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Matsumoto Shave Ice

Haleiwa, HI • ★ 4.5 (6840 Google reviews)

Inside Matsumoto Shave Ice
Matsumoto Shave Ice photo from Google
Matsumoto Shave Ice photo from Google

The Story

The sweet scent of cane sugar and tropical fruit hung in the air, a delicious promise as the line stretched long and winding down the sun-drenched street. Beneath the warm Hawaiian sky, folks chatted and smiled, eagerly anticipating their colorful, towering shave ice creations from the beloved parlor. Each spoonful was a burst of icy, flavorful joy, a perfect, old-fashioned treat enjoyed on a bright Haleiwa afternoon.

From the Counter

Recent Google reviews

  • Robert Barakett

    ★ 5 • a month ago

    Extremely good shave ice flavor selections. They offer many toppings and flavor selection combos. The line went to the stores behind but the line moves fast because the workers work really efficiently. Very cheap shave ice too compared to other places in oahu with a large just being. A little over 4 and 1 for each added topping. Definitely go over here if you’re in the north shore.

  • Caroline

    ★ 5 • a month ago

    Got the tropical combo with condensed milk on top! My dad ordered all the lemony citrus stuff! Best shaved ice I’ve ever had and it’s literally $3.75 for a small! So delicious and refreshing and the service is so quick! Edit: Went back 3 times on my week trip!

  • Asher Ramaly

    ★ 5 • 4 months ago

    Lowkey really good for the price! We got the large shaved ice 3x flavors with ice cream on the bottom. The ice cream in the bottom was SUCH A GOOD IDEA. It sets the whole dessert over the top! We got the piña colada, root beer, and POG with icecream and it was incredible. The ice was just the right consistency….not too chucks and not too brittle. It was very well crafted and I appreciate everyone who is working behind the counter. They also have a gift shop attached to the main store.

  • Goutham

    ★ 3 • 3 weeks ago

    This spot is really nothing out of the ordinary; at the end of the day, it's just plain ice with flavored syrup on top. I found the syrups to be way too sweet and very artificial-tasting, and the mochi topping was just plain bland. There are always incredibly long lines here, and to be honest, I don’t understand the hype. It’s a mediocre experience at best. Save your time waiting in line and skip this one!