruit spread, coconut tapioca pearls, then drizzled with condensed milk on top. You can find this refreshing summer treat at their Kapahulu shop!" SERVICE: fast INTERIOR: have crack seed, candy, n' lots of merch for sale EXTERIOR: picnic style table seating, nice photo ops WAIT TIME: less than 5 mins PARKING: a few free space right in front OVERALL COMMENTS: always go to their Waiola St. location, but called ahead to ask if they had the mango sticky rice bowl n' was told it's only served at their Kapahulu location so that's where I went. Liked that they had more seating n' the inside felt more welcoming or spacious to walk into. The mango sticky rice didn't have huge chunks of mango, instead a mango jam-like puree. The tapioca pearls gave a nice texture n' the coconut n' mango flavors in the shave ice were definitely there. Now I know that they offer more special kine bowls at the Kapahulu location, which I will most likely go back here instead of their OG location. Their shave ice is always the perfect treat on a hot day!

If you're someone who likes customizing your shaved ice, this place is worth checking out. They…read morehave an extensive selection of syrups and flavors, so there's something for just about everyone. One thing that stood out to me was the value. Compared to other shaved ice shops, the prices are very reasonable, especially considering the portion sizes and number of flavor options. I also liked that they sell fun extras like squishies and a variety of li hing-coated candies (Gushers, Nerd Clusters, Sour Patch Watermelons, etc.). The selection is great, although $3.50 for a small bag felt a bit pricey. I added mochi, but it wasn't my favorite topping. It did taste fresh, though, so it's more of a personal preference than a quality issue. Pro tip:Once you've eaten about halfway through your shaved ice, you can ask for more syrup at no extra charge. It's a nice touch that keeps the bottom half from becoming plain ice and definitely adds to the overall experience. Overall, this is a solid spot if you're looking for affordable shaved ice with plenty of flavor combinations and little extras that make the visit fun.

This is my favorite shave ice place! You can't go wrong with…read moreany of the flavors, and each one comes with fresh fruit and mochi balls! Inside is always clean and the decor is cute. They have parking in the back of the building. Service is always helpful and nice. I've been coming here even when they used to be by University Ave.

Saw this place on Yelp and decided to check it out on a hot afternoon. The shave ice was…read morerefreshing, but the flavors didn't quite pack the punch I was expecting. I ordered the coconut & chocolate flavor, though I could barely taste the coconut. One thing I did appreciate was that it already came topped with mochi and fresh fruit, which was a nice bonus. I do wish they allowed you to mix and match any two flavors instead of limiting customers to their preset combinations--that would've made the experience even better. Overall, it was a good treat for a warm day, but I was hoping for a bit more flavor.