Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice - Kihei

Ululani is a big name in shaved ice and it didn’t disappoint. I’ve had shaved ice at other spots but I found the taste to be better here than anywhere else. They take pride in coverage of ice with syrup and offer to refill if they miss a spot. There was a long line on new year’s day and we got just in time. It took almost an hour before we reached the window. We got lava flow with roselina macadamia nut ice-cream and dragon fruit /guava/passionfruit with vanilla ice-cream. The syrup was really tasty and they got the full ice covered. The ice was noticeably shaved finer than anywhere else. I have commend on the quality of the icecream too - it was rich, creamy and smooth. It was a delight to come here and spend our evening.

Ululani’s is my absolute favorite shaved ice spot! I make it a point to visit a location no matter which island I’m on. My go-to flavors are calamansi, guava, and passion fruit, so refreshing and delicious! This location gets really busy, and we waited over 30 minutes for our dessert, but it’s always worth the wait.

Ululani’s is hands down the best shave ice I’ve ever had. The ice is unbelievably soft and fluffy—more like fresh snow than ice—making every bite melt perfectly in your mouth. The flavors taste natural and vibrant, not overly sweet or artificial, and the variety is amazing. the service is fast and friendly.

What a great local spot! You can tell how popular it is because even on a Wednesday afternoon the place was packed. If you’re looking for an authentic Hawaiian shaved ice experience, this is the quintessential place to go. I’ll admit, I’m not usually a huge fan of shaved ice, but the flavor combinations here were fantastic and the toppings were really unique. You even have the option to add ice cream, which makes it extra fun. The vibe is beachy, laid-back, and full of local charm. Yes, there was a long line, but it was absolutely worth the wait. The shaved ice itself was perfection—generous portions, bold flavors, and plenty of toppings. They definitely don’t skimp here. If you’re in Maui, this is a must-visit treat spot.

Popular shaved ice spot with multiple locations. Came here for an afternoon sweet treat and ordered the Local Motion with the snow cap and macadamia nut ice cream. The Ulu size was good for two and we really enjoyed the mixture of the condensed milk with the shaved snow. You pay and order first before receiving your order. They have a free parking lot. Be careful with the birds because they are aggressive in trying to steal a bite of your dessert.

This place had a lot of hype for being the best on the island. We didn’t have much to compare it to on Maui, other than reading several reviews. I can imagine if you’re a shaved ice connoisseur, this could be rated up there. We, however, have had shaved ice at home that seemed pretty equivalent. We waited about an hour and for the wait, we weren’t overly impressed. It was good, with beautiful presentation, but it didn’t make us feel like we’d go back and wait an hour for it all over again.

A neighborhood favorite - we love to stop by at least once a week. Current fave is coconut + green tea + guava - it may sound strange, but it’s delicious 😂 the lilikoi/coconut combos is also 10/10. get the mochi topping - you won’t regret it

The Ululani location in Kihei truly impressed us. With so many options, the staff's helpful suggestions made all the difference. They recommended the passion guava mango orange shaved ice with coconut ice cream, and it was absolutely delicious! The service and shaved ice were top-notch, and I highly recommend Ululani to anyone.

right next to the beach was great! The best shave I've ever eaten. slight mixup on the order but still tasted amazing.

A shave ice is always on my radar so when I saw Ululani's just down the road from our lodge, I had to have some before lunchtime. Going with the keiki size with lychee, coconut and pineapple, a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream and cream snow cap for the win! This shave ice here is unparalleled to others I have had. The ice is so light and fluffy it's unbelievable! There is nice outside seating that is shared with the bake shop and farmers market. Parking can be tight so just go around the side of the market. The line can be long because there is one window to order and two for pickup. You have to try this at least once!

Food quality: best shaved ice we got to try during our visit! Service: staff is friendly and patient Atmosphere: outdoor shared space Notes: I absolutely loved the coconut with passion fruit fresh mochi! We came here 2x and tried 3 other shaved ice stores.

Delicious shave ice! The flavors are rich and tasty. Nice staff, efficient ordering and pick up. I would go back again and again but unfortunately you will have to plan for a long wait it took us 55 minutes (around 5 pm during busy December) in line to collect our shave ice. I get it as it's a popular spot but the line waiting with other people and anxious kids can be tedious. Maybe bring your head phones.

The premier place for a shave ice on a hot afternoon in Maui. Be prepared for a bit of a wait as this place is definitely not a hidden gem and they do not rush their process. We chose pineapple, coconut, and guava this time with vanilla ice cream and passion fruit mochi. A great combo all around, the guava blew my mind for how flavorful it was and the ice cream is always a must for my to bring that creamy taste. The mochi was fresh and had a perfect texture but the flavor wasn't too strong. A normal size is perfect for sharing with two and there is lots of bench seating out front

Amazing shaved ice. Guava and mango flavor were both amazing. There is a bit of a wait (approx 30 minutes) because this is a popular location but it was worth the wait. Highly recommend

ICE ICE baby Before heading to the airport, we stopped at this location to satisfy our shave ice cravings. NOTES 1. Ample parking available in the front or rear of the building. 2. Covered seating area available. 3. They take card! 4. There is signage on the wall about the ordering process, as well as flavors and ice cream that are available. 5. Kama'aina discount available. Make sure to have your Hawaii ID handy. We chose a large size with vanilla ice cream placed on the bottom of the cup) along with the "Hawaiian Rainbow" of flavors (strawberry, pineapple, vanilla). We enjoyed the shave ice very much! We noticed the consistency of the ice was more like fresh snowand compact, which I thought different yet very original. SERVICE The employees greet the customers and serve the shave ice with the warmest ALOHA. BOTTOM LINE A veritable cold treat! Recommended.

Delicious shave ice and a ton of flavor options! I went with a basic cherry, but they have so many to choose from. Even the small size is giant and you definitely get your money's worth compared to some other shave ice places around. The line was very long but moved quickly. My only qualm is that the tables and floors out on the patio were very dirty and the napkin tin was empty so we weren't able to even try to wipe them down ourselves.

Summary reviews of this place speak for itself. Soooo good and likely the best shave ice on the island. I wish the line would be a tiny bit shorter but this place is (had to get a couple of bites in before taking a picture it was soo good).

Always so delicious! Each order you can choose up to 3 flavors we ordered: - green apple + coconut + blue Hawaii - lychee + guava + passion fruit Both we added fresh mochi My favorite flavor out of both is lychee & coconut & guava. I would get those three flavors again. The line was slightly long and took a while but what can you say? People waiting in line for a long time still willing to get it means it's good. It was very good! While someone waits in line - you can also visit the abc store next door and the Maui farmers market. So totally worth hanging around here! They have water available for their customers and I was pleasantly surprised that it was iced cold water!! Perfect while waiting in line in heat!

The best shave ice of my life! I've only been to Maui and Oahu (6 times) but have concluded Ululani's ice texture is to die for So many flavours and fun combos! The rotating mochi flavours ya-UM! Love the free Li Hing Mui powder Service is friendly. They like asking where you're visiting from! The times we went we could never find parking and had to park at the beach. Chickens to watch while you wait! Haha.

I'm not a shaved ice expert but this was probably the best I've ever had! We stopped by after a day at the harbor, found parking at the farmers market next door. It was busy around lunch time but worth the wait. The shaved ice came out fast. There was a huge selection of flavors, but we decided on passion fruit , tigers blood, and guava with snow cap and ice cream. You must try the macadamia nut ice cream also, it was amazing! It was so nice to sit on the benches and listen to the ocean across the road.

Great shaved ice! Came here after a recommendation from a friend; the texture doesn't compare to any of the other shaved ices I've ever had. We got the POG and rainbow with mochi on top, both were amazing. Highly recommend

My wife's fav shaved ice in Kihei. Not my priority and haven't tried it before. We went early right after opening on a week day and it was already busy. Particularly with large family groups! But we got in line during a lull. They have a friendly young order taker and big staff behind but wait times can be a bit long. As my wife went to get hers, they were throwing it out!!! She asked and it was because they didn't want to serve it with melted ice cream on the bottom! So they care about their quality and quickly made her replacement. Awesome macnut ice cream and shave ice flavors great without being too sweet like the cheap joints that use high sugared inexpensive syrup around here! Go early and/or pack your patience with your sunscreen and towel.

Perfect time to get shave ice on hot sunny day in maui. When we arrived, there's a line already. Limited parking fyi. We waited in line for a good 20min probably. They also have a store that sells their merchandise like tshirt, stickers etc We order: Keiki size - azuki redbean base, pina colada, thai tea and guava and sweet condensed milk and plain mochi Keiki size - vanilla ice cream base, blood tiger, mango , strawberry milk, and plain mochi. There's an option for passion fruit mochi. There's a water if you are thirsty while waiting. Then you wait another 20min before you get your shaved ice. They will call your name. So we find a shaded picnic bench to seat and have the roosters entertained us. The overall taste was just ok. We were hoping for stronger flavors. The azuki bean was only 1 table spoon size for $1.25? 6 pieces of mochi for $1.25 A drizzle of condensed milk $1.00 The whole order for our 2 keiki was $11 each roughly. That was kinda pricy for shaved ice.

This is definitely the BEST shave I've I have ever experienced. The ice is so fine and the syrup goes to the bottom and the flavors are so fresh and I love the variety and the local ones too! Definitely come back! They are all so sweet and the place is nice to eat with the beach next door

Ok still hands down the best shave ice anywhere. Still as packed as ever but it is so so worth the wait. Flavors still hit and that ice consistency is A1. They also had some stuff I haven't seen at other locations like an ube drizzle (must get) and even different mochi flavors. Forever the best and you have to come here!

Had to get some shaved ice while in Maui so this spot is our go to. There are a ton of options and they use real puree for their syrups so that's plus! The top 9 flavors are really good so you can't really go wrong. You can get up to 3 on one. There is a menu with instructions on how to order and it's pretty much all smiles from there. Really friendly staff and always delicious! FYI - There is also a few locations in CA and one's in Stockton.

They claim to be the best shaved ice in Maui, I tend to agree. First of all this place is busy, we reached here at 3:30pm on a Saturday, I was in the line till 4pm just to order. It took me another 30 mins to get my order so it does take around an hour to get the shaved ice. There was place to sit outside but it was mostly full. Now coming to the taste, the shaved ice is super creamy and made with patience. The employees really really care about the experience telling everyone to come back for extra syrup if they needed more. I saw them pore extra holes in the shaved ice that only had coconut since that syrup is thicker. Most places don't even care. The taste was really good and all the poking got the syrup to each and every nook of the shaved ice. The taste was really good and I will give this establishment a 5/5.

This is absolutely the best shave ice I've ever had. Not sure how they do it but their shave ice is creamy. So good! We tried 3 other shave ice on the island and they don't compare to Ululani's. I have only ordered the Coconut Lover: Coconut, tiger's blood and pina colada. So good, I refuse to order anything else. Hubby loves his cherry, root beer and banana. Yumm! combination.

The best shaved ice I've ever had! This location is extremely busy so there was a bit of a line and then a wait after ordering. Definitely worth the wait! I got mango pineapple raspberry with condensed milk on top. The ice is shaved sooooo smooth and softly it melts in your mouth. Definitely a must try when on the island. They also have soo many flavor options, it makes it so hard to decide. You basically order at a window and then there's a few tables outside, more of a grab and go situation.

I love this place. I mean LOVE it. On a 10 day trip we went three times. That's a lot I know, but the shaved ice is so good. They have a line every day and you end up having to wait. It's worth it and somehow a spot to sit always opens when your order gets called. When we placed our final order the nice lady at the register said "haven't you all been here three times this week?". Caught us! We will be back. Someday!

We have visited Ululani's Hawaiian shave I've many times during our trips to Hawaii and it is always our favorite shave ice location. The syrups are always fresh and delicious! I like the real fruit options, but they do have more artificial colored options. I always get a snow cap and the mochi! They have several mochi flavors including passion fruit, original and cotton candy! I had the passion fruit and it was amazing! Two original size with all the fixings will run you 20-25 including tax. There is plenty of parking and several picnic tables for seating. Definitely casual post beach day ambiance. Service was nice and quick and they offered more syrup if you like more!

There is a reason this place is so highly rated! It has really original (and also more usual) flavors. You can add up to 3 flavors and different toppings. I really liked my coconut, hibiscus and pineapple shaved ice!

The best shaved ice!! Absolutely worth the long wait. We got the strawberry milk, pineapple, and coconut flavors and the best ones were definitely strawberry milk and pineapple. The coconut was too subtle for my taste. The snow cap on top (extra charge) also added the perfect amount of extra sweetness. The ice texture here is amazing -- it's so creamy and smooth, almost like sorbet. Friendly staff too. Lots of outdoor seating (picnic bench style) which gets crowded fast since there are always a ton of people, but it's not too hard to snag a seat. Highly recommend for a light sweet treat!

On a Sun. Around 12:40pm the line was very short, so waiting is at a minimal. I usually like getting the pre-selected options to make things more efficient, so I got the Sunset Beach (Passionfruit Orange, Mango & Guava) then added a creamy component( Macadamia Nut Ice Cream) to elevate this shaved ice experience. Like most people have stated before, I agree that Ululani has a super fine shaved ice that makes it texturally very smooth & very satisfying. It is definitely a place to stop by. There are not enough vacation days to enjoy the vast amount of varieties you can choose from, but I will try!

This is my favorite shave ice place on Maui. Unfortunately their Pa'ia and Lahaina shops are now closed so this is the main one to go to. I got the Coconut Lovers: coconut, tiger's blood and pina colada with toasted coconut on top. All my favorite flavors. The kids size is huge and big enough for me. The line was a bit long and it took awhile to get my shave ice but its worth it.

When doing research, people always talk about this place for shave ice. I too am one of those people. It easily had the best shave ice on the island. The ice texture is so fine and granular that at some points I felt like I was eating ice cream. I got the Haleakala and my favorite part of that was the snow cap. That part felt extra creamy and rich; it tasted like a fluffy ice cream. We also added mochi and unlike some other other mochis you add in froyo, this one was very soft, delicate, and it was not tough at all. It really felt like some premium mochi.

Ululani Shave Ice was delicious and the service was fast! We got coconut, pineapple, and watermelon, and we ate it all up. The consistency was different than the other shave ice we've had on the island. It was more like a light snow then shaved ice cubes, which I actually loved. Thanks for the sweet treat on our shave iced tour around the island this trip!

This was probably one of the more worth it food that we had in Maui, where literally everything is expensive. Although for mainland prices $12 for flavored ice is pretty steep, compared to other food we tried on the island this was much more enjoyable. The shaved ice is truly special, with a snow like consistency. The star of the dish though was the coconut ice cream, Rosalind's, which unfortunately looks like is only available in Hawai'i. So highly recommend adding the ice cream scoop for a few dollars more. Service was fast and they quickly got our shave ice out to us despite being busy. My only comment is that there are a lot of local chickens around. Ignorant other tourists were feeding the chickens... ON TOP OF THEIR TABLE! Disgusting! And they didn't have the decency to clean up after themselves afterwards! The place has picnic tables outside so I wouldn't expect the workers to constantly be cleaning tables, however ignorant tourists coaxing dirty chickens on top of the tables is definitely a health violation. Maybe the restaurant could use with a sign "don't feed the chickens" to try to deter this kind of selfish behavior from tourists.

Wow... this is what I've always imagined shave ice to be like. It was so fluffy & creamy that you wouldn't know it was ice, and once you get towards the bottom and make 'shave ice soup,' it somehow gets even better. The Lahaina is pineapple, coconut & banana, and each flavor on its own was a flavor bomb, but when combined (like the powers of Captain Planet {IYKYK}), they were a complete explosion. The ice cream had crushed macadamia nuts in it, which was unexpected but completely delightful, and the fresh mochi was so soft & chewy... I couldn't get enough! Definitely make sure to stop here for the best of the best!

I dream of ululani shaved ice it's the world's best shave ice I have ever had. There just something different about ululani, the shave ice has a silky smooth texture with house made syrup and pillowy soft mochi!!!! Please tip well because they work so hard to keep the line moving. This is such a gem in Maui!

The service and ambiance here was amazing, and the syrup that they use is so fresh-tasting. My favorite was the mango by far! My only warning is that this is very sweet! As someone who grew up on the east coast of the US eating Rita's water ice, I found this to be way sweeter and hard to finish. But it was very very good! Definitely worth a try!

Love the shave ice!!! This location specifically just isn't a cute vibe unfortunately and it's always so packed

A variety of flavors that are unique. The service was very helpful the gentleman who helped me was patient and friendly. I went here 3x during my stay and it did not disappoint. The ambience is benches outside surrounding a parking lot with chickens walking around.

Ululani was highly recommended to us as THE shave ice place to go when we're in Maui. The long line was a little off-putting at first, and as our wait time crept towards an hour, we were questioning whether or not it was truly worth the wait. The answer is yes. 100%. Ululani's tagline is "All shave ice is not created equal" and at first I thought it was just a genius marketing ploy to entice customers but oh my god this was the absolute softest and most flavorful Hawaiian shave ice I've ever had. You can customize your flavors or choose one of their recommended combinations. We opted for the No Ka Oi "The Best" which is mango, coconut, and passion fruit and added a scoop of coconut ice cream. Every -- and I mean EVERY -- single bite was touched by syrup. No watery mess at the end. Just fluffy-as-if-it-were-fresh-fallen-powder-snow shave ice covered with syrup that packed flavor and not overwhelming artificial taste. Seriously the best shave ice we've had on the islands. Don't be fooled by the "keiki" (kids) size labeling. It's actually the perfect portion for 1-2 people. Enjoy your treat at one of the tables outside or go across the street to take in the beach view!

It's a solid solid place for shaved ice. While the one I got on this particular day had too many larger, solid pieces of ice, the rest of the bowl was incredible - super smooth ice and great flavor. The kicker is the fresh mochi squares that I asked for on top. I would come back just to have the mochi again and next time, I'll be asking for a double serving!

Lots of fun flavors and probably the best shaved ice you'll ever taste! Get the mochi toppings! Melon flavor was a little artificial tasting, but lychee and mango were so delicious

It was refreshing! Now when i come back i will Be trying a different flavor because the one i tried wasn't as good as my wifes! She had a really good flavor called the best'.

One of my favorite shave ice. The texture of the ice here is unique because it's soft and I love the flavors of the syrup. They tell you that if there are any bare spots on the ice, you can go back to the window and they will add more syrup. Flavors that I got: Mango, Ube, Calamansi. All of these has good flavor. I add calamansi to add a mixture of tartness to my flavors but it was sour compared to my other 2 flavors and not a good mix. The flavor is great but I recommend combining with other flavors. I love the mango (sweet) and ube (sweet and earthy) flavors. Cute chickens are always walking around the tables. It's entertaining while waiting in line. I would definitely visit again when I'm back on the island.

I've been wanting to try a Hawaiian shaved iced since I was a little boy watching my favorite Disney movie Lilo & Stitch. My friend who knows this surprised me by taking me here without telling me where we were going first. I was so excited. I got a large bowl of the "Sunset Beach" passion orange, mango, and guava flavor, and topped it with fresh mochi and li hing mui powder (on the employee who served us recommendation). It tasted amazing, I don't know if this is going to sound stupid, but it tasted exactly as I imagined; light, fluffy, and snow-like. I really enjoyed the mochi on top as well, it really set everything off. All in All, Ululani's Shaved Iced exceeded my expectations and was an amazing treat on a hot summer Hawaiian day.

This place was packed so we expected it to be the best shaved ice on the island. We were wrong. It was decent. The portions are smaller than other places, and if you order ice cream on the bottom, good luck finding it . A few of the flavors had a very artificial taste to them which I did not enjoy. We found somewhere else we liked a lot better with a better price for what you get. Waiting for over an hour for mediocre shaved ice is not on my list of things to do while on vacation.

Who knew shaved ice is an ART. It is phenomenal here! Service was amazing and the employees go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. They go out of their way despite being busy to ask if people need anything else or if something could be better. Delicious shaved ice, it feels like ice cream it's so smooth. Honestly, probably the best mochi I've ever had, or at least in a while! So many flavors too, it's hard to choose! They take the time to shape the ice and clean the cups, they are awesome. New favorite!!

Whenever we come to the islands, my wife needs to have shave ice daily. After reviewing several locations, we are picky shave ice snobs, Ululani's comes up. when it comes to shave ice, the ice must be shaved. Meaning it should be fluffy and soft not crunchy like crushed ice, which is what a lot of places tend to do. The flavor of the syrup was good. I tend to go with the fresh fruit kind as I'm not a fan of the sweet imitations flavored syrups, although, as a kid, I loved them. I had their No-ka-oi combo with ice cream and mochi. My wife had the sunset beach. We were happy with the choice. Nothing fancy, nor the best we have had, but not the worst either. Solid product, even for self proclaimed shave ice snobs. Plenty of seating on the patio. All tables are either under the patio or have umbrellas. If it's busy, you may be out of luck. Maybe the best shave ice on Maui based on our experience so far though. No-Ka-Oi! Mahalo.

I was in Maui for my baby moon and shave ice was at the top of my list. I was so bummed that it wasn't until our last full day on Maui that we tried Ululani's! It was so good and everything I expected. Wish this existed in California! The texture of the ice was so, so soft and the flavors I chose were so good. Do not go anywhere else in Kihei for shave ice, GO TO ULULANI'S!

The syrup flavors are ok, the star in this shaved ice is the ice itself. The texture of the shaved ice is soft and creamy and melt in the mouth. The azuki beans are also tasty

Shave ice everyday, baby! Nothing beats Ululani's. I can't rave enough about how consistently good their Hawaiian Shave Ice is and it's evident with the number of people making their way here for this treat. Service was full of aloha with all smiles and a genuine kindness. Was curious about some flavors and in a heartbeat I was offered samples. Calamansi is my new favorite here and Tiger's Blood is still up there as well as Lychee, Passion Fruit, Guava, and Mango. Haupia ice cream was bomb so I absolutely cannot skip this as well as snow cap as toppings. So shouldn't you. Located just across the beach, ample covered seating is available with colorful benches and tables. They also have a store next door for Ululani's merchandise. Always a sucker for stickers so got myself a cute one as a souvenir from this trip.

My favorite stop in Maui! Hands down, the best shave ice on the islands, not just Maui yet all the islands! Happy birthday to me. Thank you for the great service, friendly staff and fab dessert Ululani's!!

Love! So glad for the Yelp recommendations. We stopped at this location on the way to the airport. Next to a Maui Farmer's Market and ABC store. Shaved ice was packed with flavor. From tart to creamy flavors...we ordered 9 and all were very happy with their picks. Snow cap adds another dimension of richness. Left side is menu has favorite combinations. Or you can use the flavors list to make your own combo of 3 flavors. Staff were friendly. Covered area with picnic tables. Parking is available. Easy quick stop. Took about 10 minutes to get an order of 9.