I like that this spot is close to the beach if people need to cool off, and they had their own little parking lot if people were just driving in for ice and leaving. We grabbed a large shaved ice with guava, pineapple, and mango syrup. The ice was huge! We shared it amongst 6 of us, so we did finish it. They gave a generous amount of syrup, so I wasn't left with a pile of ice at the end. I also liked that the syrups were very strong in flavor and didn't taste diluted. Definitely a great spot with good prices!
Jay S.
The shave ice was big for a small. The flavors were good had French vanilla, watermelon and Fuji apple and I had some ice cream inside. The lady at the counter was nice and patient with me since I took a while to choose my flavors. The only thing bad is parking.
Mona Laikona
We all enjoyed shave ice with ice cream and a waffle dog.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small Shave Ice
Melissa Borja
It is hard to find BUT it is worth it. The portion is HUGE and the flavors are really good. They don’t skip on the syrup and give you a lot. Every bite you can taste the flavor. Unlike others, the syrup is only on the outside. Get it with condensed milk.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Avraham Becker
Amazing flavors and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Janelle O.
I gotta give 5 stars because I keep going back! Especially after some exercise around Kapiolani Park, there's nothing better than cooling off with some shave ice in a nicely air-conditioned room lol. Shimazu Shave Ice is reliable. Once you go the first time, you know what to expect every time, which is a lot of tasty shave ice and good service. And they don't skimp on the syrup! My favorite flavors are li hing mui and lilikoi, but there are so many to choose from. You can also add toppings on the bottom under your shave ice like ice cream and mochi, and on the top like condensed milk. There are some tables inside and a small parking lot just outside.
Emily Kramer
Absolutely amazing and wonderful service!
Paul O.
Hadn't been here for decades (I think the last time I've been here they still let you in the store, but my memory is really hazy). One thing I did remember was that I always thought that the syrups here were really good. I have no idea if they make them themselves or if they are simply the same syrups that everyone has, but they definitely taste better to me. The portions are good and there are a lot of flavors and additions to choose from. Still my favorite shave ice place to come to when I'm in Honolulu.
JoJo C.
We had lunch at Rainbow Drive-In and found this place right around the corner. It took us probably 2 minutes to walk over, super close by. You can choose up to 3 flavors for any size, and there are a ton of flavors and toppings to choose from. It took us a good minute to decide. The servings are huge, perfect for sharing! The three of us shared a small size, and it was more than enough. We ordered passion fruit, strawberry colada, and pineapple shave ice with coconut cream. So refreshing and delicious!
Love this place. The shave ice portions are huge. We all bought kids sized shave ice as the small was as big as my daughter's head, and she's still in elementary school. The service was great. The guy behind the counter was super helpful and patient as my daughter didn't pick her flavors till after her shave ice bowl was complete.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kid Size, Mango
Romualdo Saldana
I got the small for my wife and I, definitely is not small. It was big enough for 4 people definitely. Flavor was really good. We got banana with watermelon ice cream and condensed milk. Definitely going to have this again before returning home.
Gina O.
Kid size is good for two people! I ordered the Lychee, Lilikoi passion and Orange crème with condensed milk and it was so smooth and tasty! They have sooo many choices to choose from! I liked the variety and the service was quick. Only downside was that they didn't really put much condensed milk. Upside: Parking was free and seating was available inside. Ambiance is casual and chill
Kaulana H.
Hands down best shave ice spot on island. A small is basically a large everywhere else. When the kids say that they want shave ice, it is the only place I want to take them to. There are unique flavors and toppings that you won't find at most places. Others may come close to their quality and quantities but they never surpass Shimazu's.
Lorraine L.
one of the best shaved ice I've had here on Wakiki . My husband and I did not share we each got a small..no sharing . So many flavors it was almost to hard to choose so I went with the suggested local favorites with Azuki beans and condensed cream top..delicious! line was a little long but worth it. The owner was on his on at that time..
I like that this spot is close to the beach if people need to cool off, and they had their own little parking lot if people were just driving in for ice and leaving. We grabbed a large shaved ice with guava, pineapple, and mango syrup. The ice was huge! We shared it amongst 6 of us, so we did finish it. They gave a generous amount of syrup, so I wasn't left with a pile of ice at the end. I also liked that the syrups were very strong in flavor and didn't taste diluted. Definitely a great spot with good prices!
The shave ice was big for a small. The flavors were good had French vanilla, watermelon and Fuji apple and I had some ice cream inside. The lady at the counter was nice and patient with me since I took a while to choose my flavors. The only thing bad is parking.
We all enjoyed shave ice with ice cream and a waffle dog.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Small Shave Ice
It is hard to find BUT it is worth it. The portion is HUGE and the flavors are really good. They don’t skip on the syrup and give you a lot. Every bite you can taste the flavor. Unlike others, the syrup is only on the outside. Get it with condensed milk.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing flavors and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I gotta give 5 stars because I keep going back! Especially after some exercise around Kapiolani Park, there's nothing better than cooling off with some shave ice in a nicely air-conditioned room lol. Shimazu Shave Ice is reliable. Once you go the first time, you know what to expect every time, which is a lot of tasty shave ice and good service. And they don't skimp on the syrup! My favorite flavors are li hing mui and lilikoi, but there are so many to choose from. You can also add toppings on the bottom under your shave ice like ice cream and mochi, and on the top like condensed milk. There are some tables inside and a small parking lot just outside.
Absolutely amazing and wonderful service!
Hadn't been here for decades (I think the last time I've been here they still let you in the store, but my memory is really hazy). One thing I did remember was that I always thought that the syrups here were really good. I have no idea if they make them themselves or if they are simply the same syrups that everyone has, but they definitely taste better to me. The portions are good and there are a lot of flavors and additions to choose from. Still my favorite shave ice place to come to when I'm in Honolulu.
We had lunch at Rainbow Drive-In and found this place right around the corner. It took us probably 2 minutes to walk over, super close by. You can choose up to 3 flavors for any size, and there are a ton of flavors and toppings to choose from. It took us a good minute to decide. The servings are huge, perfect for sharing! The three of us shared a small size, and it was more than enough. We ordered passion fruit, strawberry colada, and pineapple shave ice with coconut cream. So refreshing and delicious!
Glad we came! The flavors and service were great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shaved Ice
Restaurantji Recommends
Love this place. The shave ice portions are huge. We all bought kids sized shave ice as the small was as big as my daughter's head, and she's still in elementary school. The service was great. The guy behind the counter was super helpful and patient as my daughter didn't pick her flavors till after her shave ice bowl was complete.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kid Size, Mango
I got the small for my wife and I, definitely is not small. It was big enough for 4 people definitely. Flavor was really good. We got banana with watermelon ice cream and condensed milk. Definitely going to have this again before returning home.
Kid size is good for two people! I ordered the Lychee, Lilikoi passion and Orange crème with condensed milk and it was so smooth and tasty! They have sooo many choices to choose from! I liked the variety and the service was quick. Only downside was that they didn't really put much condensed milk. Upside: Parking was free and seating was available inside. Ambiance is casual and chill
Hands down best shave ice spot on island. A small is basically a large everywhere else. When the kids say that they want shave ice, it is the only place I want to take them to. There are unique flavors and toppings that you won't find at most places. Others may come close to their quality and quantities but they never surpass Shimazu's.
one of the best shaved ice I've had here on Wakiki . My husband and I did not share we each got a small..no sharing . So many flavors it was almost to hard to choose so I went with the suggested local favorites with Azuki beans and condensed cream top..delicious! line was a little long but worth it. The owner was on his on at that time..