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| - I am a "snow cone" snob. I grew up in Hawaii where we call it shave ice because it is quite literally ice shaved so thin it's like snow. There is a significant textural difference between what people perceive snow cones to be and what shave ice is. The texture of the ice and the flavor of the syrup really makes a difference! Having lived in Vegas for over 10 years I have been unable to find anything that matches the beloved Matsumotos and Aokis from the North Shore of Hawaii.
Until now.
Snow Ono is incredible! I had heard there was a Hawaiian shave ice truck here in Vegas and immediately had to find out the who, what, where, when. Following her on Twitter makes it easy to figure out where the truck is and when at any given time.
The shave ice is the bomb! It comes in four sizes - Kiddie, Small, Large, and Bowl. You can choose up to 3 flavors - there are over 30 to choose from including local favorites POG, Li Hing Mui, and Lilikoi. Ice cream, azuki beans and mochi are extra but there are free toppings such as sweetened condensed milk (snow cap), Li Hing Mui powder, and a sour spray. The price is very reasonable considering the portions are incredible - we have had the Large $5 and the Small $4.
Long story short - they make onolicious shave ice and I will be seeking them out this hot Vegas summer!
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