Ice Blast Shaved Ice

Great Shaved ice like the ones you get in Hawaii. You choose your size and pick 3 syrups and add extras like ice cream.
The small was enough for my daughter and I to share.
The shaved ice is very soft and the syrup tastes great.

Let’s start off with the building… It’s small and kind of crappy. It’s definitely a hole-​in-​the-​wall place. The environment needs a serious makeover. But it is clean and safe!
That being said! The service is super nice and of course the shaved ice has lots of flavored and condensed milk! (Plus more toppings)
I was looking for this place specifically for condensed milk.
But the snow is fluffy and sweet!

Yum our favorite spot to take people from out of town. A taste of Hawaii on the mainland… basically super super soft shaved ice! The texture is spot on and they have a gazillion flavors. I go pretty simple, POG and coconut no ice cream, and topped with condensed milk. Don’t forget to sign up for their rewards program!!! Very generous portions and perfect for a hot day. Can’t wait to use them to cater an event!

Finally got to try Hawaiian shaved ice here and I loved it! It’s in the same plaza as Phuong Trang. There are four sizes: tiny, small, medium, large. But they really pile it on so even the small is pretty huge (enough for two people to share). I got the «small» with mango and pineapple syrup, coconut pineapple ice cream, and condensed milk. The ice is super fine and soft. I liked the syrup, though I think the combo of pineapple and mango were pretty similar tasting that I wished I added guava or something to mix things up more (you get up to 3 flavors of syrup). Would definitely come back to try the other flavors like Tiger Blood. Really good for a hot day and pretty cheap (with the ice cream add-​on it was about $ 4).

Coming back from Maui, I’ve been needing/​craving anything that remotely resembles Ululani’s shaved ice.
Here, the ice texture is right – but the syrups are disappointing. Where Ululani’s tasted like delicious sugar, Ice Blast’s tasted like corn syrup and were definitely «candy» tasting.
I’m very happy with the portions (they’re huge!) and they have lots of options and don’t charge extra for condensed milk – but this isn’t satisfying the craving unfortunately.

oh yeahhhhh!!! ice blast is the biznass! the tiny size is more than enough for the average craving and the syrups arent too sweet. Try the POG flavor! AND get condensed milk!
i’ll be back!

This place is perfect when you want something cold and sweet. I ordered a size small for my shaved ice with ice cream and the portion was still a generous amount! Luckily I shared with my boyfriend in order to finish it.
You can choose up to three flavors and putting the condense milk on top is a must!!! The guy who worked there was nice enough to put more on my shaved ice when I went up to ask for extra. The prices are reasonable for the amount they supply you with.
If you don’t know what to order they do have a menu next to the register if you can’t seem to decide!

Ok so I’ve had a lot of shave ice but never like this!!! This place hands down is the best I’ve ever had!!! This is compared to the famous Matsumotos shave ice in OAHU!!! (Theirs had more crunchy texture almost like a raspado)
The shave ice is so fluffy it has an almost creamy texture! Wow! My brain could not understand! My boyfriend got blue raspberry Hawaiian punch and pineapple and not only was it visually stunning it was delicious! I got blue raspberry mango and pineapple it was good :)
Its hidden in the convoy plaza between a beauty salon and a locksmith…

Meh. Pretty meh. Cheap, nicely sized, free sweetened condensed milk and good ice texture: those are the pluses. The one big minus: the flavors are pretty, pretty bad. We had a good 10 flavors between us at our group and not a one tasted anything like they were supposed to. The key to good shave ice is natural flavorings that really call to mind a passionfruit or coconut flavor… these did not. Not a fan, but at least it didn’t break the bank!

My fav shaved ice place thus far!
Light and fluffy shaved ice with plenty of syrup of your choice.
Up to 3 flavors on a medium.
They also have signature flavors such as the Rainbow which pretty much includes all the colors of the rainbow: D
I ordered my own 3 flavors with condensed milk on top. Wish they had put on more hahah
Will be back :)

Believe the reviews when people say the mini is enough for 2 people. I like to get three flavors then add pineapple coconut ice cream in the bottom. The three flavors we get are watermelon, mango, and strawberry. Can’t forget the condensed milk on top! Extra please and then more! They also have that fivestars rewards program card thing.
This is my go-​to spot for dessert after a heavy meal at Phuoung Trang which is in the same lot. There’s plenty of places to sit inside. With many ice-​based dessert shops opening on the Convoy Strip, stop by and give this place a shot. Good pricing with large amounts. You totally leave hydrated haha.

This place is great but a little hidden. The owner was amazing and the favors are made with cane sugar which makes a difference in taste! He will help guide you to the right flavor combo. Only 3 flavors even if you offer to pay more for a fourth. Have to keep the taste just right.
The kid had a tiny and thank was big enough I got the small and it was a bit too big for me. True shaved ice with great flavors and combos. The piña colada was a hit for my friend. The POG, Tigers Blood, boysenberry and Guava flavors were a big hit!

Located in the corner of this random shopping center, Ice Blast was recommended by my friends who lived in the area. Even though it was a Saturday night, parking was really hard to find which was kinda weird considering the hole in a wall location.
Anyways, the store was fairly small. There were a few tables and that was about it. Seeing how large each cone came out to be, we decided to share a cone and ordered the Pina Colada combo recommended on their menu. This consisted of pineapple syrup, coconut syrup, condensed milk and a hidden scoop of pineapple coconut ice cream within it.
Don’t be fooled by the contained sizes. Regardless of any size, each cone is stacked with another 5 inches of goodness on top. Even the tiny size ended up being huge. The price of the cone starts at $ 2.85 and you can choose up to 3 flavors. You can also add additional items like ice cream, mochi, etc. I highly recommend checking out their recommended combination menu.

Warning on sizes, the small is huge. Next time I’ll just get the tiny size because that’s too much slush for me. I got the mango and passion fruit with coconut ice cream. The shaved ice was good, but I spent most of my time trying to find the coconut ice cream in the bottom on top of all that slush. When I finally got to it I was disappointed. It was just a scoop of coconut ice cream. Not even a decent sized scoop it was a tiny scoop, but it was really good. There was pieces of coconut in it. If I could I would just buy the ice cream itself. Wish they could’ve put more.

My favorite is their root beer flavor :) I ordered a «tiny» size and it was huge-​wow!
Jimmy, the owner is patient and approachable. I look forward to having Ice Blast cater my Luau.

I’m a big fan of Hawaiian Shaved Ice. Tiger’s Blood, my friend. Tiger’s Blood, RAWR!

This place is a little hard to find it is tucked in the shopping center next to Phuong Trang. There’s some seating on the outside and inside but nothing fancy — the place was packed on a weekend afternoon.
MUST TRY and my new favorite dessert place in Convoy! I finally found a comparison to the unbelievable shaved ice that I tried in Maui! The shaved ice here is so smooth — nothing like the cheap and overly sugary stuff you get at the fair. The serving sizes are very large. I ordered the small for $ 3.50 and shared with one other person and we were both so satisfied.
Once you pick out your size you can choose the syrups you want. I went with one of the recommended combos that was pink lemonade, coconut, and guava and then topped it with free condensed milk which I highly recommend to do. Ridiculously refreshing!
They accept credit card and also have happy hours when the tiny size (more than enough for one person) is only $ 1.50. The service is also so nice and friendly. Will definitely be back here again soon.

A must try! Delicious, cheap and huge portions no matter what size you get!!! Don’t be fooled by the size of a small, they pile on and on. They even have HAPPY HOUR addition to already being really cheap. I know lots of shaved ice places have been opening in convoy but this one — harder to find and located in a hidden corner of a plaza, is a great place to grab a quick scrumptious Hawaiian shaved ice to go or sit in (not many tables) for cheap! The cashier’s are super nice and friendly. And if you do eat there, they will give you extra toppings to add on to what you’ve eaten off of your order, for free, sometimes a whole bottle of condensed milk is given to hold as a condiment too.
They offer a large selection of syrup flavors that can be mix & matched. And of course you can choose to add ice cream and toppings to your Hawaiian shaved ice. The unique thing about this place is they have this topping called Li Hing (salted plum) powder that reminds me of when I was young, sweet and tangy like the candies I use to eat. I don’t know what it is about their shaved ice because it’s so simple, yet so delicious!!!

I’m so glad we found this place! For some reason while we were in San Diego on a mini-​trip Brandon decided he was craving Hawaiian food. After wrapping up dinner at a Hawaiian restaurant downtown we had to end the night the right way.
We made our way over to Ice Blast and met Jimmy, the owner, who was very helpful when it came to grabbing an awesome dessert. They had all of our favorite flavors from our trip to the Big Island and he offered a snow cap for no additional charge. The smallest size is plenty for anyone looking for a refreshing dessert but if you’re feeling like a challenge you can go for one of the bigger sizes.
The best part of this place was that Jimmy was so nice and genuinely cares about his product and his customers. He talked to Brandon and I about restaurants and travel both nights we came into the shop and gave us some awesome tips. With the amount of amazing information he has about restaurants he should have his own Unilocal account, but his knowledge is just another reason to head in and grab some shaved ice.
If we’re ever visiting San Diego again we’ll be back!

This is one of my favorite places in San Diego, a true hidden gem! I heard about ice blast shaved ice after they were featured in the local paper. After many trips to Hawaii, I’ve become addicted to shaved ice and was all too happy to venture out and try this place.
This is authentic shaved ice, not that crunchy carnival crap, and they shave the ice in front of you off of huge blocks. They have 15+ flavors to choose from and let you mix and match. YUM! There are also add on options for fruit, condensed milk, toppings, etc. The portions are big and it’s relatively cheap for what you get.
This business is in the corner of a strip mall off convoy street. The only downside is parking, which can be tough to find. The décor could be better, but who cares when the shaved ice is SO GOOD!