Niu Soft Serve Parlour

No matter how many times I’ve been here the ice cream is always good. The hot kulolo sundae is top tier, dare I say I prefer this over the sweet lady (iykyk). I also love that it’s dairy free, so my lactose-intolerant self can go about my business without worry. The owner is such a nice person, and the staff are always helpful. If you haven't gone, you need to.

Normally I love NIU because their ice cream is super yummy, but yesterday I think I was overcharged with a very little amount of toppings that I added to a shake. When I came back to ask if I could get some more topping, she charged me again for the smallest cup. $12 is not a lot for their normal price, but I just kinda felt like the employee was not very friendly (or maybe just towards me.) If they were busy I would understand, but when I came the place was empty with no other customers. I did not want to leave a bad review, but did not know how else I could give them feedbacks. I’ve never left a “sweet treats” place feeling not welcomed so it was just a disappointing experience. 3 stars is because all the other visits were nice 😊

This was a perfect treat to a hot Sunday afternoon. I has the liliko’i one and my mom had the hot kulolo sunday. It was very good. It had mochi on it and the hot kulolo was very good. Servers were very nice and friendly as well.

I always stop at Niu multiple times every time I visit Oahu. As a dairy-free girly, their soft serve doesn’t get much better than this. I absolutely love their Niu (coconut) flavor. It’s creamy, smooth and perfect in flavor. Their staff is always SO friendly as well. One thing thats always stands out to me is that they bring your order to you- instead of calling out your name for you to get it. Whether you’re the only person there or it’s busy. It’s a nice gesture. Thank you Niu soft serve parlor- can’t wait to be back on my next visit :)

Visited last month for the first time and my TIP would be to get a combination of flavors! I got Niu (Coconut) and Ube with Hot Kulolo! Absolutely loved that it is Non-Dairy and my next visit I will try more toppings. Very delicious and I will be back!! Located at 2320 South King St. Honolulu, HI 96826 - In Old Stadium Mall - By L&L Hawaiian BBQ and Kozo Sushi. The cool thing about this shopping center are the options for food and entertainment (Favorite combo is Food+ Clawsters + Niu)

My wife and I come to honolulu every year and didnt realize this gem was here.. Customer service is top notch with very friendly staff! The vegan ice-cream selections were outta of this world. You honestly couldn't go wrong with any choice you make when shopping here. Its very hard to find good vegan ice-cream let alone vegan soft serve and these guys knocked it out of the park. We visited twice during our week stay and wish we had more time to check out the pie options but we ran out of time, which means we will be back again next year!. Prices are very fair and their toppings are endless. A little hard to find the location because its in-between some businesses but once you find where it is, you will be back a few times I guarantee it. Keep an eye out for their specials board too as they have alot of specials turning frequently. You can tell the people that run this shop care about customers by the friendly experience. Highly reccomend. Easily the best vegan ice cream we had on the island! Keep up the great work guys 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾.

A little gem that will satisfy your sweet tooth. We tried its ube coconut ice cream and it was quite delicious, definitely warrant additional return visits.

I came here because the soft serve is dairy, free and vegan but if those words turn you off, they do not taste like they are dairy free or vegan. Their soft serve is creamy and smooth and the flavor is delightful. The staff is extremely helpful and even offers you a taste in case you were unsure of what flavors to have. I came with a group and ended up ordering sweet cream with fruity pebbles. The serving size is quite large for what you get and the staff will actually bring out your dessert to you rather than you waiting for your name to be called it was pretty empty when we went so it didn't really matter, but if it's crowded, it would be very difficult to hear your name so having your food brought out to you was very nice and a great touch. There are a few tables to sit inside however, it can get busy and end up getting pretty busy while we were there. Even with the hustle and bustle of the ice cream crowd, it was never so noisy that you couldn't hear your table talk. As for parking--There is plenty parking outside too so if you're anxious about parking, no need here. This queen ice cream shop will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. It's worth a visit.

Sarah was amazing! She gave us samples of the four flavors and they were all very tasty :) She's the BEST!! I will go back again!!

Vegan, delicious, colorful. You can't ask for much more I have been here twice and really enjoyed it both times. First time I got the li hing slushy, delicious. Yesterday I got the pandan/salted vanilla pretzel swirl and my daughter got ube. Make sure you know going in that it is vegan and made with a coconut base so if you don't like coconut you may not be a huge fan, but I love coconut and mixed with ube and pandan it's 10/10. I appreciate they have the keiki size because that's more than enough when you want just a little treat. My sister also tried their new cookie selection, we weren't hungry enough for their new cookie sundae but the miso caramel cookie was perfection! We did mix a few bites with the soft serve and it was Parking can be a bit limited when busy but I always find a spot, worst case theres almost always a spot nearby on King st. There's about 6 tables inside, best not to need to use the bathroom while here because it's outside and not great, and out of service on the day we went. The only downside. There's a freezer with several take home options.

@niusiftserve All-Vegan softserve ice cream Variety include: *Niu (coconut) *Ube (purple yam) *Ohello Papa (Strawberry) *Sweet Cream Their Miso Caramel cookies is absolutely MUST get soft/ crusted cookie limited time must get when still avail. Service was attentive and introducing all variety for first timer. Offer both Cake cone and waffle cones. Ambiance is ok, and location can definitely better. Hope they will expand. We ordered: Strawberry top/ Ube bottom on a cake cone plus coffee almond + penutbutter, AND sweetcream on cake cone. Delicious

This hole is the wall restaurant packs delicious flavors with fun customization. Several flavors, most of which are vegetarian, and many toppings to choose from. If you need a cold treat, this might be the best ice cream spot in town!

It was decent here. I think I built it up too much in my head. Not bad at all. Small parking lot. Small store actually. The staff is just kind of meh. Not super friendly but not rude. Not really helpful in the sense that I think they assume you know how to order... but they dont explain a lot about their menu. I always feel a lot of pressure bc we roll in as a party of six with 4 kids and theres not a lot of space when people come in behind you. I feel like I get drawn to these places bc of IG but then I dont see whats advertised on their menu. It tastes good though.

Definitely worth the travel all the way from the west side of Oahu. Absolutely love the niu+ube kulolo sundae.

Thought I would stop by since this place had a ton of reviews and I'm glad I did! Absolutely delicious! The parking area is quite small and very limited, so that can be tough. I ordered a strawberry soft serve and added my toppings. Highly recommend this place and definitely going back!

Actually found out about this place through Amanda and Felix eats. Glad I caught this on YouTube. Love that it's dairy free and they have lots of local flavors. We actually visited twice this week because it's. That good. Very small inside with only a few tables.

Great little vegan ice cream spot. Don't be put off by the fact that it's vegan, because this place is a gem, and proves that you don't need dairy to make delicious soft serve. They serve four flavors; two (ube and coconut) are always available, and the other two change every two weeks. The flavors are unique and always delicious--I order the pandan malt flavor whenever it's available. They also have cookies, pies, and some creative sundaes on the menu, or you can make your own. Pints of soft serve are available for sale in a small freezer. There are several tables inside, and there is some free parking (20 min max) in the lot.

For a vegan soft serve spot, I gotta say I was thoroughly impressed. I'm not vegan by any means, however I know that Niu will be one of my go-to's from now on. The soft serve is delicious & the hot kulolo was sooo good & unique! The man working was super friendly & got our orders out super quick. The store itself is kind of small, but there are a few tables inside to sit & enjoy your dessert. Will definitely be back again soon!

I went around 6pm thinking it would be busy but it wasn't. There were people dining in but the service was fast pasted with kind employees being patient while I take my time wondering what I felt like eating. Went with the ube cookies and cream shake and you could definitely taste the Ube. Would definitely come again especially on a hot day.

The cookie was the surprise star of the show! It was gooey and had a delicious crisp on the outside. Similar to the levain cookie from NYC-- it surprised me! Quick service and good dessert options.

Dare I say this is my favorite ice cream I've had on Oahu... ever?! It's definitely top 3!!! WOW!! Their soft serve is UNREAL. I got the ube and coconut swirl cone and it was sooooo yummy. It tasted so local and unique, flavor wise. I loved the texture of the ice cream... it's creamy yet icy. They also give drip sleeves which is genius. Even the waffle itself was super tasty. My party also ordered an Oreo ube shake and peanut butter mocha shake... both were delicious There's a few tables and chairs inside to enjoy your dessert. The only downside is their location.... Parking was really hard to get at 7pm on a Sunday. In addition, it's hard to find. You can't see it from the street. It is totally worth dealing with parking for how amazing their dessert is. I will for sure come back and tell everyone I know about my new favorite place!

@fortunefoodfinds: "Got that NIU new! Thai Tea n' Makaha Mango soft serve swirl + a Holoholo Pie (Toasted Niu Ice Cream Pie topped with hot salted fudge, Niu whip, n' Mac nuts) from Niu Soft Serve. This was so yuMmmy especially being hawt out, a frozen treat is what it's all about!" Staff: friendly Interior: good amount of seating Exterior: has a bench available for seating Wait time: 5-10 mins Parking: small lot and street Overall comments: L.O.V.E. their soft serve that is dairy-free! Always look forward to what flavors they come out next and/or bring back. Aside from soft serve they got shakes, drinks, cookies, n' pies. Can't remember the first time I had Niu, but they are known for their hot kulolo sundae. A family-friendly local spot that brings us back time n' time again!

I absolutely love all things ube and I saw that this spot was on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Honolulu so I knew I had to check it out. They offer a variety of soft serve, sundaes, and drinks. I opted for the ube and coconut soft serve swirl and I thought it was the perfect sweet treat to cool myself down on a warm day. The ube flavor in the soft serve was strong which I appreciated. I'm also usually not a fan of coconut flavored things, but actually really enjoyed it here, which surprised me. They offer samples for the soft serve so be sure to take advantage of that if you're unsure on what to order. Service here was quick and friendly. The store itself is bright and welcoming and has a decent amount of spots to sit to enjoy your sweet treat. Overall, I'd recommend this spot!

Friendly and fast service. Cute shop with seating option for eager eaters. The vanilla salty pretzel flavor soft serve was so good! The star of the show was definitely the Hot Kulolo Sundae with coconut soft serve and Mac nut toppings! Kulolo was nice and hot and perfect portions to soft serve. Can't wait to go back!

Like many others have said, this is the perfect way to end a meal. Being first timers, it took a few bites/licks to get used to the flavor. But after that, it was so addicting. The cookie was yummy also. I must go back soon to try the other menu items!

This was a perfect treat to a hot Sunday afternoon. I has the liliko'i one and my mom had the hot kulolo sunday. It was very good. It had mochi on it and the hot kulolo was very good. Servers were very nice and friendly as well.

Decided to check this place out. Was thinking about getting a sundae but didn't want to eat at the store and thought to messy to drive with so I ordered a malted shake (Mocha Peanut Butta) for $9.50. Service - not sure if they liked working there as order taker didn't smile or welcome customers. 3 stars Taste - good. 5 stars Price - expensive. 3 stars Then I thought more about what goes into why the price seems expensive for around 12 oz of shake (see photo about size of a soda can). Owner(s) has to pay rent/insurance of a store space vs small food truck, State of Hawaii mandated increase minimum wage, raw materials to Hawaii cost more, and they have to make a little profit. So rating is 3 stars if I have to pay for the shake as I can't afford to visit often. 4-5 stars if someone else treats me there.

This place is chef's kiss! I've been coming here for a sweet little treat since 2022?! Time flies! I'm happy they're still around. I don't stop by super often, but when I do, I always order the same thing: the Mocha Peanut Butta Malt Shake. It's my go to! There's just something so baelife about the combo--the subtle coconut taste, with the peanut butter drizzle inside the cup, the mocha malts, and that powdered peanut butter mixed in. It's so good! I also love that it's dairy free, which is a big plus for me. As I'm getting older, I think I've become more sensitive to dairy--even though I hardly eat it to begin with (maybe that's why?). Anyway, this spot is so cutesy and perfect for bringing friends or family, or even for a debatable quicky first date. Also really love their website and whoever does their graphics and signage, well done! Overall Highly recommend!

The first time I came to Niu, I didn't know they were dairy free. If nobody had told me, I would have been none the wiser. This place makes amazing soft serve. Not "amazing for being dairy free soft serve" - amazing soft serve, full stop. I've been back a couple of times now and while everything I've tried is delicious, the hot kulolo sundae has been my favorite. Their ice cream flavors rotate fairly often, so you might not be able to recreate a past experience, but I think it's hard to go wrong with whatever choices are currently on the menu. The shop is small with just a few tables inside and can get crowded during busy times. Staff is always friendly and while you might need to wait to order during a rush, your ice cream will get prepped pretty quickly after you order. They share a parking lot with several other nearby businesses and I have noticed that there's usually plenty of parking during the day, but it gets pretty full during dinner/at night. There's usually street parking nearby if you need it.

I heard great things about this place and I was not disappointed. I love ice cream and wanted to try this local vegan place. I ordered the hot kulolo sundae with coconut soft serve. It was a match made in heaven! Kulolo and coconut go so well together. The mac nuts gave it a nice crunch. I will be back to have this again. I also saw someone get it with a half-half of coconut and ube and that sounds amazing as well. Parking: Lot in front. Have to get lucky to get a stall. If not then street parking.

Kiddo loves his pandan and wanted a sweet treat so we had to check out Niu. He ordered the pandan and coconut, which he loved. I went with the Hot Kulolo Sundae with the pandan and Thai tea swirl. Loved the kulolo and mac nuts with the soft serve - such a satisfying sweet treat.

Visited last month for the first time and my TIP would be to get a combination of flavors! I got Niu (Coconut) and Ube with Hot Kulolo! Absolutely loved that it is Non-Dairy and my next visit I will try more toppings. Very delicious and I will be back!! Located at 2320 South King St. Honolulu, HI 96826 - In Old Stadium Mall - By L&L Hawaiian BBQ and Kozo Sushi. The cool thing about this shopping center are the options for food and entertainment (Favorite combo is Food+ Clawsters + Niu)

Found this on yelp on a earlier visit to Honolulu but never had a chance to give them a try! Well tonight had dinner at Golden Eagle and walked across to Nui soft serve for dessert all within the 1 hour free parking limit! What a awesome find - great friendly service answering questions- Letting us know how it all works - and gave us samples - all good flavors We got the Lilikoi cream so good ! Excellent soft serve just know I'll be skipping dinner and going straight to the soft serve next time

Excellent vegan soft serve! I got the Hot Kulolo sundae with niu (coconut) soft serve. It was so delicious! Not too sweet. And it was some of the best kulolo I've had. Staff is very friendly!

After a wonderful dinner with family, we were in the mood for a sweet treat that was refreshing and not overly sweet or heavy. My cousins suggested Niu Soft Serve nearby, and it turned out to be the best decision! Niu Soft Serve offers a fantastic variety of base flavors and unlimited combinations. We couldn't resist trying a bit of everything, and each flavor was delightful. My personal favorite was the Niu with lilikoi and macadamia nuts--absolutely delicious! Other family members enjoyed the ube, pandan, and Thai tea flavors. Every option was incredibly "Ono" and the perfect way to end a great 4th of July weekend with the family. We'll definitely be back for more tasty treat and awesome friendly service.

Niu is a small dessert parlor in Honolulu near the Waikiki strip. We were surprised to find that their soft serves are dairy, free, and made from coconut milk. The parlor also has other desserts, such as baked goods, ice cream sandwiches, shakes, and a holoholo pie that is also made of coconut ice cream. Service is friendly. Desserts are delicious. If you are looking for a good dairy free alternative, I would definitely check this place out. Even if you're not, I would still check it out anyway.

Niu Soft Serve Parlour is easy to miss--just another storefront in the middle of a strip center--but stepping inside is refreshingly laid-back and cheerful. Tonight's swirl was ube and coconut: creamy, balanced, and not too sweet. They switch flavors every two weeks, so there's always something new to look forward to. I tried the mocha peanut butta shake--an intriguing mix of nutty and coffee notes. Probably not an every-time pick for me, but worth sampling.

Love soft served ice cream so had to find one after a wonderful lunch. We remembered seeing this place so thought to check it out. Had the ube coconut with nuts peanut butter & fudge drizzled on it. Yum!! Just the right amount and not too sweet. Support local businesses when you can -this one is a winner

Great spot for ice cream! This shop is located in a small plaza along S King Street. Parking is available in the plaza lot, which can get kind of busy on the weekend or Friday night; there is some street parking available as well so you might have to hunt around for a bit. There's a bench outside and some seating inside! Service is pretty friendly! I ordered the ube matchazuki (matcha, azuki paste, mochi), and it came out quickly. I loved how soft and smooth it was; the ube flavor was delicious, and the red bean paste and mochi complemented the ube very well. Portion size was pretty good for the price too! You can also buy pints of soft serve to bring home with you. Definitely will come back to try their seasonal flavors and other offerings.

I got their Ube soft serve with warm kulolo and Mac nuts, Delicious!! Will definitely be back

From the soft-serve to cookies to service, Niu Soft Serve is awesome! Even if you're blessed with a gastrointestinal system full of lactase, the deliciously creamy soft serve here will satisfy your dessert cravings! Their fall offerings I've tried included the pumpkin spice and chai flavors, both of which have enough spice to warm your tongue and heart. My favorite topping is the warm kulolo--genius! On my past few visits they've had caramel miso cookies. The freshly baked cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. If you have enough foresight to buy extras for later, they still taste great the next day! I'm so glad this place survived COVID!

Portions are very manini! Price is too expensive!!! Parking is very limited! Better to go somewhere else!

Upon entering Niu we were warmly greeted and offered samples. We first tried the toasted Niu (5/5) then creamy mango (5/5) then Niu (5/5). The toasted Niu is a special flavor that reminds me a toasted coconut candy. The creamy mango is made from Hayden mangoes and tastes like a perfectly ripe and juicy mango. The Niu is also very delicious and refreshing. My cousin and I were blown away. Prices are reasonable considering that Niu is local and locally sourced. You can just taste the fresh ingredients and aloha that goes into the soft serve. They even sell pints of the soft serve which we happily purchased for our family. Buy 4 get one free! Score! Parking is ample and free. But it can get busy because of the restaurants that share the lot. During the time we visited, it was easy and had lots of available stalls. I love Niu not just because it has delicious, locally sourced ingredients, and is dairy free. But also because the person helping us was so nice and you could tell he was happy to tell us about the various flavors and offer samples. Highly recommend visiting Niu and supporting local businesses! I'll definitely be back! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 4:5 AMBIANCE: 4/5 PET FRIENDLY: possibly , not sure CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 4/5

I came here because the soft serve is dairy, free and vegan but if those words turn you off, they do not taste like they are dairy free or vegan. Their soft serve is creamy and smooth and the flavor is delightful. The staff is extremely helpful and even offers you a taste in case you were unsure of what flavors to have. I came with a group and ended up ordering sweet cream with fruity pebbles. The serving size is quite large for what you get and the staff will actually bring out your dessert to you rather than you waiting for your name to be called it was pretty empty when we went so it didn't really matter, but if it's crowded, it would be very difficult to hear your name so having your food brought out to you was very nice and a great touch. There are a few tables to sit inside however, it can get busy and end up getting pretty busy while we were there. Even with the hustle and bustle of the ice cream crowd, it was never so noisy that you couldn't hear your table talk. As for parking--There is plenty parking outside too so if you're anxious about parking, no need here. This queen ice cream shop will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. It's worth a visit.

Lactose intolerants of the world unite! We tried the 2 specials here and we're impressed by the intense yuzu lemon and Chai masala flavors. You get a large serving in a cup for less than $7.00 which is quite a deal nowadays. Our server was very friendly and helpful. Parking can be a small issue as the lot serves at least 5 other businesses.

Friendly employees and atmosphere. The regular flavors of Ube and niu are my all time flavors. Two new local flavors are introduced every two weeks, and they are so Ono. The sauces that are offered are awesome additions. I like it also because it is owned and operated by a local family.

Despite the tight parking and limited seating, this place did not disappoint! They were short-staffed the day I went, so we had to wait pretty long to order. But it smells soo good in there. I highly recommend the hot kulolo sundae!

Amazing place! Delicious cookies and top tier ice cream. We only wish we tried it earlier in our trip so that we were able to come every day! lol Ice cream was exceptional, not too sweet but full of flavor. We got to try their miso caramel cookie, soft inside and crunchy on the outside. The perfect cookie. 10/10 experience! Sesame brittle was also a must try topping! Coffee lovers, don't skip out on the coffee almonds, they're so yummy. Good service, good vibes! Downside: closed on Mondays

I came here to meet two Yelp friends, Jackie and Tami. Thanks ladies for a wonderful afternoon here. Jackie treated me and my daughter to desserts. My daughter and I decided to go with the milkshakes. I got the Uber cookies and cream milkshake. This drink was delicious and tasted on point. Bits of cookies inside. Yum. I want to thank Jackie for treating us. The inside was nice and there were tables to enjoy your dessert. Highly recommend this location. The people working here were friendly and quick to serve your dessert.. They open at 1 pm and parking may be a bit difficult.

A friend and I split the hot kulolo sundae with niu and ube soft serve - it was so ono the warm, gooey kulolo complements the cold ice cream so nicely, and the mac nuts add a great crunchy textural element. Awesome local-inspired dessert! I like that there is a bench outside if you prefer outdoor seating.

Nui soft serve with warm kulolo is so delicious! And so refreshing as we wait in the hot Sun outside till they opened, was in the area so it was worth the wait! The do a bunch of other things as well check out the menu! Service was fast and got our order very quick! Keep up the great work!

Such a good spot for dairy free soft serve! The ube is delicious and not too sweet. Get the hot kulolo sundae with the condensed milk!!!

Delicious flavors of soft serve that often rotate weekly or monthly. Ube and coconut (Niu) are the standard mix of flavors in the soft serve swirl and is very good. Dairy free so extra yummy without any lactose problems.

Hit our regular soft serve store...Niu Soft Serve....always a wonderful way to end the day. We ordered two strawberry slush floats with niu soft serve. So cold and yummy.....we usually order the shakes......but this, treat is a nice alternative. Our favorite place for soft serve. They have a cute dine in area...typical of an old timey ice cream shop....nice...and very busy since they are soooo popular. We will definitely be returning:)

There was a long line that went out the door. Probably due to timing, weekend after dinner. It's a family run business. Tried the ube niu soft serve. Delicious and light. Dairy free has come a long way!

First time coming here and loved it! I ordered the earl grey tea and creamy lilikoi, totally yummy and worth it! The nui condensed was great choice to go with it. Definitely made me want it more. It's a great dessert for me since it's dairy free! Definitely will be coming again!

This is a hidden gem! DAIRY-FREE delicious soft serve! Now I can enjoy milkshakes again. :) I love chocolate, so a chocolate malt shake add Mac nuts is my go-to. You would never guess it's dairy-free. The staff are so friendly and also offered my dog a pup cup. The inside is simple and casual, fit for possible ice cream spillage hehe, with a handful of tables. Thanks, Niu Soft Serve!