Nestled on a quaint corner on 10th avenue in Waialae, the aptly named Your Kitchen restaurant looks more than anything— like a small kitchen. Equipped with a six-burner stove, a dessert display case, and of course, the shave ice (no “d” necessary) machine, Your Kitchen reminisces to the plantation days of Hawai‘i when workers delighted themselves with this afternoon treat. The shave ice at Your Kitchen is soft, fine and delectable –almost creamy in consistency. I order the restaurant’s signature, the Fujiyama (the green tea cone) and after the first bite, my palate is delighted with its rich and decadent flavor. The homemade mix of bitter-sweet green tea and sugar complement each other perfectly. As I near the middle of the cone, I see the homemade ice cream and azuki bean interior that makes my mouth savor even more. Not only does Your Kitchen serve arguably the best shaved-ice on the island, but it also doubles as a Japanese take-out place. Displaying the passion for excellence that characterizes the effectively two-centuries-old frozen confectionary is husband and wife duo, Yasuyuki and Yukiko who both hail from Tokyo, Japan. Both Yasuyuki and Yukiko knew how popular the icy delight was among the locals and clearly have kept up with the high standards that come with such a simple dish. Having shave ice at Your Kitchen will make anyone a firm believer in the power of a sweet indulgence, and is a deliciously refreshing treat that you can savor while soaking up the hot Hawaiian sun.
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