Ah, Shave Ice: the quintessential Hawaiian treat. Not only is shave ice the perfect snack for a quick sugar rush after a day spent at the beach, but it’s one treat that’s pretty much exclusive to the Aloha State. You see, shave ice and snow cones are not the same thing — the consistency of true shave ice is that of newly fallen snow, not the granular and crunchy ice so many are used to. While you’ll find shave ice shops across the islands, there’s no better place to indulge than Matsumoto’s, which not only serves up the most extravagant shave ice we’ve ever seen but is perhaps the most famous shave ice spot in the state. 

Located in the historic surfing town of Haleiwa on Oahu’s north shore is this famous shop. What once began as a small family-owned grocery store in the 1950s before Hawaii became an American state has transformed into so much more.
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Matsumoto Shave Ice/Website
In addition to their famous shave ice, you’ll discover a variety of t-shirts, souvenirs, snacks, and more for sale in this colorful Hawaiian store.
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On a hot summer day, the store produces more than 1,000 shave ices, but that’s not why we’re here today. No, today, we’re talking about the single craziest shave ice treat we’ve ever seen.
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The Ichiban Special features a large helping of shave ice in any single flavor topped with sweetened condensed milk, azuki beans, mochi balls, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream — all served in an edible waffle bowl!
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Just look at this ultra-indulgent masterpiece!
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After you’ve tried this signature creation, but sure to stop by as often as possible to find your all-time favorite creation. Featuring more than 40 flavors, and the ability to choose up to three flavors in each cup, as well as a variety of extras, the possibilities are endless.
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No matter what you order, you consider your sweet tooth satisfied after just one bite of this famous shave ice.
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Matsumoto Shave Ice is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook. So, tell us, what’s your favorite shave ice flavor combination from Matsumoto’s?

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Matsumoto Shave Ice, 66-111 Kamehameha Hwy #605, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA