The primary difference between Hawaiian shave ice and snow cones is the texture of the ice. Snow cones are crunchy and made with crushed ice that's molded into a ball before being topped with flavored syrups. Hawaiian shaved ice is made by ice that has been shaved into a fine, powdery consistency.

As far as frozen treats go, shave ice in the Islands is delightfully simple. It's an iconic food enjoyed by Hawaii locals year round, and a must try for visitors.

Learn about the colorful history of shave ice in Hawaii. There's often a line of people out the door waiting to get a bowl of mounded, finely shaved ice, covered with rainbow-hued syrups. In fact, on a busy day the store sells more than 1,000 shave ice treats!