I walked all the way from Pier 2 (3 miles) just for this, and I would happily do it again. They only take cash, and they have an ATM just outside, but it didn’t work when we came. So, we turned right back up the street to go to the bank on the corner to grab cash just for this place. I got the mango strawberry sorbet after much deliberation. It was amazing as expected. My husband got the chocolate banana ice cream and it tasted exactly like the chocolate covered bananas we got in Japan at the summer festivals. Amazing in every way. You can’t go wrong with any flavor. Don’t sleep on this place.
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Great little local ice cream? shop in Honolulu. I make sure to stop by whenever I am in Hawaii for a little pick-me-up after lunch. Limited seating is available within the store vicinity. They have many different flavors available. Cash only; they do have an ATM right outside the door as well. I wouldn't say it's anything mind-blowing but if you enjoy the mom-and-pop-shop kind of feel, I recommend it.
Homemade in a styrofoam cup sorbet. Cash only but they accept Zelle or Venmo. They have outdoor seating and you pick your flavors from a freezer so it’s just like a store. It’s an in and out type of store front so there shouldn’t be long lines and you can sit and enjoy it or eat while walking. Because the flavors are written with permanent marker, my hands were stained. There were a variety of flavors and we went with the li bing pineapple mango sorbet. It’s like $10 so a little more pricey but you get a lot and can share. They close at 9pm which is on the later side for the stores in this area so it’s one of the later dessert spots open. I enjoyed the flavor and it didn’t melt quickly. There’s no parking in the area so easier to walk here or grab something k the way back to your hotel if you’re in this area.
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