Island Soul Shaved Ice

Wowsers! I was expecting a shaved ice where you run out of flavor and are just sucking ice at the end. Not only was there tons of flavor, but incredible mixes both sweet and savory. I was really wanting to try taro, but didn't expect to have it with my shaved ice or to absolutely love it.

My friend sent me an IG reel and we were like ok let's go.... So here we are! They are new, design inside is cute and fun, makes you feel happy. Staff are friendly. Pickled mango is like a locals favorite and what better as shave ice with the syrup and some pickled mango too. I'm salivating thinking about it. There's ample parking out front.

My boyfriend and I were visiting from Washington state when we discovered Island Soul Shaved Ice just by looking up shaved ice in the area, and we were blown away beyond our expectations. I admit that the only experience I had with shaved ice was the one I tried near the Alamo in Texas, which was just shaved ice dyed with syrup in colors not found in nature, so I really wasn't expecting much. But this was beyond shaved ice. This was a whole experience to be remembered for a lifetime. All the flavors are made in house and come in exotic island flavors familiar to me (as a Filipina) such as pandan, taro, ube, coconut, and even jasmine. You'd think that something as florally cloying as jasmine would not work in a dessert, but the addition of the aromatic jasmine on top of the creamy shaved ice was pure magic. Of course, they have other more refreshing fruit flavors as well, but this is the shaved ice we chose since it's not often we find these ingredients back in WA. The portions are massive and generous, and the owner of the store was sweet and kind. When she learned that we were visiting from out of state, she was eager to share with us different flavors to try before we chose our shaved ice. And before we left, she asked if we'd like more syrup. The store is cute as well! It smells wonderful and the ambiance is jovial and cheerful.We were told the store has only been open for a few months and it is fairly new, so do stop in and see what they are about! We were so impressed and if we ever get a chance to return to Hawaii, we'll definitely be back.

Amazing concept for shave ice !!You can design your own shave ice- my granddaughter who's 4 years old enjoyed doing this after school. Excellent service- letting us know the different types. There's a small parking lot right in front, shared with other stores.

Unexpected and unique flavors of shave ice are what you can find here at Island Soul. We found this shop on Google and Yelp with rave reviews and decided to stop by during our trip. Kenneth, the owner, is so friendly and informative on the menu as well as the perfect combinations that they've come up with to balance savory, sweet, tart, and salty notes. I opted for the #6 which came with taro and Ube paste, a savory coconut cream, and delicious sweet pikake floral shave ice flavor. I have never tried pikake but OMG is it amazingly good with the combination of coconut and pastes, I would definitely recommend it! My husband got the #1 DIY shave ice and the owner offered multiple flavors of syrup to try as well as fresh fruit. His favorite syrup was the salty and spicy local mixed withe the lychee. Overall it was an amazing experience with flavors I've never tried. The shops only been open 6 months but the ice is delicious, decor is popping and eye catching, and the service is top notch! We will be back!

FIRST OF ALL, CUTE DECORATIONS AND THE SWEETEST EMPLOYEES, what else can you ask for?I love how the aunty shares their background and gave their recommendations based off on our preferences! The owner makes it from natural syrups that they make some scratch (pikake/jasmine is one of my favorites!) You just need to choose which # you want to order and that's it!I wanted to order the pickle mango (#8?) shave ice, but they were out since it is out of season. HOWEVER, they were asking if they can do another alternative instead for salted lemon instead. The only thing I would like to see if the price transparency, so I know how much I am paying, but otherwise no complaints!- AESTHETIC: 100/10- SERVICE: quick, friendly, and wholesome vibes- PARKING: very limited since it is a shared space (~6-8 parking spaces available in front of the store)-CAN YOU SHARESIES? The shaved ice can be shared for 2 people!

The owners were super friendly and welcoming. Inside of the store was clean and cute. Picture worthy, they have a toy chest they keeps kids busy and occupied. The shave ice flavors were interesting and something I've never tasted before. It was delicious and refreshing. I love the creations they've made with the flavors. I would recommend coming here and trying out a new take on shave ice.

I really wanted to like this place but cannot. I'll start with the good and end with the not so good. This unique shave ice place has fresh fruits, homemade syrup and homemade toppings called crystals. We ordered the Lychee and the Strawberry & Salted Lemon. We ordered both with ice cream. The employees were friendly and explained the ingredients during and after ordering. The interior is clean and painted with a fun decor. Now for the not so good: 1. The salted lemon flavor was way too salty - so salty that I couldn't eat it and it ruined the taste of the sweet strawberry syrup as it melted and mixed together. Not sure it if was a fluke. 2. We didn't see any menu prices posted anywhere which seemed odd. We didn't know how much it was going to cost until after it was rung up. 3. We paid about $37 for two shave ice with ice cream. I know fresh fruit is isn't cheap and they make their own syrup & crystals but it seems rather expensive for shave ice. Plus, they don't have any Azuki beans. 4. Beware the narrow homemade wooden stools are sketchy. The ones we sat on were rickety and could tip easily. 5. Warning signs should be posted about Star Fruit interactions with Statins(cholesterol medications) similar to grapefruit. A lot of people don't know this (Google it). The strawberry shave ice was topped with Star Fruit. 6. The name Island Soul is a bit misleading. The flavors taste more Southeast Asian than Hawaiian to me. If you want traditional island shave ice, look elsewhere and save money. That being said, if you want to try something different and can overlook all the negatives, go for it. Unfortunately, I probably won't be back.

Everything was great, the place is such a vibe, the staff is super friendly. The tastes of these things are amazing. I am from Miami, just came to Hawaii to visit and I heard this shave ice cream is a must try since is what all the locals eat. Absolutely recommend this place.

Service was fantastic and it was truly amazing. I would highly recommend for anyone wanting shaved.