Best Shave Ice on O‘ahu
Li hing shavings, fresh fruit, cigar cookies or old-school: The 10 picks in this classic post have it all.
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Maui’s Ululani Shave Ice to Open First O‘ahu Location in Kapahulu
The new outlet opens Jan. 20 and the next is coming to Waimānalo.
The Best Things We Ate in Hawai‘i in 2022
The most memorable bites from a team that eats out A LOT.
Foodie Field Trip: Everything We Ate in One Day on Maui, Part 1
From newly opened destinations to bagels and matcha to classic pit stops, try to keep up with our eating agenda.
Hawai‘i’s First Meet Fresh Brings Taiwanese Desserts to Ala Moana
Find grass jelly and taro balls at this chain from Taiwan.
Worth the Splurge: Island Vintage’s $19 Honey Cream Pineapple Shave Ice in Waikīkī
You can find the very rare Meli Kalima pineapple gracing Island Vintage Shave Ice's bowls on Kalākaua—but you'll want to hurry.
Shave Ice, Poi & Other Hawai‘i Foods Are Now Dis-and-Bark Dog Toys
Who can resist a Hurricane Pupcorn dog plushie with popcorn and kakimochi plush toys inside?
Waikīkī's New Camado Ramen Tavern Serves Up Retro Chic by the Bowl
Solid sides and shave ice bolster an izakaya menu with reasonable ramen and vegan options.
Shades of Shave Ice: Kaimana Shave Ice Hale‘iwa
Fresh fruit syrups and cloudlike ice in the backyard of a family-owned North Shore spot.
4 Favorite Halo Halo on O‘ahu, One You Need to Get Now
When it's hot, holo holo for halo halo at Via Gelato, Shimazu Store, Magnolia Ice Cream & Treats and Max’s of Manila.
Shades of Shave Ice: Holo Holo for Halo Halo in Waipahu
From the O.G. Mahalo Halo to mais con yelo and beyond—Magnolia Ice Cream and Treats brings us home with soulful shave ice vibes.
Shades of Shave Ice: Kailua’s Neighborhood Shops With Shave Ice Counters
Lemon peel ice shave and spicy ginger syrup surprise us at two local hangouts.
Shades of Shave Ice: Get Your Bingsu Two Ways in Ke‘eaumoku
Freshly pulled espresso lends a twist to traditional Korean shave ice while seasonal fruit is the way to go at Ala Moana Center.
Shades of Shave Ice: Kapahulu is Home to Two Old-School Shave Ice Institutions
True-to-form flavors and the finest shave supersede bombucha mounds of ice.
Shades of Shave Ice: Local Fruit Shines at Waikīkī’s New Shave Ice Shop
Local Honey Cream pineapple, liliko‘i and mango pair up with Banán’s banana soft-serve on the boardwalk.
Taro, Pudding, Oatmeal, Lychee: Ranking Ice Garden’s Best-Selling Shave Ice Bowls
We asked you to name your favorites at the classic ‘Aiea shave ice shop—and then we ate four sugar rush-inducing bowls.
Hawai‘i’s Best Korean Shave Ice Is Hidden in a Supermarket
Just past the produce and the latest in Korean aunty fashion, Ke‘eaumoku’s En Hakkore Café serves up a loaded mountain of shave ice with an espresso shot.
Waiola's doing $1 mahalo shave ice this month
I have a confession: I had never been to Waiola Shave Ice before this month. I know, revoke my local card now, but as someone who lives on the leeward side of Oahu, I never found a reason to make the…
What Color You Like? Da Secret Meaning of Shave Ice
What does your favorite shave ice flavor reveal about you?
Ice picks: Ice Monster’s sensational coffee snow
Ice Monster opened its first U.S. location right here in Waikiki this past February. I remember it because I was there for the media event where I fell in love with this fluffy, icy creation. Prior to the shop's opening, I…
Ice picks: Tasting Ice Garden
Boba specialist and dumpling enthusiast Amanda Valiente is a multimedia student who is always hungry for the next new thing. She's also Frolic's awesome summer intern. You can probably catch her chilling in a boba cafe or wandering around at…
The great Big Island ice shave crawl
Most visitors come to the Big Island to see Kilauea volcano (now blessedly quiet after last year’s eruption) or the white sand beaches along the Kohala Coast. When my family comes to visit, it’s for the shave ice — or as…
Fat Kid Friday: Jumbo-sized Korean-style Shave Ice
Layered, loaded, over the top — and then you pour fresh espresso over everything
Attention, adults: Maui has boozy shave ice
Happy hour. Shave ice. Maui. Don’t these five words just make you smile? If so, you’ll be intrigued by the sweet new deal at Breakwall Shave Ice Co. in Lahaina. From 2 to 6 p.m. daily, Breakwall offers an “adult” shave ice…
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