I used to live in Waikele and thought the little shave ice cart outside Lowe's was the best thus saving me a trip to the North Shore. Only now I've been driving around McCully-Moiliili area and found Waiola street and this hole in the wall shave ice mom/pop store. Simply the best. Melts in your mouth!
The Chinese ladies I've seen have this old fashioned shave ice machine but their blade must be super fine or their ice special... we get the large cup, but I think will downsize to small... though some kids get the suppa bowl to hold all da mochi balls... the styrofoam bowl is a take-out saimin bowl! So beware! You will have da best brain freeze you can get �
It's tradition! By far the best shave ice on the island. Any place that makes their own syrups and continues to use their original shaver is a must. Onolicious❤️
Best shaved ice on the island! A local gem and a must stop whenever we are close by. Great prices and a nostalgic moment every single time. I recommend getting ice cream at the bottom to enhance the flavors on top. Waiola rainbow or another rainbow is a great beginner flavor for all the best but ice cream is a must!
Always a nice place to visit for a cold treat. Service is always fast and the ice is really shaved. There is an assortment of flavors and the sizes are good for their prices. Would say has quality that is better than Matsumoto from the north shore. Just a personal opinion.
This is one of our favorite shaved ice place! The place is decorated very cute and the selection is abundant. The shaved ice itself was pillow-y and has a really good texture. With the mochi and ice cream, it was a good combination. However, I wish the flavors were a bit more strong as when the ice started to melt and become a slush, the flavors became diluted and not good.
Probably tops the list of shave ice on Oahu for us. We enjoyed several flavors, mostly the tropical syrups, which was made quickly despite the line out front. This store is iconic and has several signature flavors to prove it. Although I have a favorite elsewhere, the flavors here weren’t overly sweet and ice quality was very fine, not icy like other stops. I’d recommend anyone in Oahu to give it a shot.
Parking around the neighborhood was easy enough.
The BEST place for Shaved Iceeee! It was a little corner shop where you lined up and ordered from a side window. There were 2 small benches outside for you to sit. Service was fast and don’t let the line scare you.
Even for one person, I would recommend you to get the bowl instead of the small cups as the syrup won’t be able to cover the bottom of the cups! Their shaved ice was superrrr smooth and the syrup tasted so good. No artificial or chemical taste at all! Topped it off with +$1 condensed milk was totally worth it and cannot the missed!
Softer than snow shaved ice- definitely a must visit every time I’m in Hawaii for shaved ice.
Super cute shop with solid shave ice and a huge selection of flavors and toppings. Wanted to love it, but the taste gives off more of artificial flavoring.
So... I was able to visit my BFF that I haven't seen in over 10 years💜 We BOTH have grown up in Mo'ili'ili with that being said, Waiola Shave Ice was a part of our lives when we were little and have fond memories with our Dads 💜
Personally... I prefer their shave ice over others because of the 'melt in your mouth' kind of ice. And...those flavors 😍 I ordered a large with Mango, Blue Hawaii and Creamsicle with a Condensed milk drizzle 😋🤙🏾 Personally... I could have eaten TWO more😁
All of you should check it out🤙🏾
Looking for Shave Ice in Honolulu? Dis is da place! Definitely best in da area with old time nostalgic vibes. No need go all da way to Haleiwa wen get shave ice right heah. Always busy. Support local!
Waiola Shave Ice had everything we were looking for in a shave ice spot:
Finely shaved ice!
Syrups that taste like they should!
Topping choices!
Great prices!
This neighborhood location even has a small parking lot and benches outside to enjoy your cool treat! Skip the hype at some other spots and go here! I will be back next time I'm in Honolulu!
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