We first spotted Tats' yellow food truck in Kamehameha Highway across from Hawaiian Memorial Park a few weekends ago. It's hard not to see it since it's bright yellow. The following weekend we stopped on the way home to try it out, and ended up running into a few neighbors who were also curious about the new truck in our neighborhood. There was only one size - "large" for $8. The shave ice is served in a flimsy old school white paper cone, and the shave ice is piled pretty high, so you are almost forced to buy the 'reusable holder' for $2. No toppings available as of yet. I asked the lady (who was very friendly and also working solo) what their hours were, and she said she wasn't sure yet, so the best way to keep in touch with them is to email them (whereistats@gmail.com). read more

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Best shaved ice ever! It's so fine and the syrups are delicious with a great variety to choose from! I first had rainbow and then strawberry and lychee. Staff were very nice too! Worth every penny! Also has additional add-ons like sweet condensed milk, ice cream and azuki beans. read more

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Tried them at Hawaiian Memorial Park after attending my Dad's services! Park in the lot across the chapel we were greeted by a nice staff member in the window of the truck! We ordered five cones, one size only or the smallest size they served. The total was $ 40.00 plus a tip I felt compelled to give. $ 8.00 each was steep , while the quality of the syrup & consistency was good , the paper cone was a failure leaking by the time you could enjoy the whole shave ice leisurely! It was a hot day in the beginning of June & while it was relieving, I would not go back to Tat's for shaveice with their pricing! Melted before I could take presentable pics! read more

Tat's is the best shave ice on the island. I have been taking my kids there since they were small. Recently my son was home for a visit. We happened to see Tat's yellow truck along side Kam Hwy, in Kaneohe. Needless to say, we did a U turn at the next light. My son & I were both delighted to find that bright yellow truck! The shave ice was awesome. The lady who made the shave ice was so kind & friendly!! We always keep an eye out for that Yellow Truck! Their shave ice is always a delightful treat! read more

pros - lovely, friendly service - homemade flavors - amazing ice quality - eye catching bright, yellow mobile food truck cons - very thin paper cup / cone that will definitely have syrup flowing down your hand in seconds - upselling to a 'reusable' plastic cup for $2 - no water / sink for washing your sticky hand(s) afterwards - expensive: $8 / per shaved ice & $1 / topping - limited toppings-no mochi - use of unnecessary food coloring in syrup read more

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We used Tats Shaved Ice for our daughter's graduation party. Everyone loved it! Ice was soft and syrups were awesome. read more

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Small is now $3.50 and $4.00 for the large. $0.50 price increase but still cheap & worth it. Not always consistent with days and times but such a pleasant surprise when you do catch them outside of bay view golf course! 3 flavor max and $0.25 extra for cream flavors. Flavors include: strawberry, banana, vanilla, coconut, pineapple, li Hing mui, grape, cherry, lemon lime, grape & lilikoi read more

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"Friendship Garden"... Doesn't that sound like a cool place? I was looking for this hiking spot in Kaneohe, Oahu, when I saw the bright yellow Shave Ice truck on the side of Kaneohe Bay Drive, right after passing Castle High School. Since I wasn't able to find Friendship Garden, I drowned my sorrows in Tats Shave Ice. Good move, since it was a "HOT" 83 degrees on a warm January day in Hawaii... The truck was parked on the grassy area in the shade in front of the Bay View Mini-putt & Zipline, next to the Bay View Golf Course. There is free parking alongside the truck, on the lawn. There was a short line, but it moved fairly quickly. Service was quick and friendly - they even humored me when I asked that they hold my shave ice lower where the sun could shine on it and I could get a better picture of it with the sign in the background - haha! I ordered a plain, small Rainbow flavored shave ice. The 3 primary colors of red (strawberry), yellow (banana), and blue (vanilla) are the best deal because the colors merge and form 3 additional colors: Orange, green, and purple - so pretty! Small size (which is quite large) is $3.50, and large size is $4.00. Cup holders are 50 cents - a good idea since the paper cone gets mushy after a while. Next time, I would bring a large bowl and pour my shave ice into the bowl! LOL! Other flavors available include regular ones like grape, rootbeer, cherry, lemon-lime, and orange; and tropical flavors such as lychee, li hing mui, pineapple, coconut, and lilikoi. The creamy flavors are 25 cents more (strawberry frost and orange frost). You may order up to 3 flavors maximum at one time. If you want additions, azuki bean is 25 cents; li hing powder is 50 cents; white cap (condensed milk) is 50 cents; and ice cream with specks of vanilla bean is 25 cents! Tats Shave Ice is available for parties, fundraisers, and special events. Just call them at (808)221-7525 or get on the mailing list: whereistats@gmail.com. Ask them where they will be next! My personal tips for better shave ice enjoyment: 1. Face the wind - unless you have a ponytail or crew cut! 2. Lean forward - so it doesn't drip on your lap or feet! 3. Consume in the sunshine - you'll get cold soon! 4. Alternate spoon and straw action! 5. Enjoy! read more

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The tats shaved ice truck is hard to miss and is iconic in Hawaii! We had the chance to have the tats shaved ice truck come to our church community event! The consistency of the ice was great, the amount of syrup was just right, and their flavors were delicious! I high recommend this shave ice to anyone who loves a well put together shaved ice from Hawaii! read more

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Tat's Shaved Ice participated in the Sept. Eat the Street event. My son quickly eye'd it out since he loves shaved ice, and it was something refreshing for him to eat on a humid sunny afternoon: Rainbow Shaved Ice - 3 stars - for $4, we got the rainbow shaved ice. Although the shaved ice they gave was pretty huge, compared to other shaved ice stores we've been to, there wasn't much of a selection for additions (only icecream, azuki beans or li hing mui flavoring), and a little pricier for basic shaved ice. Service - 4 stars - staff was friendly and courteous. read more

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I love TATS shave ice, located by bayview golf course, just down the street from our house, normally can be found their big yellow truck. They are found in the afternoons on the weekends. Must I say that their shave ice is better than matsumoto's, the ice is shaved softer, yum yum and my doggy gets his own plain bowl of shave ice too! Like all the shave ice vendors, they have multiple flavors to choose from, including azuki beans, ice cream, snow cap and the cup. And their shave ice is really big and so worth it! And the price ain't that bad either! Summer is coming around so I can see a line for a shave ice! read more

Nice owner...I think the owner is Kelvin. Anywho hes friendly and tries to make accommodations for you. Everyone loved him at my party especially because it was free...well for my guest...not me lol Thank you Tats for coming to my party. It was actually perfect timing. read more

Used to go to Tats as a kid, It was the best shave ice around back then. Over the years its been hit or miss finding this elusive truck! (my white whale) But my eyes got really big when i saw it at Eat the Street!! Got a strawberry / mango with ice cream. Ahh... just like i remember! brought me back to my hanabata dayz when they were outside the Bay View driving range. Aunty used to take me there, i used to have to look way up, the guy had to stick his head out and lean over to give me the shave ice. This place is among the top shave ice places, Im just not a fan of Waiola cause is so small. Tats is much bigger, it was the first place i can remember to offer strawberry cream. Thanks for the memories! read more

Tats was the bomb!! I had an issue with another slush vendor and even though it was 2 days before our event, Kelvin totally worked it out for us! EVERYONE raved about the awesome shave ice and loved it! Thank you Tats! Forever grateful read more

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Good shaved iced. No crazy, exotic flavors like creme brûlée or durian. Just the basics. Good thing my girls like the basic flavors - strawberry and banana. Always the same, everywhere we go. Makes it easy to order, no wasting time trying to decide between a hundred different options. On this particular occasion, their shaved ice truck was hired for a 1st birthday luau (yes, the same luau I've referenced in my last three reviews). I've also seen them at a couple other events. I don't know how much their services cost, but I can't imagine it's cheap. Still, it's a nice addition to have at a party, particularly at a kids party. Anyway, no complaints here. Good flavors. Good size. Friendly. Fast. And it was FREE. read more

It's all about the basics and nostalgia with Tat's. It all begins with the colorful, rainbow-hued van. Before the food truck industry became popular, the Tat's mobile was around for years serving up shaved ice. You won't find crazy concoctions at Tat's - azuki beans, li hing, and frost is as exotic as it comes. The syrups are traditional with some contemporary additions. The syrup isn't too sweet or tart and has the right amount of flavor. When your cone is just about melted down, you're in for a treat sucking up the dregs through that mini straw. Price and size are Tat's forte. You get a heaping mound for $3-4 (depends if a special event). A wide brimmed holder is available for the kids. The syrup distribution is just right where you won't find unflavored patches of ice. Since Tat's is mobile, he can cater events and come by the workplace for a fund raiser. Nothing beats a mundane day in the office like Tat's rolling up outside. Their two-man show can crank out a finished cone roughly every 30 seconds, so lines and waits are short. Normally located on the Windward side, Tat's is one of the best, factoring in taste, cost, and preparation. Just look for that rainbow van. read more

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What an awesome shave ice truck. We had Tat's at our wedding for 80 guests to have before the ceremony and it was a huge hit. They were fast and delicious and the vibrant colors of the truck add to the energy of the day! read more

Love this stuff! The ice is every bit as fine as Waiola with great flavors and homemade ice cream. The Lychee is especially good and the Lilikoi is tart and refreshing. I stop every time I see the van. read more

Food: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Organization: 5/5 Layout: N/A Atmosphere: N/A So happy to finally have had Tats again today! It's been a while since I last experienced their shave ice but it was a very nice treat after a long run. As far as shave ice goes, they are one of the best on the island. The ice is not as finely shaved as Waiola's but it is very close to it. And they do have about 14 or so flavors. Each shave ice comes in a holder and costs $4.00 with ice cream (vanilla with bean specks), azuki beans, and a few others being 25 cents. I think it was 50 cents to get condensed milk on top and the creamy flavors (strawberry and orange cream) are an extra 25 cents. Service was quick and they didn't take too long in taking orders and delivering the goods. Especially since the sun was out, it really made the walk back up the hill a nice walk since I pretty much ran back to get some cash after my run. Haha. So happy that there was a baseball game going on which usually brings them out. Also, the guy in charge was teaching the younger one which parts of the ice were harder and how to really create that fine texture which, to me, makes shave ice taste Ono! They are also offering a frequency card that after 12 shave ice purchases you will get one free small, plain shave ice. To call or for further information, you can reach them at (808)221-7525 or (808)239-2823. So even though it is on the pricey side I will rate them as a 5 for being one of the best mobile shave ice businesses! read more

Mahalo Tats for coming out today for our celebration of life for our friend Aaron. Our ohana enjoyed the best shave ice! It was the perfect touch for our special tribute! read more

After weeks of trying to seek out Tat's after our weekly Tuesday basketball games, we finally succeeded in finding the bright Yellow truck parked by bay view golf course. For me, it was my first Tats experience, I was exhausted and ready for some good Shave Ice. While waiting in line I was scanning the menu and I looked over and saw some kids eating a giant mound of shave ice in one of those anti-spill cones. I asked my buddy "So is that the large?" He responded, "Nah that's the small" W. T. F. Seriously, so I opted for the small because well that was more than enough Shave Ice for me. I went with 3 flavors - Banana, Orange Frost, and Lemon Lime. The frost flavors are 50 cents extra, I think it's $3 for a small and $3.50 for a large somewhere around there, with the usual $.25 - $.50 cent add ons for toppings. Now the Shave Ice itself was great super soft just the way I like it. Syrup was good, at first I didn't think he put enough when I was watching him make my cone, but I was wrong there was the perfect amount -- SO Good! I'm not a fan of Matsumoto's and I prefer Waiola myself but damn Tats sure makes a good competitor, so if you see the bright yellow truck, downshift and drift into a parking stall it'll be well worth the manuever. Be Prepared for lines, we were lucky and barely had to wait but shortly after there was a line of about 10-15 people who had to wait for quite some time. read more

I don't know if the reason why i thought the shave ice was just ok because it really was or because my friends hyped it up so much. My hubby and I went mini golfing at bay view and what do we see....Tat's Shave Ice. I told my hubby that people I know rave about this place...so we decided to try. The verdict: Soft shaved ice and good flavors, but overall the taste not as good as Waiola's or Matsumotos. Also just an FYI, I saw them at the Garlic Eat the Street and they upt their prices during this event. I believe at the event it was $4 and at the bay view mini golf it was $3. what's up with that.... read more

We had Tats at our daughter's first birthday party and it was a hit! Everyone was super surprised that we had our own shave ice truck for the party and it was even more popular than the cupcakes and bounce house we ordered. The shave ice was real shave ice- not like some places with huge pieces of ice. This was soft, melt in your mouth kine. The lychee flavor was bomb! Money well spent! read more

It's the best Shave Ice anywhere. The shaved ice is so fine and his flavors are delicious. The ads, ie: ice cream, beans, condense milk upgrades what already is superb flavors. read more

I am a member of the Tats Shaved Ice Fan Club. You usually can find me where ever the van is and look for the short hapa looking chick with blue lips and teeth. Wait...that could be everyone. read more

This was the place to go. Their shave ice was the BEST!! Super soft ice and great flavors and the price and size was worth it. But recently, we caught the truck at a baseball game and went to get their shave ice. To our disappointment, they raised their price to $4.00 and the size was a lot smaller. It just wasn't the same. The last time we ordered from them it was $3 something and was super big. We were so disappointed. Maybe I'll give them another chance. Maybe it was a bad day. But for now, back to Shimazu until we can find Tats again. read more

Boy, it was another hot day in beautiful Hawai'i! Tat's shaved ice is normally located at the Kokokahi YMCA on Kaneohe Bay Drive but occasionally ventures out to different areas on the windward side. I just happened to be driving on Keolu Drive in Kailua and spotted the yellow Tat's Shaved Ice Truck. We stopped by and got 2 rainbow shaved ice with the cup (to make sure I didn't spill any ice/syrup on my lap). The shaved ice was on the pricey side at $4.00 each but you could get up to 3 flavors. The ice was very, very fine! Yes, indeed. The syrup was good too. There was a list of approximately 10 flavors of which I cannot remember. Must have been the heat. I do remember it costs an extra 25 cents for cream flavors (just 2 I think) and you can also add vanilla ice cream, azuki (jpnse beans) and other toppings also for 25 cents. The shaved ice certainly hit the spot. If I see the Tat's truck again I will certainly stop by and get another shaved ice. read more

What kind of business doesn't take money for their product. Bum by PAU. No can. I waited in line and then just shutdown. Not like the ice ran out. Was looking forward to ice shave next time just trust in baldwins shimazu or matsumotos. If can can!!! read more

Bomb that's all I have to say!! The only thing is that they are not set in one location so you have to follow them at whereistats@gmail.com to see their next location! read more

We hired Tat's to come to our son's first birthday luau at the beach. It was a total hit with both adults and kids. The yellow truck pulled up just as we were finishing lunch, and everyone got so excited! We opted to have the whole menu served (azuki beans, condensed milk, ice cream, the works). The shave ice was light and the flavors delicious (try the strawberry frost with condensed milk - yum!). The truck had a steady line of people wanting shave ice and many of our guests had two, even three shave ice cones. Hands down a party favorite! read more

For a truck this is good but compared to Waiola's or Matsumoto's? It wasn't that good. Waiola is still my #1 shave ice spot. Tat's had really nice workers but the actual ice itself was hard and I threw away most of it. Even with the condensed milk topping it wasn't that good. I wasn't to fond of the syrups either. read more

We hired tats for our daughter's graduation party. It was a definite hit! I mean, how many parties have a shaved ice truck pull up and you can order whatever you want? The ice was snowy smooth and the flavors and toppings totally tasty. It was a sunny, hot day, and the shaved ice hit the spot. Several parents are already considering tats for their parties next year. Told them to book early because tats does a lot of fundraisers and parties. No surprise that they're in demand. Thank you kelvin and your assistants for the great service and yummy shaved ice. I will highly recommend you! Get on their e-mail list to find out where they are. read more

These guys are awesome. Very friendly and full of Aloha. Ono Shaveice with fast service!!! Highly recommended!!

Spotted this plain looking yellow truck at a Hula Festival at Keehi Lagoon. It was blazing hot so I ordered the rainbow shaved ice for $4.00 and it was amazing! The shaved ice was sooo soft and the different flavors was so delicious it just melts in your mouth! Definitely will hunt this truck down when I'm on the Windward side! read more

Had the pleasure of trying Tats at a wedding in Kaneohe. I had a rainbow which was light, airy and perfectly sweet. We tried to find them at the golf course another day but had no luck. I would suggest to call ahead to find their location. They are not active on Twitter as stated in another review. My friends said she is on their email list though. read more

Just ate Tats at Eat the Street in Mililani. The 1/2 teaspoon of ice cream in my shave ice was a ripoff. If its sold out, it's sold out, dont cheat the customer. This is the first time Tats did me wrong, how disappointing. read more

Love it. Actually I like Shimazu better, but considering parking to be easier and a lot more space to enjoy the shave ice, I'd definitely would come back more often for Tat's. read more

The best shave ice ever. Been eating it since high school days. I normally have half coconut half lychee with double snow cap.

Tat's has the best, finest shaved ice anywhere. Its a small kid time kine that hasn't gotten all fancy and snotty with all kinds of crazy concoctions. They're big and those great wide-brimmed, plastic cups have saved many of those big rainbow treats. The line can get long but its worth the wait! Those guys work hard and its a good value when it hits the spot on our hot Hawaiian days :-) You can find them by checking in at WhereIsTat's online if they're not parked at Bayview on Kaneohe Bay Drive. read more