Attraction review
Haleiwa, HI, North Shore
Matsumoto’s shave ice
http://www.matsumotoshaveice.com
Ask the locals in Haleiwa, Hawaii and they will tell you that a visit there is wasted if you don’t try Matsumoto’s Shave Ice. This local shop, on the North Shore of Oahu, has been a favorite since the Matsumoto’s added their famous shave ice to their grocery store which opened in 1951.
Imagine a day on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. The sun is strong and the winds are high, bringing the perfect waves. Nothing would be better than mouth watering shave ice, just a short walk away.
And this is no ordinary snow cone. The ice is shaved right in front of the customer and topped with their own homemade syrups. The store boasts 36 mouth watering regular flavors which include such unique tastes as pineapple, lemon, coconut, banana, vanilla, root beer, lilikoi (passion fruit), orange, honeydew, bubblegum, lihing mui, lychee, cherry, green apple, guava, tangerine, green tea, creamsicle, strawberry cream, and coconut cream, to name a few. Customers can also choose from 3 sugar free syrups, special combinations and try some interesting additions such as condensed milk, vanilla ice cream and azuki beans.
The grocery store has been converted into a souvenir shop by the original owners’ son and his wife, but the shave ice remains the same. There are dozens of Matsumoto’s Shave Ice souvenirs to choose from. Once you have had a taste you will want to boast that you have been one of the lucky ones to make the trip to the small town of Haleiwa for a shave ice. Delicious.
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