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Quote: I love to find hole-in-the-wall joints for cheap, good, local food. This time, my husband admits that we really did find a hole in the wall. Waiola Shave Ice is, by local standards and by ours, the best shave ice ever. And they serve it through a hole, or small window, in the wall, all for $2.25.Now, what makes shave ice any good? After all, it’s just ice that is shaved, isn’t it? Not so. You could take an ice cube and crush it. Or you can go to Waiola Shave Ice and have the softest and fluffiest shave ice in the world. Apparently, the proprietors use an old-fashioned method of ice shaving, which results in light and refreshing shave ice that will impress even the most skeptical of shave ice connoisseurs. However, Waiola Shave Ice’s... Read More
From journal A Haole Hanging in Oahu...With Locals
Quote: Matsumoto's gets all the pub. But those who know go to Waiola for shave ice. If you've never had Hawaiian shave ice, forget snow cones--this is pure as the driven snow. Hawaiians are serious about their shave ice and are offended by any association with the mainland carnival type most of us are familiar with. Owners of shave ice shops in Hawaii take pride in the unique flavors that they blend, and the superior quality of their mixes. Many Oahu locals agree that Waiola is the best. The ice is so finely shaved, it's like freshly fallen snow. The syrups are homemade and reflect island harvests. You can get familiar flavors like cherry and bubblegum, or go wild and try more exotic flavors. And you can get ice cream or red azuki beans.... Read More
From journal Trying Not to Be Such a Tourist in Honolulu