Best Honolulu Shave Ice

Here's where to get shave ice around Oahu, for anyone in Honolulu chasing the island's signature cold treat. The list runs from old-school McCully and the Waikiki stretch of Kalakaua Avenue to Kailua on the windward side, with Matsumoto Shave Ice rounding it out. Waiola Shave Ice, a baby-blue original shop, shaves its ice extra fine and offers toppings like azuki beans and mochi. Island Vintage Shave Ice at the Royal Hawaiian Center uses fresh fruit and housemade syrups, and its Heavenly Liliko'i adds frozen yogurt, liliko'i, strawberries, boba and mochi. In Kailua, Island Snow Hawaii is a post-beach ritual where the Snowbama (cherry, Lanikai lime and passion-guava) is the famous order. Asato's Waikiki, inside the Hyatt Regency, makes housemade sherbets with local flavors.

Bring cash for Waiola, and book ahead on OpenTable for a seat at Asato's Flavor Lab tasting.