When my friends and I were planning our 24-hour trip to Hilo, one of my friends put Kula Shave Ice on our itinerary. I didn't say anything, but in my mind I was thinking "why is Kula Shave Ice on our itinerary? We are going to the Big Island, not Maui!" You see, Kula is a district in Upcountry Maui, and I erroneously assumed that Kula Shave Ice was located in Maui, but in fact, it's in Hilo! The owners named their shave ice business after their name - kula translates to "golden", which is the last name of the owners Tiffany and Luke.
Honestly, I wasn't that excited to come here at first, because I'm not a big fan of shave ice (please don't hate on me for saying that!). But, after sharing a bowl of shave ice from Kula Shave Ice, I am now a FAN of Kula Shave Ice!
The ice is super fine and just melts once it hits your tongue - no crunchy ice served here.
The syrups are made with organic, locally sourced fruit, cane sugar, and filtered water - so much more healthier and tastier than artificial syrups. The homemade haupia cream (coconut whipped cream) is a must-try! It comes automatically with the Lava Flow pictured above.
They also sell organic acai bowls, cold brew coffee, and other thirst quenchers.
Not heading to Hilo any time soon? They have a second location in Kahuku on Oahu! I'm definitely heading here with my sons soon!
The Hilo location is open 7 days a week - 9 am to 5 pm!
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KULA SHAVE ICE
57 MAMO STREET
HILO, HI
808-731-4166
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