Friday, January 16, 2009

Waiola Shave Ice

I've been stalling on finishing up my Hawaiian food journey because I honestly haven't been able to stomach much of anything lately let alone write about it. But I'm finally back and feeling pretty good. Let's hope the chapter of morning sickness is behind me.
Sweet azuki beans and chewy rice balls are smothered in "I could never get enough" condensed milk. This is an Asian dessert dream. This is also a sweet, easy snack for the birds who anxiously wait for the next sucker to order this beauty so they could swoop in for the kill. I'm not kidding. These birds are aggressive and will do whatever it takes to get their beaks on as many azuki beans as they can. By the looks of their pudgy, fluffy bodies, they're doing quite well for themselves. So once you order this: duck, cover and run as fast as you can to your car to enjoy in safety (leave the windows up). We went with some friends and all ordered something different and all combos were good but mine was exceptional. I'm normally the type that likes to try new things all the time but I'm sticking with the azuki bowl. I could try the fruity flavors from my hubby and toddler.

Waiola Shave Ice (2 locations to serve your shave ice needs)
2135 Waiola St.             525 Kapahulu Ave.  
Honolulu, HI 96826         Honolulu, HI 96815
808-949-2269                808-735-8886

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