HAWAII's Best Shave Ice Desserts? Top 3 Local Favorites & The Ultimate List | Oahu's Giant Shave Ice

Who has the best Shave Ice on Oahu? If you haven't tried shave ice, you haven't been to Hawaii. In this video, I'll review some of the most popular shave ice desserts among locals, and tell you what I think is the best.
This is the ultimate must-try shave ice dessert bucket list. From Matsumoto Shave Ice, which is by far the most well-known shave ice place in Hawaii to Waiola Shave Ice, and Shimazu Store.
In this video, you’ll find endless flavors, toppings, colors, shapes, and sizes. If you’re a dessert person, you’ll love Hawaiian shave ice - and there is even a giant size shave ice!
But first, a quick history about Shave Ice in Hawaii...
In the mid-1800s, Immigrants from Japan came here to work in the plantation fields. To cool down, they would use their tools to shave off large blocks of ice, then coat it with fruit juice. This the Japanese treat called "Kakigori" which translates to "Shaved Ice". But we call it "Shave Ice" here in Hawaii. The Matsumoto family carried this Japanese tradition and started a Shave Ice Shop exactly 70 years ago, and today, it is by far the most well-known Shave Ice place in Hawaii. Matsumoto Shave Ice, which is the first place I'm reviewing.
So let’s get it started!
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1. Matsumoto Shave Ice:
Address: 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA (+1 808-637-4827)
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 10.00 am - 18.00 pm
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2. Waiola Shave Ice
Address: 2135 Waiola St, Honolulu, HI 96826, USA (+1 808-949-2269)
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 10 am - 17.30 pm
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3. Shimazu Store (Near the Rainbow Drive-in):
Address: 3111 Castle St, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA (Joined Hawaii’s Favorite Kitchens)
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 10 am - 19 pm
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4. Shimazu Store (The Original Store):
Address: 330 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Opening hours: Open 6 days a week from 11 am - 18 pm
Note: Closed on Mondays
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5. Kokonuts Shave Ice & Snacks
Address: 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825, USA
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 10.30 am - 19 pm
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6. Uncle Clay's House of Pure Aloha
Address: 820 W Hind Dr #116, Honolulu, HI 96821, USA
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 11 am - 18.30 pm or 10.30 - 19.45* (please check)
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7. Island Vintage Shave Ice
Address: 2201 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 10 am - 21.45 pm
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8. Mountain Magic Shave Ice
Address: 94-817 Lumiaina St, Waipahu, HI 96797, USA (Waikele Center)
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 11.30 am - 18 pm
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9. Jejubing Dessert Cafe
Address: 1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 1201, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA (Ala Moana Center)
Opening hours: Open 7 days a week from 11 am - 19 pm or 11 - 20* (please check)
Enjoy and Aloha!! 😎

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  • @matthewmey5370
    @matthewmey537011 ай бұрын

    I love you energy and vibes. I also really like how you put the prices and breakdowns on the screen!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    11 ай бұрын

    Aloha Matthew!! Mahalo for your kind words!! And we try to be as informative and fun as possible. Please enjoy the Shave Ice🤙😋

  • @annchee1329
    @annchee13292 жыл бұрын

    Shaved ices are my favs…..thanks for your showcase, esp Hawaii’s shaved ices, can’t beat that, 🤤 and such exotic flavors too

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ohhh Hawaii has the Best Shave Ice (just my opinion) Def can't beat the flavors:) Aloha Ann! 🤙💯

  • @Rastlore
    @Rastlore2 жыл бұрын

    Just got back from Hawaii and I tried Waiola, Island Vintage and Matsumoto. I'd have to say that Waiola was my favorite, it was just so smooth and tasty. Matsumoto I feel was more like an Icee, the ice was harder and not as silky smooth as Waiola or even Island Vintage. Thanks for the info in this video and your others, we found some places to visit and excellent food to eat on our Oahu trip.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha John's! Glad you got to enjoy the Shave Ice here and we think alike. Waiolas is the best. And known for their smooth texture . I like then because if the variety! And Island Vintage is good. But they are a little more pricey and make me fill out on their screen now when I went. Glad this video helped and you had a great time here. 👍🤙🌈

  • @canobeansyummers1667

    @canobeansyummers1667

    Жыл бұрын

    i feel the same way. My mom grew up on oahu in the 80's so we have family and friends on oahu and come every other year (sometimes more like when my grandparents passed). I think i've been to waiola every single time i've gone. Don't get me wrong I think matsumotos is tasty but it's across the island (from where most tourists stay) and whenever i've been it's always super busy. Waiola will always have a place in my heart as i've literally been going since before I can remember.

  • @bw5277

    @bw5277

    3 ай бұрын

    Matsumoto has cool shirts tho. I think originals were designed by college students. Contest at community college. I think

  • @scottallred1863
    @scottallred18632 жыл бұрын

    You have never steered me wrong, but UNCLE CLAY'S House of Pure Aloha is by far the best. The only place on Oahu with all fresh real fruit flavors. We tried every place you recommended, but went back to Clay's 3 times !!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Scott, Mahalo for watching the video. And I totally understand why you would love Uncle Clays the most. It's pure and fresh fruit. Some of us just like the sugar indulgence from other places. I'm going to Uncle Clays tommorrow. Mahalo🤙😋

  • @tracyanderson4600
    @tracyanderson46003 жыл бұрын

    We ❤️ Waiola. Can’t wait to try them all when we move out there this fall!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Waiola is def a favorite for a lot of us! Enjoy Hawaii when you move here! Aloha!:)

  • @Musicandcatsmeow
    @Musicandcatsmeow11 күн бұрын

    We love the Lahaina shave ice (Matcha with Adzuki beans & Ube mochi ones)

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    11 күн бұрын

    Gonna try the Lahaina Shave Ice next time. Aloha🤙👍

  • @alyssafink6254
    @alyssafink62542 жыл бұрын

    I am traveling to Oahu for the first time this summer and am loving watching your videos while I plan. I would to see more "best place to get __ in Oahu" videos. I would especially like best place to get poke and best place to get acai bowls.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Alyssa! Mahalo for watching this channel. And yes, when I get more requests, and this channel can generate more views, I can def do more in depth videos. Please share with fam and friends. Enjoy Oahu when your here 🤙💯

  • @hawaiianrays913
    @hawaiianrays9133 жыл бұрын

    Great videos. Love your humor and how your wife seems to keep you grounded. You seem to have such a genuine friendly style.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awwww Mahalo for your kind words. Made my day! My wife does keep me grounded! We appreciate you watching our videos. Aloha!:)

  • @hawaiianrays913

    @hawaiianrays913

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi I'm pretty sure I watched all your videos yesterday. Very interesting seeing life through your lens. I love those little fun comical snippets every now and then in your videos. Mahalo bruddah!

  • @island_girl7293
    @island_girl72933 жыл бұрын

    Perfect topic, especially with summer upon us. Always fun to see your videos and thank you comparing the various eateries offering shave ice. I personally enjoy any shave ice, regardless of where it comes from. IMO the ones at Aulani are probably the cutest, simply because of the aesthetic. 🍧

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awww thanks. I never thought about the fact that it's summer too so timing is good. I appreciate you watching our videos and yes, as long as the Shave Ice is good. For Aulani, I think their Shave Ice is good but it's obviously the most photogenic. Well to me it is and anyone who loves Disney!:) Aloha!:)

  • @BJS252
    @BJS2526 ай бұрын

    It was great talking to you and your wife. Thanks again for the tips

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    6 ай бұрын

    It was nice to meet you and your family BJ! Hope you had a great time here🤙

  • @uncleblack7322
    @uncleblack73222 жыл бұрын

    Yes, Waiola, Jerry, and his crew are the Best...Excellent Shave Ice...Mahalo for the great Journey

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Uncle Black. Mahalo for watching. Waiola is amazing Shave Ice😋

  • @lionmom6142
    @lionmom61423 жыл бұрын

    Shimazu: "Everyone is looking" - I would do too! WOOOOOW!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the X Large was the first time I've seen it in person. I was in shock! Funny to see others reactions!:) Mahalo for watching:)🤙

  • @schnauziegrammy1570
    @schnauziegrammy15702 жыл бұрын

    So glad I watches before our trip. Loved both waiola and matsumoto. Thx for the reviews and was so excited I saw you on our trip this week! Thx Sean.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Schnauzie! Glad you liked both Waiola and Matsumoto. And sorry if I'm wrong. But are you the guest that was staying at Aulani from Arkansas?

  • @schnauziegrammy1570

    @schnauziegrammy1570

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi yes that was us!

  • @nhudo6679
    @nhudo66793 жыл бұрын

    I want some, please!!!! That looks so awesome!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's all over Oahu! Def worth trying Shimazu also!:)

  • @maggytorres4573
    @maggytorres45732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all of your help. We will be in Oahu from oct 7- 10. We are super stoked to do t sandbar in Kaneohe

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Your vacation is coming up soon! Enjoy the Sandbar! Aloha🤙

  • @krystalvm2601
    @krystalvm2601 Жыл бұрын

    they look so delicious. cant wait to try them next month. thanks for the address and store hours info. so helpful. watching the rest of the videos.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Krystal!! The Shave Ice is really delicious here. Enjoy your time here next month and thanks for watching this channel. Mahalo🤙

  • @elijahjoe3820
    @elijahjoe38203 жыл бұрын

    Insane! You ate all these shave ices! That's cool man!!!! YUP! You mentioned ALL THE BEST PLACES - even the hidden non-touristic shave ice places too!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup Elijah, I actually eat Shave Ice weekly and rotate around the Island. Thanks for watching and supporting our videos. Gotta include the non touristic places too because I know the locals might be watching:) Aloha!:)

  • @jphhenderson2651
    @jphhenderson2651 Жыл бұрын

    You have great energy and love your content

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha JPH, Mahalo for your kind words! I appreciate it🤙👍🌈

  • @syltah2830
    @syltah2830 Жыл бұрын

    We went to Jejubing based on your video recommendation and AGREE is one of our favorite dessert places to try during our trip. We also tried Lahaina Shave Ice (which I think can be featured on an episode of underrated shave ice places) which gives generous portions (even for keikei size) and makes their own natural tea flavors. They also remind me of Ululani's in Maui. We would have also tried Ice Monster on Kuhio St but will have to save that for another trip. Samurai's Hawaiian Frost self serve machine was a fun find at the ABC store by the Imperial Hotel. We've tried Matsumoto's, Aoki's, Waiola's when they used to serve it in those plastic cones (that were then used to build sand castles) and enjoyed all of them as well! Mahalo for these videos (SingMaTei so Ono).

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Syl Tah!! Jejubing is my fvaorite place and I'll have to check out Lahaina Shave Ice and other Shave Ice places when I visit Maui!:)🤙😋 and Sing Ma Tei has some of the most delicious unique foods. Mahalo for watching 😋🤙👍

  • @lazygirl2481
    @lazygirl24813 жыл бұрын

    So many mix emotions! I'm craving, and laughing at the same time! Lol!!! 🤤😂🤭

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh , we can crave, laugh, and enjoy this Shave Ice together. Apparently, there's so much more places on the Island for us to check out:)

  • @louisco6345
    @louisco634511 ай бұрын

    The best !

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    11 ай бұрын

    I agree Louis 🤙👍😋

  • @christinaalameda6206
    @christinaalameda62062 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE his channel ALOHA GOD BLESS You 🤗👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mahalo 🤙!!

  • @jessicainman783
    @jessicainman7832 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I went to Waiola shave ice today it is definitely the best👌

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Jessica! I'm glad you and your husband enjoyed Waiola!:) We agree!:)

  • @trideez3768
    @trideez37682 жыл бұрын

    Your editing and commentary are funny af 🤣😆😂

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I try to be funny and my wife is an amazing editor. Mahalo🤙💯

  • @janeenchingcuangco8669
    @janeenchingcuangco86693 жыл бұрын

    Great video you guys!! I feel like I need to get on it and try more of a variety of shave ice around the island. We often do kula in Haleiwa because they have a nice grassy area for the kids to play in. They use all natural syrup so it’s a little more pricey. I tired jejubin in Ala Moana for the first time a few weeks ago…So ono!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Janeen! I keep hearing from others how good Kula Shave Ice is so I gotta check it out. And pricey is okay when it's quality. I think Shimazu near the Zoo is okay since they have a big parking area to hang out and eat there. And oh... Jejubing.. I was addicted!!! Nhi would be like "Jejubing again?" Lol. Glad you tried it there!

  • @SanjuroYojimbo
    @SanjuroYojimbo3 жыл бұрын

    For me, I like Uncle Clay’s House Of Pure Aloha. But I haven’t tried all the places mentioned. Here in the mainland, the best one is Brian’s Shave Ice in LA.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Uncle Clays is a favorite for quite a bit of ppl I know. Thanks for watching the video. When I go to L.A, l try Brian's Shave Ice. Aloha!:)

  • @javil1803
    @javil1803 Жыл бұрын

    I be trying this next week 😁 with my family

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome Javi! I'm sure you'll enjoy the Shave Ice👍😋

  • @christinaalameda6206
    @christinaalameda62062 жыл бұрын

    WOW get the kids READY Ono 🤗👍🏻

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shave Ice here is super "Ono"🤙😋

  • @christinaalameda6206
    @christinaalameda62062 жыл бұрын

    Gosh looks delicious Ono luscious 🤗👍🏻

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Def onoliciois! Mahalo! Which one is your favorite?

  • @Dan-ts4dj
    @Dan-ts4dj3 жыл бұрын

    You got good taste in Shave Ice! I was born and raised in Hawaii and grew up eating shave ice and no questions asked Waiola Shave Ice is the 🐐! Awesome video!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your input! I know quite a bit of the people that grew up eating Shave Ice here, agree with you! Appreciate you watching the video!🤙

  • @bw5277

    @bw5277

    3 ай бұрын

    Been to maybe 25 or more shave places on 4 major islands. And my opinion. Waiola is my favorite! I love guava!

  • @fiennelapadel5967
    @fiennelapadel59672 жыл бұрын

    Mountain shaved is my top 1 then comes waiola :)

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Fiennela! Mountain Shaved Ice is a great choice!:)

  • @ladyshakeandbake5853
    @ladyshakeandbake58532 жыл бұрын

    Now I gotta go all these shave ice places..but I cant eat a grip of food like you..You are the champion..Lol

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Lady Shake, yes please try all the Shave Ice places and let me know what you think. And I only eat like this for the camera. Lol Mahalo for watching 🤙💯👍

  • @preeyadame5071
    @preeyadame50712 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. My husband and I have a plan to go Hawaii in January. I would like to try some shave ice and the last place to go. We have been try some bing-su in the other country. Glad that they have that place in Hawaii too.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Preeya! I may be bias, but I don't think there's another island that has as much Shave Ice and quality as Oahu!:) And Jejubing is my favorite!:) Enjoy your time with your husband in Jan. Mahalo🤙💯😋

  • @preeyadame5071

    @preeyadame5071

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi Hello! Sorry I mean bing-su (Jejubing) I never try shave ice. My husband said about shave ice, nowhere will good taste as Hawaii and Thank you very much. I’m looking for poke place as well. Already subscribed your Channel😁. My husband would like to go surfing too. Try to find video to recommend about the place to stay. Mahalo!

  • @eyeballs306
    @eyeballs3062 жыл бұрын

    If you’re ever in the Bay Area check out Always Aloha shave ice. They do pop ups during the warmer months. VERY good and close to Ululanis. Soft ice, homemade flavors, the owners are from Oahu.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I will def check out the Always Aloha Shave Ice if I'm in the Bay area. I didn't even know that and have family that live there. I appreciate the info. Aloha!🤙💯

  • @christinaalameda6206
    @christinaalameda62062 жыл бұрын

    Good drum.roll good beat Ono shave ice🤗👍🏻

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Shave Ice is Def Ono!. Mahalo!:)

  • @russelllumaban354
    @russelllumaban3542 жыл бұрын

    I’m not much of a shave ice person…. But wow you making these look delicious!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Russell, Def gotta try the Shave Ice at these places. I'm sure you'll love it after!😋🤙💯

  • @emie7353
    @emie73532 жыл бұрын

    Omg I always tell people that waiola is the best, but I always thought I was biased since I used to walk there after school a lot when I was little. Good to know that other people think it’s the best too!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching the video Ernie! So that makes 2 of us that think Waiola is the best! I like hearing stories about how it relates to their childhood! Aloha!🤙💯

  • @christinaalameda6206
    @christinaalameda62062 жыл бұрын

    Got to Share with 2 or more hahaha,🤗👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think with the XL Size. I can share it with 4 ppl!:) lol

  • @raiderfrankdatank
    @raiderfrankdatank3 жыл бұрын

    I gotta try Waiola's one day

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Waiolas not leaving anytime soon:) Aloha!:)

  • @pauletteobrien5200
    @pauletteobrien52002 жыл бұрын

    Oh my god I can see my building right I the back of you. I live in Vegas now due to retirement and its too expensive to live in Hawaii on ssi.THANK YOU for sharing

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Pauletter. Wish you can visit Hawaii again. Mahalo for Hawaii to Vegas🤙👍

  • @pauletteobrien5200

    @pauletteobrien5200

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi I desperately want to as soon as this pendant blows over. And I'm definately will go the places you are putting on video especially the noodle place. Thank you both for sharing. You both have great videos and delicious ones too. ALOHA and MAHALO...

  • @mikemcbride62
    @mikemcbride62 Жыл бұрын

    My wife and I will be in Oahu next month / thanks for letting us know who has the best shave ice / we don’t want to waste any time when we get there / we want to know what is the best of everything / thanks for doing the work that we won’t have to do /we subscribe to your channel and Instagram

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Mike!!! Mahalo to you and your wife for supporting our channel. Yes, Waiola and Shimazu are both in Honolulu and you'll love the Shave Ice there. The Mountain Magic Shave Ice has been getting very popular too out at the Waikele Shopping Center. Their awesome as well!:) Enjoy the Shave Ice in Oahu next month!👍🤙😋

  • @th3ftx439
    @th3ftx4392 жыл бұрын

    Bro that’s so crazy I just came back from my trip and I got post vacation blues so I watched this video, and I discovered that I actually went to the same places as you!!! I got a place for you to try out though, it’s called island vintage shave ice. It’s located at the royal Hawaiian mall (near Sheraton Waikiki) and I gotta say, it ranks up there with Matsumoto and waiola, it might be even better! Give it a try!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh glad you tried all thr Shave Ice Places. And I did go to the Island Vintage Shave Ice. I mentioned it at the end of the video:) Thanks though:)

  • @Cruisingfoodies
    @Cruisingfoodies3 жыл бұрын

    I love the mochi and red bean but who am I kidding, I'll eat it plain too hahaha.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, I can totally wait it plain too. Shimazu XL size doesn't allow any mochi or red beans either.

  • @rubybox8504
    @rubybox8504 Жыл бұрын

    Like the ideas that you also provide the address the place you went 👍

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Ruby!! Yes, I try my best to add all the addresses. Thanks for pointing that out🤙

  • @takatomon
    @takatomon3 жыл бұрын

    I've been to Oahu twice and I've never been to Waiola Shave Ice...I need to change thissssss

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, please do check out Waiola and the other Shave Ice places too! Mahalo for watching!:)

  • @cwillys240z4
    @cwillys240z43 жыл бұрын

    Have only had Matsumoto. Next time in Oahu I've got to try & attack that monster from Shimazu.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Matsumoto has it all.. Except for that Shave Ice from Shimazu that is good for pics! Lol

  • @toddkakazu2985
    @toddkakazu2985 Жыл бұрын

    Being a towny, I gotta say Wailoa is the best. I’ve been going there from as far back as I remember.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Mahalo Todd for watching.. That's you and me both! 👍🤙 Waiola #1😋🌈

  • @Cragozy
    @Cragozy3 жыл бұрын

    Ice ice baby! You got me craving shave ice with condensed milk. You ever think of doing an episode on Kaneohe sand bar?

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ice Ice Baby is the only song I knew word for word as a child! Lol. Enjoy the Shave Ice. My next video will include the Kaneohe Sandbar as part of the video. Please stay tune:) Aloha!:)

  • @caliboy88jake34
    @caliboy88jake342 жыл бұрын

    Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki has a little shave ice stand in front of a fake turf area that hosts bands and music. The shave ice is very good there because the ingredient are more natural and not food colored. I think it is the best.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that's the Island Vintage Shave Ice. I put it at the end of the video as one of the honorable mentions. Mahalo for watching! Aloha🤙💯

  • @jailhousefreak
    @jailhousefreak Жыл бұрын

    We are on a mission to try as many shave ice places we can find this trip. We hit Waiola and it was pretty good. Still feel like Waialua Sugar Mill has been the best. But if you venture out to to Kailua you should definitely check out “Island Snow”, great price, very nice staff, and amazing shave ice.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha ELMS!! Yes there is so much Shave Ice places on the island!:) Waialua Sugar Mill is good. Island Snow is okay to me. They have smaller portions for high price to me. Maybe it's because it's near Kailua Beach or so. But yeah, I still have many places to check out. Mahalo🤙👍

  • @jailhousefreak

    @jailhousefreak

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi But you were spot on with your recommendation of KJ’s! We grubbed down on those fried chicken plates. We drove to Nãoneala'aa Kane'ohe Park and had a great afternoon picnic.

  • @tiffieching3668
    @tiffieching36683 жыл бұрын

    Aoki's is yummy too!!! Right across from Matsumoto's.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I still haven't went to Aokis yet. I'll Def go next time in North Shore.

  • @keriiluv
    @keriiluv2 жыл бұрын

    My personal favorite is Monsarrat Shave Ice next to Pioneer Saloon

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Kelly! I've heard good things about Monsarrat Shave Ice. I'll check it out. Mahalo👍💯🤙

  • @SunnyIlha
    @SunnyIlha Жыл бұрын

    Omg!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    🤙

  • @user-cv1cc7kv8e
    @user-cv1cc7kv8e2 жыл бұрын

    Matsumoto’ s!!!! Best shaved ice!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Def wouldn't argue with Matsumotos being the best🤙👍😋

  • @travelwiththetwins_kari
    @travelwiththetwins_kari3 жыл бұрын

    We heard about matsumoto. So we went there for shave ice. Got rainbow too.. ice cream and milk. they were sold out of the other thing you said...and we were the first in line. Lol And did aulani's shave ice Our north shore videos are coming out this weekend!! They need to have an eating competition with that large shave ice! And a bigger spoon. Lol. From travel with the twins kimiandkari

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't go wrong with Matsumoto and Aulani Shave Ice. Aulani Shave Ice is Def the most photogenic:) and cool, look forward to seeing your North Shore videos! 🤙 Eating competition with my X Large Shave Ice might be the next video. Lol

  • @travelwiththetwins_kari

    @travelwiththetwins_kari

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi when we come back we can do a collab video. Shave ice competition. Lol

  • @jontorres8443
    @jontorres84432 жыл бұрын

    Bradah Bradah kine lah’dat broke da mouth 💯🤙🏼

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    These Shave Ices do broke da mouth fo sure!🤙💯

  • @minc4970
    @minc4970 Жыл бұрын

    OK Sean. The only food that I do not like in Oahu is Shave Ice. I am used to K-Shave Ice (e.g., Jeju Bing - Jeju is the largest island in the southern part of Korea and Bing means "ice" in Korean) Next time when you are in Korea, try Bing. You will never try any other shave ice. Even Jejubing is not good compare to the ones in Korea. Could you do a piece on Zippy's? On the flight back to SF from HNL, I often see someone with Zippy's. What is your favorite Zippy's? Or have you done a video already?

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Min C!! Oh wow!! I wouldnlove to try some Korean Bingsu Shave Ice from Korea. I love Jejubing and I can only imagine getting it from the real source:):) and as fat as Zippys? I don't support them anymore. It was the thing with the locals 10 to 30 years ago. But their quality has gone down a lot and their prices sky rocketed at the same time. So I couldn't even pretend I liked them, even if they paid me. I'll do segments on the local mom and pop shops👍🤙😋

  • @minc4970

    @minc4970

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi funny you mentioned it. Last January I tried Zippy’s for the first time. Think it was Zip Pack or something. The Fried chicken was undercooked and raw. You know that is deadly. I complained and they refunded the money. But you are right. That is a sign of poor quality. Question. Heard that there is a Tonkatsu place that requires a four months adv reservation. Cant be that good right? Or have you done Tonkatsu already?

  • @g_no4707
    @g_no47072 жыл бұрын

    WHAT?! NO AOKI's?!?!?! I demand a recount!!!! lolol

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Eugene, honestly, I understand why Aoki's is never busy. So I'll leave it at that. Sorry. Lol

  • @g_no4707

    @g_no4707

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi seriously? Even tho it got moved and closes random times, I feel like the flavors and snow squeak by the current Motosumoto... OLD Motosumoto's before all the re-development, gotta admit was WAY better back then...

  • @anthonybagtas7741
    @anthonybagtas7741 Жыл бұрын

    Alooooooha Sean! I know you made this video over a year ago but holla at Ululani's I would love to see you try it out and your reactions. David, Ulu and Brad just opened one on Oahu with the franchise owner Jamie there on Kapahulu Ave! If you meet any of them let them know Anthony and Cynthia sent you! They would love your support. Keep up the amazing videos, love your vibes and aloha spirit! braddah Cheeeeeeeeeeho 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Anthony!! I've heard good things about Ululani's. I havent been to Maui but I heard the Shave Ice is famous there and I did hear they are bringing it to Oahu!:) Ill l tell them you sent me. Mahalo for your support and have a good week🤙👍😋🍧

  • @fakasi
    @fakasi2 жыл бұрын

    Tats shave ice in Kaneohe!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Heard great things about Tats! Mahalo Silver Spot!👍🤙💯

  • @waynestevenson6523
    @waynestevenson65234 ай бұрын

    Used to be the Volcom store in haleiwa but it’s closed

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    4 ай бұрын

    I remember that area Wayne. Wish it was still open😋

  • @dukeloo
    @dukeloo17 күн бұрын

    I go to Baldwin snack shop in waimalu

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    17 күн бұрын

    Awesome Duke! I like Baldwin too🤙👍😋

  • @colinproctor1381
    @colinproctor1381 Жыл бұрын

    island vintage shave ice the best

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Good Shave Ice there. A little pricey though 🤙👍🍧

  • @sparkyhasselhoff
    @sparkyhasselhoff3 жыл бұрын

    Tat’s strawberry frost all day!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    My sister told me Tats is the best! Def gotta try it out!:)

  • @sparkyhasselhoff

    @sparkyhasselhoff

    3 жыл бұрын

    She has excellent taste 😋

  • @janiskitsuwa-lowe673
    @janiskitsuwa-lowe6732 жыл бұрын

    Shimazu now

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoy Shimazus!🤙👍

  • @dukeloo
    @dukeloo2 жыл бұрын

    I like Balwin's in Waimalu

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still gotta go Balwins!:)🤙

  • @hanamurata9687
    @hanamurata9687 Жыл бұрын

    That's in Kaneohe

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Hana! I'm from Kaneohe🤙👍

  • @sebsgarcia77
    @sebsgarcia772 жыл бұрын

    Your right Sean Waiola has the softest shave ice.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Sebs! I just went to Waiola the other day! Softest and tastiest Shave Ice:)😋👍🤙🌈

  • @loki967
    @loki967 Жыл бұрын

    which shave ice has the fruit besides Jejubing? I want shave ice with some fresh fruit on top.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Loki, Island Vintage Shave Ice at Royal Hawaiian Center.🤙👍😋

  • @stargazer5073
    @stargazer50732 жыл бұрын

    I love shave ice that's like powder snow not hard ice crystals!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Star!! I know what your talking about. Those hard Ice crystals come usually from places that don't even focus on Shave Ice and is just on the menu.

  • @hitalianice1579
    @hitalianice1579 Жыл бұрын

    If you happen to be at Aloha Tower Marketplace, check us out at HItalian Ice for unique artisanal shave ices. Itʻs quite different.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Hitalian Ice!! Mahalo for the invite! The next time I'm around the area, I'll swing by. Happy New Years!🤙👍

  • @urs-
    @urs-3 жыл бұрын

    🌺🌺🌺🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🌺🌺🌺. 😋😋. OooOOOoooooOOOOOoo…. So ono looking!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Shave Ice here is definitely ono!!! Hope you get to try it soon! Aloha!:)

  • @humblemaniac2683
    @humblemaniac26832 жыл бұрын

    Didnt you use to jog around Kaneohe/Kahaluu?

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    I still do jog Kaneohe Humble Maniac🤙👍

  • @ReaperOnPlsDonate
    @ReaperOnPlsDonate2 жыл бұрын

    Hey dude I know your Boxing Student Kainoa I know him from school.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Whatsup, come down where we're at sometime. Kainoa will tell you where we train.

  • @bw5277
    @bw52773 ай бұрын

    Maybe just my imagination but original Wailoa on Waiola st....tastes a little different than newer one...different mo bettah! there goes my blood sugar!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 ай бұрын

    You know what's funny is that I never tried the other Waiola except for that one on Waiola St. It's the original so must be the best🤙😋

  • @SolarizeYourLife
    @SolarizeYourLife Жыл бұрын

    You should have brought a scale with you... How much are they really giving you???

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Solarizeyourlife! I don't know how much, but more than any another place. I'll bring a scale next time:)🤙👍 Mahalo for watching!:)

  • @E9ONE1
    @E9ONE1 Жыл бұрын

    😳😳😳🍨🍧🍨😋😋😋

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    😋🤙👍🌈

  • @frankbautista2139
    @frankbautista21392 жыл бұрын

    I like uncle Clays

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uncle Clays is ono!🤙😋

  • @huntingtonharvey
    @huntingtonharvey2 жыл бұрын

    Go to Angels ice cream you’ll change you mind

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Ryan, I'll check out Angel's! Mahalo🤙

  • @808Unionist
    @808Unionist2 жыл бұрын

    Sean, I think you need to give the address and web pages of all the shave ice places. I've lived on Oahu my whole life and I only knew some of the more popular places.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Aloha Samuel! Did you see the description of this video? All the places and websites are listed there !:)🤙

  • @808Unionist

    @808Unionist

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi I see them now thanks Sean.

  • @MaureenKo1

    @MaureenKo1

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to take anything away from this channel because I’m hooked. But you can always yelp the places he’s featuring to get location info plus other reviews.

  • @Crapaddict808
    @Crapaddict808 Жыл бұрын

    What about AOKI’s 😢

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Ummm, I'm not the biggest fan of Aokis to be honest Jerel. But if others like it, cool🤙👍😋

  • @eileensaberon106
    @eileensaberon106 Жыл бұрын

    Hi sir my I know the price

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    Aloha Eileen! Prices prob changed since this video. I have the descriptions down below👍🤙

  • @jfritz942
    @jfritz9423 жыл бұрын

    Kauai's best shave ice is Jojo's.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll be going there when I'm in Kauai!:)

  • @jfritz942

    @jfritz942

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SeanKaleponi Cool! They definitely have the best! Their syrup has real kane sugar and no high fructose corn syrup and all proceeds go to help underprivileged youth on the island.

  • @ckc1720
    @ckc17202 жыл бұрын

    Supposedly Waiola is Obama’s favorite. 🤔 I’ll have to try all of em to verify 😂

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh I didn't see Obamas pic at Waiola. If he says it's his favorite. Then alot of us agree with him. Although theirs some really good places like Shimazu!:)

  • @Lauren-cv7xh

    @Lauren-cv7xh

    2 жыл бұрын

    Obama’s spot is Island Snow in Kailua! They have plenty photos of his visits on the walls

  • @markallan1382
    @markallan1382 Жыл бұрын

    If they require a mask, they don't need my money.

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    Жыл бұрын

    It Statewide Mandatory early 2021. Not anymore🤙

  • @Olytiger93
    @Olytiger933 ай бұрын

    Taiwanese Shave Ice near Hauula on Kamehameha Hwy. get the pina colada. You will swear you died and went to Heaven. It’s a trailer behind in by a jeep. Best shave ice ever!!!

  • @SeanKaleponi

    @SeanKaleponi

    3 ай бұрын

    Aloha Olytiger! Mahalo for the heads up! I featured them in a Kaneohe video 5 months ago. So good and I like the Taiwanese style.🤙