The 38 Best Restaurants in Honolulu, Hawai‘i | Eater

"There are newer and brighter shave ice spots offering fresh-made syrups or organic options. Waiola doesn’t have any of that, but everyone still lines up at the original location on Waiola Street for the no-frills nostalgia and extremely fine and soft shave ice. The shop offers the best bang for your buck when it comes to shave ice: $5 scores you a large bowl with up to two flavors. Plus, Waiola has an enormous selection of flavors. Get your bowl with vanilla ice cream at the bottom and mochi balls on top. Know before you go: Decide what you want before you reach the window, and follow the directions on how to order — you’ll choose your flavors last, when you pick up your shave ice." - Martha Cheng