Shaved Ice Restaurants near Waimanalo, HI

“After spending the morning at Kaiona Beach Park with my cat, Laki, we stopped by Keneke’s for lunch and had such a wonderful experience. The outdoor seating area felt very pet-friendly, and everyone was incredibly warm and welcoming 🐾

I ordered the Coconut Shrimp lunch special, and it was honestly some of the best coconut shrimp I’ve had on Oʻahu. The shrimp were incredibly crispy, packed with real coconut flavor, and clearly made fresh to order. It took a little longer to prepare, but it was absolutely worth the wait.

The lunch special came with rice, macaroni salad, and a drink for only $13.60, which feels almost unbelievable compared to Waikiki prices these days. The portions were huge!! I ended up taking leftovers home and still had food left in my fridge later that day.

The cashier was especially friendly and welcoming. You can tell this is a place loved by locals, but it also feels comfortable and inviting for first-time visitors.

When we arrived, we were lucky and there was no line. By the time we finished ordering, a crowd had formed behind us, which says a lot about how popular this place is. If you’re visiting around lunchtime, be prepared for a wait, but the food is definitely worth it 🥰😸

We’ll absolutely be back. Mahalo! 🌺

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“The Halo Halo at Dave’s Ice Cream Aiea is the Best I’ve tasted!!! 💯💯💯“

“Their portions are worth more than 5.00. Food and smoothies are delicious. Their dole pineapple whip is better than Dole Plantation. The staff at Ward/Kewalo basin are friendly and professional.“

“Awesome, unique, cute store that doesn’t have the same tourist crap as every other store. Prices are ‘Hawaii’ compared to the states, but it’s nice stuff. The staff we talked with were friendly and made us feel welcome! They even recommended a new place for lunch. For us, we found a new stop on our North Shore trips each vacation!“

“The ultimate clean smoothie and crack seed place on a budget.I think I've easily found my #2 smoothie spot outside Lanikai juice and easily beats it for the value. While finding it off beretania is rough and parking even rougher (tight side alley action) the food and drinks are worth the wait. It's a legit hole in the wall run by a couple of aunties who are making clean and whole fruit smoothies in bulk it's insane. For a 32oz smoothie with any combo of fruit it's 10 bucks. Taste is super clean and you can actually taste the fruit chunks as you lap up this sleeper in your car. They also have a wide variety of crackseed stuff and gummies which I'd be down to try as the prices are quite reasonable. Easily a return spot !“

“Best shaved ice in Honolulu! Delicious ice cream and syrup flavors! They also have all natural options. We’ll be back tomorrow 🤤“

“Best shave ice IMO! We came across the booth on our way back to our room and wanted a late night treat. It was so good that we came back the next night. The lady who was serving was very friendly, she even remembered us from the night before!“

“Great little dessert and matcha ice cream spot in the heart of Waikiki.

Tucked in the back corner of the area. They offer high quality matcha and other sweets. Get your Japanese cravings satisfied. Their service is fast and usually zero to little wait.“

“As always the best thing to cool you off on a hot summer’s day is Shave Ice from Shimazu’s“

“So delicious! Rich in ube flavor and I love the variety of toppings as well! I especially love how customizable they are! The cheesecake is so fresh and filling! I also enjoyed the cute photo area with the cute surprise toys they sell on the side! Definitely coming back for more of the other flavors!“

“It tasted different from FLORIDA.but other wise it okay“

“My boyfriend (Drew) and I picked up dinner here last night and the BBQ beef sandwhich was amazing!!! We love how the spice of the sauce wasn't too spicy. The pickled daikon and carrots complimented the spice and the beef was cooked to perfection.

We were very surprised by the mung bean tapioca pudding. We were not expecting to like it. Overall, it was not too sweet and had a good flavor to compliment the BBQ Beef sandwhich.

Great spot for lunch or dinner! Fast & great service 🤙“

“Our first authentic shave ice and it blew away our expectations! Delicious, fresh, and the best sweet treat!“

“My family & I checked out this ice cream shop in the Chinatown district in Oahu, while visiting from California, and we are new fans! My two sons enjoyed a strawberry & chocolate ice cream, & I had me their delicious “black sesame” ice cream. The black sesame is a must try! All their ice cream are handmade & creamy with a lovely taste that will want you to go back for more.“

“Best shave ice we found on Oahu. We walked from the zoo end every night just for Lahaina shave ice. Made the mistake of trying a different place one night and quickly learned our lesson. Hands down the only place to go“

“Love the staff!! Mahalo for great customer service! I went back again. 😂“

“This place is great. People are wonderful you have to have the Aunt Anecia (nene) frito chilli pie. Can’t wait to go back. All the love and mahalo“

“It is the only store that my husband and I come back to buy again and again. you guys must try“

“This place is literally a dream and very worth the price. - must stop in Waikiki“

“The fruit toppings are fresh and delicious. Mango and honeydew are our favorites.“

“Shaved ice so "fine" with a wide variety of flavors and add-ons 👍🏻 very consistent and never fail to delight. Also reasonably price. Service with a smile and so accommodating. Parking at times a challenge so go in the muddle of the day.“

“Love the staff!! Mahalo for great customer service! I went back again. 😂“

“Marlenes reality Super Cuts and times market one stop shopping⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The fine, melt-in-your-mouth shave ice 'hit the spot' after a day at Hanauma Bay. I had my shave ice topped with condensed milk, but I think I'll have it with ice cream or azuki beans next time. Hey, if President Obama loves it, I'm all in! Mmmm“

“👍🏻 very good“

“Thank you for your attentive and friendly service! Everyone loved the halo halo. Highly recommend for your next party!“

“Drinks are perfect to enjoy at the nearby beach, and the beach here is just perfect. The service I received that day was absolutely top tier and she refused to take a tip. I insisted and reluctantly managed to get her to accept it. She absolutely earned it thank you so much.“

“They need to make the sign of the restaurant a little bigger because everyone needs to know about this store. The portions are HUGE for the prices and the food is so good. The owners are viet-chinese and that really shows in their flavors. I highly recommend asking them what their specials are and ordering that.

It's a mom and pop shop and I support those.“

“Best ice cream shop in town. Freshly made. Crave for more. Flavor favors.“

“It’s a pretty basic meal not the fanciest but a great bargain for Waikiki. I ordered though Uber eats and got the spicy shrimp with crispy chicken under a two for one deal. It was $20 for two plates, which is unheard of in Waikiki nowadays.“

“HIGHLY recommend! Above and beyond my expectations, as ALWAYS ❤️“

“Friendly service and great food.“