About us
We at Mahalo Shave Ice do our best to introduce the most authentic tastes of the Hawaiian Islands to the Midwest. In Hawaii, vanilla or coconut ice cream is added as a base before the shaved ice and flavors. The final addition is the "snow cap" topping that creates a unique taste that you wouldn't want any other way! This taste truly sets us apart from traditional snow cones to Authentic Hawaiian shave ice.
What makes Mahalo Hawaiian shave ice different from other iced desserts?
In a snow cone, crushed ice cubes are drenched with syrup, resulting in a pool of flavor as the cone's base. In contrast, Hawaiian shave ice demands a special process involving freezing our blocks for at least 48 hours and then using a specialty ice shaver to achieve thin slices, creating a light and fluffy texture similar to fresh fallen snow.
The denser packing of the shave ice ensures that the flavor becomes intricately trapped within, offering a creamy and flavorful treat that differs from even regular shaved ice. With Hawaiian shave ice, each bite is a unique blend of texture and taste, making it a refreshing and incomparable iced dessert.
Don't Get Caught Saying Shaved!
Many people have the tendency to get confused on whether if shave ice is spelt or pronounced shave or shaved. However, the true spelling and pronunciation for Hawaiian shave ice is:
"shave" NOT "shaved"
Now on the mainland some people will refer to it as shaved ice, but in Hawaii's local language (Pidgin) - drop the "D" and it's "shave ice".