4. Restaurants

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts

1010 University Ave, Honolulu, HI, 96826
  • (808) 949-8984
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Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Menu

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  • Haley C.

    I love love love this place! I was brought here by a group of friends who told me, "you haven't lived until you've had bubbies!" And of course being new to the Oahu scene I was like, "what's a bubbies?" LOL. ANYWAY, this place gets an amazing 5 stars. I am a dessert lover and this place is a dessert lover's paradise! It is so inexpensive, and as a college student, that's a life saver! My favorite dessert here is the famous mochi ice cream! Without a doubt, hands down the BEST mochi ice cream, and I've had a lot of mochi ice cream! And did I mention the amount of different flavors they have?! Every time I go it's hard for me to not order one of each! Try it!

    (5)

  • Carmie A.

    Let me just say... I LOVE BUBBIES! So therefore, I shall always eat Bubbies Ice Cream. I love their Milkshakes, Mochi Ice Cream, Ice Cream Cakes, and Ice Cream, of course...! My favorites are the Oreo or the Mint Chocolate Chip. but Oreo always seems to win my tastebuds!!! If you are going to get Mochi Ice Cream, you *MUST* get them all! hahah! no its true! because then you can have all the flavors to choose from! I can never choose just ONE mochi Ice Cream!!!

    (5)

  • Johnny Z.

    I love mochi! Pop one in and you won't be able to stop, they're soooo good! Bubbies has plenty of different flavors and seasonal ones as well. Sucks they don't take cards, but i guess i can sacrifice a few bucks on atm fees. Want the best bang for your buck?? Try costco, you can buy a whole box for only $12.

    (4)

  • carlos c.

    This place is a little hard to find but damn! It's awesome. The coconut delight is something I would come back again and again for! Can't wait to try more flavors.

    (5)

  • Chuco T.

    Goodness, Gratious, Great balls of Mochi. My latest trip to this parlor of novel ice cream perfection, was in fact, my first time while the sun was still up. And even stranger, if turns out it was my first time actually checking in. This day time trip was much different from the usual after hours mochi ice cream run. There was no line out the door and the small storefront lacked the echoing buzz of customers that I had become accustomed to. Rather, I was one of two people in the store, and we had come in the same car. But make no mistake, I am not complaining about it at all. It was by far the best and fastest sefvice I have received at Bubbies. I even had a chance to actually browse the entire menu. Did you know they have coffee??? Within just a couple minutes of ordering, I got my mochi ice cream, and my new found iced mocha latte, and took a seat to enjoy. I will definitely make it a point to visit during the day more often. Because while the moci ice cream is always good, being able to get it into my hands immediately, makes it great

    (4)

  • Krissy -.

    I am not an ice cream lover, but my friend said I need to try this place out and have to try the mochi ice cream. I ordered the strawberry, vanilla and peanut butter. It's pretty damn GOOD! Now I want some mochi ice cream!! They are strict on bring outside food in so don't attempt it. Also parking is terrible. Very limited and tight. Better off parking at Burger King and walk over.

    (4)

  • Taya S.

    I love this place ! When I go I there I got passion fruit, and Chocolate mint. I tried chocolate espresso, h2o melon, lychee. They were all SUPER good!!!

    (5)

  • Mengying L.

    Tried the mochi ice cream FINALLY! ! Love it. Definitely gonna visit there next time for the ice cream and try their multiple orgasm. Looks so yummy! Can't wait.

    (5)

  • Latoya W.

    Red bean, guava and passion fruit rocked my socks!! The mochi was just perfect... They have so many favors, it's so hard to choose from but you can never go wrong with red bean. Cash only and always a line after night (college area).

    (5)

  • Ryan P.

    This is a two part review. 1) Ice cream = 5 stars. Good quality and taste. Very unique flavors. Love it! 2) Customer Service = this is were the 3 stars come into play. The staff was very rude and unhelpful in answering questions or recommending flavors. Now I understand there was a line out the door, but at least look happy to be there or have a job. This was a HUGE disappointment as the ice cream was exceptionally good. However, I am hoping this was an "off" night for the staff.

    (3)

  • Kristi T.

    Okay, yes.. Favorite ice cream place on the island. In all honesty. There is something for EVERYONE. I swear! Ice cream? Check. Milkshakes? Check. Coffee? Check. Mochi Ice Cream? Check. It has everything you'll ever want and need. Yay! MULTIPLE ORGASM. Remember it. Order it. Love it. Thank me later. Okay, seriously though. I don't know anyone who doesn't like it. Oreo crust layered with Oreo Ice Cream, Coffee Ice Cream, and Chocolate Ice Cream.. Topped with Fudge and Chocolate Sprinkles. Voilà. Multiple Orgasm. My personal favorite on the menu. I also cannot resist their milkshakes. Oreo is my favorite. Mochi Ice Cream is always fun, too. I always get six and for some reason, I always get full before I finish. So good, though. Must get them. Green tea is my favorite. Bubbies knows how to do Mochi Ice Cream. Yay! The staff is great. They know what they're doing, and they can handle themselves during a rush. It's almost always a rush at Bubbies, especially at night. The lines do get long (incredibly long), but the workers are always always friendly. Always. Sometimes they're worn out, but they still manage to put a smile on their face and get you your ice cream. Nay! If you've been to Bubbies, you know how long the line can get. Out the door and around the building.. Yup. Without fail. However, you know why the line is so long. The ice cream is just. that. good. Honest to goodness, see for yourself. If you're with a group of friends, the wait isn't soo bad.. And the ice cream you get afterwards makes you forget about standing in line in the first place. But yes, the line is a downside. The crowded space and lack of seating is also a "nay", but not a huge one because Bubbies can't help that it's popular. Did you get that Mean Girls reference? I hope you did. Anyways, yeah, the seating is a bust.. But that's okay. Go eat in your car. Nay! Speaking of car, parking is sometimes a bust. Almost always a bust, actually. It gets pretty crowded in the area. Don't worry, you'll find something. In time. Whether it be in the Bubbies lot, on the street, or in the BK parking lot down the road.. You'll find something. Now, go get that ice cream! Bubbies is a hometown favorite. Everyone loves Bubbies - Even Oprah loves Bubbies! Who doesn't love something that Oprah loves? Not you. Now, go and buy yourself a Multiple Orgasm. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Johanna M.

    I just want to update this review to highlight the awesome service we receive everytime we come here. The staff is super attentive and really friendly. It is always a pleasant visit at the university location and I remain a loyal patron of this shop because of it. Bubbies makes me happy and I always look forward to bringing new people to this little gem in the UH area.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    I drop into Bubbies whenever I have the opportunity. I prefer to go in the afternoon when the line isn't out the door and down the street. Usually I get a bowl with a couple scoops of Dark Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, but occasionally I'll get a shake (which tend to be pretty thin as far as shakes go) and maybe a mochi or two (which are unique and tasty but I'm not crazy about 'em). The people at the counter are usually pretty quick and friendly, but often I'll go in to find a particular clerk (he may be the manager) in a foul mood, and sometimes even short with customers. The decor of the place wants to be vintage, but I can never figure out what Laurel and Hardy pictures have to do with ice cream, and there isn't much of an atmosphere until the place fills up with rowdy college students. If you want great tasting ice cream, cake, mochi, stop by Bubbies, but expect a line - and get it to go.

    (4)

  • Ashley B.

    YUM! I love it. I love it so much. Every flavor I had was on point. I don't know what else there is to say, just go here.

    (5)

  • Hannah C.

    A liiiittle overhyped to be honest. The mochi is good but not AMAZING. it just tastes like regular mochi. I guess since it's cheap I can't really complain much.

    (4)

  • Raquel G.

    Bubbies is my favorite ice cream place to go to. I usually get the multiple orgasm or the oreo ice cream. The quality of their ice cream is perfect, so creamy and you are always satisfied going there. Tonight, the customer service was horrible. Right when I walked in the workers were yelling, giving extremely cocky looks and looked like they hated their jobs. I did not feel welcomed and honestly wanted to walk out. They were wearing extremely inappropriate clothing as well. Tight, and high short as if they booty cheeks were going to pop out.....totally unprofessional. I will not go to this location ever again. So thankful that the Koko Marina location knows how to give quality customer service.

    (2)

  • Mel V.

    If you dont drive slow and pay attention you'll.totally miss this place... Was craving mochi ice cream so we were in the area so why not... im not sure if its just me or the high demand, but its mot as devouring to me. Still one of the best on the island though im not going to lie. We also got the ICE CREAM PIE & that to me wad more devouring talk about multiple orgasm all right (the flavor we got) the ice cream and crust was delicious Aside from the cramp parking, cash only and lines We are sure to return again

    (3)

  • Jason L.

    The best damn home made mochi icecream EVER! Tried their chocolate mint, chocolate expresso, green tea, guava or was it passion fruit? and a couple of others. All of them were delicate, sweet, gewy goodness that just melted in your mouth as soon as it touches your lips! Wifey wanted to order the Multiple Orgasm and take it home, but that didn't happen since we had a long drive back up to North Shore. Try to stop by during the off hours as their lines can get pretty crazy!

    (5)

  • Lowana L.

    Many of you will be shocked to know that I've lived on this island my whole life, and not once did I ever try Bubbies. I know, shocking right?! Well this past weekend, I finally had the opportunity to do so. I walked in and noticed all the fan memorabilia on the walls and the massive menu board. But I already knew what I wanted, mochi ice cream! I debated for a while because my bf wanted to split a dozen, so that meant I could only choose 6 flavors! D: after quite some time, I decided on chocolate expresso, vanilla, strawberry, azuki bean, sakura, and lychee. I loved all the flavors, especially the sakura and lychee! But they were all great! I will definitely be back to try their ice cream cakes and more mochi ice cream! :)

    (5)

  • Taryn L.

    The best ice cream shop on the island. Period. No argument about it. Bubbies sells homemade ice cream. You can order ice cream from their case or get their famous mochi ice cream or a slice of one of their delicious ice cream pies or cakes. What would I recommend? While I'm a fan of everything they make, I do like to order a slice of their ice cream cake. A list of my favorite things: MULTIPLE ORGASM: Yes, you read that right. It is an ice cream cake with an oreo cookie crust on the bottom. There are three layers of ice cream - oreo, chocolate, and coffee. On top, there is a layer of fudge. It is so delicious, I can understand how they came up with the name. COME HERE LITTLE GIRL - I believe it is Bailey's ice cream on top of an oreo cookie crust. Between the crust and ice cream, there is raspberry puree to add a bit of fruit and a different flavor to the cake. In the middle of the ice cream itself, there is a layer of whole Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies. The Thin Mint cookies are THE reason why I order this cake. The ice cream is not too heavy in flavor. SMUD PIE - Oreo cookie crust, coffee ice cream, and chocolate fudge on top. Chocolate and coffee and ice cream all in one - I'm sold! DARK DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP (the name may be slightly different) - chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips. My favorite ice cream flavor of all time. I get it as a single scoop. STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE CHIP MOCHI - this takes the Dark Dark Chocolate Chip ice cream and stuffs it into a strawberry mochi. I love this combo! The strawberry and chocolate are the perfect pairing. As you can probably tell, the names of the desserts may not be the most family-friendly. The Bubbies in Koko Marina has names that are a bit more tame. Just be aware, the cakes and pies tend to be very hard, so it may take awhile to eat it.

    (4)

  • Elliot O.

    There is always a long line every time I come here but I totally understand why. It's Bubbies. I would have given it five stars if it wasn't for the wait and the limited parking space. I try to go to the one next to my house (Hawaii Kai) not only because it's close by, but also because there is no wait. Regardless, the ice cream tastes the same at both locations :)

    (4)

  • Mimi H.

    6 Mochi for $6.15 is a pretty good deal considering they are bigger and have unique flavors. Lychee -- Fragrant tasting Sakura -- My favorite. It was really good and creamy. I got the taste of rose milk tea but in ice cream form. Passion -- Very tart which could translate to sour if you eat a sweet flavor before. This was my bf's second favorite. Guava -- Fruity and strong guava taste. Green Tea -- Can't go wrong with GT. Pretty good and strong GT taste. Chocolate Espresso -- My bf's favorite because it tastes just like eating espresso beans! Double Dip Waffle Cone $4.57, a little expensive but a bunch of yummy flavors to try. Macadamia Nut -- Very nutty but didn't have any pieces of macadamia nut :( Coconut Delight -- Chunks of toasted coconut with chocolate swirls that aren't overly sweet or overpowering and add to the flavor

    (4)

  • Lynn C.

    I must've clicked between three and four stars about 20 times. I love this place but man, busy is busy here! I heard someone remark that the prices had gone up and the guy said "yeah...gotta.". But with that kind of business, its hard to believe. Five minutes before I showed up, two packed Japanese tour buses came by (I know cause BFF almost ran someone over because they didn't move). I usually just give up on parking in the too-small-of-a-parking-lot but was surprised to see some spots in the lot and pulled a quick u-turn. TIP: Reverse parking in this lot is a must. You could be risking life, limb, and vehicle otherwise. Anyway, their mochi ice cream is still the best. Some stores sell it up here on the mainland but the ones you can get fresh from Bubbies can't be beat. I had the White Russian (a holiday special it seems) and the texture of the mochi is perfectly soft and gooey. The ice cream was at a perfect temperature: not soupy and not break-the-tooth difficult. I also splurged and ate a kahlua ice cream scoop on a sugar cone. Also delicious. Can't go wrong with all these alcohol influenced ice cream. Anyway, totally awesome to come here if they have parking and they're not nuts busy. Otherwise, there's always snow ice on the other side I suppose....

    (3)

  • Trisha G.

    Everytime I come here it is a treat. I cannot believe how many people stop in and even when it's really late. There is often a line out the door. The wait isn't very long, since the place is small and people often come in groups, so WAIT OUT THE LINE. Parking is tight, but there is a small lot (shared with other businesses) and a limited amount of street parking. But it won't take you too long to find someplace to park. Again, stick it out. It's worth it. They are known for their varieties of mochi ice cream you can buy a small container to go, and it's a good idea. The regular ice cream scoops and speciality ice cream desserts are ALL good. The desserts have some racy names, so expect some awkward questions from the kiddos with you. :) My go to favorites: multiple orgasm dessert, scoop of blueberry cheesecake and red velvet mochi ice cream (which I believe has recently moved from seasonal to a menu staple).

    (5)

  • Bobby L.

    BUBBIES! The name never gets old. I first heard about Bubbies from a specialty market at home. I'm no connosieur of mochi but the packaging gave these little treats that extra umph that told me a purchase was warranted. I was hooked after the first bite. Perfectly soft and chewy outside with amazingly delicious ice cream inside. When I finially decided on a vacation in Hawaii, Bubbies was first on my list of places to visit. I didn't expect the store to be so quaint. The extravagent design of the box I had seen at Central Market inceptioned in my mind a grand lavish store rivaling French macaron boutiques. What was I thinking? This is Hawaii! I bought 12 pieces of mochi in a myriad of flavors. Better than what I had months before in a land far away! So light and dainty. I love these little treats! Bubbies FTW!

    (5)

  • JC C.

    - Yummy Mochi - Guava, Passion Fruit, Sakura, Lychee, chocolate, Mint Chocolate... All good! I need to try Mango next time... They don't have it today. - Ice cream are good too. (My kids have chocolate and Oreo Cookies) - Cash only Highly recommended!

    (5)

  • Samantha L.

    My boyfriend and i love mochi ice cream. On the mainland weve only had strawberry,chocolate,vanilla(the usual) but bubbies has a variety of flavors! The flavor is exactly what you expect it to taste like. Long line is definitely worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Amy G.

    The mochis from here are sent from heaven. If you don't like them I really don't know what is wrong with you. The consistency is perfect not too chewy and the ice cream taste just like the flavor its suppose to be. I'm lucky they ship this Jimbo's in SJ otherwise I would need to fly to Oahu more often.

    (5)

  • Edward W.

    The ice cream mochi here is to die for. I've never had ice cream mochi this good before. The more you buy, the cheaper it is so my group of 5 decided to buy 3 each. I ordered three different flavors, strawberry dark chocolate, green tea, and peach. I thought the strawberry dark chocolate was the best and certainly the most surprising of them all. The green tea was pretty good, but didn't have as much flavor compared to the dark chocolate. The peach had the least amount of flavor and just couldn't compare to the other two flavors. This place had a line out the door, but it moved along pretty quickly.

    (5)

  • Maria T.

    BEST ICE CREAM IVE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE. Well, it can't be compared to any other ice cream. Mochi ice cream is addictive and you can eat a thousand of them. They are small but good size to snack on one if you only want something sweet after dinner but you could eat non stop too if you are addicted like me. We usually get 12 and take them home. Try to it them in at least two days but sometimes they only last 10 min... FAV FLAVOR is Mac nut, but it's a special and I don't know when they'll have it back :( Azuki, green tea, choc peanut butter , Sakura too. I'm not too much into fruity ice cream but I'm sure they are good too. Can't leave Hawaii without having BUBBIES!!!

    (5)

  • Pam D.

    Wow! The ice cream is amazing at this place. I personally prefer the mochi ice cream; the texture is so perfect! Definitely my favorite stop in Town. $Cash only$ **The espresso and choc peanut butter were definitely my personal favorites for mochi flavors. I would say the fruity ice cream captures the flavor of the fruit really well. I highly recommend the lychee mochi.

    (5)

  • Bailu D.

    I like the mochi style ice cream. But it came in limited flavors. I did not see the flavor with nuts and many others that were in the review photos. I didn't even see mango. I guess that's seasonal. The price here is a bit cheaper than its retailers. The ice cream inside was not very naturally flavored. My biggest complain is that why the ice cream cakes have to be named in a sexually oriented way? That feels so low!

    (3)

  • Ernie B.

    Good ice cream but get with the program with payment! Its 2015! Do not take debit cards or credit cards-wrote a check and asked for a 2ND FORM OF ID!!! Haven't been asked that for YEARS!! People are paying with phones now!!! With the price of your ice cream people would pay for the convenience of having to pay with a debit card. By accepting debit and credit cards, I believe your business would make more money. People would spend more because they are not limited to cash only. Also, with all that cash exchanging hands, how do you account for all that?

    (1)

  • Lisa M.

    The ice cream is great. I love the fact that Bubbies is a local shop. However, I wish you guys made dairy-free ice cream for the lactose intolerant customers.

    (4)

  • Alexis Y.

    The spot is a bit hard to find but totally worth circling the block until we found it. We got lucky with parking in their lot but it is extremely tight and limited so expect to find parking on the street. This place is really great. Friendly people working behind the counter, wonderfully silly names for their desserts, and mochi that you can tell was made with fresh ingredients and love. Definitely try the lychee mochi if you are in the area! Cash only!

    (5)

  • Ellen W.

    Best ice cream/dessert place i have been to!!!! I loved the mochi ice cream and the ive cream flavers! Once again so DELICIOUS!!!!!!!!

    (5)

  • Un-Soo W.

    This is our second visit to Bubbies from SoCal--and it's still the best mochi ice cream we have ever had. This time, we tried the lychee, passion fruit, green tea, strawberry, chocolate espresso, and chocolate mint. Our favorites were the chocolate ones, because the ice creams were espresso and mint with chocolate mochi, which made for excellent combinations. If only they had a location in California. :(

    (5)

  • Henry H.

    Ice cream done right. Custom flavors. Mochi. Dirty names for the pies. I'm all in on this one. Tried the macadamia nut ice cream which was solid.

    (5)

  • Tracy K.

    Bubbies has been making super-premium ice cream and pies for over a quarter of a century. Translation: Its creaminess rivals even the most prestigious ice creams (dare I say it, Haag....D....), and it does so in our hometown of Hawaii. There are about two dozen ice cream and sorbet flavors at any given time, with seasonal specials like Choco Pumpkin. Prices are fair and weighed out to your heart's content. Their suggestive motto "Shouldn't you be lickin' something?" is evident in their ice cream pie names, making it a conversation piece in itself when hanging out with friends and family. My fave is strawberry cheesecake. I also enjoy their mochi ice cream which is also consistently good. They make coffees, shakes, and cakes as well. Try one. Try a few flavors. You will not be disappointed Note: The University location accepts CASH ONLY, unless you use a check with two (yes, TWO) forms of picture ID.

    (5)

  • Maggie Y.

    Bubbies is one of my favorite dessert places to visit in Honolulu. They have a wide variety of mochi flavors that I have not seen anywhere else in the states such as lychee, cherry blossom, red bean, rose, and much more. In addition to their delicious mochis, they also have various ice cream and ice cream cakes by the slice. The line can get quite long, but definitely worth the wait. There's seating inside, but it gets filled up pretty quickly, so you might have to wait. I've seen Bubbies sold in other places in Hawaii and the US. In Hawaii you may find it in small convenient stores. In California I know you can find it in a small store on Santana Row and at certain Whole Foods. Highly recommend trying Bubbies at least once if you're visiting Honolulu!

    (5)

  • Bryce A.

    Fun fact: my first job ever was at Bubbies, way back 6 years ago. I managed to get through the summer still liking their ice cream, and have made sure to visit every time I've been back in Hawaii ever since. The line can get long at times (especially at night), there's no public bathroom, they only take cash, and parking can get tight (though there is plenty of street parking nearby). But the line moves fairly quickly and the wait isn't that bad, and (most importantly) the ice cream is definitely worth it. You really can't go wrong ordering anything here. When I visit I usually either get the mochi ice cream or order a scoop or two of whatever I'm in the mood for. I'm a fan of the oreo ice cream and passion mochi. If you like green tea you should definitely try the green tea (ice cream and mochi are both delicious). They charge by weight for ice cream, so you can get whatever scoop sizes or flavor combinations you feel like. The ice cream cakes are also delicious, rather large, and hilariously named.

    (5)

  • Julie M.

    The best mochi on the west side of the Mississippi! The guava, lychee, passion, mango and green tea mochi are always a crowd favorite and in stock daily. The special flavors are hit and miss but most of the time they are a hit. I have been pleasantly pleased with the mochi selection and quality to the point that I feel no need to attempt to try anything else on the menu at this juncture.

    (5)

  • Jimmy J.

    We first went to the one at Hawaii Kai and had a great sundae - I believe all they sold was ice cream and maybe a few whole cakes. A few months later my wife takes me to the Bubbies off of King. I initially thought who in their right mind named the cakes. I never thought myself a prude but when I saw a little girl tell her Mom she wanted "more than a mouthful" - I was really skeved out and I'm not even a Dad. The cake I had was good but really, why name all the cakes with sexual innuendos? "Come here little girl", "functioning prostrate", "eat my balls", etc. Hawaii ain't the West Village of NYC or some other hip place only trafficked by adults. I thought I deleted this, but evidently it didn't go through. Keith, I was really upset when I left and I stand by what I wrote - you can have fun and be playful - but there are lots of little kids in there and you shouldn't put parents into the situation to explain to their kids what a name like "functioning prostrate" means. What sort of link do these names have to do with the product anyway?

    (1)

  • Wendy Y.

    Came tonight to Bubbies and they forgot to clear the register so they overcharged us almost $7. $25 for 2 waffle cones and 12 pieces of mochi ice cream. So disappointed. Maybe I should of caught it before I left. Won't be returning anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Heather G.

    Oh Bubbies, I will miss you when I leave Hawaii. Love the mochi ice cream here, it is unlike anything I've ever had. The scooped ice cream is really tasty too!!! Make sure you have cash on hand to pay!

    (5)

  • Tamarah G.

    Okay, so I went here for the first time last year on my first visit to Oahu and it was amazing. I was excited to come back again this time around. Sadly, my last experience was lacking. While I would give them 5 stars for the ice cream, I took one star for the poor of customer service, another for the menu planning - I honestly didn't know what the heck I was looking at, and the third star for lack of cleanliness - there was a layer of dust and buildup over all the curtains, fake plants and picture frames. Seriously, next time your in there, look up. It's almost disturbing how dusty it is. So, that's it. I wanted so much to like it, but I just can't enjoy my time in there.

    (2)

  • Tiff C.

    YUMMMMY! Went in after being soooooo ridiculously full from AYCE KBBQ... but STILL managed to enjoy every single bite of the mochi's we got.. We got green tea, strawberry, chocolate espresso and raspberry chocolate dipped. I wish I could try ALL of the flavors.. lol but my favorite was the raspberry choc dipped one! Chocolate makes anything ten times better and the raspberry ice cream even had seeds in it and was so good! Really enjoyed the mochi and can't wait to eat it again in the near future!

    (4)

  • Julianne C.

    I love their mochi ice cream! My favorites are the passion fruit & lychee flavors :) Although the super long lines can be discouraging on a typical Friday/Saturday night, it's totally worth it. Small ice cream shop, loaded with lots of flavors!

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    I've been here countless times. I always order their lychee mochi ice cream or their Multiple orgasms ice cream cake. They're both soooo awesome. Their line gets kind of crazy during the evening. And their parking and seating isn't all that great. Thank God I've always found seats. They should make a bigger location to fit everyone. The reason why I give them four stars is because of their seating and parking. If it could fit everyone and not feel so crowded, it would make the experience so much better.

    (4)

  • Walter C.

    The only down side is that they only take cash. Who carries cash anymore? Other than that. Damn good ice cream. You have to be careful of what flavors you choose cause some of them just don't mix well. But overall I have to say it is a good place for ice cream. Funny side note, when I use to live in Moiliili decades ago where this shop sits use to be the storeroom for the Crack Seed Store.

    (4)

  • Hello K.

    We went here twice !! Will definitely came back whenever we come to visit. Hand down the best coconut ice cream ever! The mochi was ok. The flavor was on point but the mochi itself was hard.

    (5)

  • Jenny N.

    Greeeeeen tea mochi was the best one !!! :) satisfied my craving for something cold and sweet :)

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    Been here many times. Bubbies is known on the island for icecream, you have to come early for at times the line can be out the door. I mainly come here to pick up my monthly mochi icecream with the mix and match options you can't go wrong also their icecream pies are great.

    (4)

  • James L.

    After a climb to the top of Diamondhead on a hot Hawaiin day, I thought it would be a good idea to treat ourselves to some Bubbies. First mentioned to me by an absolutely cool local girl I met. I asked my friend who now lives on the island to take us there. I'm pretty sure this is the correct location but the who cares, I'm yelping about the homemade mochis. They have so many different exotic flavors that you simply cannot find on the mainland. We lost our will power and ordered one of each of the flavors that grabbed us the most, so about a dozen. Simply put, it was damn good. The place is not fancy, nor does it look like it caters to tourists. So glad I heard about this. If you're visiting Honolulu, ask the concierge or a friendly local to point you in the right direction to experience this Japanese treat. You;ll love it, unless you have no taste buds, and you're welcome!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth L.

    Best mochi ice cream I've ever had - incredible flavors (so many!) and perfect mochi skin (thin and fresh). I usually don't love lychee, but the lychee was delicious, as we as green tea. Friend enjoyed the guava. $1.10 per mochi.

    (5)

  • Charisse O.

    Get the guava mochi ice cream! Love it!

    (5)

  • Jordan S.

    Open late, and some of the best ice cream around. Bubbies has a handful of great flavored ice cream that you can get in a cone, in a bowl, in mochi, or in a shake. They have tons of toppings as well which means you can basically get whatever you want. The only downside is that it is cash only.

    (5)

  • Michelle p.

    Great place, love the pies and mochi. The ice cream comes out a little too cold, and my spoon not only broke but hurt my lip while trying to eat.

    (4)

  • Jon T.

    maybe I tried the wrong stuff? but nothing was AMAZING to me, everything was good but not amazing. tried 3 different cakes (we shared, I'm not that fat ok?) and a mochi. line was long but moves pretty fast, tables are not hard to get as well. cash ONLY though! they could have definitely put a bit more effort into the cake displays though, the whole display was fogged over and you really couldn't see anything, what's the point of having a display then? sorry I'm really not trying to be mean but that's the reality. overall it was a pretty good place and I'm very glad I came to try it but to me it was a bit overrated

    (3)

  • Nelson Q.

    These guys are the Kings of Mochi Ice Cream! Service is quick and workers are friendly. Bubbies' menu is pretty extensive with lots to choose from besides mochi ice cream if you desire something else. A cautionary piece of advice to adults though....if your kids can read, try to prevent their eyes from glancing to the far right of the chalkboard where Bubbie's concoctions are. They have a couple of "adult themed" ones... A couple with their kids are perusing the menu and you hear "Eat My Balls...Buahahaha!!" The couple looks at each other with an "Oh no dear!?!?" kinda look, then the older kid says "I'll have a Multiple Orgasm!.....Buahahaha!!!!". Place is packed, line is out the door, and the Parents' faces were hella RED, like laying out in the sun without sunscreen red! We were already busting out in laughter, and the couple apoplogized for the two boys' actions who WERE NOT their kids but a couple of boy scouts that were on vacation...No worries sir, boys will be boys! Stop in for a sweet treat and a quick laugh if you're ever in the area....ALOHA!!!

    (5)

  • Kelly U.

    Bubbies is my absolute FAVORITE ice cream place! So many different mochi ice cream flavors that I can't get anywhere else! Just wish they had more parking.

    (5)

  • Joshua K.

    Best mochi ever. Passionfruit!

    (5)

  • Mindy D.

    Who doesn't like mochi ice cream, especially when they come in tropical flavors? The more you buy, the more you save-- fine by me ;) My favorites are the lychee, guava, green tea, espresso, and passionfruit.... pretty much every on the menu. Although Bubbie's is known for their mochi ice cream, they also serve regular ice cream and ice cream cakes. The line is usually out the door, but it will move fast. It's CASH ONLY, so have some bills handy and you're ready to go! P.S. There are no bathrooms here...

    (5)

  • Celia B.

    BEST MOCHI ICE CREAM, EVER! The line is always out the door, but it moves fairly quickly. The longest we have waited in line for was probably around 12 minutes, and was totally worth it! They also have cakes, and ice cream, and other items, but I have really only tried the mochi, with the exception of their coffee, which I would skip, and their macadamia nut ice cream, which was pretty good! We usually grab about 12 mochi ice creams to take home and devourer over the week. It is nice to get an assortment and try a bunch of different flavors. Our top favorite is GUAVA. It is soooo good! Other recommendations include: Green Tea Passion Fruit Strawberry/Raspberry Vanilla Mmmmm. If you've had mochi anywhere else, it does not compare. I am confident when I say that this is literally the best mochi ice cream you've ever had in your life. I did not like mochi ice cream until I tried Bubbies! And if you get it at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, or wherever else they sell it, it still isn't the same. The consistency, when served at their actual shop, is perfect and it's hard for other places to match! Perfectly cold, firm, and soft, all at the same time! ***THEY ARE CASH ONLY!

    (5)

  • Erika M.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! There's nothing like this in San Diego. This place is packed with a line that extends outside the door. They are super quick with asking for your order and delivering it to you right when you pay. My favorite mochi icecream here is the lychee, guava, and chocolate peanut butter. Decent pricing, and the mochi is handmade and soft. It's just perfect!

    (5)

  • Steven S.

    Oh, yeah!! It's a must if your are in Honolulu. Worth the wait in line and I don't wait in lines.

    (5)

  • Shanon R.

    I had gotten the mochi while grabbing a coffee at coffee bean on my first day. When I found out rhey had a shop I had to go. I am so excited ro try all the flavors. Just wish the kids were here too they would love this!

    (5)

  • Lei N.

    Of course when you're with a bunch of guys, they will pick ridiculous places to go for dessert after dinner, even if it's a drive to get there. From Pearl Highlands, we drove to Manoa for some late night Bubbies. Their parking lot was already full, so... we parked elsewhere. But of course once we walked over stalls started opening up. Yay for perfect timing. The line for Bubbies was out the door. Meh, sounds right, but still. WHY YOU MAKE ME WAIT LONG TIME FO ICE CREAM. It did go kind of fast though. I mean it's only dessert lol. Remember, CASH ONLY. Tables were already filled up, but we waited for our turn at the register before finding us a table, which wasn't so bad after all. We had better timing. The three mochi ice cream I chose that night: mint chocolate, vanilla chocolate? and guava--gotta try something different. instagram.com/p/e4FD_unt… The other two got the multiple orgasm and something with blueberries on it. instagram.com/p/e4FRnrHt… The multiple orgasm has to be my favorite so far, lol. Chocolatey goodness, so sweet and yummy. The first night was another I liked. Plain compared to the multiple orgasm, but still good.

    (4)

  • Leslie T.

    Bubbies!!! Who doesn't love mochi ice cream?!? Chocolate Mint -- yummm, light & refreshing Lychee -- very light lychee flavor, my least favorite for that reason Guava - intense guava flavor, my favorite of the fruit flavors Passion fruit -- tart, unique, my brother's favorite flavor Azuki/ red bean -- yumm Chocolate espresso -- yummm, strong coffee My favorites were the chocolate mint, chocolate espresso, azuki bean, and guava. The variety of flavors to choose from is great, the ice cream flavors are (mostly) strong/ intense, the mochi skin is thin, just super delicious & far superior to every store bought brand I've tried. I want to try all the flavors. Location: I thought this place was a little hard to find. Technically it was not on University but on the smaller Coyne St.

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    This place is located across the street from Pucks Alley on University Ave. Its been there for more than 20 years. I should know because the first time i went there to have ice cream was my senior year in high school. Found this place by accident driving around looking for late night ice cream places. yes sometime the line is long but the wait will be rewarding. The flavors of the ice cream are pretty much the same as back then with exceptional to some of the new flavors i've seen lately. My favorite is oreo and then the mint chip flavors. They also added mochi ice cream too. Service to me is excellent, and that's why i keep on returning to eat Bubbies home made ice cream.

    (5)

  • Kayla C.

    This place has the absolute best ice cream I've had in my life and that is no exaggeration! I usually get the DDCCC (Dark dark chocolate chocolate chip) and a scoop of the mocha chip with hot fudge. It's too good to ever venture out and try something new! My husband got a couple scoops of salted caramel and I tried it, I don't know how they manage it but they get the flavoring so perfect. It's one of those ice creams where you try it and you kind of taste it, YOU CAN TASTE IT. There is just no beating this place. It's a little expensive but SO worth it. And the staff is always amazingly friendly. I would be too though if I got to eat this any time of the day!

    (5)

  • JJ S.

    I think of the ice cream I had an my mouth waters.... SUPER tasty! Be ready to be in line for a while, but worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Mike Z.

    Freaking AWESOME!!!! Nothing more to say. Bubbies has always been a favorite of mine when when I lived there and when I visit Oahu I'm sure to return.

    (5)

  • Jinny P.

    SOOO good! I had the ice cream pie and the salted Carmel mochi and both were AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Mista H.

    Been there 3 times on this trip and all 3 times they got my order wrong. I am a native English speaker but can't get the right order for some reason even though we are speaking the same language.

    (1)

  • Frederick C.

    So my good friend who's living in Hawaii was like, "let me take you to Boobies!" I was like, "whaaat? What is "Boobies"? some kind of strip bar?" My friend responded, "it's even better!" lol, now I'm sure whether Bubbies is better than a strip bar is a matter of opinion, but we tried it, and I have to say its pretty good. I came in Feb/weekday and there was a short line but I can imagine during peak tourist times, this place can be out of control. When I walked in, I thought it was a small little store, but if you peak around to the back, there's more seating, which is nice. I think the main thing that everyone notices right off the bat when looking at the board is the interesting names for all the different desserts. There's some real funny names (see other yelp reviewer's pictures). I didn't get a chance to try any of them. I decided to go for the safe shot and get Lychee ice cream (I think, I forgot). Pretty on point. My friend got a platter of diferent mochis. I would say the consistency is pretty high quality, it has a firm outer skin taste but a soft bite to it. I would rate it up in my top 3 mochis I've tried (and I've tried a few in LA). They have some pretty unique flavors for the mochi. I would definitely come back to Boobies/Bubbies. It's cash only and parking was bad. Fortunately my friend knew this and parked on the streets near burger king which was a pretty short walk and we spent zero time searching for a spot. My friend knows his hawaiian dessert and this was spot on for sure.

    (5)

  • Tina T.

    This place was so good. I've had a lot of mochi ice cream and this place has one of the best. Arriving here, I could tell it was a good place as there was a line. Leaving, the line had stretched to outside so I'm glad I came here at a good time (this was around 9pm). Would definitely come back and try the other ice cream flavor. And remember, it's cash only.

    (4)

  • Cindy L.

    Yelp 31 days Challenge: 10/31 This place is almost always packed after 8pm. Yes, weekdays and weekends! It is Hawaii's favorite ice cream parlor. I came here two weeks in a row after dinner. Two weeks ago, they didn't have the multiple orgasm ice cream cake which I always get, so I tried their large sundae. Boy, was I disappointed? It was more like I paid $7 for whip cream. It was supposed to come with two choices of ice cream, which I choose strawberry cheesecake and oreo, but really I couldn't find the ice cream underneath the whip cream. I was pissed! But anyhoo, I can't let one bad experience ban me from Bubbies. Came back last week and had my "multiple orgasm" (oreo, coffee, chocolate) and "maybe the bag broke" (blueberry cheesecake) ice cream cake. Both were delicious and every bite of ice cream was good.

    (4)

  • Linh L.

    Must try their mochis! My favorite is their green tea. I am now an addict...http://www.mylsquared.com/2014/09/­getting-dessert-wasted-in-hawaii/

    (4)

  • Derek P.

    Well where do I start? They open at 10 am and have an abundance of creamy selections that left me standing there in awe of all the different choices. I went in looking for an alternative for an ice cream cake and left with their suggested "Multiple Orgasm" ice cream cake. So they say...this is not one that can be taken out of the box, cut up and eaten. They suggest to keep it in the fridge for about 3-5 hours to "defrost" it some so it can be cut. I was thinking it's gonna melt in 3 hours, but whatever. Ok, I get to the kitchen, get out a knife to cut it up and....uh...I am not getting the knife to go very far into that solid piece of edible delight. SOLID. GRANITE. Which ever adjective you want to use to fill in for HARD is fitting. I mean, I put my weight on the knife and it barely moved an inch into the cake. So I succumb to the initial directions. 4 hours of fridge cake defrosting...nearly the same result. So, I finally am able to get a slice out of it and OMG! I LOVE IT! The outer cover is like a fudge ganash or thick fudge with well coated chocolate sprinkles and 3 layers of ice cream. The top is chocolate, middle is a coffee or mocha, and the bottom is cookies and cream, then the crust is a quarter inch layer of crumbled oreo cookies. I must say that the name is nearly spot on! I will certainly be back to experience this brok da mout delight!

    (5)

  • CacaPooPo O.

    It's good but you could find better in LA. I thought their ice cream cakes were much better than their mochi

    (3)

  • Jordan Aaron C.

    If you love sweets, this is the best place to get frozen desserts!!!! Living on the island of Oahu has given me the opportunity to satisfy my sweet cravings at Bubbies. I have been coming here for my mocha ice cream since I was a little child. YOU GOTTA TRY... MOCHI ICE CREAM: Everyone has a favorite flavor or a flavor they like. Their chalkboard list must have a flavor or combo you like. I love how they have specialty ones. After sampling their whole list of mochi ice cream, I do my best to try one or two of their specialties. My family loves their green tea, it is always an automatic in my dozen to-go! MULTIPLE ORGASM: For chocolate lovers, this wills is mouth-gasmic. It is onolicious to the max!!! I could seriously eat this every single day of my life. Wells I haven't done it, but I am sure I would do it if I had the chance. Its layered ice cream (oreo, chocolate, expresso) with an oreo crust!!!! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. One tip: since its all ice cream, don't gab your fork or spoon into it, it will break :) Since my whole family loves their mocha ice cream I do my best to keep a dozen in our freezer. Whenever I am near University Avenue, I try to see if the line is short enough for me to drop in and out with a jar of a dozen mocha ice cream. P.S. CASH ONLY

    (5)

  • Kozue M.

    If you're craving some ice cream, this is the place to go!! They have the best mochi ice cream in town! They have a variety of flavored to select from and it's cheap! The more mochi you buy the cheaper it gets. They also have pies and regular ice cream or shakes too. But I always get my mochi ice cream (greentea, vanilla, and azuki) This place is always packed!! No matter what time you go, there's always a line but it goes by quick. You know it will be good if there's a line out the door:) Parking: there's stalls in the complex but if you can't find any, there's always tons of street parking available.

    (5)

  • Carly H.

    8.24.13. If I could only eat one thing for every meal forever and ever, I would pick ice cream. Thus, it makes sense that I have always LOVED Bubbie's even if the parking situation here can be RIDICULOUS. When I get a stall here it's even more gratifying & solidifies my reasoning that on that particular day it was meant for me to stop by here. I want to say that it had been over a year (or maybe two) since I had come to visit B. Mainly because I hardly come around the University area & also because I never really want to deal with the parking sitch. BUT...I just so happened to be in the area so I thought, why not check it out. Thankfully, I got the last stall (at the time)--SCORE!! Just FYI, I would highly suggest working on the backing up/reversing skills; due to the tight nature of this parking lot/area, backing in makes it a LOT easier to get out when you leave...just a thought :) Anyways, like I mentioned earlier, this visit was meant to be--I had been racking my brain for a cool birthday dessert/snack that I could bring to my biffle's birthday celebration later that night...(even though it slipped my mind that she is semi-lactose intolerant--I was just too excited that I was at Bubbie's--nonetheless I think the rest of us enjoyed it)! Since there were going to be a bunch of us, I opted to purchase a dozen mochi ice creams (almost one flavor of each off of the list; see Bubbie's photos). I believe they were $1.75 each? A bit pricey, but oh so worth it!! In my opinion WAYYY better than the Mitsukawa brand. There are also SO many flavors & flavor combinations--I hope they keep 'um coming! They also don't melt very fast (in my experience); I had to make a 30-40 minute drive home & they were just right to eat when I got there. On my previous visits, my usual order is a slice of the "Blow Me Up The Dryer" pie--SO DELISH!! Mint chip ice cream, fudge topping & and Oreo crust...YUM. I can't remember how much this was/is now, but I don't care, this is a must get for me whenever I come here. I can't remember if they take credit cards...I want to say no...be prepared to pay in cash! Bye bye for now Bubz, I'll be back for more of your delectable treats! Yelp 365 Challenge: #235/365

    (5)

  • Crystal C.

    I was excited for my visit to this place since I left the mainland seven days ago (yes, totes a tourist!) Got multiple mochi flavors and the multiple orgasm ice cream cake (which seemed to be a MUST GET per yelp recommendations).... So overrated, in my opinion :( perhaps I just had too high of expectations. I was more impressed with lappert's which I had in kauai but apparently there is one here and even some on the mainland too. All in all, I SOOOO could have done without making a stop here. OVERRATED :(

    (3)

  • Kanya G.

    I find myself craving the Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake way too many times. Sadly, I came to this location twice in the past week, but ended up coming home since the line was out the door and there was no parking at all, which is one of the biggest downsides of this location (the other would be the 'cash only' policy and I hardly carry cash with me). Nevertheless, this is a go-to place for me and my friends since they always seem to crave mochi ice cream. I'm not too crazy about mochi ice cream, but whenever I crave it Bubbies is my place to go. Some of my favorite flavors are sakura, lychee, and mango. 99% of the time, I come here for Multiple Orgasm... a 3 layer concoction with an oreo cookie bottom layer, oreo, chocolate and coffee ice cream topped with fudge... orgasmic indeed :)

    (4)

  • Amara E.

    Bubbies Ice Cream is pretty fantastic. I mean if you ever have a chance to walk by the one on University, the folks waiting patiently outside the door (and sometimes dangerously in the street!) show that the people have got a lot of love for this place. I'd argue that Bubbies is most famous for its mochi ice cream. My first encounter with mochi ice cream was the pre-packaged kind, Mikawaya. Not being a fan of mochi, I found the texture to be too thick and kind of like a layer of skin on ice cream (gross, I know). I also don't like how the mochi is so hard when you first bite in and generally stayed away from it. It wasn't until college that I was introduced to a whole new kind of mochi. The first time I stopped by this place was with a friend who was shocked, perhaps even offended, that I'd never tried Bubbies or even heard of the place. I ordered the coffee mochi ice cream and man, it was crazy good! The mochi was thin and I could easily bite in immediately after buying it. The ice cream was really creamy and had a good coffee flavor. Since then, I've been a die hard fan. I even wait in those lines (though I try to keep out of the roads). I've even branched out and tried their naughty ice cream cakes. Let me tell ya.. They are just as amazing as their mochi ice cream. Gotta love that oreo crust and fudge! It goes so well with their ice cream!!

    (5)

  • Mike B.

    Banana Oreo Ice Cream! How awesome is that? Pretty awesome. Everyone raved about the mochi and I tried it, but it is just not really for me. The ice cream was great though and I would go back if I was in that part of town.

    (4)

  • Nika K.

    This place is simply heaven. Came in here on a late weeknight, and the place was packed! Seems like a lot of college students come here. The menu is really extensive. So many different options and flavors. The mochi's are pretty darn good. I'm not a huge mochi fan, but this place definitely worth buying one. What I did fall in love with was the multiple orgasm ice cream cake! The slices are really big as well, so sharing with someone will be good since its hard to take this as a to-go. The prices are reasonable as well. They do have regular ice cream I tried the cookies and cream which is the best I ever had. If I ever come back to Hawaii again, I will definitely stop here more than once!

    (5)

  • Isabella B.

    Great concept for an ice cream place. The place is slightly hidden and there are few parking spots. When you get inside, there's actually quite a few tables and chairs for a small ice cream shop. Though all the flavors are listed on their website, there's boards on site that display what today's ice cream flavors and ice cream mochi flavors are. However, the mochi flavors are more than just your usual chocolate/strawberry/green tea flavors. Get out of your comfort zone and try a different flavor. I really wanted to try their homemade ice cream, so I got black sesame on a waffle cone. Tasted exactly like any other black sesame ice cream. I also got to try a chocolate espresso mochi. To make it a little easier to eat I would flatten the mochi. More creamy goodness. I definitely could taste the chocolate and the espresso, but there was a little more chocolate flavor than espresso. Mochi texture was soft. Cash only.

    (4)

  • Sandra B.

    Waited in line 20 mins and get to the front and see a sign they only take cash. Fine I just went to the back... Wait another 10 mins.... Smaller sign on register, no $100 bills. That's all I had. She shrugged and said sorry... Unbelievable! 0 stars for appalling service!

    (1)

  • Erin T.

    Totally underwhelmed with this one- maybe because I'd read such great things that I was expecting more. First off, I will say that it was my first mochi ice cream and I loved it! Nothing to compare it to, but it was definitely unique and I would definitely eat it again! Strawberry and vanilla were our favorites- the green tea was not good at all, despite all the hype. Beyond that, not much else to say. The location is off the beaten path and inside it seems very dated and not the cleanest. There was only one guy working when we visited after lunch and he wasn't friendly in the least even when we asked for his recommendations and suggestions. Steady stream of people in and out while we sat and ate our mochi ice cream from the plain black styrofoam bowls, so they must be doing something right. Price was good for Honolulu, too. We got 6 flavors for $6.50.

    (4)

  • tracy n.

    Dear Bubbies mochi, when I am in Hawaii, I eat 10 mochi a day. When I'm here in Seattle, I can only get my greedy hands on 9 mochi per week (nine mochi in one box). Thank you for the jiggle in my thighs. love, Tracy

    (5)

  • Kat T.

    I've seen my friends come here many times and always wanted to try it. But finding that it was mochi and only thinking they had mochi I wasn't a fan. But then the hubby said it has other stuff too. Which changed my mind at 9pm after eating some Side street Inn. I needed dessert so we kept looking to see what was open. And whew finally a chance to try this place out. Not for the mochi but other stuff. Good stuff this place has. But the price is crazy. I like the name of the ice creams Sundays like bubbacious. But when I got it was actually surprise that it was nothing but a brownie, scoop of ice cream and whip cream with hot fudge. Well I guess it's bubbacious but yeh nothing to special to talk or go back to. I would have tried the mochi but I'm not a fan of the outside so that's why i just stuck with getting ice cream. But other than that the ice cream was good. The one that was good is the Mac Nut ice cream, banana Oreo and mango. OK yeah that's what we ordered but I did sample other flavors. LOL. I would not know when to come cause when I got here it was busy and during the time of ordering and eating my dessert in the car it was busy. But it does go by quick so just be ready and not like me trying to figure out what you want still be clueless when it's your turn. Friendly, nice, fast and great workers. I'd come back to get something different or maybe try the mochi. Parking is small and you have to share it with other shops. There is street parking but make sure you read the signs.

    (4)

  • Phil C.

    Great and yummy mochi. Probably the cheapest I have paid for. The menu consist of sexual context, funny! The picture of the owner on the walls looks like a old porn star! Very good and crafty place! Would cum again!!! Lol

    (5)

  • Mikolo R.

    Great selection but overall nothing out if this world. Had three Mochi flavors: strawberry, green tea and lychee. Not too sweet. Good consistency of Mochi. Don't be surprised to find a line out the door.

    (3)

  • Isa M.

    Bubbies is one of my favorite dessert spots for sure! This place definitely had something to do with the growing popularity of mochi ice cream in Hawaii. Choose from a variety of classis and unique flavors. You can even get chocolate dipped mochi ice cream. The regular ice cream is also very good. Personally, the Oreo, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Cappucino flavors are my favorites, and I have tried pretty much every flavor. If you're looking for a fun dessert, there is a variety of extremely perverted sounding ice cream cakes and pies to choose from! Come Here Little Girl, Maybe the Bag Broke, and More Than a Mouthful; just to name a few. The Mutltiple Orgasm is amazing, and they pretty much always have it. It's Oreo, Cappucino, and Chocolate ice cream in a fudge pie, with an Oreo crust. Fyi, the ice cream flavors and cakes/pies vary day by day. Don't expect them to always have what you want. However, you can always find something delicious there! Ladies, if it's your time of the month, this is the place to be. Gentlemen, if you've got a woman raging with PMS (don't worry, it only lasts a week), take her here and watch your troubles melt away (you're welcome). Most people don't know this, but they also will make you a milkshake out of any ice cream they have that day! Get creative and enjoy your calories! Just ask. ;) They are CASH ONLY. I usually walk over to Longs, which just down the street on Beretania, to grab some cash from the ATM.

    (5)

  • Lily B.

    Back to Bubbies for a slice of the "Multiple Orgasm". I'm a sucker for a mud pie. yelp.com/user_local_phot… I also tried "The First Knight". DELICIOUS. yelp.com/user_local_phot… Peanut butter mochi was okay. Oreo mint mochi was good. Mint chocolate mochi was the best. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The "Bubbalicious" sundae was the smallest and saddest looking sundae I've ever had... and it was $7. Will not order again. Lesson learned, stick with the mud pie! The line was out the door (as usual when we go) and the parking lot was full (but we got a spot when someone was leaving. The staff is working as fast as they can... Only crappy thing, still cash only.

    (4)

  • Crystal A.

    best ice cream in honolulu!!! Cash only

    (5)

  • Kevin X N.

    There's so much good stuff here, I wish I was staying here longer for vacation. This is a must visit dessert place, and you WILL find something you will come back for. I had the Multiple Orgasm, and an assortment of the Mochi (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Lychee, and Azuki Bean) They were all pretty fantastic. Ice cream tasted creamy and the texture was nice and fluffy. A couple of tips would be to expect a little bit of a wait, if you're driving, there's limited parking. If you're walking at night, go with a buddy, you pass through some dark corners and stuff to get there. Staff was very friendly and on my next trip back I will definitely come here again.

    (5)

  • Yuka N.

    I don't even remember how I found about this place but it sure is good!!! They have many flavors of mochi ice cream 2 choose from. The location is kinda out of the Waikiki tourist area.

    (4)

  • Denby R.

    Bubbies brings back memories.....all those good ones from the days of not knowing what their pies names meant. Back when their icecream pies held their original names. Who doesn't just love bubbies? The ice cream is wonderful, the mochi is the perfect texture (not hard or gritty), and the atmosphere is so cool! There is almost always a line here (unlike the Hawaii Kai location) but it's worth the wait when you are craving that sweet creamy delightful treat! 31 Yelps Challenge (17 of 31)

    (5)

  • Beverly N.

    Bubbies? the place to go every late night. Where are we gonna get ice cream at this time?! BUBBIES!! I absolutely love their unique flavors. I crave for the banana peanut butter, the oreo, the banana oreo, and the green tea. YUM! i gave 4 stars because the banana flavor always changes.. :/ i rarely ever get the PB banana or the banana oreo. Service is very friendly and fast. Employees are patient when sampling flavors, even if there's a long line. "don't worry about it" one guy said.

    (4)

  • Sara N.

    It was a 15min wait for us on a Monday night at 10pm. My personal fave was the lychee which was a light refreshing flavour could do without the passionfruit.

    (4)

  • Kelly Q.

    Mochi Ice cream, hands down the best! This is review for the towing company who towed my car last night. I parked at Bubbies, after my friend and I finished our ice creams, we thought it'd be nice to go play some pool next door. Of course, I didn't think about moving my car, just assumed that it would be ok to park there. (my fault) Sure enough, by the time, we left the bar, it was 12:30am. My car was gone. I saw the sign up top on the building, really small fonts by the way. Called the tow company, the person said it would be $167. I said fine I'll get a ride and pick it up. I show up with my DL then they told me CASH ONLY. Who carries around nearly $200 bucks around? Nobody said anything over the phone when I called. Frustrated. People: DO NOT PARK AT BUBBIES IF YOU ARE GOING BAR HOPPING.

    (5)

  • Nat W.

    Awesome place to get a late night dessert after having a dinner with your friends! The place is always crowded with a line out of the door. This place is very small and the ordering system is kind of inefficient. They have really good mochi ice cream. The flavors are extensive. They are really hard so let it sit for a while. As to their regular ice cream. I definitely recommend the macadamia nut ice cream. It is absolutely delicious, though it's pricey. It is like $5 for a small cup. I guess one minus star for limited seating and no bathroom.

    (4)

  • Huntting B.

    Yum yum yum...Yum yum yum....Yum my Bubbies...Yum my bubbies! So delicious! Be prepared for a wait to get your mochi ice cream and you'll likely feel a bit frustrated that there is only one guy behind the counter...but you'll still wait and you'll be happy you did! We tried almost all of the flavors and they were all pretty much awesome

    (5)

  • Matt H.

    The dessert spot in Honolulu! We always visit Bubbies when we're in Honolulu and the sweet tooth hits. They have tasty mochi with an extensive flavor selection. Ice cream you say? Yep, they have an equally sized selection of ice cream, which make for a delicious shake! Lastly, they have some cake and pie selections for an added bonus. Be forewarned, there can be a line at night, especially on the weekend. So worth it!

    (4)

  • Don-Michael N.

    OVERRATED! Basic...u don't want to be basic...this place is basic. Got the mocha ice cream..eh. Orgasm cake..meh. The hype is NOT real people. Hawaii needs to up their ice cream game.

    (1)

  • Seiko I.

    Loved Mochi ice cream! The indoor seating was cozy and cool. Learned that Bubby means a grand-ma in Yiddish language. Who doesn't like grand-ma's cooking ;) my favorite was Lilicoi (Passion Fruit). If you like a tangy and fruity, I recommend that one. Went in the middle of the day (2pm)on Friday and there was no line.

    (4)

  • Ryan H.

    The ice cream is top notch, smooth, and creamy. They are famous for their mochi ice cream which is a flavored mochi with flavored ice cream inside. These are really awesome frozen treats and the best around. They only take cash or local checks so bring plenty of money. They also have lots of different varieties of ice cream cakes and desserts with hilarious names. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Jeannie E.

    A must if you're here. Try them all! Chocolate peanut butter is addicting...green tea is always good. Sakura is light and fragrant...I could go on! I need to come back here to try the rest of their desserts!

    (5)

  • Keith C.

    If you like ice cream mochi, this is your place to go. Tons of delicious flavors to choose from as well as some very interestingly named desserts to choose from. We all got a variety of mochi ice cream and I loved it. Not as much of a fan of the non-fruit flavors, but that's probably just me. I loved the lychee and passion fruit ones though, and they all look really nice.

    (4)

  • Henry F.

    The mochi ice cream is really tasty. If you have never had it before you are in for a treat. The place gets real busy on a Friday night. So be prepared to take out.

    (4)

  • Brandy W.

    Rewind to 2008: Here I am hanging out in my college apartment in Los Angeles when my roommate comes in with groceries. Being the nosy person I am, I start sifting through them. (Sharing is Caring!) "What is this crazy Japanese box of circular cold things? " And this ladies and gentleman, was how I was introduced to mochi ice cream. I was immediately hooked. I discovered I could never make it back from Ralph's right away before the ice cream melted. It then became a race of getting out of the parking lot, blasting the AC and throwing them immediately in the freezer to avoid the melting. Back to 2010 when I first moved to Hawaii (Waikiki, where else?): "Hmm I'm craving ice cream. Let's yelp it. ooh Bubbies is high up... wait what? mochi ice cream?" What a find it was. Nestled near UH, Bubbies not only provided me with my fix, but provided it at almost $1 each! We returned every day for the rest of my mom's stay here. Now that I've moved out of Waikiki and started actually watching my diet, I have lost close to 20 pounds. Unfortunately, Bubbies doesn't fit into that equation anymore. However, when I'm in the area with a visitor, I'll gently use them as an excuse to stop by Bubbies. Parking here is tough. If you can find parking in the shopping center, it will be tight. However, some patience with the nearby roads will grant you parking. The line has never been too long (Yelp Diddy Riese if you want to see long lines) and the price is just right. Now head on over and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Lynae L.

    The line gets pretty busy by the end of the night, but if you come here early you can walk right in. Probably one of the best mochis I've ever had. I love their passion fruit one! The mochi is soft and fresh and ice cream tasted great.

    (5)

  • Brenda L.

    I love bubbies! Favorite ice cream is cocodamia. I believe it's seasonal and usually, we buy the whole bucket for about $70 when it's available. My family finished it in about 2 weeks. The lines are usually very long, but service is very fast! Love the diversity in there.

    (5)

  • Cheri L.

    We and our kids shared and tried mochi ice creams for vanilla chocolate, Sakura, passion, red bean, mint chocolate, and green tea. They all love them! Their regular green tea ice cream is also tasty! It's nice place for the snack and dessert during the vacation in Hawaii!

    (4)

  • Bryan A.

    Mochi ice cream is great. Be prepared to wait in a long line, but the wait is worth it. Good for kids because they have a lot to choose from.

    (4)

  • Allison D.

    The mochi ice cream is delicious! Try raspberry, green tea or sakura (cherry). Cash only. Gluten-free. Safe for people with Celiac disease.

    (5)

  • Amy G.

    "ice cream?" " BUBBIES!!! " Their mochi ice creams are amazing! I usually stick to the green tea and sakura or some chocolate one as i find a few of the others like lychee to be a bit sweet for me, but very good as well. I'm a HUGE fan of their strawberry cheesecake. if you're lucky, you'll bite into chunks of cheesecake :) Came here last night and discovered the LI HING MANGO mochi ice cream. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMM :) i regretted only buying one. this is my new FAVORITE flavor. I think we all agreed on that last night when we each bit into our own li hing mango. Parking here can be crappy at times. but i always seem to find parking if i wait a min or two. The lines do get long. Out the door to the sidewalk long. But that just goes to show how delicious these are. and def worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Janel Y.

    I wish I knew about this place the past couple of times I've visited Oahu. If I had known, I'd be here all the time! When we came, it was quite crowded, with a line out the door. We bought 6 and I thought the wait was worth it. The mochi was soft and chewy and the ice cream was creamy and smooth. Now that I know about this place, I can't wait to come back!

    (4)

  • Jorelyn A.

    3.5 stars. This review is based on just the mochi. I wish I tried the multiple O cake. If you've never had mochi, I could see how you would think this is damn good. They did have great flavors - like the pb chocolate, guava. The mochi was well made. I just don't think it was at orgasmic status, which I expected based on these reviews. I'm even going to say that Trader Joe's mochi is comparable. I definitely wish I got the multiple O cake.. next time! Oh and they must freeze dry the mochi or something because if you bring a bunch home, they're fine when you get home. But, if you bring some home and put them in the freezer to bring to a friends house 30 minutes away at night - they're not fine! Melted puddle of mochi. I didn't hold that bit against my rating though.

    (3)

  • Minh L.

    I tried the homemade ice cream mochi. There were so many selection to choose from. This place is a great spot for desserts after a long day at the beach or after dinner. There was a line stretching out of the door but when I finally went in the place feels like you're at home. Cool spot to visit. No wonder there's a line. The people don't lie!

    (4)

  • Coleen F.

    I really wish there was a Bubbies on the west side since I know a lot of the residence on this side would go more often! The lines are quite long, especially during and after dinner. If you're patient, this a great place for dessert. The mocha ice cream is so yummy and I love taking 'em home with me so I don't have to keep making the drive. :p

    (4)

  • Phil C.

    Upgraded to 5 stars I forgot to mention this little gem in my previous reviews, but aside from my staple 3 places (Side Street Inn, Cinnamon's, and Marukame Udon) that I take visitors, I also venture out to University to get some mochi from Bubbies. What is mochi? "Mochi ice cream is a Japanese confection made from mochi (pounded sticky rice) with an ice cream filling." Thank you o'mighty wiki. Wiki knows all. *Sacrifices virgin* Anyway, you could get mochi ice cream on the mainland, but how many places actually have as many delicious flavors of mochi or for that matter, produce them locally? If it's more than a few, I'll actually be shocked...Isn't everything made in China these days? Moving on, lines here are usually out the door, but the wait isn't very long (a brisk 5-7 minutes is the most I've ever waited here, and it's barely enough time for me to choose which flavors I want). Oh so many flavors...sakura, strawberry, lychee, mango, cantaloupe, green tea, azuki bean, pistachio, passion fruit, chocolate vanilla, vanilla (bean), and chocolate peanut butter are the ones I've ONLY tried so far. The soft mochi outer layer mixes with the firm, sweet ice cream that melts in mouth and its flavor stays on your lips. Food porn. BTW, there's at least 21 flavors, and Bubbies continues to create new delectable flavors...Mochi overload. If you decide that you are not a mochi-kinda guy/girl, then you must be a communist...J/K. But seriously. Bubbies also has other desserts, namely their ice cream cakes and ice creams; the ice cream is thick, rich, and creamy. If you're health conscientious, don't even think about coming here. Besides, when you're on vacation, what's a few inches to the waistline for some tasty desserts. If you didn't already read in other reviews, the names are a LITTLE dirty. If I already didn't feel dirty enough, ordering these desserts takes the remain dignity I had and throws it right out the door. These are excerpts from my last 3 visits to Bubbies: Visit #1 Clerk: Hi. What would you like? Me: I'll have "More Than a Mouthful." Clerk: I'm sure you would. Friend: That's what she said. Me: Yeah. Wait. What? - Hilarity ensues Visit #2 Clerk: Hi. What would you like? Me: I want a "Hot Mess." Clerk: I'm sure you would. Friend: That's what she said. Me: Yeah. Wait. What? - Hilarity ensues Visit #3 Clerk: Hi. What would you like? Me: I want a "Come Here Little Girl." Clerk and Family stare at me blankly. Sister: What's wrong with you? Me: What? - No hilarity ensues So to wrap it up: *Sacrifice virgin, long, but quick lines, get some mochi, food porn, a lot of flavors, "no like mochi, you commie," get anything other than mochi and lose your dignity, hilarity ensues. Another note: There's two locations (news to me): University and Hawaii Kai (never been to this location) One last note to the folks at Bubbies: I apologize for only giving you 4.5 stars in my initial review. I have learned the error of my ways. SMH. Also, please keep doing that thing that you do. Eating phat (and not fat) at your place, Phil C

    (5)

  • Dani M.

    I wish they opened a Bubbies in California. This will be one of the first places we go back to when in Oahu. The line was long, but that doesn't really matter since the employees are pretty speedy. There's an adequate amount of tables, although most people just take their orders to go. We ordered the mochi ice cream(s) in guava, lilikoi, and the chocolate dipped strawberry. We also got a slice of the "Lost in the Light" ice cream pie. Heavenly. The mochi was perfect. Not too chewy and not too sweet. The ice cream inside each was also very good. I wished they sold these flavors in the regular markets.

    (5)

  • Jack W.

    1. Value: bring your cash over for some of the nicest ice cream on the island! 2. Food: Home-made ice cream (smooth like Haagen Dazs without being over sweet), lots of flavors of mochi to choose from (chocolate peanut butter rocks the house) and ice cream cakes with awesome names (e.g. Maybe the Bag Broke fits blueberry cheesecake lovers) await your tastebuds in this joint. 3. Service: The staff are a delight when ordering from the counter. Ask for samples of some of the ice cream made that day! Bring cash or local checks because they don't take plastic. 4. Atmosphere: It's an oldie but a goodie. You're not here for the atmosphere, unless you like the lineup out the door to order and decor from the 80's. 5. Verdict: There are many places to go to for a cold treat on the island and this is one of the best!

    (4)

  • Charlene C.

    I had a hard time deciding what flavors to get. I ended up chosing Java Weave and Cookies n' Cream. They have some original flavors that they change up as well. Wow, nice texture and deep flavors! Not your typical Thrifty's for Baskin Robbins at all! It's less airly, a little more dense and a spoonful of flavor. If you're in Honolulu, skip the 31 flavors and stop here instead!

    (4)

  • Criselle O.

    I was so excited to try this place because I love mochi ice cream. We got all types of flavors but my favorite was rose and chocolate of course. I believe the misters liked the green tea the most. We got 6 for less than $5. Not quite sure the exact price was but it was relatively cheap. The place is kinda small- kinda expecting it to be bigger? Idk but the guy who served us our ice cream was really nice. We were circling to find this place and parking but we finally found parking in the back.

    (5)

  • Sandra N.

    MMM mochi ice cream!! I'm not the biggest fan of mochi ice cream but I had to try Bubbies. They have so many flavors to choose from! My bf and I tried nine flavors: guava, sakura, chocolate espresso, chocolate peanut butter, green tea, azuki bean, strawberry dark chocolate chip, ultimate chocolate, and chocolate mint. All of them were so good and flavorful! They each tasted like what they were supposed to. My favorites were the sakura, ultimate chocolate, and chocolate espresso. We also got a double scoop of ice cream on a waffle cone with Irish Cream & Mint Chips and Macadamia Nut. The ice cream was good but not amazing. I would stick with just the mochi ice cream next time. They have lots of other interesting desserts on their menu (with very interesting names!) I'll definitely try out one of those next time! :)

    (5)

  • My N.

    Cute little place. The mochi icecream never fails! Theres all sorts of ice cream to choose from. Ive always enjoyed reading their "creative" names. Must try when in Hawaii :)

    (5)

  • Linda W.

    Had lychee ice-cream here. The menu had weird names, but fun to read.

    (4)

  • Randoll C.

    After a most excellent dinner at Sushi Sasabune, what better way to finish off the evening than dessert at Bubbies. I've only had Mochi ice cream once before and it was a horrible experience for me because I was unlucky enough to get a mocha or coffee tasting mochi. I don't drink, nor do I like coffee. I love tea but that's besides the point. Anyway, ended up having a strawberry and a guava mochi and I have to say it was pretty good. I enjoyed both but I have to say that I like the guava more than the other. I liked how the outer layer blends well with the soft cool inside and how it tastes, period. I can now say that I like mochi ice cream. I like mochi ice cream.

    (4)

  • Lorilynn L.

    Never disappointed, awesome food, busy place, but line moves along and staff are very pleasant. Love the ice cream, its the best!

    (5)

  • Tiana K.

    Delicious ice cream! I went with my family and we got a bunch of flavors. I got the coconut delight, the coconut ice cream had a wonderful flavor and the swirls of chocolate really added to the ice cream. It was like the ice cream version of a mound candy bar on steroids. I love coconut and chocolate and this was perfect. My mom got the banana peanut butter, which was out of this world! The banana ice cream was honestly the best I have ever had it was almost a sorbet because it tasted so fresh, but at the same time was so creamy! I haven't tried the mochi ice creams but I have heard they are delicious.

    (5)

  • Peter A.

    Mochi is delicious! Nice cozy and quaint place, not to mention all the unique names on the menu. Makes the experience that much better.

    (5)

  • Skyla S.

    I don't know how I haven't been to this place until yesterday. Let me just sum up the strawberry dark choco chip mochi ice cream in two words - LIFE CHANGING. So ono! I think it is just a "specialty seasonal flavor" or something but it should definitely be a regular. If you are in the mood for ice cream at 10pm, they are open! AMAZEBALLS.

    (5)

  • Krista G.

    Excellent mochi covered ice cream with about 15 distinct flavors! Super affordable, too, at $1 per ball. The chocolate peanut butter and chocolate espresso were especially delicious. There will be a line out the door, but apparently a lot of people grab their ice cream and go about their merry way because there is ample seating inside (and their shop isn't very big--much smaller than their Hawaii Kai/Koko Head location. There is also a parking lot next to the store, but I believe you have to pay for a stall. ***BE ADVISED: This location is CASH ONLY!!!***

    (5)

  • Tamara P.

    Bubbies is well-known for not only their premium ice cream and desserts, but they are definitely the leader, as their website boasts, in mochi ice cream! They pack their creamy homemade gourmet ice cream into sweetened little rice confections (mochi) and the result is a bite-sized ball of heaven!!! They come in 20 sinfully delectable bite-sized flavors along with a special flavor added in for the month. Eat a rainbow of colors while you are there and take a tub home to enjoy for later. There are too many to choose from, but my personal favorites are chocolate mint, lychee, sakura, and strawberry. If you haven't tried one of these delicious balls of heaven, you must stop in the next time you're in the area. There is usually a line of people waiting, but it will definitely be worth the wait. Oh and please make sure that you have cash on you because it's a cash only establishment.

    (5)

  • Tracy Joy K.

    Mochi Ice Cream? Yes please! I have always been a big fan of mochi so I had to try the famous Bubbies in her native land. If you are in the Waikiki area as a tourist, you can actually buy Bubbies in the KimoBean Coffee shops, but they only offer limited flavors. I was glad that I had a chance to stop by the store to try more of the flavors. I tried - Mango, Passionfruit and Chocolate Espresso. Chocolate Espresso was great and probably my favorite out of the three! :) Now I had no idea that there was actually a bunch places in the mainland you can get Bubbies but it was just a must for my HI trip, as it should be for yours!

    (4)

  • Jhe Sang K.

    I was pleasantly surprised, me and my gf ordered the 12 pc mochi ice cream, price was very reasonable at 12.45. We got green tea, lychee, passion fruit, and guava. The passion fruit was a little bit too tangy for us, but the green tea and lychee was amazing! Guava was awesome too, but the green tea really hit the spot Will definitely be back! Lack of a restroom sucks though.

    (5)

  • John L.

    This place is awesome!!! If you're in the area you must stop by. The mochi ice creams are all fantastic. The flavors are right on. I think I tried half of the flavors. The names of the other concoctions can be a bit silly but there's nothing silly about the "multiple orgasm"!!!! Beware: Cash only!

    (5)

  • Aimee R.

    Homemade mochi?!?! I really want to stop my review here! That's all I have to say really! They also have a regular ice cream counter with all their own homemade ice creams and they make all sorts of crazy concoctions with super funny names! It's worth the wait (If there is a line). I know that they have outlets around Oahu that sell Bubbies but they have so many more flavors available at the actual location! It's also a little bit cheaper if you buy it from the original location. What I like about Bubbies vs. mochi that you buy from an Asian Market. 1) The outside (mochi) is not thick. It's nice and thin. 2) Great flavors of ice cream. For example: Mango Li-hing, Mint Chocolate Chip, Raspberry chocolate, Peanut Butter Chocolate...even their regular flavors like Green Tea and Strawberry are that much better than the store bought kind! Fyi: The store is small with only a few tables. The time we went we were lucky that hardly anyone was in line, but the times it gets busy is hit or miss. Restrooms: No restrooms that I noticed.

    (5)

  • Stephanie T.

    I'm always craving mochi ice cream from Bubbies and even more so when I have friends in town. I would have to say that my favorite flavor is their summer special, Watermelon. Everything is homemade, which is even better. No matter how long the lines are I'm always willing and ready to wait because they move fast and its worth it. There are tons of things to choose from. One thing you should know is the names of the deserts and pies can be a little offensive if you are sensitive, but keep in mind that they are all delicious and its good fun. This location takes cash only.

    (4)

  • Grace C.

    I wished I had enough time to keep coming back this place during my trip to Hawaii. I was told by some coworkers who grew up in Hawaii to have Bubbies on my must-visit list and Bubbies did not disappoint. I have never seen a place with such unique mochi flavors, decadent ice cream pies (though I did not get a chance to try), or creamy ice cream tastes. You can't go wrong with staples like the green tea mochi ice cream or the guava, but do save room for the chocolate dipped mochi! I tried all three flavors (vanilla, raspberry, and chocolate expresso) and do try them in that order so you can save the best for last. I was impressed that by the thickness of the chocolate coating and the freshness of the mochi ice cream. Great combination in a dessert. The chocolate mint mochi is not so bad either :) Their ice cream is pretty delicious too. Try getting a double dip with green tea ice cream and macadamia nut ice cream in a waffle cone. Comes out to be less than $5. Parking is very limited, especially if you come around midnight. If you try the afternoon on a weekday or even on a Saturday, you should have better luck. Cash only so keep those bills in your wallet!

    (5)

  • Mj F.

    I get why people like it. The inside looks cool and what not. I live far away and it's nothing special to drive out for. I can get my dessert somewhere else. Peanut butter banana shake was good. Triple o was ok.

    (3)

  • Christopher T.

    We enjoyed the mochi ice cream. We had guava, raspberry, mint chocolate, green tea, lichi, and another great tasting one (passionfuit?) Tip: if you order certain quantities, you get a discount. Pros: mochi is a fun way to experience ice cream and you can't go wrong with selection. Cons: place smells a little funky. Size of mochi is small. I didn't know what mochi was until we got our order. They should post a picture of mochi.

    (4)

  • Jane N.

    Softest, freshest mochi ice cream ever! They have some amazing flavors and their gelato/ice cream menu is very funny. My hawaii family always takes me to this place after dinner and there's always a line but it's totally worth the wait. The interior is very cozy and cute.. there is a college nearby so there's a lot of students that hang out at this location.

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Step aside freezer mochi ice cream, this is the legit stuff. Bubbies has an assortment of flavors for their mochi ice cream, which is homemade. You can actually taste the difference! The mochi is bouncy and doesn't just crumble when you bite into it. They're sticky and chewy! I had the Chocolate Coffee, Green Tea, a taste of the Honeydew and a tiny bite of the Strawberry Choc Chip. All were pretty damn delicious! Each one had its own distinct flavors and they all taste super fresh. My favorite would have to be the green tea - the matcha flavor is very prominent and it doesn't taste artificial at all. I wish I could just buy them all and eat every single flavor. I also wish I could take some back to NYC with me - it's just not the same when you buy it prepackaged from the freezer aisle!

    (5)

  • Noriko K.

    This is the place I always go to treat myself after having long day. My favorite favor is Macadamia Nuts. I always have macadamia nuts ice cream every ice cream place I go, but they have the best macadamia nuts ice cream on Oahu. I have tried all Mochi flavor, but my favorites are green tea and azuki bean. There can be a long line to the street, but hang in there. It's worth waiting for.

    (5)

  • Moke R.

    Can never go wrong with all the flavors of their mochi ice cream... just make sure you have cash, no cards.

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    Hidden and worth the drive. The Crab Bucket guys told me about this place. Big lines and delicious mochi. I got the green tea, peanut butter, chocolate covered vanilla and strawberry flavors. All of them were so good.

    (4)

  • Bao Q.

    This place has some sexual names for all their desserts. Its good, but Ive tasted better stuff in California. However i do recommend coming by to try it. everything i tasted was pretty much delicious.

    (4)

  • Jason C.

    Chocolate dipped mochi! WHAT the WHAT?!?!?! I'm gonna need to move off island to save my paycheck.

    (5)

  • Peter M.

    bring cash - I know it's supposed to be awesome, and it's not bad, it's just not outstanding

    (2)

  • Cat P.

    YUMMMM for the mochi ice cream! My faves were the espresso, green tea, guava, lychee, and mint chocolate! The ice cream was good too but I prefer the mochi ones. I didn't realize that they sold these at the stores, and now I'm gonna look out for them so I can always have a stash of it in my freezer!!! =D BTW, this place is cash only!!!

    (4)

  • Mike L.

    For my FINAL Hawaii review (for now anyways...), I decided to save my favorite place for last...Bubbies! If you're familiar with the Mikawaya brand of mochi ice cream they sell at Asian markets (the one in the black and tan box), they should give you an idea as to what Bubbies' mochi ice cream looks like. However, they don't taste nearly as good. Seriously, Bubbies blew my mind. I loved how creamy their ice cream was and how the mochi was thicker and more flavorful than Mikawaya's. It can seem like an eternity waiting for them to soften up before you can dive in, but it's well worth it in the end! Over our two trips to Bubbies (on back-to-back nights!), my friend and I were able to try most of the dozen or so flavors they had available. If we weren't flying out the next day (or if we had gone to Bubbies earlier on), we would have made our way through the rest of them too...along with the other assorted desserts Bubbies sells. All of the flavors I tried were pretty good for the most part, but my favorites were Passion Fruit and Guava, followed closely by the Azuki Bean. Lychee, Green Tea, and Chocolate Espresso were really good as well, but I'd suggest skipping Sakura and Chocolate Mint since they weren't as good as the rest. Considering they're just down University from the UH campus, Bubbies is pretty popular with tourists, locals, and students alike. In fact, it's probably a good thing I didn't go to UH like how I wanted to in high school since I might have been here all the time! Until my next trip to Oahu though, I'll just have to check out Whole Foods and see if it's really true that they have Bubbies in their freezer aisle. If they do, there's a good chance I'll do all of my grocery shopping there from now on.

    (5)

  • Celia T.

    Get Mochi when you are here. Chocolate espresso was a clear winner for me! They also have ice cream treats but really you come to eat the mochi. There are so many flavors to try so order up! I suggest ordering more than 2 because 2 comes in a bag and gets messy. We ordered 6 between two people and got a little plastic tub so we could save them in our room to eat for later. Once you get them, let them melt a bit before eating otherwise you will be chewing on hard rock! Parking-there is alot and people do come in and out a lot so its possible to get a spot, otherwise look for street parking.

    (5)

  • Cindy L.

    I think the mochi ice cream at Bubbies is probably one of my most favorite things I ate during my time in Hawaii. I only had 1/2 of 2 different ones and it was so freaking delicious, I immediately regretted not buying more (why we didn't go back for more will be explained later). The consistency and taste was perfect. Not too sweet and didn't give me a brain freeze. Wished they were a bit bigger. So why not 5 stars? The lack of efficiency. Bubbies really needs to have 2 lines/registers if possible. One line for people wanting mochi/cake (basically things they have ready to go already), and one line for everything else that requires a more personal touch (ice cream sundaes, drinks, etc...). Waiting 20-30 minutes in line for something that is already pre-made is ridiculous. Which is why we didn't go back for more (we foolishly only got about 8 mochi ice creams that we brought over to a friend's house for dessert to share). The thought of standing in that slow moving line again was not worth it...even though it was so damn delicious. Next time, I'm buying 3 dozen, dammit! - Cash only - no public bathrooms - parking sucks and the store is pretty hidden (store front is not on University)

    (4)

  • Jasmine C.

    Wheee! Mochi ice cream ftw!! I loved the lychee one the best! Couldn't really taste the guava as much because it was lighter. Chocolate espresso wasn't bad either!!! I wish I had more stomach to fit more mochis :D If you're a chocolate fan, check out the cakes too, with all those great titillating names ;)

    (5)

  • Bonnie M.

    There are others, but Bubbie's Mochica ice cream is the best. Mo bet tag den day rest.

    (5)

  • S A.

    Best...Oreo...Ice cream....that's the main thing I go for. Their Mochi ice cream is good too but I don't normally deviate from the Oreo.

    (5)

  • Jennifer S.

    Long overdue review for Bubbies. I have only ever tried their mochi (little pucks of ice cream surrounded by a chewy dough made of sweet rice, for the uninitiated), but they're so great, I have no need of any other treat! You can't go wrong with any of their usual flavors (guava and sakura are my favorites, even for this lilikoi girl), but their special seasonal flavors are the best! Pumpkin? I'd eat that in place of pie for Thanksgiving. Red Velvet? Really does taste just like the cake! Chocolate Mint? Like a mochi Girl Scout cookie! Almost always a line, parking is tight, and there is not always table space, but give it a few minutes and things will clear if you're patient. Besides, you can easily take mochi on the go. Only drawback are the cheeky sundae names which can be a little awkward when you take the in-laws. But everything is forgotten the second you sink your teeth into that delightful mochi!

    (5)

  • Li Z.

    If you are on Oahu and have not gone for mochi ice cream, don't bother ever travelling again. What is mochi you ask, mochi is a thin rice made puddy covering a wonderful center of ice cream (shaped like a ball)... and ladies and gentlemen, the best is at bubbies (the store bought variety can also be good but you can't mistake the vast amount of flavours that bubbies has). Also, when you do get your order, wait 3 minutes (longest 3 minutes of your life) but the ice cream needs to thaw a little to maximize yumminess and minimize brain freezes. Best flavours ever: 1. Lychee. No contest 2. Sukura - it's a pink flavour 3. Guava 4. Passion Fruit At this location of bubbies, make sure to read their dessert list. Because it is in the University area, all their desserts have a sexual name... Some quite graphic.

    (4)

  • Fiona L.

    bubbies had the tasties, yummies, to die for mochi ever. im totally bummed that there isnt one closer to me. but everytime im back in hawaiii, i will be coming here and will be gladly willing to wait in their super LONG line that goes wayy out the door. seriously its that good.

    (4)

  • Christine H.

    Mmmmmmmmm...mochi ice cream in many more flavors than the boxes of stuff I usually buy...and way better! Is there a place like this in the South Bay? If so, lemme know.

    (5)

  • Christina T.

    I believe everything here was homemade but I'm not sure. I went here almost a year ago but I cannot forget about their coconut ice cream!! There was chunks dark chocolate which was not too overpowering.. if you like chocolate that is. My all time favorite ice cream - my favorite item at Bubbies. I wish I was able to try other items on their menu but I was only in Hawaii for 7 days. I went to Bubbies once but if I got a chance I would go back for sure. I wasn't really a fan of their mochi ice cream though. There was nothing really special about it. They definitely have a variety of flavors for their mochi which is awesome. I would love to try their ice cream cakes. They have a decent sitting area. From what I remember the place was average size.. not too small but not big either. The place wasn't packed when I went there but there was a good amount of people going in and out. The parking wasn't too bad. As always I feel spoiled by the giant parking garages and lots we have in Vegas. I would say there was only a row of parking next to the shop.

    (4)

  • Jozlyn H.

    I love everything! Including the cute guy that scoops the ice cream here! Creative names of the flavors and of course....perfect ice cream and desserts.

    (5)

  • Nicole C.

    On the pricey side for the amount of ice cream they give. Very small portions and all the tables inside are wobbly. Ice cream tasted ok, nothing special.

    (3)

  • erika k.

    There's no better way to end a warm evening before heading back to the dorms than to stop by bubbies for some mochi ice cream. The chewy texture of the mochi is perfect and combine that with their ice cream and it's heaven. The only thing I don't like is that they're a cash-only place cause there were many times when I wanted to stop in but just didn't have the cash.

    (5)

  • Lily V.

    Fresh mochi tons of flavor choices ...tried red bean ok, watermelon tastes like bubble yum, chocolate mochi mint ice cream ok...unless you like the special flavors ...not any better than the kind you buy at the market as long as its kept at the right temp for mochi. Thought their mochi was over frozen therefore did not have the soft chewy mochi texture I was hoping of homemade mochi.

    (3)

  • Kali L.

    If you love mochi this is a great go-to spot. I think there was 15 or so flavors. I just sampled 1 of each.. I had to guess which flavor was which but it was fun guessing. Some of them were kinda hard to guess what the flavor was. Wlsh they gave me a breakdown of whlch one was whlch, maybe there was one n the lce cream shop l had my nephew dlstractlng me. Deflnltely a must go to lf ur lnto MOCHl!!!

    (4)

  • Kayfo T.

    My favorite late-night place for ice cream! The homemade ice cream pies are to die for! My favorite is the "knock me up on the blower." I keep telling myself that the next time I come, I'm going to try something different... but just like going to Zippy's and defaulting to the Zipac, I can't decide, stress out and order the usual. I hate too many choices...and Bubbies has many of them!

    (5)

  • M G.

    This place is open late...til like 2am. When I lived on campus my roomies and I would walk over on sunday mornings at around 1am for sunday sundaes :o)

    (5)

  • Gabby V.

    Too bad there's only a couple locations on this whole island! But all the time I always find the will to drive to bubbis because who could resist their homemade mochi ice creams or scandalous cakes? My favorite is the double double chocolate chocolate chip ice cream and the green tea ice cream. There's just something different about bubbis ice cream that sets it apart from other places. Maybe because the texture is so thick and creamy or that all their flavors are homemade. For whatever reason it keeps the lines longer than waiting to get in a club! The place is small with a rustic decor and walls bragging about the historic and popular aspects of the establishment. Somehow, no matter how many people come in and out, the workers here always manage to keep the place fairly clean; no sticky tables or slippery floors! It's so easy to find yourself craving for a quality, rich dessert. Bubbis will always satisfy your sweet tooth!

    (5)

  • The Dude ..

    Comfort food with lovable names. Multiple Orgasms, Maybe the Bag Broke, etc. Very creamy and delicious. I would have added another star, but this is something that you have to be in the mood for. It can sometimes be too much on a regular day. Ask me again tomorrow and it will be five stars. Hmm, I think I'll go there today. Yum

    (4)

  • Christena R.

    I'm in love...lust...love with Bubbies. I love mochi, but this was my first experience combining it with my favorite food group, ice cream. Every flavor I tasted was awesome...this is no ordinary chocolate, folks. Guava, Sakura, Tiramisu, Strawberry with dark chocolate chips. There are great standards, but try one of the daily special flavors. They don't disappoint. Totally worth the walk all the way back to Waikiki in the pouring down rain.

    (5)

  • Laura S.

    I live on the mainland now but every time I go back home, I find myself back at Bubbie's, whether through a conscious or subconscious effort... Their ice cream is as good as it gets and has a strong magnetic pull..... I must admit I'm a sucker for the coldstone chain but Bubbie's tops my list for being the University classic that it is - one of the few places that's STILL THERE when I go back to Hawaii! Oh and the writing on the wall - naming some of the ice creams, was just hilarious. I think there was one called "Come here, little girl." or something like that. I thought some of the names were so funny I may have even taken pictures last time I was there. I'll have to try to dig 'em up...

    (5)

  • Eric P.

    If you like Mochi, you'll like Bubbies. If you like regular Ice Cream, You'll Like bubbies. If you like Funky little one shot shops, you like Bubbies. If you like random capitol Letters, you'll like this review. and If you don't like ice cream at all, why are reading a review about an Ice Cream place?

    (5)

  • Jane C.

    okay, i know they're known for their mochi icecream, but i wasn't in the mochi mood, so i went for the macadamian nut icecream..and let me tell you, it was orgasmic. very creamy, sweet (but not tooo sweet), it's better than gelato, it's better than chocolate, everyone, it's Bubbies's macademian nut icecream!!!!!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth C.

    Best mochi ice cream EVER! They have so many different flavors that it's hard to just pick a few. I don't normally like mochi ice cream, but theirs is really delicious! They're not chalky and the skin is thin and chewy. Who knew ice cream could be such a great finger food?

    (5)

  • Lei M.

    this local eatery has been a university standard for a while. so imagine my joy when they branched out. the kahala location (though no longer there) was by the theaters and was the perfect little pick me up after a day of shopping or movies. much to my dismay, the desserts were given sanitized "g rated" versions of their original names: e.g. multiple orgasm was changed to multiple organism etc. the koko marina location is a good addition to the center and allows you to enjoy the marina and a cold dessert. i have only 3 things to say about things that you must try at bubbies. . . multiple orgasm macademia nut ice cream chocolate cinnamon ice cream

    (5)

  • chester c.

    Bubbies is so hard to find, but it was worth it. (I guess I should write down the address, but there was no big sign from the main street) Coming from a person that loves mochi (raiding friend's and family fridges for mochi) I didn't expect much from a mochi shop. I definitely liked the mochi and would eat the whole supply of mochi if the cashier turned her back. I would say it is better than Costco mochi. Highly recommended if in the mood for good mochi dessert. I had the vanilla, chocolate espresso, chocolate mint, chocolate peanut butter, strawberry, and green tea. I would say vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate mint were my favorites.

    (4)

  • vernice l.

    Excellent!!!! This place is sooo good! I REALLY wish there was a shop in SF. I ate soo much in Hawaii and this is one of the places where I probably gained those extra pounds. I came two here nights in a row. (I probably would have came here on the last day but did not have time....) We tried all the mochi ice cream flavors and they are ALL good!!!! This is a must stop place in Oahu.

    (5)

  • Miye I.

    Bubbies has the best ice-cream! I love their green tea ice cream, mochi ice creams. They also make great rootbeer floats w/ vanilla ice cream! Yum.

    (5)

  • Fancypants J.

    I had french toast, lychee and passion fruit mochi. These were the BEST mochi I've ever had. I wish they had been a little bigger. $5.50 ish will get you 6 of them, which I unfortunately had to split with mr Q. They sell these in the freezer section at Whole Foods for like $8 for 6 but now that I know how magically delicious they are, I may just splurge once in a while on a box.

    (5)

  • Eric S.

    Multiple orgasms in my mouth, words cannot describe the sweet sweet nectar that Bubbies offer. Just make sure you go to the one in the university center. Side note I think this place might be owned by Ron Jermey's pedophilic twin.

    (5)

  • Olive R.

    Good, but not great.

    (3)

  • Emily B.

    Mochi ice cream is the ONLY thing you should order here! It will take you several visits just to try all the amazing flavors. Don't even bother with the ice cream-- there is much better out there. The desserts with hilarious names are fun to talk about and are pretty tasty, but again... don't stray from the mochi! You won't be disappointed!

    (4)

  • Ro A.

    Lots of fun-flavored mochi to be had here! I love the old-school ice cream parlor vibe.

    (4)

  • Linda I.

    Guy: "Dude, there's this ice cream place in Hawaii called Boobies!" Girl: "Shut up. It's pronounced bub-bies. Not boo-bies" Guy: "Whatever... it's boobies. *laugh*" Well, however it was supposed to be pronounced, my boyfriend and I just HAD to find out if this place was as good as it sounded. Haha. We were coming from waikiki and just about had it with the heat and humidity when we decided to try and find this place. We knew it was on University avenue so we headed down the avenue until we hit UH. I asked one of the girls walking (who, by the way, looked very unhappy carrying her huge backpack while having to walk to the bus stop in about 98 degree/82% humidity weather) if she knew where it was. Thankfully, she did and told us we weren't far from it all. blah blah blah, we find it, we go in and see the variety of mochi ice cream on the wall. "Wow," I thought. "they have more than what you can find at any asian grocery store." So anyway, we're looking at the menu and I bust out laughing because of some of the crazy ice cream names they have: - Functioning Prostate (which, by the way, was very good) - Eat my balls - More than a mouth full - Keep it up all night Maybe I just have a dirty mind, but it was pretty funny to me and I began to think that maybe this place was pronounced "boo-bies" after all. To get to the point, this place is really good. So good, we went back the next day for more. If it weren't so far from where we were staying, we would have probably gone back everyday. The mochi's are a MUST. Try all the flavors if you can- they're delicious.

    (5)

  • Kelvin K.

    The selection of ice cream is pretty ridiculous with a bunch of adult (alcohol-based/inspired) flavors to boot. The quality is top notch and the flavors taste great.

    (4)

  • Mary c.

    This is always a nice shop to go after dinner or just meet up with friends. The dark wooded interior works well especially at night when you just need a snack and hang out, versus a brightly lit Baskin Robbins or Coldstone where you get your ice cream and it's just not inviting to sit down and enjoy the ice cream experience.

    (4)

  • Barry A.

    Bubbies is a must stop for all ice cream lovers. Bubbies on University is to Oahu what Mitchells is to SF. Bubbies though...more selection, more cozy, more flavor. Plus, where else can you get desserts named "Maybe the Bag Broke", and "Functioning Prostate"?

    (5)

  • Dana B.

    Wow! Great ice cream with some awesome Hawaiian and Asian flavors.

    (5)

  • elisa h.

    they have the best mochis i've ever had in my life however it's a tad on the expensive side. first challenge is to find the place. the first time we went there we were driving in circles looking for the place. trust me, it's worth your time. they have really unique flavors like sakura (cherry blossom flavored), lychee, coffee, guava (surprisingly my least favorite flavor) and my favorite, passion fruit. this place is a must for desserts.

    (5)

  • SweetChops S.

    chocolate jack daniel's ice cream. need i say more? well, yes. let's go with lychee (or azuki, green tea, etc.) ice cream-filled mochi...THAT YOU CAN ALSO GET DIPPED IN CHOCOLATE. and port wine sorbet? sweet. this place is also very kid-friendly. "fetal sugar cone" is the cute sized one (i guess those wanting to restrain themselves can have this one, too...). some racy names for the more complicated dessert creations. "come here little girl" and "multiple orgasm" are a couple. haha ok so maybe not *that* kid friendly. besides having rockin' ice cream and nice long hours (kudos to the friendly staff, too!), the interior is filled with an adequate amount of dark-finished wooden chairs and tables. pleasant and happy ambience. i'd defnitely take anyone who visits the area to bubbies!

    (5)

  • Lindsay T.

    My Bubbe (grandmother) loved this stuff. I can't say for myself cause I"m lactose intolerant, but I had a great time taking pictures of her in front of all the shop signs.

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    you're missing out. period. bubbies is the bomb! i usually get the mochi-balls, but all the ice cream is good. you know how all your friends rave about the mochi ball ice cream at costco and trader joes? well imagine *fresh* mochi ball ice cream...it's even better than that!! my favorites are the hawaiian fruit flavors, cause you just can't get 'em over on da mainland...lychee, mango, guava, lilikoi. they even have chocolate peanut butter and stuff like that. you'll probably need to serve yourself a cup of water from the sparkletts type dispenser near the front door, in fact you can dip your fingers in it when you're done drinking to get the mochi off your finger tips...i go every night when i'm on oahu. no fail.

    (5)

  • Diane p.

    Loove this place! Mochi galore and its open late. Just a quick walk from U.H. Havent found another place that carries so many flavors of mochi.

    (5)

  • Lena H.

    the peanut butter shake is so good with banana royale ice cream try it you'll be in love!!!

    (5)

  • Berna T.

    This is by FAR my favorite Bubbies location. It is walking distance from the University of Hawaii dorms so it's great for all you college folk :) Try every single one of their mochi ice creams. My favorite is sakura (cherry blossom). YUMMY!!!

    (5)

  • Erika B.

    Best mochi ice cream ever! Other faves include banana ice cream. Bubbies is great!

    (5)

  • Ruth D.

    ohhhh this place brings a huge smile on my face! I have been coming here since I was a kid! And I have been ordering the same thing green tea ice cream and cookies and cream. yummmmy! This place is opened late so if you're pregnant and craving really good ice cream you can send your significant other out there to get you your fixin! Trust me I have done that several times when I was pregnant. And I can't wait to pass the tradition of coming to this ice cream shop to her. Oh yes and the mochi ice cream is a must!

    (5)

  • Gina C.

    Dear God, Thank you for making Bubbies Ice Cream. Thank you especially for passion fruit mochi and for making my apartment only a couple of blocks away from Bubbies Ice cream.

    (5)

  • A. T.

    Fantastic mochi here, my favorites being the lychee (better than Polly Ann's in S.F.), pineapple-coconut (different from Polly Ann's in that it is pineapple mochi with coconut ice cream, not pineapple-coconut ice cream) and raspberry. The mochi was a little chewier than I'm used to, but this is the best I've ever had. (Okay, so maybe I'm giving this place an extra half-star because the girl working the ice cream counter was cute.)

    (5)

  • Andrew K.

    best icecream ever!

    (5)

  • Sue P.

    Absolutely love this place! I wish there was one in Boston! The ice cream names are creative, always a treat to read through what new names they have come up with. Must try the mudpies. Coldstone is nothing in comparison.

    (5)

  • Sophia C.

    I'd rate this place 10 stars if i could. I wish there was a Bubbies in California. Gosh, they have good ice creams. They are known for their mochi ice cream (comes in all different flavors like lychee, sakura, green tea, etc). And their ice cream cones are pretty huge...it's definitely a place to go to cool down in Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Carol C.

    if someone was smart they would open one of these babies here in california. i wanted to try and ship some home...but they open at noon!!! and no time before my flight. i'll have to order some over the phone and have it overnighted to me (they can pack it in dry ice, i'm told). THAT IS HOW GOOD THESE MOCHI DELIGHTS ARE!!! yum yum.

    (5)

  • Nicole N.

    The boxed mochi ice cream from Trader Joe's is nothing compared to the mochi they have at Bubbies. Bubbies' mochi is light in texture and the flavors aren't too intense. I tried the lychee, passion, guava, and azuki bean -flavors that you probably can't find on the mainland. I usually don't like Azuki bean, but it actually turned out to be the winner in my book. This is one of Oprah's favorite spots and now one of mine too! Yay!

    (5)

  • Taylor Z.

    mochi ice cream !!! I agree with Maggie C. lychee mochi is pretty awesome. Anyone planning a trip to Hawaii, should fit bubbies into their itinerary, if you are lactose willing/tolerant that is .... sorry vegans and those LI ! I have to admit that the first time I ever ate mochi ice cream, I did not like it. But with a few more trips to bubbies (and bites of friends mochi) it grew on me . . . and that is how I became addicted to mochi. If you never heard of mochi: Mochi is made from rice and can be molded into many forms . . . this case it is rolled into a little ball and stuffed with ice cream ... thus creating mochi ice cream. It has a dough-like consistency and has a sweet taste Bubbies offers a lot more than just mochi. You can get many delicious types of sexually named ice cream flavors , fantastic ice cream sundaes and shakes. ( I am a chocolate peanut butter fan now and forever) I always bring water with me to Bubbies . . . ice cream makes me soo thirsty after What does bubbies ice cream do to you ?? hmm ??

    (5)

  • Ed L.

    I'm not sure how much locations Bubbie's has, but I know there are 2 and here is the 2nd one. The other would be in Hawaii Kai @ the Koko Marina shopping center. With that in mind, I wanted some ice cream but was turned off by what Frostcity had. I did go into Frostcity and tried to be more receptive of that business, but maybe I guess I just love my ice cream too much, versus anything else in the marketplace this days. This Bubbie's is located in the Varisty Square mini shopping block, where Burger King is basically nearby, along with Kit N Kitchen, Rainbow Books, and Blazin Steaks, among other businesses in the area. It's great for University of Hawaii students and facility who need to get their ice cream on and don't like fro yo. The shop itself does not take credit or debit cards. Cash or in state checks only! I saw this on the door before I went in, so I made sure that I had enough cash on me. I tried to get the mochi ice cream, but I just had to get my favorite flavor from their stash: the Dark Chocolate Chocolate chip. So insanely awesome. Top it off with the strawberry cheese cake ice cream on a waffle cone and you have yourself a fantasy of a treat that is bliss. The prices are not that bad, as a double scoop on waffle cone coated me like $4, so that wasn't that bad. Maybe next time I will do the mochi ice cream thing, but I just can't say no to the ice cream. The staff was good and the service was fast, since there was a long line. The parking can be very scarce, but parking should be ok on the street and on Burger King's lot too. I don't think they check, if you are quick with your Bubbie's purchase. All I can say is that Bubbie's ranks 2nd to Cold Stone Creamery on my short list on where to go for premium ice cream. The others are Hagen Daz and Baskin Robbins, but nothing beats CCC. B+

    (4)

  • Jan T.

    2 words: MULTIPLE ORGASM Almost as good as the real deal. The line sucks though...especially on weekends. and parking isn't the greatest...but it's definitely worth the wait

    (5)

  • Kate W.

    I have had some mochi and when I had this I was not impressed. I wanted to like it, there was a line so I was ready to like it, but the outside of the mochi was grainy and it was really hard. The flavor of the actual ice cream was ok, but I expected the mochi to be soft and chewy. The mochi brand mochi balls from traders are better than this. Did not live up to the hype:(

    (1)

  • Stephanie P.

    $1 for a mochi .... sure!! They are delicious. Basic Mochi dough but the flavors are amazing!! Lychee, Choc Espresso and Choc Peanut Butter all 3 flavors were great! I could taste the peanut butter flavor as well as the lychee!! We also tried the multiple orgasm which was OMGGEEE!! 10pm and line was out the door...

    (5)

  • Carolyn C.

    This place is the bomb!!! $1 mochi ice cream? What a good deal for a homemade dessert :9 I wish I could take some home with me back to California :(

    (5)

  • Marilyn H.

    Don't be discouraged by the line that forms out the door because it's definitely worth the wait. They have a great assortment of mochi, ice cream flavors, cakes and shakes. I tried a few different items from their menu, but I would definitely recommend the macadamia nut ice cream and their guava flavored mochi. Cash only, so make sure you come prepared!

    (5)

  • Tze M.

    CASH ONLY. Ice cream love! Home made in Hawaii! I love supporting local businesses! There's a good selection of flavors and you have their experimental flavors (i.e. Jack Daniels Chocolate), which many is surprisingly good! They have ice cream pies, mochi ice cream, ice cream cakes by the slices, and coffee. Like many standing ice cream shops, there's specialty items like sundaes and such, but they're given interesting names... PG-13 names. They're open late on many nights. The few times I have gone around 10 pm, there's been a line out the door. But not to worry, the line moves fast! This is one of my favorite dessert places!

    (4)

  • Juan F.

    Best Mochi Ice Cream. They just have so many flavors of mochi and a huge variety of other strangely named but delicious desserts. Must try if you are in Oahu.

    (5)

  • Victor L.

    For some reason I really liked this place. It really stuck out compared to the other dessert places we went to in Hawaii. The mochies were so good! But, first thing's first. Let's start from the beginning. Do not expect to find parking in the tiny lot directly in front of this place. There is additional parking located just a few feet further in the parking lot on the other side, and parking on the street. When we approached the entrance, there was already a line outside. The customers are not bright because instead of lining up on the sidewalk, the line was halfway into the street. How unsafe and stupid is that. There should be some type of rope or something of this sort to prevent people from going into the street and getting hit by a car. Anyways, enough of that. Once you walk into this dessert place, you immediately notice the vivid, and overly complicated menu scribbled on the chalkboard and wall. Wait...you must be confused. Long lines, not so bright customers, and a really complicated menu? Why did I give this place 5 stars, you ask? Well, the mochies make everything better. They have a little under twenty different flavors of mochie. Each mochie is a dollar if you buy them one at a time. If you buy more at a time, you save a whopping few quarters, up until you buy 11. Once you hit 11, you get 1 free. YAY! So we had to get 12 mochies because it was the best deal that ever was. The one that tickled my fancy the most was the cantaloupe flavor. Next was probably vanilla and lychee. My least favorite was the chocolate espresso, which we needed to meet our 12 quota. I am really shocked that we killed ALL the mochi at the place! :O So good!

    (5)

  • Grace C.

    yummy multiple orgasm ice cream cake and coffee mixed with a scoop of my rocky road. Will return when back in islands!

    (4)

  • Paige L.

    CASH ONLY!! Bubbie's is just so much fun. Where else can you walk right up to someone and say "I'll have a Multiple Orgasm, please"??! Oh yes, the ice cream names are...interesting. This place is an ice cream lover's dream. They have soft serve, milkshakes, ice cream pies, sundaes, banana splits, and MOCHI ICE CREAM. You must try the mochi ice cream; it's what they're famous for! If you come between about 10pm-midnight expect a big line and limited seating. I brought some visiting friends here last year and they still say it was one of their favorite parts of the whole vacation (food wise, I mean). Seriously.

    (5)

  • Carolyn K.

    I came here 3 out of the 4 days I was vacay-ing in Oahu. Not even ashamed of it! My only regret is that I didn't get it all 4 days. Best mochi ice cream EVER. Better than all the other brands I get at Asian supermarkets. They sell other things like ice cream too, but I didn't bother with those. I was sad to leave them behind, but then I found out I could get Bubbies back home in CA and it was glorious. Where to get your Bubbies fix in Norcal: - Whole Foods - Lunardi's - Draeger's (they also have an exquisitely tasty Mango Mousse Cake)

    (5)

  • Trish A.

    Apparently I'm a bit of an ice cream fiend, and Bubbies is my new favorite fix!! I tried hella flavors while I was in Hawaii last, and will be making this a regular stop on all future trips. My favorite by far was the Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip mochi!! Amaaazing, soft and perfectly chewy mochi, great flavor, and thin crispy chocolate chips! I also liked the Chocolate Espresso, Green Tea, and Pistachio mochi. Of the regular ice cream I enjoyed the Macadamia Nut and the Chocolate Jack Daniels was interesting. I'm hoping my next trip out to Hawaii coincides with my or someone else's birthday, just so I have an excuse to get one of their super decadent looking ice cream cakes -- Multiple Orgasm fo sho!!

    (5)

  • David N.

    Mochi ice cream galore!!! Being Japanese-American, I'm surprised it's made by a Caucasian guy from New York. Damn good Japanese style ice cream, though. Also, a big fat shout out from one former New Yorker relocated to Honolulu to another.

    (5)

  • Diane S.

    Homemade mochi ice cream! I was looking for flavors we didn't have at the grocery. We got macadamia and guava, cool experience and it was good! Less than $2 a piece

    (5)

  • Steve L.

    Bubbie's, Bubbie's, Bubbie's! How much my family loves this place! We landed in Honolulu less than 10 hours ago, went to Yummy Korean BBQ in Makai Market Place, had ramen at Tenkaippin, and now Bubbie's for some mochi ice cream. Not bad, hit 3 eating spots in less than half a day. We were still on West Coast time that evening, which was 8PM Hawaii time/11PM PST, now getting tired, but still had to hit Bubbie's. My oldest wanted her own plate of mochi ice cream ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… ), so my wife and folks had the other plate of six. The favors we tried were H2OMelon (watermelon, green on the outside, red in the middle), strawberry, guava, azuki, sakura, blackberry, Kona Coffee, lychee, and lilikoi. I had a double scoop of passion-guava-lime sorbet with strawberry cheesecake ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… ). Since there was no chocolate, she had her own scoop of oreo crush chocolate ice cream ( yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… ). Yes, Bubbie's is now available in the freezer section in select supermarkets on the Mainland, but they don't have the variety like they do in the stores in Honolulu. Also like the old-style decor of this location, and looking at their interestingly name ice cream desserts. Wanted to try "Keep it Up All" night, but I thought it would be kind of difficult explaining to my folks and kids the name of what I'm eating. One visit wasn't enough. We got another one in before the end of our trip.

    (5)

  • Cyndi A.

    AHHHMMMAAAAAZZZING!!! The multiple orgasm was incredible! The kona pie (can't remember the actual name) was fudgy goodness. And the mochi ice cream was out of this world. We had the green tea, strawberry, raspberry (yum), and the vanilla. I'm a green tea fanatic and this definitely didn't disappoint. The raspberry was actually our favorite! Glad we don't have a Bubbies in San Diego or I would probably weigh 200 pounds!

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Tonight I needed a sweet treat after dinner. Thank goodness Bubbies was there to save the day! I have to be honest and say it was quite a shock to see such a long line out the door....I was a bit speechless. But I guess the long lines are a true testament to the draw and popularity of Bubbies. I made sure to make up my mind before it was my turn to order. I decided to order 3 pieces of the mochi icream, and chose the flavors green tea, strawberry, and chocolate peanut butter. I'm happy to report ALL were delicious! Just a NOTE: There are a total of 13 mochi ice cream flavors to choose from and they can be purchased in packs of 3 ($2.95), 6 ($5.60), or 12 ($10.00). They can also be purchased "to go". Also, it's CASH ONLY here. Needless to say, I will be soon returning to Bubbies if I have any more sweet treat cravings. I mean, afterall, I do have 10 more mochi ice cream flavors to try!!

    (4)

  • Joe L.

    Long line, but worth the wait. Their macadamia nut ice cream is bomb. They had about 100 other things I wanted to try also.

    (5)

  • Amy T.

    Ice cream was great! We had a scoop of Oreo and a scoop of banana dark dark chocolate. They charge you by the weight, which is new for me. Tried lychee, chocolate mint, and peanut butter chocolate mochi ice cream. Our favorite was the mint mochi. Mochi was a little too hard and cold for my teeth. I preferred the smooth and creamy ice cream instead. The line was pretty long.

    (4)

  • Grace O.

    About a year ago, I had their Chocolate Hazelnut ice cream, and I swear it was the best--BEST--ice cream i have ever had. But of course, it isn't a regular flavor, so I have yet to ever see it again :( Please make it a regular flavor! At least give us a way to know when it will be available! Because I would love to have it again! I love hazelnut so much.... Every time I go, I cross my fingers to see if there is their chocolate hazelnut ice cream, but if not their other flavors are good too. I love their Oreo ice cream or Espresso ice cream. I'll usually order some espresso, lychee or azuki mochi ice cream to take home. They also have really good ice cream cake you can buy by the slice. A local favorite--can't go wrong! There is always a bit of a crowd here since everyone loves Bubbies :)

    (5)

  • Leila M.

    I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! Their green tea green tea ice cream is really good! I also get their azuki bean because I love azuki bean! I suggest you sample it because you don't know what you're missing out on! The Oreo is AMAZE! Try it with a shake! If you're getting mochi ice cream, I suggest the green tea, mint chocolate and my all time favorite, raspberry chocolate chip!! You won't regret it I promise! Their ice cream pies are TO DIE FOR! I get the multiple orgasm which is Oreo, chocolate, and coffee with their Oreo cookie crust! I LOVE THEIR OREO COOKIE CRUST! I have to eat it with every bite! There's another one that's really good... I forgot what it's called but it's mint with fudge on top! Really good!! The only thing that sucks is the line and it's not that fast. They should get more workers or expand their shop (or relocate to a bigger place). If the line is long, then go to Hawaii Kai if you're going that way! They accept cash and card! But university only accepts cash... Or the other way around.. Haha

    (5)

  • Jhoren C.

    only negative which I wont minus a star for is that this place only accepts CASH, seriously though they should accept all major plastics if you ask me. I love coming to bubbies whenever I'm in the mood for some Mochi Ice cream and their infamous Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake, which is heaven in your mouth! can never get enough nor sick of eating it! it's that good!

    (5)

  • Sam T.

    The place is a bit hard to find. It's hidden on a side street, Coyne, one block north of King. Once you get there, you're set. Wifey got an assortment of mochi. I believe this is what they are know for. Got a chance to taste most of them and wasn't disappointed. I usually just get chocolate of rocky road. Glad I stuck with old faithful this time. Their chocolate is on the lighter, creamier side, but still quality.

    (5)

  • Holly B.

    There is almost always a line winding out the door with people waiting to buy ice cream. And we're no exception, patiently waiting in line until we get to order our ice cream desserts! Though I'm not an ice cream fanatic, my husband is and we inevitably end up here for dessert after a night out! Never disappoints and the coffee is good (so he says)! I love the mochi ice cream (so many flavors!) and the mini ice cream sandwiches.

    (4)

  • Vanessa B.

    My husband and I are always looking for something to please out sweet tooth and this place will def do it. It's a ice cream shop with yummy milk shakes, mochi, and ice cream cakes that are so delicious you will feel just as naughty as the names they title these decadent deserts. Yes, they have some naughty, nasty names for there desserts here so hopefully the youngins won't be paying attention. Over all though this was a cute lil shop that was really busy and for good reason. I feel they give cold stone a run for their money. If you are in Hawaii I def tank this is a place to of before you leave.

    (4)

  • Nico L.

    When my travel study group and I arrived in Oahu for our first day of class we were given a list of "things-to-do" by the groups from years past. At the top of that list was a place called "Bubbies", and by the end of our summer we had tried every single mochi ice cream flavor many many times over. It wasn't always my decision to roll up to Bubbies on the daily, but being 1 of only 4 guys in a class of 28, I usually found myself here going down the list of flavors on their menu. What to order: -Sakura -Lychee -Green Tea -Strawberry Sakura was the most popular flavor for our group, and for a DOLLAR EACH you could go to town on Bubbies without having to worry about breaking the bank. Bottom Line: if you're a ucla student studying at UH Manoa, you'll likely find yourself here 1...2...30 times during your stay. Tip: if you're 21+ the nearest bar is right across the street ;)

    (5)

  • Pablo R.

    Looking for dessert, I yelped up Bubbies. It was a bit deceiving to find because it's actually around the corner from the address. But it's in the same parking lot just on the backside of the building. The line was out the door and a couple of UH students were commenting on how the line is always long but moves gradually. I finally got inside and started checking the large menu. The ice cream and mochis are the draw here but they also have some unique desserts with sexual names. Now I'm not a bible thumper but the dessert names weren't "family friendly". The ice cream scoops are sold by weight. It's the first time I've seen this other than frozen yogurt. I had an ice cream sandwich touted with homemade cookies. I wish I hadn't ordered it. It was ROCK hard. Almost hockey puck. Don't get any pre-frozen treat here. The hardness made it even hard to taste. The ice cream scoop was decent but nothing amazing. I also had one mochi but it was like a Trader Joe's Mochi to me. Again, not impressed. Ice cream may be hard to find in this area so this place is doing well. Parking is easy on nearby streets.

    (3)

  • M B.

    The best ice cream on island! Very rich and creamy. You can taste the quality and your wallet will too! Lol. $17 for two cones O_0 My favorite flavors are: Mac Nut, Green tea, Java Weave and Banana Delight. You might be lucky enough not to wait in line, which sometimes could be up to 20mins. Only thing that keeps me from giving this place 5 stars is the decor and service. This place could really use a remodel, or some deep cleaning. I hope the owners will one day realize that fake plants do nothing for their business but collect dust. The employees here could smile once in a while and be a little bit more friendly.

    (4)

  • John B.

    Great selection but overall nothing out if this world. Had 6 flavors of Mochi, my favorite was Chocolate Peanut butter! Must try though while your on the island.

    (3)

  • Robyn G.

    The ice cream here is absolutely delicious! Try the Oreo! Yum! Also the lychee Mochi is good too. Make sure to make your way over to this place for ice cream that is worth the calories! Enjoy!

    (5)

  • T L.

    Cool place to get something cool and sweet. They have I've cream, shakes, and pies but the kicker here is the Mochi filled with ice cream. They have these in a few flavors in the Asian markets but this joint has so many different flavors not including the daily specials that you can't get anywhere else. We tried 6 for a little under $1 each. A mos def place to hit on the island. Flavors we tried: Strawberry Lychee Guava Green tea Cantaloupe Chocolate mint

    (5)

  • Sara R.

    Mochi was soo good!!! Chocolate peanut butter and passion fruit were our favorite flavors.

    (5)

  • S V.

    The best mocha ice cream on the planet, maybe even the galaxy! This is always a favorite stop every time we visit Oahu. Lines are long but well worth the wait. Chocolate espresso, raspberry chocolate chip, green tea were some of the ones I like best. Be sure to try the chocolate dipped varieties. Dang, I can eat a dozen of these in one sitting! Really, there isn't a single flavor that I tried that wasn't superb. Cash only here, by the way. Go, and go now!

    (5)

  • Maggie C.

    I bookmarked this place since forever and finally got the chance to see it for myself. I heard that it's also sold at grocery stores but not including all flavors. I even saw it at Panda Express. The mochi is priced either $1 each or 3 for $2.95. Ordered sakura, guava and lychee. Sakura: tasted like vanilla ice cream and I don't like vanilla. Lychee: yum and fragrant. I like this one. Guava: tasted so fresh and yum. Mikawaya mochi ice cream vs Bubbies mochi ice cream. Mochi: the skin of Bubbies seems to be thicker than Mikawaya. The mochi itself was kinda dry. I prefer Mikawaya. Flavors: Bubbies has more flavors even the "exotic" ones like lychee, guava and passionfruit. Mikawaya offers only traditional flavors (chocolate, green tea, red beans, etc). Bubbies is the winner for flavors. Temperature: I can eat Mikawaya mochi right away. It is hard to eat Bubbies mochi at room temperature. I had to wait few minutes and got tired of waiting for it to melt a little bit. Mikawaya mochi skin is better but Bubbies got more flavors and tastier. I do want to try the other stuff from Bubbies next time. Cash only. 4 stars!! I am a fan of its lychee mochi. Bubbies Homemade lychee mochi is yummylicious!!

    (4)

  • Vivian H.

    Must Order: Mochi Ice Cream Specials (key lime if they have it!) & Oreo ice cream Bubbies fulfills the depths of my sweet tooth like no other. In fact when I was in college I applied to work at Bubbies and declined. In retrospect the con of that was being surrounded by awesome ice cream but the pro (which is a big one) is probably that I spared myself the additional 10-20 lbs that I would have packed on. In any case, I make enough visits a year to be slightly concerned whenever I get near a scale. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Oreo ice cream. It's not like the typical cookies & cream ice cream you may see at the market. It's full-on Oreo no doubt about it ice cream. It greatly pleases the inner cookie monster in me. I also love the mochi ice cream. There's no other place that you can find such a wide & tasty variety of mochi ice cream. Definitely check out their specials. I've tried their french toast (tastes like horchata!) and li hing mango (loved the mango!) but my favorite special was Key Lime. I loved it so much that I went back 3 days in a row to get my Key Lime mochi ice cream fix. Bubbies is the bestesh!

    (5)

  • Sofia S.

    Oh my!!!! This is the best ever in the world!! Love their Mochis and Dark Chocolate ice cream! They are my heavens!!! Highly recommend to go during the week. Easy find parking lot and less crowded.

    (5)

  • Rupert L.

    It's gotten way too hyped up over these passed few years. I remember just coming by anytime of the night during my senior year of high school and the line was just me and three people ahead of me. Now days I get so discouraged that I end up going to longs and buy ice cream there. I do love their mud pie, second would be their multiple mochi flavors.

    (4)

  • Kenn H.

    by now, you should all know their mochi is good 'nuf to die for. but what if you can't get to Honolulu? thank goodness you can order them online! shippping is included in their pricing (which basically comes to $55 via UPS Next Day Air Saver). you can start with an order of 12 or 36, but the best deal is the 48 pc combo for $80. that's correct, $80. trust me, it's worth it. customer service is impeccable. UPS delayed my shipment due to "adverse weather conditions". even before I noticed the holdup, Bubbies called to tell me that they'd be shipping me another set of mochi!!! bubbiesicecream.gourmetf… p.s. - based on a suggestion by a fellow Yelper, I'd say you should definitely send your girlfriend a box of mochi over a bouqet of flowers! this would be a super Valentines day idea. now, if I can get my girlfriend to buy me a box...

    (5)

  • Emily D.

    Best mochi I've ever tasted.

    (5)

  • Lona L.

    I freakin' love this place. It's a nice little ice cream shop and has that old fashioned feel to it. My favorite mochi flavors were sakura and guava. My sister had the lychee and vanilla which were also yummy. Also try their ice cream. I had a scoop of macadamia nut. Not the most common flavor and Bubbie's has got it good.

    (5)

  • Cara S.

    We love mochi so when we heard that a place served mochi in like 20 different flavors we just had to try some. We don't get fresh mochi in San Diego. They were all so good! Between the two of us we got the 12 mochi for $10. We were worried we wouldn't finish them all, but in fact we ate them all up. The mochi icecreams that had white in the middle was delish. I can't remember what flavors they all were, but dang it was soft outside and cold and yummy inside. We are going to order 200 of them for our wedding where I'm sure our guests will gulp them down. Mochi in Honolulu reminds me of gelato in Italy in the sense that you just have to have mochi everyday that you're in Honolulu just like you have to have gelato every day in Italy!

    (5)

  • Hannah K.

    I've never been much of a mochi ice cream person, until I met Bubbies. I can eat endless amounts of bubbies mochi ice cream. My favorite is the sakura and green tea flavors. I can eat them forever! I don't like ice cream too much, because my sweet tooth can only take too much, but the sweetness of Bubbies' ice cream is perfect. I'm glad I live on University because this place is only a 5-minute walk away!

    (5)

  • Cher A.

    awwww makes me miss Hawaii even more!!! My friends and I would always go on these late night icecream runs to Bubbies and they would always be open (hmmmm not sure what time they actually close!) and the line would be almost out the door! I love their mochi icecreams and their unique concoctions (definitely "more than a mouthful!") Its a great place to just hang out with your friends, talk story and eat good icrecream =)

    (5)

  • Shannon C.

    One of the best ice cream place in Hawaii. I've been going to this location for over 15 years. My favorites now is the lychee mochi ice cream and the green tea mochi ice cream.

    (5)

  • Tom B.

    Ho brah! Ono-licious mochi ice cream. No ways you talk stink bout here. BROK' DA MOUT! Haole Translation: The mochi ice cream and ice cream cakes will give you wet dreams.

    (5)

  • Christopher Q.

    Really loved their mochi.... And to think that the guy who started this had that kind of vision... I also tried the chocolate orgasm (or at least that's what I remember) on my second trip back. It was outstanding......thumbs up...

    (4)

  • Dustin N.

    Best ice cream mochi in Oahu! Great late night guilty pleasure!

    (5)

  • Chi-Hye M.

    I love the M.O. (if you want to know what the M.O. is let me know)and love the Green Tea Mochi Ice cream, Strawberry Mochi Ice Cream, and the Peanut Butter Mochi, Ice Cream... Bubbies is great but sometimes too far...They have some of the flavors of the mochi ice cream available at Foodland...GREAT!!! so i love this place even when i can't make it to their store...^_^

    (5)

  • Mitsi T.

    Yummy bubbies! Sakura was just allright. Had the lychee (my favorite), green tea (solid), mint choco (yum), passion fruit (too creamy for my liking), choco peanut butter (so good).

    (4)

  • Albert F.

    Great ice cream! Alot of it is/was made fresh made here on the island (do they still buy lychee?) Took my wife here for the first time and she loved it! Its been around forever too, I remember friends working here when I was in school, 15 years ago!

    (4)

  • Keith A.

    I now live in SF and miss Bubbies on University Ave in Honolulu. :-(

    (5)

  • Irene W.

    their mochi ice cream is PERFECTION! no lie!!!! the skin is perfect, not soggy but not too dry or doughy, not too thick or thin. i had the lychee, strawberry, and green tea, multiple times. right before leaving hawaii, we decided to get just the green tea cause it's our favorite!!!

    (5)

  • Chi Ho C.

    Oh bubbies. How you make everybad day amazing :) My personal favorites are the ice cream cakes and mochi ice cream. Besides the trashy names (depending on which location you go to; University has the best names) the combinations are amazing. Multiple Orgasm: chocolate, oreo, & coffee ice cream layered on top of a oreo crust with fudge topping.... um hello. Is there anything better? The mochi ice cream also has amazing flavors that you wouldn't typically find anywhere else. Lychee, Green Tea are my favorites. Next time you're by University ave stop in and ask for a Multiple Orgasm... and they'll give it to you ;) LOL

    (5)

  • Brad N.

    You can get mochi ice cream here for $1. I had the sakura (cherry blossom) and it was pretty good. If you've never had sakura, I think it tastes a little bit like rose flavor. You can also get three mochi ice creams for $2.95.

    (4)

  • Justin S.

    Awesome mochi ice cream!!!!!

    (5)

  • Akane K.

    funny and kinda pervy names but good flavors! gotta love the variety of mochi ice creams. i like the cake girl scout troop too. i think i recall a flavor of ice cream jack daniels, which is awesome! all in all, they are just a really unique place. my only gripe is that they close too early. i mean, come on how much more business would they get if they stayed open after last call at red lion. haha.

    (4)

  • Lili K.

    If you appreciate homemade ice cream, you will *really* appreciate this place. Creative flavors, a wide selection, cute place. One stop will get you hooked!

    (5)

  • Steph W.

    I had high expectations for Bubbies. After all, there was a line out the door! The beautiful colors that coincided with the variety of mochi made my mouth water. The entertaining dessert names made the wait in line go by quickly. We ordered the following: green tea with chocolate syrup (report: good), strawberry-cheesecake (not as great), vanilla, (regular), baby spangler with mint chip (great), mochi: guava (good), izaka bean (the best out of the three mochi), and sakura (weird after taste). While, the variety was nice, it seems like it may be hit or miss when ordering items. The mochi was enjoyable. However, I wouldn't return just to order mochi. With the high ratings, I anticipated one of the best dessert places that I've ever tasted. Don't get me wrong, there are benefits: the place can accommodate groups of friends/family members to eat ice cream, and I'm sure you can find something that someone in the group will like. I would definitely not discourage others from coming to Bubbies, but I would like to try other dessert places on the island.

    (3)

  • Ikaika T.

    Tucked away in the middle of University ave, Bubbies is a small store that packs a lot of character - one would think the strange, sexually suggestive names was to compensate for lack of flavor, however, their ice-cream is nothing short of perfection. I haven't quite narrowed it down to "why" their ice-cream is so addictive - perhaps there's MSG in it? If I had to guess, I would say it is because of the freshness and quality of their ingredients that they use to make the variety of flavors. There's also a variety of ice-cream pies, chocolate dipped ice-cream/cookies, shakes, coffee/espresso, and, of course, mochi ice-cream. They are not short on customer service either - they are very polite and patient. There's also a juke box/piano; for a quarter it'll play a medley of songs and there's a built in percussion section too. If only they would tune the damn thing though.

    (5)

  • Holly G.

    Amazingly delectable desserts!!! my fave is the red bean!! mmmm mochi icecream..I had it only right before i left hawaii... been looking for it on the mainland but it is rather hard to come by. you want a local treat known to Kamaaina's and hardly any tourists.... try check this place out.

    (5)

  • Grace K.

    I found that you can buy Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream on the internet and have it shipped. I think it costs somewhere upwards of $75 to get 40 pieces delivered to your door. I'm seriously thinking this may be one of ways I invest my June bonus at work. The idea of walking to my freezer and being able to sit one of those delicious morsels of sakura, green tea, or lilikoi goodness on a plate for a few minutes before biting into what I imagine a cloud in heaven that angels sit on to play harps must taste like is so overwhelming. Then I realized I is one po' ass bitch and clouds probably don't taste like anything anyway. Bottom line... Bubbies mochi ice cream is amazing.

    (5)

  • Reef N.

    Wow, the mochi ice cream is off the charts! I love the dirty names for all the other deserts and this is a great place to stop after a night of drinking at The Varsity on University Ave or Kona Brewing Company in Hawaii Kai. Check it out!

    (5)

  • Allan C.

    I just LOOOOOVE mochi ice cream, and this place delivers all the way!!! Took a whole container with a variety of flavors to go. Lasted less than 12 hours stored in the freezer...yummy good!!!

    (5)

  • Winter R.

    Now that I own a business named after mochi, I feel it to be my obligation to try all things mochi. This spot in the Koko Marina Shopping Center is home to some tasty mochi ice cream goodness. We tried a bunch of flavors (seriously you can mow about five of these in one sitting). The chocolate coconut and the sakura were my faves.

    (4)

  • Joe C.

    This is one of the first places we go to whenever we visit Honolulu. The mochi ice cream is the best! Lychee, Guava, Coffee, Passion Fruit, Pumpkin, Cantaloupe. There's no bad flavor!

    (5)

  • Brooke M.

    I love the rice pudding ice cream! The weird thing is, I hate rice pudding. But the ice cream is so creamy and rich and delicious! Somehow I don't mind the little bits of rice. I like them, even. It's so weird!

    (5)

  • Lisa Maria K.

    I'm sure we've all had our fair share of freezer packaged mochi ice cream, but Bubbies has brought a whole new element to ice cream in general. Their homemade ice cream is heaven sent, not too sweet but just enough to satisfy that sweet tooth of yours. They also offer an array of different mochi flavors. My personal favorites are green tea, lychee, passion, raspberry, sakura, the list can go on and on. But you catch my drift. They introduce such exotic flavors besides the mundane vanilla, strawberry, chocolate. So if you want a dessert thats outside the box, and yet very very delicious, stop by Bubbies and maybe grab a dozen mochi ice cream, like I do everytime.

    (5)

  • David L.

    mochi ice cream is good as expected, but not wow. however, found the vanilla ice cream is the best i had!! try to get the one with caramel.

    (4)

  • Linda L.

    strawberry dark chocolate chip mochi ice cream is the BESTEST! its a pink mochi with chocolate ice cream with super mini chocolate chips - such a fun thing to bite into! mango .. yum vanilla .. is okay i wish there was more vanilla bean in it and raspberry white chocolate - DELICIOUS must try! too bad its sorta hard to find, or really $$ online :/

    (5)

  • Noeru N.

    more then a mouthful!!! peanut butter, oreo crust, fudge... its a triple orgasm right in the ice cream parlor.. or you could just order a triple orgasm.. otherwise.. mochi ice cream, i've got 12 waiting for me in the freezer for my 3 am cravings, i can just grab one and head back into bed without having to dirty a spoon and bowl.. oh how i love you mochi ice cream.. i absolutely love strawberry dark choco, pumpkin, choco peanut butter, blueberry, lilikoi.... MmMmmMmm... can't wait for my 3 am love affair in the kitchen...

    (4)

  • T. B.

    I made sure to hit up Bubbies when I first got to Oahu. That's because I knew I would want to go there again and again over the next 4 days, so I needed to pace myself. What more can you ask for-the mochi you normally buy at Uwajimaya or Ranch 99, or any other asian novelty grocery store, does not even hold a candle to the mochi at Bubbies. I don't know how they made even vanilla taste so damn good, but they did it. All the fruit flavors taste incredibly fresh and burst in your mouth. The cakes are a must try-we had First night (=O) and it was delicious! Open late-also a big plus :)

    (5)

  • Ryoko Y.

    I love bubbies... I personally LOVE their vanilla ice cream, it is soooo incrediblely yummy! People say that vanilla is boring, well bleh to them, I love it! Everything else at bubbies is quite delish as well. Try it all, you won't regret it!

    (5)

  • cora j.

    I used to work here back in the day, when I went to UH all those years ago. This is totally dating myself, but I sooooo remember the nite Rob Fukuzaki and Robert Kekaula came in to do an ice cream eating contest against each other of a dish called "eat my balls." I believe it consisted of 1 golf ball sized scoop of each flavor of ice cream that we carried at the time, something like 14 or so flavors. Too priceless. It's so nice to know that some things, like ice cream parlours from your past, can still stay the same and be just as freakin' awesome as you remember them. They still have the "multiple orgasm" too. Nice.

    (5)

  • Lucy L.

    if you go hawaii.. Bubbies is one thing you can't leave without trying.. 1 words. Awesome.. Awesome..Awesome

    (5)

  • Teresa W.

    OMG Bubbies mochi ice cream is the BEST! They have a huge selection, Lychee is my favorite! The ice cream cakes are also super good...be sure to check out the names of the ice cream cakes ...dirty names, it will give you a good laugh! =) Yum I want some right now!!!

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    I have had mochi ice cream from the supermarket, from restaurants, and even once improvised by a friend, but nothing compares to Bubbies for me. It's the first place I go when I get off the plane in Honolulu....seriously. The lychee, azuki bean, and, best of all, passionfruit mochi, are incredible. Plus, you can't beat the names of the desserts, dirty, dirty names. They make me laugh.

    (5)

  • Lady G.

    Delicious! Can't wait to go back for more!! Wish this was in LA!

    (4)

  • Tolkien L.

    You want real full fattening ice cream that will stick to your sides, this is the place! The best place for home-made heavy full cream pleasure.

    (5)

  • Cassandra L.

    This used to be a weekly Wednesday stop right after lunch at Genki's. Then it turned into almost 3-4 times a week, thanks to a coworker who always wanted ice cream. Then I got pregnant, and I NEEDED ice cream after a meal (I had to stop myself from getting it after EVERY meal). Each time, I tell myself that I should try something new, but I always end up getting the green tea. YUM!

    (5)

  • Mochi S.

    excellent - consistently good. the place in hawaii to get gourmet ice cream. dark dark chocolate chip my favorite. be sure to try the mochi ice cream if you haven't had any before.

    (5)

  • Jodi B.

    I tried the ice cream and a hot fudge sundae. They were good. The other desserts are heavy on chocolate, have ridiculous names, and also look good (though I didn't try any of those). So, what takes Bubbie's from being "good" to 4 stars? THE MOCHI!! This place has the best selection of mochi flavors I have ever seen; and even some chocolate dipped versions. Don't drive across the island for ice cream here, but consider the trip if you love mochi...

    (4)

  • Tiffany A.

    Went to get a treat for lunch and got there too early as they open at 12pm. So I waited patiently for the parlor to open along with an older couple who was possibly there because the wife had some kind of eye treatment (I would want ice cream too!). Now 12pm came and went and still the guy inside didn't open the door for us hungry for ice cream patrons. But sooner than later he sauntered over, twisted the key and yay! entry. Although the couple was there before me, they kindly offered for me to go first and I was up to the plate. What does a girl order for lunch? Two scoops of cookies and cream ice cream. In a pint container to go. However, the guy there explained to me that it's cheaper to buy the pint at $5.75 than to get two scoops if I get that container. I was all for a bargain and more ice cream. Who turns down more ice cream?! Not me! I paid for my bargain, wished the cute old couple a fair day and back to work I went with a smile and a pint of ice cream to enjoy for more than one lunch hour (:

    (5)

  • Mathew K.

    lilikoi mochi ice cream. booyakasha. i don't be expecting to get any positive feedback from this crappy review, but i want anyone who reads this to get the lilikoi mochi ice cream because it's that dang good.

    (5)

  • David G.

    It really doesn't get much better than Bubbies. This place truly has great ice cream & other yummy desserts. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!

    (4)

  • elisa o.

    All I got to say, DIS ONE STAY WINNAHZ!!!!! You can not go wrong at BUBBIES!!! They are the best! Oh the creaminess! The flavors!!! Oh so good! Parking sucks but it is worth waiting for parking!

    (5)

  • Heidi M.

    Best dessert in Honolulu! Great thing is that they close late (most dessert places in Honolulu close pretty early).

    (5)

  • Joyce L.

    I'm so glad I finally made it to this place! I'd been wanting to try their mochi ice cream - tried lychee, sakura, and azuki bean...the azuki bean was my favorite - not too heavy on the red bean, but just enough!!! Wish I could've gone back for some more...definitely will hit it again next time I find myself in Hawaii. Also, since it's open late, it's a great place to get your late-night ice cream fix...love it!

    (4)

  • Rob T.

    Nice firm sakura and chocolate/espresso mochi. They keep things properly frozen, so the ice cream doesn't get runny.

    (5)

  • Adrienne B.

    Wow- people clearly love this place, and that is why we made the trip. We felt just so so about bubbies. Mostly, it has to do with the lack of bathroom and the too doughy mochi. Oh well- we tried it!

    (3)

  • Riya K.

    I miss this place. They need to open an SF outpost. The Trader Joe's freezer-burned mochi ice cream just isn't doing it for me.

    (5)

  • Angela V.

    Not a big Mochi fan. Icecream was good- not great. Location is off the beaten path and a little out of the way. Service was good. They explained what mochi was. Fun but not somewhere I would venture too again.

    (4)

  • Art O.

    Ice cream is okay, the ice cream cakes are good. The prices are on the high side. The service sucks. Maybe management isn't paying these kids enough to give a smile. I felt like they were doing me the biggest favor EVER. I usually tip well (20%), but I just gave them my change (coins) cause I didn't want to hold them. Come here if you really need ice cream in the area.

    (3)

  • josh D.

    Who doesnt like ice cream.

    (5)

  • Shyam P.

    Did I just pay $2 for two pieces of mochi ice cream? I can get 6 from Trader Joe's for like 3 bucks! Ok fine, they're fresher (can you call something frozen fresher? whatever) and come in a lot more flavors. Had the guava (kinda bland) and the choco mint (chocolate mochi shell, mint ice cream). Both were good and I'd hit this place up all the damn time if I lived in Honolulu.

    (4)

  • Joanne S.

    Bubbies...I HEART BUBBIES! What better way to beat the Oahu heat than with lil balls of yummy ice cream that you can pick up with your fingers?!! Before going to Bubbies, I've only had the pre-packaged mochi desserts sold in the freezer aisle of Asian markets. I thought those were good, but the mochi at Bubbies is so much better! The mochi at Bubbies is fresher, has better flavor and is the perfect texture. You haven't had mochi ice cream until you've had mochi from Bubbies! And, they have lots of flavors too. The best thing is that if you can't decide, you can buy 6 for $5.95, which my bf and I shared. We had the the guava, passion fruit, choc espresso, lychee, choc mint and green tea. All of them were pretty good, except the lychee had a lil bit of a weird tanginess, but my favorites were the guava, green tea and chocolate espresso. My only regret is that we couldn't fit a 2nd trip to Bubbies into our trip. I've only been back from our trip for about a week now and I've already started looking for airfare for our return to Oahu...and to Bubbies!! Can't wait!

    (5)

  • Emmy D.

    Good for what they are..ice cream filled mochi balls. Grew up eating ice cream filled mochi as it's one of my all-time favorite sweets.

    (4)

  • Suzanne T.

    My favorite ice cream shop on the island! So hard to decide between a simple chocolate ice cream cone and one of their awesome mochi ice creams. Everything else is delicious too, but I keep going back for my faves. I'm glad we don't live too close or we'd go more often and my diet would go out the window!

    (5)

  • DT LS D.

    Loved the chocolate graham cracker ice cream, the mocha chip, DDDCC, and the peanut butter cup! All were delicious in the waffle cone! We will be back next time we are in town to try more flavors and other desserts!

    (5)

  • Chantelle T.

    I haven't been here in AGES. It's a pretty popular place so expect a winding line outside the door -- even when it's cold and raining outside. Love their selection of mochi ice cream! The flavors are super good -- I really liked the lilikoi and guava. If you're planning on taking some of the mochi ice cream home and don't want to stand in line again, they'll hold the rest of your order in the freezer for you while you eat there. Parking is hard to find here but most people don't stay very long so parking stalls open up pretty quickly. OH YEAH. CASH ONLY!

    (4)

  • Alicia D.

    My sweet tooth radar is off the chart at bubbies. I love bubbies! It is my go to place when I am craving a late night sweet treat. The place is kinda hard to find at first, but its off of university on Coyne St. There is plenty of parking in the area. I suggest getting the double dark chocolate ice cream with hot fudge and caramel. I also like the mochi ice cream when its frozen. They only take cash or check, No card. Hopefully they update that soon! The suggestive named deserts are good but I much prefer the ice cream. Open till midnight on weekdays! Nom Nom nom.

    (5)

  • Shirley N.

    I'm so sad that bubbies is located only in Hawaii :'( I seriously had this everyday when I was on vacation this past summer! I LOVE this place!!! They have the best mochi ice cream! Green tea, chocolate, and espresso are definitely my top picks! The have A TON of flavors to choose from! They also serve other desserts but I only come for their mochi :) Lines weren't too long, they move along fast! I would recommend buying a dozen for $11 dollars! There was lots of chairs and tables for you to sit and enjoy your mochi while it's fresh!

    (5)

  • My S.

    Gotta try the Sakura mochi. It is a cherry flavor mochi with vanilla ice cream. And you can never go wrong with green tea, lychee and the guava mochi. It's a buck each, but if you buy in the quantities of 3, 6, or 12 then you get a small discount. There is a huge selection of flavors. Some are seasonal. The strawberry cheesecake ice cream is delish. It's so refreshing and flavorful. It's a nice balance of cheesecake and a dash of strawberry. And the ice cream is not as dense as most ice cream shops on the mainland. FYI: This is a CASH only joint.

    (5)

  • Xuannie C.

    This place needs no review about how good it is. Yes it is always busy but it is expected for such great ice cream. I lost count how many times I have been here. All I know is that I have been coming here since I was about 6-8 years old and I'm over 21 now. My all time favorite is the macadamia nut and strawberry cheesecake ice cream on a waffle cone. I like all the mochi ice cream flavors but my new favorite besides the green tea, chocolate espresso ones, is the macadamia nut mochi ice cream! I can eat like ten of those. Minus one star because each time we go there the staff seems to be less and less friendly. We usually get a different person when we go there and never once there was a greeting or smiles or thank yous sometimes. I get it's busy but sometimes a "hello, how are you?" or a smile and thank you would be nice. CASH ONLY don't forget that!

    (4)

  • Serena S.

    Ratings on the mochi we sampled: Excellent - Lychee - Green tea - Sakura - Chocolate chip - Chocolate mint Good - Vanilla Unsure because we didn't really taste the flavor in the mochi or ice cream - Watermelon - Raspberry - Strawberry - Guava WARNING: The location shown on the Yelp version of Google Maps is wrong - the place is actually across University Ave in the other strip mall. Bubbie's is located on the backside of Kit n' Kitchen.

    (4)

  • Dave F.

    They make REALLY good ice cream here! For me, my personal favorite has to be the strawberry/chocolate mochi ice cream... When you get it it's so tempting to eat them all before even making it home!! The container must be stored somewhere away from where you can reach it or it'll get home nearly empty! Hard to eat just one, the creamy insides and the chewy outsides have just the right combo to satisfy that craving for mochi and ice cream all at once! The bad part is parking... Is it just my own rotten luck that everytime I go there it's crowded? Better if you have a runner and just go double park and wait!!! Hehe, it's all worth it!!!

    (4)

  • Jenn T.

    BUBBIEEEEESSS!!! If there were more stars to give, I'd give it to them! I love bubbies. They have one of the best ice cream shops in town!! All the flavors I've tried are awesome, my favorite being green tea, with oreo as a super close second. I also love the mochi ice cream, which is a must try!! With their huge selection of mochi ice cream flavors, you can't go wrong! The ice cream pies are also amazing, with different combination of flavors, some with fudge or oreo cookie crusts! My biggest problem when coming here is deciding what to get...mochi ice cream? scoops of ice cream? ice cream pies? oh man! It's a good thing I go here often...probably 1-2x/wk!! :)

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    I'm such a fan that I bought a red Bubbies tank top. Look for me sporting it around Honolulu and back in LA! FYI, sakura mochi ice cream still rocks!

    (5)

  • Wendy Y.

    Rasberry Weave ice cream didn't wow me at all. The only good thing I can say about it is that they didn't over dose on the cream and sugar so you don't get that "heavy" after taste. Other than that the texture was dense and chewy. The raspberry and milk chocolate syrups were disappointing. You can taste that they are probably not made fresh in house; rather, they come from commercialized syrup jars. There is nothing "fresh" or refreshing about the ice cream. I give it 1/5. Mochi ice creams (lychee, Sakura, passion fruit, and Azuki bean), on the other hand, were much much better. I find mochi ice cream a fun dessert because it gives you a lot of room to "play and customize". If you feel like having it firm and tight with a bite, then eat it immediately from the freezer. If you feel like having it soft and chewy, let it sit in room temperature for a few minutes. There is a lot of freedom here to have the dessert to your liking. It's all up to you. Here is a short blurp on the mochi my partner and I tried. Lychee was light, fragrant, and refreshing. You can't really smell the lychee after you bite into the it but you can definitely taste the fruit. This is my favorite one out of the four. Sakura would probably not be ordered again. This mochi had zero floral scent and was stuffed with plain ice cream. Boring. Next please. Passion fruit was good. The ice cream was tangy with a light hint of bitterness, which I find odd. Azuki bean (or commonly known as red bean) was alright. I tasted a lot of cream instead of the azuki beans. After finishing the four mochi, I tried polishing off my ice cream but I couldn't. The ice cream tasted awful. I'd come back for more mochi, but ice cream? I wouldn't even take it if you offered it to me for free.

    (3)

  • Zar A.

    Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream shop is a local favorite ice cream spot, for sure. The secret is: homemade. "Homemade" pretty much says it all --- fresh and tasty! The reasons why I come here are: 1.) Mochi ice cream - they have about 20 flavors!! WOW! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE mochi ice cream. This place has some of the best flavors possible, not the mention the most flavors on this island! My favorites flavors are: - azuki bean - coffee - green tea - strawberry - vanilla - mango 2.) Homemade ice cream - thick and creamy... oooohh so good! Like I mentioned above, HOMEMADE!!! My favorite is their chocolate chocolate chip! 3.) Local - supporting a local establishment is always great. 4.) Entertainment - they have the funniest and quite honestly, the best names, for their desserts... Orgasmic pie.... I dare you to come and check out the rest... ;0)

    (5)

  • Elyssa R.

    Before I came to Bubbies, I thought mochi ice cream was just alright, but after I tried Bubbies' mochi ice cream, my world changed. Soooooo delicious! I think about their ice cream from time to time when I am missing Hawaii and its food. Le sigh. One day I will return, but for the time being, you all should go and have some for me!

    (5)

  • Albert L.

    While the Oreo handmade ice cream and mochi was delicious, the wait was horrendous! We waited in line for about 40 minutes because they were understaffed. The line was out the door and moved slowly. I enjoyed the dessert, but I"m taking 2 stars away because the service is very slow. Hire some more high school or college kids to work there, it's not that expensive.

    (3)

  • Jennifer W.

    Ok, gosh, I came here back in the college days a lot! So, when a friend from San Jose told me to take her to Bubbies after reading reviews from yelp and Tripadvisor, I happily obliged. First, there was a line out the door! What the? Why is it so busy on a weekday? Hmm, college kids? Nope, there were adults and college kids! They were all in line for mochi ice cream! Yum! That's why my friend wanted to come here too! We heard that the mochi ice cream was out of this world! People ahead of us, ordered a dozen. Hmm, we were thinking, a dozen is a lot for 2 girls. So, we decided to order half a dozen. We got chocolate, passion fruit, guava, green tea, cherry blossom, and coffee. They were all soooo good! They just melted in our mouths. We should have gotten a dozen (that's what we were thinking when we finished the last piece)! Next time, I will stop here again! If mochi ice cream isn't your preference, then you can enjoy the ice cream, sundaes, or coffee! :)

    (5)

  • Joy K.

    First & LAST time coming here!!! OVER-priced for POOR service & LITTLE servings!!! Also, this place is CASH or "LOCAL" CHECKS ONLY!!! If you don't see their itty-bitty sign on the door, then you'll have to either just leave or walk across the street for the nearest ATM. They don't apologize for any inconvenience either. Noticed the place got crowded, but everyone was only ordering their famous MOCHI ICE CREAM because it's way cheaper than buying it elsewhere (1/$1.15 or $1.75 for Choc.Dipped). Ice cream cakes are also A LOT smaller than they may appear in pictures & descriptions for $6 a slice. I suggest you go to Baskin Robbins or Coldstone if you want a sundae; even McDonald's makes a better one than here!!! Just utterly disappointed with this place considering everyone makes such a hype about it...must be for the mochi only!!!

    (1)

  • Tony D.

    Oreo cookie and green tea are said to be the most popular flavors, Oreo cookie was good, but I still like my coffee/espresso flavored ice cream, good stuff.

    (4)

  • Duy L.

    Visited on a Monday evening, June 18, 2012 (sorry, long overdue review!) We STILL had room for dessert after the underwhelming Roy's... and it turned out to be an amazing stop on our last night out on the town. Yes, the lines are huge, but, unlike some of the other lines we had to endure during this trip, IT WAS WORTH IT. Ok, it also helped that I was recovering from the alcohol ingested at Roy's, and napped in the car while my two friends went in to get me some, muwahha. Thanks Jennie L and Paul P!

    (5)

  • Faye G.

    HOMEMADE MOCHI ICE CREAM. 'Nuff said. My Favorites: Lychee Guava Cantaloupe Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Why I love Bubbies - You can't get these flavors anywhere. Not to mention they do a damn good job at making them! The ice cream is full of flavor & perfectly creamy. The mochi itself is a bit on the thick side but is wonderfully chewy. The line can be out the door at times but service is swift so you really won't have to wait long to get your ice cream fix. Some tips: -Easy to find parking on the street -You can buy lots of mochi at once and they'll put it in a to-go cup w/ lid for you! A dozen mochi for $11 to be exact. -Cash Only

    (4)

  • Aimee A.

    Me and my mom love bubbies! We are not dessert people but we love the multiple orgasm ice cream cake. Flavorful but not too sweet or creamy. Really the best ice cream! Dislikes: coffee (sorry to say it was horrible, was a struggle to finish, lots of milk and sugar too, very cold inside, Long lines and limited parking. But still love it!

    (3)

  • Susan W.

    Best place when I want to go for desserts after classes haha. Their ice cream is the best. They have A LOT of flavors and desserts. But my favorite and always will be is ESPRESSO. LOOOVE IT. I would like to try out their other stuff the next time I come back here. They do get hella busy at nights, so if you plan on staying there... best go early and steal a table in the back. It's good for studying and hanging out with friends :D

    (5)

  • Mary Ann A.

    Yummy mochi and ice cream!!! Can't wait!

    (5)

  • Gina N.

    This review is solely on the mochi ice cream. They also have shakes & ice cream that we didn't try. The best Mochi I've tasted thus far!!! Fresh & tons of different flavors to choose from. We got the dozen variety pack & tried each one! Everything from azuki bean to mint chocolate flavored. There was actually 16 different flavors, but we knew we wouldn't be able to finish 16 mochi balls, and went with a dozen between the 4 of us, and decided to not go with the "original flavors" (strawberry, original, green tea, etc). If you've been a fan of mochi out of the box, you should definitely check this place out. I would definitely come back! Caution: may not necessarily be kid friendly if they can read. We were literally cracking up. They have come up with some very provocative/ x-rated ice cream drink/shake concoction names. Let's just put it at that ;OP

    (5)

  • Majal B.

    Been here four times on our trip to Hawaii and the ice creams are so good. We've had the expresso, and Oreo ice creams and worth it. The ice cream cakes are out of this world!

    (5)

  • Levie G.

    Summary: Not worth the mounds of hyperbolic praise Review: Bubbies is known for its home made ice cream, especially its mochi ice cream. So I was curious about it and went to try it with friends. All I have to say is that the mochi ice cream is not worth the mounds of hyperbolic praise it receives here on Yelp and everywhere else. To me it tastes like that store bought mochi ice cream. The lychee flavored one even still tasted like regular vanilla (unless they gave me the wrong order which should bring up red flags). However, I will give Bubbies the benefit of the doubt since I only tried their mochi ice cream so far. I may edit this in the future if I decide their regular ice cream is worth the mounds of hyperbolic praise. Other than that, me and my friends went here at 10:30pm and it was ridiculously crowded.

    (3)

  • Kenny W.

    Obviously. I'm new to Hawaii and hearing Mochi ice cream is quite famous in Hawaii. So I tried every single of the flavor and I am still amazed with the idea of combining mochi and ice cream :D. Totally love it. Take the Green Tea and Peanut BUtter! So good!

    (4)

  • Mahina C.

    ICE CREAM TRUCK NEED NOT APPLY! Calling all ice cream lovers, and mochi lovers of all kine, gather around the most amazing ice cream you'll encounter with in your life on this island, that right, just this island. Located right off of university, you'll find Bubbies ice ceam tucked away, so people can purposely NOT find it. I've been here numerous times during high school and this place may raise it's prices (this is neither confirmed or denied) but it really doesnt get old or lose flavor. Highly recommend the green tea mochi or ice cream, depending on your mood of the day. It give off that green tea-ness with that creamy feeling that just makes you want more! The milkshake however i'm sadly to report was too milky for my taste. It just took away the essence of the green tea. OH! and you MUST try sakura mochi. it's so good, i can't even explain how it tastes. just believe and eat!

    (5)

  • Chad C.

    Love the mochi ice cream and thankful we are able to get it here on the mainland. I was a little confused by the menu at first. 1. they sell mochi ice cream on one menu 2. ice cream sold by the weight is on the big menu 3. ice cream cakes by the slice on the chalkboard All the mochi flavors are good, and I'm glad I can get it on the mainland. Ice cream cake seems to be the big seller we got the multiple orgasm (oreo crust ice cream, esspresso and chocolate) Macadamia ice cream was also really good.

    (4)

  • Mim D.

    We were in a rush to get to the airport and had to make a quick pit stop here to try their mochi icecream! Glad we did because it was soooooooo good! The mochi was soft on the outside and soft and creamy inside and tasted FRESH! Everything that I expected a mochi to taste like and more! They exceeded my expectations! Thank you!

    (5)

  • Gary N.

    All I can say is wow. Today I had a single scoop Chocolate Jack Daniels waffle cone and it was amazingly good! I try to get flavors that are unusual and that cannot be typically found in a store. The alcohol flavor was very strong and good =). Only thing was that the ice cream was a little soft, but I think that was because of the alcohol that was added to it. The waffle cone was nice and fresh. My sister got a single scoop Green Tea waffle cone. I could not believe the line out the door. We were lucky when we arrived, because the line only got up to the door. As we were standing in line, and when we wear enjoying our ice cream, the line grew and went out the door and halfway into the parking lot! You know it's good when the line gets that long. I must come here again soon.

    (5)

  • Joyce Y.

    love it

    (4)

  • Ken G.

    I had the following items and all was amazing: Li-Hing Mango (Mochi) Green Tea (Mochi) Banana Oreo (ice cream scoop) Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip (ice cream scoop) Everything was made with great quality ingredients and the flavors really come through...I'm definitely going back.

    (4)

  • Angelie D.

    Mochi R Us! Had to wait about 25 minutes because the line was quite long, but it was worth it! This is a little mom and pop ice cream store and is quite popular! Just by looking at their chalk board menu, they have a lot of flavors to choose from. They have made lots of recipes that will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth! We only went there for one thing and one thing only... the MOCHI!!! We bought the red bean mochi and the cantaloupe melon mochi and the only bad thing about it was that I couldn't preserve it and take it back to Cali! They have a huge list of fresh homemade mochi that they make. I loved these two flavors and could have easily gone down the list if I had more time!!! I loved the different kinds of people that were there... families with their kids... teenagers.. and loving elderly couples.. all wanting just one scoop of the Bubbies Ice Cream!!

    (4)

  • Kathy N.

    Dirty names for all the ice cream and cakes, yet the ice cream is delicious! I wish there were descriptions for the ice cream cakes as I can't infer what's in the cake based on the dirty name. I've never had such delicious mochi! The only downside is the parking lot and seating. There is hardly any parking or seating.

    (4)

  • Maya S.

    Mochi holla fo' a dolla! I tried the lychee, peanut butter chocolate, pumpkin, and the chocolate dipped raspberry. Bubbie's mochi is quite impressive because of how potent the ice cream flavors are and the mochi itself is also really tasty. My favorite mochi was the lychee! The flavor was fresh and not artificial at all. The peanut butter chocolate and pumpkin (tasted just like pumpkin pie) were also very good. I would avoid chocolate dipped ones in the future because the chocolate overpowers the mochi and ice cream flavors. During my next visit, I definitely want to try one of their interestingly-named desserts!

    (4)

  • Brandon S.

    Although their green tea ice cream is not my favorite, I'm a fan of their mochi ice cream. Great variety of flavors and such a deal. Make sure this is a stop if you only have a little room for dessert, it's a great way to end a meal. It's always pretty crowded here and there's normally a line but no worries, it goes pretty quickly and at least it allows you the time to figure out what you want.

    (4)

  • Art M.

    Why do I have to take my wife and daughters here every time I go to Honolulu? All the acting about weight loss goes out the window when we get anywhere near Bubbies. Someone always orders the mochi and there's several scoops of other stuff on cones. Not the place to exhibit self control.

    (5)

  • Esteban W.

    I can't believe I have never written a Review for Bubbies. Such a staple in town, you'd think I would have gotten around to it. In almost every situation, if a business chooses to be "CASH ONLY" I usually choose to be, "F*K YOU, I'm going else where"; Bubbies, however is one of only a few exceptions to my rule (Bubbies and Shimazu Store) that I continue to frequent with cash. For those who are all about experiencing a new way of eating ice cream - mochi is definitely one to try. Coming from the mainland I had never tried it - living here on O'ahu for so long, it is almost second nature. The GOOD: eclectic flavors. In all honesty I only hit up the mochi ice cream, but even those come in about 30 different flavors. The other desserts are also eclectic, because they make you feel uncomfortable when the 65 year old guy in front of you in line is laughing out loud saying "EAT MY BALLS" completely embarrassing his kids - and their kids - as well as myself. The names of some of the other desserts are ... naughty ... to say the least. In the end though - its just dessert... right? The BAD: the cost. 3 balls for about $3 - which, I don't think is too bad - but I had to find something wrong to put in the "The BAD" section of this review. That and thinking that some pedophile gets his kicks eating a dessert called, "come here little girl". Aside from thinking some freak, no pun intended, created these names - I have no other issues with Bubbies. Except the wait. OVERALL: the wait is worth it. And there is always a wait at this location. I think one time, in all the years I have lived in Hawaii, was I able to enjoy my balls without a wait. Usually the line goes out the store and around the building. The sacrifice you make in time is made up in desserty-bliss.

    (4)

  • Sheryl G.

    what: homemade super-premium ice cream and specialty gourmet desserts! they also specialize in mochi ice cream! something good: o m g !! i love bubbies mochi ice cream! i love, love, love everything about this place! the interior of this ice cream shop is too cute for words! and the mochi ice cream is to die for!! i always thought mochi ice cream is good anywhere (even at the market) but bubbies is so delicious that i'll dream of this mochi ice cream until the next time we meet!! : ) this is my new go-to spot for dessert~! something not so good: i wish they had another location somewhere closer to me ; ) !! but it's too good that i'll travel anywhere! something to try: green tea & azuki bean mochi ice cream

    (5)

  • P G.

    The best mochi I've ever had! I tried the green tea, vanilla and strawberry flavors. I can't decide which I liked best because they were all good! I want to try guava next time. I also tried their espresso, macadamia nut, and coconut ice cream. They were delicious. This place is cash only

    (5)

  • Twinkle S.

    Love bubbies! It's our neighborhood ice cream spot... The mochi ice cream is yummy, but we usually get a scoop in a cone... Bought an ice cream cake for my birthday, it was HUGE!!! :o} the only downside, is sometimes the line gets very long... But it's worth the wait!!!

    (5)

  • Scott R. D.

    OK, now I sort of get it. I had one of the ice cream pie slice with the weird names. It was delicious and really rich. Still withholding 2 stars because the cones I've had here weren't anything special.

    (3)

  • Tai T.

    Bomb Mochi Ice Cream... large selection of flavors... Good break from the sun!

    (5)

  • Miss C.

    All I have to say is the best! The line is worth it and service is fast!

    (5)

  • Julia S.

    Bubbie's is obscenely delicious. The sexual connotations in this shop crack me up. When you walk in they have a display case of amazing ice cream pies. Enjoy Screaming Orgasm, Buffy's Aural Massage, Knock Me Over the Blower, Keep It Up All Night or More Than a Mouthful.....just to name a few. Then move over to the "great balls" of mochi ice cream. Lots of island flavors. Mochi is kinda like a marshmallow with powder sugar on it. Anyway, good times at Bubbies. A mini porno experience with yummy ice cream at expensive prices.

    (4)

  • Bernie S.

    loved the mochi and ice cream pie and cakes so much, we had to go twice. wonderful flavors. don't count on finding a spot to sit if you're a big group - not much seating (one of my negatives) another negative is that they don't accept credit card.

    (4)

  • Faye-Lee C.

    Oh my gosh! A friend told me about this place and I thought... "Big deal, it's just mochi and ice cream." I decided to take a nice drive to the Hawaii Kai location. Oh my gosh! It is delicious! The flavors they have are unique and yummy! I tried 3 flavors since I had to limit myself to 3 per visit. I am sure I could eat more, but I want to savor the flavors. Chocolate peanut butter is so amazing! Chocolate mint was good and passion fruit. I personally love chocolate and peanut butter together, so I am biased. I have been told to try the green tea and lychee next time. There are many other flavors. Definitely a must eat while in Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Ambika C.

    Mmmm Bubbies. You serve the only mochi ice cream worth eating. So worth eating that even now that I am in San Francisco I will go out of my way to spend $9 and buy a box. But I still need my fetal cone of banana royal!! So delicious. And the names of the cakes will never cease to amuse me. Time to open up a joint on the mainland!

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    Whoa. They have the most delicious mochis EVER. I'd want to recommend one, but everytime I try a new flavor, I end up loving it! Don't forget to drop by this small hole in the wall ice cream special the next time you're in Hawaii. Unfortunately, I don't know of any busses that run past it, but if you're a driving tourist, definitely pay this place a visit.

    (5)

  • Janessa L.

    i really miss this place! the ice cream is so good and the mochi ice cream is so yummy! at least i can pay $7 for 6 mochi ice cream pieces from wholefood's frozen section but it's not the same as the fresh ones from the store. i saw people ordering their pies too, but i didn't have time to try all their desserts. everytime i'm in honolulu, i have to go here and bring whoever's with me. *sigh* oh so good!

    (5)

  • Gina C.

    Every single time I come here, my excitement gets the best of me and I try to eat my first mochi ice cream immediately, even though they have come right out of the cryogenic tank Bubbies keeps them in and you can still see the dry-ice vapor coming off the surface of the mochi. If you let them sit for a while, you will experience the perfect combo of chewy and creamy that is the mochi ice cream ideal. You will also avoid dental and neurological problems. As a bonus, I am somehow always able to get a parking spot there, the line moves quickly and the tables have high turnover. What's not to love? More practical stuff if you're a visiting foodie -- this place should make your short list of destinations. Even if you're lactose intolerant. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Stephanie C.

    Incredible ice cream! One of my favorite places in Honolulu by far

    (5)

  • Michal B.

    The mochi wasnt that goid, but what made it even worse was the service. Not fun to eat when the guy servcing you is pissed off...

    (2)

  • Dane K.

    Always come to bubbies whenever im in town. Very consistent with ice cream size and quality. Mochi ice cream is also consistent. Line moves slow but worth the wait!! Fairly cheap for a homemade ice cream shop! One of my fave places to grab dessert from! Highly recommend if you have the time, to check it our! You wont regret it!

    (4)

  • Lesley S.

    Bubbies is amazing. Yes they are busy, and parking is awkward via the yelp app. I may or may not of walked the whole block, however I had the chocolate eggnog mochi, we had a 35th year with the Oreo ice cream and a baby Spangler with chocolate. Sooooooo ono (good... 'Mainland folks) I love it!

    (5)

  • Arnold A.

    The mochi ice cream was good as always, but the workers tonight weren't very nice. Bad customer service. Smile at least. (4/25 at midnight)

    (4)

  • Astrid B.

    OH MY GAWDDDD! The mochi here is so good! I had the vanilla, strawberry, passion fruit, lychee, green tea, & chocolate peanut butter one. The vanilla, strawberry, & chocolate peanut butter ones are the best ones in my opinion. The only thing I didn't like is one of the workers there is really rude. When I asked for a sample of the banana oreo ice cream (which is AMAZING) she gave attitude. Not the best impression. But overall, it's a must during your stay.

    (4)

  • Ellen Z.

    I love ice cream and I love ice cream mochi! Getting ice cream mochi in Hawaii was one of my mustd does. My friend took us here and I didn't even check it out on Yelp, but when I checked in, I saw that it already had over 1000 reviews. I was super excited, I can see why it's popular since its near the UH campus. Who doesn't like sweets?! I order a slice of multiple orgasm, sakura mochi, guava mochi and strawberry mochi. When I was at the register, I was hesitant in saying mutliple orgasm. In fact, the cashier ended up finishing my word. The multiple orgasm was indeed orgasmic! It had a layer of chocolate, coffee and cookies & cream with cookie crumbs on the bottom. What a perfect combination! I enjoyed every bite of it!

    (5)

  • Jackie B.

    I come here at least once a week, Ben always hooks it up and makes sure everything is moving, even when there are new employees. The lines are ridiculously long usually after 8 but I'm guilty myself of choosing to wait several times for about 45 minutes. Totally worth it. Personally I love the ice cream pies, although smaller than the cakes there is much more in each bite. The seasonal ice cream flavors are usually my favorite including banana Oreo and chocolate malt, but any banana flavor they offer is always great and their signature Oreo is the best Oreo ice cream I've ever had. They're famous for their Mochi which is excellent but I'm a sucker for ice cream. And if you're craving malt and they don't have their amazing chocolate malt ice cream you can always get a malt shake which is just as great. This place is definitely worth it, and don't forget it's CASH ONLY. there's an atm in the bar next door if you do forget though (;

    (5)

  • Ashley M.

    Seriously, who DOENST love Bubbies? I SURE DO! Their mochi ice cream are bomb, and inexpensive. I also enjoy their Multiple Orgasm, cause it gives quite the effect whe you take a bite of it. They have lots of other items on their HUGE menu with quite interesting names. I love Bubbies, but the only that I don't love about it is the parking and the line (when it's busy). And it gets SUPER busy at times, especially at night & on the weekends. Line is out the door, and wraps around the parking lot...literally. Avoid the lines and come in during the day. You won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Les L.

    It's worth making a trip to Bubbie's shop for their mochi ice cream! I focused on their tropical flavors and all of them were absolutely delicious. I liked how all their flavors were very natural tasting and light & subtle. The mochi shell was also very soft and pliable and unlike other brands I've tried, not covered with rice flour. My favorite of all was probably the sakura, which had a cherry mochi with a creamy, vanilla filling, but I also really enjoyed the passion, lychee, and guava. You can get Bubbies's mochi ice cream at various places on the island, including Lawson Station & some Beard Papas but the freshest ones are definitely from the store.

    (5)

  • Kathy O.

    I have never been a mochi fan....UNTIL NOW!!! I'm sitting here on the Mainland & my mouth is watering thinking about their mochi. It is effing delicious. I have always hated the texture of the mochi sacks (insert joke here) I had. This place changed my mind. No weird texture, ice cream inside is amaze balls! I tried the chocolate mint, green tea, & chocolate expresso. I cannot wait until I am back on Oahu next month...first stop!!

    (5)

  • Nancy L.

    5 stars for the yummy mochi, less 1 star for the employee's "I don't want to be here" demeanor and less than friendly service!

    (4)

  • Amy L.

    Delicious mochi ice cream. All are perfectly made and nice for a little dessert snack. My favorite flavors include green tea and azuki. Place has cute decor and lots of variety of ice cream and mochi. They even have cakes if you aren't in an ice cream mood. Only con is parking is tough.

    (4)

  • Cooldudeyo808 ..

    I usually buy my ice cream from grocery stores. A few days ago, my coworker took me here. It was amazing!! It's in a small area but don't underestimate Bubbies. I had a plain cone with strawberry shortcake ice cream. Let me say it is the best tasting ice cream I've come across!! I didn't want to eat it all. I wanted to keep it forever... But I had to or else it would melt to nothing. I savored every lick I could get. Best part was the last bite of the cone. Mmmmmm yummy! The coffee flavor is good too! Customer service is good. The location is good. Dining area is good. And.... It's air conditioned!! Great place to go on a hot day. They have a lot of sweet treats to choose from. Many people favor the mochi ice cream. It's pretty good but not for me. I stick to getting ice cream cones. I've driven by to get a late night snack but ended up going to McDonald's for an Oreo McFlurry. The line was just too long! I'll stick to going in the daytime when the line isn't so bad. Everybody loves Bubbies! I recommend you go here! You won't be disappointed. In fact, why not be spontaneous and go right now? Their hours are so convenient!

    (4)

  • Sohee L.

    Banana ice cream!!!! I love you!!!!

    (5)

  • Cecelia K.

    There was a line but it went fairly quick. If you like Mochi Ice Cream I recommend Sakura. Has a light, flowery flavor. It was hard to put my finger on describing the flavor but it was yummy! I also go a candy cane mint ice cream. Delicious! Very creamy. Waffle cone was was thick and crunchy with good waffle flavor.

    (5)

  • Johnny K.

    The ice cream was really delicious. The parking was pretty inconvenient. I would have appreciated less creepy names for the products.

    (4)

  • Grace L.

    Perfect late night dessert spot. I think my the bf and I stopped in for icecream every weekend for two months. We've been on a bubbies break since then but I was really craving their icecream pie so we stopped by for the first time in a while. It. Never. Changes. That is the best thing about Bubbies. The thing about food establishments is that even at your favorite restaurants, there are good days and bad days. Sometimes the food is great, sometimes the food sucks. Bubbies is consistent and always perfect. There is something to satisfy everyone. Mochi Icecream. There are a ton of flavors, perfect for people who are indecisive and can't choose a single flavor. Also good for people who prefer smaller portions since you can order as many or as little as you want. Icecream by the scoop. They weigh every cup/cone so you know you're not getting less than what you pay for. They have all the classic flavors plus the monthly specials. This month they have tiramisu (which my bf didn't like), lychee sorbet, and something called chocolate insanity. My favorite specialty flavor of all time was black sesame. Sounds weird but it's absolutely delicious. During the holiday season we had apple pie (maybe called something else but definitely of the apple variety) and pumpkin. Those were excellent as well. Pies/Cakes. Completely hilarious and fun to order because of their sexual innuendos. What does knock me up on the blower even really mean...I digress. But anyway, all of their pies have an oreo crust, which is puuurrrfect. However, you might have to ask what's in them just because the little sign with the description is too close to the counter and you usually get your order taken before you get a chance to get there. The cakes are good too, especially the blueberry cheesecake one. But they're obnoxiously large so it's good for two people to share, maybe even three. I tried to tackle it alone in my sad attempt to satisfy my sweet tooth craving but ended up going a bit overboard. It's a must share unless you have a large appetite. Shakes. WONDERFUL. They can basically make whatever icecream you want into a shake, excluding the sorbets I think. Not sure how many scoops go in but I'm assuming it's a lot. It's a thick, heavy, creamy shake, and you won't be disappointed. They have specialty shakes too like the keep it up all night (HAH innuendo!) and it's a coffee based shake. Completely delicious and I don't like to share this one. GET YOUR OWN! ;) Parking is kind of tight but sometimes we just park on the street or at burger king and sneak over. The lines can get super long at night on the weekends so come earlier if you're not a patient person. When it comes to icecream, I'm definitely not patient at all.

    (5)

  • Michael F.

    Tried various mochi--green tea, passionfruit, guava, sakura, lychee, and pineapple-coconut. You want to wait a little bit before eating the mochi, because the ice cream tends to be a bit hard straight out of the freezer. The passionfruit mochi was especially good. It was very tart, and I could tell that there was real passionfruit in there. Guava and sakura did not really taste like what they were advertising. Sakura tasted like cherry-flavored cough medicine. Not good.

    (4)

  • Abad-Lamadora E.

    TERRIBLE first experience here. You'd think after having to wait in line for 20 minutes, FOR ICE CREAM, that the employees would offer better customer service. All of the workers were very rude and unprofessional. Will definitely not be coming back to this location

    (1)

  • Vet-Na-Mee N.

    This rating would be higher for the sheer fact that Bubbies' ice cream is delicious, but for the fact that its employees are terrible (well, the one working today at about 6:00 p.m., that is). One was sweet and handling a very difficult customer who was taking forever to order, while the other one (the one that inspired this post) stocked and did this and that while I was waiting (a long time), without even an acknowledgement. It wasn't until she was ready that she asked me what I wanted to order, and not in a polite way. I wanted to throw a rock hard mochi ice cream at her. She should be canned.

    (2)

  • Matthew M.

    Gelato and Froyo places are popping up EVERYWHERE, the amount of places you can good ice cream is slowly fading, but not Bubbies. This place can get crazy. So crazy that people will stand outside in the rain for the ice cream here. Usually when I come here I'll get the mochi ice cream. They're all delicious (I've had each flavor at least 5x by now). They'll have specials once in a while which are also very delicious (including a wasabi one they had once upon a time). The mochi ice cream run from $1-1.15 each depending on the quantity ordered and you can have a few chocolate dipped flavors for a few cents more. Mochi cream isn't the only thing they're known for. They're house made ice cream and ice cream cakes and pies are also very tasty as well and come with some very fun names like Multiple Orgasm, Come Here Little Girl, and Functioning Prostate. Each cake and pie is unique in it's own way and run from $4-6 per slice. The ice cream here is all made in house and is crazy good. If you get here and the line is literally out the door, don't worry too much. It usually moves by pretty fast.

    (5)

  • Jenny G.

    I love ice cream. How could you go wrong with ice cream? You can't! This was my third time coming here and I finally tried a Bubbie's ice cream cake. I ordered "The First Night" which was a white chocolate chip ice cream with a raspberry and Oreo crust, I believe.. and my friend got "Come Here, Little Girl" which is an ice cream cake based off of the thin mint Girl Scout cookies. Both yummy.. but imo (my unpopular opinion), Bubbie's is just like any other ice cream to me. Simply yummy but nothing to go crazy about. :) Luckily, we got there before the line formed! Yay. Haha.

    (4)

  • Ash C.

    all i gotta say is omg i'm so happpyyyy they have pumpkin mochi ice cream!!! ahhhh pleaseeee don't take it away after the holidays!!! haha

    (5)

  • Hannah S.

    Oh Bubbies --- I haven't paid you a visit since 2010 and I miss you lots. Maeda-en and Mikawaya ain't got nothin' on you. I've sought out ice cream mochis far and wide, and nothing compares. Here I am splurging $82 online to ship 48 of you to me. Please come to California and open a factory/shop!!!

    (5)

  • Pam H.

    This tiny place near the University of Hawaii eludes me. Why is it that all hours of the day when this place is open for business that there's a long line..... Especially at night and don't even think of going at 10pm or later because the line is a "line" omg! Hahahaha. But seriously this place on a positive note is really amazing. #1 - Ice Cream guru, do not pay attention to the not so friendly staff because they are grumpy because all of us love their ice cream and we make them work hard. hahaha They do however have 1 particular guy on staff that we like to call the "A Team" because he's fast and likes to keep that long line moving! He resembles "S Megofna" but it isn't him. #2 - Be ready with what you want. Seriously you'll have a bunch of customers giving you that "wth" look if you don't know what you want. And seriously if you want to taste then don't go at night. Go during the day time when the line isn't as longggg please. #3 - Everything that they have on the menu is seriously delicious. And of course the odd names of each pie well, let's just say I cringe when I take my kids there especially because they can read. (in a funny way) #4 - Parking can be difficult, but like most places that are great and in demand "you'll find parking" because it's just that good. #5 - CASH only because if you write a check, it better be a local check and you should be prepared to show TWO yes TWO forms of LEGAL ID. Not a Costco card lol, seriously some people think that a club card counts as a legal form of ID. So just play it safe and bring cash. Would I recommend this place to people. Absolutely! I bring out of town guests here and they love it. TIP: Summer time they have H2O Mellon (Watermellon) mochi ice cream. Last year was the first year I tried it and had the OMGeeee moment. This year I bought 36 pieces and will be back for more.

    (5)

  • Sherry L.

    If I only had to rate the ice cream, it would be 5 stars-it has no comparison-it's great. The service though is another story. There were only 2 people behind the counter which explains the long line outside the sidewalk. The guy's attitude was HORRIBLE and was just plain rude! If you're in the service industry, that's what you do-service. He must've missed the memo.

    (2)

  • Iris J.

    Desserts of nontraditional options! It's always busy, so expect a wait given the overflow of customers standing outside to form a line. It's a popular Hotspot for late night cravings of a sweet treat!

    (3)

  • Jerry X.

    I am a fan of Gelato. Its pineapple and Ling hue gelato is a work of perfection. Sadly not always available.

    (4)

  • Kate F.

    Okay folks... As a huge connoisseur of ice creams I have never given 5 stars to any ice cream parlor but please, visit Bubbies! Among his business he talked to us on a personal level, gave us samples and suggestions, and the price is surprisingly cheap for an overall great experience with great icecream. Thank you for treating us "tourists" with respect and dignity and making our stop personable and pleasant. Your icecream and mochi were awesome and we'll definitely be back before we leave as well as recommending your business!! Also, we call you Bubbles because that's how I initially read the sign... So Mr. Bubbles... 5 stars for you!

    (5)

  • Fria F.

    This review is long over due but I had time to spare. Who doesn't love Bubbies?!? Depending on the time of day or night your going here, parking can be a pain in the butt. Then you also have to deal with the long tine (especially at night) but don't get your undies in a twist cause it's ll worth it. I always always get the multiple orgasm. ALWAYS. It's literally a party in my mouth. I love the fudge top and the coffee ice cream in the middle. The only down side is it's location. I live on the west side and only get to eat here during special occasions like dinner with friends. Nevertheless, this place in a piece of heaven.

    (5)

  • Emily D.

    My go-to place whenever I'm craving ice cream!! Lots to choose from! Sadly, it's cash only but it's worth the walk to the atm. Costumer service is meh. The workers seem like they don't want to be there. It's pretty crowded no matter what time of day.

    (4)

  • Alfred Y.

    This is the best place outside of Japan to get mochi ice cream that I've had the pleasure of tasting. They've got a full flavor list of these little nub nubs, and favorites by far of mine are the green tea and the passion fruit. Both are opposite sides of the taste spectrum of flat and sour respectively. They're fresh and hand made, even sporting a little stickiness when you pinch the soft mochi between your fingers. The store is located in the back of the lot, behind the other restaurants, so don't fret if the GPS takes you to what seems like a parking lot that doesn't have Bubbies.

    (5)

  • Rachel Z.

    Love the mochi here. A must-try in Honolulu.

    (5)

  • Jill H.

    Looking for that unique, off the beaten path sugar high? Don't go to Honolulu or Waikiki without stopping in for some homemade ice cream, home made Mochi or a piece of ice cream cake at Bubbies. I highly recommend a taste of the dark chocolate chip ice cream and a slice multiple orgasm cake.

    (5)

  • Joanne A.

    As a college student at UH Manoa, Bubbies was my favorite place for a late night treat and an escape from homework and studying. The mochi ice cream is mouth-watering! You've got to try the green tea, lychee, and chocolate espresso flavors...they are to die for! Bubbies also has seasonal/special flavors, so there's always something new to try. In addition, Bubbies' ice cream cakes are heavenly! Love the "Multiple Orgasm" and "Come Here Little Girl." Parking can be a little tough, especially after dinner time. Be careful about parking in the Burger King lot; one night, my friends and I were enjoying some mochi ice cream one minute, and the next minute, we were calling the towing company. PS. Cash and local checks (with 2 forms of ID) only.

    (5)

  • Reiko S.

    Parking is rough, always a line but a true tummy pleaser from the mochi ice to ice cream!

    (5)

  • Kristia A.

    The Oreo ice cream really tasted like Oreos! And that in itself deserves the 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Will B.

    Believe all the 5 star reviews! There's always a line out the door for good reason. Bubbies makes great ice cream, great ice cream mochis, and lots of excellent ice cream pies and sundaes. The menu board can actually be intimidating, it's so full of options with funny names. If you're feeling timid, never fear. Get a few mochis with flavors you like (they have normal names) -- I particularly recommend the chocolate espresso and the lilikoi. Or just go for plain ice cream, which is fantastic, especially the mint chocolate chip and the green tea. Delicious! If you are more adventurous, try anything! Every single thing I've ordered over the years has been good or better. My favorite is the baby spangler -- single-scoop ice cream done with the ice cream dipped in chocolate sauce. SO. GOOD. For our wedding, my wife and I skipped the cake, and got Bubbies mochis instead. This was a total hit! Bubbies was really easy to work with, too. They'll sell you boxes of 75, packed with dry ice so they stay frozen for hours and hours. Once you open the boxes, though, you have at most 15 minutes to eat the mochis before they melt, so be prepared!

    (5)

  • Andy N.

    Yes it was the best mochi I've ever eaten. I've been to a few places back home that sell it and it's texture wasn't this good. With tons of flavors to choose from I was a bit overwhelmed. The choices had regular flavors, chocolate dipped flavors, ice cream cakes, and ice cream itself. The place looked very welcoming and it was crowded with people ordering tons of Mochi. I had the choco mint, chocolate dipped vanilla, and strawberry dark chocolate chip. The mint was my favorite. The chocolate dipped was half dipped and pretty good. The strawberry was strong in a good way. I was also able to try the green tea. I love green tea ice cream inside of mochi! I'd recommend this to all my dessert lovers. Recommendation: Chocolate mint

    (5)

  • Calvin John B.

    What else can I offer to the page other than what's already being said by the others? Known for their ice cream filled Mochi (a form of Japanese rice cake), it's a delectable dessert that can be eaten within seconds if you're not careful. To the foodie, it's a place worth spending your money at. To the busy bee, you might as well try the nearest drive-thru because queue time may take more or less five minutes. To the cheap (raises hand), it's a toss up depending on your mood and/or craving for this particular product. For me, I fall into the latter categories. I don't mind coming here if I really felt like it - but I would rather spend it on a simple ice cream cone dipped in chocolate. That's how I roll. Either way, it's a great hole-in-the-wall place, and I recommend going here for the sake of going.

    (4)

  • Jay Y.

    Very delicious ice cream and mochi ice cream, but I can only say that I'm a fan. I've been spoiled and had better tasting ice cream back in the mainland. Yes, that goes for Oreo ice cream, too, Christy L. Mochi tasted really good. I loved the different flavors which were offered here, especially the sakura and lilikoi mochi ice cream balls. We ordered: yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… Lilikoi: yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… Sakura: yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… Lychee: yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… Green Tea: yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… I do want to come back and try their Multiple Orgasm! I hear it's amazing!

    (5)

  • Amy-Ni N.

    You don't know, Mochi...unless you've had, Bubbies. It's the most delicious little ice cream balls, in life! My fav would be the espresso, lychee, and honeydew. Freaken best balls to ever land in my mouth, Seriously. Ha! If it's your first time here, just do the 6 piece combo and choose the 6 flavors you like. After that, you'll know which one you want to marry and be with for the rest of your life!

    (5)

  • Heidi P.

    For Hawaii - this is one of the best places for ice cream hands down. I often got the the Hawaii Kai location but recently went back to the University spot. The entire time I was there - the line was out the door - it was crazy! It moved quickly though and I was amazed at the wide range of ages. Usually in Hawaii Kai you see mostly families and teenagers, here you saw young and old. My favorites are the Mochi ice cream (it is so smooth on the inside - Mint , Peanut Butter, Strawberry and Green Tea are great). The Mocha Chip and Chocolate are great ice cream choices too. Every now and again they have special flavors like Jack Daniels and Coffee or Coconut - but I usually stick to my favorites. The parking here is more limited than their other location so I would recommend a compact car (if you have the luxury of picking which car to drive)!

    (5)

  • Al B.

    Came by not long ago for a late night snack. We really enjoyed the mochi ice cream. I had a scoop of macadamia nut ice cream on a sugar cone and enjoyed that. There was a line, but it was worth the 10 minute wait. The interior was cozy and fun to hang out in and talk for a bit until some drunkish teenagers nearby got too annoying. I think I'll be back next time I'm in the area. The menu yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK… Mac nut ice cream yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK…

    (4)

  • Vic C.

    The last time my fiance & I came to Hawaii, we knew we had to try Bubbies! This place was featured in the travel section of the Los Angeles Times and in a few of my Hawaii travel guides. Even our massage therapist recommended this place (this is a massage therapist in Hawaii). So we got the message (the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th time) and headed over to Bubbies. Man, we were not disappointed! The mochi ice cream was probably one of the best on the island and the pricing was pretty reasonable. (this place is cash only, so that probably helps to keep the prices down as well this way) Ice cream here was creamy and delicious. The mochi was tender, melt in your mouth style. You can tell it was homemade. This place just gives my fiance and I even more reason to move out to Oahu already.

    (5)

  • Michelle Y.

    I tried: 2 strawberries, 2 candy canes, 1 vanilla, 1 green tea, 1 passion, 1 guava, 1 red velvet, 1 cranberry, 1 lychee and 1 azuka bean!! I LOVED ALL OF THEM, but I wasn't crazy about the candy cane, cranberry or vanilla. All in all, AMAAAAAAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

    (5)

  • J S.

    OMG! She absolutely loves Bubbies (Keith's) mochi ice cream that she eats them till she gets sick! Shipped some overnight back home to SoCal and enjoyed for a few days!!! Not cheap but well worth it!!! Yummy!

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    I am normally not a dessert person, but once in a while my sweet tooth acts up and I develop an obsession.....which right now just happens to be Bubbie's! Bubbie's ice cream is richer, creamier, and more decadent than store-bought ice cream. I am also a huge fan of the mochi ice cream - the mochi part is soft (indicates freshness), a far cry from what you can get elsewhere. I know because I recently got a box from a local grocery store, and it just doesn't compare. Flavors on my order rotation: + Espresso, Oreo, or Strawberry Cheesecake ice cream + Chocolate Espresso, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Mint, or Strawberry mochi ice cream OH! OH! OHHH!!!! Can't forget about the Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake! It consists of layered chocolate, oreo, & espresso ice cream with an oreo cookie crust. Sin on a plate! There is always a line, and more often than not the line spills out the door and onto the sidewalk/parking lot. Be patient, it's worth the wait! *Cash or check w/2 forms of ID.

    (4)

  • Laura P.

    Can't believe that I haven't reviewed Bubbies, like it needs more reviews. But here's towards pushing it to 900 reviews! The lot is small. Other times we've walked up but this time we had a rental mini van and just barely fit. Luckily, there's a lot of turn around so we found a space. The seasonal mochi rocks- definitely try the candycane! Other seasonal flavors were frangelico, choco egg nog and choco pumpkin.

    (5)

  • Crystal K.

    I know Bubbies is known for their ice cream, but quite honestly I'm never had their ice cream. Such a shame, I know. I just can't help myself from stuffing my face with their mochi. They have a plethora of flavors, not just your typical strawberry & green tea flavors that can be found at any Asian supermarket or even Trader Joe's. I've tried their green tea, lychee, passion, vanilla and chocolate mint - all are good depending on your preference of fruity vs. milky flavors. Recently I was also able to try their special flavor - pumpkin. One word: AMAZING. Their menu cracks me up. Take a look at the photos and you'll see. I would highly recommend giving this place a try. Don't be scared.

    (5)

  • Don L.

    Best Mochi Ice Cream Ever... just have to deal with crowds and lines. If you are brave enough to deal with that, you shall be rewarded with a ball of ecstasy.

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    Well I'll be damn....who knew balls of rice and ice cream could be so good. There was a line out to the street and I see why. I also had a slice of pie it was one with mac. nuts and chocl. I would come here at least once a week if I lived there....probably better for my pants I don't.

    (5)

  • G K.

    This place is amazing!!! Mochi and ice cream are a great combination. I loved the passion, green tea and lychee mochi ice cream. They were all so flavorful and smooth. I am sure this is a must for anyone going to Honolulu!!!

    (5)

  • Gspot H.

    I love the Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Chip Chip.

    (4)

  • Curt C.

    Hands down, Bubbies is the best ice cream parlor on the island. They have multiple flavors that come in "Scoops and Double Scoops", however, they have more than just simple ice creams from barrels. Their ice cream concoctions of ice cream cakes, sundaes, ice cream shakes, and of course the Mochi ice cream is just stupendous and makes Bubbies stand out from the rest. My favorite is the Mochi ice cream. The ones you can buy from Costco is not even in the same league as the ones from Bubbies. The mochi taste "fresh" and the combination of mochi and ice cream is just amazing. My favorite is the strawberry dark chocolate chip, you wont be disappointed in that one. They also have some amazing ice cream cakes with very inventive names, you really just need to read it for yourself to believe that they actually named their cakes this. This place can be quite busy. I had gone a couple of times around 10 on a Friday night and the line was out the door. However, the line moves quite quickly and somehow there are usually seats inside. There is parking, next to the store or on the street, but the parking lot is small as it shares it with a bunch of other stores. Would I go back? Yes, it's a very great experience, the décor and all of the newspaper and magazine clippings praising the store give it an old-fashioned feeling like one of those old time ice cream parlors you see on the Travel Channel. A very nice place to go and get your ice cream on.

    (5)

  • Coco S.

    Second time here. This is my must go place when I visit Honolulu. They made fancy flavor Mochi Ice creams. Highly recommend their green tea flavor!

    (5)

  • Lars C.

    What's not to like about late night home made ice cream and specialty desserts? Managed to stop by at 11pm and there was a line out the door. This place is famous for their hand made mochi ice cream and ice cream pies/cakes. I split a 6 piece mochi order with a friend, had the Sakura, green tea, strawberry, and mint chocolate flavors. Amazing frozen treats after a long hot day in Waikiki Beach. Definitely worth checking out, plus they close at midnight.

    (4)

  • Derek R.

    bubbies! so ono! even for a lactos deficient person, like myself! sometimes ya gotta do what cha gotta do... n.... suffer the consequences after :D the coconut macadamia icecream is so ono! the mudpie cake was gone in a couple of bites! lol! need to get bigger cups for the water to wash down all the goodness from your visit to one of the best places in the earth :D

    (5)

  • Joseph N.

    Hell. Yes. I can't believe I didn't review this sooner (thanks for the nudge, Katie B.), because Bubbies added much to my trip to HNL a few months back. A friend and I were introduced to this ridiculously good ice creamery and mochi mastery, and were determined to try every type of mochi. We got through most of them, and basically any flavor that seems like it would appeal to you is going to be hella delicious. I remember the sakura being especially good. I think I also tried 2 or 3 types of regular ice cream too, and it was all awesome. Yes, we went there every day of my 4-day visit to Honolulu. I look forward to coming back!

    (5)

  • Ally W.

    I can't resist mochi.... if there is mochi - I am there! So many flavors, yet I could only pick six. Why? Cuz I had just stuffed myself with dinner and had enough room for just a few bites of mochi. These bite size treat were frozen solid, so I had to wait a few minutes before I could actually eat them. They were worth the wait. Azuki Bean: azuki bean ice cream surrounded by a naturally pinkish colored mochi Chocolate / Mint: mint ice cream surrounded by chocolate flavored dark brown colored mochi Chocolate / Peanut Butter: peanut butter ice cream surrounded by chocolate flavored dark brown colored mochi Green Tea: green tea ice cream surrounded by a naturally light green colored mochi Guava: guava ice cream surrounded by a naturally pink colored mochi Passion Fruit: passion fruit ice cream surrounded by a naturally pastel orange colored mochi Parking lot can be a nightmare. You have to find it first since it is located in an ally street and there is just enough room to wiggle yourself into a space, once you've backed up twice and on the throed attempt get into the slot without hitting the two cars parked on either side of you that you can barley open the door. Oh, that is if there is even a slot open.

    (4)

  • Haein P.

    Can we say MULTIPLE ORGASM?! Bubbies has the best ice cream cakes and mochi ice cream, hands down. My favorite?! Obviously, the multiple orgasm. Who wants one when you can have many?! But seriously, how can you resist a generous slice of ice cream cake consisting of 3 layers (chocolate, oreo, and coffee) sandwiched between an oreo pie crust and a fudge-icing layer. AMAZING. Remember that one scene in "When Harry met Sally," where they're at Katz pastrami and Sally (Meg Ryan) is faking an orgasm and the lady at the next table says "I want whatever she's having!" Trust me, Sally'd be having an even better (or literally multiple) orgasm if she was at Bubbies having the ice cream multiple orgasm! So, I'd say best bet is to get on that and have whatever she's having PRONTO!

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    Big Fan of this place, don't be turned off by the line, it is worth it. In Oahu this is the place for ice cream although they seem to be famous for their mochie which are also amazing...

    (5)

  • Christey C.

    Ice cream deserves 5 stars. I Loooooove the "Multiple Orgasm". Crazy name I know... the Bubbies in hawaii kai calls it a "Relationship George". Its a layered ice cream cake with chocolate, coffee and cookies & cream ice cream. It has an oreo cookie crust (just the cookie minus the cream filling) and topped with fudge. My second favorite ice cream cake is "Maybe the bag broke", with blueberry topping on the side. Serivice on the other hand, deserves zero stars. Be prepared for the asian female version of the soup nazi from seinfeld. If you've been there a few times, you now who Im talking about. You better have your order ready. She is very impatient and treats customers like idiots. Sorrry crazy lady, there's so many delicious choices,some people need a few seconds. She got irritated when the customer ahead of me asked what her favorite was. She stormed into the back, hid behind the texas saloon style doors and whispered to her co-worker how dumb people are! We could hear everything she said. The woman ahead of me walked out, I dont blame her. Consider yourselves warned... or no soup for you!

    (2)

  • Victoria C.

    Bubbies is great for your late night sweet cravings. It's open till 1am on the weekend! This works out for me because I typically crave for something sweet really late at night and this is one of the few places that are open. I guess they're known for their mochi ice cream but I'm not a big mochi ice cream fan so I typically order just the ice cream in a waffle cone. The kiddie size is just the perfect size for me! I've tried just a few of their flavors but my favs so far are the mint chocolate chip (I'm sad when it's not there) and peppermint with dark choc. chip. Their pumpkin is also pretty good if you're in a pumpkiny mood. Beware, this place gets crazy busy and usually there's a line out the door but it goes by pretty fast. Luckily all the times I've went there, I have been able to find parking (in their limited parking space). I heart Bubbies!

    (4)

  • Heather P.

    Homemade Mochi! Yummm. Soft mochi with creamy delicious ice cream inside. So many flavors to choose from and they're all good. Guava, passion fruit, espresso, chocolate, strawberry, vanilla...check out the special mochis that they have that may be seasonal like Almond Roca. That was my favorite. Not one of the flavors we chose were a bad choice.

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    MOCHI ICE CREAM. Probably the BEST mochi ice cream I've ever had, it was so good we had to come back a second time in one trip. This place craps all over "Mochilatto" in California! I'm pretty sad I didn't get to try their ice cream, the mochi was enough to destroy my taste buds. My only two complaints about this place are: 1) CASH only. I like to travel, and I have travel rewards CC, definitely better then using cash. 2) WAIT. the line was tremendous, out the door both times. The first time, there was only ONE worker and about 10 different groups waiting for piece of heaven. The second time, the waitresses looked all butt hurt about something and three of the four were fiddling with something behind the counter. Aside from that, this place is a must visit in Oahu.

    (4)

  • Nessa J.

    been here for the third time, but my first time writing a review for here. the ice creams & mochis are EXCELLENT to the taste buds! came here with the bf today after having lunch to refresh our tastebuds with something sweet & cold. got 6 mochis to-go. Passion, Guava, Lychee, & Greentea. Best ever!! Will be coming back ASAP!

    (5)

  • caroline l.

    Bubbies mochi ice cream is really like none other. they have a lot of great flavors and the mochi is nice and thick and chewy. the line is always super long though.

    (5)

  • Ken W.

    CASH ONLY LOCATION If you're using Google Maps to find this place like I did, you won't find this Bubbies right away. Chances are you end up going to the front of the little shopping center between S Beretania and University, whereas it's actually in the back by Coyne. Just drive through the little alleyway and you'll get to a tiny parking area that fits maybe 8 cars and fills up during the night time. It's a sketchy looking area just because it's so dimly lit at night and I always see a homeless person around. FOOD All of the mochi ice cream tastes good. If you've ever had the freezer kind, it's the same thing but better. The mochi is softer and thinner, and the ice cream is softer too. There is a vast array of flavors to choose from, and they also rotate specific flavors every month. I was bummed that mango was on the rotation schedule.. and not for the month that I was there. Seriously, no mango?? That should be a permanent fixture. PRICE They come out to about a dollar per mochi, so I can't imagine coming here everyday.. but it's definitely a nice place to go for a treat!

    (5)

  • Mai H.

    So SO So good!!! I love the sesame flavour one! Everything is pretty decent. I think its super good cuz its not overwhemingly sweet. Had it twice in one trip and still want MORE!!! A MUST if you are here!

    (5)

  • Sheetal D.

    I've never had mochi before and am actually probably one of the few people in this world who doesn't care much for ice cream BUT I loved the multiple orgasm ice cream pie slice! A perfect blend of three flavors - chocolate, espresso and Oreo with a layer of wonderful fudge on top. Hit the spot! (No pun intended)

    (4)

  • Jen H.

    This was such a delicious treat. First time trying mochi. It was really good but the ice cream pie is the way to go. I took a few other reviews advice and we shared the Multiple Orgasm (my favorite!) and the Come Here Little Girl. Both were great!!

    (5)

  • Patricia G.

    BUBBIES! My pet name for my bf is Bubbies but now, it's an ice cream too. DELICIOUS ICE CREAM for that matter. Go early. Granted they are open late night, the line forms FAST. Don't fret, they're fast and worth the wait. Ice cream is delicious. I had the banana walnut I think it was. Ordered a few mochi: Strawberry, lychee and green tea. Just writing this review makes me sad. I WANT BUBBIES ICE CREAM!

    (5)

  • Bianca V.

    Their mochi icecream is the perfect treat for a hothawaiiday or a coldwetrainyday! They serve mochi icecream, reg. Icecream, shakes, ice cream cakes & pies... The line can get pretty long, but your patience will be rewarded! I LOVE their peanutbutter & strawberry mochi. I'd highly recommend trying them :) Oh, & make sure u have cash on hand. They're CASH ONLY.

    (4)

  • Angela M.

    *Dozen mochi ice cream = $11, Malt = $6* Dear Bubbies, When the battle of the bulge is being waged within my waistline, you are my nemesis. Though your sexy concoctions cause me to consume more calories in one sitting than possibly needed in an entire day and spend ridiculous amounts of money on desserts, I can never say no and that is the twisted nature of us. Do you remember the month where I visited you every single day? And each time I left clinging to my tub of a dozen mochi ice cream, shaking with the simultaneous sensations of guilt and glee. Chocolate vanilla, raspberry with white chocolate, strawberry dark chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, thoughts of these morsels filled my every waking moment and tormented my dreams. Then I discovered your vanilla malt, the malti-est on the island, our holy grail in a quest begun when our precious Bob's Big Boy caught on fire. I could taste the malt, it was not a shake with a pathetic sprinkling of malt, oh no, it is a malt as much as a malt can be. And your lemongrass sorbet, AH, truly a taste sensation. On a side note, my solid month of consuming only your homemade ice cream has made nearly all other ice creams seem colossally inferior. I am not happy about this and if I had a lawyer you would hear from it. I hate to love you. Angela

    (5)

  • Jenel O.

    Holy long lines! Went the other night and the line was long and when we left it was even longer. Two people working and would've been ice to have another set of hands. I love their original flavors like candy cane with dark chocolate chips. Wish they had it year round. Their Michigan ice cream is the absolute best too. Strawberry dark chocolate chip is my number one fave. It's been a long time since they had a location in mililani but I wish they'd reopen!

    (4)

  • Michelle Q.

    I've been here many times, and they have they best of everything! I love their mochi ice cream because of the quality and different flavors they offer. I suggest you just get a dozen for $12 so you can take some home and enjoy! They have flavors like vanilla, chocolate espresso, green tea, lilikoi, and many more. You can also find their mochi ice cream at stores like Foodland, Coffee Bean an Tea Leaf, and Panda Express. The thing that I LOVE the most is their multiple orgasm cake. I get it every year for my birthday. It has an oreo crust with espresso, oreo, and chocolate ice cream topped with chocolate fudge and chocolate sprinkles. If you get the entire cake it is $50. A slice of it costs about $5. I've also asked them to ship a cake from here to Michigan for $68 and it came on time in perfect condition. They can get really busy sometimes to a point where the line is out the door. It usually happens during the night especially on Fridays and during the weekends. Just make sure you bring cash! No credit or debit cards are accepted. It is also hard to find parking sometimes so my friends and I just park at Burger King and walk over.

    (5)

  • Lehua A.

    Line gets ridiculously long but awesome ice cream! Sucks they have cash only & you have to show 2 forms id though if you're paying with a check. That's pretty dumb if you ask me..but I always get Oreo flavor with the waffle cone & I crush into ice cream like cereal because it's delicious like that haha. Pretty weird I know, but it's awesome!

    (4)

  • jazzy l.

    Only had to mochi. I got green tea, passion fruit and guava flavor. Green tea was the best. Guava and Passion fruit does not mix well with mochi. I should of also tried Adzuki bean as well.

    (4)

  • Malia P.

    Homemade mochi with tropical fruit flavors? I'm there! Cash only. Each mochi ball was unique and delicious in its own way. I only got six: passion fruit, guava, strawberry, raspberry, red velvet and lychee. Since touching down in Hawaii, my obsession with passion fruit has grown. It was my fav flavor of the bunch! It's a bit tart and a bit sweet. Red velvet tastes like vanilla with a hint of chocolate. Line is out the door but so worth the wait. If you're in the area stop by and give it a try.

    (5)

  • Alice Y.

    My sis and I bought 3 ice cream mochis for $3.30 and a big slice of ice cream pie for around $6. I found the mochi cheap and the pie decently priced. The flavors on the board refer to the actual mochi on the outside. Single flavors on the menu mean that there is vanilla inside while two flavors mean the first is the mochi and the second is the ice cream filling. Although I appreciated the softness, chewiness, and thickness of the mochi, the flavor was too subtle for me. We tried sakura, passion fruit, and strawberry dark chocolate chip (but my sis ate all of this one wtf). Ice cream pies had the funniest names. We tried the Multiple Orgamsm, a huge slice that was taller than a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. The chocolate crust was whatever for me and tasted more like those rectangular, cross-hatched Asian chocolate cream wafers than Nabisco oreos (a.k.a not as good as a true oreo crust). The ice cream pie layers of rich chocolate, coffee, and chocolate ice cream were topped by a fudgy ganache that was not to sweet. Surprisingly, the chocolate sprinkles which I normally wouldn't care for added much-needed crunch factor.

    (4)

  • Elsa V.

    Its a bit overhyped and the lines can get ridiculous. They have interesting flavors and their mochi is yummy. I don't think I'd be coming back here unless there isn't a line.

    (4)

  • Alyson Y.

    Bubbies is my favorite ice cream spot in Hawaii AND it's local, which I like. But, this particular location is always understaffed. If you go here on a weekend, you can wait in line for 30 - 45 minutes for ice cream. They have a decent sized seating area, but the parking lot is tiny. I normally street park and walk over. The mochi ice cream is my favorite, but they have really good seasonal flavors as well. The menu normally lists their special flavors. Four stars for the best ice cream in Hawaii, but subtracting a star for the outrageous wait time. 45 minutes to move a 10 person line is ridiculous.

    (4)

  • Sean C.

    parking: private lot, no issues finding parking during the day cost: $10 reservations: went when it opened around noon on a weekday. No lines and was able to take my time browsing the menu and choosing what I wanted. the food: Mochi: azuki bean, green tea, sakura, lychee Multiple orgasm When you walk into this place you wonder if you've been transported to some classic traditional corner store ice cream shop from the 50's. It reminds of old ice cream parlors like Fentons in Oakland but with mochi! I went around when it opened and there were no lines, no crowds, and was completely empty, which was perfect for my indecisive mind to peruse the enormous menu. I went with four flavors of mochi. I had to ask myself what made the mochi here so good? And I think the answer is the powerful flavor! When you bite into the azuki bean there's real pieces of bean in there. Also the green tea is not a muted mild flavor but you really feel like you have a mouth full of tea leaves. Compared to other mochi's I think it's the flavorful homemade ice cream that makes the difference. The multiple orgasm is okay if you're into the more traditional desserts. It is a layer ice cream cake with fudge, chocolate, coffee, and cookies and cream. I didn't think it was that special, but again it's more of a traditional dessert. Overall, a place you should bring friends and family for something sweet. Don't think it's necessarily worth waiting hours in line. I would recommend just coming during non-peak hours and enjoy your dessert in peace.

    (4)

  • Daniel C.

    Mink loves this place! It's one of her favorite dessert spots on the island. Depending on her mood, we get Mochi Ice Cream or Maybe the Bag Broke. Our favorite flavors of Mochi Ice Cream are Azuki, Chocolate Vanilla, Green Tea, Lychee and Strawberry. This place always has a line and takes only cash or local checks. It sucks if you stand in the long line and find out they don't accept credit cards. Parking is limited in their lot but there is a lot of street parking. This is a great place to go to after dinner or for a simple date. It's very affordable and people are always nice here. Even as busy as it gets, the staff has a smile and does their best to get your order out to you as soon as possible. Awesome place off of University.

    (5)

  • Corey B.

    The mochi was delicious. Had guava, chocolate peanut butter, and green tea. All were great but the guava was the best. The line was long but not unreasonable. They only accept cash. Give the mochi a second to melt because it comes out pretty hard.

    (4)

  • Catherine S.

    Cash only or local checks. Parking can be challenging but turnover in parking spots are frequent, just got to be patíent. Description of items is on countertop near the front of line. Wish the menu description were closer to the back of the line so I could drool over the menu and figure out what I want by the time I get up to the counter. Ice cream is super hard and eating the ice cream can be a challenge with a plastic spoon. I wanted a fork. Fun place. Good ice cream. Enjoy! Mr. Bubbie, Our family ordered the Knock Me Up, the Multiple Orgasm and a single scoop of a Lava ice cream in a cup. All tasty and satisfying. The only thing was how hard the ice cream was-hard to eat with a plastic spoon. We will be back again, next time for the Mochi ice cream. Thanks for your response. Aloha, Cathy

    (4)

  • Julia S.

    I love sweets, and I love ice cream, and I love when they're local and homemade recipes! Things I love: - Their dairy products are super rich, super creamy, super dense. Except for their mochi ice cream which is still hearty. But it's great to satisfy your sweet tooth if you're looking for something heavier and denser. - They also have coffee/espresso which isn't too bad and also caffeine free options. - Their flavors are consistent, so when I get a chocolate espresso flavor, I know what I'm getting. - Their open late! - Their local! Things I don't love: - Rude service. For first timers, beware that during peak times the employees will rush you and give you dirty looks if you don't know what you want. If you're like me and take forever to make a decision, this place can be kind of stressful during peak times. The menu is written on a chalk board, and the place is not A.D.D friendly. - On top of that, the menu can be a little confusing. - Tables are sticky and not maintained too well. I guess I can understand since it's so busy but even the trash bags aren't well watched and are always full. - CASH ONLY. If you're in Hawaii Kai, they have a location there too that's less busy and cleaner!

    (4)

  • Izumi K.

    Great place to get dessert. I always get the cookies and cream. It's delicious! My friends seem to like the Mochi ice cream. Maybe I'll try that next time. Also,it can get busy but the line moves quickly:)

    (4)

  • Reed B.

    We arrived at Bubbies the last night of our vacation and were pretty bummed that we didn't check the place out earlier in our trip. The mochi lived up to the hype. My favorite mochi flavor was the choco-peanut butter while my wife is still dreaming about the chocolate espresso. One of my daughters really enjoyed the guava mochi and the other daughter decided to get Oreo ice cream. I didn't try the ice cream but she must have liked it because she ate it in no time at all. The banana oreo mochi was also very tasty. Yes, there was a line, even at 11pm, but it moves pretty fast. If you're at the entrance and there's no room to get inside, I'd advise waiting patiently outside and not propping the door open. What else? It's a cash only establishment. They sell souvenirs if you're into that as well as coffee. My wife wished she got a shirt cause their logo was pretty awesome - "Shouldn't you be licking something?" We visited many places on our trip to Oahu and this was at least in the top 3 of our favorites so definitely check this place out. It's up to you, but I suggest earlier in the trip so you can head back for seconds!

    (5)

  • Brian M.

    Coming after our event and still needed just a little something to end the night with we ventured over to Bubbies. I never have been here but knew about the mochi ice cream and figured that I would order some..Wrong.. We get to the counter and the girl in front of me wants a "Multiple Orgasm"! Huh?, I must still be drunk. Seeing how busy this place is, then looking at the confusing menu I thought this is "Total Insanity"! So that's what I ordered yelp.com/biz_photos/bubb… Vanilla ice cream dipped in espresso chocolate and FROZEN with warm fudge brownies. *Bubbies may be a crazy house but I'm just as crazy and will be back for more! *Multiple Orgasm Really!?!?

    (5)

  • Eric Robert R.

    ICE CREAM! I SCREAM! WE SCREAM! WE ALL SCREAM! FOR ICE CREAM! OMG... Who doesn't love Ice Cream? OMGEEEE... Who doesn't love Bubbies?! BUBBIES HOMEMADE ICE CREAM & DESSERT is the type of place that... A. You ignore the calorie count B. You ignore cost C. You'll eat anything placed in front of you *drools* I have been here at least several dozen times, but only now I decide to write a review. Typically I come here to enjoy my scrumptious ice cream, drop into a food coma, and tunnel vision on what to order next time. I really took Bubbies for granted, but no more... On my latest visit, I finally had the infamous Mutiple Orgasm. My friends Josie C. & Paige L. always pushed hard to get me out of my comfort zone and give it a whirl, but the conservative Ice Cream dude that I am, I usually get two scoops in a cup, sometimes daring enough for the waffle cone. Nope, not this time! Give me MULTIPLE ORGASM PLEASE! And baby, my socks are blown to the STRATOSPHERE! Never question your lady friends! EVAR! Ménage à TROIS! *drools* Bubbies is located on University Ave., just below the University of Hawaii. The home of the Rainbow Warriors! Congratulations Paige! Class of 2013!!! *tear* BUBBIES AMBIANCE: Charming with lots of framed vintage photographs, wooden chairs, tables, decor. Almost rustic looking. A ton of college students literally live here. BUBBIES EMPLOYEES: Pretty much all college students and I'm not sure why, but seems like the cream of the ditzy class. Just be patient and smile. Remember THEY, not you, control the Ice Cream scoop! THE BUBBIES ORIGIN: In 1985, Keith Robbins opened his first ice cream parlor in the University area, a few blocks from the UH-Manoa campus in Honolulu. The ice cream was manufactured, one flavor at a time, in the back of the store. Bubbies Ice Cream was born! Bubbies is named after the Grandmother of the founder. Robbins, born in New York, has been quoted as saying, "If I had been born in Hawaii, I would probably have called it 'Tutu's Ice Cream." MULTIPLE ORGASM! TOTAL INSANITY! HAIR BY DANIEL! THE BATHTUB/TOILET SUNDAE! ....these are the type of funky names you'll find at Bubbies, BUT don't let the goofy names fool you, all are disgustingly GOOD! OMG! *drools* Yet, Bubbies is probably best known for their signature MOCHI Icecream, incredible flavors include: Azuki Bean Chocolate Espresso Chocolate Mint Chocolate Vanilla Chocolate Coconut Raspberry White Chocolate Chocolate Peanut Butter Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip Lychee Mango Guava Sakura Strawberry Vanilla Blueberry Pistachio Tiramisu Li Hing Mango Green Tea Passion Fruit, etc. Seasonal too! Btw- My favorite is EVERYTHING! *drools* Seriously, when I get married... I WANT A BUBBIES ICE CREAM CAKE WITH MULTIPLE ORGASM AS THE TOPPER! SCREW THE CALORIES! YOLO! YELP REVIEW #154

    (5)

  • Lani J.

    I adore Bubbles! There are several but the original one is still located on University Ave. & S. Beretania! The original is always crowded and loud but this only means it's delicious and popular! It's definitely that! Pros: Incredible ice cream flavors. Mochi ice cream. Ice cream cake. The funny names of the desserts! Cons: Parking can be tight. Employees can be iffy. But overall no real complaints! Since it's located near UH-Manoa I'm sure I'll stop by a few more times. Brain fuel!

    (5)

  • Richard K.

    Dang the long is so long! ^^ that was my quick tip, partially a joke because we showed up in a group of 20+ people, but it's typically true on any other night. Bubbies always makes me happy. Who doesn't like ice cream, right? I had the pleasure of splitting a banana split (yes, pun intended there) with Emi H. We had 3 scoops: rocky road, banana with strawberry swirl and mint chocolate chip, all smothered with hot fudge, caramel and butterscotch then blanketed with whipped cream and topped with 3 gummy bears (I love gummy bears!). s3-media2.ak.yelpcdn.com… It was delicious! we tried with all our might and came pretty close to killing the whole thing. I think the great part about Bubbies is it's a great place to just hang out and talk story over your ice cream. It's a nice change compared to the typical bar and cocktail. Wholesome. Well, everything except for the conversation that was going on at our table (Emi H., Claire F. Jordan C, Paul C. and Gary N. are the only ones privy'd to that information). Nonetheless, it's a great throwback to an old pastime of visiting the ice cream shop with a bunch of friends and having a good time.

    (4)

  • Arthur S.

    Bubbies is one of the top places i mention to guest visitng from outside the islands. The names of the types of icecream cakes are fascinating even for those of us who have been there many times before. Aside from their great combination of ice cream cakes there are also a number of mochi ice cream. Mochi icecream is a little less common in the mainland, which is why i always suggest this place to guest if they want to try something a bit different. The parking here is limited. So either park at the burger king lot at your own expense of getting towed or walk a bit. It will help digest the deserts anyways. Its been a while since ive been here, but there are also a number of toppings which can be added to the scoop ice cream at additional prices.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    I've been coming here for many years now - - since the late 80's with my high school friends and family just for ice cream. When I have friends from out-of-town I make it a custom to come here for dessert after dinner. Came here last night after a fun event with fellow Yelp friends. It was after 930pm and about over a dozen of us jaywalked University Ave and headed for here only to see a line out of door!!! I swear, there were at least 30 peeps! My go-to flavor here is the GREEN TEA. I am a HUGE MATCHA fan and this place knows how to deliver. So creamy and the bitter and sweet flavors are subtle. YUM!!! I had a double-scoop of green tea and coconut delight in a cup. I've had the coconut delight several times previously but it was somewhat off last night. It didn't taste right. Also, I received my cup immediately after being scooped and the ice cream was on the soft side. I was hesitant to say something but kept quiet and just ate it. More than anything else, I like the seating format here. You can sit down and have such great conversations while eating yummy ice cream. Last night was really a blast! Such interesting topics and information exchanged in our conversation on our table between Emi H., Richard K., Jordan Aaron C., Claire F. and Gary N. We kept on laughing, laughing and laughing. The next thing I knew my jaw started to hurt!!! Too bad the ice cream didn't make the grade. Otherwise I would have given this review the perfect 5-stars.

    (4)

  • Meg M.

    So fresh and so clean, clean.... Tried a bunch of flavors today with my cousin that I hadn't tried before and each one was just so fresh and bursting with a sharp, clean, local Hawai'i flavor! -Lychee -Passion -Guava I felt like Willy Wonka... The pasion tasted like PASSION and the lychee tasted like LYCHEE... and so on and so forth! Each was filled with a super creamy ice cream but nothing was too heavy or overwhelming.... it was the perfect dessert! My favorite is STILL the chocolate peanut butter... And green tea is a close second if you need some recommendations :)

    (5)

  • Vilay S.

    Delicious, fresh, and insanely satisfying. Sometimes there are long lines, but you can try to do what we do; go during weird times! We usually go during the early evening to beat the late night rush. Beware, this place is CASH ONLY. We recommend the green tea and lychee flavors, though they're all fantastic!

    (5)

  • Timothy H.

    This is a must when on the island! I stumbled across this place while searching on the yelp app. I was not disappointed at all. The flavors of ice cream and the choices are absolutely awesome. Do some research on the yelp app before going so that you don't hold the line up asking what each thing on the menu is. They have some truly creative names for their ice cream cakes and pies. I had a slice of pie that was pure awesomeness. My wife had the chocolate ding dong ice cream. Yes, creamy chocolate ice cream with hostess ding dongs crushed up and in the ice cream. The also had banana cookies and cream!! Delicious. Parking is extremely limited and tight, but so is most places in the area! Must try!

    (5)

  • Hazel J.

    Amazing ice cream, and equally better because it was encased in tender, delicate mochi!! My husband will forever be nicknamed "ding dong" after loving the ice cream flavor "chocolate ding dong". Got the vanilla, green tea, guava, chocolate and azuki mochi. Amazing. Gonna be back!

    (5)

  • Karen H.

    Not a huge Mochi fan, but it was really good here. The flavors really come through and the Mochi is soft. Love all the colors of the flavors. Lychee was my fave.

    (4)

  • Royce L.

    Bubbies has always been my go-to late night dessert spot. The Multiple Orgasm is truly irresistible. As always, I couldn't wait to dig in.... And clearly the staff couldn't wait to dig out. We ordered and sat with ample time to finish, but couldn't help but feel rushed by the EXTREMELY LOUD/hurt my eardrums/ turned up music, staff moving chairs and tables around us, and spraying cleaner everywhere. It made it very uncomfortable to sit and enjoy when there is music blasting in your ear as if you were in a nightclub.

    (1)

  • Ryan M.

    This place has excellent mochi ice cream! I really enjoy all the different flavors they have... the passion fruit and strawberry chocolate are a must try.

    (5)

  • Selena N.

    So so happy to have found this place! Out of our week stay we came here 5 times! Even stopped before catching our flight home. Their MOCHI ice cream was absolutely amazing! Our favorites in order: lychee, guava, chocolate espresso, green tea, strawberry. We tried almost all the flavors but the Lychee is what kept us coming back! They also have pies and ice cream! Every time we came majority of the customers were either eating the pies or ice cream! We ordered the Multiple Orgasm but I didn't get to try it since it melted on our way back to the hotel! Needless to say: I'm addicted! I landed back in the states and certain Whole Foods carry Bubbies Mochi but not the Lychee :/

    (5)

  • Teddy B.

    I don't always come here for two reasons: 1) Long lines 2) Cash only You would think that with the amount of cash they make, they could now afford a credit card machine (or at least a Square). Who carries cash these days? Last time I checked, it was 2014 on earth.. Ambiance: Loud. Crowded. Dirty tables. Food: Not sure what the big deal is. Might want to let it melt a little or else you'll be enjoying your ice cream with a broken spoon (especially the cakes). I like their mochi ice cream. But if there's a wait, I'd rather drive to the nearest grocery store to pick up a box. Same thing (also, cheaper.. with the option to pay with a credit card). Service: Hit or miss. Some are really nice, while others are rude with no sense of customer service. Overall advice: Know what to order before you reach the cash register. Be courteous to others and keep the line moving. I've witnessed a few instances where customers didn't know what to order while at the register (all that waiting and you still haven't made up your mind?).

    (2)

  • Sheryl L.

    Love those fetal scoops! This is the main reason I come here, and then the great varieties of tropical or unusual flavors. I got azuki bean and lychee. I usually get green tea, but had to get these. I even got the kiddie scoop this time, albeit it was a little too much. I will stick with the 2oz fetal scoops.

    (5)

  • Ashley J.

    I am a fan of ice cream.. Particularly cookies in cream. But, if you've never had the homemade Oreo flavor from Bubbies, you are absolutely missing out!! It is not just Oreo cookies in the vanilla ice cream, but actually Oreo flavored ice cream, with Oreos! Mind blown. I do not live close by, but make sure to hit up this cute little shop whenever I am down in town! However, I do NOT suggest the milkshakes. 3 of us got them before, made by 2 different people, and whatever they teach them to do for milkshakes turns into a runny melted soup. More like flavored milk. Stick with the ice cream or mochi and you'll be golden!

    (5)

  • Mohammad N.

    Mochi. Mochi. Mochi. Guava. Chocolate Espresso. Red Bean. I can't get any more straight forward then that. Put away your ice cream, gelato and frozen yogurt desires and go straight for the mochi. Soft, powdery and the absolute right cool temperature for you to say, "oh no, i'm going to have to go back and order more." The flavors are unique and the treats are small enough for you to order multiple. Pair the mochi with a latte and your sweet tooth will be singing your praises.

    (5)

  • Yumiko K.

    I loved that the names of all their ice cream treats had sexual innuendo. Although I didn't get to enjoy "multiple orgasm" or "Buffy's aural massage", I got to try their mochi (green tea, azuki bean, and chocolate espresso). Usually, I am not a huge fan of mochi ice cream, but I loved the variety of flavours offered at Bubbies'. Their size was perfect for snacking and tasting different flavours. My bf got a scoop of mocha chip (I think), which was not too bad either. It was nice that they had their own parking space. What's up with no public bathroom though?

    (4)

  • Reid K.

    I LUB BUBBIES! 1020 people have already reviewed this place so I feel like a drop in the bucket of stellar ratings, but yeah. Their icecream is to die for! I suppose the less PG, Bubbified version would be to say that it's "orgasmic." I especially like the oreo and espresso flavors, which are two-thirds of the "multiple orgasm" ice cream cake (they refer to it as M-O, but my friend likes to blurt out the full name). Honestly, I think the in-store experience is better than buying mochi icecream at Safeway. It tastes fresher (not sure if that can be scientifically proven) and it's rewarding after you wait in a line that is always out the door. Bubbies is totally worth ditching your diet for!

    (5)

  • Hollie N.

    The mochi was definitely overrated. The ice cream was good, but not great. But mostly, they get ONE star for their poor customer service. The girl helping us was completely rude, didn't smile, and even rolled her eyes as we were trying to figure out what flavors we wanted. We weren't greeted as we came in and none of the girls working there had a smile or anything to show good customer service. Not a "how are you today" or a "how can I help you." So I asked the girl for her name. She said her name was Jenna. I hope someone can train her on how to have some good customer service skills. I would NOT recommend this place.

    (1)

  • Mayumi M.

    Went this place as a reward after hiking at Manoa fall :) This place was very close from the highway exit nearest to the fall. We tried normal ice cream in waffle cones, and it was very tasty! Mango/passionfruit sorbet was the best!

    (4)

  • Yoselyn F.

    This is by far my favorite ice cream spot on the island. When I realized how close it was to UH I considered transferring schools. But alas, I had already committed to a graduate program at. Which in 7 years has not thought to bring any ice cream downtown. I mean how many cup/cake joints do we need? and I love cake and cup cakes BUT we need ice cream!!!! I mean it is summer here all year and cake isn't cooling unless its covered in, you guessed it! Bubbies Ice Cream! I digressed... So I love the mochi, ALL but chocolate but I don't like chocolate so don't let me stop you from trying it. I think chocolate was on Oprah's list which mean that she can recommend books and calories wisely! My favorite is the blueberry ice cream slice, broke my bag.

    (5)

  • JJ L.

    AURAL MASSAGE anyone? FUNCTIONING PROSTATE for you? Did you want to EAT MY BALLS or grab some FETAL DIPS? COME HERE LITTLE GIRL and let's put some cream on it. Mochi ice cream. Buy 12 pieces and get a bit of a discount (1 piece is $1). Try every flavor that fits your fancy. If you walk in and get confused, just look to the far left and the mochi flavors are framed. You can opt to try the chocolate dipped ones, but you should try them, if you will, au natural. There are quite a bit of things to try. The ice cream case has some great original flavors, but you definitely have to try one of their ice cream cakes/pies. My all time favorite is MAYBE THE BAG BROKE - which is an ice cream cake made with blueberry cheesecake ice cream and blueberry ribbons on a graham cracker crust, and you should get the optional blueberry topping/pie filling. I highly recommend AGAINST their milk shakes/malts because they're too expensive and come out tasting like a McDonald's shake. It's a little more pricey than your average ice cream, and as you can tell from some of their names (the words in CAPS are names of their different offerings and NOT a creation of my pervy brain) the ice cream/mochi is anything but average at Bubbie's. If all else fails be comforted knowing that you're supporting local businesses! CASH or LOCAL CHECKS only.

    (4)

  • Sheena C.

    Who doesn't love Bubbies' mochi ice cream? Read by previous review for my endless rave about it. This update is a focus on their ice cream sundae. Didn't like it. I had oreo ice cream with hot fudge, whipped cream, and peanuts. Didn't care for it at all. Overall it was a little too sweet and... creamy? And way too much peanuts!!! With that said, my star-rating has dropped by one. I won't be getting the sundae again, but I am definitely a regular for the mochi ice cream!

    (4)

  • Evelyn C.

    I'm pretty sure this is the location I got taken to since I was told it was near a school, and this is on University Ave, so...yeah. Anyway, loved loved loved the mochi ice cream here. I oinly ordered three because I was trying to behave, but loved it. I can't wait to go back and get more next time, diet bedamned.

    (5)

  • Emi H.

    Bubbies = Ice cream complete with orgasmically naughty names! Move over 31 flavors, you ain't got anything on Bubbies! We were on a drunken mission to find ice cream and all I wanted was a peanut butter chocolate ice cream shake. Bubbies didn't let me down that evening and I happily sipped on my shake and ate bites of mochi ice cream while people watching. I think every good townie who grew up in Hawaii has their own Bubbie's memory. I remember coming here after a Winter Ball because there's not much to do when you're underage in Honolulu except go to the movies and eat ice cream. Things have not changed and during prom season you'll see high schoolers decked out in evening gowns and tuxedos with tennis shoes. I love remembering those short lived times as a teenager. When it seemed as though the world would end if you didn't have the perfect dress! It's nice to know that life in fact does go on...although you never stop looking for the perfect dress.

    (5)

  • Crystal R.

    "A little taste of heaven." sums it all up :-) Whenever you have a bad day, rough week, ate a disgusting meal, their mochi ice cream saves the day! Prices range from a $1 for one to $11 for a dozen and there are many selections to choose from. Depending on the time of the year, they do have special flavors: this week I believe they have strawberry dark chocolate chip, li hing mango, and mint oreo. Whenever I get to the chance to go, I order 12 strawberry and 6 lychee, that much of mochi, you think that would last 3 days, not really...they're so dangerously good that it only disappears within 24 hours, 48 at the most. There are other desserts that they do carry but beware, they are super deliciously GOOD as well. They only accept cash and yes the lines do get long to the point where they are people waiting outside but its definitely worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Michael M.

    Their oreo ice cream is better than an actual oreo. Get a bunch of the mochi, let them melt for a minute, and then become one with the cream. (If you can, somehow, not get mochi: their sundaes and ice cream flavors are spectacular in non-mochi form as well)

    (5)

  • Samantha L.

    Bubbies. Mmm. I love the name and I love the ice cream mochi. Their ice cream cakes or just plain ice cream are very popular too, but what I like most is the ice cream mochi. They have an assortment of creamy or fruit flavors. I went for the guava, lychee, and cantaloupe. All were delicious, but guava was probably my favorite. They are just under $1 a piece, which is pretty fair. I've had Bubbie's before because they actually sell boxes of the ice cream mochi at the Japanese grocery store in Sacramento, Oto's, but I was finally able to visit the store on my last visit to Oahu. The place isn't too big, but it's not super small either. They probably have about 10 tables or so. Notes: -They have their own parking lot.

    (4)

  • Lisa T.

    best mochi i've ever had. and so many flavours. if it was closer to our hotel, i would have gone every night we were there. i wish we had something like this at home. i would go all the time.

    (5)

  • Steve T.

    Mochi balls were good, but the multiple orgasm cake was a bit frozen and hard to eat.

    (4)

  • Dave W.

    Way overhyped. The mochi left this weird gritty feeling after, kind of like when you get little bits of paper stuck on your tootsie rolls. Trader Joes mochi over this place. The ice cream was good though!

    (2)

  • Shuji K.

    Walked in at 11:59 like champs! We bought 3 Chocolate chip Starwberry something mochi and green tea mochi. Explosion in my face yo! Great way to end the night! Their cakes are not bad either. Great late night stop.

    (3)

  • Ira J.

    Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts is about more than just awesome ice cream and desserts. It is about fun. Their treats are fun to eat and fun to order. Seriously, I even had fun waiting in line for my turn. It's like an orderly moving party. Everyone is pointing and snickering at the double entendre named desserts. Folk's are talking and snapping pictures of one another. All this is happening in line. Tonight it was a long line. I guess it usually is. We started waiting outside. I don't know if it moved fast or not. I was enjoying myself and then all of a sudden it was my turn to order. I did have time to change my mind three times about what I was going to get. Later, when we left, the line was still literally out the door. What I decided on was an Espresso Bubbie's Navel, but the fun didn't stop when I ordered it. I utterly enjoyed eating it as well. Picture a scoop of coffee ice cream smashed between two chocolate chip cookies and then dipped in chocolate. Wow! It was well worth $4. Believe me. Many times, we have experienced the fun of Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts while on the way home from dinner at any number of places. I suspect we will continue to do so.

    (5)

  • Aileen C.

    Yummy Moooooochiii ice creeeeaaam! :)) My brother and I got six moochi ice creams so we could try three favors each. I chose honeydew, guava, and lychee. My brother tried mint chocolate, passion fruit,and vanilla. Honeydew- was very fruity! I think it was my favorite of the three. Guava- was disappointing... Noo guava taste:( Lychee- tasted much like lychee, but the flavor was very faint. Mint chocolate chip- loveee the mint taaastee! Passion fruit- I didn't really like because it was very tart, but my brother loved it cause he loves the tartiness of it. Vanilla- I didn't try, but the bro liked it. I think our total came out to be a little less than a dollar per piece.

    (4)

  • Beth I.

    What's creamy, nutty, white, and makes your tounge tingle with delight? Bom chicka wah wah....Bubbies cocconut delight ! :p I had a mean craving for ice cream a few weeks ago and didn't want anything from the market. I had to have some of that homemade goodness at bubbies. Simply nothing compares to bubbies flavor concoctions and creaminess. I haven't been to Bubbies in at least 2 years and was shocked that on a weeknight at 9pm the line was out the door and around the block. No, actually it was just out the door, but it could have felt like it was around the block at the speed the three employees were moving. My bf and I had lots of time to brainstorm the reasons why they line was so long and SO slow. We think the employees have been taught to move slow and chat with eachother between each scoop to create a line, but do they know how hard it is to wait behind 25 people when you've been dreaming about a scoop of frozen heaven? A scoop and two mochi ice creams later we headed out blissfully happy, although a trip to Bubbies will remain on the "special" treat list of places that I won't frequent often. It's detrimental to any healthy eating you've done all year, damaging to the wallet, and the line is long and slow. BUT, I dream about the day I return and will block out an hour on my schedule to have ice cream.

    (3)

  • Sajili B.

    DELICIOUS! There's a reason why Bubbies is always packed when you get there. You have to patiently wait for the dairy goodness that is ice cream. I went just recently again with a group of friends after grubbing at Side Street Inn (on Kapahulu). It was part of my 'Get out of your rut by eating your way out" food series which included alot of pizza, ice cream, beer, and junkfood. This really set it off. After a night of grubbing, I asked the ice cream girl what her favorite item on the menu is. (YOU KNOW ;) ) She said the Blueberry Icecream Cheesecake, "You aren't just saying that because you work here and you want to get rid of it, are you?" "Noooo!!!! It's really good! I wouldn't lie to you!" Blueberry Icecream Cheesecake it is!!! I did not regret it one bit. I got the blueberry sauce (like a BAWSE) on the side, it was enough to share with a friend. Will I return? ANY REASON UNDER THE HAWAIIAN SUN YES!

    (5)

  • Diana L.

    The line here is long, but it's worth it! Their mochi ice cream is 3 for $3. I'm not sure how expensive that is on Hawaiian terms, but on Californian terms it is CHEAP. The mochi ice cream in California runs from $2 to $3.50 EACH. Anyways, they have a large variety of flavors and my favorites are the strawberry dark chocolate and chocolate mint chip (tastes JUST like the ice cream). It isn't too powdery; it has a thin layer around it, just enough to keep the mochi from sticking to you. The mochi is slightly smaller than the ones from California, but I don't really mind. I only tried their macadamia nut ice cream, which was so much better than I expected it to be! They also make their ice cream there :) No buying it from Thrifty's or Rite Aid (do Hawaiians have Thrifty's/Rite Aid?). This place is a MUST TRY for anyone ranging from tourists to locals. You'll fall in love, I promise!

    (5)

  • Cecilia B.

    I've been here a two times out of the three visits to Hawaii! I love this place!! They have fresh made ice cream & Mochi ice cream desserts. I've only come to try the Mochi. They have a plethora of flavors! And depending on the season and whatnot they'll have "limited" flavors on top of what they already have. The main ones are strawberry, choco espresso, green tea, lychee, choco mint, etc. I can't remember. Right now for the season they also have candy cane, salted caramel, dark choco strawberry and a few others. The Mochi is not too frozen, held in your hand for too long it definitely melts like m&m's. The outside isn't too chewy and the ice cream has a lot of flavor! The line is usually out the door but service is quick. Same with seating. Although its packed its really in&out. The employees are very nice & patient! They are open late like midnight late on most days!

    (5)

  • Hayden N.

    The Mochi ice cream was yum-o!

    (4)

  • christine d.

    who decided to open a dessert shop on the corner of the backside of a building with a sign so small no one would know to look for it? oh! the owner of bubbies is who! we're tourists so we aren't familiar with the area. it took us over 20 minutes, asking locals and calling in for directions, to finally find the place even though we were parked almost right across the street. (that's how small the sign is and how hidden the place is.) the ice cream was okay. good but not great. the chocolate in the mint chocolate ice cream had a weird aftertaste. the mochi is significantly smaller than the mochi we have in LA, but granted the flavors are unique, I didn't complain. lychee was really good. wasn't a fan of the guava-- it tasted really artificial. the service was whatever. the workers looked like they hated their lives. you work in an ice cream shop.. lighten up.

    (3)

  • Phil K.

    I don't really like mochi on its own but this mochi ice cream thingy at Bubbies is frickin' guuuuuuuuud. Ten times better than shaved ice in my opinion. I've had it both straight from the freezer and soft and mushy (don't leave it in the fridge) but both still tasted just as good. Green tea, strawberry, chocolate peanut butter, cantaloupe, mango...list goes on and on and every flavor is good as the previous. I'm glad I was told about this place because I was itching to give out some 5 star reviews before flying back home. Bubbies...I'm coming back for you.

    (5)

  • Tony T.

    Mochi is always perfect! Best Mochi, I wish they had a location in Vegas!

    (5)

  • tae k.

    The guy behind the counter was knowledgeable and friendly and gave us good recommendations of what flavors were most popular. I had the strawberry with dark chocolate chips mochi which was tasty. You definitely want to wait a good 5 minutes for the mochi and the ice cream inside to get a little softer. It was good but don't really see myself going out of my way to get it again.

    (3)

  • Kelsey E.

    I had their Oreo ice cream and from the first bite it tasted like I was eating an Oreo cookie. It may have been the best Oreo ice cream I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Chris E.

    Very good ice cream flavors. Oreo tastes exactly like an Oreo. Very good chocolate options as well. Nice seating area inside. Many locals come here so it must be great. Great service. Pay by the ounce.

    (5)

  • stepi j.

    This place is overrated. Mochi is so-so. Service and interior could be better. Cash only.

    (2)

  • Willa L.

    LI HING MANGO MOCHI - number one thing you should order if you are here. It was their special and I had to come back for more! Lychee and guava was good also but not as good as the li hing mango mochi. DROOL

    (5)

  • Patricia G.

    I will not argue that the ice cream is the best on island. It may be the best on the planet. The flavors are incredible and the choices extraordinary! However... The service. For those who rave about the service, are those your daughters working back there? I went in the other day and there were two young girls working. I had to repeat my order FOUR times for TWO mochi ice cream as the server was too busy talking to the only other person in the place: a young woman sitting at a table with her cell phone. There was another girl working behind the counter who would interrupt and make the ordering process more difficult. Both of the mochi we ordered were similar in appearance so the girl put them both in a bag (that we didn't ask for) and allowed us the fun of trying to determine which was which. Is there any training for service? This was more than lack of training or incompetence - this was rudeness. I may have only bought two mochi but I live within walking distance and frequent this establishment for repeat business. At least, I did. There should be a phone number to call in complaints/compliments or some way to resolve issues that are not on Yelp but... there isn't. The staff is always made up of young high school aged girls who don't seem to understand what customer service is. There are some gems who work there but they seem to move on quickly while these giggling, non-attentive youngsters stay on and create a clubhouse environment in Bubbies. It's too bad... I love the ice cream but for the price, I expect respect for my time and money.

    (2)

  • John G.

    When a place claims homemade and specialty items one should not be served Costco Brownie Bites under the ice cream. Sticking with Cold Stone.

    (3)

  • Van T.

    the flavors are limited, but the names lend a certain spark. our family gathers here to celebrate all accomplishments, big and small. the cakes are generous and delightful, and the mochi ice cream is divine.

    (4)

  • James L.

    This place was kinda hard to find - if you go, it is on the side street. Parking sucked so we parked at Burger King and walked down a block. We got there and there was a line, but worth the wait. They only take cash I believe. I got 3 mochi ice cream flavas - strawberry dark chocolate, guava, and peach (I believe, I forgot). All of them had really great flavor. It was very hard and cold when you first get them, so I recommend it melts alittle before biting into it. Only $1.00 for each one, but so worth it. Definately a place to hit up when in Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Jeanette Y.

    Oh Bubbies, how I miss you! Knock me up on the blower, sigh. It was definitely amazing! It was good while it lasted... PS. Note to creepers: Knock me up on the blower is an ice cream cake with a layer of mint and oreo cookie ice cream w/ an oreo cookie crust topped w/ fudge and whipped cream. It was... AMAZING! PSS. The mochi ice creams are THE BEST EVER! LOVE affair w/ food!

    (5)

  • Tracy T.

    Bubbies is definitely the world leaders in mochi ice cream. If you haven't tried their mochi ice cream, just think of an ice cream ravioli or ice cream dim sum. I tried the lychee and chocolate mint flavors and they were delicious. I went back in line for seconds. Haha. Bubbies also makes a mango li hing flavor but they didn't have it today... Guess I'll just have to back another day for more homemade ice cream desserts. :) Price: 1: $1.10, 3: $3.15, 6: $6.15, 12: $11.75 Flavors: vanilla, green tea, azuki bean, lychee, Sakura, passion, guava, choc. espresso, choc. mint, choc. Vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, choc. peanut butter, and more! :)

    (5)

  • Jeff M.

    Do yourself a favor. Get some mochi ice cream from here. The flavors are ingenuitive, the ice cream is delicious and creamy, and the mochi adds another dimension to the experience that totally changes ice cream. I highly recommend stepping outside of your comfort zone and ordering some different flavors, because that's what they excel at here. Particularly, the Sakura (light cherry blossom flavor) was my favorite flavor i tried. Sooooo good, you can't go wrong here.

    (5)

  • Amanda G.

    I had heard about this place several years ago, and the friend we had dinner with (that lives in Hawaii) really wanted to try them as well. I was excited that they were open late, as we hadn't found many dessert places that were. We shared a few flavors, my favorite being the pumpkin. We also found out they make all their own ice cream, and they have tiny cones!!! That was perfect for me! I got a tiny scoop of ice cream in the smallest cone i ever saw. The ice cream was delicious, but the mochi were disappointing. I LOVE fresh mochi, and part of their charm is the texture. When mochi have ice cream in them, they lose that distinctive texture. We were all really let down by the mochi, (maybe too much build up?) Although, If i lived in the area, i would definitely return for the tiny ice cream cone.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    Given how often we go to Bubbies, it seems churlish not to give them 5 stars. This is definitely the best mochi ice-cream I've ever eaten. I feel I can say this with authority, since I've now worked my way through nearly every flavour on their menu. For your guidance, then: MUST-TRY: salted caramel, Frangelico, passionfruit Also recommended: sakura, green tea, chocolate espresso*, strawberry, chocolate mint* Novelty value: lychee, cranberry, chocolate peanut butter*, guava, azuki bean, red velvet Avoid: raspberry (very sweet, none of the tartness that you'd expect), candycane (tastes like children's toothpaste), strawberry chocolate chip (the chips are weirdly rubbery) * It's important to note that none of the "chocolate" flavours contain chocolate ice-cream -- it's chocolate-flavoured mochi around another flavour of ice-cream. Once you get over that first disappointment, they're actually pretty good. But I have no idea why Bubbies doesn't make one with chocolate ice-cream -- that would obviously be the BEST THING EVER. Get on it, Bubbies.

    (5)

  • Denise L.

    If Oprah likes it, it's gotta be good right? ;) Bubbies is the place for BEST mochi ice cream ever. Everyone who ever visits Oahu should def stop by here. mmm! Their ice cream cakes are ok with very suggestive names (ooooh la la), but I highly recommend the mochi ice cream. There so many different flavors for just the mochi (doughy) part of the ice cream. You usually can't find that because even if you purchase mochi ice cream from costco, the mochi part and the ice cream is the same flavor. Every flavor is so good, I can't even pick a favorite although the Chocolate Raspberry (or Rasp Choco?) definitely wins me over each time and I cannot resist its seductive powers on me... It has really good small chocolate flakes in the ice cream itself! CASH ONLY is the only bleh part about this place but who cares, it's a really good deal and very inexpensive!

    (5)

  • David P.

    Yelp 365: 035/365 Bubbie's is synonymous with being one of the greatest ice cream stores. Love all their flavors. We once tried their Bordeaux flavor, which was a special...which was really great! Sadly, we haven't seen it since. Some flavors stick out for the misses and I as the quintessential flavor of the store: Ultimate Vanilla and Green Tea. I love to get the milkshake made with the Ultimate Vanilla. As others mentioned, their ice cream cakes have very suggestive names; names that you hope your child won't really get.... Nowadays, whenever we try to stop by, we see a long line. Even on weekdays! Bummers. However that means the ice cream would be freshly made. Oh well....we will get our day. Until next time fellow yelpers, may the yelp be with you....

    (5)

  • Kallen A.

    mochi ice cream! my faves are the strawberry dark choco chip, chocolate mint, and chocolate espresso. I know weird flavors for mochi ice cream right? Was hilarious, cuz I took my friends from out of town to this place; they were amused by all the crazy names they have for their desserts. So this girl behind my friend bumps into him accidentally. She apologizes and says, "I'm so sorry! I was just trying to get a 'multiple orgasm'" haha pun intended hence the dessert name. Be aware that they usually take a little long; this place usually has a line going out the door.

    (4)

  • Jennifer A.

    I sat at a table with six colorful mochi ice creams in front of me with a happy grin on my face. In order of tastiness: Passionfruit, Espresso, Green Tea, Peanut Butter, Guava, Lychee. Not only are they cute, but they are delicious and the flavor variety can't be beat! The mochi is soft, the ice cream is creamy...I want more!!!

    (5)

  • Logan N.

    Woohooo!!!! As good as it gets! If you want good mochi ice cream, check this place out. Lines are long, but worth it. Tried all their nutty flavors as well the green tea. Liked them all...but my favorite would have to be the green tea. It was also my bf's birthday and they allowed me to have a lighted candle on the mochi.

    (5)

  • Never F.

    Jack Daniels and Macadamien Nut Ice cream in a waffle cone, mmmmmmmmmm. Place was packed but the line moved fast.

    (5)

  • Marlon T.

    I walked inside this joint, bought 6 different flavors of mochi ice cream (ones that are not mango, vanilla, chocolate, green tea, or strawberry), and enjoyed them on a hot Hawaiian day. When it comes to mochi ice cream, aside from here, I've really only had the brand that's in every supermarket. So, compared to that ubiquitous brand, Bubbies is better based on taste and variety. There really isn't much to say about this place other than they push some good desserts so check it out for an awesome unique ice cream fix. It's cash only.

    (4)

  • Cindy W.

    Ice Cream+Mochi= Genius!!! Bubbies is the place to go if you love the packaged ice cream Mochi from your local grocery store. I personally love Mochi, any shape or form. The Mochi is thin and soft while the ice cream is creamy and very smooth in texture. I tried the passion fruit (loved), strawberry covered dark chocolate ice cream (liked), green tea (not too strong, loved), mango (loved), Azuki/Red bean (eh...ok) I also got the lychee and guava, but I put it in our hotel freezer for my daughter, but it melted...boo. Will definitely have to go back and try those and more. Especially their chocolate dipped ones that the ran out of.

    (5)

  • Keisha P.

    Such a good dessert place! Cute date location, great place to pick up pot luck dessert or local favorite mochi ice cream! It is a bit pricey, but it is quality stuff! I LOOOOOOOVE their multiple orgasm (mind out of the gutter) & espresso mochi ice cream! Small parking lot, but close to the University for College students, and central location for non college students!

    (5)

  • Briana B.

    Bubbies! The name itself is cool!! What a great selection of mochi ice cream, you can even get it dipped if you want. If you're not feeling mochi, you can choose from a variety of other desserts, like regular ice cream on a cone, specialty sundaes, or milkshakes. When I looked at the menu for sundaes, all that was going through my head was "hot mess" because of the names. Check the pics, you'll see what I'm talking about. Expect to wait a while before getting your sweets though. When we went, the line was out the door. I'm guessing this is normal. Kinda reminded me of C.R.E.A.M. out here on the west coast. There are quite a few small tables inside that you can sit at and enjoy your dessert, which is nice, so you don't feel rushed to leave and eat on the go. Oh, by the way, my mochi ice cream was bomb!

    (4)

  • Lana N.

    I wish we had Bubbies in California! The ice cream flavors are all phenomenal and the mochi ice cream just makes it over the top! At $1.00/piece, its an indulgent, but definitely worth it! The mochi is nice and soft, with just the right amount of chewiness. And you can tell everything is homemade with how fresh all the flavors are! Of all the flavors I tried, my personal favorites would be strawberry, passion fruit, and green tea. The azuki and chocolate peanut butter are also good but not as orgasmic. I'd skip on the lychee and guava regardless of popularity as their flavors are a bit muted in my opinion. Definitely though, Bubbies is worth the stop! I stopped by twice on my trip to Oahu! Most amazing Mochi Ice Cream evarrrr. After being Hawaii's 25-year kept secret, PLEASE COME TO CALIFORNIA!

    (5)

  • Christine S.

    This is the BEST place to get mochi ice cream! It is unbelievably fresh (unlike those hard ones in the supermarket) and the flavors are very tasteful and unique. They have flavors like: espresso, strawberry, chocolate, lychee, honeydew, mango, vanilla. They all taste amazing but lychee is definitely my favorite. The place itself is pretty big - lots of chairs and tables but there are times when they get busy and have a long line. They serve coffee and ice cream as well but I have yet to try anything else but mochi.

    (5)

  • Alen N.

    Bubbies probably has one of the best, if not the best, ice cream in Hawaii. There mochi ice cream is delicious! It is also a locally owned store with no tax! Food: Who doesn't love mochi ice cream? They have many flavors! My favorite is the lychee and the li hing mango mochi! They also make milkshakes. Service: Great people with great positive attitudes! They are pretty quick with orders. Location: Near UH Manoa= big plus! Seating: There aren't a lot of tables, but it does get crowded depending on what nights you go. Parking: Small lot. Sometimes it is difficult to find parking. You might have to find street parking. Note: It's a great place to hang out and catch up with friends. They also open late which is a big plus!

    (4)

  • Justin L.

    Bubbies is oh so delish. Being a serious ice cream junkie, that's definitely not a statement I make lightly. Ice Cream here is good...but the Mochi and Ice Cream cakes are where it's really at! In the store, you can get ice cream cake by the slice...If they didn't....Well guess I would just have to down a whole cake. I'm sure we would actually love that...but too much Bubbies would unfortunately make us tubbies.

    (5)

  • Jason C.

    I was on a Mochi kick today. I had high expectations of this place b/c the yelp-o-sphere was raving about the place. And Bubbies certainly lived up to its expectations! I had the lychee, green tea, and mocha mochi ice cream. I also had a scoop of the macadamia nut ice cream. The macadamia nut ice cream was good ... unique (for me), but not fantastic. I moved on to the mochi ice cream. I liked the green tea a lot. I LOVED the lychee. And the mocha was divine!!!

    (5)

  • M T.

    Very interesting names of desserts. Very good quality - love their mochis

    (3)

  • Jurell P.

    If you're staying at Waikiki, this is worth the walk (unless you want more toppings than provided or don't like walking, in which case, I won't blame you for taking Cold Stone... but this is Hawai'i. Stop coming here for the chain stores, haole!) As with most good places in Hawai'i, there is a line, but it's worth it. (Bring a book or tablet or whatever, though - I came in at midnight and there was a line, and I'm assuming it's a kajillion times worse in the afternoon.) Service is super friendly, and the flavors are... uh... flavorful. Toppings are immensely generous, though you ought to warn your server if you're using a cone, just so you avoid juggling bowls of servings. I haven't tried their desserts. Some distant time in the future, I will try them. Aah, reminds me of Psycho Donuts of home... (On a side note, I've heard that the San Jose Japantown has a store importing Bubbies....)

    (4)

  • Kim W.

    Loved the Gauva mochi ! Wonderful selection of mochi ice cream all the favors we tried were tasty . Nice thin layer of mochi with creamy ice cream what more could you want for dessert on a hot night! We will be back on our next visit to the island!

    (5)

  • Pie C.

    I love love love bubbies Ambiance: place is small but it's cute, It could get really packed in there so I suggest you try go in the mornings where all the UH students are in class LOL [ Service: It's ok, you can't really communicate with them as much since the place it always packed and they have to attend to everyone orders Food: oh my gosh the ice cream are SUPAH! Delish! The mochi's are winner seriously if you are visiting the island you gotta have some bubbies. Price: $$ fair enough the only crappy thing is you GOTTA HAVE CASH! but there is like a close by ATM machine around the corner incase you forgot to bring some cash. Parking: has it's own parking but could get really packed, parking can also be found on the space nest to their small parking lot. Over all experience is awesome! Awesome! awesome!

    (5)

  • Diane L.

    Super friendly staff, buy your ice cream fix by weight and delicious mochi ice cream flavors! What's not to love? There can be a line here, but the wait is short and completely worth it! It is cash (and local check) only, but it's so inexpensive it's not a big deal.

    (5)

  • Jenny L.

    warning, HIGHLY ADDICTIVE..... I recommend the mint flavor. ^_^ yummmmmmy!!!!!!! I got to try ALL the mochi flavors, and all of them were D-lish!

    (5)

  • Judy M.

    Amazing! If only I could bring it back home!!! My favorite is the lychee mochi, very light and refreshing. The mochi here is amazing, since it's freshly made and there's a variety of flavors to choose from. A MUST eat for everyone in Oahu. I originally wanted to get only 4 mochi for two people, but we ended up with 10!! And I still wanted more. If you ever come, you're better off getting the whole dozen!

    (5)

  • Reuben R.

    Can you EVER have too much of this place!?!? Over the past long weekend, we've gone to this place on 4 separate occasions, always getting one of those "ice cream pie" things under the glass and ice cream mochi along with it. Its neat that they're also distributing super frozen mochi's to other retailers (like Beard Papas) too so I don't have to always drive out here to get some. During different seasons and occasions, they rotate the mochi ice cream flavors. I really miss the watermelon mochi now that summer is gone... right now they have apple pie and cantaloupe... cantaloupe is a sure fire win! That's some crazy tasty melons =9 Most of their ice cream pies are so chocolatey, so if you like that its totally for you. There's one that we tried that has coffee mocha, and a lot of them seem to have a hint or drizzle of raspberry... But the last one we had, was a blueberry ice cream pie! I think I like it more than the others... and you'd think I'd remember the names because they're so risque and funny. "Come here little girl", "functioning prostate", "the first night"... etc. My friend from seattle bought one of those hilarious t-shirts that say "shouldn't you be licking something?" underneath the bubbies logo

    (5)

  • Tamika D.

    Even if I lived here I prolly wouldn't return. I bought into the hype. My chocolate dipped banana cone was good, but my son's milkshake was the worst. How the hell do you make a bad milkshake? Ask them. Not a fan. Hard to find in a car too. Really annoying.

    (2)

  • Thomas N.

    If you do not go to Bubbies while in Honolulu, SHAME ON YOU! During my last visit, I had to come back for the crack-like-addiction-inducing mochi and Bubbie Navel (the cookies for the Navel are OH MY GOD good). Do yourself a favor, go to bubbies. Do me a favor, bring me back some.

    (5)

  • Alden T.

    If you're open, offer ALL the items on your menu. Apparently they like to start cleaning and closing down before the actual close of business. Fail.

    (1)

  • Kim S.

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!! LOVE ice cream but not a mochi ice cream fan. The ice cream texture is firm, yet creamy. The dark chocolate chocolate chip made me go weak in the knees. The ever present line moves quickly.

    (3)

  • Hanna N.

    Best and most creative mochi ice cream-- fresh flavors! My favorites have been the strawberry, green tea, and macadamia nut!

    (5)

  • Triple C.

    I was initially skeptical about this place because I was never a mochi fan but after having some from their menu...I'm still not the biggest mochi fan but their ice cream is excellent! I am a fan of their Oreo Cookie Ice Cream which is not just crumbled up Oreo cookies mixed in with Vanilla ice cream. Oreo Cookies are mixed in with the ice cream in such a fine form that it is now gray! You can taste the Oreos in every bite! But I guess this place is know for their mochi so I will go over that. The mochi each house some of the best ice cream I have had. To me the standout was the green tea ice cream mochi. A very strong green tea taste! We came back to the counter for more and, of course, the cashier obliged. Staff is very friendly as well. Overall, a great place to visit and to be treated to a delectable offering of sweet treats!

    (5)

  • Candice M.

    The best. Period. That is all.

    (5)

  • Eunice F.

    best place for mochi ice cream! so many flavors to chose from, they are all good... my favorites are the lilikoi, mango, green tea, azuki bean... and they even had chocolate covered ones! parking is limited but it's worth the wait! :)

    (5)

  • Emily L.

    Hi everyone, my name is Emily and I'm a ice cream lovin' lactose intolerant. Kind of a contradicting statement. Yes I'm lactose intolerant, but I eat ice cream anyways...especially Bubbies' ice cream (who seem to have more dairy than regular ice cream to me *shrug). I usually just savor the goodness for as long as I can and then deal with the stomach cramps later. I love that Bubbies is a local store and I'm more than willing to pay for their pricey ice cream. My favorite flavor of all time is Mint Chocolate, which isn't Bubbies' unique, but it's still super super good! I love the uniqueness of Bubbies, multiple orgasms, and sex on the beach (it's the names of their dessert you pervs!). The skanky names of their ice cream and cakes calls for giggles and amuses me every time I'm there and creates an atmosphere of naughty and lame jokes amongst the friends I'm there with. It's a definite go-to site for anyone visiting Hawaii, anyone who hasn't been there, and just...well...anyone. Oh! Good luck explaining to your young ones what "sex" and "orgasms" mean when they read it on the menu. Yelp 365 Challenge 003/365

    (4)

  • Barb L.

    Oh boy....brings back old memories.... My sister and I used to visit A LOT after school...(HS for me and UHM for her) This visit was special too...I brought my Italian born hubby and our mainland born daughter....it's exactly as I remember it.....yummy and lovely.....

    (5)

  • Wayne S.

    Parking is challenging due to such a small lot but when you do get in the ice cream is well worth it. Great flavors, I had the strawberry cheesecake and malt vanilla. wow loved the malt vanilla, it was a very interesting but awesome flavor. What I didnt like was the softness of the ice cream, almost like soft serve. I'm just thining that it was an off day for them. The mochi ice cream was awesome as usual.

    (4)

  • Angela A.

    Bubbies is my favorite dessert spot on Oahu. The first time I went there I was scared to try the mochi ice cream and got some regular ice cream. The second time I went there I tried the mochi ice cream and FELL HEAD OVER HEELS IN LOVE! I've been back to Bubbie's approximately 3478902 times and get 3 mochi balls per visit without ever trying anything else. I haven't tried a flavor that I didn't like. Fruity, rich, dipped in chocolate, you name it I like it. Mochi is the perfect compliment to ice cream and makes such a nice, neat little container! What made me decide to review Bubbies today, on September 7? Everyone is having heart palpitations over the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks and it reminded me that the very best flavor of mochi at Bubbies will be back soon - pumpkin! Must.get.pumpkin.mochi.now! My boyfriend has discovered, in the many times he's been forced to go to Bubbies with me, that the chocolate peanut butter milkshake tastes just like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup - double win!

    (5)

  • r n.

    Soo fun!! Hilarious names for their desserts. Then all the regular ice cream/Sundays/toppings/shakes you could ask for. Also there are pictures of the owner from the 70s with an epic mustache. Plus they are open til midnight.

    (5)

  • Hiro I.

    Always good Ice Cream and hasn't changed for many many years. Mochi Ice cream is also the bomb with tons of flavors.

    (4)

  • Norman C.

    One of the best ice cream place in Hawaii and if you are visiting Hawaii you must come and try their famous mochi ice cream. Even Oprah herself love it on one of her magazine. On weekend late night expect to wait in line and not too many seating if busy night. Also parking sometime would be issue for busy night.

    (5)

  • Lisa C.

    OH. EM. GEE. - The ONLY mochi ice cream I like! We were tourists in HI and arrived at a nearby restaurant early. While walking around the area I noticed Bubbies on my GPS and thought, "I'm always in the mood for ice cream!." So we stopped in and thought it was just another ice cream shop. Thank GOD there was a line in front of us. As we waited in line, I started to notice all the featured stories on the wall about their mochi ice cream. Personally, I do not like mochi ice cream, but as I read the articles and saw the flavors they offered I was intrigued. My husband and I promptly purchase 3 different bubbies. They were AMAZING!!!!! We were instantly fans. I think this might be their original shop. It's got great feel to it and is located in a small little shopping center. We later had bubbies at another location on the island that was much more modern. I also found that The Coffee Bean on Lewers also carries a small selection of Bubbies. Once back on the mainland, my husband and I considered purchasing bubbies and having it shipped to us (they do offer that service). Thankfully we found that Whole Foods sells small packages of Bubbies in store (but only a few flavors)! We've picked up Mango and Green Tea and every time I bite into one I feel like I'm back in HI! Love it! If you've in the area - check it out! We look forward to stopping by Bubbies for their unique flavors next time we're in HI!

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    There is often a line out the door - and for good reason. With a solid selection of ice cream flavors and a handful of salaciously named desserts, you can't go wrong. Two things to note - CASH OR LOCAL CHECKS ONLY and no $100 bills. Sometimes parking can be a pain. I admit that I parked in the Burger King parking lot (Sorry BK! I ate a Whopper Jr earlier in the day - truce?).

    (4)

  • Jerome T.

    Best mocha ice-cream ever! Enough said!

    (5)

  • Adam L.

    The first time i went here, the line was out the door. I had nothing else to do, so i waited. It wasn't too long (about 5 minutes) before i got up. I didn't do my research and didn't know what to get. And with all the choices, i needed more than 5 minutes to decided. The pies, the mochi, the handmade ice cream... Overwhelming. So i ordered the coconut chocolate chip ice cream. I LOVE COCONUT. So that's my thing. This was very rich, creamy, and most of all had a strong, but perfect coconut flavor, with tons of real coconut throughout. The next night, after seeing all the rave about mochi, i went and ordered some chocolate mint and vanilla mochi, and a vanilla milkshake. The milkshake was sub-par. Just no real flavor (i love vanilla too, but most vanilla shakes have SOME vanilla flavor). Ok, $6 was a bit pricy for a crappy shake but on to the mochi. I was at first really weirded out by the outer texture. As i continued to eat it, the more i liked it, and the ice cream in the middle is delicious. I am still on the fence, one bite mochi is the best thing, and the next bite tastes like rubber. Either way, it was a great place for anything other than milkshakes.

    (4)

  • Angela Y.

    Definitely great place to get mochi - especially for dessert. Awesome ice cream mochis and ice cream cakes/pies. The mochi ice cream is $1 a piece. My boyfriend and I got a total of 6 while we were there - chocolate peanut butter, coconut, azuki bean, mango, passionfruit and vanilla. The azuki bean was by far my favorite! The mochis are pretty frozen, so we waited a little bit (until the mochi was soft) before devouring the rest. Open late, limited seating and can get pretty crowded.

    (4)

  • Alodie D.

    My sister suggested we go to Bubbies when we went on vacation and boy was I glad she suggested this place...the mochi's were so good!!!!! I got raspberry, chocolate mint, and peanut butter. I give raspberry a moderate C but the other two I give it an A+++++. They were so good! I wish we had flavors like that in my town but all I've seen is the usual chocolate, strawberry, and green tea in the freezer section of my local grocery store. When I go back to Hawaii I will definitely come back here to try the other flavors! Or maybe the owners can bring their company to CA, I would gladly appreciate it!

    (5)

  • Su-Lynn T.

    I've only tried the mochi Ice cream here but I am sure the regular ice cream and sundaes are wonderful if they are like their mochi ice cream! We went late one night, and there was no line. I love how they have so many flavors of mochi ice cream, and they are sort of color coordinated as well, so you know which one is which. When I first went there I thought of only getting 2 or 3, but the hubs said that it was a better deal to just get a dozen. So I got 2 of a bunch of flavors, one for the each of us. :) Glad we did so because we ate all 12 in a few days. LOL. They are a perfect snack size. Texture of the mochi is good, and the ice cream wasn't too creamy or sweet, but just "right" for the mochi. When you get it to go, they put them in a round plastic container. I thought they would melt quickly in the car, but they are frozen pretty solid, so if you have a short drive, then they will be fine. The favorite flavors were the lychee, green tea, and dark chocolate strawberry. Delicious! All the flavors were good though. If we had stayed in Hawaii longer, I would totally have gotten another dozen. Why can't there be a Bubbies near me?

    (5)

  • Robert H.

    Had green tea, chocolate, and lichi. The ice cream was very creamy and the mochi was spot on. No lines when we came!

    (5)

  • Jake M.

    I'm told the standard ice cream and desserts are delicious, but I never get anything except the mochi ice cream! A variety of different flavors wrapped in delicious rice dough on the cheap....or you could get a ton of them to go and put them in the freezer. The dough helps them survive the trip home. This place is great for dessert after a meal or movie in Koko marina.

    (4)

  • Krissy K.

    Bubbies is super nostalgic, as it was the place I often dropped by after high school dances (a hundred years ago). I actually am not (gasp) a huge mochi ice cream fan - I really need to be in the mood for it, which sounds pretty punny, given the pervy names of Bubbies' frozen treats. My favorite back in the day was "Maybe the Bag Broke" which really sounds gross even to someone as twisted as myself. Remember when they opened up an outlet at Kahala Mall and had to provide sanitized aliases for their goodies like "Multiple Organisms"? Yeah, can't imagine why that didn't stick around too long. :p These days, I stick to a scoop of ice cream or when I'm feeling really bad, as was the case this past weekend, a simple sundae. The gal behind the counter really hooked me up with the whipped cream and nuts (ahem). Sadly for me, at Bubbies, they do not put a cherry on top, but a Gummy bear. Cute, I guess, but I really prefer the taste of a cherry (ahem x 2). Oh well. This is high quality, rich ice cream. I take off a star, because if you're going to charge that much (and the full cakes or a big order of mochi ice cream can get spendy) then buck up, pay merchant services fees, and accept credit cards - it's 2011. Otherwise, enjoy!

    (4)

  • Cassandra C.

    I remember coming to Bubbies as a child. I finally returned after years and I must say...its just NOT the same. The quality went downhill. I used to love their Strawberry Cheesecake Icecream and found it very disappointing after eating it. I got 1 scoop in a cup. It was small and there was hardly any strawberry in my cheesecake ice cream. Very SAD. I still love their Mochi Ice Cream...but I even think that it's gotten smaller thru the years.

    (2)

  • Jackie L.

    My husband and I came upon this shop just by chance. The original place that we were going to eat at closed early, so we decided to have dessert first! Bubbies is a quaint ice cream shop. Their menu is a cool looking feature in their shop. Bubbies had a very friendly staff and interesting flavor choices for ice cream. I ordered the espresso ice cream in a waffle cone and that was pretty delicious. My husband ordered espresso, a blubbery cake, and a glass of milk. He liked the blueberry topping on the cake, but thought the actual cake lacked flavor. He really enjoyed the espresso. One of the best espressos he's had and he is really picky when it comes to this aspect!

    (4)

  • Mandy Y.

    This place is always packed!! The mochi ice cream is what I always crave for, but a little bit pricey. Parking is limited, but I am lucky enough to get a spot every time. Green tea mochi ice-cream, MUST TRY!!

    (4)

  • Dorothy K.

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for BUBBIES ICE CREAM! I am an ice cream fiend and looove when I find a good ice cream place. I've been coming to this place since high school. It's GREAT! I don't live here anymore but whenever I return home, I always make it a 'must-go' destination on my list. I am never disappointed and always see something new/different on the menu. In SoCal, I go to Handel's Homemade Ice Cream but I think Bubbies takes the cake, hands down! They serve ice cream (in cups/cones and with/without toppings), mochi ice cream, coffee drinks, cakes, and other desserts. BESTS: homemade Oreo ice cream and the Guava mochi ice cream Everything I've tried is tasty. This place has good quality, great tasting flavors at a good price! My usual order: 1 scoop Oreo on a sugar cone and 3 mochi ice creams to share with whoever I'm with :) Come for dessert with a big appetite! They have a large, unique menu and you'll probably have trouble making up your mind if it's your first visit. Things to know: cash only OR LOCAL checks (with 2 forms of ID), small parking lot, open late

    (5)

  • Carol L.

    This is an old-fashion ice cream parlor that is a rare find these days. It is located off a smaller street by the record store and the private parking lot is next to the store. The mochi were delicious. We got the red bean, lychee, and the passion fruit. Mostly importantly, you should get a slice "MULTIPLE ORGASM" ice cream cake. We followed the advices of other yelpers and they weren't lying about it. This slice was phenomena. We shared it together and we were dying from how delicious it was. If you're two girls, you should definitely share so you can try as much as you can, especially if you are not locals. When I visit Oahu again, I will definitely be stopping by Bubbies again.

    (4)

  • James G.

    I am not a big fan of desserts, but Bubbies is good! I have only eaten their mochi ice cream. I think I've tried all the flavors. Some of my favorites include: red velvet (only available sometimes), chocolate peanut butter, azuki bean (most of my friends aren't a fan of this one), strawberry dipped in chocolate (yum), and lychee. If you haven't tried Bubbies, you have to go and at least try their mochi ice cream. They offer other desserts and I have been told they make really good ice cream cakes. Note to Doraku -you should order bubbies mochi ice cream and use it in your restaurant for your mochi ice cream you serve for dessert. Don't use the ones you buy from any grocery store out here and just stick a toothpick in them and charge 3 times what they are worth. Parking sucks and be ready for long lines if you are coming here after dinner (especially during the school year). But the good desserts definitely trump any line and crappy parking. Also be sure to bring cash because they don't accept card and the Bank of Hawaii ATM on the other side of the building has been shut down.

    (4)

  • S M.

    I find this place overrated. Whilst the ice cream is not bad, it doesn't compare to places I've been to before. For the price, I find Bubbies expensive (at least on a college budget) for what it is. I have yet to try all the flavours, so I might be pleasantly surprised when I next go with friends, but for the time being I find it overrated. It is the only place on the island I have tried. Lastly, this place is cash only. If you are getting ice cream (as opposed to pie or mochi), you will be charged by the weight. You won't know exactly what it will come out to, so consider generously when you plan on coming here.

    (2)

  • Traci H.

    I love MOCHI ICE CREAM, and this is my favorite place to get them! My favorite flavors are green tea, strawberry, and mint chocolate! It's always fun to try our their limited time flavors. Aside for the mochi ice cream they have fun-named ice cream cakes. Come here little girl, and multiple orgasms have to be my favs. If you never had mochi ice cream, then you have to try it!

    (4)

  • Michelle T.

    After reading all the reviews, I definitely made a point to check this place out and I am glad I did. It is a hidden gem that was difficult to find. I had the vanilla mochi dipped and green tea mochi. The Vanilla Macadamia Nut ice cream is a must try!! We had shaved ice during most of our trip but if you are looking for homemade ice scream, come here, you cannot go wrong.

    (5)

  • Kristen C.

    I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU BUBBIES!!! I've definitely had my fair share of mochi ice cream, but NEVER EVER EVER have I had one as delicious as yours. How can you go wrong w/ homemade ice cream inside delicious mochi?? And with flavors like passion fruit, guava, lychee, mango, it just doesn't get any better than that for me. For all you who love non-fruit flavors, they got you covered too with yummies like coffee, hazelnut, and peanut butter! BUT WAIT...You can even get a few flavors chocolate dipped!!? SAY WHAT??? If i remember correctly I think these cost $0.50 more but it's worth it!! TIP: my absolute fav is the chocolate raspberry mochi! JUST DO IT :)

    (5)

  • Justina L.

    I recently came back here with my sister over spring break after skipping this place on our annual trip. As a driver this time, it was so hard to find! I remembered it was hidden somewhere in the back, and then my sister spotted it. Good thing, too! Ahh. I love their mochi ice cream. It tasted just as great as I remembered years ago. I was a very happy camper. :] I liked the green tea and guava and the mint chocolate chip. :]

    (5)

  • Em B.

    Mochi ice cream heaven. We stumbled up on this place one day and now everytime we visit Honolulu, we come here to get our fix which usually means a mix of different flavors. The last time we went, we bought a dozen and then gobbled them down as fast as we could before they melted, amidst sighs of pleasure and groans of brain freeze. Will definitely come back again the next time we are on the island :)

    (4)

  • Crystal H.

    My first mochi ice cream. Served in one or threes (or by the dozen), the tough part is not choosing how many to consume (a dozen, duh!) it's picking flavours. Lychee, strawberry, chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, green tea... oh the list goes on! If you haven't had mochi ice cream, but have had them separately, just imagine a mochi rolled out and filled with ice cream. It's like a pocketed version of an ice cream sandwich, only so much better! Of the ones I tried, green tea was my favourite. If it weren't to glutenous, I may have also ordered a chocolate peanut butter shake - I had a quick taste of Emi's and wow - was it a sweet treat. Creamy, cold, as thick as peanut butter should be! I'm just not so sure that I could finish one. Better stick with the chocolate peanut butter mochi ice cream, just to be on the safe side. For the rest of the menu, please, shield your young readers -- there is certainly some racy titles on the chalkboard. Decadent as they looked, the mochi ice cream would probably win my vote over and over again.

    (5)

  • Chris D.

    MOCHI! Get it as soon as you can. It is incredible. The lines are long, but it goes fast and is worth the wait. Their cream cakes are great too! Parking isjunk, but you can always get away with parking at the BK down the street. Check it out if you haven't already.

    (5)

  • Nina T.

    Oh My God, this place is a bomb, the best ice cream place i have ever tried on the island. I like their mocha chip ice cream, the ice cream is sooo good, so yummy, not too sweet, its just perfect. It reminds me of an ice cream place i used to like in san francisco, tasted just about the same. I like their mochi ice creams too but i don't go crazy for it as the regular ice cream, i like to look at it though, they're just so cute with different colors. i would love to try different flavors ice cream next time i go. It's a nice place to hang out, very crowded, line was long, parking lot is small. I am not a patient person but for a good ice cream place like this, everything is worth.

    (5)

  • Sam B.

    Everyone loves Bubbies mochi ice cream, but their regular ice cream is good too. If you order a banana split you get a choice of 3 different scoops, 3 toppings, and of couse a banana and whip cream and nuts if desired. To top things off Bubbies is open late!

    (5)

  • Tom S.

    MOCHI ICE CREAM. $1 a piece, lots of flavors. can get quite busy. open late.

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  • Samantha C.

    Delicious ice cream! I was craving some coconut ice cream like we found on Maui during a previous visit. This hit the spot! We also tried the blueberry, mango, and dark chocolate chocolate-chip. All had very true flavors and was exceptionally creamy. My son & I tried Mochi for the first time after reading all the rave reviews. I'm sorry, but I'm not a Mochi lover. It was weird chewing your ice cream and the flavor was artificial tasting. We tried the chocolate peanut butter flavor. Maybe it was the flavor we chose, but I wouldn't want it again. Bubbies is hidden from the main street. We thought we were lost and went to turn around, but luckily, it was right in front of us! Would definitely recommend their ice cream!

    (4)

  • Lisa T.

    Best mochi ice cream - and you can't beat the awesome selection. I think a dozen mochi ice cream runs you about $12. But it's so good. I love strawberry, chocolate, green tea, mango...love them all! I've actually never had the other ice cream concoctions here - but they look so good too. And so does their pie/cakes. Warning - this place is always busy and always has a line!

    (5)

  • Ryan M.

    Thumbs Up! I vouch for their peanut butter banana ice cream.

    (5)

  • Arbine V.

    Oh Bubbies, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Whenever I go to Bubbies I always think back to my days at UH Manoa, which was many, many moons ago. My friends and I used to frequent Bubbies so much that if they had a stamp card, we would've easily filled up ten of those. Also, when you're in college, it's hilarious to watch your friend order a multiple orgasm from the cute cashier. On my most recent trip to Bubbies the line wasn't out the door, but close to it. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, unless you're in a hurry. I picked up six pieces of mochi ice cream (for my sister who had just given birth) and got a scoop of dark dark chocolate chocolate chip for myself. Total for everything came out to less than $10.00. Be sure to bring cash. No credit or debit cards accepted. Parking can sometimes be a problem, especially on a Friday or Saturday night. If you are able to walk or bike there, that would be best. I love ice cream and home made ice cream is just that much better. If you're in the University area, check it out. Bonus points if you can order a multiple orgasm without cracking a smile.

    (5)

  • Andrew B.

    Every time I go here I get butterflies in my stomach!! Any other ice-cream on the island should be considered an inferior product!

    (5)

  • Dan N.

    The mochi here is amazing- don't miss it! The peanut butter chocolate, mint, sakura (cherry), vanilla, chocolate, and raspberry were all amazing. Great place to sit and hang out with your friends. If you get it on the go they give you a cute little container. I wish my Jewish Bubbie made ice cream like this!

    (5)

  • Caitlin C.

    Bubbies is the place to go for late-night ice cream. Dive into the mochi - although understated in comparison to the ice cream cakes - the mochi is the main attraction. Green Tea is amazing. Sometimes the line is long, but it's worth it. Cash only, and also, park at Burger King.

    (5)

  • John B.

    Being a mainlander, until last night I had never before experienced Mochi (well, I've had Chinese/Korean mochi, but not this sort of ice cream mochi). I visited Bubbies last night with a buddy who lives just a few blocks away. It seems that every time I have driven by there is a line out the door (which is obviously both a positive and a negative). I only sampled the mochi (which were amazing- I tried azuki bean, green tea, and peanut butter chocolate), but the cakes and other ice cream novelties looked amazing- like, really amazing... I really hope to make at least one more trip to Bubbies before I have to head home, because it just seems like a shame to let so many awesome desserts go untried by me.

    (4)

  • Olivia W.

    When I hear and see the name Bubbies, the first thing I think of is my cat Bubbles, the second thing I think about is their mochi. Bubbies has a very creative menu with cake names such as Come Here Little Girl, Functioning Prostate, Multiple Orgasm, etc... I was trying to order a piece of Multiple Orgasm but the people in front of me got the last piece. I was not a happy camper, but their mochis made up for it. I love the green tea, vanilla, and mocha mochis. These ice cream mochis are definitely different than the ones you'd buy at an Asian Market. The Mochis at the Asian Markets are normally so hard to bite and it always hurts my teeth because it's so cold. The mochis at Bubbies are soft and delectable and easy to eat. The mochis don't get all sticky and the the ice cream doesn't melt fast. Beware of the long lines that can go out the door, but the line normally goes by quickly. The ice cream mochis are the best!

    (5)

  • Mary L.

    Sakura mochi ice cream...need I say more? This place was such a great find during my vacay in Oahu. I definitely recommend getting mochi. There were some ice cream cakes/pies as well, but I wasn't there long enough to try them but they looked pretty popular. The lines were never that long while I was there, I guess I lucked out.

    (5)

  • Mhia Jinky B.

    Oh Bubbies, why must you be so good? I am so thankful for this place! Seriously the best place to get ice cream, especially since they are open late. As much as I'm trying to intake less calories, I can never say no to Bubbies. I la-la-love green tea so whenever I come here, I order their green tea ice cream with waffle cone and green tea mochi ice cream! I also tried out their macadamia nut ice cream, and that was awesomely good as well. I think I'll try all the different flavors for each time I come here. I don't think I can ever go wrong... It's Bubbies!!! It does get pretty busy so parking is sometimes hard to find. The place is also small so you might have to wait for a table to open up. The only downside is that they only accept cash. I hope they'll consider accepting debit cards soon. If you haven't been here yet, you are missing out. It really is a must place to go to!!! ***Yelp Challenge 007/365

    (5)

  • Mark H.

    OMG! (and I almost never say that...) Chocolate truffle ice cream was.... uh are they opening one of these in LA? Then there was the mochi ice cream. Many combinations of mochi and ice cream flavors. Homemade ice cream (or at least as close as you're going to get). Pay by the oz. If you are in honolulu GO HERE for dessert! Are they opening in LA? please? Oh bite size happiness! Just be careful about peak hours (after dinner). It gets REALLY crowded.

    (4)

  • Kenny C.

    Let's 4-Star this bad boy. Mochi ice cream was tasty & they even weigh your ice cream. Kinda weird, this is a 1st for me, but at least they aren't skimping on portions. Bubbie's Mochi Ice Cream #1 static4.px.yelp.com/bpho… Bubbie's Mochi Ice Cream #2 static1.px.yelp.com/bpho… Macadamia Nut Ice Cream & Oreo Ice Cream static2.px.yelp.com/bpho… (Sunday, June 7, 2009)

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  • Beatrice T.

    Amazing ice cream mochi flavors! And a cool hang out spots for groups. Lycee and passion fruit!

    (4)

  • Fritz S.

    "Extra extra, read all about it. Mochi Balls are taking over, no doubt about it!!!" Bubbies Takes Ice cream to a whole other level!!! Im so glad that i have cousins living in Honolulu! because only then they can take me to all these sexy local spots. I never heard about Mochi balls untill i went to the island. Round disc shaped looking balls with some kind of chewy fondant on the outside and ice cream on the inside. they've got a wide variety of flavors such as Lychee, Chocolate, Espresso, Green tea, Azuki bean, Strawberry, peanut butter choco, and chocolate dipped. (can u tell i come here often?LOL) The taste was something ive never experienced before! pure bliss with a side of sexual happiness. *wink* It was seriously a flavor explosion! Defiantly a "must-try" on your itinerary should you hit Hawaii! "YOUR WELCOME"

    (5)

  • Bree b.

    OMG yum. I have had mochis other places in Cali, but these were better. The red velvet was actually pretty tasty and the PB and chocolate was rich and yummy. The best flavor I had was lilikoi (passion fruit) and it was outrageously good. Like, I wanted 3 more good. The price is totally decent as well. Definitely worth trying to find parking in the shitty lot they are in.

    (5)

  • Mae C.

    Absolutely love the different flavor of mochis here. I love mochi and when I found this place on yelp I needed to try it out. Def didnt disappoint. We had the LYCHEE and CHOCO MINT. Sooo good! The first night we got the 6 pieces and came back the second night for the 12 pieces! Haha you must try. I know you could get the other mochis in the mainland at Korean places but you should try the flavors they have here.

    (5)

  • Diane Y.

    5 stars for the mochi balls. Yes, an enthusiastic, exuberant 5 stars for all the flavors that are each the epitome of what they should taste like. The pumpkin that tastes like pumpkin pie! The lychee that tastes just picked off a tree! The strawberry that's cousins with strawberry Hi-Chew candy! The chocolate espresso that's a bite sized frappuccino... Even the more mundane flavors (like vanilla) are scrumptious and so addictive. If it were just about these little guys - the mochi ice creams - this would be 5 stars. But the cost is too high. Each one is only a bite or two, and they're $1 a piece. Even buying in bulk doesn't save you much - $10 for 12. I could eat 12 on my own. 12 little bites that total, what, a pint? Half a pint? For $10, I could buy 4 quarts of ice cream at Safeway. For the ripoff factor, this place loses a star. The other star it loses for not having a bathroom and not accepting credit cards. No bathroom to wash my hands? But mochi ice cream is a finger food! Yuck! Really, who doesn't accept credit cards these days. They certainly charge enough to make whatever credit card fees trivial. Get with the times.

    (3)

  • J V.

    Every single time I come here, the girls that work there are totally rude and act like b*****s! I'm tired of it because I love the ice cream, I'll deal with the always long line, but when I finally get to the front, without fail, I always get attitude. I don't ask for anything special. I order directly off the menu. I don't even order a lot! But I've had them always talk with an attitude and more often than not, they'll toss the change at me. Not drop it in my hand, not set it on the counter, but toss the coins and bills at me. I understand when people have a bad day. And I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. But at this point, after several months of going there, it's apparent those girls have no sense of customer service, and cause everyone wants the ice cream, they put up with it. Me included. But I have to say this is the sh*****st service of any business I've yet to receive on a consistent basis.

    (1)

  • Denise L.

    this was on my list of places to eat in oahu, and even though i was having stomach problems, so glad i got to enjoy my last night wtih some bubbies! my friend wanted to try all the flavors on the left hand side of the wall, so we got 12 mochi ice creams for the 2 of us. i believe it was about $11 for $12. i had my heart set on the guava and passion, and indeed they were my favorite. the chocolate ones (chocolate mint, chocolate vanilla, etc) i didnt care for, neither the red bean one. so nice to get different flavored mochi ice cream, and the flavors are very bold. great stop for a late nite snack, but parking is very limited. and they keep that place COLD!

    (4)

  • Eric T.

    Crazy lines crazy names and crazy tasty! Bubbies is just plain sinful. Bubbies is definitely a go to spot to just talk story and chill after a good dinner. My friends love the mochi ice cream, but i just started trying there frozen cakes/pie and its deeeelish. MAYBE THE BAG BROKE??? how is that name for ya? Blueberry topped cheesecake ice cream cake. This thing is freakin awesome. Looking at all the other reviews, i think im due for a multiple orgasm... till next time!

    (4)

  • Lance N.

    Fantastic ice cream at kinna pricey prices, but what can you say? ITS HOMEMADE! So its not that bad to spend a little extra. This has to be my favorite place to get my favorite ice cream combination of mint chocolate chip and oreo in a waffle cone. The ice cream cakes are very delicious and the sundaes and banana splits are CRAZY BIG! A friend of mine got a banana split and it had the works on it! Every see gummy bears on those bad boys? I think not! It is supposedly a great place to bring the kids, but I hope your kids can't read well. Some of the house specials and cakes have "adult rated" names that would probably make your kid wanna ask you "DADDY, WHAT'S AN ORGASM?". There are about 8 tables in the entire shop and two bar stand counters. Although it sounds like you will find a seat, think again if you're there at night. This place get mad packed and the line sometimes goes out the door. It could be because there is only three workers at a time. *Also, bring cash. They don't accept debit/credit.

    (4)

  • Hannah D.

    The only place that serves so many different types of mochi ice cream that I've seen by far. I truly love Bubbies. They have so many different flavors of mochi ice cream, it's insane. Flavors such as lychee, passion fruit, guava, chocolate kona coffee, azuki bean, and much more. The cost of the mochi ice cream is a bit pricey approximately $1 for one, but the more you buy the cheaper each mochi gets. The staff is fun by young and fun people where they work hard to keep the long line moving. Just a fair warning, there is a wait in the evenings especially on Friday and Saturday nights. The shop gets quite busy too with young people hanging out and having desserts. Not only are there just mochi ice cream, but Bubbies also serves a multitude of desserts and ice creams. All of which look delicious and divine. Definitely a great place to visit when in Oahu. I wish that Bubbies would open up a shop on the mainland so that I can have some of the tropical flavors.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    I LOVE Bubbies! The passion mochi is amazing as is the Oreo ice-cream.

    (5)

  • Lisa C.

    My coworker told me about this place and she was raving about it, so I knew I had to stop by. Since I didn't want to spoil my appetite before dinner, we opted for just three mochi to share- chocolate coffee, lychee, and watermelon. Soft and chewy on the outside, and the best part was the ice cream was still frozen (I'm not a fan of melted ice cream). I'll have to come back to try their other desserts (slices of pies, ice cream) and to get more of those delectable mochi ice cream!

    (4)

  • Kimmy T.

    I love their mochi ice cream! Remind me Yukimi Daifuku in Japan. I always wanted to try other funny name ice cream but I don't have enough braveness. :)

    (4)

  • Aaron K.

    Food: 5/5 Price: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Organization: 5/5 Layout: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 The Real Taste, All the Guilt for sure! If you're visiting the island and especially if you're a local, this is definitely the spot to visit for some late night desserts. Heck, if you're a local, then you should have already been there to begin with! The names for each treat alone gives you reason to venture on in to eat! So I haven't tried everything yet but from the mochi ice cream to the Peanut Butter Milkshake to my Oreo & Macadamia Nut cone, it just tastes wonderful. For me, I'm not too much into ice cream. More into frozen yogurt, sherberts, and sorbets. However, Bubbies has a great balance between creamy and sweet that really hits the spot. And the price is definitely worth waiting in any line, ranging from barely out the door to around the corner. It's all based on weight too. My two scoop cone was barely $4! And they didn't give dinky little scoops either. So yay, winning! The service was also great. I give these people credit for being able to handle swarms of customers late into the night and still being polite and nice. The communication is also there because I did not see any panicking or frozen moments even with such an extensive line and they moved fast enough to complete each order but not too fast where they couldn't match each other. Just right. There really isn't too much room to seat a lot of people but that's not too much of a bother. UH (University of Hawaii), the beach, and parks are close by so eating such desserts under the stars with a group of friends having a bunch of laughs (or in the comfort of their apartment or house) just adds to the deliciousness of the treat. And if you are able to get a seat, then it's not a bad place to sit down and just enjoy. The lighting is also bright enough to welcome in customers. So overall comment: GET YOUR BUTT DOWN THERE NOW! No sexual pun intended. Haha. Just make sure to bring cash.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    If you're looking for amazing homemade ice cream this is the place and the mochi ice cream is transcendant. If you're looking for good service and clean tables with a smiling staff...keep driving...

    (4)

  • Kristina R.

    Their ice cream stands alone as fabulous and decadent, and heavenly on a hot Hawaiian day. But if you've never had a mochi ice cream before, this is the place to break your cherry. They have the most amazing selection, and every one is delicious in their own, unique way. The raspberry chocolate mochi used to be seasonal, but with some genius running the place, they decided to make it a regular flavor. It's beyond addictive, and I've been known to eat several in one sitting. Shocking, I know. The best part about Bubbies is that they ship all over the country now. The "good" Whole Foods stores carry them in California, FYI. Yes, you mainlanders can have your Bubbies and eat it, too.

    (5)

  • Janet K.

    Best mochi ice cream. Innovative ice cream and sorbet flavors such as strawberries and champagne, lava flow, and coco mac. They rotate the flavors so you have to go and see what they have and they may not have it the next time you go. They also have the classic flavors too. The owner makes the ice cream in Hawaii. They're open late, but beware of long lines at night. Day time isn't so bad. Cash and checks only.

    (5)

  • Diana H.

    Best mochi ice cream that I've ever tried First of all the line is ridiculously long, we went on weekday night, and waited a good 20 min before we're even in the store, and have to wait another 15 till we were served. The wait is well worth it though, we tried a total of 6 different flavors of the mochi ice cream and they were all superb. These were so much better than your typical mochi ice cream sold in restaurant or supermarket. The mochi to ice cream ratio is perfect, meaning that mochi skin is not too thick or too thin. The ice cream itself has great flavor and can totally stand on their own. This place is a little bit out of the way from Waikiki, so you will most likely need a car to get to it. But if you have a rental and some time off, definitely make a trip

    (5)

  • Cindy H.

    Okay, I love Bubbies. I loved it the first, second, third, fourth, etc. time I came in. They have the best, cheapest ice cream mochi that comes in thousands of flavored (well, 16 but close enough). Their ice cream is delicious. Its like mix between gelato and plain ice cream. Not to thick but not too milky either. Absolutely awesome. I haven't tried their drinks yet but I can't wait for it. It's the best ice cream EVER. Now, why didn't I give them 5 stars? Because today, I had the worst service ever. Not just for Bubbies. But just the worst customer service in my life. Ever. Why? Well, let's replay the dialogue: Me: "um, which one is the chocolate mint?" (I ordered six pieces of mochi ice cream with peanut butter and chocolate mint) Blonde girl with red lips: "Oh it's right here...wait. You didn't ordered chocolate mint." Me (confused): "Yes, I did." Blonde girl with red lips: (Looks at her list). "No, you ordered pumpkin." Me: "I'm pretty sure I ordered chocolate mint." Blonde girl with red lips: "No, you ordered pumpkin."(eye roll) "I guess you changed your mind. I'll get you a chocolate mint. Geez." Me: "I..." Blonde girl with red lips: "Listen, you ordered pumpkin. I'm going to exchange it, okay? Relax." (Turns around to get the mochi) Me (shock):......................."Bitch did not just say that." Blonde girl with red lips: (Gives me the plate). "Here" Me: (Pissed and sarcastic): "Sorry for the trouble." Blonde girl with red lips (sighs): "It's okay." Me:........ I actually thought I said the wrong thing by the way she acted. I was looking at the pumpkin for a long time, so maybe it was a subconscious slip up. But my sister was right there next to me and she heard me say chocolate mint. My sister also gave her a tip (she ordered before I did). Honestly, I'm kind of jealous of her. I would love to act like snob to the customers at my work place. Unfortunately, I have to do a good job. As I much as I hate it, "the customer is always right" (in my case, I really was) philosophy is true. I think people who work understand that you never tell a client they are wrong.I did not appreciate her rude behavior on the few days off I had from work and school. It's a good thing she's prettybecause with an attitude like that, she's not going to make it far in life.

    (3)

  • Cynthia C.

    My absolute favorite dessert in the whole world is none other than... MOCHI! I love mochi so much that I even named my dog it. :P So of course I had to try out this place since it was featured in Oprah for it's delicious, homemade mochi ice cream. It took us a while to find this place since it's behind the Hawaii bank and I would never think to walk in that direction to find the place. I ended up calling them and asking them for better directions. When you first walk in, it looks like a regular mom and pop ice cream store. Nothing too impressive. It was even hard to find mochi menu. I guess their specialty is the homemade ice cream. But I came here for the mochi. We ordered 2 mochis each a total of four, passion, guava, green tea and azuki beans. It was completely frozen and we had to wait for it to defrost. But after it defrosted, it was SOOOO GOOD. The homemade ice cream really made a huge difference. Each of the flavors were very intense and you can actually taste the flavors unlike other supermarket sold mochi ice creams. Out of the four flavors, the passion, guava and green tea really stood out for me. Passion flavor was really refreshing and in a hot tropical place/day, it's the perfect finishing touch to a lunch. Guava was really good too, it was a delicious fruit flavor to have in an ice cream. I've never had guava ice cream before. The green tea flavor was really intense and just great to consume. Overall, I heart this place! I'm definitely coming back here later this week!

    (5)

  • Chihiro N.

    I am not a dessert fan at all, but sometimes I CRAVE Bubbies! Especially in October when they get the pumpkin flavors... Their ice cream cake, the pumpkin pie is soo delicious. And their macadamia nut flavor on sugar cone? Yummers! Now you can't forget the mochi. I like to wait a little bit for the mochi to be soft but most of the time I can't wait that long. I've tried so many of their flavors and never had a miss. Even if you're not much of a sweet tooth, it is definitely worth a try.

    (5)

  • Jazeleene G.

    The shop was super cute. It had the old school ice cream shop feel to it. They had so many unique mochi flavors! I got the guava and lychee mochi-- SOOO GOOD. The names of their ice cream cakes were all sexually related: Multiple Orgasm, Come Here Little Girl, My First Night, etc. I thought those were inappropriate if younger kids came in but whatever. We got the Multiple Orgasm (Oreo, coffee, and chocolate) and it was DELICIOUS!

    (5)

  • Karen T.

    Yummy mochi ice cream with lots of unique flavors. The mochi itself is not as soft and chewy as Mikawaya in LA. FYI they ask you if you are eating in or taking it to go. If you go with the to go option, they give you completely frozen mochi so that it won't melt on the way home BUT that means you can't eat any for 45 mins or so.

    (4)

  • Nichole H.

    Mochi ice cream is the best! Definitely coming back. I only wish I lived closer. But then again, maybe that's a good thing... I would be here every night for dessert!

    (5)

  • Pete N.

    Good concept and business model! Love the mochi icecream!

    (5)

  • Joe W.

    It was SUNDAE night and my girlfriend and I were RUNNING ON EMPTY. It had been a hot day and my STICKY BUN PECANs were starting to get nasty. It was time to head to Bubbies! Somehow, we were able to park. There were so many people, it was TOTAL INSANITY. With only two employees, they were doing everything they could to move the line through, I just hoped they could KEEP IT UP ALL NIGHT. We were about to turn away, but this was the FIRST NIGHT in a long time that we didn't have any plans and knew that it was now or never! I ordered the MOCHA CHIP and my girlfriend ordered the OREO CREAM. Before this review goes downhill I'll just sum it up by saying that although way over-crowded with not enough parking, Bubbies has a great variety of flavors so delicious that all I want to say about them is MORE THAN A MOUTHFUL! By the way, if you haven't figured it out, CAPS=Ice cream names.

    (4)

  • Jolene K.

    You know... they are famous for their mochi but I have attempted several flavors several times and I am still not impressed. Their ice cream and cake however - out of this world. I go to UH Manoa and this is always the place I bring people who are visiting Hawai'i to. Delicious. Totally recommend the Macadamia Nut Ice Cream. And in case you are wondering - the "fetal dip" means a very small serving. CASH ONLY and no big bills. So I have to give it one less star for that.

    (4)

  • Christy L.

    Hands down the BEST Oreo Ice cream EVER!!!!! You can't find this kind of oreo ice cream in LA. So if you're in Oahu, make sure you visit Bubbies! Won't regret it!

    (5)

  • helen s.

    delicious, creamy ice cream and lots of different mochi! I went during the day in the middle of the week so I didn't have to wait at all. Mochi was a little hard at first, so you have to wait and let it melt for a few minutes prior to taking a bite into it.

    (4)

  • Tina B.

    Oh Bubbies...I miss you so. Unfortunately, the ones from Whole Foods isn't the same. During our visit to Oahu, we went there 3 times! The chocolate dipped mochi is great. Unfortunately, the wait can be long, but it's worth the wait. I can't wait to visit Oahu again & come here.

    (5)

  • mignonette b.

    Bubbies has been my favorite ice cream store since they first opened a zillion years ago in Kahala Mall. Having eaten ice cream all over the U.S. and Europe, no place can compete with Bubbies! I kid you not, Bubbies is soooo good, it'll make your head fly off!!! The sakura mochi is by far my favorite. They used to make sakura (Japanese cherry blossom) ice cream many years ago, but I guess the ingredients proved too costly to obtain. Yeah, Whole Foods sells the mochi in limited flavors across the U.S., but it's not quite the same as in the actual Bubbies stores in Honolulu. If you visit Honolulu and you don't try Bubbies, well, I just feel sorry for you. Oh and heads up: they don't take credit or debit cards. Bring cash and PIG OUT!

    (5)

  • Keesha G.

    Well I havent tried everything but when you want to be bad, its the place to go. I had that "more than a mouthful" over the "come here little girl" and I really dont think I could have gone wrong either way. I just wonder if people take their kids to bubbies and the kids say those phrases to the cashier to order a desert. I mean I totally get it and its fun and its so good it wouldnt matter what its called but I get concerned about the kids. They like ice cream cake too.

    (5)

  • Rob E.

    Amazing! Food and Price Ice cream was some of the best I've ever had and well worth the price, which was maybe too cheap. Also, enjoyed their ice cream mochi. They use higher quality mochi than the stuff they sell in the frozen sections of stores (I'm not sure why this surprised me, but it did). Service Line went out the door, but it was moving pretty quickly. I get the humor of the dessert names, but wish it was toned down a bit so I could bring in some of the youth I work with (I do not want to answer questions like, "What's an orgasm?").

    (5)

  • Adam M.

    Pros + This place is uniquely Hawaii. Mochi ice cream, Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake, macadamia nut ice cream are a few of my favorite. + A wide variety of ice cream and dessert choices that fit every preference and taste bud. And most flavors and desserts are unique only in Bubbies that you won't find in other ice cream shops. + I am always tickled by the fun names of the desserts. So it's a treat just to read their menu on the chalk board. And they are all solid and tasty. Their desserts are the right amount of sweetness. + The place is so popular, the line tends to extend to the parking lot during the evening with students and family looking for desserts and late night treats. But the wait is never too long to get your ice cream or find a table. Plus it's worth the wait. + A charming little shop with memorabilia on the wall. Just the right mix of ambiance for an ice cream shop. You can order to go or there are several tables and seats in the shop. Cons - The shopping plaza where Bubbies is located has several stores and restaurants. The parking could be a scare when it's busy. Sometimes I had to find street parking and walk over.

    (5)

  • Annie L.

    A friend told us to check this place out on one of our recent trips to Hawaii, and boy am I glad he did! I've always loved mochi ice cream but the mochi ice cream from Bubbies is freshly made, with flavors that cannot be found from ones bought in the stores. They have many flavors to choose from, with my favorites being passion fruit, guava, peach, and li hing mui. The flavors are strong, and really taste like how they're supposed to taste, as opposed to some other mochi ice cream where it's hard to figure out what the flavor is because the taste is too mild. These are blissful bites of heaven, especially on a hot Hawaiian day. You can also order their homemade ice cream, but I've only had the mochi ice cream, so I cannot say much about their regular ice cream, but they do carry a wide array of flavors. On our next trip back to Honolulu, we will definitely go back to Bubbies to load up on fresh mochi ice cream!

    (5)

  • Randi J.

    This twitpic.com/1ipc4 is what I had to work with last night at Bubbies University. The standard flavors make you keep coming back for more and the "SPECIALS" are new and/or seasonal flavors that have the "limited time only" sense of urgency. Pic of the board from a few months ago: tinyurl.com/attr85 I had the Ginger, Pineapple Toasted Coconut, Lychee and Green Tea mochi ice cream last night. All winners. Another seasonal fav of mine is the Pumpkin. Yum! Good: Hours are great, good size (enough room to sit and eat), free water (to clean your palette), quality ice cream. Bad: Bubbies gets PACKED often, especially on the weekends. When it's busy, PARKING is a pain in the butt. More Good: Bubbies is the place to be during power outages. If the outage effects the store, they offer free ice cream! See you there. :D

    (5)

  • Patrick S.

    I love this place, their different mochi flavors are so amazing. The traditional flavors of green tea, vanilla, red bean and mango really pales in comparison to what is offered here. Their other ice creams and desserts look great but can't seem to veer away from their mochi

    (5)

  • Caleb R.

    I love this place. They always have fun new flavors and I have almost always enjoyed them, though have had a bad experience or two (wasabi...seriously?). My fav is the haupia ice cream with sweet potato mochi but they only ever had it once. The lychee and sakura is amazing. On a random note, apparently the owner is not, as you would expect, a little old Japanese grandma, but an orthodox Jew - a friends mom apparently used to date him. Go figure...

    (5)

  • Lily Z.

    Mochi!! BF and I ordered 6 of them to share: strawberry, guava, lychee, green tea, peach, and pumpkin. My favorite were the strawberry and pumpkin. Perfect for fall and also because it never gets too cold in Oahu for ice cream!

    (4)

  • Linda L.

    Green Tea Ice Cream!!! Ice Cream Mochi!!! Nothing more to say but the ice cream here is great. A must for tourists and locals. I come back every time I am in Hawaii and its been over 12 yrs. The flavors and quality have not changed over the years. Love!

    (5)

  • Sweet C.

    Def must go try! Mochi were deliciouso! The banana split was overpriced for me but worth every bit of it. :)) i went there on two occasions and was helped by the gentleman and he has poor customer svc. He talks & looks as though he doesn't want to be at work. So need better training on customer svc.

    (4)

  • William Z.

    I would have never found this place if it hadn't been my friend who knows his way around town. He had been raving about it for the whole day and I was just thinking, could it really be THAT good? I mean I hate to build my expectations and then have it fall of the cliff after the first bite. But let me tell you, he wasn't kidding. I tried their macadamia nut in a cone and it was literally the best ice cream I've ever had. It was just full of flavor and it had a great texture. Next time when I'm in Oahu I will definitely make a visit again.

    (5)

  • William L.

    Waffle cone was delicious. Large choice of flavors including lychee and guava. I don't frequent ice cream shops but if I wanted to swing by one, this would be it.

    (4)

  • Bradley H.

    Okay, so i've been so pro-Dave's Ice Cream over the years, but i've got to admit that Bubbies is definitely comparable with the previously mentioned ice cream parlour. The ice cream is extremely rich and creamy...so creamy and rich in fact, that they have a water machine there so you don't walk out with a sticky, creamy mouth in the end. You pay for the ice cream by the weight, so if you want, you can get a small scoop of the stuff you want to try (they will of course let you sample before you buy) and a larger scoop of your favorites. Their green tea ice cream is very good, as are their sorbets (though sorbets are not exactly ice cream). I also really liked their banana/blueberry, dark dark chocolate, and rum rasin. I'm sure all the flavors are good, but i'll let others speak for them. In the end, i've realized that i'm just too lazy to drive all the way to Dave's when i'm in town by the University, and this place is just as good as any place you will find on my hometown rock. Happy Eating!

    (5)

  • Johnny C.

    Boobies are great, i love boobies. Boobies makes things that make my mouth happy. Boobies is great right away, or when you take them back to your room to enjoy in private. Wait, somebody just told me its bub bies, ok, maybe i don't like it as much as i thought. Anyway if you like all different types of mochi as much as you like all sorts of boobs, you'll enjoy bubbies. Just remember its way in the back, and you should really try to park in backwards or else you have to austin powers it up out of the parking lot.

    (5)

  • Jamie N.

    If you are visiting Hawaii this is a must try and even for the locals... but be careful it might become addicting. I love all the flavors but my favorites are raspberry, peanut butter, espresso, lychee annnnnd mint! Line is often long and out the door.

    (5)

  • Tawn B.

    My cousin told me about this spot, so we finally went to try it after dinner since they close at midnight..and boy am I glad we did! It was pretty busy for a monday night at 11 but the service was pretty fast. We ordered all flavors of Mochi and got the multiple orgasm cakes. The multiple orgasm was no joke. It was a mouthgasm from first bite to last. The ice cream is dense and just so tasty! Now for the mochi's, my favs were Sakura, green tea, LYCHEE, and the espresso. For $1 a pc you can't go wrong. Our hotel is about 10 mins away from here so, we will more than likely be coming here til we have to leave for SF. *tear* Luckily I carried cash for the majority of my trip, because just like other spots here in Honolulu, They ONLY accept cash.

    (5)

  • Gerald N.

    I've always loved Bubbies, they are original, but the parking at their University store is tight and god-forbid being their when the college crown meanders through. I was happy when Bubbies opened in Kapolei, but they didn't take debit, so it was only a matter of time before it finally closed. The mochi ice cream, malts, and lychee ice creams are my favorite, but the drive, parking, and college kids who are never in a rush to go anywhere keeps me away.

    (4)

  • Seila K.

    One of my favorite dessert places ever! Why? Portion sizes are great. For around $1, you can satisfy your sweet tooth if you're like me who just needs a little taste. However, the amount of flavors that you may want to try out, may make it hard to exercise portion control. I came here twice during my trip and I got to try out so many flavors. the ones that stood out were the black sesame, chocolate espresso, the guava, and the lychee (really strong flavor here). This place a can't miss when Oahu.

    (5)

  • Gwen N.

    So I had to stop by Bubbies after reading rave reviews of the place. But like a few others have said before, even if the ice cream is good, if the service is sub par, then the whole experience is dampened. When I got here, the was a long line that went out the door (good sign right?) Since we had a lot of time, we reviewed the menu on the boards (as well as on our phones as the board didn't give descriptions of the ice cream sundaes, just long weird names) and knew what we wanted by the time it was our turn to order. There was a guy and a girl taking orders. The girl seemed tired and basically went "what would you like? okay your total is ...." etc. As for the guy, he was very quiet and didn't give us much input. Anyway, since I am a tourist, I wanted a souvenier from the store as well, so I went for the Toilet/Bathtub sundae (a small sundae in a ceramic toilet or bathtub shaped bowl). Well, I didn't know it was a toilet OR a bathtub, and the guy never told me I had an option and gave me the bathtub my default (I wanted the toilet!). Next, he was suuuuuupppppppeerrrr slow making two sundaes. Also, peanuts were not in the description for the "34th anniversary" sundae, so we assumed there would not be any it (stupid assumption huh?). Well the guy put peanuts on it anyway and my sister, who ordered the sundae, is deathly allergic to peanuts. When we told him this, he looked so confused and asked us if we wanted him to scrape it off. Umm....no, what if you miss a peanut? So, he reluctantly proceeded to remake the sundae. My the time he finished making the sundae again, I had finished my sundae. X___X so.....slow..... The ice cream was good, but the service turned me off. The whole eating my sundae while waiting (forever) for my sister's sundae just made it worse. We did order 6 mochi ice creams to go and those were delightful (and thankfully, did not take long to acquire). That's why I'm giving Bubbie's 3-stars instead of more--in order to get 5-stars, you need to have great service as well.

    (3)

  • Julie D.

    Has anyone ever had a Multiple Orgasm? Of course girls have, but I bet guys would love it too! It's their ice cream pie! Three layers that have espresso, cookies and cream and chocolate all on an oreo crust! Their slices are huuuuge too! 3 of us couldn't finish it, but I regret only coming here once during our trip, I sure could've used another O! They do ship it from Hawaii if you order it on their site, but it's $63 for a whole pie, but definitely worth it! Although online, it's not called by it's original name it's called Relationship George. Anybody care to split the pie? Yum! This place is also known for their mochi, but I couldn't taste the difference between theirs and the ones I purchase at Mitsuwa. They also sell their mochis online too, but way overpriced in my opinion. So when in Hawaii and are feeling horny for something sweet, come to this place and your fantasy will be fulfilled, trust!

    (5)

  • Gemma R.

    I feel like they don't know exactly which mochi is which. I always end up getting one that tastes like peanut butter even though I know for a fact I didn't order anything with peanut butter. Other than that, I love bubbies. I love the variety. I just wish the lines weren't always so long.

    (5)

  • O O.

    Victor K. from New Jersey You are disgruntled because mochi ice cream went "bad" after a week? If you expect to serve product in your restaurant more than 7 days old, remind me not to go to your establishment. If you can't move Bubbies in a week, please to check the quality of your other menu items. Bubbies is the best. Long live Bubbies!

    (5)

  • Maika Y.

    I always go here, I love their mochis! Since it's so crowded usually in the evening, I don't understand why they have to take out one mochi, close the lid, put the mochi jar back in the freezer only to open it again for a different customer 20 seconds later. They should find a effective way to keep the mochis frozen in a jar without having to reopen it and put it back every 20 seconds, because some people only order one mochi or one mochi from different flavors.

    (4)

  • Crystal A.

    My go to place if I need a mochi fix!! I've always liked mochi ice cream, but I've only tasted it from the box that you buy at Foodland which I thought was overpriced. They have homemade mochi ice cream flavors which are delicious, some of my favorites are green tea, azuki bean, mint chocolate, & strawberry. Each mochi ice cream have a very sublte taste of the flavor, not over powering and not too sweet either. They also offer cakes with ice cream in it, all of which have very unique names to it. And how can you go wrong with ice cream in cake...you just can't! The lines can get long here because everyone comes here after dinner to get thier dessert fix. Don't let the lines intimidated you as service is quick here, only problem maybe finding a place to sit if you come here when its very busy and if their are several big groups of people.

    (4)

  • George R.

    Mochi ice cream! Nuff said.

    (4)

  • Kevin M.

    I didn't have the mochi ice cream so my rating is strictly based on the milkshake I had, oreo cookie (I've had better at jack in the box).

    (3)

  • Carol S.

    Wow. So good that I didnt take a picture! Mud pie, strawberry dark choc chip mochi and dark choc ice cream = 3 wins!!! Ice cream somewhat comparable to Brooklyn ice cream factory.

    (5)

  • Dragon D.

    Bubbies is the best ice-cream on the island. I love their mochi ice-cream. They are busy and have long lines even on cold nights.

    (5)

  • Bubba G.

    So I was feeling very Hawaiian tropic and got their coconut ice cream. And I had no regrets. I got a very creamy thick coconut flavored ice cream. The consistency reminded me of gelato. What I should have done was get their ice cream mochi. My wife was the smart one and got several pieces of mochi ice cream. Wow! So I have had mochi ice cream back on the mainland. It was the frozen stuff that you buy at the grocery store. I've had it and it was just okay. But this, this is so different. The mochi is nice and soft and "fresh". And then when you bite into it, you get the ice cream. In this case it was chocolate, my favorite. People visit Hawaii and always go to Matsumoto's or Wailoa for shave ice. For a nice cold treat, I'm heading to Bubbies instead.

    (5)

  • Ying F.

    YAY MOCHI! This is the most impressive Mochi shop I've ever seen! I really enjoyed the passion fruit, mango, lychee and chocolate covered mocha mochi! So delish!! Very cheap and fun!

    (4)

  • Caroline F.

    Since moving to Hawaii I discovered my love for MOCHI! (why don't they have this stuff on the mainland??) So when I heard Bubbies has some of the best Mochi around, I just had to try it!.. Bubbies itself is a really neat, unique place! Has a great local, one of a kind feel to it... The young man behind the counter was super friendly, and gave me suggestions on which flavors were the best! I ended up ordering 6 different mochi flavors: 1) Mint Oreo- this one was my FAVORITE! 2) Guava- 2nd favorite! 3) Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip 4) Raspberry 5) Passion 6) Peanut butter All of them were soo delicious, and I had to use all of my self control not to go back and order more!..and they were pretty cheap as well.. about $5/$6.. After checking out the great looking ice cream flavors, all of the cakes and other delicious treats.. I could definitely see another trip to Bubbies in my near future! Cash only and parking it kinda tricky! ( I got an angry glare from a driver as I was driving the wrong way in the parking lot.. OOPS!)

    (4)

  • Yuko A.

    Mochi Ice Cream is delicious. My favorite is the azuki. Other flavors like lychee, coffee, vanilla, and chocolate are good too. The mochi is soft and the ice cream is rich but not overly heavy. The lychee sorbet is filed with lychee and refreshing if you don't want ice cream. There is usually always a line so be ready to wait a little bit. Also, its cash only!

    (5)

  • Cherene R.

    It's amazing how expensive it is to eat around here in Hawaii, but who can say no to some homemade mochi ice cream with a rainbow of flavors to choose from?!? And relatively one of the cheapest places to buy desserts from, too!!! It was so good that out of all the places I went to during my five-day vacation in Hawaii, this was the only place I had to stop by more than once before I left! I have tried several flavors including guava, lychee, sakura (yes, it tasted like a flower), and strawberry. But my most favorite, favorite, FAVORITE was the cantaloupe! I wouldn't mind getting a gut from stuffing myself with Bubbie's desserts and treats. So yum! I cannot wait for my next trip to Hawaii just so I can come here again. Oh - and don't forget to bring cash here!

    (5)

  • Jillian P.

    I am SHOCKED that Bubbies has an overall rating of 4.5, seriously? THE FOOD: I mean obviously, FIVE STARS? It's got be damn good! :) Mochi ice cream is always to die for! The Sakura is pretty darn tasty. But my favorite is always the raspberry or mint chocolate. YUMMM! And can I share a story with you guys?! :) One of my friends, who is from Cali, I guess tried Bubbies one day and didn't like it. BEATS me why?! I think she might've had mochi ice cream and is not a fan of mochi. Anyways, she and I, plus a bunch of our other friends decided to have a Bubbies date. So while we were standing in line, she was NOT looking forward to the experience. We ended up getting this item (and sharing), but I can't remember what it was! Boo me! :( Anyway, it was basically a chocolate covered ball of chocolate on top of a small, warmed brownie disc! I think it might've been called something like chocolate insanity. Well, we both tried it. INSTANT LOVE. :) I'm still a fun of their mochi ice cream though! THE SERVICE: Always very quick (love that since they're always so darn busy)! And since they're quick, that's about all I can say. They're nice, but not TOO friendly since they're focusing on serving everyone as fast as they can. Which is fine AND understandable. :) OVERALL: If you haven't tried Bubbies yet... What the hell are you waiting for?! Make it a point to go! You won't be disappointed. Promise. :)

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    Other than Baskin Robins, Bubbies seems like the only other place to get your fix of ice cream now that yogurt shops are a dime a dozen. Prices have definitely gone up since the days when Bubbies had a shop in Kahala Mall, but I still enjoy their selection of cold bliss when you need to take a break from the heat. REMINDER CASH ONLY!

    (4)

  • Michelle O.

    Yummy for my tummy, their ice cream is amazing!!! It took my CA friends visiting this wk to get me to try out this place for the first time. The server graciously allowed me to split my single scoop into 2 flavors--pnb banana & mocha java. Sooooooo gooooooood!!!! At roughly $3 it was a great deal. There were a ton of other ice cream flavors like hostess cupcake, mint chip, etc & they also had a full menu of mochi ice cream flavors as well as ice cream 'pies' by the slice. The only negative is that they don't take debit/credit cards. It's cash only or local check w/2 local forms of ID.

    (5)

  • Russel M.

    Amazing Mochi along with super rich Ice Cream which is sold by the ounce which is great for those of us who don't want a lot but like to try different flavors. Good Coffee too!

    (5)

  • Dave L.

    This place is always busy but on this evening there was a line out the door. Still, they know how to keep it moving and the wait wasn't long. The mochi ice cream is unlike anyone else's. You can get Bubby's mochi ice cream at Whole Foods on the mainland now and while it's better than nothing it just reminds you of the fresher, more chewy nuggets that sit waiting in the store on University Ave.

    (5)

  • Constance J.

    Amazing mochi ice cream with different and exciting flavors. Small parking lot and cash only.

    (5)

  • Kurt N.

    this place is sooo good, their mochi ice cream made it to the freezers of boutique shops in northern california...most specifically "pink stripes" located in santana row (san jose, ca). this place is unbelievably good!

    (5)

  • Cy C.

    Maybe the bag broke, Come here little girl, functioning prostate, More than a mouthful. Did I get your attention? If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then you have never been to Bubbies. No I do not have a dirty mind, wait.....never mind. Back to Bubbies! These are just names of some of the many wonderful desserts they have at bubbies. I love bubbies especially because it is homemade local ice cream. I love the decor of this place which give you the feel of a fancy ice cream parlor. I have been here many times and never disappointed on any flavor I ordered. So ice cream is yummy! I want to tell you about their mochi ice cream. Its perfect for a quick bite. The prices are 3 for $3 and 12 for $10. Great flavors with special flavors. I had the Limited time only flavors pumpkin and strawberry dark chocolate! I must try it all! Oh please, Oh please I need some Ice cream from Bubbies.

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  • Cris G.

    As if Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream needed another 5-star rating! But here goes mine.... I've been coming here for years and I have never had ice cream, besides Bubbies, that tasted this fresh and pure. I love how you can taste the cream and simpleness of the ingredients. You can tell he uses high-quality ingredients and I think all of his fans taste the difference too or there woulnd't be gigantic lines out the door every night. I mostly come here for their oreo ice cream which is like HEAVEN especially when you need a little pick-me-up. Everything I've ever had here was really delicious. I just wished they had other locations on the leeward side of the island... But hey, it's well worth the trip and it's the best there is!!

    (5)

  • Allan H.

    Great place While stuck in Hawaii, waiting for my plane to leave, after Side Street Inn, we came here for some dessert. We got 3 different types of mochi & a multiple orgasm. Unfortunately, I haven't mastered tantric sex so I can't have the real thing, but this chocolate, oreo & coffee cake was close enough. With dessert names like "Eat My Balls," "More than a mouthful" and "Knock me up on the blower," how can you pass this place up?? Everything was delicious and no doubt next time I am in Oahu, I WILL be hitting this place up again! (I also heard they have another location! Maybe visit that one next time too!)

    (4)

  • Judy C.

    It's an ice cream mochi! There's nothing bad I can say about it. It's so delicious! I crave it everyday! Is it better than the real Japanese ice cream mochis? Eh...But they do have plenty of flavors. They also have these really yummy ice cream cakes. Cute place, a must visit when in Hawaii. It's $1 a mochi, so you can pretty much go crazy with $5, which is the price of a piece of crappy cake in NY.

    (4)

  • Dustin R.

    Bubbies is a small ice cream shop that has something a little special called Mochi Ice cream. If you don't know what mochi is than you should at least know that it is ridiculously delicious with ice cream...especially if its flavored. Bubbies can keep it standard and make vanilla mochi flavor with vanilla ice cream or get a little daring with mixes like dark chocolate/ peanut butter(personal fav) or chocolate/ mint. They also have several unique pieces of ice cream cake (complete with naughty names) that are apparently pretty good but for now I'm just gonna stick with my mochi for now. Only gripes are that its always busy and parking is a pain...but that's understandable. The part that is a little harder to understand is that Bubbies only accepts cash...come on its 2011! But that's still not gonna stop me from coming for my mochi... (FYI Wikipedia says that Mochi is "is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into a shape..." whatever that means)

    (4)

  • Shannon L.

    Yummy!!!! I love how they have such exotic mochi flavors: lychee, guava, passion fruit, azuki, green tea in addition to the regular ones such as strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, chocolate mint. Lychee was definitely my favorite & it seemed to be other peoples' also because it was sold out on Saturday night. I also got to try the chocolate mint one which I thought was the most creative "regular" flavor. The mochi is chocolate & the ice cream inside is mint. This is cool because usually the mochi & the ice cream is the same flavor. They're $1 per mochi or you can get 3, 6, 12 for slightly cheaper.

    (5)

  • Petri Y.

    OH MAN DO I LOVE BUBBIES! I so wish we had one of these in CA. They have home made mochi with ice cream, so many different flavors and cheap! at $1 a pop you cannot go wrong and the mochi is So good. The ice cream flavors are so good. I think last time I had a salt caramel, green tea, chocolate peanut better and a vanilla. All were delicious. A must hit if you are in HI!

    (5)

  • Chris A.

    Bubbies is known for their ice cream, but more specifically the mochi ice cream is what they're famous for. The ice cream that they serve is homemade and flavor-wise, we believe that Bubbies is on a higher caliber to those chain ice cream stores that have been popping up recently. No joke, we believe that Bubbies is the place to go for ice cream on the island. How good you ask? Well, after a big dinner with the friends or family, we secretly hope for someone to say ice cream at Bubbies after. Somebody usually suggests it, but if not, we suggest it anyway (that's how good it is). This place gets busy at night so be prepared to stand in line for at least five to ten minutes before you can make your order. You find all sorts of people here, and more recently, we have been seeing a lot of tourists waiting in the line as well. This happens usually at late at night however, when people start going out for the night life. Going inside the store you are welcomed with a huge chalkboard with NSFW (not suitable for work) names of ice cream choices. These names, can't really mention here, make good conversation pieces for the patrons. We had a lot different kinds of ice cream from the store. We tried some mochi ice cream, ice cream cakes, and all the ice cream flavors which change weekly. The First Night cake is super delicious! The raspberry oreo crust ties all the flavors together in a unique ensemble. Maybe the Bag Broke ice cream cake is truly for the cheesecake lovers. The optional blueberry topping is a must! In terms of the mochi ice cream, we tried sakura, chocolate mint, lychee, green tea, peanut butter, and raspberry. Sakura was the most interesting flavor, very distinct and light. If you must have a mochi ice cream from here, we recommend this one! We also had the experience of trying all their ice cream flavors in their Eat My Balls ice cream compilation . It always fun to have and guess which flavor is which! Don't forget to eat it before it melts! This place has all sorts of goodies, ranging from ice cream shakes to mochi. Check this place out, you won't regret it! Just remember to get there before the crowd forms, parking is really hard sometimes.

    (4)

  • Claudia Z.

    I have 3 reasons to come to Bubbies: Guava, Lychee, and Passion Fruit mochi ice cream. Flavors that I can't get else where. I've been trying to find an equivalent on the mainland, so far no success, not even the Mikawaya store in Little Tokyo (it's good, but taste different, and no guava and passion fruit). That first bite into the soft and tender mochi, followed by fresh and cold ice cream that melts instantly into creamy refreshing sweetness... ahh.... It's pricey and the line is insane sometimes, but I get them by the buckets to-go.

    (4)

  • Diana N.

    Took a girls trip to Hawaii, T's cousin (who is a local) took us to get mochi a Bubbies. By far the BEST mochi I've had. Green Tea is my favorite! Azuki (Red Bean) is a great choice as well as Expresso. Lucky for me, the Whole Foods in my area sells them, and they are just as good as buying them from the actual shop. (only problem is they only carry Green Tea, unless you like mango, white chocolate raspberry, strawberry, or vanilla). It definitely beats out the Mochi on sale at Nijiya.

    (5)

  • Ren L.

    While researching for desserts along Oahu, this place stood out. We came here and ordered a bunch of mochi, which was relatively cheap here compared to the mainland. The ones that stood out were the cantaloupe and lychee mochi, which were pretty good. We were surprised that there wasn't a long line or anything, which was a good thing. We also grabbed seconds once we finished our batch of three mochi. It makes me want to order from their website now, I miss it so much!

    (5)

  • Sarah Z.

    Oreo homemade ice cream from Bubbies! Don't waste your time ordering any other flavor! It's not one I would have chosen on my own (I'm typically a Strawberry or Coffee ice cream kinda gal), but THANKGOD I asked which was their most popular ice cream because those two scoops of oreo ice cream rocked my world! And now I'm reading that they're sold by the boxes at a clothing store on Santana Row in San Jose? No way! Pink Stripe here I come...http://www.yelp.com/biz/pink-stripes-san-­jose?q=ice+cream

    (5)

  • Jonn D.

    Rating: 4/5 Date(s) visited: 1/05/2010, many times before this. Food: 5/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 2/5 Price: 3/5 Parking: 2/5 The best mochi ice cream selection anywhere! Food: They have very inventive & original creations. Service: It feels like every time I am served, the employees act as if they are not happy with their job, or waiting and/or looking to get another one because they seem very unhappy. Atmosphere: The joint is the same size as its parking lot. Teeny! This place is old school. Price: Reasonable. Parking: There's probably about 10 or less stalls. If there's a line out the door, I usually keep on driving and skip the dessert.

    (4)

  • Mason T.

    Overall, I dig the place. Do not try the cantaloupe flavor, YAK!

    (4)

  • Doris L.

    My boyfriend and I went here during the weekday at night so we didn't experience any long lines. Their mochi flavored ice cream is delicious! I tried the Sakura, guava, and green tea. I am not usually a big fan of green tea ice cream because the flavor can be overpowering or taste like powder, but bubbies made the right balance of flavor- it was great!!! You can taste the flavored but also taste the sweetness of the cream in the background. The layer of mochi isn't too thick or chewy. We also tried the peanut butter and chocolate cake which I can remember the name. My boyfriend loved it but I didn't care much for it since I'm not a big peanut butter for dessert fan - the chocolate was really good though.

    (4)

  • Matt A.

    So good! We tried the passion fruit, green tea and lycee mochi ice cream. All great, but the passion fruit takes the cake

    (5)

  • Jack H.

    The most consistently excellent ice cream and desserts -- across the board -- I have experienced anywhere, including some parallel offerings at 10x the price at 5 star establishments. I'm pretty picky about dessert shops, and don't care for most at all. This is one of the few places I've ever encountered where I felt I could order anything off the entire menu and love it. Even the non-expert can discern that they use quality ingredients here. It tastes as if it is made with care, precision, and with an eye toward making every one of those calories payoff as you savor their offerings deep down inside. Also of note: Bubbies sells some of their creations on the mainland, and the consensus of Yelpers in this thread was was that Bubbies makes the best mochi ice cream balls available in the bay area (available at Whole Foods and other locations) yelp.com/topic/san-franc… Plus, they have have some of the best names evar for their creations: How can you not love Chocolate Sinfully Intense Multiple Orgasms?

    (5)

  • Michael D.

    Ymmm mochi ice cream. After I ate a killer plate lunch I had an itch for some ice cream. So on this beautiful 85 degree day in Oahu i grabbed my Treo and hit up Yelp mobile. Bubbie's popped and on we went. Place was a bit hard to find but we manged to find it. This place has the biggest selection of Mochi Ice cream i have ever seen. I tried their special of Pumpkin Mochi Ice cream and it was freakn great! They even had chocolate dipped Mochi Ice cream. The service there was very nice and even gave my daughter a ballon for free. The selection and taste was about a 4, but the friendly service puts it over the top for me.

    (4)

  • Doris L.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! This place is a bit hard to find and parking is definitely hard to find especially during peak hours, but once you go there you'll never forget it again. Too bad the bf and I discovered this place our last two days in Hawaii. Went back to Bubbies both days. Tried the green tea ice cream, the homemade mochi, and the Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake. The Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake was DELICIOUS to the max!!! I will DEFINITELY go back there when I go to Hawaii again. THE BEST ICE-CREAM!!!!!

    (5)

  • Kim R.

    Best peach mochi ice cream I've ever had in my life. Hands down.

    (5)

  • Mel P.

    First thing I said to myself when I looked in that glass case and saw all those ice cream cakes was, "I'D HIT" and that is precisely what I did. Had that triple layer beauty with the chocolate, coffee, and cookies and cream. I don't remember its stage name but I LOVED it. Also, lets not overlook the mochi's. Granted i've only had the supermarket kind but I know a delicious piece of sweetness when I taste one. The raspberry one had to be my favorite. They need to open up a location in California ASAP before my nuts fall off.

    (5)

  • Atta W.

    The mochi ice cream.....so freaking good.

    (5)

  • Jenn K.

    Ditto all the other posts about their mochi and handmade ice creams. It's so good, it's magical. I only wish that I hadn't spent the first 26 years of my life not knowing the deliciousness of Bubbies. Now I know, and that's all that matters.

    (5)

  • HI Lyfe P.

    Best mochi Ice cream ever!!! If you're visiting then you gotta make an attempt to check this place out. They have all sorts of mochi ice cream including rotaing flavors, never really ate a bad one. Green tea and Vanilla re my favorites. Great staff and the best part is that mochi ice cream isn't messy and its literally 2 to 3 bites of absolute bliss. Check 'em out u won't be disappointed, gurans!

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    My favorite Ice Cream of all time... Do you like oreos... Do you like ice cream... if you said yes to either of these question than I am sorry none of your friends have taken you here yet...

    (5)

  • Emiko T.

    Walking into Bubbies is like suddenly being transported to the queue for the Matterhorn at Disneyland. Or going through Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. It's wooden, kind of dark, and small. It's in such a little obscure location that you definitely feel like you've stumbled across a gem, though it clearly has the reputation of a busy downtown establishment. It's an ice cream lovers dream, and while I probably don't crave the texture of ice cream or mochi as often as just straight chocolate, I do have to say that Bubbies is an awesome local dessert tradition that you have to try at least once or ten times. The mochi ice cream is what you come for, or what most people crave when they want Bubbies. Though they're the only ones I've tried, the green tea and vanilla mochi are really tasty but these puppies are pretty big. You can split them and do a little taste testing if you buy several flavors. The ice cream cakes are embarrassing to order but not quite as embarrassing as you polishing one off all by yourself. (But I'm not judging, I did it too...) The ice cream cakes are really dense and surprisingly not as sweet as I first imagined. I had a slice of The Pretender, which has chocolate ice cream and raspberry sorbet and because of the sorbet, it gave the cake a much lighter and fruitier taste than expected. Personally, I enjoy a cake that's really sweet and rich, so I would probably opt for one that has all chocolate or vanilla ice cream. It can get really crowded in the store, but it's a Catch-22 because if you leave you have to eat it right away before it melts but you if you stay may just have to share your table with a stranger in order to sit down and enjoy. Although you won't be worried about anyone else because at that moment it's just you and a gigantic amount of ice cream...no one else. Be prepared to wait and bring cash. Parking is usually available on the street or in the lot next door. Yelp challenge: #31/365

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  • Dalen M.

    While the lines may be long at times, it is definitely worth the wait. The mochi ice cream is very delicious, and one should try the specials that show up, especially those during the special seasons. Though what I really go there for is the ice cream cakes, they got some weird names, they are so delicious. Small tip for when you go for cakes, order the Multiple Orgasm ;) its to die for.

    (5)

  • Jerrene T.

    I LOVE Bubbie's mochi ice cream! It's so much better than the boxed stuff they sell at Asian food restaurants. While a bit pricey, it's so worth it. Their ice cream cakes are delish as well. The only things that suck about Bubbie's is the crappy parking lot and the long wait. Bring some cash because they don't take cards. At least try one of the mochi ice cream things because even my picky boyfriend liked it... he especially liked the lychee one. He thought it tasted like green gummy bears... lol.

    (4)

  • Sara K.

    Very good ! Good customer service!!!! It's a medium size store. Ice cream is pretty cheap and all hand made it is so good! They open till late night so that's good. There are long lines but it's worth the wait. Will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Funfloury N.

    Coming from Houston, Texas was used to paying half the price for mochi in a box. Bought the lychee mochi at Bubbies for $1.50 for one. I prefer the one in the box. Did not get to try the ice cream there.

    (2)

  • Mari A.

    This is a must try for all the dessert lovers! They have several mochi favors and they have seasonal favors like pumpkin mochi during gabble gabble day. Every time I have a friend visiting from the mainland I bring them here and they just love it! too bad they can't take some home with them;-) My favorite mochi is peanut butter!

    (4)

  • Michael J.

    Mochi Mochi Mochi!!! The mochi here is just amazing. I don't know about the other desserts that they have here, but I don't care. If I'm here again I will have the mochi not once, not twice, but maybe three times. Especially good on a hot day, Bubbies is the place to go. Try coming early or at least make sure your friends all show up at one time because seating is hard to find. It is crowded and the parking lot is full, but make sure if you come to this part of town that you come by and check this great place out. Oh did I forget to mention that they have awesome mochi?

    (5)

  • Vincent K.

    Possibly the best Mochi's I've ever had. If not the best by taste, the best in assortment, because its kind of a collaboration right there. Don't be fooled by its exterior of just an average coffee shop with the addition of ice cream. It has a display cooler that shows all the kinds of wonderful desserts entrapped in a glass. They all want to come out and get devoured, but cannot. Between the two of us, we had the Passion Fruit, Green Tea, Coconut, and Guava. My favorite: Coconut of course, but Passion Fruit next.

    (5)

  • Tracy Y.

    My friends and I were looking for a dessert place after dinner since it was still pretty early and our waitress at Side Street Inn recommended this place. This place was difficult to find because despite the address, it is NOT on University Ave. We didn't really know what to expect to find here but the dessert names definitely grabbed our attention. They have desserts with names like Come Here Little Girl and Maybe The Bag Broke. Not what you'd expect at a dessert shop. My friends and I shared the Prisoner of My Mind which was a chocolate macadamia nut ice cream on an oreo crust with fudge and whipped cream topping. MMm...is all I have to say about that. If you come here, you MUST try the mochi. We ordered one each of the lychee, guava and passion mochi because we didn't know if they were going to be any good but once we finished them we bought a container to go. All three were so good!! My favorite is the passion mochi though. My friend described it as a strawberry mentos and I have to agree. It was so good I didn't want to finish it them. This place is a must if you love dessert like I do.

    (5)

  • R H.

    The mochi ice cream is awesome, the ice cream is top notch, the other desserts are great (especially with their suggestive titles). What more can I say? If you come, do try their mochi ice cream. Bubbies has a great selection of them. And remember, if you need to use the bathroom, Bubbies shares its bathroom with Burger King. Correction: in Burger King. But we came here for the ice cream, not the bathroom.

    (5)

  • Craig C.

    This place is awesome! It's very popular, and there was quite a line when we were there at about 9 pm, but it is well worth the wait. They have tons of mochi flavors--my boyfriend got an assortment of 12 different types, and that wasn't even all the options--and they're all delicious. Their regular ice cream and specialty desserts are great too.

    (5)

  • Ming-Jou C.

    I upped it one star, because on this trip, I got two scoops of ice cream, the dark chocolate chocolate with chocolate chip and the espresso. Both were fabulous and oh so creamy. Expect a long line. They have a water cooler, so all the free water you can drink! Or fill in those little cups they provide! Be careful when driving up the entrance. It's steep, so if you're a lowrider, you're gonna lose a bumper.

    (5)

  • sky i.

    I just had a Multiple Orgasm. The dessert that is, not the real thing, heh. Gawd, the three layered ice cream pie was so delicious the moniker, Multiple Orgasm, was totally appropriate. I love the quirky names of their ice cream pies and cakes: Maybe the Bag Broke, Functioning Prostate, Knocked Me Up on the Blower...who the heck came up with these names? Oh, and yes, it's my third visit in here in a week...I couldn't help myself =)

    (5)

  • D J.

    Bubbies is great fun! Icecream is the bomb!

    (5)

  • Vina I.

    Bubbie's is by far my favorite late-night dessert spot on the island. They're open till midnight on weekdays and until 1am on the weekends so it's a cool place to hang out after dinner. The parking lot is small and it gets kind of crowded at times, but it's all worthit for the best mochi ice cream everr! I think I've basically tried all the flavors and so far my favorite is strawberry dark chocolate. They have an assortment of different ice cream flavors and other desserts like banana split, but I mainly go there for the mochi ice cream.

    (5)

  • Kymberli C.

    Yum... Bubbies has ruined me for any other mochi ice creams... they have the best flavors!! I was kind of full so I only got 3... Mint Chocolate, Chocolate Covered Strawberry and a Mocha Espresso... they were all good... I wanted to come back for more on a later day but we ran out of time... I'll be back the next time I'm in Honolulu!

    (5)

  • Josh P.

    Amazing mochi ice cream! What else can i say? They do have a good selection of interesting and tasty ice creams that rotate on a regular basis so I always find something that I love. I am still trying to find the best time to go because there is always a line when I want to do a quick hit and run for some ice cream goodness. Never a disappointment!

    (5)

  • L V.

    Best homemade ice cream and MOCHI!!!! green tea, canteloupe, and gauva, and chocolate espresso is what I got this time. SO GOOD. Best mochi. Located in a random area, on University Ave. I have never tried the pies, but they look SOOOO ONO! and with really freaky kinky dirty names! ie "come here, little girl"!! and "multiple orgasm" what the hecK! HAHA

    (5)

  • Nancy H.

    BUBBIES rocks my world. We went two rounds here and covered most of the menu amongst the 6 of us. You can't compare the mochi ice creams you get in the supermarket to Bubbies. I'm not a big fan of the mochi ice cream you get at markets, they always taste super floury and stick to your fingers, well no worries cuz you won't get any of that at Bubbies. You'd think we would have been full off of 4 mochies each, but we couldn't say no to the ice cream pie! Yes, they also offer ice cream cakes AND ice cream pies. Be ready for a whole 'nother level of intensity. We saw someone get a whole carton of mochi ice creams to go and he even brought an insulated bag, genius! Now you know.

    (5)

  • rene p.

    Have been a huge fan of Bubbies forever. I really wish they'd bring back their Lychee ice cream. So much better than Lychee sorbet or yogurt because it has the flavor of real lychee in a milky/creamy blend. Since no longer on the Menu, their Lychee mochi is a great substitute. I also love the other mochi flavors including the guava and mint chocolate chip. My other favorite is the Mocha Chip ice cream with their rasberry sauce on top. Delicious!!!! By the way, the shop is coooold so bring a sweater and good luck on parking since it can be trying at times.

    (5)

  • John A.

    Great tasting ice cream + great tasting mochi = 5 stars a MUST STOP place for dessert !!!

    (5)

  • Michelle H.

    Rating: 3.5 stars Great variety of homemade mochis filled with ice cream. We tried the green tea (most popular), passion, and strawberry. All the fillings were yummy. The mochi texture was perfect. A lot of other places, the skin is too hard/rough, this was chewy. Good spot to check out when visiting.

    (3)

  • Jaynie K.

    Quirky, cozy, fun. This place brings back memories of piling into a car late at night with my parents and cousins and aunties and uncles and driving over to Bubbie's for a late night treat. I remember Strawberry Cheesecake on a sugar cone, giggling with my cousins, and feeling totally stoked. Of course, twenty years later, I've got a bigger, better, understanding of the menu and a more developed palate. Green tea, Oreo, Macadamia Nut (in its beautiful delectable butter-based ice cream!) are always awesome. Every summer, MANGO ice cream arrives as a special flavor and that provides for the happiest moments of the year. Towards the holidays, Okinawan sweet potato ice cream pie is something to look forward to. The mochi ice cream: YES! But unfortunately, it looks like the cookie dough covered Bite Me has been taken off the menu? Oh those were amazing!!! I hope they're brought back!

    (5)

  • Jocelyn L.

    Love the mochi ice-cream: Lychee, Green Tea, Azuki Bean are my fave! YUM

    (4)

  • Vivian D.

    We always go here whenever we're in Oahu. Love their guava, passionfruit and azuki mochis. Hate having to share them with my better half.

    (5)

  • Alex G.

    FRICKIN' LUV BUBBIES. PARKING IS CRAP BUT THE ICE CREAM IS ORGASMIC. I feel like a kid again when I come here late at night to indulge. I'm not gonna lie, I crave ice cream pretty much after every meal (you can ask my friends). When the frozen yogurt phase came out a year ago, I didn't fall for it. I was and always will be a die hard ice cream fan. Yogurt is for people looking to be healthy. BUBBIES Ice cream is for people who just don't give a crap because it's so good. You only live once. SCREW IT, INDULGE. Uhhhh......I'll take a two scoops of oreo and double double chocolate in a regular cone please.

    (5)

  • Danny Q.

    Recently had the green tea mochi from Whole Foods. Just reminded me how much I miss Hawaii. I love the very unique names to their flavors or deserts. Great lil ice cream shop, especially after a night out on the town. My girl who is from the area, tells me that it was the place when she went to University of Hawaii. The only con, was the parking, but not their fault really. Just shows how popular and in demand they are. Make a trip if you never been.

    (4)

  • Christine Y.

    Not sure what the hype is about for this so called "mochi" ice cream. If you've ever had real mochi ice cream in Japan, or other parts of Asia, you would know this is not even close to what real mochi should taste like. Even some of the store bought ones in Asian supermarkets taste better. The outer layer of mochi was tough and tasted very artificial and plastic-y. It was not soft like real mochi should be. The ice cream fillings lacked depth in flavor. We purchased six flavors and were disappointed with all. For better mochi - try the japanese supermarket at the mall.

    (1)

  • Jennifer T.

    Ordered a dozen different mochi ice creams to take back to the hotel. Each of the flavors did not disappoint; especially the chocolate mint one. Little did we know, the coffee shop outside our hotel sold Bubbies too!

    (4)

  • Zane T.

    cute. mochi ice cream. we had to get the dozen, tried most the flavors.

    (2)

  • A G.

    Had mochi's for the first time, but WoW! Need to look for places that might sell these in Houston. I think whole foods sells mochi's (made by bubbies ofcourse)

    (5)

  • Melody W.

    I heard of Bubbie's first time at a local Japanese bakery back in MA. I fell in love with their Strawberry Mochi with Dark Choco-Chip ice cream, and I wanted to have more (which I got at Whole Foods). While researching about Bubbie's, I found out about its existence in Hawaii! It was by luck that it was near my boyfriend's apt. I wanted to try flavors that did not become available in the packaging, so off I go to Bubbie's~ I had Li Hing Mui, Passion Fruit, Guava, Lychee, Sakura, Mint Oreo, and Vanilla dipped in Chocolate. Mochi ice cream sells 3 for $3, whichi is not bad. I like them a lot. My boyfriend and I got a quart of just the Dark Dark Double Chocolate Chocolate Chip ice cream...that one is so yummy! Definitely a punch full of chocolate in the tastebuds! I've been trying to get their Raspberry Mochi dipped in Chocolate, but they always run out every time I go there! I hope I can get one soon next time!

    (5)

  • Anna Marie A.

    Best place for Mochi Ice Cream! Their Green Tea & Lychee flavor is a must!!

    (5)

  • K T.

    Best Mochi Ice Cream ever! Favorites: Sakura (cherry) Guava Strawberry Chocolate Pumpkin (seasonal)

    (5)

  • J L.

    A famous creation that lives up to its hype! I really like Bubbies and could easily eat like 10 of these things. They're just so yummy! If you're new in town and want to try a good local desert, Bubbies mochi ice cream is definitely the thing to try! They have a dinning area where you can sit down and eat it and a water tank so that you can have cups of water to drink while you eat your ice cream. I came here after getting some blazin steaks next door. Pretty good meal combo haha. Theres all types of flavors for the mochi ice cream. I had Azuki bean, Strawberry chocolate and regular strawberry. They were all delicious. I think if you've never tried Azuki bean before, its worth a try. Definitely recommend this place!

    (4)

  • Dean H.

    Gotta love Bubbies, nuff said.... I always get the same thing....single scoop of Green Tea! I toss aside my lactose intolerant tummy and dig right in....it is that good!!!!!

    (5)

  • Pamela S.

    Uhh this review is 1.5 years late... But I suddenly remembered the homemade mochi ice cream I had at Bubbies in summer of 2010. Don't remember the flavor names but I tried a variety of them and liked every single one. They were all decadently good. I didn't even know that homemade mochi is so mind blowing. Bubbies, why must you be an ocean away? :(

    (5)

  • Linh L.

    Love the one with strawberry mochi outside and vanilla ice cream inside. Unsure what it's called but it's pretty darn good! I only like eating it when it's fresh. It's totally different when you buy a bunch & leave in freezer and eat next day. Mochi just isn't as soft anymore. Parking kind of sucks at night though.. .But still worth it-ish =)

    (4)

  • Krys Y.

    I was never really an ice cream LOVER before I had the "Bubbies Experience". Hahahaha ... No really though. I'm serious! Bubbies is open quite late, has a handful of tables and indoor seating, a small, cramped parking lot right next to it, and usually a line going out the door, HOWEVER, the ice cream selection, the desserts, and the mochi ice cream choices are TO DIE FOR! It's right next to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, a bar, a few restaurants, and Burger King, so that's probably why there's a never-ending supply of customers, BUT the line usually moves at a pretty decent pace, and the ice cream is SO worth the wait. The ice cream prices are a little on the expensive side, and I can easily rack up a bill of $30 for a couple of cones, a couple pints of ice cream, and a handful of mochi ice cream pieces. Everything is VERY delicious though, and I can't help but coming back to get my favorite: Mocha chip in a waffle cone with a pint of mocha chip to take home for later!!!

    (4)

  • Arlene A.

    We wanted to get a nite cap after a night out on the town and immediately thought of Bubbies. I love that it is a local establishment that is running strong. Therefore, I understand the whole cash only deal. Even at the 11pm hour is there a line of people waiting to get their ice cream fix. I was even more ecstatic when I found out that they had Red Velvet as a special mochi ice cream flavor! Hells yeah! Bubbies never ceases to amaze me! Got me a few of those and I was content. I need to go back for more before they change their specials!

    (5)

  • Gina B.

    Oh my god, I'm already craving for some :/ If you're looking for any mochi ice cream, spend your money HERE instead because it's actually homemade and oh-so good. I've only had the chance to order mochis. As I recall, I've only tried the vanilla, green tea, azuki bean, lychee, sakura, chocolate expresso, strawberry, chocolate peanut butter, red velvet, and mint Oreo. When you get your mochis, the good thing is that they're not completely frozen. They're easy to bite into and already filled with so much flavor! The chocolate expresso, for example, had a LOT of flavor. I could taste the chocolateness and then came the expresso part oh my god. But if you're looking for something lighter, but still with flavor, I'd recommend the lychee! As for everything else: This little dessert store is one of the cutest I've ever seen! I think it gives sort of a vintage feeling, with the handwritten menu in chalk and many framed pictures or articles It's not like many other dessert shops. The place has this thing that makes me feel comfy! There's a good amount of seats that leads to the back, well. Again with the menu -- there's quite a big selection! Besides mochi, they have pie/cake, milkshakes and regular ice cream, but I've only tried the mochis! So if you have a sweet tooth, I recommend this place! it's also a great place to get a little late snack, especially since they close at 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays! But they can get pretty crowded with line that leads outside, but luckily, it doesn't move slow. If you're visiting or vacationing from wherever you're from, this must be added to your tours before you leave!! The price isn't so bad, it's $1 per mochi and if you buy twelve mochis, it comes out to about $11-$12. So the price for the mochis aren't so bad, but like I described, they're worth it. But hey, don't just come for the mochis! Have you read the other reviews?! They're saying that the Multiple Orgasm was amazing, which is on my to-try list! Yes, the names may be a bit uncomfortable, but lets just focus on the taste, shall we? The service was great, they're patient when you order (they have to, the menu is so damn big) and they're quick to get your order finished. Also, don't forget that it's CASH ONLY! Bottom Line: I would recommend the red velvet mochi ice cream the MOST! Great for midnight snacks, good staff, and cozy!

    (5)

  • Eva C.

    who doesn't love bubbies? nuff said. mochi ice cream is the best!!!

    (5)

  • Gregory C.

    I first came to this place when I was taking summer courses at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The Mochi Ice cream can't be beat; since I have left, I have never seen such an array of available flavors for ice cream mochi. The funny names to each special ice cream cake creation also add character and charm to the establishment, some name of which I probably cannot mention on Yelp!

    (4)

  • Serena K.

    Yummy mochi! Love their flavors. Some of them are so unique. The mochi layer around the ice cream is perfect. It isn't too thick and just the right texture. Soft and chewy. The ratio of mochi to ice cream in each bite is on point. I tried strawberry chocolate chip, lychee, cantaloupe and green tea. Loved 'em! All flavors were amazing!! The macadamia nut ice cream was also good.

    (5)

  • S Y.

    Really....overrated. The parking is a pain. It's hard to find the place. The line out the door was the only clue where I was. The service....the people that work there hate their jobs. This was the first time Hawaii didn't show their hospitable side. I was rather disappointed that after the long wait the servers could really care about helping us. The ice creams....eh...just ok. Nothing to rave about and wait forever for. Mikawaya in LA has a much softer Mochi. The pluses: 1. The raspberry Mochi ice cream was good 2. The guava was unique The place was ok, but its not on my "I gotta go back" list.

    (2)

  • Michele K.

    I don't normally ice cream and I don't like going to places like coldstone etc... WITH THE EXCEPTION OF BUBBIES. This is the only place I go to get ice cream in Hawaii!!! It's a little small and the line is always long. If you come here at night, the line extends out the door and it's difficult to find a place to sit. They also have a small parking lot... but that doesn't stop me from coming here. My favorite thing to get is the Multiple Orgasm. They have really strange names for their desserts... but the multiple orgasm ice cream cake is AMAZINGGGGGGG!!!! :) It's actually the only thing I've tried here... it's just THAT GOOD!

    (5)

  • Stacey L.

    Yum! I got the dark chocolate raspberry mochi ice cream and enjoyed every single bite. Although they are known for their mochi ice cream, lets not overlook their regular ice cream as well. I forgot the name of the flavor I got, but it was a vanilla ice cream base with chocolate and almonds, then I also got a scoop of coconut ice cream. Both were good. Line can get pretty long and there aren't that many tables available but it just depends on your timing.

    (4)

  • Derek W.

    The best mochi ice cream ever!!! Tons of flavors to choose from but my favorites are the chocolate mint, blueberry, lychee, raspberry white chocolate, sakura, and the strawberry dark chocolate chip. Wait...that's almost every flavor! I have tried their ice cream cakes and are ok....but I recommend going there for their mochi ice cream. Luckily my friend has found them at a local market here in socal ... now I can enjoy these bad boys here in LA!!!

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    5+ stars for product awesomeness but the workers are so agonizingly slow and not customer-service-minded that I'm going to take off a star. This pains me to do but I'm sorry, at those prices, I expect something a little better than grudging hostility or nary a smile. Like, really? On the bright side, their limited edition mochi ice cream is excellent as always and full of awesome variety. They are creative. My boyfriend liked the Blood Orange. My friend liked the Chocolate Egg Nog. Their current one is Almond Roca and it's great! Not enough roca-taste in my opinion but still very delicious!

    (4)

  • Cassidy L.

    The mochi is to DIE for!!! Not only that but the service was always great! Buy a tee-shirt! Right near college! Loved the mango flavor!

    (5)

  • Jermel-Lynn Q.

    I love bubbies! This place is open late and I love that because I can satisfy my ice cream cravings after I've had a late dinner. The signature items to get at this place are their mochi ice cream and their cakes. OMG the the more than a mouthful and Relationship George cakes are the best! I've had a triple orgasm cake before and that cake was great! The only bad thing about the University location is that it becomes a hangout sometimes and there are tons of college kids that kick it there so finding a seat maybe a problem. Non the less, this is another local company that started with a guy that learned the tricks and trades of the ice cream biz from NYC and brought it to Hawaii. :) This place is CASH ONLY.

    (5)

  • kristine f.

    I love you, Bubbies for all that you are. I love your mochi ice cream for your fresh, creamy flavor. I love you for your fun little shop that only those who know about it could find. I love you for your creative, sexual innuendos for titles of your menu items. I love you because you are not the ordinary Baskin n Robins (not that I have anything against you Baskin n Robins). Mmmm Mmmm Mmm I could really go for some cookies and cream in a waffle cone. Boring as it sounds its like there's a party in every bite! Love it. Ohh and your green tea mochi ice cream is what I live for! My only complaint...are for your prices for your mochi ice cream! Aiiiii! You hurt my wallet. :( Until next time!

    (5)

  • Nette T.

    My experience with mochi ice cream is with the boxes at the Asian supermarkets. Bubbies really opened my eyes....I've never seen so many flavors! I wish I had a bigger appetite to try more f flavors but I only tried 2 - Passion and Guava. Passion was not my favorite but I really liked the Guava. After waiting a bit mochi was soft and inside was nice and creamy. We also had chocolate Jack Daniels ice cream which was very good! There was a hint of alcohol (who doesn't like alcohol in their ice cream?) and ice cream actually tasted like chocolate and not chalky. Minus 1 star for being a little hard to find...it was not visible on University, I had to ask around for it.

    (4)

  • Brendan R.

    Awesome ice cream, they handle the line quickly.

    (5)

  • Veronica C.

    The line out the door on a random Monday night must be a good sign. They probably could have been more efficient in their service, but the ice cream and mochi were delicious! I had the banana oreo ice cream. It was like a banana split party in my mouth! My brother got 10 flavors of mochi (5 for now, 5 to save for later), and I picked up a red velvet to try after my ice cream. I liked that the red velvet wasn't too sweet. You could tell the mochi skin was fresh. Now that I've tried it, I will make Bubbies a priority every time I'm in Hawaii!

    (5)

  • Daniel T.

    I became a regular here on our vacation. It's a $1 for a mochi, which is a very reasonable price. Plus, the flavors are unique and good. Had the guave once and the lychee another time. Their cakes looked good to and had very interesting names but looked a bit too rich for me. Probably if I had a longer stay and more people to share their cakes with. They do look really good though. Then again I really like their mochi and might just end up ordering a whole bunch of them.

    (4)

  • Josephine L.

    So, look, you basically can't go wrong with ice-cream cake, right? I mean, so long as it's adequately sugared and properly frozen and topped with cream and bottomed with a nice crust, it's basically good to go. Well, all that in mind, Bubbies...just...isn't...that impressive. (*Queue pelting by mochi balls*) Yeah, it's a great little frozen dessert place and I have a weakness for frozen desserts myself, but I just wasn't blown away by what they had to offer. The names are cute, but the flavors aren't that interesting. The ice-cream is so ridiculously frozen, it's like eating a sweetened block of ice. And why on earth do they give plastic spoons to eat these frozen slabs of concrete? Given Honolulu's proximity to all things Asian, mochi and frozen, I'm sure there's better.

    (3)

  • Beverly T.

    Mochi ice creams are just as good as I remember them to be 5 years ago. We tried two flavors lychee and passion fruit. At a dollar each, how can you go wrong??? They're the perfect size for something sweet after a meal.

    (4)

  • Tanya N.

    Made it mochi rain with dolla, dolla bills. So I was only going to try a couple since I've heard so much about it and then ended up buying a countless number of them. My favourite was the lychee, chocolate and espresso. I absolutely love the mochi here. It's worth renting a car to drive to the place if you're on vacation. There are over 400 reviews so I think absolutely everything has been said - I'll leave it to you to read all of them!

    (5)

  • Kevin N.

    After all the hype, I finally decided to try Bubbies, as it is conveniently located between my home and my place of business. If I were to rate Bubbies solely based off savour, I would have given them 5 stars. Alas, while their chocolate-mint and green-tea-mochi was probably the best tasting mochi I've yet to experience, this place falls short in other aspects of business: -Cash only -Very limited parking -Very understaffed. I came here at around 2-3pm, and with only four women in front of me, it took almost 10 minutes until I was able to order what I wanted. Businesses like these should always have two people working, one on the register and the other scooping ice-cream and giving samples, the reason being is that this allows traffic to flow more efficiently, but most importantly, to maintain the sanitary conditions of any eatery that is not self-served. The idea of someone touching money and then scooping ice-cream is a sick notion indeed. Bubbies is a large and reputable business, especially compared to other "desserteries" on the island. That said, I expected them not to cheap out and to have the usual two people manning the shop. Maybe their workers are simply incompetent and on the slow side, but from what I can tell, it seems that they are choosing to save money on necessary expenses at the unnecessary expense of their customers' time. With all their shortcomings, I still feel that Bubbies deserves 3 stars, because their ice-cream is just that good. Give Bubbies a try, but expect to be in line for a while, even if there is no line.

    (3)

  • Nicole M.

    Best mochi ice cream ever! This place also has so many flavors! Ice cream is good here too! Their pies/cakes look good but have not tried them. Workers are always nice and patient. My fav flavors: green tea, vanilla, strawberry, guava and chocolate espresso! This place is a must visit whenever I'm in Oahu--even though I've been here a few times! I also get a piece of it back home since Bubbies is sold at Whole Foods in our area! ----but still nothing beats it at the Oahu location!

    (5)

  • Diana Y.

    YUMMY IN MY TUMMY! Reviews don't lie. Definitely worth stopping by for their dessert. Here's the breakdown of what we ordered: -Choco Jack Daniel: MM MM GOOD! Can slightly taste the alcohol; dense and creamy. Savory! - Coconut Delight: A good contrast from the Jack Daniel. Lighter flavor, sweet and delicious :) -Mint Oreo Mochi: wow this was surprisingly so much better than I thought a mochi could be. It basically tastes like the ice cream version of thin mints. If you're a fan of thin mints, you WILL be a fan of this -Passion Mochi: This was just okay; pretty standard. I probably wouldn't order this one again. But I will say that I'm more of a chocolate person so that could be why. If and when I come back to Hawaii, I'll def be hitting this place up again because their extensive menu leaves you with too much to choose from. And let's be honest, you can't ever really go wrong with a dessert place :)

    (4)

  • HighStandard S.

    This place is the opposite of Aloha. The concept here seems to be, "Let's be ungenerous and make our customers as uncomfortable as possible." I am guessing the help is treated as poorly as the customers, which is why they are so surly. Ordered a dark chocolate chip milk shake. Ice cream was dark brown in color, but shake came out close to white because so much milk was added. No flavor. Not worth 6+ bucks. Here are all the things I hate about this place: Ice cream expensive and nothing to write home about. Obnoxious menu. (Names of ice cream cakes do not describe the flavors and are designed to make you embarrassed. Think I'm kidding? Try "Functioning Prostate"!) No credit cards. No bathroom. No place to wash your hands. No napkin holders on tables. No napkins or spoons available on counter either, you have to ask for every little thing. Mochi ice cream served in a plastic dixie cup. This is a finger food and belongs on a plate. Why not just call this one "Urine Sample"!?! Hostile service. No wifi. Ceiling fans off during the hottest part of the day.

    (1)

  • E C.

    Friendly service, sumptuous sweet delights! I discovered Bubbies in New Haven, CT of all places. There is a small shop across the street from Shubert Theatre that sells Bubbies Mochi. I fell in love with their mochi in one bite and couldn't wait to have more. Wholefoods near my home carries bubbies mochi (8 for$10) but flavors are limited. Anyway, this bubbies shop carries an extensive selection of flavors, as well as other frozen desserts and ice cream. Every flavor I've tried so far are supremely good!! A must stop if you are in the area.

    (4)

  • Jackie N.

    I'm glad we rented a car and I was driving so my parents couldn't stop me from coming here! Lol. Parking sucks ass. Got a lil lost. Totally worth it! The staff here was friendly and helpful since I wasn't sure what I was getting into. I tried a bunch of flavors. What really stuck out to me what the green tea and believe me I'm not a green tea ice cream kinda person but it was the bomb. I had the Multiple Orgasm (hehe) and I literally just jizzed in my pants! This thing was amazing yet super simple. Oreo crusted pie with a layer of Oreo, Espresso, and chocolate ice cream. OMG... My brother and I were literally brawling for the last bite. I wish there was a Bubbies here.....=[ *super sad face*

    (5)

  • Dahryl R.

    Typical ice cream shop with an assortment of flavors...they suggested the mochi ice cream so I tried it. Not bad... They also have other desserts with sexual innuendos as names...my favorite is "keep it up all night", "multiple orgasm" and "knock me up the blower"(that's what she said)

    (4)

  • C S.

    I love Bubbies mochi ice-cream and desserts. The taste is unique and fun. But a word to the wise not to go to this place in the evening hours. It is just crowded. There is no crowd control. My friend and I were waiting in line. These ill mannered people (college students) in front of us let 5 or more of their friends cut in front of us. There was also a line of people behind my friend and me. I could understand holding a place for one person, but for a group of people, it isn't right for the people who have been waiting in line longer than they have. There are ways to make service more efficient as well as control line hopping. Bubbies just hasn't done that yet. Hopefully they will figure it out. For now, I am discouraged from going there to get ice-cream. It would also be nice if Bubbies were open on other parts of this island, so customers wouldn't have to deal with ill mannered people (college students) who allow a bunch of their friends to cut in front of them.

    (3)

  • Kristen C.

    156/365 Bubbies has the best fresh tasting mochi ice cream. And my recent visit I care here because I was craving for that. However, upon arrival, my friend wanted to get an ice cream cake which also looked very good so we got the blueberry cheescake one which also comes topped with a blueberry topping, and since the slice was big we just decided to half one mochi ice cream in which I chose their special candy cane flavor. The mochi was $1 and the cake was about $5 something and well worth it. Overall, cant go wrong with anything here.

    (5)

  • Erica S.

    WOW, so many flavored mochi ice cream to choose from! I didn't know such a place existed until a local friend took us there. It looks like an old school ice cream parlor, but they have regular ice cream and mochi ice cream. I wanted to try all the mochi flavors, but of course, that was too much so I tried their Green Tea, Sakura, Chocolate Espresso, and a bite of the Guava instead. OOhhhh, they were all SOOO good! I've only had the frozen green tea ones that they sell at the Japanese grocery stores so it was cool that this place had so many other flavors. If I lived here, I'd totally come here for dessert! Came to the conclusion that Oahu has good desserts.

    (5)

  • Metro S.

    I love ice cream and late nights. This place serves ice cream til the wee hours! It's surprisingly packed at those times, but it's well worth the wait. They make great ice cream flavors, and these little frozen flavir bombs. I didn't catch what they were called, but holy hell they were good!

    (5)

  • Serena L.

    Upon hearing CHOCOLATE DIPPED MOCHII. I almost ran to Bubbies. My girls and I were on vacay in Hawaii and discovered this homemade ice cream joint. The ice cream was so good and the mochii was to die for. Very cute and comfortable spot, there will be a wait if youre coming after dinner time. But the service is friendly and the ice cream is oh so good. now I just need to find chocolate dipped mochii in the bay!

    (5)

  • Esther F.

    When I heard Mochi, I was excited. When I heard Mochi Ice Cream, I was thinking "Wha?" When I heard Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream, I was thinking "LET'S GO GUYS." When I first journeyed to Bubbies, I had no idea where the location was until my friends told me. It is hidden nearby the Ezogiku noodle shop.. to the right side in the back. You'll find it eventually. I was pretty-- no, super stoked to eat this concoction. Parking was a pain... Small parking lot with about 8 rows to park? Unless you go to the front where Ezogiku is, and hopefully find it there. If you're lucky, you would go on an off day (which is I don't know when because they're that good.. maybe when it's super cold. Go try.). After we found parking, we had to wait in.. wait for it... LINE. LINE. LINE. Line is too damn long. Well, maybe I'm just over-exaggerating, but give or take about 15-20 minutes wait because when I stood in line, I was outside the door and behind six other people. That was fun, but let's be honest, it was worth it (in my opinion anyway). The place is quite small, and cramped, but getting past that, isn't a hard thing to do. Especially when you take a bite out of the delicious dessert goodness you would about to embark on. After we got into the store, I started chuckling because of the slutty/vulger names of cakes in the see through glass case. Sadly, I've never tried it, but from what I heard through my friends, it's pretty damn good. The workers were nice when I went. They were all smiles, and I enjoyed this service. Oh, by the way. CASH ONLY. Nothing over $100 bills. Just saying. There were so many varieties of desserts! I think I was overwhelmed! I think there were about 20+ mochi flavors. Excited? I think yes. My friends and I split. Among three, we ordered 12 mochi flavors for about.. $11. And we split it among three (well, we used a spoon and cut it in thirds.) and it was plenty. Eggnog (limited time), green tea, lychee, strawberry, chocolate, red velvet, vanilla, guava, sakura, passion fruit, mint chocolate, and mango. So many flavors!!! My mouth couldn't contain! If you're taking mochi to go, they'll give you a tupperware to bring home with. Just hope it doesn't melt. They also have ice cream cones, or if you just want ice cream, just ask them. Along with... shakes, coffee, etc. Just go into the store and look! I was a happy camper when I went home. My favorite flavors were... Green Tea, Lychee, Guava, and Strawberry. Definitely, and will always come back when I want to splurge on myself. Hehe.

    (5)

  • Bailey S.

    I have no idea what mochi is made of--and I don't care! So very good! The strawberry is just amazing! Cool ambiance Gotta go at the right times, because by 8, the line was out the door! Word is out, Bubbies is awesome!

    (5)

  • Nicole D.

    I was fascinated by all the different kinds of mochi flavors they make. Yes, there's green tea and red bean, but they also have exciting flavors like lychee & sakura (cherry blossom). I would have tried every mochi flavor if I didn't have to fit into a bathing suit the next day. But I only had 3 and savored each one: lychee, sakura & guava.

    (4)

  • Vincent Q.

    It has been a long time since I've been here. When I ordered, I asked for Hazelnut, Black Cherry and Butterscotch, only to realize with embarrassment--those are toppings not flavors of ice cream. Starting off on that foot, I was a little sad to see the normal list of mochi wasn't so exciting. Sakura Mochi Ice Cream- 3-stars- It has been a while since I've eaten real Cherry Blossoms (Sakura), but I am left to assume the ice cream version tastes like flavor-less, yet creamy basic ice cream, with not even the charm of vanilla. The pink color was pretty, but I would have purred for Black Cherry instead. Chocolate Vanilla Mochi Ice Cream- 3 1/2-stars- My step up from the Sakura seems to be the chocolate mochi covering a ball of vanilla ice cream. Mochi ice cream is a bar to set and maintain, and this does show how far you can go with introductory flavors. Green Tea Mochi Ice Cream- 4-stars- Finally something memorable. I had recently been salivating with a cup of rich green tea ice cream, by another vendor, and biting into this reminded me of that rich, creamy texture. A little harder from the cold temperature than a gelato, it was nonetheless well-flavored with more than just hokey green tea, possessing some of the essence that give green tea depth. A very nice mochi ball. Atmosphere- Still retaining the mom-and-pop feel, with worldwide status has both good and bad attached to it. By now they could have broken down neighboring businesses to increase the space inside--which fits roughly 30 people. So it's still a better place to grab and go, than to sit and eat. Especially considering, with the surrounding businesses being restaurants and bars, this place gravitates towards a younger night-time crowd. Be a fan of tight-spaces and louder youth if you sit here. Service- I was doing okay, with my patient, smiling server who kindly told me I was looking at the toppings, and showed me where the mochi list was. But the next girl, who seemed like she doesn't like working there and only 'has to' work there, greeted us with, "Have you been helped already?" Her expression was a mixture of 'life having been sucked out of her body, but she's only a teenager' angst and 'I'm moody, leave me alone'. When we said we have been helped, she quickly disregarded us and yelled at the next person, brusquely asking what they want. Having bad service elsewhere that same night, I did not enjoy her at all, but it was a relief we didn't need to be served by her and all of her overwhelming kindness. Conclusion- I've only recently had mochi at another establishment in Ala Moana Center, which was tasty and offered some interesting choices. By my third choice from Bubbies' mochi list, I had to try really hard to pick the Sakura, hoping it was more like cherry and less like flower. Other local, favorite spots have evolved their business, and with such status being sold at Whole Foods and grocery stores across the country, they might want to expand just a little. If I could, I would give 3 1/2-stars.

    (3)

  • Bobby l.

    I love their Sakura mochi! the offering of flavors in both mochi and ice cream ensures there's something for everyone!

    (4)

  • Steffen G.

    I love their ice cream, but I've also had better. The long line out front is somewhat due to the popularity of the ice cream, but more typically it's due to the slowness of the worker. It's been like that for years, so they must be doing something right. Bring your cash! Dollah bills only.

    (4)

  • Kim M.

    I LOVE their mochi ice cream. Their ice cream flavors are pretty amazing as well. My favorite ice cream flavors: green tea & oreo. It's kinda funny that they weigh their ice cream, but I guess they want to make sure that you're getting what you pay for. They don't want to give you too little and they also can't be giving too much. It's great that they're open late. Their hours are perfect for 'study breaks,' or if you aren't in school it's great for night dwellers. However, it does get a little busy/crowded at night.

    (4)

  • Frank N.

    While the mochi is great the service is very poor. Tonight is the second time in a row that I went to order two dozen mochi for the family and came home to notice their was only 20. They seem to not be able to count very well and rush you along due to the long lines. I should have checked this time since they did this the last time also.

    (1)

  • Joel Y.

    Congratulations Bubbies... you have successfully made me a lover of mochi ice cream once again. It is usually too hard on the inside of the mochi is dry on the outside, but you manage to make it perfect. The skin was perfect and ice cream is divine. You have me so hooked i just located them at Whole Foods and bought 4 boxes. btw- Whats with your horny dirty sounding ice cream sundae names though? haha

    (5)

  • Nikki N.

    Bubbies has the coolest name. Bubbies not only has its store by University and Hawaii Kai but they also serve their bomb mochi ice creams at Panda Express and other restaurants. I mainly love going to Bubbies to get their tubs of mochi ice cream. I occasionally get their scoops of ice cream, however they don't have a large selection. They have a lot more selection of ice cream pies and sandwiches. The line can get crazy long, but it does go quickly especially if you are waiting with other people. The parking lot is small so sometimes a park at the end of Burger King parking lot to go in. I don't go there much but I hope Bubbies will always be there for my late night snack since they are open late. Mahalo Bubbies!

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  • Gary F.

    Mochi ice cream? I got this for my little one and myself. Now he has to have it all the time. I tried the peanut butter smoothie but it was too much so I'll stick to the MOCHI ice cream!!!!! Strawberry, mint, and vanilla. love it. Friendly staff to help you make the hard choices. Big G

    (5)

  • Kasse R.

    EXCELLENT desserts. Four of us shared a bunch of mochi in varying flavors, a slice of the multiple orgasm ice cream cake, and another slice of something else I can't remember. Everything is homemade, fresh, creamy, and rich - everything desserts from a dessert place should be. Next time I'm in Oahu this will be a guaranteed stop for me!

    (4)

  • Kim L.

    Awesome ice cream and mochi. Come check our this old school ice cream shop with fantastic creative flavors!

    (5)

  • Megan R.

    When you hear Bubbies has THE BEST ice cream in Hawai'i...that is no lie! Most of the time there is a line, but all good things are worth waiting for right? So just bring good company. :] & be prepared. Plus you need the time to decide what you want. As for me, I'm pretty indecisive... luckily the worker was super nice and didn't mind I STILL didn't know what I wanted when my turn came up. He was really friendly, just talking story with me as I finalized my decision. FINAL VERDICT? 3 mochi ice creams - heavenly chewy mochi balls of goodness filled with ice cream. I have a mouth full of sweet teeth, I'm pretty sure about 80% of them [the other 20% are on the spicy side (; ] So I got CHOCOLATE MOCHI EVERYTHING! chocolate mint, chocolate espresso, and chocolate peanut butter! Next time I think I'll do strawberry mochi with chocolate ice cream! Yumm! Each one of them was delicious! Perfect combinations... the peanut butter one was my FAV. My boyfriend got a traditional cone with strawberry cheesecake flavored ice cream. Now normally since I'm a chocolate lover, almost any single time I get ice cream it has to have some type of chocolate in it...even if its just the syrup or chips! BUT this flavor was soooooo goooooood, SWEET&CREAMY. Almost better than the actual cheesecake it was mimicking (hard b/c cheesecake is really up there on my list!). The venue is small and cute, everything is personalized handwritten on chalkboards...lots of warm tones in the wood (to balance of the coolness of the ice cream, haha). Bubbies is for everyone and anyone craving something sweet! From mochi ice creams, to cakes, shakes, & more! The prices are super reasonable. Especially for what cold stone and TCBY are charging now a days. So make your way down!

    (5)

  • Erika R.

    I've always liked Bubbies Ice Cream and knowing it's homemade just makes me enjoy it even more. The atmosphere is fun and the employees look about that age range so it's a great place for big kids :) . I just tried the pumpkin mochi ice cream this week and it was really, really good. What makes it good is the strength of the flavor and the fact that it tastes like creamy pumpkin pie with all the spices! The lychee mochi ice cream is a standard for me so I had to order a bunch of those too. There's a decent amount of seating. Parking lot is small and limited but street parking is available. Watch out for the seasonal winter potholes though! Oh, and it's CASH only!

    (4)

  • Ira W.

    We looked up an ice cream shop in Oahu. This seemed to be the top place to get some ice cream. When we arrived the line was almost at the door. We scooted in there with the quickness. The line was out the door, pretty insane how packed it gets in such a small period of time. It's located close to UofH, freeways, some bars pretty cool spot. The workers seemed a bit overwhelmed and frantic. I would think they'd get use to it constantly being busy, or maybe even having more help to stem the tide, but that's just me thinking out loud. I ordered some ice cream that wouldn't be appropriate to mention on family friendly yelp. Pretty good overall. Next time I would like to try the mochi....

    (3)

  • Shelley V.

    Deliciousness served cold and yummy!! I've been to Bubbies on several of my island visits and I'm always satisfied! They have several different desserts in addition to their delicious ice cream flavors and also a great selection of Mochi. This past weeked I had the chocolate Hostess Cupcake ice cream, wowees!! Parking lot is tiny but there is street parking available. Cash only!!!

    (5)

  • Steevens A.

    I love the Mochi ice cream. The prices aren't bad... but I've had bad luck with the pies. Great (borderline inappropriate) product names, but not always worth the price. They stay rock hard for quite a while before I can even start to eat them. I've also had some issues with the help not paying attention to me (the customer) Regardless of these pretty minor issues, the deliciousness of the regular ice cream and the Mochi ice cream are it's saving grace. I do recommend that you go here if you haven't tried it. Delicious. I'm also happy that there's another location in Hawaii Kai closer to where I stay when I'm on da 'aina.

    (4)

  • Esther Y.

    Lilikoi/passionfruit ice cream mochi. That is all. (Guava was good too, but the passionfruit one really packs a punch!)

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  • Meghan P.

    My cousin was given a Bubbies t-shirt today as one of her birthday presents. I think this perfectly represents her addiction (and now my addiction too!). The shirt's slogan "Shouldn't you be licking something...?" is pretty funny stuff too! Also, we walked by a Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and were excited to see a sign in the window that they now are serving Bubbies mochi balls. Now my cousin can get Bubbies mochi balls within walking distance of her house!

    (5)

  • Melba L.

    We wanted some native ice cream in Hawaii. A place that everyone goes to. After doing some google searching we found this place and we were not disappointed. I had never had a mochi ball before and found them to be pretty interesting. Some flavors were not for me...but overall I thought they were great! I would definitely visit again. The only complaint I have was that I had some BK fries in a bag and was eating them while I was waiting for my order of Mochi Balls. I got yelled at for doing so even though I was a paying customer. It's not like they compete with fries and I ordered something..so what's the deal?!@

    (5)

  • Jennifer H.

    ICE CREAM AND RICE?? CHINESE GIRL DREAM COME TRUE. Yes this place is grand. Homemade mochi. Need I say more? They have great flavors that change often. Other desserts include shakes and ice cream cakes, and pies, and ice cream, and OMG DID I MENTION MOCHI. I love bringing visitors here, cause it's just a local landmark, plus they close at midnight. Can get real packed in there though. Usually has a line right out the door. Yep, it's that good. Cash only though, sorry plastic ballers!

    (5)

  • Aishling R.

    Not the best mochi I've ever had, but definitely tasty! Stopped in to check out all the differnent flavors and ended up trying chocolate peanut butter and strawberry dark chocolate chip. I thought I'd try flavors that I couldn't get back home. Both were very good. They also have old-school ice cream as well as milkshakes. Definitely worth it to stop by and be amazed by the variety of flavors of the mochis!

    (4)

  • Jon C.

    Bubbies is one of my Honolulu favs. The ice cream is flavorful and creative. The mochi ice is singular. Staff is friendly and dedicated to helping you have a great experience. More than just ice cream. Missing you, Bubbies... How come you no call?

    (5)

  • Anu P.

    Such a treat!! I absolutely loved the ice-creams there and went there almost every day of our vacation in Oahu. I really wish they had a store in Seattle.

    (5)

  • chibi c.

    Lines are long but worth it!

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  • Amanda U.

    The perfect treat on a hot day. Great milkshakes, mochi ice cream, Ice cream cakes and pies and comes too. The staff is always friendly and laid back. They know their menu and can give great recommendations especially for those with but allergies or certain fruit allergies. Watch out though, they only take cash. Parking is always ample. Love it! Oh and they have a happy hour from 4 -6 on the weekdays, enjoy!

    (5)

  • Jeanie K.

    The ice cream and Mochi is good but nothing special. But their multiple orgasm cake- wow, so so good!! I'll definitely come back for the cake next time I'm in town.

    (4)

  • Belle L.

    bubbies...love love love! on our super food fest vacation in oahu, we needed one last stop to end our trip. we were feening for some good dessert and we stumbled upon bubbies from all your awesome yelp reviews! bubbies is well known for their mochi...but i ended up going for their homemade ice cream. ordered a double scoop of their Dark Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip (and no i didn't stutter, that's the real name yo!) and Green Tea Ice Cream. I was a bit hesitant that the dark dark chocolate chocolate chip would be too sweet, but dude...it was perfect! and the green tea was a winner as well..loved how my flavor combos meshed so well together. a HUGE plus was that for the ice cream, they have no standard prices on their single/double scoops. no more hearing people complain about "hey, i paid for a double and this looks like a single" and all that mumbo jumbo. at Bubbies, you pay by the weight of your scoops. to me, that just makes things so much easier. my 2 scoops on a sugar cone came out to around $4. not too bad considering how yummy this ice cream was! next time we come back...i'm conquering all 3 of their specialties: the mochi, the cake, and ice cream again=). *note: CASH ONLY folks! hit up them atm's asap for some bubbies goodness!

    (5)

  • NIKKI F.

    Yum Yum Yum! Passionfruit, raspberry and espresso mochi in my tum tum tum! It's a sweet treat, that you simply can't beat!

    (4)

  • Kat M.

    Yum yum yum. I tried them when I was in Hawaii - thanks to bff. Tried strawberry, chocolate, vanilla, and lychee. ;D

    (4)

  • Margret C.

    We came here on a driving day, it's not too far away from Yakiniku Camellia. There was noone else in this small local ice cream place but it was probably around 2 pm-ish. Known for their mochi ice cream (lots of different kinds), it was really yummy. This is kinda funny, I don't remember what flavors we had (because it's been a while), but I remember that it was really good. I also remember that there was quite a large variety of flavors to choose from written on the chalk board- both ice cream and mochi ice cream. Later, on another trip, we came upon a little store at Aloha Tower that sold Bubbie's mochi ice cream, but the store was empty (darn!)- how the heck can an employee leave the store unsecured, not even leave a sign that states 'Will return" with a little clock- how hard is that?

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  • Ali A.

    While the bunnies and cakes are amazing. In my opinion they have no clue how to run a business! The store is severely understaffed and very inefficient. Location is terrible and we were constantly worried about our car getting broken into. Their product is amazing but management has no clue how to run a business

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  • Michou N.

    Be careful trying Bubbies, because I guarantee that once you try it you WILL get addicted! :) Bubbies has to be one of my favorite dessert places. I will literally come here a couple of times a week because the mochi and ice cream here are AMAZE. Everything is homemade so it's fresh, and the flavors are uniquely awesome. The tropical fruit ones really taste like the real fruit! My favorite flavors for the mochi ice cream: lilikoi, green tea, guava, and lychee. The mac nut and green tea ice cream are delicious as well. The spot is small and cozy, super cute! I have major withdrawals when I don't get my Bubbies fix.

    (5)

  • Holly R.

    I had never heard of Mochi until I found Bubbie's on a random Yelp search. The pictures were intriguing and with such good reviews I knew the boyfriend and I had to check this out during our trip. I ordered the vanilla/chocolate, peanut butter chocolate and a strawberry. The first bite is a little odd but once you get past the weird texture of the rice outside you will learn the amazing power of the mochi! They are so fun to eat, like little balls of creamy happiness. I couldn't stop thinking of mochi and then on our last night on Waikiki we were walking by the Coffee Bean and what do we see?? A sign for Bubbie's! Yay! So of course we had to stop in. And they had pumpkin flavor. Double yay! Pumpkin was by far the best flavor. So now I am mad for mochi. Bubbie's, how can we get you to ship your mochi to the mainland??

    (5)

  • Flynn M.

    Gluten Free Friendly. Watch out for anything with cookies. Always ask if you're not sure. I emailed the company, they said their employees are trained to tell you what's gluten free. The mochi ice cream is amazing. Bubbies is definitely worth a detour after dinner or anytime. Mochi ice cream is similar to an ice cream sandwich but with mochi. The mochi is wrapped around ovals of intensely flavored ice cream. Their flavors are incredible. My favorites are Sakura and Lilikoi. Those are my wife's favorites too. I always get one or two of each plus something new to try. My wife liked the mint a lot, I was told it had cookie in it so I've never had it. I love mint, so that sucks. The flavors of the month are always worth a try. I liked the raspberry chocolate chip a few months ago. Each oval is about $1.25 for one. If you order twelve or more the price drops to about $1 each or maybe less. Three to four per person usually satisfy our ice cream habit. It melts quickly so unless you live less than 10 minutes away, I'd eat here. If I'm picking them up midday I'll pop them in the freezer for a bit. The regular ice cream is good too. They'll dip some scoops in chocolate too. Chocolate dip was good but I'd rather have the mochi. They have chocolate dip mochi but I don't like it as much as regular. You think I would, huh? My friend loves their slices of ice cream pie and cake. I wouldn't know and none of them have enticed my wife yet.

    (5)

  • Mei-Lin M.

    Green tea ice cream mocha is the best!

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  • Leo C.

    After the wife whined all weekend to come here, we finally made it out. It was a great choice as the mochi ice cream is delicious. Definitely let the bite warm up a bit in your mouth. We got 6 and it wasn't enough! The best was red bean...the guava was the least favorite for us but still good. Lychee and sakura were good as well. Time to get some more.

    (4)

  • Marie A.

    Mochi ice cream! Need I say more?! Amazing flavors & other desserts. But my fav would be lychee & green tea mochi ice cream. And its very affordable. My recent visit, my boyfriend and I decided to try their mango sorbet, we loved it! But after having both sorbet and mochi ice cream, we were both bubbies overload. Haha! However, the place is small, you can barely move when its really busy. I suggest go there during the day cause its extremely slow.

    (5)

  • Daryl C.

    Yum Yum Yum!! It's always busy and they have a small parking lot, but every yummy bite of mochi will make everything alright. They have really unique flavors of mochi not typically found. I became a big fan of their mint, chocolate dipped raspberry and chocolate chip strawberry. Bring lots of cash, because once you have 6, you're going to need a lot more.

    (5)

  • Candace F.

    I was calling out for "Bubbies" during this trip. I had to have Bubbies at least once. We were all craving something sweet and cold, so we came here. Each couple ordered 6 each. The fun part was picking the flavors. These are the ones I tried: Guava, Lychee, Mint Chocolate, Cantaloupe, Peach, and Passion Fruit. My favorite 2: Cantaloupe and Passion Fruit. I like the tart flavors and the cantaloupe was very refreshing. The ice cream is creamy but not too heavy. I admit my eyes are bigger than my stomach. I'm glad I was able to share with my husband because it was too much sugar for me. We sat down and chatted with friends while trying out the ice cream mochi. It was cold and just what we needed for a late night snack. A friend ended up ordering a chocolate dipped bubbie and I admit I was jealous. "Why didn't I think of that?" I figured I wanted to savor the actual flavors without the chocolate clouding my taste buds. Of course, I was happy with my decision and will try the chocolate covered next time. Great treats! The highlight of my trip - I like this even more than shave ice. Price is about $1 an ice cream mochi.

    (4)

  • Row I.

    I used to like mochi ice cream but I ate so much of it that I never took another bite of any mochi ice cream ever... Until friends from the Silicon Valley came to visit and she had a craving for these mochi ice cream. They wanted to buy a dozen of different flavors and I was asked to contribute my fave flavor in that box. OHHHH boy, the temptation, I want all of them, give me one of each flavor!!! oppps, I forgot, it wasn't really for me. I had to limit myself - just one - I promised. I ordered the coffee mochi ice cream. We sat down and I was surprised the place have plenty seats available and not crowded at all. I guess i spoke too soon when I pointed it out to our visitors. A few minutes later, there was line of people by the door and hardly have sits available. The counter helper labeled my mochi wrong, it turned out to be choc. mint. Then there was another one on the plate that look similar to it. So, I had that one too and it was indeed my coffee mochi. I feel that it was not my fault for eating two mochi ice creams even though I promised to have just one. It was the server's fault!!! But I don't blame him. everybody make a mistake ^_^

    (4)

  • Justin Y.

    I love the way you make me feel after a long and stressful day. I love how you never judge me when I order 12 mochi ice cream, for here. I love that no matter how long it's been since we were last together, you still love me unconditionally. Bubbies, I love you!

    (4)

  • A A.

    This place is crazy busy... I went one night and there was a line out the door. Good quality treats - worth the wait. This is one of those places that you have to go to at least once.

    (4)

  • Chrystie H.

    BEST PLACE FOR MOCHI ICE CREAM!! I miss it all the time. I went to school at UH so it was just down the street from me for 4 glorious years. I loved it. It's definitley on my list of things to do when I go back to visit. It's easy to miss the building, but please do not get discouraged. You will not be dissapointed. Also the parking lot is very small so be careful! They have a good amount of flavors, regular and not so regular. And they also have special flavors that change. I really like the strawberry dark chocolate chip, passion, chocolate peanut butter, and strawberry. I also like the half dipped chocolate flavors. The chocolate mochi ice cream half dipped in chocolate.. nom nom nom. If you do not know me.. Hi, my name is Chrystie. And I am a Chocoholic. So I LOVE LOVE LOVE the dark dark chocolate chocolate chip ice cream from Bubbies. It's tied for my number one favorite ice cream. it's a photo finish between the dark dark chocolate chocolate chip and the chocolate malted crunch ice cream from Thrifty's (anyone else remember that one?? LOL).

    (5)

  • Jenn L.

    As Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways." Sakura, lychee, lilikoi, cantaloupe, chocolate peanut butter, guava, green tea, azuki, multiple orgasm, ... You get the picture. *Wait, did I seriously just write "multiple orgasm" here in Yelp review?!?!?!* I absolutely love this establishment and make it a point to stop in here for the local reincarnation of the ice cream bon-bon - mochi ice cream!!! I love these little packages of tasty nomnominess. With tonight's visit, I realize what it is that i like about their ice cream - it's not uber-sweet which lets the fragrant flavors like lychee or cantaloupe just tantalize your senses. Your taste buds are truly awash in a rich, creamy indulgence with each bite. The best deal has to be buying a thick fat slice of ice cream cake. As the scooped stuff is sold by the weight, I think you get more ice cream for your buck with their ice cream cake. I best load up on Bubbies with as many visits as I can before returning to L.A. as the frozen boxed stuff I get up there just doesn't cut it when I'm craving mochi ice cream. The Multiple Orgasm - by the way - is their best-selling ice cream cake. Stop by the store to see the creative, entertaining names for all their ice cream cakes, pies, and sundaes.

    (5)

  • The C.

    OK, I am not a mochi fan and I loved the mochi with ice cream filling. Tender, not at all rubbery like some of my previous mochi experiences, and the ice cream, well, it's homemade with all the insane creaminess that implies. My main thing was some espresso ice cream with hot fudge, and that was also worth the wait... Which brings us to the wait. 9 pm on a Sunday up through nearly 10 pm on a Sunday (fortunately the SAME Sunday ;-), standing out on the street because the counter serves takeout and eat-in in the same line -- and there are empty tables in there where people could be sitting, but there is only that one service mode: go to the counter right by the door, order, THEN sit down if you want to and there's space. The layout and business model need to be revisited now that the place is a lines-out-the-door-every-day success. In particular, change the traffic flow! Make a to-go window and a counter service, at least! And don't get me started on the parking... at least it's so bad that it encourages walking, which, given the calories, is probably a good idea :-)

    (4)

  • alexi v.

    Ice cream heaven. That's what Bubbies is. If there was one squabble it would be slightly inflated prices, but alas that is the price to pay for high quality ice cream I guess. Among my favorite items would be the quirky named desserts underneath the counter and of course their famous mochi confections. I order a dozen at a time and munch away to blissful nirvana.

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    It's pretty good. The mochis are not out of the world-- they simply taste like mochis.

    (4)

  • Jennie L.

    The homemade mochi ice cream here is a no-brainer. They got your typical vanilla, strawberry, and green tea plus soooo much more. Special seasonal flavors that I've seen in the past include honeydew, cantaloupe, li hing mango, apple pie, and now pumpkin! They are all delicious too, and taste like the real thing. I love to see something new on their menu whenever I stop by =) My boyfriend is a cookies & cream fan, and considers Bubbies' Oreo to be the best. I concur!! Apparently they also make the best mango ice cream. I'm not a fan of mango, but it did literally taste like a fresh, juicy mango. P.S. A fetal scoop is the size of a golf ball. There is a sign inside claiming they can make a scoop the size of a basketball. Makes me really want to see if they can..

    (5)

  • Robin I.

    I am a lover of ice cream and a lover of mochi. When I learned of Bubbies, I cried tears of joy. Bubbies has balls of ice cream enclosed in a layer of mochi. The mochi and ice cream come in a variety of flavors, so you basically are required to order one of everything and eat blissfully. The store itself is a decent size and has a clear, vibrant menu on the wall. You can get the mochi ice cream, or just plain ice cream in a cup/cone. There was also a variety of cake to try too. In terms of the mochi ice cream, I recommend trying the green tea, lychee, and vanilla flavors. Of course, since you will want to order every single flavor available, you should make these three your first three to eat. Each ball is pretty big, compared to what you'd get at the ice cream aisle at Asian stores, and will need two bites to finish. (They are perfectly sized, since I needed one bite to introduce me to each flavor, and a second bite to savor the flavor). The only part that was a bit irritating to me was the location. The store is located on an alley street behind a shopping center. For any ice cream seeker, the obvious choice would be to search within the shopping center, among nearby stores. However, Bubbies had an entrance in a back alley. I had to circle the block a couple of times and wander past the shopping center to see the store in my rear view mirror. This place is so popular and so delicious, yet so hard to find on a first visit.

    (4)

  • Shanley R.

    When my friends and I are looking to find some dessert, Bubbies always pops up as an option. Their ice cream and mochi ice cream are awesome and the service is great!

    (5)

  • Joseph B.

    This place is yummy. I love the assorted mochi ice cream. They have seasonal ones too. I personally love the multiple orgasm, it's a great cake for a birthday or special occasion.

    (5)

  • Bon C.

    Last year we came across the bubbies mochi ice cream by chance at a coffee shop. I loved it then. So this time we made it a point to visit this location. My husband, daughter and I bought 6 mochi ice cream to share. Our favorites were the vanilla, adzuki bean, white chocolate raspberry, and green tea. I wish they had this back home. The place is pretty small but when we went on a weekday around 6pm, it wasn't busy. But we parked in the burger king parking lot because their lot was full.

    (5)

  • Kaiulani K.

    There is nothing "wrong" with Bubbies', I just don't feel like I need to go there. While their ice cream is good, I don't find it to be anything special. I am excited for the pumpkin ice cream in the fall, but that's about it. And while they do have mochi ice cream ($1.50/piece), I'd rather go to shirokiya. I like the passion fruit, but was really excited to try the sakura which turned out to be bland. It is cherry flavored mochi with vanilla ice cream inside. The vanilla overpowered any flavoring of the mochi, and when i tried the mochi separately the flavor was very light. Good place to stop if you want ice cream. I can see where others would be crazy about it, but I'm indifferent.

    (3)

  • Ane P.

    I have a friend who's father has a friend (does that make sense?) that used to be in some sort of management or ownership here. Apparently, one time the mochi ice creams were made with a couple percents less than the appropriate amount of fat content, and her family scored the entire load of "damaged goods". Now that's what I'm talking about! A company that doesn't shy away from good fatty ice cream! We're not talking about the skinny-cow variety here--here, is where I go to load up on ice cream cakes, mochi ice cream up the yin yang, and all of the fun of sitting down and digging into it. There is no ice cream company in my book that can match it. I can get a box of 6 from my local Whole Foods, but it's just not the same as standing in that line, sipping on my water and waiting to be asked for my order.

    (5)

  • MC C.

    Mochi IceCream, are awesome! Buddies offers the most flavor mochi Ice Cream ever. Too bad i couldn't try all of them while we were there but i was satisfied with my Guava Mochi :) We also ordered a scoop of Macadamia nuts but it wasn't that great. To be honest, I couldn't taste the Macadamia in the ice cream at all. Yes, they got Macadamia whole nuts but it lacked on the actual macadamia flavor.

    (3)

  • Shelby B.

    Great smooth ice cream, great scenery.

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  • Phuong T.

    funny ice cream names. they have pre-made cream pies and ice cream cakes. their mochis aren't so bad either. my friend who lives here suggested this place... and i am very happy she sent me here. yum yum yum.. unfortunately, i didn't get to finish my dessert..but i can only imagine that it would have been a slice of heaven.

    (5)

  • Justine A.

    I tried Bubbies about a year and a half ago... but I remember tasting all the fresh and different flavors... It makes my mouth water just thinking about it. To be honest, I knew that Bubbies was on my "places to try" list because I read an article about them... But I didn't think I would actually walk from my hotel on Ala Monana, take the bus, and trolley... just to try bubbies.. All I have to say is, the effort to get there was completely worth it :D I pas privileged to meet the owner of Bubbies on University at the SF Fancy Food Show earlier this year. He told me you can now find Bubbies at local grocery stores like Wholefoods :P

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  • Gwenn G.

    Thankfully, a friend recommended this place. It was a place we ventures to twice. The ice cream was so creamy, and fresh. But those little mochi ice creams...omg. I manage to try almost every flavor...(I know-I'm dedicated to the craft) and I can't really say there's a bad one. I'm lucky its in Oahu and I'm in SF because it could be a habit that would be difficult to break. I'll be back as soon I can get there.

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  • Chanel L.

    Was recommended by many friends and had to come check this place out myself. Just ordered a scoop of Mint chip and macadamia nuts. Each scoop is charged by the weight. Different from most ice cream places I've been too and had a lot of unique names for their special ice cream put togethers. Passed on the mochi the first time around, but glad I got to try it at Hot Pot Heaven. Was going to give this a 3 star for just the ice cream scoop ( so original),. but the MOCHI is def the STAR RATING here. I tried the coffee one and lychee mochi ball. The skin was so thin that wrapped around the ice cream ball. DROOLS! MOCHI BALLS ALL THE WAY! I recommend any one who visits to come here and ordered MOCHI BALLS ONLY!

    (5)

  • Justin O.

    The first time I heard about Mochi Ice Cream was in Sydney, which I ended up trying there. Immediately I thought it was delicious, although my friends told me that Hawaii had the best Mochi Ice Cream. After recently visiting Honolulu, must admit that the Mochi Ice Cream at Bubbies is the best ice cream treat I have ever tasted in my life! I don't even know which one is my favourite because all of the flavours are delicious. If you visit Honolulu you MUST stop at Bubbies at least once.

    (5)

  • Jay R.

    09.04.13 with 4 others came here because the mochi ice cream was recommended. we looked on-line to see what flavors to get, thinking they would have it there.. but they told use those flavors are only if you ship for them FAIL. they only had about 10 to chose from in the store. =( we ordered a variety dozen to share, and the order i provided i did not get. the mix up was i ordered 2 of the mint chocolate and two espresso and ended up getting 4 espressos they were okay, nothing special

    (3)

  • Grace L.

    bubbies' icecream mochi is what love tastes like~ my favorites are the choc. peanut butter (=frozen reeses), choc. mint, lychee, sakura (cherry blossom) and green tea. mmMMMM. i wish they would import one to california. wellllllll GET ON IT ENTREPRENEURS!! thanks in advance :)

    (5)

  • Zhe L.

    Multiple orgasm and Chocolate peanut butter mochi ice cream are bomb!

    (4)

  • Caroline T.

    Why is everyone standing in line out the door, down the street for ice cream? BOOOOYA, this place is delicious homemade ice cream. I ate the macadamian ice cream in a waffle cone, great now I'm hooked and there is none in houston,texas. Best mochi balls and their other desserts can be shared.

    (5)

  • Jonas C.

    Mochi ice cream, I'd had the mass produced kind, but why hasn't someone done this earlier somewhere else? Why must Hawaii horde all such wonderful food? Oh yeah, the ice cream cakes are good too.

    (4)

  • Ryan T.

    Chocolate-covered homemade mochi? Good lord, I nearly bust a gut tonight. There was a long line outside, and now I know why. I'll be on a treadmill everyone day for the next week paying for tonight's culinary sins (chocolate mint, chocolate espresso, and chocolate peanut butter mochi.)

    (5)

  • Kimo S.

    MOCHI ICE CREAM. Am I done with my review now? Seriously, does anyone make it better than Bubbies? A dozen for $10... we walked out with two dozen as any sane person would do visiting Bubbies. This place is an institution in Honolulu, if you're reading this after over 400 reviews you must really love ice cream!

    (5)

  • marissa t.

    Yummy goodness. Everything I've had so far has been awesome. So order anything and you'll be fine :) Fun fact: 'stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts'

    (5)

  • Sophia T.

    So when I come here with a friend that lives locally, he asks "Which 3 are you getting?". My answer: "I usually just have one at a time." So we get 3, with me choosing guava and him getting strawberry dark chocolate and pumpkin. We share the 3, after which I promptly ask, "So I'm getting the next round. What would you like?" ^_^ Next 3 are lychee, passion fruit, and strawberry dark chocolate (again). When we bite into the strawberry dark chocolate, we find that it's just plain strawberry. We get that as a freebie, and a strawberry dark. all of them are goooooooood. :) My fav is probably the passion fruit and strawberry dark chocolate. Pumpkin was so-so. Guava n' lychee are as expected, but definitely tasty. Must come again when I visit Honolulu.

    (5)

  • Caroline L.

    A great family spot for some homemade ice cream! I didnt grow up with homemade ice cream or even mochi ice cream (or that I could remember). I'm so glad My husband introduce our kids and I to this spot. They are always excited when pulling up to Bubbies! But I know I'm always much more excited then them. Mochi ice cream is the best! Love stocking up on it! Literally every week, I have to have my fix! Lychee, coffee, and mint is to die for! Well, in my case! So glad we started a little family thing of having Bubbies WEEKLY! Hehehehe..

    (5)

  • Claudia M.

    For $1 per mochi and they have deals too, this place is amazing! Their ice cream and their cakes and their service is awesome!!! Just don't forget to bring cash here bc it's cash only.

    (4)

  • Suzanne P.

    Awesome Mochi Ice Cream!! A wide variety of flavors to choose from, and seasonal items as well. A nice trick: You can buy in bulk (ex. 12 mochi is discounted to $11, but you can buy multiples of that) They give it to you in a plastic carton which you can then put directly into your freezer. That way you can have bubbies at home and avoid the parking/lines. It just depends on how fast you and your family eat them up! Great for parties too =)

    (5)

  • Brandon C.

    Home to some of the most original cold dessert concoctions in Hawaii. Mochi ice cream put them on the map, but they've got a lot more than that (you'll get a kick out of the names). And there's always lines out the door. You'll be spending a little more than you would at other places that have ice cream, but it's worth the indulgence.

    (4)

  • Steve N.

    Mochis were on point!

    (5)

  • Tammi H.

    Really tasty mochi covered ice cream treats. Mochi is a rice flour doughy treat & Bubbie's makes it very thin then wraps it around balls of ice cream. The two together are not only pretty little packages but taste great as well. I have to hold myself back to just order three because my mind says "Eat Six!" They're that good. Haven't tried the regular ice cream but a friend said it was good. Cash only! (local checks w/2 pic IDs)

    (4)

  • Lina O.

    i didnt realize how good bubbies mochi ice cream was until we tried it. it was so good. so much more than i had expected. every flavor tasted like you were actually eating the real thing. we tried the guava, strawberry dark chocolate chip, lychee and pumpkin mochi ice cream. the mochi soft and the ice cream creamy. if we had a freezer in our hotel room, i would have wanted to take a bunch for later ;) i remember going in the evening time and it was pretty crowded. theres a bunch of tables along the window and towards the back but fills up quick. the workers are very patient, especially since there are a million different flavors to choose from. there is also regular ice cream and i believe sundaes, but forget all that and just get their mochi ice cream! you wont regret it! cash only!

    (5)

  • Ryan B.

    This place had some good treats! The place was packing and had good vibes. Would recommend all/any of the desserts!

    (4)

  • Debbie C.

    I went to Bubbies 3 times in 24 hours. I just had to try all the mochi flavors!!!! Chocolate Egg Nog, Lychee, Strawberry Chocolate Chip, Gingerbread, Guava, Passion, the list goes on and on... I LOVE BUBBIES! One of my favorite places in Honolulu for sure!

    (5)

  • Kim C.

    I have nothing to add that is constructive and hasn't been said. Except this: BUBBIES SHIPS! YOU CAN ACTUALLY HAVE BUBBIES HOMEMADE MOCHI ICE CREAM DELIVERED TO YOU IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN HAWAII!! This is revolutionary, I say.

    (5)

  • Connie C.

    i am so glad I found this place!! It's a hidden shop in some random plaza! The mochi icecream is what you must order here. They are so delicious!!! $1 for one, so it's way worth it to order their 3 or 6 special. I tried their strawberry, lychee, passion, and guava...and I have to say they were all good and refreshing. I personally liked it better when it had the mochi sit out in room temperature for a bit before I bit into it. It lets you enjoy the soft mochi on the outside a bit more. Delicious dessert.

    (5)

  • Jennifer C.

    I love their Mochi Ice Cream! Best on the island! I brought home a plastic cups worth and the next day it was gone, my family loved it. I recommend everything, lol. ***WARNING: DO NOT PARK YOUR CAR AT BURGER KING, It will get towed!

    (5)

  • Ashiyan R.

    A nice treat if you feel like Mochi ice cream. Decently priced and nice, convenient location to UH.

    (4)

  • Dani D.

    So I ALWAYS get the strawberry cheesecake ice cream as a single scoop on a cake cone. But on a recent visit, I branched out and tried 1. the pumpkin mochi ice cream and 2. an oreo shake. Both were quite tasty but the strawberry cheesecake is still my all-time favorite ice cream flavor in the five cities I've lived in.

    (5)

  • Nicole F.

    My favorite ice cream place...ever! The first time I tried Mochi Ice Cream was while visiting Japan a few years ago. You can only imagine my delight when after moving to Hawaii a few months later, I discovered this wonderful hole in the wall known as Bubbies. Their Mochi Ice cream is down right amazing in taste and price! My favorites: green tea, azuki, and chocolate peanut butter. I've tried almost all of them on the list, but I always come back to those three. I'm sorry but I'll have to disagree with another reviewer; their mochi is soft, chewy and is every bit of what delicious mochi should be. One bite into it and it's easy to understand the craze behind Bubbies. If you're looking for something a little different that your standard scoop and waffle cone, try the multiple orgasm (who wouldn't). As the name implies, this little piece of heaven will cause some outright taste bud ecstasy coupled with audible moans of pleasure. The pie is three layers of ice cream: kona coffe, oreo, and chocolate sitting atop a crumbly oreo crust, and topped with a decadent fudge glaze, and it is oh Oh OH SOOO delicious! The only negative thing I have to say is that they do not accept credit cards. Not too bad though considering you can get your ice cream fix for less that $10.

    (5)

  • Tony L.

    With sweet memories still fresh on my mind, Bubbies was the last place on my list I wanted to hit before returning home. And it was alright. I came with my family (five of us altogether) and we split a dozen flavors of mochi ice cream between us. I have to say, I was a touch disappointed by the texture of the mochi. I've mad mochi ice cream before where the mochi is soft and pillowy, almost like biting into a marshmallow. But the mochi here was a little tough. Maybe it needed a little time to defrost. Some of my favorites were the mint chip (chocolate mochi, mint ice cream), the passionfruit (surprisingly tart), and the sakura (pink mochi with vanilla ice cream). We tried a bunch others, including a couple chocolate-dipped mochi at a buck fifty a pop. Personally, if I had a choice between three plain mochi and two chocolate-dipped mochi, I'd prefer the former over the latter. Ten bucks nets you 12 mochi, a great deal if you're taking some home, feel like sharing, or simply want to pig out.

    (4)

  • Paige K.

    dear bubbies, I love you. from your sense of humor to your delicious ice cream pies, to all of your flavorful mochi balls, and to your delicious ice cream... you have found a deep place in my heart. thank you for that *multiple orgasm* you gave me the other night, it wasn't my *first night* I had that, but it sure was delicious. you will forever be *prisoner to my mind* because I think of you all the time. ;) thanks for being so super. yours forever. xoxo

    (5)

  • Jeremy S.

    Quality: 5/6 Service: 2/5 Value: 3/4 Total: 10/15 = 3/5 Bubbies has great mochi ice cream. The variety of flavors and quality make it a must-try! Unfortunately, the service leaves a lot to be desired. Both workers were very negative and never smiled. We ordered 4 dozen mochi to bring to a bachelor / bachelorette party in Kailua, and they were very resistant to give us any ice to pack them for the road. They gave us a very small amount of ice, and luckily it wasn't too hot outside. We stuck them in the freezer immediately upon arrival, and they were good a few hours later.

    (3)

  • Michael W.

    I don't really enjoy mochi ice cream. Its good and I've never been known to pass it up, but I don't get excited the way my girls do. I've had it at the Mikawaya store in downtown Los Angeles and its just OK. Trader Joe's sells the Mikawaya brand. I shop at TJ's almost once a week and I never buy it. Don't get me wrong, if my wife brings it home, I'll eat it, I just don't feel moved to buy it, even when I'm walking by it in the store. Bubbies is a whole other experience. I went out of my way to go back for a 2nd time. Yes, its that good. Its one of those MUST TRY places...

    (5)

  • Susie P.

    OH! HO! HO! This is downright my favorite place for mochi ice cream in the UNITED STATES. I like the mochi ice cream here because it is super frozen. One of my favorite flavors is sakura, which i believe is unique for bubbies. Ive been here twice for my 4 day stay here in Hawaii. I also love how they name their other desserts. Its quite amusing.

    (5)

  • Kapo T.

    Bubbies... oh how i miss you! i missed you so much that i went to my local Whole Foods tonight to grab 2 boxes from their freezer section! they only had mango flavor. we grabbed one of each flavor and brought it back to the hotel room. everyone is here for their mochi but i m sure their ice cream is good too if you're not a mochi fan. they have special flavors every day also so watch out for those! Bubbies is definitely a must when you visit HI!

    (5)

  • Brad Y.

    One of my favorite places to go! And definitely somewhere that's unique to Hawaii. The pies/cakes have such creative (and suggestive) names.. I love it! I'd have the multiple orgasm a bunch of times and would have to say it's my favorite. The mochi ice cream is amazing and there are always seasonally special flavors to try too! Usually buying in bulk (mix and match flavors!) is cheaper, so try to split the cost with some friends if going for a group outing. Oh, btw, for you coffee lovers - try the neo natal (I think that's what it's called). It's a shop of espresso poured over a scoop of vanilla icream. Preeeeeeetty dope!

    (5)

  • Jenn R.

    VERY DELICIOUS DESSERTS!!! I went to Hawaii about a month and half ago...& what I miss the most about the islands is Bubbies! I wish we had a Bubbies in the mainland! I had the Guava, Passionfruit, and Lychee mochis!!! I have never seen those flavors anywhere and I knew I had to try it. It was soooooo good. Each flavor was unique and made perfectly. I'd say the passionfruit mochi was the best out of the three I tried. I also had the Multiple Orgasm Ice Cream Cake!! OHHHHH YEAHHH!! it was Da-bomb! lol It had three layers of different ice cream flavors: coffee, oreo, and chocolate. BEST THING I EVER HAD IN LIFE! You must go there!!! There is nothing bad about Bubbies!!! Aloha!

    (5)

  • Iris R.

    This place is glorious! I'm very plain and usually only eat plain vanilla, but I tried the strawberry cheesecake ice cream and I had to veer from the norm. I'm usually a bit apprehensive about trying ice cream at different places because often then not, the ice cream isn't good quality, but I'll definitely be trying the different flavors from Bubbies!

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    Within walking distance from where I had dinner, the allure of good homemade ice cream couldn't be ignored. No matter how hard I resisted, I still found myself standing in line contemplating my options. Some items that caught my eye were: Lychee sorbet, strawberry cheesecake ice cream, coconut delight ice cream, assorted flavors of mochi ice cream (i.e. guava, green tea, strawberry), peanut butter shake. Mmm, they all sound so good. I ended up ordering a waffle cone with two scoops of the strawberry cheesecake ice cream. I was not disappointed at all. The ice cream was really creamy and tasted exactly like strawberry cheesecake. I walked away satisfied and with a possible cavity.

    (5)

  • Gopher I.

    Ever had a multiple orgasm? If not, get yours here! Bet you never had it any better! The layers of coffee, chocolate, and cookies & cream ice cream, covered with ooooey gooooey fudge all atop an oreo cookie crust just can't be beat! If the multiple orgasm is a little too much for you, the mochi ice cream is fantastic! The fact that some flavors change (depending on the season) makes it even better! Green Tea and Honeydew are my faves, with Blueberry and Strawberry coming in third and fourth. YUM!!! I haven't tried all the flavors, but I am sure you're bound to find at least one that you'll like. And, part of Bubbies' charm is the fact that you know you're gonna have to wait super long if you're going there on Friday and Saturday nights. That's just how it is, if you don't like it, get there earlier! They're doing something right, because we all keep going back! Go enjoy!!

    (5)

  • Kanoe K.

    My first time at Bubbies ... don't hyperventilate while you're gasping. So went here for dessert after dinner and my oh my what a menu. The names were hilarious and entertaining (Eat My Balls, Multiple Orgasm, Knock Me Up on the Blower ... you get the drift). I want to meet the person that came up with these names!! I went for the mochi balls this time ... Chocolate Peanut Butter mochi balls to be exact! Such the perfect end for a meal. I got 6 so that I could take some home and enjoy them later!! My friend got the Oreo/Cookies & Cream ice cream ... my absolute FAVE and it was HEAVEN. If they would only put that in a mochi ball ... I'd have to marry it!! FINAL VERDICT: I'm definitely a fan ... gotta love a new dessert place!!

    (5)

  • Kelsey T.

    I LOVE MOCHI ICE CREAM. This is the number one reason to come to Bubbies (although their ice cream w/o the mochi is quite good too). I'm a big fan of the fact that they offer mochi ice cream in so many flavors that you can't find anywhere else. Love that they're open late, even on a week night. Great place to chill with friends, although there are two things I don't like about it. First, the parking lot is tiny and the spaces are a little tight. Second, it's a little hard to find. The address is on University Ave, but it's not actually ON University Ave. If I hadn't been told that this was near Puck's Alley (which is on the other side of University), I don't know that I would have found it!

    (5)

  • Robin W.

    As long as there isn't a line of 20 people out the door, I think Bubbies has great desserts. I'm really a fan of the ice cream pie slices. Others have sworn by the mochi ice cream so I recently tried that. The chocolate mint and the guava mochi ice cream were my favorites. I guess I'm a more traditional ice cream fan. By the end of the mochi ice cream bites, the ice cream has melted, and you are left with a gloppy dough in your mouth. To each his own, but they do have desserts to please everyone's palate.

    (4)

  • Michael S.

    Mochi ice cream. Whether you know what that means or not, this place is a must stop on your Oahu trip, just like Diamond Head and Hanauma Bay. They have at least a dozen flavors of mochi ice cream to try, and they're all delicious and better than what you'll find in stores.

    (5)

  • Jacky K C.

    tip: don't come here for the ice cream, that's fool's good; just come in and order the mochi, they come in all kinds of flavors such as guava, passion fruit, etc.; tried the chocolate peanut butter, pistachio, and raspberry. pistachio is so good, the mochi is green on the outside and in, just very unique, can't get that in the stores or in alot of places for that matter. this is a one of a kind place, if you want something cheap and unique, come here.

    (5)

  • Dan L.

    Great Mochi ice cream as always, but for some reason the service really sucks on Sundays. Come for the MOCHI. Don't expect great service.

    (4)

  • Ryan L.

    On our last day in Oahu, we stopped by Bubbies, this was ice cream heaven for me. I ordered the Macadamia Nut ice cream, I ordered a single scoop on a sugar cone, bad idea... I wanted more!. I should've ordered a double scoop on a waffle cone, I didn't want to let this ice cream end so fast. Next time, I'll try the mochi, which I know they're famous for, but this will be a spot I'd surely visit again. Mahalo!

    (5)

  • Rob T.

    OMG! I LOOOOOOOOVE ICE CREAM!! ... and Bubbies is the perfect place to feed the craving. There's nothing like homemade ice cream. Even my lactose intolerant couldn't keep me away from this ice cream parlor ... YUM-FREAKING-YUM!! Good customer service, bad customer service, I didn't care. All I wanted was my mixed pint of mint and dark chocolate... DEEE-FREAKING-LICIOUS!! On a different note, they have other popular specialties like mochi ice cream - to which it received much notoriety - ice cream cakes and ice cream shakes... incidentally, who makes ice cream shakes these days. These guys at Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts really know how to get to people's stomach. To add to it, the shop is never a dull moment. There's a lot of interesting people hanging out there and they close very late, which makes it a pretty cool reason to eat ice cream after a late dinner, UH football games, volleyball games, movies, etc. No brain freezes here. You've got to check them out, but remember to bring cash because they don't take credit cards. Happy eating!

    (5)

  • Boe T.

    It's always good to have the mochi ice cream from bubbies... They need more employees, especially during holidays or weekends... Much better if they accept credit card...

    (4)

  • Debbie M.

    Bubbies...I heart you! Everything about you is just fine and delicious. My trip to Hawaii would never be the same without you... Yes ladies and gentlemen, Bubbies has me hooked...and hooked real good. I can't tell you how much I love their mochi ice cream. It's the best I've ever had. My favorite of all is azuki (red beans), green tea and strawberry. My tip for enjoying the mochi is to let it sit out for a few minutes to thaw. When the mochi starts to get soft all around, then you may start to devour the little thing. I personally don't like the mochi when it's just out of the freezer. It tastes too hard. I also had the multiple organism ice cream cake. It's comprised of cookies and cream, coffee, and chocolate. YUMMY. It's a bit heavy tasting but very delicious. Overall, Bubbies is just a spot you can't miss in Hawaii...whether your a local or tourist.

    (5)

  • lani h.

    so we finally made it to the main store on our last trip and it was fantastic. So many flavors of mochi ice cream to choose from and we loved almost all flavor. Our favorites are the vanilla, green tea, lychee and passion fruit. Too bad there's no Bubbies on the mainland. Whole Food does carry Bubbies and we go there to satisfy our craving, but they only have limited flavors...maybe 3 or 4 at most.

    (5)

  • Michelle F.

    I heart BUBBIES!! It was a lil' hard to find, but once I found the place...I fell in love. They have a variety of mochis, pies & ice cream. It was the best mochi I've had (then again, I've only had those ones they sell at the grocery store). This location is right by University of Hawaii...so there were a lot of students. When I got there..there was only a line of about 3 people, but by the time that I left - the line was out the door! Thanks Yelp for helping me find Bubbies! I'll be back when I visit the islands again!

    (4)

  • Tram L.

    This ice cream place is legit! Homemade ice cream, with flavors like Grand Marnier, green tea, and more. We went in with a friend who raved about this place, and being skeptic at first, since it sounded like another regular ice cream shop, we were true believers! We got 6 mochi ice creams, and they were delicious! Chocolate egg nog, adzuki bean, Okinawan sweet potato, vanilla, lychee, and chocolate fudge. Cut each in half so all of us could sample. The mochi was light and chewy, and thinly covered the creamy, homemade ice cream inside. Definitely unlike frozen store-bought mochi ice cream which are larger and the mochi isn't as chewy. Also, Bubbbie's is not too sticky-sweet which I loved. You can taste the ingredients, rather than just sugar. Will definitely come here again, next time for the ice cream. The atmosphere is really cute too; has that type of "Cheers" charm with the wood paneling and chalkboard menu. The line was a little long, but that meant it was going to be good!

    (5)

  • Nickey H.

    Cash only but dam it's good

    (5)

  • Mabel L.

    I would give this place no stars because of the service if I could. The blond girl who helped us kept ignoring us and helping other people (who were behind us). She did not even apologize or acknowledge us at all when she finally gave us the 2 shakes we ordered. This was 6 customers after. When we finally got the shakes they were watery, tasted like there was more milk in it than ice cream and had barely any peanut butter. For the amount of time we had to wait, I expected them to do a better job but apparently, that was too much to ask for.

    (1)

  • Linda C.

    yum... If you like mochi or ice cream, ya gots to try their mochi ice cream. It's like the mochi ice cream you can get at Trader Joe's, but better. The ice cream is top notch creaminess, and the skin is thin with good texture. And how can you not like cute ice cream named Bubbies? :) Flavors include the usual (vanilla, chocolate, green tea), interesting mixes (chocolate espresso, chocolate peanut butter), seasonal (pumpkin, okinawan sweet potatoe), tropical (lychee, guava, passion fruit), etc. The hard part... is deciding *which one* you'll have!

    (4)

  • Anna D.

    I love you bubbies, in fact , I even bought a shirt (actually 3) that say "shouldn't you be licking something?". How fabulous is their sense of humor? When I was in highschool I used to always get their naughty named desserts: come here little girl, knock me up on the blower; multiple orgasm... Etc. Now I just get their cones and my hubby gets the mochi ice cream. We always take guests here to sample a little of hawaiis treats!

    (5)

  • Jesse C.

    Heck ya! Mochi ice cream, deliciously and hilariously named pies. For first timers, its a great place to go for desserts then read all the pie names.

    (4)

  • Yen P.

    I LUST Bubbies. After reading so much great reviews I went the first time back in Sept and again tonight. I've tried a few of the mochi's and it was soo ONO, I could die of sweet joy. I love the names of the ice cream cakes, hilarious and oh so dirty. The tastes...sinful like sex. And like sex, you can never have enough Multiple Orgasms... ;)

    (5)

  • Jess A.

    LOVE bubbies! I am thinking of introducing bubbies to the whole world once i have enough money to do so. especially california, specifically los angeles, hong kong, singapore, these are the places that i will probably visit/live in the most. so i must have bubbies in all these locations. favorites: chocolate vanilla, green tea, dark chocolate strawberry, lychee, almond roca, mint oreo cookie, almond roca, passionfruit, guava, everything really... and ok, i hated mochi stuff before i came here. hated. like not even on my pinkberry or yogurtland. like eww. but this? the mochi is so thin, ur brain doesn't even say, oh it's mochi the thing u dont like. my brain is just telling me, oh it's good stuff, keep eating! gotta try it! university ave is cheaper by 10 cents compared to the one across hanauma bay, per mochi. ok. so good. i wanna go buy some at whole foods now. peace

    (5)

  • Stacey Y.

    Bubbies is a definite must if you're in Hawaii. This one is located near the university and is also a great place for late night. There is quite a bit of space for sit down, but beware, it does get super crowded. The taste and quality is awesome and I have never been disappointed. I love the cookies and cream flavor as well as the mocha chip. And love love the mochi ice-cream~ the mochi is smooth and light, and the ice cream has a great natural flavor. They come in an assortment of flavors, but we usually get the green tea and strawberry. One thing though- cash only or local checks only.

    (5)

  • Stephanie B.

    Hawaii's best kept secret from tourists! Mochi Mochi! Lilikoi (Passion Fruit you fools ;)) mango and guava are my favorites. The Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake slice is pretty big- I share a slice of ice cream cake and get mochi as well. You will not regret ANY trip here! The line is a little long, but it is worth it- and by the time you get your ice cream, there is a clear seat for you! There is also one in Hawaii Kai, but it is more family friendly with the names, who wants that?! It is not very convenient that they only take cash- that's my negative about this place.

    (5)

  • Sara S.

    Yay-found a place that sells mochi icecream! Hubby and I tried the red velvet and strawberry dark chocolate chip--both amazing. They are only 1 buck each, which is great if you only get 1 or 2! It's a fun way to get an ice cream fix, without feeling super full and guilty afterwords. Can't wait to go back and try all the flavors!!

    (5)

  • Danielle Y.

    It may be a crime how long I went walking/driving past this place without stopping in, but if I have been punished I must say it hurts soooo good. For a measly dollar you can get a tiny yummy sweet mochi ice cream treat in a variety of flavors. For $10 you can get twelve, which you might want to split with friends. Or not. Not a mochi lover? No problem! (well, there might be a problem...are you insane?!) For around $5 you can get individual innuendo-named treats, though there seemed to be group experiences (ha) for up to $14. The line isn't the fastest moving, especially if someone is ordering a shake, but as long as you stare expectantly at the menu, you'll be sure to have plenty of time to change your mind 3 times, then end up ordering all of it. Good sales tactic really.

    (5)

  • Dana O.

    Love! I've never tried a mochi ice cream flavor I didn't like. My favorite is dark chocolate strawberry. And if u love reese's u gotta try their chocolate covered peanut butter. Every now and then you'll come and there's a long line. But the line tends to move rather quickly. And the ice cream is worth it! CASH ONLY.

    (5)

  • Ellen Mae V.

    Holy Cow! Seriously... wonderful, precious, sweet and ultimately satisfying COW juice! Haha... Time and again I've heard about this place, in particular their mochi. So when my boyfriend shared that "we should get milkshakes" I maximized the opportunity to visit a place that specialized in sweet and frozen treats. The moment we read the menu our intentions to simply order milkshakes were immediately thwarted. Everything from the line forming out the door, the satisfied looking customers soliciting at tables, the display of frozen pies and other treats and the quirky specialty names gave us the impression: "this place is going to be good!" Luckily for us... it was. I ordered the "Maybe the bag broke" which is a large slice of cheesecake flavored ice cream with blueberry swirled into the mix and topped with blueberry compote. DELICIOUS!!!! It was a perfect way to satisfy the cheesecake craving I've had and refrain from that overly full feeling I usually get when I eat actual cheesecake. My boyfriend had the "Functioning Prostate:" one of their ice cream pies composed of an oreo crust, raspberry sorbet base, chocolate ice cream and a top layer of fudge. He thoroughly enjoyed it. Didn't get to try the mochi... just wasn't feeling it tonight. But next time I will be sure to order a few. Overall, there was a bit of a crowd but the wait wasn't unbearable. Decently priced, fun neighborhood surrounded by a number of good eats and the perfect place to find that filling for your sweet tooth. Side comment: funny how this place is a family friendly affair but with alluring names such as "multiple orgasm" and "maybe the bag broke" one can only hope that the youth who frequent this place won't learn to attribute sex with sugar. =/

    (5)

  • Julie M.

    Aahh Bubbies, the quintessential dessert shop for anyone and everyone on the island of Oahu. Maui can keep their Krispy Kremes, I'll gladly take Bubbies' mochi ice cream any day. But in all its glory and gold, it too has its glitches that every customer should know. If you intend on going for an after-meal delight on ANY night of the week, be assured you will have to wait in a line that, most of the time, extends beyond the door. The line is accredited to Bubbies' weird way of servicing customers; one employee for every order. This significantly affects their speed but makes up for the quality you eventually receive. Plus the line is mostly due to the fact that the store is small and the counter is only a couple of steps from the door. Mix in the majority of people merely requesting mochi ice cream (as I hope you will be to) that can simply be plucked and placed in a container and really, you've probably waited longer at a local Walmart and left with more items you probably didn't need. Bubbies, however, is always a joy and never a disappointment. The proof is in the line! While you are in the line, I suggest taking a look around Bubbies because there is always something new and interesting you will discover. From their silly and possibly R-rated names for their various desserts to the array of framed art and articles that praise the beloved local business, there is always something to feast your sights on. But do remember you are in a line and try to make your mind up by the time you get to the employees because Bubbies' choices go far and unique. Banana splits, mocha shakes, triple ice cream-layered cake, toppings, hot fudge, and all the mochi ice cream flavors you could dream of make up this almost Willy Wonka-like dessert shop. To say any mochi ice cream flavor is my favorite would be an insult to others, but I will defend Sakura's honor. It's a delicate flavor that you mostly smell than taste. And even if you tried every flavor, Bubbies always has a list of seasonal flavors like pumpkin or eggnog to keep your taste buds salivating. I do have a small request of all of you who wish to experience the magic that is Bubbies. There is a sign on the door that clearly asks that the door remained closed even though the line continues out of the establishment. Yes, it may be scary that a glass door may separate you and those delectable treats for more than what may seem like a lifetime. But I promise you that you will be awarded greatly for your efforts. Otherwise, an employee will have to step away from the counter (and presumably, the line), navigate their way around the bustling crowd, close the door themselves after they point out the sign, and then go all the way back and resume the order of the person they were just helping, all precious moments wasted that will ultimately increase your and your peers' wait time. I love you Bubbies, always and forever. If only I was the only one who did...

    (5)

  • Kai H.

    nom nom nom this stuf is ono!!!! amazing.... i miss this place.

    (5)

  • Ana R.

    delicioso! i love the strawberry and chocolate one :)

    (5)

  • Anton E.

    saw them on tv, and had to try tho it took a while to look for (this location is behind a shoping center, so when my phone said its right next t o us, it means behind a building) anyway, small, cozy joint that gets packed all the time we came at 830, and there was a line out the door in a waffle cone, i got the macadamia nut and banana ddccc(double dark choco choco chip) both flavors were smooth, creamy, rich, and delicious we also got three pieces of mochi, which weve never tried before. we got passion, guava, and vanilla flavors. the mochi was an interesting texture, not as rubbery as some would say, but the rice coating and ice cream center mix was deffinately a good change and taste to ice cream it is not an overrated ice cream joint, but homemade/mom n pop joints are always the best to visit im giving 4 stars instead of 5 b/c of 2 reasons: 1- the menu; there are about 50+ items, but none of them have descriptions so we had no idea what goes in/on them. we would have asked but did not want to waste time for us or others since the line was sooo loing! and there is no real website, so the only menu online isnt accurate with what is in store 2- the employees; there were two, a younger girl, and gentleman, they were kidna slow, and one would just disappear at times in te back leaving the other in the front thats what really takes so long but it was worht the wait after a long hot day

    (4)

  • Jamie M.

    CASH ONLY Guava and Green tea Mochi were okay. MY FAVORITES thus FAR: Mochi Chocolate Peanut Butter and Peanut Butter Shake, YUM! Can't wait to go back and try the ice cream and the triple orgasm cake.

    (5)

  • Eric A.

    Back when I was dating a little missy from Hokkaido, Japan, she told me a story about how one one of her friends insisted the place was pronounced "Boobies". The friend was so set on this, she got up from their table & asked the cashier if she was saying the store name right. MAN did they get a table n' foot stomping hoot & hollar from that one! Hokkaido-chan liked the green tea ice cream here. As for me, I never found it to be a Filipino favorite, granted she had Pinoy "in her" at the time. As for "her" boobies? That's none of yoe gawd dang binnness!!! 4 stars Bubbies Ice Cream on University Avenue

    (4)

  • Kyle M.

    And now we all know why Bubbies' mochi ice cream is one of Oprah's favorite things. Some of my favorites are the sakura, mint chocolate, azuki, and pumpkin. The place has plenty of standard ice cream flavors, but they always have two or three new ones in the rotation. I'm a stickler for the Oreo, though. Can't go wrong there. (Shield the wee ones' eyes from the cake names. They're not all that tasty, either.)

    (5)

  • Brian A.

    Bubbies is a unique little ice cream shop. They have very "interesting" names for their ice creams and desserts. Their mochi ice cream is popular as well as the myriad of homemade ice cream creations. I'm just a green tea ice cream kind of guy. Love it. Bubbies is a must try for anyone who enjoys ice cream. The parking lot is ridiculous and hopefully you can find a spot. There can be lines and as a result it could be crowded inside. They also have a location out in Hawaii Kai, but this location is the one that carries so much character.

    (4)

  • Favi R.

    OVER RATED! I would prefer to purchase the mochi from the freezer section!

    (1)

  • danny Y.

    my favorite's are the coffe,green tea,and of course the Mochi ice cream. the MCully store is so busy but absolutely worth the wait. Mr.Robbins and his team make the best Mochi hands down. They sell them at the Coffee Bean and Tea locations and I sometimes get my fix there.

    (5)

  • Wing Man C.

    D E L I C I O U S! No matter what flavor mochi I selected, I was not disappointed. Love it that this place is one of the few places that stays open late, but I have to deduct one star for the long lines. Still wondering why it took so long to get the line moving along since they usually have 2-3 workers and most people just ordered the premade mochi from the freezer...

    (4)

  • Kristin O.

    I don't remember if I went to this Bubbies or another one. This place reminds me of the times when ice cream was a specialty and BR31 wasn't such a big name, so coming into a mom and pop store was all the more special. This place had a great ice cream selection as well as ice cream pies, ice cream cookie sandwiches, and cakes -- by the slice! Awesome! This place is great because it's in a plaza that has Kona's Brewery, Starbucks, Coffee Bean & Leaf and other dessert shops. It was a nice stop to drive by from Hanauma Bay back to Waikiki. I ordered the green tea and coconut on a sugar cone, and I suggest getting those two flavors together.

    (5)

  • Noee I.

    This place is suuppeerr goood! except for the parking and cash only thing. other than that i love eating here. :D

    (4)

  • Tracey B.

    Best place EVER to get mochi ice cream. These guys make their own ice cream and mochi. You can get fantastic combinations like mint chocolate chip ice cream with chocolate mochi. I love strawberry - and they used to have a pumpkin one too that was deeeee-licious! I love going here just to rehash the names of their desserts. Everything from multiple orgasm to eat my balls to come here little girl. It's fun just to order.

    (5)

  • Brianna F.

    This place has amazing ice cream. and mochi ice cream. I got the ddccc (dark dark chocolate chocolate chip.. I think) which was FABULOUS. and I got coffee and peanut butter mochi ice cream. Delicious! This place is so much better than a commercial place like coldstone's. They have ice cream pie although I didn't try it... it looked really awesome and sounded delicious. The only bad thing about my experience were the two girls in their early 20s at the counter. They were talking and giggling and gossiping loudly and I thought it was really unprofessional and not fitting of the family style atmosphere this place promotes. I was so annoyed with them I wanted to leave.

    (4)

  • Courtnie Y.

    If this review was based only on the ice cream then I'd give it four stars, however, the service really knocks my rating down. It's extremely horrible and I've been there more than once so I'll mention a bit from each of my experience. Ice Cream: I love the mochi ice cream. It's better to purchase bulk instead of individual. It comes out cheaper that way. Lychee is my favorite flavor and salted caramel is my boyfriend's favorite. Depending where you live it's best to just get take out and toss it in the freezer once you get home. They don't stay frozen too long which is a huge downfall when enjoying it there. Menu: There's a ton of different things to choose from, but I find that their menu is a little hard to read. Place: It's really cute and clean. Extremely small though. First time there: The girl behind the counter greeted me and took my order. She was rather nice and patient with me. I also seem to fall short with the flavors I'm ordering. Second time: This experience is not about me, but what I saw. Before entering the store I noticed two old ladies approaching the door slowly so I held the door open for them. They took a seat closest to the door and counter while I stood in line waiting to put down my order. The younger lady of the two came by and cut in front of me. I had no problem and was not in a rush so it didn't bother me. She asked me questions like what I come in here for, what's good, and some personal questions such as where I'm going to school and what I'm studying. She ordered two pies and a coffee. The worker who took her order practically tossed the pies on the counter in front of her, placed her cup of coffee on the counter with the cover and straw on the counter. The counter did look extremely clean, but still it should not have been placed on the counter. He also didn't bother to help her to her table, which was only a few steps away from the counter. With the amount that she ordered she would have to take a few trips. I helped her to her table. Third and fourth time: I went at night with a friend and it was extremely busy. So busy that the line was going out the door. I will say that the wait wasn't that long considering how long it was. The workers did work fast and efficiently. As my friend reached the front of the line one of the female workers asked if she can help the next customer in line and completely overlooked us when we were right in front of her. The customer behind us was nice enough to acknowledge that we were in front. However, it was as though we weren't considered customers to her. She didn't apologize or say "how can I help you", instead stared at us with a bored look waiting for our order. My friend and I ordered the 12 piece mochi ice cream because it was cheaper and we wanted it on separate plates. The girl completely ignored that and just tossed the ice cream on two plates and left us to separate our orders. She didn't say thank you or anything. My friend and I felt as though we were just wasting her time. Before leaving I went back in to get orders for my family and my boyfriend's. This time a guy helped me out. He was a lot more professional and kind than that other girl. I reached the front of the counter once again and instead of overlooking me he asked if I have been helped. I replied no and he said what can I get for you. He listened to my order and kept the different ice cream separate for my family and my boyfriend's. Overall, they may have really good products and a very huge range of ice cream; however, I can't see myself going there unless they improve on their service. It's a lot farther, but I think I may want to drive to the one in koko marina instead.

    (1)

  • Lisa F.

    Y-U-M-M-Y mochi ice cream!! I suggest letting them thaw a little before stuffing them down your face.

    (3)

  • Jonathan Y.

    I always buy their mochi ice cream that they sell in the market. I never really go down to the shop itself since the parking is usually full. We went tonight and as usual there was a line, but it moves fast. The mochi ice cream is worth the wait! We had the vanilla, green tea, strawberry, chocolate peanut butter and lychee. All were great! I have to say that my favorite is still the vanilla. The green tea was good too. I usually don't go for green tea, but this one made me change that!

    (5)

  • Betsey L.

    o m g. i spent 1 week in Oahu, first time there. i went to bubbies on 5 separate occasions for the mochi ice cream!!! SO DELICIOUS and so many flavors!!! favorites included: Azuki Bean (red bean) Chocolate espresso Chocolate Peanut butter Sweet potato (taro, which is seasonal) Chocolate Mint Green tea I've had my share of good and bad mochi ice cream and these are awesome. the key is the consistency of the outer mochi shell. love love love love it i heard they sell bubbies at whole foods on the mainland, must check it out

    (5)

  • Natalie T.

    Once you get past the witty dessert names ( "Bite Me", "Maybe the Bag Broke", "Big Navel") and their overwhelming selection of specialty desserts, beverages and ice cream flavors, buckle down and try any of their mochi ice cream or homemade ice cream flavors. Our group enjoyed the refreshing watermelon and green tea ice cream flavors as well as a slice of their "Functioning Prostate" :) Hanging out at Bubbies is definitely a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon!

    (4)

  • Solo B.

    Fucking line is long!!!!! This shit bettah be good Jenter......smh

    (5)

  • Christine L.

    I love Bubbies I ce Cream. Its right up there with my love for Steak and Hollandaise sauce.My dad used to take me here all the time when we were rnning errands and stop for soem sweet treats that his wife wouldn't let him have at home. He always gopt the rocky road ice cream which was sooo good. Big chunks of nuts and marshmallows. I always got somethin chocolately too. Unlss I was in a green tea mood. They make ther green tea ice ceam not too sweet. Its yumy with the azuki beans if they have them. I haven't had their mochi ice cream there, but I hear its awesome too.

    (4)

  • Sid S.

    I love Bubbies, but the biggest issue with this place is if it gets crowded you can be out of luck. The parking lot can fill up, and there is a decent amount of seating inside but sometimes right after a volleyball game gets out or something it's super packed They're open late and have good ice cream at good prices - what's not to like?

    (5)

  • Ess M.

    Tried my first mochi balls here - so glad I did. Wish I could have brought them back to Vancouver with me!

    (5)

  • Kent I.

    This is one place that all the locals know. I've heard that this place has the best mochi ice cream outside of Japan and it definitely seems like one of the institutions here. I am a BIG mochi ice cream fan, and I have gorged on it in Japan, California and here. Basically, as long as I have money (which isn't often), I always have some in my freezer. Alright here is what I like about this restaurant: 1. Its in a cool little place, it has a lot of character. 2. Its relatively cheap, $10 will get you a lot of mochi 3. The flavors of the ice cream are tasty. So why only 3 stars? Well here is what I didn't like: 1. The mochi isn't very good. If the mochi isn't good, it isn't good mochi ice cream. The "trick" is to get the soft mochi meshing with the cold melting ice cream. The multiple times (I keep going and hoping that I just got a bad batch) I have had Bubbies, when I let it thaw, the mochi stays dry and hard. It doesn't reach the stage of mochi nirvana, which is soft and chewy. Sad :( Should you go here? Yes. Its a great little place that serves decent mochi ice cream for relatively cheap. Decent mochi ice cream is better than a lot of desserts. Is this the best mochi ice cream on the island? Nope, there are better places, but that shouldn't deter you from trying Bubbies.

    (3)

  • Rise D.

    Best ice cream in Hawaii. I love the mochi ice cream! My favorite flavor is sakura. I've also tried the chocolate vanilla, strawberry dark chocolate, chocolate peanut butter, and the chocolate espresso. All are very yummy. Parking sucks and the line can get long, but the mochi ice cream is worth the wait. $5 for 6 mochi ice creams is reasonably priced! Clippings of the national publicity that Bubbie's has attracted is the main decor of the ice cream parlor. Looking at the decor of the magazine and newspaper articles while you eat your mochi ice cream makes you feel fortunate that you are having a one-of-a-kind treat that only Hawaii offers.

    (5)

  • Carol N.

    Great tasting, fresh mochi ice cream. But I was bummed they ran out of macadamia nut when I was there.Cheaper by the dozen (less than $1 each), whereas other places on the strip sell for $1.50 each.

    (4)

  • A C.

    SEASONAL PUMPKIN MOCHI ICE CREAM = AWESOME i just had a assortment of different mochi ice cream flavors, and the pumpkin one stood out as my favorite. it was so good. the other were good too. apparently, though, the apple pie is super super delicious. they were out of them the day i went. sad. but hooray bubbies!

    (4)

  • Roly G.

    SO DELICIOUS! I've gone here soo many times, never disappointed and will always go when I have the ice cream craving. Most of the time I get the Green Tea, Strawberry, and Raspberry mochi, but when they have specials like watermelon and root beer I go for that too. It's not as popular, but I also love the peanut butter milkshakes! Usually get banana ice cream. Depending on what they have available, it might be the banana royal or with nuts...doesn't matter, I LOVE IT! The line can get long with the amount of people there (and it's worth the wait), but the guys and gals are friendly and do an awesome job!

    (5)

  • Jeffrey M.

    I'm not a big dessert fan, but I have to say Bubbies is my favorite ice cream spot in the world. It's possible in my travels that I am forgetting somewhere else, but their rich, smooth ice cream is really fantastic and I cannot resist their mochi ice cream. They have a great variety of flavors, and I also appreciate their wide range of sizes so people can get something to enjoy regardless of their appetite. As I mentioned their regular ice cream is quite good (their green tea stands out in my mind) but it's the mochi ice cream that really does it for me. They are smaller than the Mikawaya brand (I reference them because they are available in many grocery stores) and can be easily eaten in a bite or two. The mochi is very thin, but still very flavorful. My favorites are the lychee and the lilikoi (which is a bit on the sour side for some). I've also tried many other flavors- going off the top of my head, strawberry and green tea are also great, while guava and sakura were a little weak flavor wise to me. Also nice is that they will have seasonal flavors, such as candy cane in the winter. Overall, Bubbies is a definite must try if you are an ice cream fan (and really, who isn't). I've been to the University and Koko Marina locations and both are great- Koko Marina is probably a little easier for parking if you are out that way. Just do what I do- pick up a dozen to go, stick them in your home freezer and munch them all week (if they last that long).

    (5)

  • JD L.

    Luckily everytime when I go in, the line is never crazy. My favorite ice cream flavors would have to be banana royale, cookies and cream, and rocky road. I personally am not a fan of Mochi ice cream, but my besties love them, especially the Sakura flavor!

    (5)

  • Jen H.

    first the details: if you're not from around, the university location might be hard to find. it's actually located off coyne. fun ice cream parlor which is cash only. you can park in the lot or on the street. all the ice cream cakes have dirty names so you may be giggling to yourself when you find yourself saying aloud, "i'd like the multiple orgasm". (which btw is espresso, chocolate, and cookies 'n cream layered over an oreo-cookie crust with fudge on top). mochi ice cream: i liked the lychee and the passionfruit. the lychee flavor is ice cream and not sorbet so it has more of a creamy flavor. the passionfruit was tart and zingy. i was a bit disappointed by the guava; i thought the guava flavor was overwhelmed by the cream base. and green tea was solid.

    (4)

  • Byeong Y.

    Best ice cream ever! My daughter loves the Banana Delight. My wife liked the coffee mochi.

    (5)

  • Nate R.

    Man. The first time I had Bubbies in the states, they weirded me out a little bit. What's this strange chewy outer layer? I later figured it out. That strange chewy outer layer is pure deliciousness that takes ice cream to a whole new level. The ice cream itself is delicious, the store is fast and easy considering how many people go, and the sexual innuendos all around give something funny to observe while you wait. My favorites: Strawberry Chocolate-Vanilla Raspberry Chocolate-Peanut Butter Can't beat it for a tasty dessert.

    (5)

  • kaiaka H.

    Simply the best homemade ice cream you can have!! I am not a big fan of mochi ice cream but their green tea and macadamia nut ice cream in waffle cone is the best.. All my foreign and mainland guests loved Bubbies too!!!

    (5)

  • Amanda Z.

    I think 99% of the time I go to Bubbies I eat mochi ice cream. The other 1% I have the triple chocolate something or other. But seriously, the mochi ice cream rocks my socks. I really like chocolate peanut butter, mint chocolate, passion fruit, sakura. Plus it's usually pretty easy to find parking in the lot which is a plus.

    (4)

  • Connie M.

    WAY better than the packaged mochi from those asian markets! One night we decided to find this place. Some how yelp and google maps did not sync correctly on my iphone and led me to a residential area. Anyway finally found the place across from The Varsity bar. It's so soft!. Perfect size. I wonder how they can wrap these balls of ice cream and barely have any overlap mochi. Such pro's i tell you. We tried to save them on the bus trip back. we failed. eat them all there!!

    (5)

  • Keoni U.

    The mochi ice cream here is the BOMB! The peanut butter is ok but the guava and strawberry are my favorite. The mochi is soft and fresh like the one you buy at Nisshodo. The macadamia nut ice cream is also good.

    (5)

  • Tiffany W.

    You don't need me to write another review telling you how great it is. This place has an average of 4.5 stars and over 700 reviews. You need me to tell you to go go GO! What are you waiting for?! The more you buy the less it is per piece. Go stock up. I kept seeing different establishments offering up limited selections of Bubbies, and for more than I was willing to pay, so while I was in the area I took advantage and walked in for a sit down. 3 pieces, less than $3. Lychee. Honeydew. Watermelon [or as they wrote it H20melon]. Yuuuuuuum. Took me back to my childhood; my brother and I in Hong Kong buying all sorts of mochi covered ice cream from convenience stores. These portions are smaller than what I was use to but I think I kind of like that. It lets me enjoy a wider variety of flavors in one sitting!

    (5)

  • Scott S.

    Normally I'm a generous kind of guy, willing to share food, clothes, etc. My evil twin comes out when you ask me to share my Bubbies root beer or chocolate jack (chocolate ice cream made with Jack Daniels) ice cream. "No, it's all mine!!!" is my response. I'm not sure where this response comes from, perhaps it's the creamy, full mouth feeling I get when I slowly, always slowly, eat the ice cream. It could also be that these flavors aren't on the menu very often so I'd hoard my stash. Practically every flavor is good. I don't live in Hawaii anymore, but when I visit, a must visit is Bubbies. It's more like a must visit daily when visiting so I can try another flavor or revisit another favorite.

    (5)

  • Elbert K.

    I'm not a dessert person, but Bubbies made me a believer. They bring your traditional ice cream flavors and really make them pop. They also bring other flavors like Jack Daniels Chocolate (please have a DD and drive safe), hostess cakes ice cream, and many many more. They are constantly putting in new flavors and they are great to sample. I think the most famous thing here is mochi, but I'll admit that I've never tried it. Everyone I bring here does get it and is pretty much obsessed with it. Interesting factoid: not sure of this is 100%, but the owner of bubby's use to be a nutritionist at Kokua Kalihi Valley (a clinic in kalihi), but now he makes this awesome ice cream. kudos.

    (5)

  • Christopher S.

    A long wait as usual, but who wouldn't wait for a functional prostate...worth it!

    (5)

  • Kimberly L.

    There are several things about Bubbies that I just really love... While others complain about its location (the one on university), I like that its tucked away. I also like how its kind-of rustic feeling inside with the chalkboard menu and quaintly decorated interior. :) It makes me feel like its the little whole in the wall mom-n-pop ice cream place. Aside from the store itself, i LOVE BUBBIES ICE CREAM. My favorite mochi ice cream flavors are: Chocolate/espresso - pure yumminess Strawberry - simple and yummy Raspberry - an interesting taste but still good Strawberry/dark chocolate- the chocolate taste is so deep and rich & with the dark chocolate chips inside...YUM. Still havent tried all of them yet but im looking forward to it. Their pies are super yum too! I tried the "Buffys Aural Massage" which is Irish Cream flavored ice cream layered on Vanilla ice cream, with a layer of raspberry puree in the middle & a chocolate cookie crust. I cant even explain, its sooo good. :) Their regular ice creams are super good too. I love the coconut delight and pistachio flavored ones. :) I know im definitely a loyal bubbies customer. Note: they are also great because the offer fundraising opportunities too! Yay.. Bubbies for a cause!

    (5)

  • Marisa O.

    Mmmmm... Bubbies! Best ice cream on the island, hands down. They have all the not so typical flavors: Banana Royal (strawberry banana), Green Tea, Passion Fruit, pumpkin pie, etc. And a few typical ones as well: Chocolate, coffee, cookies and cream, etc. (Their cookies and cream is the BEST I've ever had, and I'm not much of a cookies and cream kind of girl.) They also serve fancy mochi ice cream, ice cream pies and coffee drinks. It's a small shop, so seating can be limited, and it's always busy, so it can get noisy. Parking can also be difficult, but it's more than worth all the hassle, trust me.

    (5)

  • Tara C.

    I made it back on my last day before my flight! I got another delicious Guava Mochi Ice Cream and I had to try one of the current specials- WASABI Mochi Ice Cream?!? Oooh... It was good! There was definitely a wasabi flavor to the mochi, although I wanted a little more of a kick. So I was able glad to make a return visit before I left and I will be craving some Bubbies for my next visit- mahalo!

    (5)

  • Elaine C.

    Mmm...so yummy. I've heard that this place gets busy. Friends came here and said the wait was an hour long. Luckily we got our mochies in 15 minutes. But after having the mochies I understand why people wait for it - it is so worth the calories. The skin is very thin so it doesn't feel heavy like the ones you buy in the freezer section of a Chinese supermarket. We only tried the lychee, passion fruit, and green tea - all were very good. Will definitely be back to try other flavors the next time I'm back in Honolulu.

    (4)

  • Nicola V.

    Bubbies, I knew you would be good after reading your yelp reviews, but I didn't think you'd be that good! Came here after a friend recommended their mochi. Their mochi was pretty darn good and they had a good, big selection. Soft, full of flavor and colorfully cute. My favorites were the peanut butter, espresso and raspberry. I think they have 12 flavors in total. it would be smart to share a dozen with friends so you can try all of them. But be warned though, you will be super full after eating a couple of mochis. I wish we came back here before our vacation was over to try the other stuff on their menu. Especially their kind of disturbing cake with titles such as "Come Here Little Girl"...........

    (5)

  • Elsie S.

    Do try Bubbie's Oreo Cookie ice cream anything! It's not just a cookies and cream kinda thing. It's oreo cookie mashed into the ice cream and savory pieces of oreos within. Mint Oreo Cookie Mochi... the bomb! Oreo cookie ice cream wrapped in the goodness of mint mochi. Wow. It's comes out every so often, so if it's on the menu, get it.

    (5)

  • Olivia M.

    Love their mochi!!! They are always busy and the staff usually seems pretty grumpy. Kind of hate that they only have some flavors at certain times. Loved the mint oreo and li hing mango mochi. I swear the salted caramel ice cream was the best I ever tasted, but it was a special so I will never get to savor it again :(. Bring cash because they do not accept cards.

    (4)

  • Gabriel M.

    If you love mochi ice cream, it's a life requirement you come here at least once. I know I'll be back many times from now. The ice cream is some of the best I've tasted including the simple flavors like vanilla. I had about five different flavors my first time there and I was craving more as soon as I finished. Out of the lychee, guava, red bean, mango, and sakura(cherry blossom), I HAVE to pick sakura. It caught my eye right away because it seemed interesting to make an ice cream out of a flower, but they pull it off masterfully. The taste is too incredible to describe, it's just something great that needs to be had.

    (5)

  • Marti L.

    Hmm...I think I got the wrong impression of Bubbies from Yelp. I walked in expecting something...I don't know...different. For some reason, I thought Bubbies was similar to Marco Polo or Polly Ann in San Francisco. Maybe the mochi part threw me off a bit. So I was clearly disappointed to find the usual (vanilla, chocolate...) ice cream choices on the menu. The desserts on the display looked awesome though! And I was truly intrigued by the sundae names. But having just finished a buffet dinner, we settled on sharing 6 pieces of mochi ice cream. They were as good as I had expected, delicious! My favorites were lychee, guava and sakura. I can't give 5 stars because I felt somewhat misled and wasn't able to try much. But now that I know what Bubbies has to offer, I will be back for a true Bubbies experience.

    (4)

  • Derek K.

    You can't go wrong at Bubbies. Open late, soooooo many choices (especially with items like 'multiple orgasm', 'up all night'....hilarious!), the price is right, and the anything you get is very very tasty. The problem I always have before I even step into Bubbies is figuring out what I want to order. When I see the menu on the wall and the line goes down one person at a time, I get overwhelmed...really. Last night, I ordered the Ice cream float w/ strawberry cheesecake ice cream and pepsi. It was the right choice. I don't see how you could go wrong with anything here. They have ice cream cones and cups, sundaes, mochi ice cream, ice cream cakes and more.

    (5)

  • Bren P.

    I was in Oahu for a week and this was at the top of my list of GO TO spots while I was there. The place was easy to find, just used my trusty iPhone to find my way to Bubbies. I was tempted to get a scoop of ice cream, but I remained focused on getting my fix of mochi ice cream! I decided on three mouth watering flavors, mint chocolate, lychee and green tea. I was not disappointed! I would have tried all of the flavors but my body couldn't eat anymore (we just ate at Puka dog before we got to Bubbies). Highly recommend going to Bubbies if you're in the Waikiki area.

    (5)

  • Tyra K.

    Its always just so busy... But totally worth the wait... All of their mochi's are just great, and when I say I'll eat one I end up eating too much :) The flavors taste exactly how they should you can just tell which one is witch.. I just wanna go back for more and more.. I had all the possible mochi flavors and haven't gotten to the cakes they have, but I might next time around... Also great that they are open late, very convenient!

    (5)

  • Kimberly L.

    They got rid of the all the scandalously named ice cream pies! What gives? I go every year/every few months and this past weekend, I noticed that their screaming orgasms and menage a trois and other assorted bedroom niceties have been deleted or replaced??? I do like their ice cream, though. The dark dark chocolate chocolate chip is very nice. But usually I get a yummy bedroom-related ice cream pie of some sort.

    (4)

  • Sara H.

    as ice cream is my latest obsession, bubbies is DEF a must. the ice cream is delish and it's a fun place to sit around and gossip/unwind after a long day. bonus points bc it's open late! i usually go for a single dip oreo in a sugar cone (two thumbs up) but i know the mochi ice cream is also awesome (though kinda expensive) and comes in a multitude of flavors! also, the pies are to. die. for. and have fun/interesting names. my personal favorite... multiple orgasm. choc, coffee and oreo ice cream on oreo crust. mmmm. the only negative about it... cash only! blerg.

    (5)

  • Janice L.

    You get to pick three different mochis for $2.95. I had the lychee, passion fruit and green tea. The homemade ice cream was delicious. Exterior mochi was good too. Got there early, so there was no line.

    (5)

  • Tina C.

    I had a scoop of ice cream and tried a mochi ice cream ball, nothing special.

    (2)

  • Phil P.

    Bubbies ice cream IS THE BOMB! You can't go wrong with ANY flavor of mochi ice cream! The flavors are so rich! My favorite flavor is the chocolate orange... it doesn't come around too often, but when I see it... it mochi or ice cream form... I TEAR IT UP! 3 THUMBS UP FOR BUBBIES!

    (5)

  • Natalie W.

    Got lost on the way here, parked in BK lot to stay and eat in shop, and the inside looked like a run down Denny's- but it was all worth it for Bubbie's Mochi. You can order a Mochi, 3 Mochi, 6 Mochi, and Mochi +. There is a wall of choices and then specials of the day. My brother and I selected 6 to split- Green Tea, Strawberry, Papaya, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Coffee. They were all delicate, flavorful, and were better as they warmed up. The favorites were Papaya, Chocolate Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Coffee. We alternated eating halves of the Mochi, and it was hard not to eat all of it sometimes. Stop here when you are on the island! Fyi's~ * Bubbie's is located in a building on University- but Bubbie's is in the back making it hard to see from the street * Bubbie's walls are lined with articles about the founder, the mochi, and acclaim for the product * Bubbie's menu also offers delicious looking ice cream and creative milkshakes

    (5)

  • Tammy C.

    This place is the BEST ice cream EVERRR!!!! The best flavors that are right on... DDCCC is the best and I think chocolate cinnamon is the best "seasonal" flavor they have... The Mochi is unbelievably good... Bubbies beats out all the other local ice cream makers by 500,000 miles. I know that doesn't make sense, but Bubbies ice cream makes me delirious.

    (5)

  • Em C.

    I know everyone loves a novelty, homemade authentic cute bakery, but here's what happened: We ordered ice cream. The girl scooped the up our ice cream- 2 waffle cones with 2 scoops each and one waffle cone with one scoop. Maybe the girl was a terrible scooper, or more likely the ice cream wasn't cold enough, but I kid you not as soon as we walked out of the store the ice cream was melting ALL over the place. You have no idea how awkward it is trying to eat ice cream that is melting all over your hand and trying to salvage what you can while trying to cross the street at the same time. We both walked out of there and exclaimed- what the hell? Instead of enjoying the ice cream we were standing next to my car, trying to consume it as fast as humanely possible. There were drips of red velvet ice cream all over the parking lot near my feet. Her feet, also had drips of ice cream- double chocolate. Luckily, I got a bowl to put the ice cream in for my friend- the one scoop one waffle- and by the time we crossed the street the ice cream was melty soup. It was not 85 degrees outside. It was not ice cream melting temperature. I paid 5.35 for two scoops of ice cream- which is kinda expensive imo and got served a mess of melted ice cream. I am giving it one star just by how embarrising it was trying to eat that ice cream on a cone while crossing the street like a dignified human being, and not a four year old who doesn't know what a napkin is. So, this is based on the ice cream experience. My friend was surprised when she checked her phone and say 400 reviews and 4 stars, but it was totally not work the 5.00 I paid for melted ice cream. The flavors were the same as baskin robbins, with maybe one or two potentially unique flavors. Also heads up- it's not on university ave, it's behind the bookstore which is pretty confusing. So my review is one star for quality of food- not frozen ice cream. Save your five bucks, or if you insist on ice cream, take a few handfuls of napkins. You will need it.

    (1)

  • Murray B.

    This parlor is named after the founder's grandmother and, wherever she may be, she must be proud. OK, it's possible some of the racy ice cream names could have made her pause. But Bubbies is simply an outstanding place for frozen treats. Ice cream cones are of course available. The mochi ice creams (ice cream wrapped in sweetened rice flour) are truly deserving of all the raves. If you are feeling more decadent, you can also choose from a variety of sundaes and ice cream cakes. Please note that the college student behind the counter didn't even blink during my most recent visit when I ordered the "knock me up on the blower" (mint and oreo cookie ice creams drizzled with a layer of fudge sauce and all on an oreo crust). Not all the items on the menu are like that though. Just a few that could inspire a raised eyebrow or two!

    (5)

  • James H.

    You can't go wrong with Bubbies when you're craving Ice Cream on Oahu! I wouldn't really recommend this place at night on the weekend because it gets packed! Like long lines out the door, no parking, etc... I don't blame them though, they're that good! My favorite flavor has to be the Ultimate Vanilla. Almost everyone I know, loves the Green Tea and Coffee flavors. They're also known for their Mochi ice cream... Probably the best Mochi Ice cream ever!

    (5)

  • Benjamin N.

    It was my first time to the island and my girlfriend took me here. I must say, the best mochi ice cream I've ever had. We got to Bubbies around 1pm on a Monday in August and it wasn't as busy as I expected it to be. We ordered twelve, and had green tea, azuki bean, lychee, passion, guava, chocolate espresso, honeydew, butter pecan, cantaloupe, strawberry, chocolate vanilla, and chocolate mint. My favorite would be honeydew, lychee, and chocolate espresso.

    (5)

  • Lexi S.

    Like this place needs any more raving reviews! Went for a friend's birthday to try to the mochi for the first time. Lets just say the oreo mint and I got along swimmingly. It was delicious and worth a stop if you haven't been (if not to say you have, if nothing else)!

    (5)

  • Kimberly F.

    i didn't get the ice cream, so this review is based solely on the ice cream mochi. i'm going to write this review fast or else i may just torture myself by thinking about how good the mochi was. - chocolate espresso. coffee flavor was delicious, one of my favs - salted caramel, meh this one was okay, i expected better - white chocolate raspberry. it was good, and as my BIL describes it, girly. - lychee. the flavor was great, and it was nice and creamy - chocolate mint. mint ice cream and then you get that hit of the chocolate mochi. yum! we had so many other flavors i can't even remember. probably can't go too wrong with any of their choice they have. i will be returning for sure.

    (4)

  • K S.

    I am a surfer. I need a good reason to go Hawaii as a family vacation in order to persuade my wife. Here is one. It's sooooo good. Bubbies, do not send your Mochi Ice to the main land. Do not.

    (5)

  • Valerie C.

    Late night and lines. That's how you know this place is good! (Plus, it's ice cream. Need I say more?)

    (4)

  • Kelly T.

    Unlike everyone else in Hawaii I'm not amazed with the fact that you can serve yourself at this new found thing called a yogurt shop and (gasp) put your own toppings on. Seriously, when I want ice cream I'm lazzzzy. Bubbies will do it all for you. I wish I could say with a smile but no, you can't have everything! And that's why you shouldn't tip those bitches. I've heard the many complaints from friends that the workers are rude but hey would you be happy if I was telling you that I want 10 different flavors of mochi ice cream and to put them all in separate baggies?! I don't think so. Must try: Mocha Chip Ice Cream (with whip cream and a gummy bear on top!) Mint Chocolate and Lychee Mochi Ice Cream And any and all of their ice cream pies- it's a singles dream! The Hawaii Kai location is nice but just doesn't have the same ambience. AKA the workers are smiling. But they both boast concoctions with crazy names that will make even non-asians blush. p.s. the parking here is HELL at night so be prepared with a runner/little sister to hold your spot in line while you circle the block.

    (4)

  • Brian Y.

    Is Bubbies worth being my 200th review? You bet your ass it is! I mean let's face it, people love it so much that it's imported by Whole Foods Market on the mainland. I don't know how I hadn't heard of this place until Jennifer A told me, but I'm so glad she did. This will be a staple anytime I come to visit Honolulu! GO HERE NOW!

    (5)

  • TH N.

    I am so in love with the mochi ice cream here. You can buy some to bring home with you. Even when you kept them in the freezer for several weeks, the mochi portion is still chewy and doesn't get hardened as compared to commercial products bought from other grogery stores. They have so many different flavors here to choose from at well. It's a bit pricey for sessert, but I think it is worth it.

    (5)

  • Lianne S.

    MOCHI yum yum yum

    (4)

  • Michael A.

    I always enjoy Bubbies. I do wish sometimes their flavors would linger for awhile.... I find a favorite and it's gone. But there is always something delicious and exciting be new a favorite flavor. I love the pies, the scoops, the malts, and especially the mochi ice cream. Go as often as I can. The staff are always curteous and helpful; the environment is fun, the line is usually convivial, and well worth it, and even though parking can be tough, I've always found a spot within a short walk, if not in their lot. Taste is worth the price, which is no more (and usually less) than one would pay at the franchises that moved in from out of state.

    (5)

  • Ryan R.

    I miss the Ice Cream Mochi so much! We used to live on Beretania and was walking distance to Bubbie's. This would be our only late night stop before going home. My wife would get their home made ice cream and I would order a ton of Mochi Ball ice cream. Go early or go super late..no matter when you go the line will be out the door. Well worth the wait. Every time I got my bag of Mochi I would walk backl to our pad with a sense of achievement and anticipation. Trust me it's that good. I am considering having the Mochi shipped home to Utah so I can selfishly devour it...or be nice and introduce it to my family and friends.

    (5)

  • Ling K.

    Discovered this little gem based on a recommendation I overheard from a local. It's a little hard to find as its hidden behind/between some buildings, but well worth the time! I've tried mochi ice cream before, but these are the best I've had so far. I got the chocolate mint, lychee & strawberry to-go. It was hard not to eat them on the way home, they looked so delicious..and it was hot outside :) My favorite was the chocolate mint. Every single one had favors that were true to taste & didn't leave that chalky aftertaste that some mochis do. Next time I'm in town I'm going to pick up more than three so we can enjoy them for more than 1 day...if they last that long!

    (5)

  • Jane G.

    "Hey look, Eat My Balls." "What? Where's that?" "You see Bubbie's Pasties?" "Hmm, I don't see that either." "See Trashy Mocha at the top?" "Uhh, yeah." "Go down a few, Bubbies Pasties?" "Hmm... oh okay." "There, Eat My Balls." This place is not one where you can take a 3-year-old and read off the menu. Try the Multiple Orgasm, seriously dangerous. Oreo, Chocolate, and Coffee ice cream on a Oreo crumb crust, topped off with something that's a cross between chocolate ganache and chocolate fudge, finished with a few chocolate jimmies. They are known for their mochi ice cream, which come in a plethora of flavors (over 20!) that you CAN'T get in the grocery store. I could probably name all the ones that Mikawaya makes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Green Tea, Mango, Kona Coffee, Chocolate Chocolate, and a Red Bean [okay, I had to look up the Red Bean]). And you know what? The ones at Bubbies are BIGGER than the Mikawaya ones. For crying out loud, support the local economy. Bubbies also mixes and matches different flavors of mochi with different flavors ice cream. For example, the Chocolate Vanilla is chocolate mochi filled with vanilla ice cream. If you're a mochi fanatic, is there anything better than mochi ice cream? How about taking your favorite flavor, and dipping it in chocolate? They're a quarter or so more in cost, but completely worth the extra cents and calories. I have yet to sample their ice cream on its own, but if it was good enough in the pie (I call it pie, not cake, there's no freakin cake in it, so why call it cake?), it must be good enough. There was this double double dark chocolate chocolate flavor or something that was calling me, but unfortunately, I was too full from inhaling 4 mochi ice cream. I was tempted by a frozen coffee drink, and gave in. The girl took foreeeeeeeeeeever to make it, and it didn't even taste that great. So much for my $4+. They're open late, but there's usually a line. The employees the last time I went, were 3 girls probably in college. They don't speak nicely to each other (I heard stupid or dumbass or something like that), and they are within earshot of the customers. Not very professional. Bring paper, not plastic, and a getaway driver. Parking SUCKS.

    (5)

  • Lisa J.

    Having Bubbies located less than 5 minutes away (on foot) is probably hazardous to my health. The hubby and I just stopped in again tonight for some ice cream and mochi ice cream to take home. When it comes to ice cream, I'm pretty unadventurous. I stick with my favorite, mint chip. Bubbies' mint chip ice cream is creamy and rich, with chunks of chocolate instead of wimpy little flakes. Hubby likes his strawberry cheesecake ice cream (which I will steal from time to time, like tonight) and has recently been on a health kick and ordering a sorbet for his second scoop instead of more ice cream. The guava sorbet we had last week was really good! Nice and light with a subtle taste of guava. Hubby also likes to get 'Maybe The Bag Broke' from time to time. It's a BIG slice so do your waist a favor and share it with a friend or two. For our mochi ice creams, our favorite is the pineapple coconut. It's like a pina colada wrapped in chewy mochi! (Tip: Leave your mochi ice cream to soften a little before eating.)

    (5)

  • Amanda S.

    So I'm sitting here with a cup of tea and I think it's a good day to finally right some much needed reviews! I'm lucky enough to have a very good friend live in Honolulu so whenever I find good deals on flights I get my little butt on over to spend a good deal in the sun and enjoy the amazing hawaii weather I don't get here in San Francisco. We stumbled on this place by accident but OH MY FRIGGIN GOD this place was so great. Like everyone has said, the ice cream mochi is amazing. I haven't had such great mochi in my life, no lie. The price is definitely right for about a buck a pop- it was a nice change from the $9 tiny meals I had been eating while living on Kalakua for two weeks! This place is best and I can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Alan B.

    If you are on Oahu or near a Whole Foods Market please promise that you will try Bubbies AMAZING mochi ice cream. I had it for the first time last summer at their location near the university and was instantly in love. How can something so small be soooo amazingly delicious? To tell you how obsessed my whole family is with Bubbies mochi I had around 200 or more pieces of the stuff shipped overnight this past October for my sister-in-law's birthday party in Birmingham, AL. The next week only to find out I could've have gotten it from our local Whole Foods. But who cares it was totally worth it plus I was able to order a lot of flavors they don't sell here. Oh and their ice cream cakes are out of this world too. My family got me one for my birthday the last time we were on Oahu. Wow so good! The espresso mochi is most definitely the best, well at least for me.

    (5)

  • Ed K.

    braaa.. their ice cream is so good its like they studied all the pressure points and nerves in my tastebuds and blasted it with sweetness and flavor all at once. better than having servants using ostrich feathers and fingernails gently scratching your back! yikes XZ

    (5)

  • kesha t.

    I LOVE this place! favorite things mochi ice cream flavors: green tea sakura mint chocolate strawberry banana spilts ice cream flavor: chocolate jack daniels

    (5)

  • Elaine Y.

    I love Bubbies! They have the most unique flavors, all with the perfect creamy texture, and you pay the weight of exactly how much you want! I usually get two fetal scoops of different flavors, and eat it with a mini tester spoon because it helps me enjoy it at a proper pace. =) My favorites are lychee, green tea, mango, azuki bean, and coconut. My boyfriend told me about this alternative to the mochi ice cream that they used to have: a dollop of ice cream wrapped in cookie dough! It sounds amazing, but they took it off their menu, and sadly, I've never gotten a chance to try it. Woe is me. I've frequented the Bubbies in Hawaii Kai, as well as the one by Manoa. Both are equally delicious! P.S. I took a star off because my boyfriend's cousin used to work here and she's told me about how the owner is a perverted pedophile. I've encountered him several times at the location in Hawaii Kai, and he certainly has a way of looking at women that makes you REALLY uncomfortable. Bubbies is the place to get lots and lots of ice cream, but NOT a place to ask for a job.

    (4)

  • Desiree M.

    Basically heaven comes in a little plastic carton. There must be some kind of crack additive because I find myself craving Bubbies at least every other week. It is so much better than any mochi ice cream you can get a grocery store--even if it is Bubbies at the grocery store. Basically whenever Kyle and I go there we get six pieces and we each choose three flavors. One time we got twelve and we had to end up taking a bunch home and the ice cream doesn't go too well in the sun--obviously. My favorite has got to be the mint-oreo, which they haven't had all summer! I guess once their current special flavors run out they'll get new ones. But for now, mint chocolate and lychee have been holding me over pretty well and Kyle loves the fruity flavors like peach and raspberry. We sit by the wall and read the newspaper/magazine articles, just eating our ice cream. It's a nice escape from the sun.

    (5)

  • Angela Q.

    mochi YES, icecream - meh.

    (4)

  • Henry L.

    OMG!! I haven't had so many flavors of mochi ice cream before. The skin is just the right thickness and the texture gave just enough to keep things inside. My fav was the green tea. Great place to stop by after dinner or any time. Beware, parking can pose to be a problem.

    (5)

  • Ryan B.

    World class mochi and some miscellaneous other deserts with questionable names that must inspire snickers from every teenager that comes in. Odd, that. Definitely worth a visit if you're in Honolulu and like mochi (or want to try it at its best).

    (5)

  • S G.

    Frozen Mochi ice cream

    (4)

  • John K.

    Oh how I miss Bubbies. So many varieties of mochi ice cream. Passion fruit, lychee, sakura, and the list goes on... My goal of trying every flavor fell short because I was fixated on my favorites. Maybe the next time I'm in Hawaii I will achieve my goal. The place is right by UH and across the street from the college bars I suppose. There are tables and chairs for customers to sit at but no bathroom to use. There is a water cooler you can get free water from which is nice since eating ice cream for me makes my throat dry. Parking can be a pain sometimes since the lot is so small, but there is usually street parking available nearby. Highly recommended! I misssssss yoooooooou Bubbies!!!

    (5)

  • Stephanie F.

    A great find on my most recent trip to Oahu. I only had the mochi ice cream and it was definitely the best I've ever had. I tried lychee, raspberry, and chocolate espresso and all three were so yummy. The mochi is nice and thin and the ice cream doesn't melt too quickly. I'm so glad that Bubbies sells their mochi at stores in California because I am definitely going to go hunt some down. The shop itself is super cute and all the sundaes have such inventive names.

    (5)

  • Jen Y.

    Bubbies Ice Cream is the best! I love their shakes, ice cream and mochi ice cream. I love their variety of flavors and the names of their sundae creations! But everyone must love their ice cream too because the line can get ridiculous and you can wait forever before getting your order! Luckily it's worth the wait. Also Bubbies only accepts cash or local checks with TWO forms of ID! I don't ever carry TWO IDs! So make sure you bring cash!

    (4)

  • Bootie A.

    Mint Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake is good! Mango li hing mochi ice cream is good on the mango but very lightly dusted with li hing could have used a bit more. Not a fan of green tea but my friend loves that flavor. Mocha was also a good ol standard. Line was out the door from when I parked before dinner at 730 til we left there at 10p. But it goes by pretty fast which gives you time to figure out what flavor or dessert you want

    (4)

  • Tyler M.

    Best mochi I have ever had. I had one of each flavor but was disappointed by the chocolate vanilla (something like that) because it was just vanilla ice cream wrapped in chocolate mochi........other than that the long wait was worth it. Awesome.

    (5)

  • CharKee C.

    It's been 7 months since our last visit here but I wish we had a Bubbies out here! If your're in Oahu, a must late night stop.

    (5)

  • Cassidy Y.

    Green mochi wrapped around watermelon pink ice cream!!! delicious. My favorite at bubbies was the h2o-melon mochi. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. Prices are cheap ($1.00/mochi),but parking was a little hard to find. They have a backlot but spaces are limited. Great date location. Perfect way to end the night.

    (5)

  • Maryrose S.

    One of my favorite must-go places in Honolulu! I only go for the mochi. Great selection and decent pricing that allows for diverse sampling. I prefer the tropical flavors: Lilikoi and Mango; but the Green Tea is creamy. My new fave from my last trip is the salted caramel. Delish! The names of the other desserts are a crack-up. LOL! Definitely not PG-13.

    (5)

  • Jessica B.

    LOVE Bubbies! Everything is so delicious! Everytime my Japanese friends visit, I have to bring them here because if not, their vacation would not be complete. My brother who usually doesn't like sweets was obsessed with the mochi icecream and the array of flavors they had.

    (5)

  • Kevin C.

    It's no secret I LOVE ice cream. I'm a major ice cream-tard. So when my cousin took me and my other cousins and aunties and uncles to this place across the old varsity theater, I was kinda curious. I've had mochi ice cream back home, and if you're from Southern California and you haven't, you should be ashamed. so i thought it was just a few with maybe some more local flavors. But to my surprise, there was a board full of flavors just for the mochi ice cream. i usually stick to my favorites, a green tea, a lychee and two other ones to try. And each time i went, about probably once a week for when i was there for about two separate month long visits, it was amazing. The only gripe i have is the parking situation, since it is pretty popular with the townies, it may be packed and you might not be able to find a seat or can't even find a parking spot. But just for the mochi ice cream, i have my stamp of approval. Pros: -Mochi Ice Cream ftw! -Local flavors -Locally made -Old fashioned Ice Cream Parlors are always awesome -Many flavors Cons: -Can be really packed -Very few parking spaces *****

    (5)

  • Fanchon B.

    Mochi specials are the way to go. They change randomly but the flavors are always fun and worth a try. I mean it's less than $2 for a flavorful ball! Who doesn't love that?

    (5)

  • Rochelle P.

    Bubbies is probably one of my favorite places... on EARTH. I first tried Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream at Bowls in Chicago, and after my first bite, i KNEW i had to make the trip to Oahu just to taste it from the source. The Chocolate Espresso Mochi I SWEAR is a little piece of heaven. Chocolate flavored mochi outside, creamy espresso ice cream inside - both handmade at the factory on the island. A "mini-O" for any coffee ice cream lover! This year's Valentine's day, I got a box of Bubbies delivered overnight (packed in dry ice) and it tasted just as good as when I had it at the store! I think I'm gonna save money so I can have them shipped to CA more often...

    (5)

  • n p.

    Love Bubbies! They weigh the ice cream so you pay for exactly what you get which is definitely a plus. The menu is pretty extensive and the mochi ice cream is must have. Great place to treat yourself.

    (5)

  • Kimberly S.

    Went here for Thanksgiving week in 2009 with the whole family. The place was kinda inconvenient because it's located in the back and there's no sign of Bubbies in tha plaza. We ended up going around the city for a while. Well, the mochis are cute and they make me wanna make those myself with some of their creative flavors. We ordered many flavors but the one that stuck in my mind is the sakura mochi (if not mistaken) and it's like vanilla ice cream with cherry flavored skin. The flavor is ok, skin is a bit hard to chew. I prefer Mikawaya in LA for better tasting mochi, even though it has less variations than Bubbies do.

    (4)

  • L K.

    Mochi Ice Cream. Get a whole bucket full. Sakura - might seem strange, but it's very good! Chocolate Vanilla - vanilla ice cream with chocolate flavored mochi, yummy. Chocolate Espresso - for the mocha lovers. Lychee, Green Tea, Mango, Azuki, Guava, try them all. You're bound to find some you love.

    (4)

  • Matt D.

    Bubbies probably has the best ice cream I've ever tasted. I deviated from the usual ice cream once and got a shake.. not so great. Just stick to the ice cream. The nice thing is that the prices are based on weight, so if your ice cream scoop is a little small then you don't pay too much for it. I think their sign says something like "You pay for what you get." Only thing is I never know exactly how much money to bring..

    (5)

  • Daniel R.

    The University Ave location is so busy now it's not even funny. Monday night and there's a line outside the door, barely any seats inside, and annoying teenagers. Ugh, I'd make the extra drive to Hawaii Kai thanks.

    (3)

  • Katrice K.

    I absolutely love the multiple orgasm here as well as the mochi ice cream particularily the lilikoi and sakura. The parking can be troublesome as the lot is extremely small and shares space with several other restaurants. Usually the turnover is pretty quick but a few times I had to find parking on the street, but it is always worth it. The ice cream is also so delicious that its hard to pick just one thing when looking at the gigantic number of possible choices. You can keep coming back and trying something new without getting bored!

    (5)

  • Doris D.

    Mochi ice cream! Sakura flavor is really cherry flavor, it was just ok. The strawberry was my favorite. Green tea also a good choice. I can't wait to try their ice cream.

    (5)

  • Crystal N.

    Bubbies Mochi ice cream is the best late night treat you can get in town! You can't go wrong with any of the flavors, but surprisingly Lychee is my new favorite!

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    You know those 6 pack of mochi ice cream you find at supermarkets in the mainland? Where the most exotic flavor is green tea? They serve it here better and with at least 10 awesome flavors. Lychee, passion fruit, guava, pumpkin, sakura to name a few. Huge hang out shop for the college students at HPU. Crap, I sooo wish I could come here as often as I want. But they do serve an 8 pack at most Whole Foods with the most exotic flavors being blueberry. Meh... Get one of each and share with friends. A great spot to socialize and watch the crowd clamor in.

    (5)

  • Nat L.

    For and icecream shop their hours are GREAT. The names for the different icecream always puts a smile on my face, everytime we go there I read a new one and laugh. A large assortment of flavors, but hands down the Moci icecream is the winner.

    (5)

  • Teresa C.

    Very good, but packed since it's a popular place for the university students. Great ice cream and they are generous on the toppings.

    (4)

  • Shu C.

    I was about 30 lbs heavier before moving to Cali, and this place definitely did not help. Two words: Banana split, which I can only describe as terribly delicious. Lots of fond memories here as it was close to the University and a good spot to chill after a dinner date. If you are a normal person, then you probably can't finish a banana split all by yourself. But fear not, because there are numerous other goodies here. Mochi ice cream for one and various ice cream cakes. The green tea ice cream(GTIC) here is simply perfect. CTIC just havn't been the same since I left the islands. It's always either too sweet, has a powdery taste, too bland or some other defect. I've never found the perfect CTIC again. Thankfully I visit home twice a year. I haven't been disappointed here yet. Perfect ice cream and Hawaii weather. I miss home.

    (5)

  • Linds A.

    Delicious and creative. No vegan options here, however. Mochi is to die for.

    (4)

  • Jarred Y.

    A while back I remember driving my ex girlfriend home at 11:30 pm when she said "IM HUNGRY". Me, being the awesome guy I am, decided I should stop by somewhere so she could eat. I thought, "Where the hell is open at 11:30 at night?" And suddenly it hit me. McDonalds. This probably explains why she's my ex. So although I still think Big Macs are the perfect midnight snack (for guys and girls) I knew I had to be all sentimental and crap so I found out Bubbies is open past Midnight. I now take my current girlfriend there on two occasions: 1.) When she's mad at me 2.) When I want something from her The mochi ice cream is by far the best I've ever had, and this is coming from a guy that hates ice cream. The Ice Cream Pies are pretty good too, but don't try and eat them straight away, I broke my spoon trying to scoop a piece off last time. The only downside to this place is that the parking is pretty bad. It also doesn't help that for some reason every single person on this island that doesn't know how to drive likes to go to Bubbies. I swear to god I got into my car to leave once when the girl next to me was just leaving and I kid you not, she literally spent five minutes reversing back and forth trying to get out of the stall. It didn't help that her stupid ass friends were standing there laughing at her while ice cream slowly started to melt in my clenched fists of rage. Oh and occasionally there's a white cat in the back of the parking lot, but I hate him.

    (4)

  • Catherine L.

    I ate so much mochi ice cream when I first discovered Bubbies that I got grossed out for a while. But they are so good !! Bubbie's are the best mochi ice cream this side of the Pacific Ocean. They have their core flavors and some seasonal that can be amazing, and would deserve to be upgraded to permanent. Lychee and lilikoi are my favorite, but their combos (strawberry ice cream chocolate mochi) are worth the try too. Green tea has a delicate yet authentic flavor. BF is crazy about the peanut butter one. Go figure :) I never even bothered getting their other ice cream. I guess if you are looking for ice cream, might as well go to Dave's, but no one beats Bubbies.

    (5)

  • William K.

    It's just so nice to ask someone for "Multiple Orgasm" and have them give you exactly what you want. It makes me swoon just thinking about it.

    (5)

  • Jeff W.

    mochi ice cream $10 for a dozen with flavors of hawaii such as guava and green tea. very nice texture and wonderful taste. this one is located not far from University of Hawaii, but we saw a lot of families with kids too. a very nice treat after a long day of surfing or sight seeing. now also available back in California at Draegers and Andronico's. Nice!

    (5)

  • Noreen F.

    I make a special trip to Bubbies every time I am back home. I don't think there is anything on the menu that I don't like, but my favorite flavors are pistachio and macadamia nut. Bubbie's Homemade Ice Cream is creamy and filling! Broke da mout! I'm a big fan of mochi ice cream and can't wait to try it the next time I'm home again.

    (5)

  • Sandy N.

    Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip ice cream!!! Yummy! Very "creative" dessert names for the ice cream cakes/pies/desserts. I wish they opened up a Bubbies in Los Angeles.

    (4)

  • Jenn B.

    Coconut delight ice cream is amazing! It's coconut ice cream with almonds and fudge...are you kidding? Homemade desserts also AWESOME! We had the "more than a mouthful": icecream cake with chocolate and pb ice cream, Oreo cookie crust and fudge frosting. Next time I'll try the Mochi.

    (5)

  • Bryan A.

    We all want a good desert place and although Bubbies has been around awhile, there are plenty of other choices. This Sunday I stopped in to have ice cream with my girlfriend. There was a line out to the street. Usually this would be a good sign for a business. Until we realized that the line doesn't move. When we got inside it was apparent why. There were four girls working, only three seemed to be serving the customers. Problem was they acted oblivious to the customers and the line out the door. The girls were more interested in talking to one another about whatever. One of the girls birthday's this Saturday. Going ice skating and such. We watched several customers turn around and leave. The girls did not engage the customers nor did they seem interested in helping them. The fourth girl was sitting on the floor emptying a bag of containers under the counter. A job that should have taken about 5 seconds, took about 5 minutes. This amazed me because i was standing there the whole time waiting for someone to complete my order. But what really bothered me as a customer, was that as we were waiting to get in the door when we got there, a boy with a skateboard that we assumed worked there, excused himself to squeeze past people to get in. As he entered, he told the people at the door to keep it shut because the a/c is on. Then he preceded to go to the counter and talk story with the girls behind the counter. No wonder it takes so long for them to get orders filled when they are flirting around. But when we saw him get a waffle cone and then leave without paying we got very irritated. Why should this guy get special treatment over paying customers? With competition like Baskin Robbins, Cold Stone, and Yogurtland down the road getting the customers in and out the door efficiently, I will take my business elsewhere. Oh, and if you choose to go there anyway, don't order a shake. Only 75% of the cup was filled. Disappointing considering the shake was $6 and mediocre at best.

    (1)

  • Danyo C.

    Awesome Ice Cream with a "very creative" menu. I especially love their mochi ice cream, which they add flavors to seasonally. Although it's a little pricier than you'd expect, Bubbies provides a great assortment of ice cream & desserts with a "homestyle" feel.

    (4)

  • J A.

    Bubbies, oh bubbies. However can I profess my love for you? You have been abundant in your love for me. You are always so generous with your tasty, heart clogging, cellulite building yumminess that there is no way I can ever match that feat. I know I have already asked much of you, but I would be eternally grateful if you would continue to be there for me and my family for another 50 years.

    (5)

  • Harry R.

    Any Ice Cream Shop that has Marshmallow Cream and Hot fudge deserves at least 4 Stars! Good Selection, Mochi was good and the parking a little iffy. Every single food service employee asked about said that Bubbies is their Go To Place. I loved my Black and White Sundae. Thank god not too many tourists find this place but there can be quite a line.

    (4)

  • H T.

    Mm Mmm MMMM... Delicious homemade ice cream! My best friends and I came here the night we got in on the island and our helpful friends/tour guides brought us here. It definitely got our trip to Hawaii on a good start. The green tea ice cream was one of the best I've had. And their other dessert pasteries have very interesting names. I wish i had my camera out to take a few pictures of the names. haha. yumm.. I miss hawaii and their food already!

    (4)

  • Brandon B.

    Friggin Delicious! Say bubbies and my mouth salivates. I get the dozen mochi for 10$. Awesome! Best ice cream around. Love the sweet desert names.

    (5)

  • C. N.

    I really enjoyed bubbies. We had the mochi ice cream, the multiple orgasm cake, and their ice cream. All was yummy. You know its good when theres a line out the door. Not much space inside to sit. Just a couple small tables. Parking can be difficult. No restroom (go to bar next door)

    (5)

  • Joe K.

    For those mochi lovers and ice cream lovers alike, this is another "have-to-go-to-place" in Honolulu. There are so many different flavors of mochi balls infused with ice cream. Me, being a lover of mint chocolate chip ice cream, I ordered a single scoop of MCC ice cream with a MCC mochi ball. Oooohhh... I was in heaven. In addition to ice cream and mochi balls, they have cakes and pies and as a full-on ice cream store, they can make sundaes, milk shakes, and multi-scooped monsters to your heart's content. I kinda got lost trying to find this place with the navigation unit as you cannot see it on University Avenue but it is located in a side street with a small private parking lot. Wish we had one in San Francisco.

    (5)

  • Levy O.

    " It's ok, I'll go jogging later today".... That's me trying to comfort myself everytime I'm having Bubbies mochi ice cream. The problem is they are so insanely good and addictive that I can't stop eating them. 3 pieces is usually not enough....9 maybe...hehehhe. I usually buy 3 pieces to eat in the store and immediately trying to step away from this place, otherwise I'd be tempted to buy more. But this week, I bought 12 pieces to go and ate them all in 2 days....hihihi. I did tried to hold back!! My 3 top favourite flavors for their mochi ice creams are Lychee, Azuki beans and Sakura (which has a hint of cherry flavor). But I've tried their regular ice cream and they are as yummy as the mochis. Now I feel all better about my decision to move to Hawaii from California...I can eat Bubbies mochi ice cream EVERYDAY! (sugar rush) PS: Anyone can tell me how many calories are in 1 mochi? Thnx.

    (5)

  • Josh M.

    You all are PITIFUL!!!!! 5 stars from some of you??? REALLY? This place is awful. I've given this place numerous chances, and never again. The service is horrible, and the ice cream is BENEATH sub-par. It's freezer-burnt and disgusting. It should be entitled: "Hawaii's most overrated ice cream!" I'm not one for mass chains like Cold Stone Creamery, but even that nonsense tastes better than Bubbies. Also, as far as the store near university is considered, ditch the 80s decor. It's like stepping onto the set of "Sixteen Candles", but not as fun or nostalgic. Also, the name just sucks. I feel very uneasy every time I say it. Hence another reason not to return! Come out of the closet, all you fellow kama 'aina, and join my protest!!!!! I know there are many more of you out there.

    (1)

  • Emoh E.

    Like I said in a different review, I can't eat sweets. BUT...I will for certain places and Bubbies is one of them. Like many others before me I have enjoyed Bubbies Ice Cream since I was a kid. There was a chinese restaurant around the block in the same complex that we would go for dinner so dessert was ice cream. During my senior year of high school we would grab ice cream what seems like everyday. Oreo was always a favorite. I would reserve the yummy treat for once every couple of weeks but sometimes it would be hard to take a bit of "maybe da bag broke". I love their chalk board menu. Eat their balls, all of them. Order it with a group of friends and enjoy each ice cream they have that day. I remember back in the day I had a Zuma sorbet. If you're only down to try one or two flavors, try one of their staples (engraved on a hanging board vs. handwritten) and one of their seasonal. Better yet, try one of their ice cream cakes. Gosh I miss home.

    (5)

  • Ivan L.

    I love Bubbie's! Their mochi ice cream is the best! They have great flavors such as mango, lychee, and passionfruit. My favorite was a special: honeydew. Mochi ice cream are roughly $1 per piece. The more you buy the cheaper it gets. The staff is usually very friendly though sometimes it seems as if they have had a bad day... The interior is very nice with small tables. It usually isn't very crowded but when it is crowded its tough to find a seat as there are not too many.

    (5)

  • Kalai F.

    anything and everything is good here!!!! Been here tons of times, always hits the spot. I just wish it were closer to my house.

    (5)

  • Miki H.

    Best Oreo ice cream anywhere! Forget that cookies and cream junk, bubbies Oreo is where it's at! Dark dark chocolate chip and Tahitian vanilla are also must tries depending on your mood...I'm not a fan of mochi ice cream in general but the flavors they have here are downright awesome. I will eat lychee mochi ice cream any day!

    (5)

  • Christine W.

    "Can you pass me the maple syrup? I love maple syrup!" I LOVE THIS ICECREAM...I miss having it...can you open one up in the Bay Area, please? (Macadamia Nut Icecream Rocks!)

    (4)

  • Maiya M.

    Their mochi ice cream is yummy (looove their fancy flavors that they come up with!), their ice cream pies are yummy, their peanut butter chocolate shakes are yummy. My boyfriend and I usually end up with a dozen mochi ice cream! Bubbies can get really crowded on the weekends, especially after there's a UH event at the Stan Sheriff. Lines usually go out the door, but the staff usually work really fast so the line goes by pretty fast. This place is perfect for an after-dinner date!

    (5)

  • Cody S.

    I love mochi and i had like a dozen of them. The best for me was the guava and strawberry. Oh and the haupia dark chocolate chip was amazing. Didnt really like the green tea one. Bubbies always has a place in my heart.

    (5)

  • Jess M.

    If you're in the mood for a frozen treat- Bubbies will absolutely do the trick! LOVE LOVE the frozen Mochi, largest selection I've ever seen and the best flavor of them all (in my modest opinion) is the chocolate peanut butter which tastes like a frozen Reese's egg but FAR more delicious. The chocolate mint is a very close second- tasting very much like a giant frozen yummy thin mint (of the girl scout variety). Bubbies also has a sickeningly large selection of ice cream pies and other ice cream creations- or you can just opt for a plain old milkshake or a scoop dipped in chocolate. Whatever you can dream (ice cream wise) Bubbies will grant your wildest wishes!!

    (5)

  • LESTER T.

    Hm.... I didn't get any ice cream so I can't comment on that. I had the chocolate mint and chocolate peanut butter mochi ice cream. Both flavors tasted really good. I did however get their coffee as well; I got the cafe mocha. I didn't really like the coffee much, I think I could make better in all honesty.

    (3)

  • Diane L.

    I've only come to Bubbies once, which was during a winter getaway to the beautiful island of Oahu for a good friend's wedding in 2006. Since then, I have NOT stopped craving their mochi ice cream!! And oftentimes, I get so tempted to even purchase their desserts online ( bubbiesicecream.gourmetf… ), but the price tag for a 16-pack of mochi totally stops me in my tracks. It's FIFTY FIVE DOLLARS!! Crazy, but it does include shipping costs though... As much I love these delectable treats, I won't fork over that money, but I will continue pining for them until I get my butt back to Honolulu. I love the Strawberry Dark Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Green Tea, and Chocolate Mint flavors. *Drooooool*

    (5)

  • Sarah A.

    Strawberry mochi ice cream Chocolate chip mochi ice cream Both great. The mochi wrap is thinner than ones sold in Trader Joe's.

    (4)

  • Sara C.

    Bubbies is another one of those places we must take people to when they visit from the mainland. The mochi ice cream is awesome, and it's great that they have a wide variety of flavors to choose from. Some of my favorites are a seasonal pumpkin flavor, french toast flavor, chocolate raspberry, and chocolate strawberry. My husband loves their red azuki bean, and green tea flavors. If you're not a big mochi ice cream lover, they have lots of interesting flavors of regular ice cream to choose from as well as other frozen pies and concoctions. There are two Bubbies locations that I know of. One is off of University Ave, and the other is in Hawaii Kai. The University location is open late, which is great after a night at the adjacent drinking facilities... but the only take cash which is a bummer to us debit card toting fools. The Hawaii Kai location is in the same plaza as Kona Brewing company near the movie theater. They do accept credit cards at this location, but it's major downfall is a horrendously tuned old timey self playing piano that people for some reason feel the need to feed with money in order to activate and kill my mochi ice cream eating pleasure. It's really awful and I hope that someday soon the thing quits for good... it looks to be about a hundred years old and sounds like it's ready for permanent retirement. I just hope that day comes before my next visit to this location!

    (5)

  • Chris A.

    We stopped here since my wife is a huge fan of bubbie mochi ice cream. This is a nice cute little ice cream place that had an old school feeling. We tried three mochis and i would recommend those flavors: Passion, guava, and sakura. They are $1.00 each and are worth it

    (5)

  • amanda c.

    so after receiving my SUPER=LATE secret santa gift....gc for double dip to bubbies...me n my homie eric decided to take a trip friday nite to get tha goods.....n being as my new years resolution is to try new things...it was good that i got this gc for double dip..n not mochi..so i was able to "step outside tha box"...so...a lil red-eyed-jedi status...we take a lil walk to my fav place...n behold..the flavors await me....well i just pick the first two i see that look dope....tha irish creme and banana peanut butter cup on a waffle cone. the dude was super nice...n eric ended up gettin the banana pbc too n a scoop of macadamia nut too....BOMBTASTICCCCCCC ..k so the irish creme...was like....bomb....not too strong..but the flavor was good....n the banana....f-in crypt YOOOOOOOOO....although my tastebuds were slightly enhanced..i think that everyone will love this combination....pb n bananas n choc...who can say no to that???...so if u have time..i say take a stop by bubbies..n try this marvalous combination..its ono to tha max yooooooooooo

    (5)

  • Wallen D.

    Great place for desert. After a fantastic meal at Alan Wong's, we stopped by Bubbies. They had an assortment of mochi, ice cream cakes with names that no heterosexual male should say, and good ole' ice cream on a cone. I liked their slogan so much, I bought a shirt. "Shouldn't you be licking somethin'"

    (5)

  • Hannah L.

    EeK! I love this place. They have the best ice cream mochi in the world! It's very cheap and very delicious. I tried the green tea, strawberry, and chocolate vanilla and all of them were equally good. I personally liked the green tea one the best though, because I'm a green tea fiend! :) the desserts here have funny names like "the bathtub/toilet sundae," haha sounds extremely disgusting but the sundae looks crazy good!

    (5)

  • Arnold G.

    Bubbies has the biggest selection of mochi ice cream I've ever seen. I tried the chocolate peanut butter one and it was good...a little light on the peanut butter, but still good. I also had a scoop of Dark Dark Chocolate Chocalate Chip ice cream, which was excellent. Chocolate was not too bitter and there's really big chips of chocolate that provided a nice crunch. They had a SF Chronicle article posted on the wall that says they sell the mochi's at Andronicos, Draeger's and Dean Delucas in the Bay Area. Can anyone confirm? **** UPDATED 1/24/07**** I picked up some Bubbies mochi ice cream at Andronicos in Berkeley last weekend and Jay L. tells me that he's seen them at Draeger's in San Mateo and Dean & Deluca's in Napa. Go buy some!

    (5)

  • Janell H.

    I had the honeydew, the chocolate mint, and chocolate vanilla mochi ice cream. Outstanding. Great customer service too. The parking kind of sucked.

    (5)

  • Stefanie V.

    I don't know how I managed to forget to write a review for Bubbies ... I live in CA's Bay Area and when I was having a "bad day" being a nanny, (yes, we have some doosies) I'd whip up to the local store, get a box of green tea Bubbie Mochis and a bottle of Half and Half Nantucket Nectars. The day was amazingly better. I visited a friend on Oahu in August and loved it ... I loved that Bubbies is always hoppin' the names are insane and there's just always something new to try. Please bring a Bubbies to the mainland :(

    (5)

  • Jeff I.

    Good ice cream. Has a creamy taste and not that watered down flavor. What gives it the extra star is the mochi ice cream. I gotta figure out how to rate mochi ice cream.You know, what is it that makes a good mochi ice cream.

    (4)

  • Sean V.

    it's a place that i could literally have my last meal at. only a few things can make me happy, and home made, delicious icecream is one of them! you can't go wrong with their mochi either! the price reminds you to only get a few, otherwise it's something that you can over indulge on. and yes, it's some of the best ice cream on the island! and they have other stuff like cakes too, but it's the icecream! damn, i feel fatter just thinking about how much i've eaten there! go there and be happy.

    (4)

  • Roya K.

    Yum! This was the first time I have tried mochi ice cream. At first, I was feeling a bit uncertain, I have to admit. Still, had to try. What a pleasant surprise! They kinda got their own thing going on! I don't know quite how to describe it. They were definitely tasty though. I took one bite of the peanutbutter/chocolate one and immediately wanted to shove the entire thing into my mouth it was so good. But I didn't want to look like a pig, so I took bites... Next time... get 'em to go, and scarf away!

    (4)

  • Viv C.

    YUM!!!! I miss the mochi! I just got back in town, err... in state today from oahu and went to get some mochi from the store... I miss the thin mochi layer wrapped around ice cream. I miss the variety of flavors. I miss the awesome ice cream cake (multiple orgasm~ O_O did i say that?!) I've been spoiled by Bubbies and now I'm sad.

    (5)

  • Angel L.

    Well, bubbies says it all "It's really good ice cream!" Thumbs up! This place you can't go wrong with ice cream itself because it doesn't melt like cold stone ice cream. That's all I could say!

    (5)

  • Anjelika J.

    Green Tea Ice Cream,Oreo ice cream and Sakura Mochi ice cream... those are the bomb diggitty flavas for me. mmmmm... yuuuummmmmy. Haven't had any issues with this location concerning customer service. The one less star is just for the parking situation when it gets really busy.

    (4)

  • Candice D.

    I would eat their ice cream even if it was snowing outside. Tht's how good it is. I remember being led into this otherwise inconspicuous hideaway of ice cream by my friends. I was just in high school then. "No way am I going to eat 'green tea ice cream'!" I exclaimed in a fervor. Peer pressure and just plain curiousity got the best of me (did i mention i was in high school?) and sure enough, it was the most faboulous thing ever. I was a bubbies permaaddict. On top of that, all the ice cream sundaes and cakes have deliciously dirty names, most likely a ploy to get you to order them just to say it outloud. In my college years, I discovered the awesomeness of 3 bubbies mochi ice cream balls in between classes. It's cheap, it's totally worth it, and it makes finals week just that much better. So if you're in the University area, I highly suggest you stop by. You can't go to Hawaii and not. It's just not right. The line's worth it. The crappy parking's worth it. So go on, and order your dirty, dirty order.

    (5)

  • Daisy S.

    LOVE.. LOVE... the fresh homemade mochi ice cream and cakes they have!! My favorites mochi ice cream are lychee, strawberry, and green tea. The cake?? try the multiple orgasm... awwww.... sooooooo GOOODD!!! sooo sinfully dangerous chocolaty cake! PROMISE!!

    (5)

  • Lucky L.

    Listen up Kahala Mall, What you're missing is Bubbies. Replaced with some cellular store, then thinker things what's next? Bring back Bubbies. Give them a break on the rent, will ya? Their profit margine's so low as it is.

    (4)

  • Joycelyn T.

    Don't get us wrong, we love the ice cream but the service was terrible!! We waited by the counter where they have the buckets of ice cream where you can sample new flavors, then the big crowd came in and right when it got super busy, the female manager acknowledged us and said "do you know that the line starts over there?" C'mon - like we're suppose to know that. So she made us go to the end of the line when we were in the store first!! it's too bad this had to happen.

    (2)

  • Vinny T.

    I wish they had this place back home. Love the different flavors of mochi that they offer

    (5)

  • Kenzie K.

    **Ice cream shop in Honolulu, Hawaii** MUST BOOKMARK this place!!! Take it from the former Dessert Queen!! BTW I renounced my crown because I am too busy with school to keep up with the pressure of having to visit all the dessert places. And I was gaining too much weight. No bueno. I will allow someone else to take the crown. Although, I will always be known for being the DQ thanks to Joe P. who gave me the title lol. Anyhoo!! This is my FAVORITE ice cream shop in the world. Something about their ice cream makes it so dang good and creamy!! And they have other desserts in the freezer like Screaming Orgasm? Whatdaheck is that? No idea. You find out and let me know lol !! All I know is, there is ALWAYS a line out the door no matter what time you come. We always get one person to save a spot for the rest of us. Who's going to be your next victim to save everyone's spot in line? Whoever it is, deserves free ice cream from everyone else. *SHORT REVIEW. Short and sweet like this place!! No words to describe! Quite a few tables inside. Despite the long lines, we always had a table to sit at!!! And you can sample all you want! They always have 16 different flavors to choose from. My favorites are green tea, chocolate, and cookies and cream!! THE BEST. This place also helped me create some memories here with special friends. :) Thanks for reading! :) ~*kenzie*~

    (5)

  • Liz T.

    Great mochi ice cream. But the line is long....had to wait a long time. Worth waiting.

    (4)

  • Jessica P.

    Homemade ice cream and I LOVE IT! I've ordered Mint Chip and Green Tea single dips (single scoops) always in a regular wafer cone. Both are creamy, yogurty, not-so-sweet, and a decent size serving. I just realized that they charge by the ounce, so that's why the price per scoop is not listed on the menu board. Your cone will also be weighed. But, I have no idea if they ever write down the actual weight or if they're really good about scooping out the same weight for everything. At any rate, the ice cream is always delicious and I find myself day dreaming about their ice cream often. In addition to the scoop of ice cream, I always get at least one Mochi Ice Cream ball. The only other place I've tried Mochi Ice Cream is from the box sold at Trader Joe's, which might also be the same brand sold in major grocery stores. In comparison, the Mochi ice cream from Bubbies is Top Notch!! Mochi is fresh and delicately wrapped around the ice cream. Straight from their website, a "one and a quarter ounce ball of happiness." The perfect ending to any meal. My favorite is Guava flavor.

    (5)

  • Jeana P.

    Date: July 22, 2015 Where: Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts Reason for visit: Desserts after attending a get together at Bread + Butter My first time visiting Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts. I arrived with 4 other individuals (J2, J3, J3's husband, and J2's high school buddy) and I had no idea this place was so popular that the line was outside of the door. While standing in line I was contemplating on getting mochi ice cream (it's been a long time since I had any mochi ice cream), or trying the Multiple Orgasm (the Baron of Chinatown mentioned this during the get together) or something else. J3 had asked me if I wanted to share the Eat My Balls with her and her husband. (The Baron informed us at the gathering that there are 16 scoops of different flavors all in one dish). I mentioned to J3 "I thought you were going to get the banana split." Banana split....I think I'm going to settle for that. The short female employee with the green shirt had helped with J3's order first, J2's order second and then it was my turn to place my order. I noticed on the counter that it was CASH ONLY (lucky thing I had some extra cash on hand for the night). I had asked for the banana split with Oreo ice cream (my weakness), chocolate ice cream (my other weakness) and strawberry cheesecake ice cream. I had asked for hot fudge, caramel, pineapple, and peanuts as my topping. The employee was very fast in getting our orders done quickly. I was amazed at how efficient she was at doing her task. Awesome service from the employee. BTW....the banana split was delicious. I was surprised I even managed to finish it off. LOL Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts passed the Department of Health inspection. That's a plus in my books.

    (5)

  • Ramfis B.

    (M) y go to place for Mochi Ice Cream (U) niversity Avenue is where they are located (L) ong lines out the door everytime i come here (T) he parking here is very limited ( I ) s it me or does the service suck at times? (P) rehaps they need to train them on service (L) ove the unique flavors they have here (E) bt cards are not accepted here (O) reo Ice Cream is delicious (R) amfis loves the Ice Cream Pie's (G) irl with braces that works here needs to lighten up (A) loha spirit she lacks (S) ervice with a smile goes a long way honey (M) ochi Ice Cream Heaven (N) eedless to say, i still come here (U) better come early during the weekends or else (F) orget about it (F) orget about the coffee drinks here... (S) tarbucks is way better (A) ll i come here for at Bubbies ( I ) s to eat that sinfully delicious Multiple Orgasm Pie.. I (D) rool and dream about it all the time

    (4)

  • Brian W.

    People seem to love the mochi, the pies look delicious, and they do some creative work with ice cream and other desserts. The ice cream itself is a bit more conventional, tho. Oreo ice cream was a smooth chocolate instead of the chunks of oreo cookie I was expecting, although it was quite good, especially served up in a sundae. Crowded inside but it's got an authentic charm, and is well worth the visit!

    (4)

  • Josh L.

    Three things I love in my dessert are any coffee flavored ice cream, anything Oreo, and anything tiramisu. The Mr. Momentum ice cream cake had all of this. This is the best dessert I've eaten here in Hawaii. This place specializes in Mochi ice cream. If you're into mochi, then choose any flavor. I liked the Sakura which was cherry mochi and vanilla ice cream inside. 3 for $3.30, 6 for $6.45, or 12 for $12.50. Pricing and quality is better than Foodland.

    (5)

  • Lloyd B.

    Is this place off the beaten path? Yes. Is there a 20 minute wait? Yes. Are there more locals than tourists? Yes. Is this stuff any good? Hell yeah! There are quite a few flavors of ice cream and a handful of ice cream cake slices with names like First Kiss, Multiple Orgasm, and Come Here Little Girl. I tried the mocha chip and dark chocolate chocolate chip ice cream. It was yummy -- super thick rich and decadent. I wish I had the stomach to try more. If you're looking for true ice cream and none of that snow or shave ice, this is definitely your place. The mochi is supposedly one the best things here too. I had the guava and it was perfectly soft and chewy. I can taste the fruity goodness. I need to come back and try more of everything!

    (5)

  • Kevin L.

    So Nice, I came back again while I was in Honolulu. What is NOT to love about mom and pop shop-like ice cream place? To top it all off, it's not just ice cream here! Did I mention the mochi? For $1.15 each or 3 for $3.30 you can indulge in nuggets of ice cream wrapped in glutinous rice mashed up and made into a dough. During my two trips here I got the Sakura (Cherry wrapper with vanilla filling), Guava, Lychee, Green Tea, Raspberry, and Azuki Bean. All were great. The mochi skin was thin and barely covered the inner ice cream. The ice cream was creamy and just the right amount for the perfect 3-4 bites. Of the flavors I got, I suggest getting Sakura, Green Tea, and Azuki Bean. They seemed to have the most flavors of all of bunch. As for the ice cream, you can, of course, sample a couple of flavors. We eventually ordered a cup of the Banana Oreo ice cream. Imagine a chocolate covered banana with bits of Oreo in ice cream form and you get this. Packed with banana flavor with hints of Oreos. On our second trip, we got a slice of the Come Here Little Girl. Yes, that is the name; I'm not asking girls to come hither. Thin Mints with Bailey's Irish Cream ice cream on an Oreo crust. So much cookie flavor. Just like getting a bunch of thin mints a la mode. Definitely worth a try! I suggest it more than the ice cream. Come during odd hours to beat the crowd. Came the 2nd time around 11 and the parking lot was full and the line was out the door and down the street. The servers are super cordial and the place has around 10 tables to enjoy your ice cream. Worth the trip if you are in the Honolulu area!

    (5)

  • Jonathan C.

    I grew up in Hawaii, but never went to Bubbies until I visited earlier this year. I must have been a dumb kid because this place was great! A couple friends and I ordered the mac nut ice cream, 3 mochi ice creams and the Multiple Orgasm and we shared. All of it was great! See the pic of the Multiple Orgasm to see what's in it. The only reason I didnt give it a 5 was because the wait was so long and parking sucks. Overall, I'd still go back. Perfect place for dessert. Definitely a fan =)

    (4)

  • Mellani L.

    Came back to visit Hawaii about a week ago and I knew I had to stop by bubbies again! I loved it so much the first time so it was a no brainer to come back. The mochi's are still delicious, but unfortunately their service just was not good at all. I didn't get that aloha spirit from them. I ordered my brother an oreo milkshake but it tasted like water. I'm not one to send things back and complain since it's such a hassle. But I paid almost $6 for this shake and it did not taste good. My brother took one sip and immediately said "What is this?" I proceeded to taste it and it was like drinking cold milk. No hint of oreo or even chunks of oreo. Had my brother's gf taste it as well and we all agreed it was not good. I take it back to the front and apologize for the inconvenience but just wanted my money back. They proceeded to tell me their milkshake machine was broken and that it's not making milkshakes good. Then said they could not offer me a refund since its their policy but would give me store credit/gift card for the amount of the milk shake. I let them know I'm not from here and therefore wouldn't benefit from the store credit. They insisted on not giving me a refund and said I can pick anything right now for the same amount of the milkshake (which is about $5.75). Okay, fine. I'm really trying to work with them to find a solution. I offer to purchase 6 mochi's (since it's the only thing I like there) and pay the difference. The worker then proceeds to tell me I can't order mochi, that it has to be ice cream. OOOOOOKKKAAYYYYY, now I'm irritated. First you sell me a milkshake without giving me the heads up or the courtesy to even tell me that their machine is broken, then I'm told I cannot get a refund for the milkshake, afterwards I'm told I can get anything worth the amount of the milkshake but once I ask for mochi in exchange for the milkshake I'm told I'm not allowed. What kind of rules are these?! I ended up getting Macadamia Nut ice cream to go. The worker helping me said she would give me the same amount of ice cream that goes into a milkshake in my to-go container. She gave a me partially filled container and I even seen her weigh it on their scale to make sure I only got the amount required to make a milkshake. At that point I was done with them. You seriously, couldn't just pack the entire container with ice cream. It was already an inconvenience for me to go through this. I can't believe she weighed it to the exact ounce. I honestly was so excited to get bubbies again. I kept hyping up this place to my family, who have never been there. Bubbies definitely let me down and what's even worse is I let my family down on recommending this place.

    (1)

  • Jill K.

    BUBBIES! This place is always vibrant, packed and full of fun selections. We almost always opt for the mochi ice cream, as that's their specialty. The green tea and the lilikoi are my absolute favorites. I'd love to give them five stars, but sometimes they are a little understaffed which leads to lonnngg wait times. But, good things come to those who wait!

    (4)

  • Lucia L.

    This place is the shit. Everyone knows which is why there is always a line out the door lol. Bubbie's is known for their ice cream treats including ice cream cakes, pies, and of course mochi ice cream. I love love love their mochi ice cream, which comes in an array of flavors not carried anywhere else. They even have chocolate dipped ones! My favorite would have to be the azuki bean! And let me just tell y'all the mochi skin is just perfection. The consistency is amazing and the texture is silky and smooth in all the right ways. Umphhh. I've also tried their "More Than a Mouthful" ice cream cake, which comes with peanut butter & chocolate ice cream sandwiched between a thick layer of rich fudge and an Oreo crust. Super sinful, so bring a friend to share with! My only gripe is how crumbly the crust was - I wish they put in some of the Oreo cream center into the crust to give it moisture lol. But overall Bubbie's is amaze so do yourself a favor and get your butt here!

    (5)

  • Kimquyen L.

    Faves: Icecreams: Macadamia Coconut delight Li hung coconut sorbet Mochi: 5 stars Mochi shell was very soft, thin, fresh & delicious. Mochi faves: Green tea Lychee Overall, I love the creaminess & creative flavors which they change everyday. I totally understand why there's long lines for this place at night. =) Customer service: A They were very patient with me as I sampled, I was so indecisive as to what to try because all of the ice creams looked yummy. Tip: very limited free parking next to this ice cream shop so if you're lucky then you'll score a spot.

    (5)

  • Lori L.

    Tried and true and still one of the best. Bubbies makes amazing homemade ice cream, mochi ice cream and novelties with naughty names like More Than A Mouthful, Multiple Organisms, and Come Here Little Girl. Everything is good. You really can't go wrong. Parking is free in front or around the back. If you go at peak hours, expect a line, but it moves. Hand scooped ice cream is sold by weight so you can have exactly the amount you want. When you come, and you will come, bring cash, and you'll be sure to leave with a smile.

    (4)

  • Kimberly K.

    Solid Mochi ice cream with lots of flavor options. There is a small parking lot beside Bubbies. In addition to mochi ice cream, they offer ice cream cakes and ice cream. Service was slow but very friendly. The ice cream part is delicious but the mochi itself was OK. Plenty of seating inside with cute pictures on the walls. I wouldn't say this is my ultimate favorite mochi ice cream place, but still delicious. Worth trying out when you're in Hawaii.

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    Afternoon snack on Wednesday, 4/1/15 (first time visiting) This ice cream parlor was located on the side of the building where I missed so I circled around to find it. It's a casual ambiance with a few tables inside. No outdoor seating. The girl was helpful in letting us try samples of the homemade ice cream. We tried a few flavors and also got a couple of ice cream mochi balls. I've heard good things about this place but because I've tried many homemade ice cream places in Los Angeles, CA, this wouldn't be one of my favorites places to go to. I think I'll have to come back again and try some of their cakes instead of ice cream.

    (3)

  • Christine N.

    Visiting from CA and had to make a stop here for the mochi. While looking for the place with the bf, he says "Oh that must be it. Since all the places you like to go have lines." Thanks Yelp, for always bringing me to the best spots! There was a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. The mochi is delicious and definitely lives up to the hype. I opted to share a slice of the multiple orgasm with the bf (no pun intended), as well as a guava and strawberry mochi. The Oreo cookie crust on the multiple orgasm cake was delicious, however all the ice cream flavors can get overwhelming (Oreo layer, expresso, and chocolate). Mochi was perfect balance of chewy and sweet, and ice cream inside was melted perfectly. Wish I had room for more flavors - but unfortunately my calorie indulgences must have a limit somewhere.

    (5)

  • Judy C.

    Oh my!! Oh my goodness!! I live so close by here but how come I don't make it an effort to come here more often. ?? Just less than 10 mins away!! It has been years!! ( over 10 years) So happy & glad I did with great Yelp friends. Tip: there will always be a line, a very long line!! Keep yourself busy, the line seems to move faster. Talk to friends, use your electronic devices, (you won't even notice your waiting in line for so long) The line moves very very slowly!! But once you place your order & get your sweets, It will be so worth it!! Very worth it!! another tip: cash or check only!! (I wish they except credit cards) The worker we had that night was super nice, ( sorry, didn't get your name) I decided on a banana split, price: 9.25, tax included. & it was so hard making a decision on what flavors to choose. Finally decided on: strawberry cheescake, macadamia nuts, & espresso. Shared the split with my other half. It was totally yummy goodness, just hit the spot for my sweet cravings!! I remember my high school days, when my friends used to tell me about all the funny names they have, ex. multiple orgasm. Coming back here, sure brings back memories. Besides ice cream, they have cakes & mochi ice cream (the original) I've never tried the cakes, I just wanted ice cream!! Next time.. This place is always crowded!! I can see why. Now that I remember I live so close by here, I definitely will visit more often. Over-all, I had fun hanging with great Yelp friends!! What a fun night!!

    (5)

  • Kris L.

    I love bubbies! Their mochi was delicious - my favourite was the green tea. Also had a scoop of banana dulce which had mini peanut butter cups! You must hit this place up when you're in Oahu because nothing compares!

    (5)

  • Amanda N.

    Some of my favorite mochi ice cream ever. My favorite flavors are green tea, passion fruit, and lychee. I also had the sakura, which was good but a little sweet. If you go later at night, they may run out of certain flavors so keep that in mind. Loved the mochi and would definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Angela D.

    I've only had the mochi ice cream and since I am not a big fan of ice cream in general (I know, I must be alien) perhaps I am not the best person to be writing this. But I do really like this shop. It has an old ice cream parlor feel to it, the staff is friendly, and the mochi ice cream is super yummy. I LOVE the lychee, guava and lilikoi flavors but honestly there is not a dud in the lot (and I have tried a lot of them). I brought about 20 of the mochi balls to a party once and they were a huge success! Great for take out.

    (4)

  • Arnel D.

    Let me start off by saying that waiting in the long line for this place is well worth the wait. If you are able to find parking, that's great! You can hear people singing their hearts out next door at the karaoke bar... that will keep you entertained as you wait to step foot into Bubbies. You'll want to bring a friend with you so he or she can grab a table as it does get super busy and crowded. When you get in you are welcomed by the smell of sweet treats! It's a colorful paradise with all sorts of flavors and treats! You'll need cash as they do not accept other forms of payment. Buy a dozen, it's cheaper by the dozen. Their staff are friendly and patient considering the lines get long, I'd want to get through all customers as quickly as possible. Their mochi is to die for... it's rich and creamy and not sticky like most mochi places. My favorite was the root beer mochi... mmm... can't wait to get back!

    (5)

  • Sarah K.

    Bubbies has the best mochi ice cream I've ever had! They have a wide variety of flavor. They have the usual flavors like green tea, chocolate and vanilla! But they also have flavors that are common to hawaii like lychee. They also have seasonal and limited edition I guess you would say mochi Ice cream flavors. Right now they have cookie butter flavor mochi ice cream which is great! They also have wonder ice cream and cakes! I love their multiple orgasm multi-layered chocolate cake! They have creative and fun names for their desserts, which makes the place even better. The only bad thing about bubbies, is that they are always packed! There's usually a line out the door and they only take cash. But to tell you the truth it's totally work it. THere's an ATM inside the university liquor store if you need to find one. There's parking near bubbies but with the amount of people that go there it's hard to find parking. So if you find street parking I would totally take it. Bubbies is also open late! So it's great if you guys are looking for a great late night snack. Everything is super affordable! I think you can also prepare mochi ice cream to ship out or take home if you're traveling but i'm not 100 percent about that. The people who work there are super nice and you can ask for a ice cream sample whenever! Overall bubbies is great family place or place to enjoy with friends and if you're in the area you should 100% try it!

    (4)

  • Stefanie C.

    I literally cried out of happiness after having a slice of Multiple Orgasm. Bubbies lives up to all the hype of both locals and tourists who have come (no pun intended) before me. They are known for their mochi ice cream as well as their delicious ice cream cakes. There are descriptions posted above the display case for the cakes, but I would definitely recommend the Multiple Orgasm, especially if you like chocolate. I also tried multiple flavors of mochi ice cream, including vanilla, green tea, and chocolate mint. They were all amazing. Or you can just get regular ice cream if you are not a fan of mochi. They have something for everyone! Of course unless you are just lactose intolerant. Anyways, there is a small parking lot right outside of Bubbies as well as many other parking options around. There is plenty of seating inside, and service is fast and friendly. This is a wonderful, inexpensive, quick mid-day snack or dessert... or really for any time of day. Bring your friends and family. They will thank you for introducing them to this place!

    (5)

  • Vira P.

    I don't even know how I came upon Christine L.'s review of Bubbies, but I'm glad I did! I've been annoying my parents to drive me there, and they finally did on the day we left Oahu. We went in the late afternoon, so half of their stock was gone. I got to try the azuki bean, sakura, passion fruit, and lychee. They were all so good! The mochi was fresh, and the ice cream was full of flavor and not overly sweet. My favorite was sakura, though azuki bean is a close second. The store itself is small with limited seating. But it seems like turnaround is quick since it's just ice cream. I took a business card and it said "ice cream dim sum." I don't know what that entails but I'm definitely coming back to try it!

    (5)

  • Sarah T.

    I'm not really into the crass name trend, but the mochi here is unlike anywhere in the mainland (that I'm aware of). Luckily, none of that product's names are obscene. All flavors are delicious. I prefer the tropical, while my husband likes the sweeter ones. We went after dinner and waited in line for quite some time. I didn't mind the wait though, but I could see it being really hot during the day! We were able to enjoy some mochi in the store while the employees held our dozen-purchase in the freezer until we were ready to go.

    (4)

  • Kristen K.

    Who doesn't love Bubbies? The University location is always pretty crowded. If you go at night for dessert, there's probably going to be a line out the door. But it moves relatively fast. $ CASH (or check) only!! My personal favorites: -MOCHI ICE CREAM ~ lychee, guava, and the chocolate espresso *order extras to-go! I always order by the dozen and stock up my freezer :) -REG ICE CREAM ~ speculoos, chocolate cinnamon, strawberry, and banana oreo (although I'm sure there's so many more flavors that I haven't even seen yet)

    (5)

  • Yosapon T.

    Summing it up: Ice Cream Mochi is the best icecream on the island (Must Try: Green Tea Icecream Mochi)

    (5)

  • Vy N.

    No matters if you are a tourist or a local, this place is a must try! Location (3/5): The shop locates at the corner with very tight parking spots. Unless you have mad parking skills and unlimited patience, you can wait for other people' cars and park outside the shop. The location itself is confusing for tourist. If this is your first time, you will have to drive a little further instead of following the exact directions from Yelp. If you are driving down to Beretania St from highway 1, you will have to keep driving until you see Burger King. Then, turn right into a narrow way, continue driving straight until you see Coyne St. Make a right turn and the shop should be immediately on your right. Services (5/5): The cashier was quick, friendly and efficient! We were lucky that we came before there was a long line. Even then, the majority of people coming here buys mochi togo. There are also plenty of tables for those who want to eat there. The shop opens very late so it's a great hang out place for any couples or groups. Desserts (5/5): These mochi are indeed handmade and delicious! Their skin is not as thick as those one you buy from Safeway or Costco. We bought a dozen of regular mochi for $12.50 with as many flavors as we wanted! If you want to buy individual pieces, each costs $1.15. There are also special one such as the chocolate dipped mochi which costs $1.75. In addition to the mochi, we also tried the multiple orgasm costing around $4. OMG! I have to say that this dessert made me feel sooooo good in mah tummy! My first impression was that it may taste super sweet, but it wasn't. It was ON POINT! Don't know if you should come here? Stop asking yourself that and just follow my directions. The mochi is the MUST TRY whereas you can be more adventurous with other desserts!

    (4)

  • Stella J.

    We came here to try multiple orgasm cake and the Mochi. Everyone I know has raved about this place for the longest time. Finally tried this place and I do like it a lot! We got three Mochi, lychee , passion fruit and guava. All three pieces looked good but the flavor was lacking a bit. Compared to other ice cream Mochi I have had, flavor wasn't strong enough and not enough ice cream. Multiple orgasm cake was pretty amazing. If you are a coffee ice cream lover this is the cake for you. There are two layers of different coffee ice creams. By far one of the best ice cream cakes I've had. I would definitely come back to try the other ice cream cakes. They all have some pretty unique names! Line was a bit long for a Monday night but it was worth it! Total for 2: $11

    (4)

  • Sarah M.

    BUBBIES! MOCHI! I had never heard of mochi until our friend living on the island told us "YOU HAVE TO GO TO BUBBIES!" Im glad we did... 4 times. Mochi (餅) is Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, a short-grain japonica glutinous rice. The rice is pounded into paste and molded into the desired shape. While that wiki definition doesn't sound like the happiest sweet ice-cream treat ever, trust me - it is. With flavors like choco peanut butter, mint, lychee, green tea, choco strawberry, vanilla, etc... you can't go wrong. I could eat 2 and feel satisfied or a dozen and feel like I got over something like a breakup. There is an option to have them dipped in chocolate but I wouldn't recommend paying extra for it (couldn't taste it much.) There is also heaps of icecream and other frozen treats if you're weary... but really: try a mochi.

    (4)

  • Alex P.

    Bubbies isn't your typical ice cream parlor. They have ice cream mochi and ice cream cakes. I pretty much jizzed in my pants when I heard that this place existed... I guess you could say that I had..."a multiple orgasm"? Hah! Because that is EXACTLY what I ordered when I was there. The mutiple orgasm is a three-layered ice cream cake with oreo ice cream, espresso ice cream, and chocolate ice cream all topped off with fudge. It was as delicious as it sounds. My fiancée ordered a "Maybe the bag broke", which is cheesecake ice cream, graham cracker crust, and blueberry topping. Holy fuck it was delicious as well. We also ordered a handful of mochi ice creams: passion fruit, chocolate peanut butter, lychee, chocolate mint, and cookie butter. The most memorable ones were the peanut butter and chocolate mint. In case anyone is wondering, the cookie butter just tasted like pumpkin pie. All in all, this is an awesome place to get cheap, delicious, and filling desserts! You have to try it out!

    (4)

  • Serena V.

    So Blair found this cute ice cream Mochi place online called "Bubbies" we decided to try it out after her plans with Prince Louie got canceled. I tried all of the ones on their menu but my favorite was the "Guava" one, because it tasted very exotic in my mouth! Their Mochi was... " fit for a queen" if I do say so myself! I even bought some for Dan to try back in Brooklyn! The best part is that they have tons of different and yummy flavors! -xoxo the real gossip girl

    (4)

  • Halei J.

    This place is great! Always busy and almost always a line up. The ice creams are great, the pies are awesome and they have mochi too....maybe a tad on the expensive side buy hey I'm on holidays right? Friendly staff and not a whole lot of tables but yeah it's a cool place.

    (4)

  • Christina N.

    Ordered a sampler of 6 different mochi ice cream flavors, here's my ranking: 1. Lychee 2. Guava 3. Green Tea 4. Chocolate Mint 5. Strawberry 6. Passion Can definitely taste the authenticity in the mochi, it has a very subtle rice taste. Ratio of mochi to ice cream is just perfect. Be sure to eat then right away, they're definitely best when right out of the freezer! Definitely a MUST if you ever visit Oahu, best mochi ice cream I've ever had...hands down.

    (5)

  • Alicia L.

    Really good ice cream! I'm not a fan of mochi so every time I've gone, I just get scoops of ice cream in a waffle cone. I've heard amazing things about their mochi ice cream- especially their azuki bean- and would definitely recommend giving it a try if you like mochi. As for me, I love the green tea and macadamia nut flavored ice creams. They stay true to flavor throughout and are the perfect consistency. The cones are also pretty darn good. The mochis are charged by the piece but the ice cream cones are charged based in weight. For my double scoop, it always falls between $3.50-5.00. Service is also always very friendly but beware of the long wait! There's always a huge line out the door but it's worth it! Parking is easy in lot and Bubbies is the perfect snack, treat, or dessert. Highly recommend it!

    (5)

  • Jamie J.

    Bubbies!!!! Automatic 5 stars!!!! Huh? Oh wait, different spelling. Thought it was something else. Nevermind. Wait, Bubbies? The mochi ice cream? The one from Hawaii and found in different specialty stores on the mainland? Yeah, that's also 5 stars, I guess. While that mochi ice cream is better than many of the other variations found all over the mainland, the scooped ice cream is even better. By no means and I am ice cream expert. Ice cream lover? YES! Expert? No. However, I have had my share of ice cream all over the place. The ice cream at Bubbies isn't artisanal. You're not going to find all these fancy flavors like honey lavender or Blue Mountain coffee. What you will find, though, is simple, exceptional-quality ice cream that just makes you feel good. My favorite is the Oreo, but you can't go wrong with any of the other flavors. They have other good desserts, as well. The names alone will make you want to order them. But, even when you do, they taste just as good. Whenever coming here, be prepared to wait in line. A loooooooooong line. But, most likely, you'll be with good company when you come here, so I'm sure it's not a big deal. Just chat up a storm or play Candy Crush on your phone and in no time, you'll be eating some delicious treats from Bubbies!

    (5)

  • Victoria J.

    My husband's family has lived near Bubbies since it opened all those years ago and he told me "if it was that good, I would've taken you there already." So I finally went on my own and yeah, it was decent mochi ice cream, but it isn't worth waiting more than 5 minutes for. I tried a few of the mochis: chocolate espresso, lychee, and green tea. Lychee was my favorite, but I wouldn't seek Bubbies out again unless someone brought it to me as a gift and I was too polite to decline it.

    (3)

  • Lena V.

    Prepare to wait in a long line. I love every flavor mochi ice cream. So delicious!!! This is a MUST when you're here on Oahu. Tip: CASH ONLY

    (5)

  • Linda D.

    We got every mochi flavor and it was really good! The wait was an hour long around 7pm. Staff was super friendly and attentive. There is only one cash register!?! Mr. Bubbies should consider investing on another cash register ASAP.

    (5)

  • Cherie T.

    The best mochi ice cream ever!!! the mochi is so soft and thin and the ice cream is good too. I like how many different flavors they have and flavors I can never get in CA. after I ordered my 6 mochi I realized there are special flavors!!! For example, gingerbread and pumpkin pie (holiday flavors) - ahhhhh! I wished I had ordered those instead. I ordered the guava, passionfruit, mint, espresso, peanut butter, and lychee. (I would have opt out the mint and espresso and gotten other special flavors) the peanut butter one was surprisingly good. I thought it would be overwhelmed with peanut butter but it was a light peanut butter taste (this is coming from a person who's not really a big fan of peanut butter stuff). Bubbies is definitely a must go to place when in Oahu. I wish I had enough room to try their other desserts

    (5)

  • Wendy F.

    Cute ice cream shop with great ice cream flavors and cute mochi! CASH ONLY! FOOD: I got a kid scope of COCONUT DELIGHT in a waffle cone and it was deliciousss! It has coconut shreds with caramel drizzled in (maybe..?). The coconut flavor was pretty strong, so IF YOU DON'T LIKE COCONUT then obviously don't get it!! My friends got the coffee mocha and they LOVED it also. They said the coffee flavor was very strong. I kind of regret not trying the mochi...They just look so cute! There are plain ones and ones dipped in chocolate. Make sure to eat them FAST because they melt pretty easily! But the mochis are pretty tiny. You can probably finish one in two bites. PRICE: They charge the ice cream by weight (they weigh it on a scale). I paid a little under $3 for mine, which is pretty reasonable. For mochis, it's $1.25/each for plain ones or $1.75/each for chocolate dippped ones. But you can get them cheaper if you buy in bulks. I saw people going out with boxes of them. SERVICE: The servers were very patient with us with giving us samples. Very friendly! SETTING: There are a lot of seats (10-12 tables) inside of the shop so you can sit down and enjoy your ice cream! There is street parking and a small parking lot next to the shop. If you yelp this place...there are 3 different locations, BUT ONE OF THEM IS THE WAREHOUSE SO YOU WON'T FIND ICE CREAM THERE!!! Don't make the same mistake that we did haha..... OVERALL IMPRESSION: A nice stop to get ice cream, mochi, hot chocolate, coffee...whatever your heart desires. Make sure to try their mochis and let me know how it is!

    (4)

  • Stephanie G.

    GREAT. Mochi ice cream is a must try. My favorite flavors of the ones I tried were lychee and green tea. Their ice cream cakes are also delicious. There's no cake involved.. It's literally ice cream packed into the shape of a cake. Came here twice in three days. That's how good it is. NOMS.

    (5)

  • Jessica C.

    Oh my god, best ice cream ever. Mochi, sundaes, cones, pies, and specialty desserts. Pretty sure it's all locally made and natural. Not too pricey. I love this place. Get the brownie sundae.

    (5)

  • Brittany H.

    My review is solely for the mochi. They were bomb. My favorite was the fairly simple chocolate vanilla and they had a specialty chocolate chip one which was so yummy. If you stick with the basic mochi, isn't too expensive. If you get the specialty or the chocolate dipped ones, they get a bit more pricy. I can't speak for anything else on their menu taste-wise, but all the desserts had super funny names.

    (5)

  • Loa U.

    Good ice cream with funny names I always enjoy anything I get from here. I usually get some mochi ice creams, but today I had a macadamia nut waffle cone. I've had one of their famous "triple orgasm" cakes, and was probably the best ice cream cake I've ever had! I hope to try more of their weird cakes and shakes!! The line is almost always long, but you know it's worth the wait!

    (5)

  • Cindy S.

    Bubbies was our last stop on our exhausting our self planned foodie tour. We had biked down from Diamond Head and already ate at Rainbow Drive Inn, Ono Hawaiian Foods/Seafood and Leonard's Bakery. Needless to say when arrived we were hot, sweaty and already stuffed from biking and eating; but per recommendation of friends and family we could not come all the way to Hawaii and not try Bubbies. Bubbies was pretty busy with kids and parents stopping in for an after school treat. They have a pretty extensive menu of smoothies, floats, sundaes... Ice cream galore! What actually captured our attention was the mochi ice cream. So I was only suppose to pick three (since we were already so full) but I got 6. We had mango, strawberry dark chocolate, guava, passion fruit, lychee and green tea. Of course all of the flavors were delicious but my favorite was the strawberry dark chocolate. If I weren't so full, I'm sure I would have tried more flavors for sure. I can't remember how much the mochi cost but these pieces are definitely more than pocket change and the special and chocolate dipped are even more. The next time I'm in Hawaii, I'll stop in again. Until then... rumor is you can get Bubbies at Oto's in Sacramento but it's gonna to cost ya...

    (5)

  • Kimberly F.

    BUBBIES, I'm in love. Where do I find you in NY? Having serious withdrawals now that I'm back from vacation. If you are visiting Hawaii, this is a must try. Hands down, the best mochi ice cream I've ever tried and I don't say that lightly. The mochi and ice cream ratio is perfect, the mochi is thin and doesn't overwhelm the ice cream. The ice cream flavor shines through and matches the mochi flavor that surrounds it. My favorite was the sakura (aka cherry blossom), I know - who wants to eat a flower? but it doesn't taste like a flower at all. The flavor reminded me of light, creamy, strawberry whipped cream with a hint of sweetness from the sakura nectar. So unique - where else can you try cherry blossom mochi?! TIP: Cash only. Small parking lot and often times the line is out the door but it goes quick - definitely worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Woolie T.

    The place is near a street corner and has a private parking lot but we opted for street parking. There was no wait when we visited but my friend mentioned it's usually out the door. Once inside, the first thing my friend pointed out to me was the shop's menu: their cakes had hilarious and witty names. Even if you don't end up ordering any off their cake menu, it's still a good laugh. Between two, we ordered 6 mochi: 2 Chocolate Mint, Lychee, Strawberry, Guava, Cookie Butter. There's a consistency between all the mochi, the skin isn't too thick or too chewy and there isn't too much or too little ice cream filling. The Chocolate Mint was hands down my favorite but I might be (actually, I know I am) biased because I love anything minty. The Lychee was my second favorite; it wasn't overly sweet but still had the sweetness of lychee. The Guava was interesting because I've never had guava flavored ice cream before. The Strawberry and Cookie Butter were my least favorite--I'm not a fan of strawberry (my friend really liked it though) and the cookie butter was a tad too sweet for my taste. I didn't realize this beforehand but this place was actually featured on Buzzfeed's 27 Ice Cream Shops You Need To Visit Before You Die article in 2014: buzzfeed.com/samstryker/… I'm so happy my friend took me here during my recent trip to Hawaii. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm definitely coming back!

    (5)

  • Anuhea P.

    Oh bubbies, never change...even though you're cash only, even though I have to wait forever in lines during peak hours to get my fix. I will forever be loyal to your mochi ice cream that beats the rest, to your great flavors and Naughty ice cream pie names. Quick tip: have your cash ready and know what you want. I love to dine in your retro ice cream parlor seating area with cute tables for two. My favorite mochi ice cream are kona coffee, chocolate peanut butter, green tea, anything chocolate dipped, and the seasonal pumpkin pie. Bubbies is a University area classic that continues to be a destination for all.

    (4)

  • Andrew D.

    So tasty!!!! I grew up in LA and I had never had mochi ice cream until I moved out here 4 years ago and my whole life has changed. Any time anyone comes out to visit this is the first place I take them and they always request to go back every night after. I have tried and Loved all of the flavors of the mochi ice cream but I haven't tried all of the cakes yet but I do plan too. As for the ice cream, I haven't actually ordered a cone yet, but I always get a sample, or two or four, every time I come. The only down side is the line is really long but my biggest suggestion is if you show up and get discouraged, it's so worth it, just wait in the line. Highly recommend to anyone visiting or kamai'ana. It's hard to recommend one dessert over another but if you have never had mochi ice cream it is a must to try!

    (5)

  • Marko C.

    Bubbies has been around FOREVER and it is always a family favorite to get some ice cream and treats! My favorite thing to get here is the mochi ice cream. Innovative flavors, such as lychee, chocolate mint, guava, pineapple, coconut, red velvet. They also have other traditional flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, etc. I believe there must be 25+ different flavors to choose from. Parking is HARD here, as they only have 6-8 very small stalls. Street parking is available, but you compete with the University of Hawaii students. But, it was worth the effort! Food Grade: A Service Grade: A (there is always a line!) Worth the Money Grade: B+ Overall Impression Grade: A-

    (5)

  • Tommy C.

    MOCHI ICE CREAM!!! Flavors for days. You gotta try the tropical flavors like lilikoi, lychee, guava, etc. Mochi skins are nice and thin. You might be able to plow through a few in 1 sitting if you're livin' large. They've got Interesting scooped ice cream flavors too. Line can get long. They've got some indoor seating but the place isn't that big. Fair price.

    (4)

  • Tajira M.

    Holy mochi. Truly the best mochi I have ever tasted. The rice cake shell was light, the different ice cream flavors were wonderful. Lychee, guava, chocolate espresso, chocolate peanut butter, green tea, sakura, azuki bean, even chocolate egg nog. After having my first one, I asked if Bubbies will ship to the mainland. And they do! So worth it. After taking colleagues, every time Bubbies was mentioned, someone would close their eyes and have a moment. We didn't try the different ice cream pies, but they have some rather "colorful" names. Definitely check them out. See pics!

    (5)

  • Christine G.

    Mmm Mochi ice cream! Came here after a fatty meal at side street inn with my family and we waited in line for at least 10 minutes. We got the 12 for 12.50 and ordered the chocolate vanilla, lychee, passion, guava, green tea, and pineapple toasted coconut bubbies. My personal faves were the lychee, pineapple, and chocolate vanilla. I liked that the bubbies weren't too frozen, def the perfect temp. They wrapped the ice cream with just the right amount of mochi-- the ratio of mochi to ice cream was perff!

    (4)

  • John R.

    Two words, mochi ice cream. Or is that three words? Nevertheless, this is not your typical mochi ice cream like you see at Trader Joe's or Safeway in the frozen section. The mochi is still soft, like manju, and the ice cream beneath is super flavorful and creamy. Amazing! You can pretty much expect a line if you're there for an after dinner treat like we were. If you've never had it and want something extraordinary, try the mochi ice cream.

    (5)

  • Irena C.

    I ordered an ice cream cake to be delivered all the way to Florida which I was so hesitant to do because of how far and the steamy hot weather here, but I was so happy to know the cake arrived in perfect condition ! Not only was it in tact and very cold, it tasted delicious !! It was a bday cake for my boyfriend who lived in Hawaii for many years so it was nice for him to have a little reminder of home on his special day. Highly recommend !!!

    (5)

  • Sungjin S.

    I've been here several times for mochi. Service: parking is a bit unavailable. Staff looked really busy and might have been slightly understaffed, but were readily available to assist in cutting up the Food: excellent mochi ice cream. Good variety of flavors. I've tried all the regular flavors in the past but this time tried the salted caramel, green tea, sakura, rasberry, peanut butter chocolate, and azuki bean. I usually wait a few minutes before eating to let the ice cream soften. Atmosphere: limited seating in other words cozy. Wooden chairs and tables give the place an outdated feel. Intangibles: this place gets tons of business and is great at what they do. Come here for no frills mochi ice cream. I do regularly.

    (4)

  • Peter T.

    When in the mood for ice cream I always come here as convienent and the staff is cool but don't confuse that with good ice cream. TBH it's nothing special and not any better than store bought store branded ice cream though their ice cream cakes and pies are pretty tasty. My main gripe are the shakes. While best strawberry shake I have had on island, def subpar still. I don't know if its the brand of milk, too much salt, not enough (no?) fresh strawberries, or the ice cream itself but it really doesn't come together which is a bummer as I'm a sucker for strawberry shakes.

    (3)

  • Juliann C.

    Well of course I am a fan. The Good: * best green tea mochi ice cream * best lychee mochi ice cream * open late hours - puuuuuurfect for my stupid midnight cravings The Bad: * the lines are so long at times, but it's ok The Weird: * I like how they still have the "old fashion" look :)

    (4)

  • Chanel V.

    Bubbies home of the best mochi ice cream! With so many flavored. Love that their flavors names comes with a twist. The tastes are extravagant! Gotta love their ice cream cakes as well! Recommend this place when it's a light night snack and if your craving for ice cream. Located in the corner you'll see it.

    (5)

  • Doyer Y.

    Seriously dee lish hess ice creams and mochi. The pies are incredible. Nextvtime i will get eat my balls

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    So good that I have to come here twice during my 6 day vacation at Hawaii. I would come here every day if I had time. I was surprised when I saw they had a cookie butter flavored ice cream mochi! Needless to say, that was delicious. My favorite! All the ice cream mochi flavors are really good so I don't think you'll be disappointed in any of them. They are not too sweet, which I like. I tired the strawberry dark chocolate (dark chocolate ice cream, strawberry mochi), lychee, chocolate peanut butter, guava, green tea, passion fruit, chocolate mint, and chocolate espresso. I got them to go to bring back to the hotel room (it was about a 15 minute drive) so by the time I got back they were kind of soft but still good. I threw the rest in the freezer and the next day they were so much better when they were harder! So definitely do not eat them when they're soft. I wasn't able to try any of their cakes but they looked good.

    (5)

  • Adrienne L.

    Seriously incredible. We were introduced to Bubbies mochi ice cream at our favorite ramen place here in Austin, and I wanted it fresh from the source. This is going to sound crazy, but I definitely tasted an actual difference. We waited in line about 15 minutes because it's college spot right near U of Hawaii, but no matter. It was neat to see how their college experience differed from ours. More surfing and more mochi ice cream, I suppose.

    (5)

  • Sara L.

    Docking one star because it's cash only. Ugh. I hate cash only places. I mean I get it, I'm a penurious Asian too but as a credit card wielding/no cash on hand ever customer...it kills me!!! But anyway, the mochi here is SO GOOD. I don't even know if I can pick a favorite flavor. I got the lychee, chocolate espresso, sakura, green tea, and passion fruit. The passion fruit one is too tart for me. I do think the lychee one is divine. The chocolate espresso one is also very good. But the winner is the Sakura for me. I wish bubbies have a rose mochi! I'm just a big fan of flower flavored ice-cream, strange enough. My brother got the multiple orgasm cake lol. I tried it but I don't know if it's multiple OOOOs. Maybe a singular O. Ok my last gripe but if you're cash only, maybe think about installing an ATM machine inside the store??

    (4)

  • Shruti J.

    I really like mochis but I highly dislike the way they serve the ice cream! Service is not friendly, cashier and server were throwing attitude for no reason. Not friendly at all!!! Also, while serving ice cream, they do not wear gloves neither do they cover their hair while putting their heads through the ice cream freezer. This completely made me not want to visit bubbies again in spite of my love for mochis! I hope that these habits are soon picked up by the servers at bubbies to not disgust customers like me!

    (2)

  • Megan D.

    Super helpful employees and delicious ice cream at a great price! The menu is HUGE, give it a look before you go so you know what you're interested in. Parking can be a challenge, but there are streets around it.

    (5)

  • Rissa K.

    I love this place! Def the best dessert place on the island! You can get mochi ice cream as well as home made ice cream cakes and ice cream! I love their mochi ice cream here. By far the best! Some of my fave flavors are green tea, white choco rasberry and strawberry dark chocolate! This place is cash only! This place gets packed on weekend but it's definitely worth coming to when you're in the area!

    (5)

  • Christopher T.

    They have the best mochi ice cream! The vibe is like a ice cream parlor. Don't let that fool you because customers are lining up outside the door trying to place their order! The sundaes are awesome, and the name of the deserts are super funny. I had the "poke and stroke" last night which was super good for anyone that loves ice cream, you have to come here!

    (5)

  • Jamie O.

    AMAZING mochi ice cream! I heard about this place and wanted to try it while in Hawaii. Their selection for mochi ice cream is unlike I have seen anywhere. I never knew some of the flavors even existed. I ordered 6 flavors: green tea, red bean, mint chip, raspberry chocolate, passion fruit, and guava. My favorite was the passion fruit. It was creamy and refreshing. Their mochi ice cream tastes so much better than the store bought ones. Bubbies will definitely be a go-to spot when I visit Oahu! This place is cash only!

    (5)

  • Mark O.

    Bubbies is yet another Hawaii institution. They've been around as long as I can remember and they have their signature mochi ice cream available in just about every grocery store around. The mochi ice cream is just what it sounds like, small frozen mochi balls stuffed with flavored ice cream. It's impressive how many flavors they have and some of my favorites are lychee, mango and green tea. I also had the chance to try their seasonal pumpkin version this week and it was possibly the best one I've had. In addition to that, they also have lots of ice cream cake varieties to choose from. What is particularly fun about these are the R-rated names that they give to them. Multiple orgasm, Come here little girl, Knock me up on the flower and Functioning prostate are just a few examples of the dirty names these pie slices have. Overall, combined with how late they are open and all of the great unique dessert options, when it comes to ice cream mochi and ice cream pies this place is "as good as it gets".

    (5)

  • TaraMarie P.

    Everyone loves Bubbies because everyone loves sweets and ice cream, right?! Well... everyone but me if that's so, lol. If you've read enough of my reviews, you'd know by know that I'm that girl that can't handle things that are too sweet. Don't worry though, I won't hate on Bubbie's for it :P My girl Trisann always has me coming here. This is like her favorite place in all the land, no joke. She loves ice cream so much, for her birthday I'm always getting her some kind of ice cream printed or themed knick knack or other. Now, I have a love-hate relationship with Bubbie's but it's a playful one. I actually love the place but I'm sad that of all the wonderful treats you can get, I'm only interested in one type of thing: coffee-flavored ice cream. I'd love if there were more of a variety of coffee treats/mixes I could get, but it's okay. If you are a coffee lover, you need to get a slice of "Relationship George" if they still have it or the other one with naughty name that has an espresso layer, vanilla and chocolate, I believe. Damn, now I need to go back so I can figure out what that was. The coffee flavored mochi ice creams are good too, but I've never been too much of a fan of it. It's more of a novelty item than anything else. Nothing particularly amazing about it except the "neat" factor--you can pick it up and eat it with your hands. Just know that the coffee ice cream in that is the same as the one in the slice of ice cream cake. Now, last time I came, I was disappointed with my order, sadly. I wasted half of my ice cream cake because I couldn't eat it. It tasted horrible. I ended up separating the yucky layer from the espresso layer and only ate that. What happened? Well, I asked the cashier which ice cream cake slice was more coffee-like or had more coffee content. There was the normal espresso one that I got last time, and then there was tiramisu also. I looooove a good tiramisu when it's made well and high quality. The cashier recommended me to get that because it was more coffee tasting than the other one, so I gladly went with it. I took one bite of the tiramisu layer and it was... absolutely horrible. It was fake and... licorice-y or rubbery tasting? It kind of tasted like... eggnog? Ick. My goodness, if I had never had tiramisu in my life, that would turn me off from ever wanting to try it. Maybe it was a bad batch or something, but I am never getting it again. Hopefully it was just a bad batch but either way, for the workers: please don't tell me that it's more coffee-like if it's not, lol. Lastly, I suppose I'll comment on the interior. Bubbie's is another one of those local landmark type of places so I wouldn't have it any other way--the inside is very... "mom's old kitchen" and looks outdated but has a certain nostalgic charm whether or not you've been coming here for a long time. It may not be your thing, but I like it. I feel comfortable in that it's not all modernized and following suit with all the other hip venues. Just a tip: come early before the line starts around 10pm. Overall, four stars for now until I feel more confident that the workers really know their ice cream lol. I need to bring more people here so I can hear their opinions and try a spoonful of their treats. Then I'll try to update with a more knowledgeable review. Lastly, I apologize to those who may want some tips on something else other than coffee lol. I don't have anything helpful because coffee ice cream is about the only ice cream I can eat since everything else is too sweet. Hopefully this helps another coffee lover or someone with a lack of a sweet tooth. :)

    (4)

  • Brian P.

    Bubbies is another great example of an overhyped and overrated business on Yelp. We found this place on Yelp and specifically made the trip over after seeing all the great reviews. Very very disappointed! When we arrived we found a line that was literally out the door. This gave us some time to study the extensive menu to figure out what we wanted to try. Since they're famous for their mochi ice cream we ordered 3 different ones: lychee, guava and green tea. Since we also wanted to try their ice cream, we ordered a large sundae w/ 1 scoop of macadamia nut, 1 scoop of coconut and marshmallow sauce. The mochi looked pretty since they come in all different colors but have a very light and almost bland taste. Good price but not very good...even the boxed ones at the grocery store are better! The large sundae looked tiny and comes in a styrofoam bowl with a mountain of whipped cream. Really? This is all we get for nearly 7 bucks? Rip off! Each mouthful is almost all whipped cream because there isn't much ice cream in it at all. Overhyped, overrated, and overpriced! Not worth it and I'm almost disappointed that we made a visit at all. What a waste of money...guess you can't always trust Yelp!

    (2)

  • Rachel S.

    Really? Nearly 5 stars for this place? Oh come now! Brian P. & I went here on 08/31/14 after spending the day at Iolani Palace. One long, hot & sweaty bus ride later, I was ready to taste the best ice cream & mochi of my life. Once we finally figured out where this place was situated, we were greeted by a line that extended out the door. This had to be a great sign! Reviews and accolades plaster the walls. A giant chalkboard cram packed with menu items graces the walls. One problem - the names of the desserts don't tell you a single thing about them. Want to know the general flavor? Is it ice cream, pie or something else? No clue will be gleaned from the super wordy names attached to the desserts. Brian and I, after deciding that we should try more than just the ice cream, decided on two desserts. We got three mochi: lychee, matcha & guava, and one large sundae which consists of 2 scoops of ice cream, one sauce + whipped cream and a gummy bear. We picked macadamia nut, coconut & marshmallow sauce. We ended up with a small Styrofoam bowl of whipped cream engulfing an indistinguishable mass of cold, gooey simple syrup- flavored cream. Disappointing. The mochi were just so-so, a far cry from the best I've ever had. Trader Joe's sells more flavorful mochi in their freezer case - and you get 6 to a package for less than $4. Over hyped, over priced, under flavored and not worth a return trip. P.S. there are no bathrooms so enjoy eating with filthy hands. You can always dip your napkin in the free water to clean off any sticky stuff on your hands from your sundae.

    (2)

  • Nanami M.

    Real ice cream rich & tasty Long line but worth the wait, mochi ice cream is good too if you like mochi.

    (4)

  • Joann Y.

    Not going to lie, Bubbies ice cream is absolute perfectionnnnn. But they're crazy busy and the wait is extremely long that I decided to dock off a star. I'm sorry. They are still number one to me in Hawaii though! Bubbies' crazy flavors makes this place a no-brainer in terms of ice cream. I have tried raspberry sorbet, ube ice cream, banana oreo, irish cream, tiramisu, hazelnut liquor, and so many more! I love all the flavors. However, my favorite item on the menu has got to be the multiple orgasm though. It's a perfect combination of oreo, coffee, and chocolate ice cream. So delicious! The mochi ice cream is a must have here! This is the ultimate place for it with ridiculous flavors from gingerbread, to red velvet, to azuki bean, to raspberry, to salted caramel, and many more. I have tried so many that I have stopped keeping track. I love their seasonal flavors the most since it brings out the festive side of me. Every year I look forward to St. Patricks for their mint oreo. Mhhhhm! The only problem with this location is that it has the most people. The wait can get absurd at late hours when most college students come. I recommend coming at strange times when it's not busy so you have somewhere to sit, talk, and enjoy your ice cream! Otherwise, be careful of the crowd and the limited parking spaces...

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    Mochi was awesome! Homemade ice cream was good. They offer a variety of unique ice cream flavors and desserts. Service wasn't very welcoming and informative for first time visitors considering how this is a major tourist destination. I was drawn to this place after reading about it in a buzzfeed list of 27 Ice Cream Shops You Need To Visit Before You Die. I was impressed to see Bubbies among this short list featuring shops worldwide. But wouldn't put it at the top of my list.

    (4)

  • Kelsey T.

    Been going to the Koko Marina location for years, but switched to this one after moving to Waikiki. The shop may be smaller and the lines longer (at times), but don't let that discourage you! The staff are friendly and happy to let you taste test, and will serve any size scoop(s) you ask for. Hands down, Bubbies is the finest ice cream I have EVER tasted, in Hawaii or anywhere else. Rich, creamy ice cream isn't the only good thing they're serving up, with a wide variety of mochi flavors to choose from if you fancy a snack-to-go. They also do sundaes and ice cream cakes, no doubt as impressive as the rest of their offerings. Whatever you're in the mood to lick, Bubbies is the place to do it!

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Not sure why this place is so highly rated. Aside from the cool and unique names for the various ice cream pies, the ice cream is very plain and nothing fancy. Let me start by saying that we tried everything: strawberry, green tea and lychee mochi ice creams, the multiple orgasm ice cream pie as well as the oreo and the macadamia nut ice cream. Nothing was exceptionally good. All the ice creams were lacking flavor and depth. The lines ridiculously long and only 3 servers working. Would rather go to haagen dazs or henrys place. Was of time and money at bubbies.

    (1)

  • Takashi H.

    People think about sex every seven seconds ... ... perhaps because Bubbies has taught us to think that way since we were kids innocently licking up "Multiple Orgasms" and saying "Come Here Little Girl." I mean, come on now, who doesn't leave Bubbies feeling a little preggers with all the innuendo, licking, and lapping? On a serious note, Bubbies serves sorbet, coffee, milkshakes and things other than ice cream. But who can resist the hand scooped ice cream, ice cream pie, and mochi ice cream? Mochi ice cream available online: -- Azuki bean -- Chocolate espresso -- Chocolate mint (chocolate wrapper and mint ice cream) -- Chocolate vanilla -- Chocolate coconut -- Raspberry white chocolate -- Chocolate peanut butter -- Strawberry dark chocolate chip -- Lychee -- Mango -- Guava -- Sakura (theme song sold separately) -- Strawberry -- Vanilla -- Blueberry -- Pistchio -- Tiramisu -- Li Hing Mango -- Green tea -- Passion fruit (you can mix and match an assortment according to your taste, or which colors strikes your fancy) Craving something not on the list? Send Mr. Robbins (no, not Baskin and Robbins; Keith Robbins) a note and give it a modern feel with one of those new Urban Dictionary slang terms. Keep an eye out for the Donkey Punch pie or Rusty Trombone chocolate dipped cone. Bubbies also supports schools through fundraisers, so you no longer have to cringe from one month's worth of bucket chili. Think about a fridge full of mochi ice cream and you'll see what I'm being so 'chill' about. Bring your own fork because sometimes the plastic ones will break on you. That's when you'll have to roll your sleeves up and get serious about that Multiple Orgasm.

    (5)

  • Ululani C.

    Me and the boyfriend recently moved to town, so Bubbies is only 5 minutes away from our home!! YAY!! We finally made our way there on a late Saturday nite, and of course, they still had a line out the door. The mochi ice cream is to die for. Better to get them from there instead at the grocery store.

    (4)

  • Lily N.

    The place is really well decorated and looks really cute inside , it was my first time here and I tried the Mochi since that's what they're kinda known for , I ordered the peanut butter , Azuki bean , and choco chip mint Mochi and a cone of the macadamia ice cream. Honestly their Mochi was THE BEST Mochi I've ever had omg like the texture was really soft and really flavorful , their ice cream is homemade I think ? It was good but I thought the Mochi just overrides all haha and it was pretty cheap ! I think this is a good place to take your family to get some Dessert after dinner oh and their cakes look really good too! but I'll be yet to try that next time .

    (4)

  • Tamara S.

    Overall, I usually have a really pleasant experience when I come here. The ice cream and other treats they offer are always delicious and the workers are (usually) very friendly and helpful. Tonight, however, I wasn't too pleased with the service from one of the male workers. He came off kind of rude and I didn't appreciate his tone when he told my friend to "speak up". He could have found a more polite way to ask her to speak louder. I understand it was loud but that doesn't mean you forget your manners. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed my mochi ice cream and scoop of strawberry ice cream :) I'll just chalk it up to that guy was having a bad night or something. Won't stop me from coming back again!

    (4)

  • James H.

    Very witty menu, though I didn't get a chance to try any of their concoctions. They had a fantastic comprehensive mochi menu which my group did try (we ordered 3 of every flavor) and all of them were flavorful for the most part. The Lychee is probably the best. No wait time which was great also.

    (5)

  • Rachel Lynn B.

    Girl with braces helped my group of friends and I. She was not customer friendly. Who are you? Me: Do you have gelato mochi? Girl behind counter: No. It's ice cream. It's called Mochi Ice Cream. Why are you answering me like I'm stupid? I ended up not buying it because of her dirty attitude. Next my friend orders and questions the menu prices. My friend: How much is the Mochi? Girl behind counter: The price is up there. *points* Are you kidding? Her attitude is horrible. I never experienced this type of behavior in my life and I live in Las Vegas and everyone is rude. I had the Multiple Orgasm. It was good though. I won't come back. On to the next location!

    (1)

  • Grace S.

    OK, maybe I was too harsh in my first review. I am still not too keen on the "funny" names for deserts, and the fact that the business doesn't take plastic. Second time I went I was a little more prepared, and I did not have to run around the town looking for an ATM, because I actually brought cash. My ice cream wasn't very sweet this time, maybe it was just that kind. Overall, it is an OK place to get a desert. I also like the fact that they stay open till very late. You never know when you need to get your ice cream fix on. I also like that they sell ice cream by weight. I don't like to order large portions, and this is perfect for me. Also kudos for having water for guests.

    (4)

  • Chris A.

    If you visit Oahu, you have to visit Bubbies! It is by far the best, highest quality ice cream and mochi shop I've ever been to.

    (5)

  • Austin C.

    I loooooooove desserts....wish I lived here so I could come by every now and then to try different desserts! Sadly, it's just vacation and I can only try a few things. The knock me up on the blower was interesting. Oreo cookie crust, mint ice cream, choc fudge topped with whip cream and I believe another flavor ice cream inside. It was good. Wife really liked the guava, lychee, and azuki bean mochi. I would definitely come back! The only thing that sucked and I would deduct half a star is that it is only cash. I don't like carrying cash so it's a bit inconvenient for me but most people carry so you should be fine. There are so many yummy places to try but will keep this in the list of revisits to try some other desserts! The staff is super friendly and always very helpful! Please be nice and clean up after yourselves. There is a garbage on the way out so its on ur way anyway.

    (5)

  • Ivy Lou H.

    This is old fashioned mom and pop style ice cream with a no credit cards retro style way of business. The owners have taken great pains to come up with clever and funny names for their ice cream cakes, sundays, etc. so take a look at the menu before or after you ogle the frozen buttermilk goodness in front of you. If you're a Green Tea lover like I am then be sure to try the ice cream bearing that name and you be licking the cone wishing it would never end.

    (3)

  • Angela A M.

    most people come to Bubbies for their mochi ice cream, which is delicious! BUTTTTT, if you ask me, their ice cream desserts are the real show stoppers. hubby went against the grain and grabbed a MUDPIE. HELLO.... bomb!!!! the world stopped spinning as soon as that coffee ice cream and thick fudge hit my tongue. i had just planned to have one bite... but then it was followed by another and another... and yup, pretty soon i'm sure hubby wasn't so happy he offered me a bite! ungodly amazingness!!!! best kona pie of my entire life. i also had their seasonal flavored mochi ice cream, the White Russian... so delish!!!

    (5)

  • Anna Z.

    Had the mochi. So much selection! Covers the basics and also a few fun flavors. We got the vanilla, green tea, guava and sakura. The sakura (cherry blossom?) flavor was the adventurous one of the four but I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It's very subtle so you shouldn't be worried about a mouth full of pollen hahaha. The outside shell has the cherry blossom flavor and the inside is basically vanilla. A nice balance. My favorite was the guava one. Also a fruit/flavor I don't like anywhere outside of Hawaii. :)

    (5)

  • Francis M.

    The girl in the front counter with the braces was very rude. I was just asking simple questions and she can't even give straight answers and has an attitude. Horrible customer service. Will not be coming back. The orgasm cake was good tho.

    (1)

  • Joyce L.

    Bubbies is the best ice cream store in Hawaii to me. I drive over 10 miles to get ice cream when I'm in the mood for it. Parking can be challenging especially during busy dating hours like 7pm-ish. By that time, there's usually a line out the door. Don't fear, line does move quite smoothly and quick. My usual flavor is green tea or oreo. They usually have a dozen different flavors. I also like their pie cut ice cream like First Date. Yes, they have unusual names for their pie ice creams. But that's what makes it a fun place. Their mochi ice creams are awesome too! They have so many flavors to choose from. Lychee is my favorite for mochi ice cream.

    (5)

  • Paige S.

    Dear bubbies, please have extra menus outside at night for your eager customers to review. I swear this would speed up the ordering process for people who are especially indecisive like me :) Also: CASH ONLY CASH ONLY CASH ONLY! Not sure where the nearest ATM is but id hate to lose my prized spot in line because I didn't have cash! And bring plenty of cash because this place isn't cheap! But so worth it! Tips: This place has a lot to offer as the name states, they are popular for mochi ice cream but they do have ice cream, ice cream cakes, ice cream pies and speciality ice cream desserts. Be a smart patron and review their menu ahead of time since lines can be long. Location & Parking: Strange. Located on University Ave, parking is hard to find but there seems to be some on the street, some in the vicinity of the restaurant and behind it sharing the lot with other restaurants. Ambiance: Homey, and smells clean. Where as places like daves/scoop of paradise smell of waffles and ice cream. Its bright and cheerful, lots of movement and hustle and bustle at night. Ample seating in the back of the space. Service: is slow because the menu is just so large and you are just ovewhelmed. The staff trys very hard to accommodate everyone and make the line move faster. I kind of wish they had more people on staff. If you've never been here before I highly suggest reviewing the menu and getting mochis AND some sort of ice cream.....also when ordering go with your GUT! It cannot lead you wrong here! What we ordered: 12 mochis, and Ice Cream cake. Mochis: All were wonderful and the flavor combos are wonderful! Great to order mochis and bring them home to snack on during the week. Staff will hold mochis in freezer for you if you stay in house to eat. The First Night: White chocolate ice cream with oreo cookies, and splattered with fine belgian chocolate on an oreo rasp berry crust. The slices are bigger than I expected. The ice cream itself is good, on a scale from 1-5, 5 being mindblowingly delicious, it sits at a solid 3.5 - it is creamy, and tasted more like vanilla than white chocolate. It was not full bodied flavor and could have more in my opinion. The crust was delicious and I wish it was thicker to match the size of the ice cream! All in all, 3.5 out of 5 for this cake! Multiple Orgasm: Oreo, Espresso and Chocolate Ice creams layered on an oreo crust topped w/fudge: holy cow! Solid 5/5, if you like espresso/coffee, this cake is for you, the addition of oreo takes it to another level. I was very jealous of his cake and snuck in more than a few bites! Size of the cake was larger than expected as well but in my opinion, not so much a sharing size if you like sweets! ;) What you should order: I think everything we got here was great! If you are in the area and had dinner somewhere else, this place is worth checking out to get your dessert fix. There is truly something for everyone! Can't wait to go back!

    (4)

  • Heather P.

    Delicious!! The ice cream here is amazing. I had the vanilla chocolate dipped mochi and the bubbacious. The line was long but it was definitely worth the wait.

    (5)

  • Monica C.

    OH EM GEE!!! I LOVE mochi, and this was the best ice cream mochi I've ever had in my whole 24 years of existence!!! I've been eating mochi out of a box from Asian supermarkets most of my life. When I became an adult, I would order it at sushi places but HAWAII, the day I bit into a mochi from Bubbies, I took a moment to think about how far I've come LMAO. I literally took a moment of silence, that first bite... Words cannot describe and I won't even begin too. Please do yourself a favor and eat some mochis for ME, you won't regret it, I promise. I can't speak to those scandalous sounding ice cream cakes and dessert novelties. Those names though... LOL First of all, the mochi is HOMEMADE. Exceptional quality, the rice cake is chewy and not too thick. The ice cream is creamy and pack full of flavor. Um did I mention they have at least +20 flavors per day? I could just live there HAHAHAHA and just eat different flavors for breakfast, lunch and dinner... Seriously! The flavors taste non-artificial, I could tell that the ice cream was made with love from ohana. The exotic flavors are magical! I had melona, guava, Sakura, mango, lychee, honeydew, lilokoi (passion fruit), etc. Please don't judge me, haha I ate this in one sitting! Afterwards, I laid on the beach wanting more. They have other flavors such as green tea, chocolate, strawberry, etc. Fail on my part for not snapping a pic of the flavor board as an example! I'm sorry yelpers! The ice cream within the rice cake is really velvety. It tasted almost like a creamy sorbet, not too heavy. The perfect ratio for rice cake and ice cream. At $1.10 each, this is a STEAL. The place is a bit tiny, we had the one person order- one person save a spot routine. Service is alright but I didn't mind! Grab a seat and enjoy!

    (5)

  • Helen M.

    If you've never had Bubbies mochi ice cream before, I can almost guarantee you'll start believing that all mochi ice cream predecessors are inferior, and become unable to eat anything less than Bubbies mochi ice cream again. Geez, how many times can I say Bubbies mochi ice cream, hahha? Bubbies mochi ice cream!!! Before Bubbies, I was pretty content with going to the supermarket (Don Quixote to be exact) and getting any random mochi ice cream box whenever the craving hit. Seriously, mochi + ice cream.... No brainer, right? But then one day, Bubbies was on sale and I figured, I might as well. Supermarket Bubbies is the gateway ice cream to driving yourself from Aiea to Manoa for just for ice cream, man. I think the most important thing is their mochi - super thin and perfect consistency - never hard, perfectly chewy. The ice cream flavors are true to the item they're emulating. For example, lychee flavor smells and tastes exactly like the fruit - this one is strong and fragrant. Yet, my favorite, the green tea, is subtle and not too sweet. I totally recommend this location for mochi ice cream (that's what they're famous for!), or even just stopping by the grocery store for a box to be more cost effective.

    (5)

  • Josh B.

    This really is the place to go if you want to get something sweet. It's open late and they have so many unique creations that you're bound to find one of your ole favorites or maybe even venture out and try something new like a Functioning Prostate or a Come Here Little Girl. The names sound kind of devilish or maybe even naughty but if you're a tourist, that's why you're probably on vacation anyway....for a little adventure and excitement mixed with rest and relaxation. People have mentioned the parking. Yeah....it's Hawaii soooooooooooo yeah. Figure it out! Yes, bring cash, because they don't have time to be swipin' and signin'. It's too busy in there to have some debit card user who forgot their PIN block themselves out by trying 3 times with the wrong password slow the rest of the line down. This joint is small inside as well but there is an extended dining room and perfect little tables along the edges if you want to sit and eat. I got the green tea ice cream. Yusssssssssss Gawd! It.......was........amazing. It had a strong green tea flavor and wasn't overly lactose-y and non-potent. Dare I say they made it from scratch? I don't know but we debated going back to get another bowl after we got back to the hotel since it was that good. Even though it was hecka busy, the scoop mavens that were running the joint were really nice and pleasant and didn't give off that "Aww eff here comes another one" vibe when new folks entered from the street. This is definitely worth a stop if you're in the area. And the price is just right for one scoop or six or whatever.

    (5)

  • Kelehua K.

    Such a great spot for a late night treat. As always, I go with the Multiple Orgasm pie! It's delicious! Parking is fine. Don't forget - CASH ONLY! I had to go to the bar next door to get cash out of the ATM. It's a cute little ice cream shop with many choices. Perfectly located on University Ave, close to UH! You can sit down to eat and enjoy your ice cream. Great date spot!

    (5)

  • Jon M.

    Came in for a treat which is always great! Girl helped us while the guy is teaching a new worker, as a line formed out the door, the dude still teaches and leaves the girls helping everyone by herself. Bravo to the girl who kept her cool and smile and helped everyone!

    (3)

  • E B.

    Mochi ice cream: delicious, cheaper, and self contained! We loved combining the green tea and adzuki bean mochis.

    (5)

  • Kevin W.

    Mochi Ice Cream! Cash only! Service was so so. I understand the high rating because the it is so cheap but we have something similar in Little Tokyo in LA so it wasn't anything special to me. I really like the tropical unique flavors. Mochi Ice Cream - $1.10 each. Buying 3 is not a deal, you still pay the same. I tried Chocolate Peanut Butter, Green Tea, and Lychee. Chocolate Peanut Butter, mochi had a light chocolate flavor and the ice cream was peanut butter flavored. Green Tea, plain mochi colored green with green tea ice cream. Lychee, plain mochi with lychee ice cream. All the ice cream tasted like you expect. The mochi was soft and chewy. Very tasty treat on any hot day. Waffle Cone Ice Cream - $3.48 - They weigh the ice cream, so you pay for how much you want. I tried Macadamia Nut and Peanut Butter Cup. Both were very good and creamy.

    (4)

  • Angel H.

    We came here on a Friday night and the line was out the door. I didn't know how busy they get because I usually come in the day and it's nowhere as busy. I usually like to try the different single scoop flavors on a sugar cone when I come here. However, we just had dinner at Karai Crab and I was stuffed so I decided on a mochi ice cream instead. Lychee is my fave, so that's what I got. The hubby likes the chocolate vanilla. One positive about this place is that they always have different flavors that other ice cream places don't. The rice pudding caught my eye so I'm going to have to go back for that. One negative is that they sell ice cream by weight so you never know how much your cone is going to be depending on how big they make your scoop.

    (4)

  • Raechel S.

    Good gracious....talk about gluttony and pure amazingness! After coming back from North Shore and not feeling like shaved ice options there (Matsumoto's is highly overrated), we decided to try out this mom and pop place. As soon as we got in, we knew we had come to the right dessert spot. They have a glass display of ice cream cake slices, so if you're having a hard time deciding, these will make your decision even harder! We got one scoop of homemade ice cream and two slices of their funnily named desserts. I wish I remembered the names, but truth be told, everything was just scrumptious.

    (5)

  • Darin O.

    Ohhh - decadence, Hand Made taste, more than just comfort food, good food to talk about and only if possible to bring home for others to experience. Island favorite is truly deserved. NOT only are they great but I do not know anyone that does not like them. There is a favor and a taste and a style that anyone and everyone can enjoy. Others do mochi ok, others do ice cream ok, but they are the only ones that I know of that pull off doing both together to perfection. Island Asian Fusion is an understatement and the Food Network has to come on down and just take a tasting to see what the hype is all about and know that it is not hype. My dad can be a picky boring eater- meat and potatoes are about the only thing he wants to eat even visiting here in HI. But he will go for something different if I tell him it is ice cream and he tries it and loves it just like the rest of us.

    (5)

  • Celina Q.

    I scream! You scream! We all scream for ice cream! My normal Bubbies run consists of mocha ice cream or ice cream by the cone. I always knew there was more on the menu, but my taste buds wanted cool ice cream ASAP. The line is usually long at night or on the weekends, but the staff are on it, and get groups through quickly. Cash preferred business. On this visit to Bubbies, I was coerced into to try something new, and different; a Banana Split. This beaut comes with 3 scoops of your choice of ice cream and 3 choices of toppings. PLUS they cover it with whipped cream, chopped nuts and sprinkles. That's SIX toppings people! All in all, my advice- try something new at your favorite place! What you get might surprise you.

    (4)

  • Jake C.

    Yelp 365 Challenge 2015 #60/365 Bubbies is a hot spot for patrons of all ages, because who doesn't love ice cream? The fact that Bubbies closes later than all of the other ice cream shops gives them an advantage as well. Don't forget about their signature mochi ice cream either! One thing to know about Bubbies: It's ALWAYS busy. Their location is unbeatable, especially for those college students looking for a sweet, late night snack. Even at 11 o'clock at night on a Tuesday, the line can go out the door! Bubbies offers different types of pies, ice cream cakes, ice cream, shakes, mochi ice cream, and even coffee. I've never ordered just ice cream from here, primarily mochi ice cream, but I noticed the other night that they have interesting ice cream flavors, such as "Chocolate Jack Daniels"... very interesting. On our most recent trip, I ordered the peanut butter shake, and Rachel ordered the More Than a Mouthful ice cream cake. The shake tasted pretty good, but it was a little too small for my taste (and price - $6.50). Rachel's ice cream cake was pretty cool (no pun intended). One end had fudge, another end had some kind of dark chocolate crust, with two different ice creams in the middle. I actually broke a spoon trying to eat the ice cream cake because it was so hard! It still tasted pretty good though. A couple of gripes I have with Bubbies: -They only accept cash -Inside is small I don't understand why they only accept cash. I don't understand why any business still only accepts cash. Isn't it 2015?? I mean people are using iPads as registers now for goodness sake! Still, despite that, you can't really get past the fact that Bubbies is a great, consistent ice cream joint with an old school feel. Just make sure you hit the ATM before you stop by!

    (4)

  • Kris B.

    How does one go wrong with Bubbies? If you're new in town, or just visiting - try the mochi ice cream. They have a great variety of flavors from rich (Chocolate Peanut Butter) to fruity and light (Passion Fruit). Grab 1, 3 or 6 ... or if you're feeling really good - one of every flavor! If you're not feelin the mochi ice cream, they have ice cream cakes. More importantly, they have waffle cones for your good old-fashioned ice cream scoops. They weigh the scoops to charge you appropriately. My favorites include Oreo, Banana Royal, and Strawberry. If you're not even feelin any of that, ask for a shake or malt! I personally do Banana Peanut Butter when they have the ice cream or even Strawberry Malt. And I'm never disappointed! Yes, the line gets ridiculous, it's right down the road from UH. BUT their service is always on-point with their young college crowd. Fun atmosphere, good amount of seating for the space they have. Always always always come to Bubbies when you can!

    (5)

  • Kayla M.

    Four stars only because they are always so busy! Their mochi ice cream is the best. But everything they make is delicious. Yes, I should be licking something.

    (4)

  • Ashley P.

    Multiple orgasm is my favorite ice cream cake hands down! Every layer of ice cream was delicious! Even the crust had me drooling. This place only takes cash, but that's not a problem for me. It's nice and clean inside and definitely worth going back

    (5)

  • Darrell P.

    We came here with some yelpy friends the other night but didn't actually get my banana split fix on because I was blindsided by the mochi ice cream Janice H. had oreded. So I had to come back again and get my fill. All the mochi we ordered was super ono but I like sour/tangy stuff and the passion fruit stood out the most. If it makes me squint, even a little, its a winnah! The banana split with vanilla mac nut, strawberry shortcake and blueberry ice cream with an assortment of toppings was very good but who put the gummy bears in there!? Nothing like biting into a cold gummy bear! But it was still good. With all these crazy names for ice cream, I can't help to think how a parent would explain to a child when they ask them, "what's a multiple orgasm?" If it were me, I would have to tell everyone in line, "Excuse me! Everybody! It's cover your ears time! I got some explaining to do!" Hahaha! That would be a twist. The lines are long at times because only two people are working the counter but it does move along. There's also a decent amount of seating as well. Parking is tight. Park at Burger King lot or the Jiffy Lube lot and walk through the bushes and your there. Don't forget its CASH ONLY!

    (5)

  • Patrick G.

    I absolutely love Bubbies' mochi ice cream treats. They are just like a normal mochi, only frozen and with ice cream inside of them! The flavors vary from fruity (cherry, raspberry, lilikoi, etc.) to desserty (peanut butter, green tea, coconut, etc.) and cover all combinations in between. The shop itself is small and usually full of people. The line can be long, but it is definitely worth it. Another thing to note is that the business is cash only, so come prepared. Overall, I would highly recommend Bubbies for anyone looking for great ice cream and dessert options. They have all flavors and sizes and the experience is well worth the wait in a long line.

    (5)

  • Donna L.

    Very cute old school lookin' ice cream/mochi spot! I came here for some mochi. I got mango, strawberry and green tea mochis. They come in a cute little plastic plate. The mochis are amazing! Tasted very fresh! The outer dough was very soft and chewy. I'm from California so the only mochi I ever had are the frozen ones from the Asian markets, which I use to think was bomb--but not no more! So happy to have tried fresh mochi. It honestly does not even compare to the boxed frozen mochi. This is one of the spots that should be visited when you're visiting Hawaii. My bf got the cookies and cream ice cream on a cone and he loved it, he said it was creamy and rich.

    (5)

  • Steven O.

    Came here a few years ago when visiting the islands. It was my first time. I was amazed of the Mochi Ice Cream and the variety of flavors they had. I was also laughing while waiting in line because of the creative funny names of ice cream creations. Let's just say "Eat my Balls" and "Poke & Stroke" struck the funny bone lmao! The line was long, but it was worth it. This place is close to the college, so you'll see alot of college students walking into this place chillin. The Mochi flavors I tried out were Raspberry white chocolate, Green Tea, Chocolate Mint, Guava, Mango, and Tiramisu. The Guava and Raspberry white chocolate was good. This place also serves Sorbet, Coffee, and Milkshakes. If you are ever out in Honolulu , stop by this place and give it try.

    (4)

  • Alexander G.

    Best local ice cream shop in Honolulu! Everything is homemade. They have many flavors, today's choice for me was double chocolate chocolate chip! The decor can only be described as olde tyme ice cream shoppe! Wooden tables and chairs, antique bottles and ice cream memorabilia, and lots if kitschy things fill the same area. They have ample hours (including being open late night for those post-drinking ice cream binges). They only negative is the lines, usually only two or three people are working so it can be a long wait!

    (5)

  • Eighh L.

    A bit overrated. Long lines in and out the establishment. The ice cream was nothing to write home about. The mochi tasted like the leading brand sold at the local market.

    (3)

  • Anh B.

    I think I am in heaven!! I normally not a big fans of ice cream, but I'll eat it anyway. I do love Mochi ice cream and I got to say this is the best ice cream place I ever had. Not to sweet but just right. The line here is really long but it's so worth the wait. I order 6 Mochi's for $6.50. I got vanilla, green tea, lychee, strawberry, passion, raspberry. OMGS it tasted so good. My flavor is Lychee. Some people might like it and some don't, but who care! I love it. Just a little hint of lychee flavor, just how I like it. Green tea taste like good green tea. Vanilla is vanilla. Oh man passion Mochi is so good!! Every flavorful. Raspberry is pretty good too. The green tea ice cream is so good and we got the banana flavor. I can't believe the banana ice cream was so good!!

    (5)

  • Melina P.

    It has been OVER a decade since I've been to Bubbies & I must say the ice cream is NOTHING like I remember. I was so sad watching so many of their shops close down over the years as I was growing up so when my friends & I had dinner at Kit N Kitchen last night, I was SO excited because Bubbies is right around the corner. My aunt used to bring me to this location when I was little & we would always get a macadamia nut cone & we would sit in the car in the parking lot & count how many Mac nuts we each got. I remember the ice cream being so delicious & almost buttery/caramel tasting & we could get anywhere from 8-12 Mac nuts apiece. Well last night I basically got plain old vanilla ice cream with a whopping THREE Mac nuts in my waffle cone. WTF? It's still super cheap (less than $4) but I would've been happier with a tiny styrofoam bowl of delicious gelato at Ala Moana for about the same price. Guess it'll be another decade or more before I even consider returning :-(

    (1)

  • E T.

    This place puts most ice cream shops to shame. Ice cream, ice cream cakes, dipped cones and mocha ice cream....it's like walking into Charlie's chocolate factory. The lychee mochi ice cream was absolutely perfect, my fav over guava and green tea. The Multiple Orgasms did not disappoint. My mouth had 3 to be precise: one for the chocolate ice cream, one for the closest thing to fudge I've ever seen in icing version and one for the Oreo crust which time warped me back to my childhood birthday parties.

    (4)

  • Christine S.

    This is definitely a concept that is unique and only to be found in Hawaii. They make mochi ice cream fresh there, and there is tons of variety to choose from! I judge mochi-serving places as to whether or not they sell azuki bean mochi, and they do! I love it.

    (5)

  • shelby r.

    Best mochi ice cream in the most delightful flavors. My boyfriend who doesn't eat mochi ice cream very much was hooked after Bubbies. If you are in HI do not miss this gem of a place!

    (5)

  • Jenn A.

    This place is so freakin' good!!! I can't describe it!!! I love, love, love, it!!! This is true mochi ice cream, not the kind that come in that little tan and brown box you find in the Asian markets. You know what I'm talking about, the kind that come in Kona coffee flava, green tea, or strawberry. Bubbies is the real deal!!!! I'm going back to visit in May and I'm so hitting this place. My favorite mochi flavahs are sakura, azuki bean, and when in season mango. It's soooo good, creamy, and the mochi is the right consistency. The other stuff they have is also good and decadent, their shakes, pies, other ice creams, good on a hot summer day. I love reading their chalkboard with the hilarious/witty names they have given their combinations, that alone is worth the loli-gaggin' when you're trying to figure out what you want to try!

    (5)

  • Jill Y.

    Why bother writing a review about Bubbies when over 200 ppl have already done so? Hmm, I guess because I really love Bubbies and I just went there a few day ago. I go to Bubbies when I really feel the need for some mochi ice cream (lilikoi, please!) or pumpkin ice cream (with a waffle cone!) Parking is kinda funky, but you will find a space. If you have never been, I encourage you to try the mochi ice cream and the regular ice cream, but I'd stay away from the pre-made desserts because the chocolate fudge on the top of most of them isn't up to par. Bubbies...I love you.

    (5)

  • Alyssa K.

    I love all the *ahem* creative names of all the ice cream. mochi ice cream is great!

    (5)

  • Nina L.

    I tried Bubbies at the strong urging of a friend and wow. She wasn't kidding. The mochi ice cream is soooooo yummy! I tried (and LOVED) the lychee (very refreshing), pineapple coconut (pinapple mochi with coconut ice cream center), and chocolate mint (chocolate mochi with mint ice cream). My husband had a vanilla root beer float with their "Ultimate Vanilla Ice Cream", which really is the "ultimate" - very creamy and flavorful with lots of vanilla bean specks scattered about.

    (5)

  • Leah C.

    I love the assorted mochis I can chose from! (Its much cheaper than going to the grocery store when/if you think about it!) And if I'm feeling real good *italicized*, I'll have a Multiple Orgasm! ;) *See photo*

    (4)

  • Sally C.

    Homemade mochi Ice cream, a must to try. Desert heaven place to eat in Hawaii !! Only thing is the parking might be hard

    (5)

  • Melissa F.

    Interesting names for desserts and mochi ice cream?! YES PLEASE. The lychee and green tea were soo yummy. After we got our ice cream, I wanted more but then there was a LOONNNNNG LINE by then.

    (5)

  • Nick N Parker S.

    Bubbies is very good! Love love love the mochies!!! Ice cream is very very good too!! Tried a piece of cake and was so so!! Stick to mochies they're the best I've ever had!!! The chocolate mint was to die for!!

    (5)

  • Ryan M.

    Tasty mochi but didn't blow my socks off. I'm not really sure why it has this incredibly high ranking. I like the creative flavors. My peanut butter and chocolate was the best. I enjoyed my raspberry chocolate as well. Not super weird, but both very good. The atmosphere is neat. Very college-like, took me back to my days at University of Maryland. Lots of booths just perfect for munching on some ice cream/yogurt and talking about hook ups. I'd go back, but don't think it's amazing.

    (3)

  • Cynthia Y.

    MmMMmm fat kid heaven! Best fresh mochi ice cream, ever! It's $1.10ish each, for it's a little less when you purchase quantities of 3, 6 or 12. Also, awesome ice creams as well! Loved the green tea mochi and the macadamia nut ice cream! So delish! Friendly workers. Lots of places to sit inside. Cash only.

    (4)

  • Michele M.

    When you walk into this ice cream parlor, you are transported a few decades back. Love the old-fashioned charm. Unfortunately, being a lactose intolerant person, it was a bummer that there were no sorbet mochi flavors. Only ice cream mochi. It was a nice gift to take to friends for an evening treat. There's also containers or cones or ice cream. There is sorbet available for scoops. Think I'll continue to visit when I want to be transported back to my childhood or when I need an after dinner sweet for an ice cream loving friend...

    (4)

  • Kaileen Y.

    Oh Bubbies, Bubbies, Bubbies... I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Bubbies. However, this place definitely has a way of making me feel dirty every time I walk through the doors. Not because it is literally run down and filthy, because it certainly is not. But, because of the names of the items on their menu. Multiple Orgasm. Poke & Stroke Sundae. More Than a Mouthful. Come Here Little Girl. Prisoner of My Mind. Honestly, if I didn't already know this was an ice cream and dessert parlor, I would probably be terrified. But, I have to give them credit for their creativity! Aside from the rather inappropriate names of some of their desserts, everything here is to die for! You can't go wrong with whatever you end up ordering. If all else fails & you can't decide on what you wanna try, just go with their signature mochi ice cream, which they have a variety of different flavors to choose from.

    (5)

  • Mimi C.

    Mochi mochi mochi!!!! My cat would be afraid (her name ... Mochi puahahaha). bubbies sells mochi ice cream at $1.00 a piece and also has homemade ice cream. you can just about do anything you want with their sweets - mix it, dress it up...whatever you want. chocolate dipped mochi ice cream? sure! We got the sakura, green tea and chocolate espresso mochi ice cream. DELICIOUS! I loved the sakura one the best ... very different and very creamy inside. I think I actually like it a little better than the ones we got in Japan, called Mochi Cream (though, I think it's a little bigger) also not as sweet as Mikawaya ones. We only sampled a little of their ice cream ... and knew it was dense. YUM. Will be back for more! Oh.. FYI, you wait about 10 minutes for your mochi ice cream to thaw ... then proceed to eat with abandon. =) *sweet eats!!!! *

    (5)

  • Malynne S.

    Mochi ice cream is the new cupcake and if you haven't tried one yet, then you're lame. If you still need encouragement, then here are a few reasons to go to Bubbies: *You won't forget your FIRST NIGHT at Bubbies *Finishing a whole slice of ice cream cake is TOTAL INSANITY, but totally worth it *I swear, eating a dozen mochies will give you MULTIPLE ORGASMs (if not a stomach ache) *The line at Bubbies may get long but if you wait patiently, you won't be RUNNING ON EMPTY for long *Listing off all my favorite mochi flavors is MORE THAN A MOUTHFUL *Bubbies KEEPS IT UP ALL NIGHT until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays I L-LO-LO-LOVE BUBBIES!!

    (5)

  • Sheen V.

    Visited twice during our 7 day stay in Hawaii Though its more well -known for its mochi flavor but I enjoyed other tropical flavor than mochi. For me coconut almond ice cream was the best. A must visit..

    (5)

  • Angelica Z.

    Best Ice-cream and post-dinner dessert on the island. Love me some green tea ice cream. Cheesecake flavors are bomb. The ice cream is so creamy, it almost seems to be gelato.

    (5)

  • Vince J.

    Honey dew mochi and cantaloupe ice cream! So tasty! It gets crowded at night time. I went during the day and there were barely any people. Must go here if you're visiting Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Christina S.

    The best ice cream shop ever!!!!!! I love that it is a small mom & pop ice cream shop that makes small batches of really good ice cream and desserts. I have been going there since I was really little so it's a nostalgic place for me as well. Their ice cream is the smoothest, creamiest, and best tasting I've had anywhere. I am in love with their mochi ice cream (my favorites are chocolate espresso, lychee, and guava) and the multiple orgasm cake is AMAZING! They give you a HUGE slice of the dense ice cream cake made of layers of chocolate, coffee and oreo ice cream on a Oreo crumb crust topped with chocolate fudge and chocolate sprinkles. YUM!!!! I don't think you can find a better ice cream shop anywhere!

    (5)

  • Jamie K.

    Delicious! If you have noticed my long line of ice cream reviews, this place is quite special. My local Hawaiian friend took me to this place as I was wanting to try eat at more local spots. She brought me here and I instantly fell in love. Their ice cream and mochi are to die for. Their sakura mochi was all I ordered with a scoop of green tea ice cream. I sampled a few flavors and they were all delicious! Their mochi is not like the typical packaged mochi. It is soft and just made right. The menu is quite amusing to read because the flavors of cakes and ice cream are all unique in their own way. I would come here again without any hesitation if I were to come back to Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Rudy F.

    This is the first time we went to Bubbies during the day. All the years past, we've gone late at night and there was always a line out the door. This time, since it was like 4pm, there was no one even in the store. Last year, we bought it and took it back to the Marriott Ko Olina Beach Club and put it in the freezer to save for the next day. Unfortunately my daughter left the freezer door slightly ajar overnight, so when we went to eat it the next day, it was all melted. :( So this time, we went & ate it at the store. We got our usual, the Choc Mint, Choc Dipped Strawberry, Cantelope, and Honeydew...all their "specials." Loved it. It was 12 mochi ice creams for $11.75. They only take cash. So it's just about $1 for each mochi. Expensive...but good.

    (4)

  • Nicole L.

    You can't just eat one. Mochi ice creams are $1 each or 3 for $2.95. Just go for the 3 order, you'll save yourself from having to wait in line twice. We ordered: guava, green tea, lychee. Like them all, liked the lychee the best. They're small so it's not hard to eat 3 yourself. They serve them super frozen so you can eat them hard or wait until they soften up a bit. This is also one place open late in Honolulu so it's a great place for a late night snack.

    (4)

  • Wendy C.

    Finally got to check out Bubbies Mochi Icecream late last night. I wasn't really all too impressed with them. I don't really understand what the difference is between Bubbies Mochi Icecream and the type you buy in the local grocery market in the ice cream Aisle. Maybe a slight advantage in that they have more of a selection on flavors??? But taste wise, just a normal mochi ice cream. I wouldn't wait in a long line for this again.

    (3)

  • Janet C.

    This has now become my favorite ice cream place! I had three scoops: oreo, macadamia nut, and vanilla. I absolutely loved oreo and macadamia nut! Cookies and cream is my usual favorite and this Oreo ice cream blew my mind! My friends had the matcha and espresso. Those were delicious too! We are having dinner purposefully near Bubbies so that we can come back here after dinner. Better than Fosselman's(for you Los Angeles people)!

    (5)

  • Jordan C.

    I think you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone that dislikes mochi ice creams, especially when it is made by bubbies! They offer tons of flavors for the mochi's, we got the strawberry, red bean, vanilla, chocolate espresso, green tea, passion, and a chocolate dipped vanilla. Not particularly fond of the chocolate dipped mochi... but the other ones were good. They are served quite frozen, so I would recommend letting them sit and thaw a little bit before enjoying, otherwise the mochi is a bit tougher than normal. They also offer obscenely named ice cream cakes and pies. We tried a slice of the multiple orgasm, which is a fudge topped chocolate, cappuccino, and oreo ice cream cake with an oreo crust. My favorite part of the cake was the coffee ice cream.

    (4)

  • Virginia R.

    Always my favorite place for homemade ice cream. Also a favorite to take my relatives to, when they're visiting Hawaii. One down side? Parking is absolutely disastrous, and there's always a really long wait since the lines out to the road.

    (4)

  • Kimberly B.

    Lychee. Green tea. Chocolate peanut butter. All were big wins. But not sure why they don't have standard chocolate ice cream mochi. They only have chocolate espresso, chocolate mint, chocolate dipped vanilla, etc., or chocolate peanut butter. So strange that they wouldn't have just plain chocolate! Anyway, the mochi are $1 each and they put your order in a plastic bag or container, depending on how much you purchase.

    (5)

  • Denise K.

    I understand why people like it so much - it's fairly cheap, lots of flavors to choose from. But the mochi ice cream you can buy at the grocery store is way better, mochi wise! Mikawaya mochi ice cream might have limited flavors, but the mochi is so soft and chewy, unlike the hard mochi at bubbies. Bubbies does have great ice cream though. I love getting a scoop of the bananas fosters in a waffle cone.

    (3)

  • Nat N.

    Forget soft serve yogurt or sorbet. Nothing takes the place of good old fattening ice cream. And Bubbies does it the best! There's usually a line, but that's ok because it'll take you a while to figure out what you want to order. There are so many flavors and items to choose from - do you want a scoop of ice cream? Mochi ice cream? A multiple orgasm?! Personally, I go for the Strawberry Cheesecake if I'm in the mood for ice cream, and if I'd rather pop mochi ice creams in my mouth, then I'll go for the chocolate peanut butter, Sakura, Lilikoi, and Passion Fruit.

    (5)

  • Courtney C.

    This place is so good! Once you eat Bubbies's mochi ice cream you won't be able to eat the generic stuff they sell in the grocery stores anymore so beware. When I went to Bubbies during my last trip I didn't realize you could buy it on the mainland so I actually bought a cooler and dry ice so I could bring a bunch back with me. I'm yet to meet anyone who isn't a fan. My only complaint is that they don't have enough distribution in California.

    (5)

  • Cindy Y.

    Pardon the name but their icecream cake ("multiple orgasms") is off the hook! The green tea mochi is great too-- strong scent of green tea. The only thought I have going through my mind when I eat there is "how do this do it!?"

    (4)

  • Juliana Y.

    i was totally stuffed but was told that i had to have some of this! they do sell this at whole foods in my area but it's 10$ and it really cannot compare to the instore mochi! i had the chocolate mint chip.. and it was amazeballs! why is everything in hawaii so dang good!

    (4)

  • Malia H.

    First of all let me say, horrible parking. Ok. Well nonetheless, we all keep coming back to get our ice cream fix. It is a very smart location (near UH) and is always and I mean always jam packed with people. All ages and types. This place has fabulous local homemade ice cream and treats. This is one of the few places who weigh the ice cream to determine price. The flavors do change but there are some constants like green tea and Oreo. They are the most well known for their mochi ice cream which is mochi with ice cream inside. They have tons of flavors and are add new ones every so often. My favorites include green tea, lychee, passion, chocolate and sakura. They are sweet inside unlike Mikawaya mochi ice cream. Now my favorite thing to get if I am really having a Bubbies craving is one of their ice cream cake concoctions. What makes them interesting is...their unusual names, names like Come Here Little Girl, Multiple Orgasm, First Night, Prisoner of my mind, Eat my Balls and Total Insanity just to name a few. I am sure you must be leery of trying such creations with names like those, but they are so worth it. My all time favorites are First Night and the Multiple Orgasm. First Night is white Chocolate Ice Cream with ribbons of Oreo cookies in the middle and splattered with fine Belgian Chocolate, all on an Oreo-Raspberry crust. The multiple orgasm is a 3 layer delight of Oreo, Espresso, Chocolate Ice Creams, topped with fudge and lying on a bed of Oreo cookie crust. A total food orgasm in your mouth! You cannot call yourself an ice cream lover without visiting this place. There are only 2 locations left (the other is in Hawaii Kai). I don't live nearby, but if someone says Bubbies...I am in the car ready to go! Absolutely sinful, but I will not repent! ^_^*~

    (5)

  • Jamie Y.

    OMG PLEASE COME TO THE BAY AREA!!!!! THE BEST ice cream i've ever tasted. THE BEST mochi i'd ever expected. I was never really a big fan of mochi, but I took particular interest in mochi ice cream. Never would I expect flavors such as passion fruit and GUAVA and even just plain vanilla to be SO GOOD. I came here few nights out of the 6 nights I stayed in Hawaii. I tried: red velvet, green tea, espresso, guava, passion fruit, vanilla, and more (I forgot.. but it doesn't matter.. because they're ALL SO AMAZING) Also: the multiple orgasm ice cream cake was SO delicious. I am not a big fan of chocolate ice cream, but this... this is one cake that would make me scream out in multiple orgasms. (ha) The ice cream does definitely taste very home-made. creamy, but not too creamy. I love how the mochi comes out from the back in containers! The mochi was thin, but thick enough to surround the ice cream perfectly. This place holds one of my favorite memories....

    (5)

  • Sam T.

    Best Mochi Ice Cream ever !!! The dough was sooo fresh and not so thick.

    (4)

  • Irene K.

    I don't see how this mochi ice cream is all that different from what you get at the store.

    (2)

  • Jon L.

    Mochi ice cream! First time visitor to Bubbies after all these years, even though I lived just a few blocks away from there. My family would always get the Mikawaya brand mochi ice cream you find at the grocery store. Never thought there was a local option. Discovered this place only after hearing about it once I moved away to Seattle. Bubbies is essentially a full fledged ice cream shop so there are many different flavors of ice cream found here. They also have desserts and the aforementioned mochi ice cream. One mochi is $1.50 which is kind of pricey for something maybe about 1/3 size of your hand. They do have discounts for buying more which I did. For some reason three mochi was $2.95 which is less than getting two. Three of these make for a sufficient dessert, so I went with this option. They have multiple flavors to choose from. See the Yelp picture with the mochi selections for the full list. I ended up going for the green tea, lychee and guava mochi. I got it to go, which at first seemed haphazard since it was placed in a small plastic bag. But this was fine. I was walking when it is hot outside, so I was afraid the filling might soften. Well it did, but it was in a good way. I say to probably give it maybe 5 minutes at room temperature before starting to eat them. They are a little bit hard right out of the freezer. The flavors in each were perfect and in line with what I expected from each. I like that Bubbies has so many flavors to choose from and that you can individually select them. Unlike buying in store and having to choose just one. If you are looking for mochi ice cream and would like some variety, Bubbies is your place.

    (4)

  • Michiko H.

    Man o Man, When I am in the neighborhood of Manoa you just gotta get you some Bubbies Ice Cream. I know everybody goes crazy for their mochi ice cream, but Im sorry the one that holds my candy eye is there rasberry orgasm pie. I am not one for sherbets...but stacked with fudge & oreo crust with ice cream...god it lives up to its name! Gah, makes me smack my lips and get evil just thinking about it. haha. In all reality, its good. Not just there pies or mocha ice cream or ice cream in general. I mean they are legit in taste bud satisfactory. Just fair warning though, They only accept CASH! So hit a atm before you get there. Parking: Sucks, only so many stalls available. Not a problem though, just park at the burger king parking pot next door and walk 1 min down.

    (5)

  • Lynda S.

    Had to stop by and get my mochi fix!!! 2 of each flavor to go please!! Favorites u ask? Lychee and green tea and red bean and and and then some! Lol! They lose a star for being sooooo very difficult to find - signs not big and is hidden in the back - overall would totally come back to get more mochi!!! Soooooo very good! Until next time!

    (4)

  • Monica J.

    Love this place! Only reason I'm giving four stars...is because the parking is small and they only accept cash. Other than that, I love their ice cream! And their ice cream cakes. Multiple orgasm is the winner! And I always order green tea, strawberry, raspberry, and Azuki bean Mochi ice cream. Worth standing in line for.

    (4)

  • Anna J.

    We don't have Mochi shops in Cali. I am not sure how we ended up here but we wanted to try something "local". Must say, they have YUMMY ice cream here. Price point is expensive for ice cream but it was worth it. The Mochi was perfect! It went by quick though. Two bites and the bliss was over! {sigh}...

    (4)

  • Fuat B.

    Best ice cream I've ever had--I got the strawberry cheesecake in a waffle come and my wife got the Oreo in a waffle cone--both amazing highly recommend

    (5)

  • Chad A.

    Their ice cream and cakes are top notch, and they always have very friendly servers here to quickly take your order. Till I find something better, its the best ice-cream on oahu.

    (5)

  • Chad Y.

    If you like ice cream, you have to make a stop at Bubbies, no questions asked. Bubbies offers some of the best ice cream on the island of Oahu and in my humble opinion, some of the best ice cream period. The menu offers your standard flavors as well as some interesting and unique ones that make you take a double take. All are pleasing to the palate and just full of flavor. You may feel like you have to hit up the gym or go for a run afterward but it is well worth it. The location itself is fairly decently sized but the parking lot can be very limited so don't be afraid to look for street parking nearby. The hours are good and they are open fairly late. Also...don't be afraid of their cakes. They can be pricey but boy are they delish!

    (4)

  • Jeffrey T.

    Icecream heaven! This place is a best way to end a warm Hawaii night. A tad bit of a long line but well worth that wait if you have nothing better to do during the day/night. The icecream cakes and mochi are filled with delicious flavor. For the most part, the treat was not overwhelmingly sweet or heavy. The ambiance of this place is very young and hip base off the people that are working and the menu items. Not sure if this is the best place for kids when you have icecream cake names like multiple orgasms (which everyone recommends). Yes the multiple orgasm is exactly what it sounds like. A bite of that icecream cake from my friend and I wanted to steal it! That chocolate coffee and tiramisu flavor was exactly what I wanted. I had the Come Here Little Girl just for shits and giggles for my friends but in my heart, I wanted that multiple orgasms. The mochi were for the most part good. Passion Fruit and Guava was delish.

    (4)

  • Michael M.

    Always a place I go to when I'm in Oahu! The mochi is soft and the ice cream is really creamy, prices are reasonable. All the flavors they have is spot on. This place is way better than the store bought ones.

    (5)

  • Haley M.

    I have to give 1 star bc of the disappointment resulting from reading other reviews and getting excited. No excitement here, big let down expecting 4.5 quality. It is good - but what ice cream isn't?! It's the same as any homemade icrecream place you can get around LA. Got the orgasm cake - nothing close to orgasmic. It gets a 4/10, maybe 3/10. Best part was the Oreo crust. Tasted like a store bought cake. If this is the only ice cream shop hawaii has - then yes, get some damn ice cream. But I've had so much better. And the hype ruined it. Maybe if it would've had 3 stars I would've been happy. But 4.5 stars and a 15 minute wait outside? Honestly not worth the wait, could've gotten dibs crunch from the frozen section at Longs for my sweet tooth

    (1)

  • Cindy P.

    Best place to go for dessert!! I love the multiple orgasm cake which they renamed to something else. They also sell their cakes as whole but you would need to call prior of pick up. Beware at night it becomes hectic, and I mean lines! Get there by 6:00 to avoid really long lines!

    (5)

  • Mary Joy T.

    Seriously this place is like drugs. Friendly staff and a wide variety of different frozen desserts to choose from. I LOVE ICECREAM... Or any frozen dessert in that matter. But when it comes to bubbie's.... It's some sort of addiction that I have no control over. I love their mochi icecream... But their frozen ice cream pies/cakes though. Aside from their names being raunchy the taste is pretty amazeballs. I definitely need a "Multiple Orgasm" in my mouth right now!

    (5)

  • Tim M.

    We got 3 Mochi balls for about 3 bucks - passion fruit, lychee, and guava. Passion fruit was the best, but the others were also delicious. Great texture and flavor on all of them. Staff was very nice and helped us settle tough decisions on which ones to get - I wanted to get one of each, but I don't think I could have stomached that. 10/10 would go again. Probably good I don't live down the street...

    (5)

  • Ashley K.

    I really liked the mocha here. The ice cream cake was just ok. We got lychee, passion fruit, guava, sakura, raspberry. They were all great.

    (4)

  • Jaracz A.

    Had the multiple orgasm cake wasn't a big fan and the staff weren't that friendly the Mochi was alright that's just my opinion

    (3)

  • Roan P.

    Listen to all the other 5-star reviews because they are absolutely true! Love their mochi ice cream! I like the azuki beans, chocolate peanut butter, green tea, and passion fruit flavors. The peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream is perfection too.

    (5)

  • Lauren K.

    After hearing so many great things about their mochi ice cream, I just had to check it out for myself. My coworker always brags about how amazing it is and how he's going to order them online and have them ship to their house. For all you bay area people, I heard they do sell Bubbies mochi in a Japanese restaurant in San Jose (I'll find out and update this review). Apparently they get it shipped to their restaurant... Anyway, I tried their guava and green tea mochi ice cream. It's nice and hard so I let it warm up a little in my hands before I take a bite. I thought it was good but not amazing where I had to have more every time I passed by a Bubbies location.. I grew up eating mochi ice cream from the asian supermarkets/Trader Joe's so I couldn't REALLY tell the difference. The green tea had a nice tea flavor. My mom ordered a scoop of their banana ice cream and it was bursting in banana flavor. Yum. No wait and plenty of seats.

    (4)

  • Vee T.

    I gave this place enough chances. I really, really wanted to like this place but the service kills it for me :( I don't mind waiting in line and there are definitely many things I want to try. But when I do get in ready to order I am not greeted or acknowledged. Most times even skipped by alI three girls! This actually just happened an hour ago. One of the girls asked me if I've been skipped. She was polite. Did not apologize but instead said that it happens when people stand close to each other. But she was not rude, she was the nicest on there. I'm really bummed. They need better customer service training. Please

    (2)

  • Y C.

    This place is amazing! We came here everyday during our stay in Waikiki because we loved it so much. In fact, this was a huge reason we actually decided to rent a car on our second trip back just so we can drive by everyday after dinner to pick up some delicious mochi ice cream. We tried pretty much all the favors they have and you can't go wrong with ordering any of them. For us, the fruit ones were definitely the highlight. We were so happy that we found these in our local whole food.

    (5)

  • Janel S.

    ALWAYS AND FOREVER MY FAVORITE. A MUST STOP OVER FOR ANY TOURIST. Homemade mochi ice cream here are heaven. When I visit I come to Bubbies twice during my vacation. The line is long, but well worth the wait. I usually get their 12 piece deal. It seems like the place to be for the younger crowd and a cute place for a first time light date. My MOCHI FAVES: (I usually order 2 of) GUAVA LYCHEE PASSIONFRUIT GREEN TEA RED BEAN (I usually mix with my pre-set above) RED VELVET ESPRESSO PUMPKIN SPICE HAZELNUT Whatever random seasonal they have

    (5)

  • Lisa G.

    Delicious mochi!!! It's located off of Coyne Street and hard to see from University. They have a cramped parking lot, but you should be able to find parking pretty easily. The mochi is pretty inexpensive and very tasty. They have a lot of different flavors. Make sure to get more than you think you can eat. You will want more when you are done. I've also heard that the banana splits are very good as well.

    (5)

  • Kurtis W.

    Been coming here for a few years. Their desserts are awesome and most have some funny names. The shakes are better than average, but what people really come for and what I come back for are the Mochi. They have their standard flavors and then special and seasonal ones like pumpkin around October. These are amazing and easily taken to go. You can get some Bubbies flavors at local restaurants and supermarkets, but it isn't the same. If you don't know what Mochi is, here it's a American take on a Japanese dessert. It's a flavored rice paste wrapped around ice cream. And it's delicious. Oh, and as others have said its cash only, because most people don't have local checks and 2 forms of ID on them. Just bring cash. Parking can also be a pain, but there is street parking or just go down to the Burger King.

    (5)

  • Susie L.

    There was nothing particular about this place's mochi or ice cream other than the fact that some of the ice cream names are vulgar/funny .. it's a solid 3.5. there's also no bathroom for patrons.

    (3)

  • Katherine Y.

    This is one of the best ice cream shops in the world! They have unique flavors that actually taste good, and the ratio of cream to flavoring is just perfect! I got the macadamia nut ice cream, and you just HAVE to try this flavor! This is an ice cream I can never forget! I also tried the strawberry mochi with dark chocolate ice cream, and while the ice cream was excellent, I thought the mochi was just ok. It was a little too hard for my liking, but I would still eat their mochi for the sake of eating the ice cream inside! On a final note, I saw a picture that a fellow Yelper posted up informing the rest of the community that Bubbies is sold at Whole Foods, so I will be going there real soon! But if you have never been to Bubbies, I don't recommend that you try the packaged version because ice cream never tastes as good out of the package than when it is freshly scooped from the store. For fair judgment of Bubbies, the store must be tried before the package!

    (5)

  • Angel G.

    Extremely overhyped, I'm from Houston, TX and visit Honolulu about once a month, always make it a priority to visit Bubbies and always end up disappointed. There is nothing special about this place, I've tried most of the mochi's and was not impressed by them. The ice cream was also truly just average.

    (2)

  • Apple Gem F.

    Yummy ice cream and yummy milkshake! I just wish they'd take cards too in this location. Overall love it!

    (4)

  • Kiichi R.

    Actual Rating: 4 stars. Definitely a returning fan! Ambiance: The place is small. With about maybe 2 dozen seats? It's a hit or miss of whether or not it's crowded or not. Most likely there will be a crowd. Not brightly lit like Dave's, but not dim either. Service: Not much to say here. They're efficient and with a smile here or there. No complaints in this department. Food: You come for the mochi ice cream. Yes, they have like a dozen ice cream flavors, and a bunch of weird concoctions. However, I don't really think their ice cream is all that flavorful. But their mochi is winners. I have yet to try their pies and shakes. Maybe when I feel that I can break from the staple. Price: Great! You'll definitely get your moneys worth here. Other: Parking is a bit tight. Be prepared to park on the street or by BK. Overall - Pros: Great local staple. They're open late too! Cons: Ice cream could be a bit more sweet.

    (4)

  • Diane K.

    If you haven't had a multiple orgasm yet, get it on at Bubbies! Don't let the old-fashioned exterior fool you, this joint has got quite a collection of naughty names that will make you blush. Other favorites: - Green Tea Ice Cream - Lychee Mochi Ice Cream

    (5)

  • Tommie S.

    This ain't Blue Bell. My tour guide said that this was recently one of Oprah's favorite things, but I don't if it's one of my favorite things... It's kind of like ice cream in a fondant pouch. Give it a try, I hear it's coming to a store near YOU.

    (2)

  • Paul R.

    Really good ice cream place!! Their mochi ice cream is so so good. They have a good number of flavors to choose from. I keep it simple with strawberry being my favorite. They give interesting names to their ice cream cakes which makes it a little more fun. I love it when i get a chance to go here, its a solid place, but I don't feel its as mind blowing as what people usually suggest. I hate sounding like a Debbie Downer, but just my opinion.. Also, lines here can get pretty crazy with it being so popular. But with that said, it is definitely a must try. You won't be disappointed with a little Bubbie's ice cream in your life!

    (4)

  • Erica Y.

    This is my new favorite ice cream place in Honolulu! $6 for 6 mochi's - my favorites were strawberry chocoate, guava, passion, green tea... Next time I go there, I am going to try the ice cream cakes!

    (5)

  • Ax C.

    Comfortable interior with friendly staff in a hard to find location with tight parking (but hey, they have parking). Entering via Coyne will help you locate this ice cream shop, known for its two-bite sized mochi wrapped ice cream. Let them warm up a bit, the flavors and textures are indeed a good combination.

    (3)

  • Jenevieve C.

    So delicious there are so many good flavors it was the bomb.com . The line wasn't too bad like the price. There I got 10 mochi consisting of the flavors lychee, guava, and passion. The workers are very polite and do the order quiet quickly so that was great.

    (5)

  • Colton M.

    Really great stuff. I would definitely return on my next trip to hawaii!

    (5)

  • Lyn C.

    MOCHI! I used to go to Santana Row back in the Bay Area just to get a box of Bubbies after work, but the real deal is always better. I love the many flavors to choose from, I tried out almost a dozen and the ones that stood out were: *lychee *red bean sakura green tea *peach (*) indicates my top picks ;) We got some other desserts too but obvs, come here for the mochi.

    (5)

  • Crystal W.

    The only thing that's special about Bubbies is their variety in flavors. Other than that, they taste like regular ice cream mochi - just like the ones that you get in the box. So I'm not quite sure what all the rave is about. Also, they can get busy fast & I think their system here sucks. It's a small place, so the line always goes out the door & if you change your mind & want to order something extra, you have to go allllllll the way back outside & stand in it, while your party is waiting inside. I really wanted to try one of their ice cream pie slices, but I felt bad about making my cousin wait for herself inside, so I gave up & decided to just leave.

    (3)

  • Anna F.

    My favorite ice cream shop. I love them even more when mango is in season because they make fresh mango mochi ice cream. I know you can buy it at Times Supermarket but come on, those boxes of mochi ice cream have been frozen for awhile. Their ice cream cakes and pies have some very disturbing names but it doesn't bug me. The best tasting ice cream cake has got to be the "multiple orgasm." They have a good combination of flavors with an oreo crust, fudge topping, and chocolate sprinkles. They also serve ice cream in a mini toilet bowl or a mini bath tub. Any ice cream creation you can imagine, they can probably make. But watch out because your order can get pretty expensive and they only take cash. They are usually busy and the line comes out the door. Be prepared to stand for about 15 minutes.

    (5)

  • Flor C.

    I love mochi, so I was so excited to try this place. It is a little bit hidden, but you know you've found it when you see the line out the door. The system that the employees have going on is not efficient so the line goes kind of slow. Although their mochi isn't as super amazing as i thought they would be based on these reviews, they are good. They have a large variety of flavors to choose from which i really liked. I tried most of the mochi on the menu and the best one was the passion. mmmm!

    (3)

  • Sean Z.

    Oh shnap! Mochi + Ice Cream? Count. Me. In! For all you drunken or sober folks, look no further as there is a convenient, mochi ice cream eatery near you! In addition, there is a plethora of delicious, unique mochi ice cream to choose from! Moreover, there are also other specialty items such as brownie ala modes, banana splits, etc. Cons: confusing menu due to the intricate layout/extensive selection(especially for newcomers), tight parking (especially for trucks/vans), and inevitable long-lines for a small place. notes/tips: *can be a little pricey compared to other dessert shops *FRIENDLY staff *good seating area

    (4)

  • Robert W.

    Best mochi ice cream ever. Wow, flavors like mango, root beer, lichee, green tea! Good stuff!

    (5)

  • Carissa U.

    The public has spoken. This is pretty darn good. I'm just shocked that of all the times I've been to the island to visit family and friends, I just recently tried this place. Glad I finally did! Of course we had some mochi and I couldn't help but get the Multiple Orgasm, which was pretty much a 3 layer ice cream cake with an Oreo crust. YUM. I'm a fan and will definitely be coming back on my next visit. There will probably be a line, but they are pretty quick. Also... CASH ONLY.

    (4)

  • Jinky I.

    I'm not a big fan of ice cream, but I LOVE their ice cream Multiple Orgasm cake! I like how you can purchase it by slice or the whole cake. I only need a slice it's just the chocolate fix I need. Decent parking, and seating area....known for their mochi ice cream. Delicious all all the way around.

    (5)

  • Ann P.

    LOVE!!! This place is CASH ONLY so don't be a tourist and show up with none, ahem. Pros: Fresh, super tasty mochi ice creams - the BEST ever Delicious ice creams too Cons: Cash only Usually 10 min wait due to other Bubbies lovers A little hard to find Verdict: Must go when in Oahu Try the specials on mochi flavors if you can, noticed the mochi was softer on the specials vs regular mochi but all tasty nonetheless

    (5)

  • Michelle T.

    Hands down the BEST Green Tea Mochi I've EVER HAD! As a matter of fact this is my go to place for green tea ice cream. If your something for something sweet and easy to eat, Bubbies is my answer. Although their main location is far from where I live, if I am in the area I make sure to stop by and satisfy my green tea craving! (its that good) & what makes them bomb. Take home containers for when you decided that you wana take some home to snack on later!

    (5)

  • Al P.

    What can I say, I always buy the boxed version from whole foods, and had to go out of my way to come here on my 4 hr layover. They were fresh and amazing add expected, we had lychee, chocolate dipped raspberry, dipped kona coffee, and chocolate peanut butter mochi, all of it was perfect.

    (5)

  • Patra B.

    Bubbies was another recommendation from my friend who had recently visited Oahu. Who could pass up mochi ice cream, right??? We had just stuffed ourselves at lunch, but we still somehow found room to try the passion fruit, green tea, lychee, and guava mochis. Let the mochis sit for a few minutes so the ice cream can soften a bit, and then sink your teeth into them. YUM! My favorites were the passion fruit and lychee followed closely by the green tea and guava. I wish I had more time because I wanted to come back and try more flavors.

    (5)

  • Christopher T.

    Bubbies is the place to be! Not only is their mochi out of this world, but they offer tons of other amazing desserts! I am never disappointed!! My favorite mochi is Sakura...give it a try!

    (5)

  • Angelo Z.

    We spent a week on the island and came here 4 times. Their mochi ice cream is amazing! The lychee is by far my favorite flavor, just the right amount without overpowering the vanilla. My wife got the peanut butter ice cream and loved it. They have a ton of options. Would come back here every time.

    (4)

  • Calily B.

    Mission: Mochi ice cream balls I accomplished that with two stops at Bubbies (this location and the one at Koko Marina). Flavors are AWESOME and the texture was perfect. NOM! Little ice cream pillows of heaven. WANT TO STUFF ENTIRE FACE WITH THESE COLORFUL CREATIONS. The regular ice cream is just as delicious. If you can't make it to their shops, they are selling Bubbie's everywhere (saw it at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf).

    (5)

  • Chane L.

    Once you eat homemade ice cream from Bubbies, it is a difficult to go back to store bought ice cream. I usually order the green tea ice cream scoop in a sugar cone, or the oreo ice cream in the sugar cone. If I'm feeling super crappy, I will order myself a double scoop to make me feel better about life. The ice cream cakes and pies all look good. I tried the Multiple Orgasm for the first time, it was amazing! Topped with fudge, chocolate sprinkles, Chocolate Ice cream, Expresso Ice Cream, then Oreo Ice cream with a oreo crust. Whoever thought of that creation was genius! I also like their More than a Mouthful ice cream cake (Peanut buter, peanuts, and chocolate ice cream), and the Maybe the bag broke was alright, if you like cheese cake and blueberries. I have not tried the ice cream pies, but next time I will. You can also order in advance a whole ice cream cake. They're $50 even. Tax is already included in all the listed prices! You can either pay in advance, or pay when you pick up. They're so convenient. Except it is CASH ONLY. But that's okay. Don't forget to tip your friendly ice cream scooper. They all do a good job and the customer service is almost impeccable. #1/100 Yelp Review 2014 Challenge

    (5)

  • Meryl D.

    The multiple orgasm was sooo yummy! The layers of chocolate, coffee, and tiramisu ice cream and that Oreo crust were worth the wait. I got to try the green tea and mango Mochi ice cream too, both of which were pretty good too!

    (5)

  • Lynne B.

    Best ice cream ever! I love their azuki bean flavor mochi ice cream but all the flavors they offer are good too. Even when theres a line out the door, it moves pretty fast so you dont wait forever. I love how its opens late. A perfect late night snack =)

    (5)

  • Teresa L.

    CASH ONLY! This is definitely my favorite dessert spot. My favorites are the lychee mochi ice cream, green tea ice cream, or the multiple orgasm. Yeah, I said (or typed it). Multiple orgasm - multiple layers of ice cream with an oreo crust and fudge top. Its so yum yum yum. They give you a pretty decent sized slice too! Very similar to a mudd pie, but BETTER! Watch out, the lines get long...it goes outside the door. There are some tables inside if you wish to stay and enjoy your ice cream there. Parking can be difficult. They have a lot that they share with kit n kitchen and the other restaurants in that shopping center. Located next to rock bottom.

    (5)

  • Julie N.

    One of the best authentic Ice Cream places all around! + Open late (great for after a date) + Homemade ice cream + Variety of mochi ice cream! + Reasonable $ + Ice cream pies are big! + Water machine.. help yourself :0) + Green Tea and Oreo Ice Cream x3333 - CASH only - Tables are sticky! - Noisy.. young crowd (lots of UH students) - Parking can get tough - Line gets long - No restroom - Water machine is really gross.. they don't clean it! (When the worker was changing the gallon jug, we saw all this grime inside of where the jug goes..... EWWW!

    (5)

  • Kara P.

    Food - oops. Even though I've been coming here for years, I just realized I haven't written a review yet! I love Bubbies. To the point where my dog's nickname is bubby :). Their mochi ice cream is delicious. All the flavors are equally as good, but if you're looking for recommendations, try Sakura (cherry with vanilla), lychee, passion, strawberry and chocolate. Their ice cream cakes are so amazing too. And their regular ice cream is good too!! Everything is good. And trust me, I know my ice cream Service - if you do not want to wait in a long line, I recommend going in the afternoon. Or else, lines can get really long with tourists and college kids at night. Final thoughts - make sure to stop by bubbies if you're in Oahu ;)

    (5)

  • Joey R.

    The straight fuego. Butter pecan is the best one in the game. When they don't have it I'm dg, ( Danny Glover ) but every other flavor is fire too .

    (5)

  • Amelia L.

    This place has some of the best mochi and ice cream I have ever tasted in my life. So tasty! I would've given it 5 stars, but the customer service there was terrible. The people working there were extremely rude to me and unhelpful when I asked them about the products. And trust me, I used to work in customer service. Even if you're having the WORST day ever you should never be rude to the customers. Bad for business. But overall it is a good place. Sad it only accepts cash though!

    (4)

  • Mary K.

    This has always been a favorite of mine, ever since hanabata days haha. Ironically, I've only tried to mochi ice cream recently. I usually get ice cream cakes. THOSE ARE THE BOMB DIGGITY. Seriously. Plus, they all have freaky names so you can giggle and say you just had a "Come here, little girl". All of the desserts are good, and the cake slices are huge, so be sure to share with someone! Coolio aspect: The seating area has super cool looking ad things on the wall. Service: Many times they are nice and attentive, but sometimes they don't look like they care/want to help you. Baddies: CASH ONLY. People don't know how to park, especially since its a REALLY small parking area, but sometimes they go over the line like wtf. Iffy: The line is crazy Friday and Saturday nights. Not bad for them though, they get the buisness :) A good place for late night snackage.

    (4)

  • Ivan B.

    This is ice cream done right! Selection includes macadamia nut, espresso, and banana ddcc. Only place I've found that has a sundae served in a bathtub or porcelain throne.

    (5)

  • Estella H.

    This is a long delayed review from a trip to Hawaii way long ago.vGourmet mochi ice cream? I'm all ears! Such interesting flavors too! I can't remember what flavors we had now, but the experience fell short slightly. I'm used to mochi ice cream having mochi that is really soft and chewy despite the frozen ice cream, but for these the mochi was kind if dry and hard. I left it sit for a few minutes to see if letting it warm up would help, but the ice cream just got soft and the mochi was still kind of dry. Maybe it wasn't fresh? I'd like to go back and try it again someday...maybe it was an off day.

    (3)

  • Matteo L.

    One of the best ice cream shops of all time! I live very close and have been going about twice a week since moving to the area! The waffle cone and a couple Mochi's are a must!

    (5)

  • Naomi L.

    I love Bubbies! I still remember when they had a Kahala location... sigh. I'm getting old. Bring cash! They don't take check or card. Note for travelers or big spenders: they don't take bills over $100. I have been sad more than once wanting just 1 more mochi ice cream and not having enough monies to buy it. Also, don't fret if there's a line - there's almost always a line. My favorite cake is multiple orgasm. It has oreo, coffee ice cream and fudge and something else I don't know, but it's basically 3 layers of deliciousness hugged by an oreo crust and fudge topping. Most of the names of the pies and cakes are delightfully inappropriate. So, just be careful to keep it in context when describing them to people you are trying to impress. For example: you probably don't want to shout "I love eating functioning prostate" when meeting the in-laws for the first time. 1 mochi is $1.50, but you can get discount if you buy multiple. I only remember that 6 mochi is $5.85. You can get a fancy travel box of 8 for $10 that I imagine would be nice to put on dry ice and bring to the mainland, but it's cheaper to buy them loose. If you're thinking to yourself "Well I have tried those mochi ice cream things at the store before so why do I have to go hear?" Answer = FLAVOR! The mochi ice cream here are wonderful and have local flavors to boot. Where else can you get guava or passion flavored ones? Also, they have seasonal flavors. Right now is pumpkin. Yum. There's never a good time not to go to Bubbies.

    (4)

  • Gina M.

    my first time at Bubbies and i was tired from a long day of trying to fit everything possible into a few short hours... followed by an immediate overwhelming feeling after scanning the list of flavors. Prior to Bubbies, i had only known of four mochie flavors; vanilla, green tea, strawberry, and coffee! under the pressure of making a decision and not holding up the line that had grown behind us... we decided on SIX flavors... gluttony ensues. Loved: lychee, chocolate dipped chocolate espresso, and honeydew To my surprise, i liked a lot of the fruit flavored mochi a lot! i didn't think i would... i'm more of a chocolate kinda girl... but the fruit flavored mochi was just so refreshing... perhaps it was the tropical weather... the humidity... being on the island... whatever the case... go for the fruit!

    (4)

  • Malia W.

    As soon as I landed on Oahu all I wanted was macadamia nut ice cream. What better place to go than a well reviewed ice cream shop on yelp. We arrived and the line was still inside. The menu can get a little confusing since its huge and has lots of stuff listed. I of course ordered my mac nut and chocolate banana mac nut in a waffle cone. It was awesome! I knocked off a star because they started to count the cash drawer just before I was about to order. In my craving, hungry mind it seemed to take forever but it was really about 5 minutes. By the time they did finish counting the line almost tripled. Also the people working there weren't that friendly. I guess its fine, but it seems like such a fun place, you'd think the workers would be a little more enthused.

    (3)

  • Freckles H.

    Mmm their Orgasm cake with the Oreo crust was delicious! I tried the green tea, Passionfruit, Azuki, and guava mochis. They were good, but I have to say the flavors were too subtle, other than Passionfruit. Cash only.

    (4)

  • Jesse M.

    After a dozen times or more, i have finally decided never again. Honestly, the ice cream is good, but not worth all the trouble this business puts customers through. The place is poorly staffed, and cannot expedite a line to save their lives. Get ready to wait 20-40 minutes to get your order. Also, they only take cash... C'mon, this is 2014. 99.9% of your customers have a debit/credit card, and not taking advantage of that customer base is retarded. A lot of people think it is totally worth the wait, but from an objective perspective, i've had much better product from other places, and without the poor service.

    (2)

  • Christopher L.

    I promise to come here every time I come to Oahu. Yes...it's that good. Favorites would be guava, lychee, and sakura mochi

    (5)

  • Ngan T.

    PUUUURFECT for a hot summer day. Oh Bubbies, you are close to perfection. Mochi Mochi Mochi rockin' everywhere. These little pieces of heaven made my taste buds sing. I got: Strawberry, Guava, Lychee, Green Tea, Azuki Bean, and Passion Fruit flavored mochi. Lychee and strawberry was on point, and my sister said the azuki bean was her favorite, but all in all, every flavor was eaten with oohs and ahhs. It was easy to find seating and the service was friendly. Thumbs up all the way Bubbies! My only regret was that I only came here once on my trip. But until next time! :)

    (5)

  • Norm G.

    Well, I still love the taste of Bubbies, but what the (beep!) happened in the three years since I last ate there? It was a Friday night, for Pete's sake, and it was extremely crowded with young 20-something people! There was no place to sit! So, we just bought a container of mochi ice cream and headed home and enjoyed it there. If you love standing in lines that go out the door, get down there right now; I bet you'll have lots of company!

    (4)

  • Tiffany K.

    On a quick 2 day vacation in Hawaii a few friends took us here and I fell in love. Great ice cream, OUTSTANDING customer service and other yummy treats make this place exceptional. Also they have mochi ice cream which I usually don't like but to be fair I have only ever tried the frozen ones from a local oriental grocery store in Chicago. It was pretty good, still not to my liking but worth having again. The owner was such a sweetie though! There was only 3 other people in front of me but he genuinely thanked me for waiting and graciously took my order with a smile. Something about the way he cared showed he was the owner so I asked and sure enough he said he's owned it for the past 20?30? something years. Yum!

    (5)

  • Gloria K.

    They have the best mochi ice creams I've ever had! The mochi is freshly made, thin, and perfectly chewy! And the ice cream flavors are to die for! I always eat at least 3 when I go. Trust me, you won't be able to stop yourself after trying one! I've tried almost all their regular flavors and they are all good. My most favorite are: lychee, sakura, and passion! Also try their bubbies blend coffee. It's yummy :) There can be a line out the door during prime times, but it's definitely worth the wait!! And don't forget to bring cash, this place is CASH ONLY!!

    (5)

  • Lai T.

    After a scrumptious meal at Kona Kai, we walked over to Bubbies. Talk about packed!! The line was out the door and we jammed inside like sardines. Make a note to bring cash or if you have local checks, they'll take them if you have two forms of ID with you. I was pretty full from dinner so despite wanting to order a dozen of the mochi, I ended up ordering just two (the passionfruit and the guava). This was my first time having mochi directly from Bubbies and I liked the fact that the ice cream didn't get lost in a thick layer of mochi. I also liked the humor in the names of the different cakes and desserts. Will definitely be back to try more of the ice cream, shakes, and cakes.

    (4)

  • Red G.

    I LOVE BUBBIES! Shouting it out loud for the Mac Nut & Coconut Fudge. Dam delightful & homemade too. I love that they have more than just ice cream. They also feature homemade desserts with funky names like Multiple Orgasm, Knock me up on the blower (I know, pretty brazen) and Mochi ice cream in all kinds of Hawaiian flavors and more. Best of all, the prices are reasonable and they make everything in house. 5 gold stars. BUBBIES is the best!

    (5)

  • Renee G.

    Mmm Bubbies! On my last day on the island (boo hoo!), my cousin said she just HAD to take me here to try their mochi ice cream. I am so glad she insisted because they were absolutely delicious! Zero wait which was great cause with over 15 different flavors to chose from, it definitely took me a little longer to decide which I wanted! I ended up picking the sakura, raspberry & chocolate mint and off to mochi ice cream happy land I went! The sakura tasted floral but it wasn't too sweet and was pretty refreshing. I'm not usually fond of raspberries but I am glad I didn't run when the girl suggested it cause it definitely came in as my second favorite out of three! I'd probably skip out on the chocolate mint the next time because it wasn't that exciting of a flavor, though I do like the added texture of the tiny choco chips in it! Prices were super decent with mine coming out to $3.15+tax(?). Already looking forward to the next time I'm on the island and get to try out the different flavors and their humungo pies on deck!

    (5)

  • Kim l.

    Came back twice on this trip. Lychee flavor was pretty good.

    (4)

  • Darlene M.

    I have loved Bubbies since I first stepped foot in it 10 years ago. I have since since moved away back to the continent. But there are days I dream about Bubbies. Their mochi ice cream is the BEST. So good that I don't eat mochi ice cream anywhere else! I always end up getting lychee, raspberry and chocolate strawberry. Though I've tasted other flavors from friends and they are equally delish!

    (5)

  • Jen K.

    Super silly menu names on a huge chalkboard. I had the total insanity, vanilla ice cream dipped in Belgian chocolate resting on top of a fresh warm brownie. The portion size was a bit small for the price, but it was definitely tasty and I would order it again. I was seriously debating purchasing a bubbie's t-shirt and will probably regret not buying one.

    (4)

  • Christa B.

    I LOVE ice cream! I'd eat it everyday after every meal if I didn't care about being the size of an elephant. This place rocks for ice cream. Lots of variety, the ice cream is creamy and flavorful, and it's the only ice cream joint on the island that's open late. Chocolate milkshake had the perfect consistency. I love the names of their cakes and pies. I got the "multiple orgasm" that had an Oreo and fudge crust...um, more of that please and I'll give you that extra star! Also, please take credit cards cause I don't always carry cash with me and I would have loved to order more! Got to love that the ladies tank tops say "shouldn't you be licking something". I'll be back for one of those and another slice of that cake!

    (4)

  • Karen L.

    Delicious mochi! My only regret is coming here after a big dinner. Only able to try 3 flavors but they were all great! There was a good ratio of ice cream to mochi and it was so good!!

    (5)

  • Brent K.

    Yes, one of the best ice creams in the world ! On the weekend evenings its crazy busy ! Sometimes we wait 15 to 20 minutes in line ! Not like we're doing anything else LOL Maybe they need a third person on the register so the other two can just do ice cream ? I'm just saying. I LOVE the name of the different ice cream pies, very creative !

    (5)

  • Jess C.

    Two words: Oreo. Ice-Cream. SOOO delicious. Everytime I come here, we get the oreo. I know, it's strange coming all the way to Hawaii for the oreo, but trust me! I also got the banana dark chocolate chip, which was one of THE BEST banana ice creams I've ever had, and I've had alot. It tasted so fresh, and to complement it with dark chocolate chips is just pure genius. Their pies and cakes are good, but I think I prefer the freshness and texture of the scooped ice cream because the cakes are frozen pretty hard. If you are going to get a cake, I liked the Multiple Orgasm (chocolate, oreo, and espresso), nom.

    (5)

  • Ken C.

    On a humid, hot day, there are few things more refreshing than Ice Cream. I absolutely love their mochi ice cream - I went with their honeydew mochi ice cream, which was a special flavor of the day. I also tried their macadamia nut ice cream and their kona chip ice cream. Their ice creams are light and creamy without being overly sweet. I really liked the honeydew flavor - it was really refreshing on a hot day. Too bad it's only available for a limited time. They also have fun names for their sundae flavors. Though the clever names piqued my interest, I didn't like that I didn't know the difference between the sundaes. Many proclaim that Bubbies has the best ice cream in Oahu. Other contenders for that claim is Shimazu and Lappert's. Do what I did....come in the summer on a hot day and try them all so that you could make that determination! :)

    (4)

  • Miranda K.

    Best Mochi Ice Cream! Lots of flavor packed into an ice cream mochi form. I tried 6 different flavors: green tea, azuki (red bean), passion fruit, espresso, pumpkin (I assume this is seasonal), and strawberry. The only one I could have gone without was the strawberry. Oddly enough, the most basic one didn't have as much flavor as all the other ones I tried. They all tasted exactly like the real food would! The menu was overwhelming and had a lot of character. It's fun just reading through all the fun item names. We went on a Tuesday early afternoon and it wasn't busy.

    (5)

  • Iva C.

    Came here to try the famous mochi ice cream but thought it was just meh (I tried the sakura, guava and passion fruit). Maybe it's because we have access to some awesome fresh mochi ice cream here in LA's Little Tokyo. BUT...I did fall in love with their macadamia nut ice cream...it's so rich and creamy. We came back 2 days later for more. Also noteworthy was the green tea and espresso flavored ice creams :) Con: Slow service, especially when there's a long line and only 1 guy working taking his good ole time.

    (4)

  • Aileen E.

    I am now a mochi fan after trying Bubbies. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Megan S.

    My family and I enjoyed deserting here after a long day during our vacation in Hawaii. We loved our first order of six mochis so much that we had seconds to try out the other flavors!! Our favorite was the lychee, honeydew and the chocolate espresso. Though ultimately they were all very good regardless. I would definitely consider this my go to spot for mochi ice cream!

    (5)

  • iddells E.

    Mochi here, mochi there, mochi everywhere! I love mochi!! Ice creams spots in Chicago should become even cooler and have mochi as one of their options! Bubbies is a fun place and their names for the types of ice cream combos are hilarious! It seems like a popular place too since the line was out the door. They do have a large amount of mochi choices. The ones that I tried were pretty good, except for the red bean (I think that was it), which didn't taste like anything. Other than that, their ice cream was also good.

    (4)

  • Stine H.

    We need bubbies in Cali!!!! These little homemade pouches of mochi joy are too good. Green tea. Strawberry. Lychee. Sakura. 3 ice cream mochis for $3.20? SCORE. If you want to avoid lines, I suggest coming during off hours in the afternoon. Very packed at night/after dinner. Lines are out the door! Nom nom nom. Feed me!

    (5)

  • Gian I.

    Famous, but nothing special. If you haven't experienced mochi ice cream, you might think this place is the bomb. However, there are other places like this and the mochi from trader joes is just as good (mango is the best). This review will be short because there isn't really much to talk about. Avoid the long line and go to any other dessert place.

    (3)

  • Julie Z.

    I loved the multiple orgasm! It was AMAZING..with the espresso, mocha and oreo ice cream fused together. So delicant and so heavy. haha, but it was too good to miss out on during my short stay at Hawaii! For anyone that is visiting, I would recommend this place. It doesn't dissapoint and its a local favorite! My friend took me here twice and I've tried their mocha chip, green tea, multiple orgasm (definitely), and kahlua. The oreo ice cream stood out the most for me. It had bits of oreo and i loved the texture. It's expensive and bring cash! I haven't tried their mochi yet, but I bet it's equally as delicious!

    (4)

  • Kaiser M.

    Love this place! Tons of their desserts are named pretty dirty but hilarious! They're multiple orgasm ice cream pie is always a great choice! Oreo cookie crust, espresso chocolate and cookies n cream ice cream. Their mochi ice cream is always a good deal and takeaway too! Bring cash though!! (If you don't have any on hand there's an ATM at the University shop nearby) you can have a slice of ice cream pie, or some delicious homemade ice cream in a tasty waffle cone then take some mochi ice cream home ! Their seasonal selections are amazing. I love the red velvet mochi ice creams and their green tea too! My friend likes their egg nogg mochi ice cream too.

    (5)

  • Sonsohn T.

    This place never cease to amaze me with the flavors that serve!!! Crazy crazy crazy good!!! My favorite is the ultimate vanilla and the first night cake. If you got dessert cravings this late, bubbies is the place to go. I am about this life!!!

    (5)

  • Dianne H.

    It's always better with ice cream. Some of my top favorite bubbies items are: 1) "The First Night" Ice Cream Cake $5 for a fat slice of White chocolate ice cream with a hint of blueberry on orea crust. 2) Mint Chocolate Mochi Ice Cream 3) Everything else. Delicious ice cream for a great price. Can't go wrong.

    (5)

  • Grace H.

    What is mochi ice cream? A) a desert finger food B) has a dough-like outer core with yummy ice cream center C) heaven D) all of the above (this is the correct answer) Bubbies is an absolute must try! Its like.. fluffy marshmello-y goodness with a decadent ice cream center. We got the dozen variety pack and tried 12 of the 16 flavors on the menu. They were all sooooo good! Blows packaged mochi ice cream out of the freezer aisle. Their ice creams and cakes also look delish -very provocatively but appropriately named.

    (5)

  • Lindsay G.

    Bubbies is the bomb! I didnt realize it until we had friends visiting here from japan and they wanted to go here every other night for desert. And when my sister came to visit, during her 3 week visit we must've come here about 5 times. Now I finally get why they love coming here! The ice cream is super delicious and creamy and they have many different flavors of mochi ice cream to choose from. Last night I tried their champagne sorbet, really refreshing and perfect after a meal. I can't wait for my friends from japan or my sister to vist again so I have an excuse to eat at bubbies!! FYI... there is usually a line for bubbies going out the door, but it usually moves quick. And its cash only.

    (5)

  • Amy S.

    I put my self on a no-ice cream fast for the month of September... so, once OCtober 1st hit, I knew that I would have to go to Bubbies, and not only splurge on an ice cream sundae---- but get an ice cream sundae in a toilet bowl!! FYI- it is not an actual toilet bowl... it is in a ceramic mini-toilet that sort of looks like a mug. It costs 15 buckaroos, but you get to keep it, and they wash it out for u! It's sort of ridiculous, but it's Bubbies, so the ice cream is amazing... the caramel sauce is plentiful... and I can now say that i ate a sundae in a toilet bowl, cross that off my bucket list! (BTW, u can also get a bathtub!) yelp.com/biz_photos/pXtK…

    (5)

  • Thanh N.

    The best ice cream and mochi ice cream I have ever had!! Nothing to complain about the quality of the ice cream. The best ice cream slide that I have had is Multiple Organism. I know! the name sound really interesting but it does kinda give you multiple "wow" and head nods. For the mochi ice cream, I am a fan of Chocolate Espresso, and Raspberry (specialty flavor, in Hot Pot Heaven they have this). Things to complain about is the waiting line, the capacity and no credit card accepted. I understand there is always waiting line because of the popularity. However, the capacity is pretty small and it is sad because I like to sit and enjoy my ice cream before it melt and the atmosphere of the place. Wish they have the place bigger. This is my best and only choice for ice cream!

    (5)

  • Amy Y.

    Mochi balls..I mean ice cream..they're number 1! I went there for the first time this winter break. My friends said its really good. So I went to try it. Man, they get a lot of flavors and yummy desserts. Maybe it was near Christmas, they had these special like red velvet...um...and some others, don't quite remember. But it was delicious. It's 1 dollar a piece, and if if you buy 6 or 12 or something its like a few cents cheaper. While eating the mochi ice cream, I saw their menu with other desserts. It was interesting how they named their desserts. I remember there was some called bathtub toilet sundae, come here little girl, and eat my balls. I laughed when I read those. Maybe I'll try one of those interesting ice cream next time. It gets busy at night time. There was a line and seats were all taken. But it's a nice place to talk or do homework or something.

    (5)

  • Mike O.

    Being on a hot fudge sundae craze at the moment, I hit up Bubbies twice this past week. First day, a small sundae for $5.50. The ultimate Vanilla ice cream was so good. With a drizzle of hot fudge, whip cream, peanuts and topped with a gummy bear. Unfortunately, this one scoop sundae for $5.50 did not satisfy me for the price. A coupled days later, we returned. This time i got the LARGE sundae with two scoop of ice cream for $6.95. Much better value and double the satisfaction for a buck half more. I see they have a cost control measure by having the employees weigh the amount they scoop. These guys must be good cuz i never saw any server remove or add on any ice cream they served to the dozens of people I have seen in front of me when I eat there. I like when you go to basking robbins and get a new kid on the job and get a humongoid scoop and go back a few days later go back and get the owner's scoop thats half the size LOL. Thats why Bubs is smart!

    (4)

  • Vivienne K.

    the perfect bowl of ice molded memories. love the flavor varieties and ice cream cakes/pies.

    (5)

  • Ally H.

    I love mochi - my sweet tooth rates it at my level of love for macarons. This is the best ice cream mochi place on the island. I've had pretty much all of their regular flavors, as well as some of their seasonal ones when I catch them. My favorites are green tea, passion fruit, lychee, and mango. The Balls to the Walls is also pretty delish - I think there's like 16 or so scoops of ice cream, so best to do this with some close friends so that you eat it all before it melts. The only downside is the wait.

    (4)

  • Mark M.

    What can I say, except "Best ice cream on the island"? I cannot ever resist getting a couple scoops of oreo ice cream in a waffle cone... It never fails to make my day that much better. I always love the feel of the store, with the hand written menu and the small business vibe. I cannot think of a single bad thing to say about Bubbies.

    (5)

  • Arynn I.

    First of all: it's Cash ONLY. I NEVER carry cash...I do now. Thank goodness my cousin loves us and treated dessert so now I owe him one. Haven't had good mochi ice cream in FOREVER! I'm still a little salty about the Bubbies at Mililani Town Center being closed. I didn't even have to look at any menus to decide-MOCHI ICE CREAM. Cause that's what you get at Bubbies...or that's the ONLY thing I've ever gotten there. I tried the strawberry dark chocolate and chocolate mint. While we waited for all of our orders (there were 6 of us) I noticed the fun names of the cakes and pies...yeah...I *heart* them. Don't think I could ever try an ice cream cake or pie cause I only get mochi ice cream but the names did give me a laugh. And understandably there aren't too many little kids frequenting this locale. Seating was quite full but as luck were to have it, there was a party departing just in time for us to sit. Line was about the same length (out the door) the entire time we were there so you know this place gets good business... Now if they could only put one somewhere out on the other side of the island... #Yelp 365 Challenge-093/365

    (5)

  • Elayne B.

    Best ice cream shop!! Kids live the Mochi ice cream and the cakes are the best. My favorite is the "my water bag broke" cake, it's a blueberry cheesecake ice craw cake with graham cracker crust and comes with blueberry sauce. It's pretty pricey but the slice is big, you probably can do 2-3 servings out of it. At times, it gets so busy, the line is out the door so be prepared to wait.

    (4)

  • liz n.

    Great dessert. Had a "multiple orgasm" ice cream pie. Definitely worth the wait. Portion can definitely be shared. Bubbies mochi ice cream, much better at the parlor instead of the frozen box I can buy on the mainland. Local flavors are delish!!!

    (4)

  • Allison S.

    Mochi ice cream? I'm there!!! This place is awesome! I went three times (once at the other location) and I tried: strawberry, lychee, raspberry, peach, green tea, azuki bean, vanilla, chocolate espresso, and more. Every flavor is very strong and distinct. I prefer the fruity flavors, but I usually do so in desserts. It can be hard to find parking so we circled around twice until a spot finally opened. I also read the story of how the owner started this business and it was a good read. I didn't even try any of the other desserts since the mochi was so good, but there's always next time!

    (4)

  • Sunny D.

    No ice cream! We traveled a long time in hot weather only to find out their freezer is broken.

    (1)

  • Connie M.

    Clearly this place is popular! I had the seasonal special candy cane and I was a little disappointed with it. It tasted like vanilla ice cream with a hint of peppermint. It would've been nice if they added bits of candy cane. The guava was really refreshing and tasty. The skin of these mochi ice creams are very nice. Not too thin, nor too thick and it's chewy and overall excellent. I'll be back to try more flavors soon

    (4)

  • Michelle M.

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Totally have become a Bubbies fanatic...Never really thought much about Mochi ice cream. Sure, we have some on the mainland...but Never, no way, is it anything like this! WOOOHOOO... Custom seasonal flavors... Right now, I am currently engaged in a love affair with Sakura, Lychee, Green Tea and Chocolate Esspresso. I'm sorry...I'm such a cheater but I can't pick just one! The ice cream flavors and the sweet treat offerings posted up on the menu board almost make me want to blush! They are a little risque...a bit taudry and a whole lotta dirty! Just my type...ahem! The saddest part of my sweet creamy tryst is that the love never lasts the trip home. No matter how hard I try to save the last two little morsels, they never can weather the trip to Mils. :*(

    (4)

  • Erich D.

    Good ice cream, better mochi ice cream treats which is what they are really renown for and what most people are waiting in line for as well. Tried the mango, lychee, guava, passion fruit, and green tea mochi ice cream as well as a scoop of the oreo ice cream on it's own. Really liked the mango and guava mochi ones most. Love the soft and gooey mochi exterior with sweet and cool ice cream interior.

    (4)

  • Sam G.

    BLUF (Bottom Line up front): Great desserts, but long line, and limited parking I come here all the time at night with my friends from church and we always have a blast. We sit in the back corner of the room and occupy the whole area. Sometimes it can get really loud with our laughter I almost feel like they would kick us out, but luckily to this day we have not (yet...). I even came here to celebrate my birthday back in April! I always order either the milk shakes or the mochi. My personal favorite is the cookies and cream milk shake and the strawberry mochi. The only downside to this place is the parking and the long lines, depending on the day. Despite those setbacks, this place is worth going to!

    (4)

  • Hina M.

    At bubbies it was love at first bite! Now I could just ramble on and on about bubbies, but I'll get to the point... Bubbies has the best desserts ever! Actually scratch that dessert part out since ice cream should never be restricted to be labeled as just "dessert". I have this routine of 2 chocolate espresso mochi balls and a scoop of espresso ice cream, I know you must be thinking that this is a espresso overload right? Well think again! it's the best thing ever!!! But now you must be thinking "what are the side effects of this espresso mess?" hmm well there is no side effects to awesomeness other than happiness. Workers here move fast, so while your in the beastly line make use of your time and look over your options. Oh and another tip is to be sure to keep the door closed. Now don't be fooled by the size of this cozy ice cream parlor, yea it's cozy alright but there's a constant flow of people so by the time you conquer the beastly line someone will have finished eating and a table will open. I've never had to wait for a table but I go to bubbies at night so maybe it's a different story during daylight hours. Unlike seating, parking is pretty bad and this is when that saying "patience is a virtue" comes into play. So yeah parkings bad and theres kind of always a line, but it's so worth it! Bubbies became one of those special rare places to me. There's good satisfying food and good memories, which is all I need. Mochi + Ice Cream = pure happiness....

    (5)

  • Michael C.

    Bubbies has always been a local favorite ice cream parlor, but like many other old-time local favorites, Bubbies has not kept up with the times. I talk a lot about fundamentals and getting them right - and in a lot of ways, Bubbies still gets the fundamentals of old-fashioned ice cream right... but when a place no longer tries to be the best they can be, it shows. FOOD: Ice Cream. And it's good. The fundamentals of Old-Fashioned Ice Cream are all there; rich, creamy, buttery, full fat, good flavor. The selection is simple, with 16 choices, a few of those always being a special flavor. They are known for creating the Mochi Ice Cream, which is Ice Cream wrapped in a ball of Japanese mochi (sweet glutinous rice dessert); and is a favorite of Nobu Matsuhisa's. Personally, I don't really care for it, but to each their own. A favorite of mine is the Macadamia Nut ice cream, something that I don't really find anywhere else. Bubbies really gets the essence of Macadamia Nut into the ice cream, and it's tasty in a waffle cone. Everything else is "good" but not spectacular. The thing about Bubbies is that it seems like they just don't try hard anymore. When you go to a place like Fenton's in the SF Bay Area (which is my favorite), you get the sense of a fun, bustling place where the company itself is trying hard to deliver the best food and experience to its customers, every day. You can taste it in their ice cream. Here, you can't anymore. And while that may have been okay for me at one point, it's just not okay for me anymore. PARKING: Terrible. There are way too few parking stalls in this strip mall. If you can't find parking in the lot, park on the street or at Burger King and walk over a little bit. ORDERING/ SEATING: About 6 tables for 4, and 3 tables for 2. Ordering can get embarrassing if you order the specialty items and are shy about ordering items called "Multiple Orgasms" or "Come here little girl" (maybe these were funny once, but not really twenty years later). Otherwise, ordering is straightforward like any other ice cream parlor. SERVICE: Nothing special. In fact, the times I've been here recently (again), it seems like no one is really trying. ATMOSPHERE: Very old-fashioned ice cream parlor-ish. Lots of wood, antique-y stuff. Typical customer is a college student who lives in the area. Depending on time of day, there may be a lot of them hanging out at the tables. At night, couples like coming here to share ice cream together. For some reason though (again), Bubbies just seems really old and tired. Literally, tired. Also, nowhere to wash your hands unless you fill up a little cup of water, go outside and douse your hands with it. COST/ VALUE: Not great. I understand that the ingredients used are more expensive when you are working with premium, handmade Old-Fashioned ice cream, but it's still shockingly expensive for ice cream. Maybe if I got that *wow* feeling when eating it, would I think it's worth it... but for this, not really. Ice Cream here is sold by weight; as of July 2012, $9.92 a pound or $0.62 an ounce. They do not take credit cards. VERDICT: 3/5 - Old, Tired. Bubbies seems like they're not even trying anymore. They've been an establishment in the University area for longer than I can remember, and they will always have their steady stream of college students and returning alumni going back for more; but a place that relies on this and no longer tries to be the best they can be every single day just doesn't produce the same kind of product anymore, and I can tell when I eat it these days. It's sad because I have so many good memories of Bubbies over the last twenty years; and when I go in there now, all I see are faded memories of better times in a place that was once great but now exists only as a sad reflection of what it once was.

    (3)

  • Justin R.

    Bubbies is nothing more than the BEST spot for a nice cool refreshment at night after the movie theatre or meeting with friends. I have a sweet tooth for mochi ice cream and I always buy the frozen ones at my local grocery. But when I want to just have one, try multiple flavors, or need some cooling off, I make my stop at Bubbies. The only other item I have tried on the menu is the Multiple Orgasm cake. SO BOMB! It's intricate with layers of sweetness. As a layered ice cream it is the one to get! When near this location I always take my stop here. In fact I think I'm going to go get one tonight! Remember this place is CASH ONLY!

    (5)

  • Stacie B.

    Yum! Enough said.

    (4)

  • Joie G.

    Three visits during our recent trip. Husband really likes the chocolate espresso Mochi and I went back three times for the Oreo cookie ice cream. The lines can get long but it moves pretty fast. Cash or local checks only.

    (4)

  • Alison L.

    The only ever mochi ice cream I've had was from those boxed frozen ones you can buy at TJ's. And sometimes they dry out (boo) or if they get icy (also boo).. but not here. It's fresh!! Tried the mint chocolate, espresso, and green tea (of course). All awesome! They sell cakes and plain ice cream as well. I wish I could've taken some back, but since it's ice cream and hawaii... stuff doesn't last. Almost couldn't locate the place, as it is not facing the main roads. (FYI)

    (5)

  • Kristy S.

    Yum yum yum. I wish I went here EVERY night I was on Oahu. All of the mochi ice cream I tried was amazing! But, my favorites were the chocolate mint, strawberry, and strawberry chocolate. The green tea and lychee were also good, but I felt that the flavors were more mild--I had hoped for something stronger, but the flavors were probably mild because it was natural and fresh vs. artificial and concentrated. Definitely not a bad reason for it to be mild-flavored! The banana oreo ice cream and the chocolate ice cream were also REALLY good. I'm a huge fan of chocolate+banana mixtures, and this one was perfect. The husband ONLY eats chocolate ice cream (lame), but he thought his chocolate was also amazing. On top of that, the prices are affordable. I can't wait to come back!!

    (5)

  • Julius R.

    The mochi's are great but wish they serve their dish in a presentable manner rather than in a black stirafoam.

    (4)

  • Emmett J.

    Mainland friend is a mocha ice cream fanatic and swears that Bubbies is the best. She stopped on way from airport to buy lots. For me such diverse flavors like root beer, green tea, peanut butter are great but lychee is my favorite.

    (5)

  • Ana T.

    OMG YESSS this is the only place I want to indulge at. I love all things homemade especially something as delicate as ice cream. My taste buds are sensitive so anything to sweet or to processed definitely sends me running for the hills from it. My 2 year old daughter had her first vanilla ice cream cone here last night. I had to taste and approve before handing it over and I must say I didn't want to let go. It was perfect on the sweet meter (barely sweet) as the creaminess was so overpowering and the vanilla beans (which you can see) were ever so present. I had a peanut butter chocolate shake and husband got several mochi flavors (can't remember all) which were amazing. Everything was consistently delicious and like my husband said, "tastes clean". Def worth the price, 20 min+ wait, and sucky parking. Can't wait to go back. I'm a believer ;)

    (5)

  • Ulanka B.

    Mochi ice cream, I must try when on island. So many flavors. Very good for a little indulgence. Just beware of the long lines.

    (4)

  • Jay P.

    Seriously, what's not to love about Bubbies? Came here for an after dinner treat and was OVERWHELMED by the usual line that went outside of the store. Parking is so minimal that you have to be extremely lucky to grab a stall during their peak hours. Luckily, a stall just opened when we drove in. Since we were still stuffed, we only ordered mochi ice cream of various flavors. I ended up ordering azuki bean and green tea mochi ice cream, both of which were to die for and only cost $1 each. But wait...they have a li hing mui flavor?! Why was it not on the board!! I have to go back and ask them for myself next time (AKA tomorrow). My friend also ordered the functioning prostate, which I'm assuming is chocolate and raspberry? The raspberry kept popping in my mouth, but a good popping! I am also a fan of their multiple orgasm...such creative names.

    (5)

  • Kim C.

    I love eating mochi and I love eating ice cream. Bubbies has givien me the best of both worlds with mochi ice cream. This awesome dessert is wrapped in a sweet rice confection around different flavors of home made ice cream. My husband knows if we are arguing to not show up with a dozen roses but a dozen of these balls of happiness and I will forgive him in a second. My personal favorites are the passion fruit, green tea, strawberry dark chocolate chip, and coffee. All of their desserts are rockin too. Bubbies sells ice cream cakes, pies, shakes, sundae's, coffee, different types of ice cream, and cookies. I go on an over load when I go there. I usually get ROCK ME ON THE WATER sundae (they have some provocative names for there goodies). It's four scoops of ice cream, piled with whipped cream, syrup of my choice, rainbow sprinkles, and gummy bears. Served with 4 cute tiny spoons, I posted up a picture. I kind of share with my husband so I don't look like an oinker. Then I purchase a dozen mochi to enjoy in the car and to bring home. I'm such an addict for there tasty goodies. My heart broke in two when they closed down the shop at Kapolei. Some supermarkets sell the mochi ice cream in the ice cream aisle but Bubbies sells flavors that you won't find any where else.

    (5)

  • Mel T.

    So many unique flavors of mochi that you can't find in the supermarkets. Tried the cantaloupe, guava and chocolate strawberry. But the best was green tea. But that may just be because I am a green tea fanatic. We bought some to bring home and eat later. If you decide to do this, I would recommend taking them down for 5 minutes or so before eating them so that the ice cream can melt a little.

    (5)

  • Colin H.

    I think I've developed an addiction to their dark chocolate chip strawberry mochi ice cream. OM NOM NOM NOM!

    (5)

  • Sniper D.

    I ordered a chocolate ice cream with peanut butter as a milkshake . Overall compared to other places (ie cold stone, etc), the peanut butter wasn't as strong of a taste and the consistency wasn't thick. Some others may prefer it that way but my tastes differ. Also be advised that this is a cash only establishment

    (3)

  • Henry O.

    We were looking for dessert after an amazing meal and came across Bubbies on Yelp. Lets just say that after coming here the first time, we came 4 more times in the same week. Lines can get long but they tend to move pretty quick. Mochi is very hard when you get it, we liked to let it sit and thaw out for a lil bit before eating it. The outside gets nice and chewy, and the ice cream inside gets nice and creamy. A friend of ours told us about the multiple orgasm. We finally got to try it on our last visit there and it was pretty orgasmic.

    (4)

  • Bora K.

    Hits the spot. I believe they are the best mochi ice cream place in the island. Ice cream, good. Mochi, gooooood. Together, "oh yesh baby".

    (4)

  • Niki M.

    This place was fantastic!!! The mochi was amazing and came in so many varieties, it was difficult to choose. I liked them all, but my favorites were the Lychee, Guava, and Raspberry, although the Mint Chocolate was also very good. We also had a slice of one of the ice cream cakes - I can't remember the name, but it was very good. It was a little rich for my taste, but my husband loved it. Personally, I would just stick with the Mochi as it is seriouly one of the best that I have ever had. The other dessert options were also very good, so I don't think you can go wrong no matter what you order. We will definitely be back!!!

    (5)

  • Scott Y.

    Mochi ice cream!! Peanut butter shakes!! Nom to the 10th power! If you come be prepared to wait because there's always a line, rain, hurricane, tidal wave, earth quake... No matter the ice cream is that awesome.

    (5)

  • Mira S.

    A little off the beaten tourist path, but really tasty and all kinds of mochi ice cream, far more variety than I've seen on the mainland. Tastes fresh and not too gooey or floury.

    (4)

  • Raych D.

    I've never been a fan of mochi ever in my life UNTIL me and Bubbies met!! Since I already know how popular this place is from yelp, years of business, in store & restaurant marketing and just because there so damn good that I didn't need to add my 2 cent but I will anyways :P Just recently came here after class to meet with my ex (who works around the area) and every time I come in there's always a line..I guess that's how you know the place is bang'n! Throughout the years I've tried almost everything on there menu from the shakes, ice cream to the cakes and of course the mochi. Out of everything I do like and always tend to order the "sakura" and "azuki bean" mochi! The mochi is always chewy and the ice cream is always rich, creamy, flavorful and delicious! I can eat literally 12 mochi in one-sitting! This place has always been the 'Go-To' for after class, after work, after dinner or after the movies or even after a date because there open late and what better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than a run to Bubbies??!! I know me and my ex ALWAYS come here whenever we finish dinner or after a movie. He loves getting the ice cream cakes so we always share but I always get my mochi balls on the side. The prices are cheap and the tax is already included! Only thing is form of payment is either local check or cash. The workers are nice especially the guy whose always there and always comes to my working place so he already knows my order :P

    (5)

  • Alex U.

    What can I say? Can't go wrong with Bubbies ice cream especially the mochi ice cream. Came "late" at around 12- I must be showing my age. Haha. Place was crawling with what seemed like high school kids and all sorts of different people...in fact the line was out the door! Times have changed, I don't remember hanging out at Bubbies when I was in high school, but I guess this is the spot to be- and with good reason.

    (5)

  • Joyce Z.

    Thanks to Carolyn K. I've been able to get my hands on the Bubbies lychee, passion fruit, and li hing mango mochi in Nor Cal before coming here. So upon arriving in Oahu, we headed over right after lunch. It did take us a while to find it as it's not visible from University but is actually more on Coyne. The sign pointing down the street was a bit small and easily missed so make sure you look for University and Coyne. Parking lot is super small so you may have to find street parking. I wish we had room in our stomach for some of their other ice cream treats but settled for the special mochi flavors and non retail boxed flavors like guava, cantaloupe, and black sesame.

    (4)

  • Krystal C.

    Very delicious mochi ice cream and oreo ice cream pie. But to be fair, I haven't had a mochi ice cream that I didn't like so...... Just to compare it to Mikawaya mochi ice cream (which is my fav), Bubbies is obviously fresh made and has more ice cream inside with a thinner mochi layer on the outside. However, I felt Mikawaya mochi covering was more chewy, which I prefer. But what really makes this special are the different kinds of flavors. My fav is peanut butter and strawberry chocolate. These are sold in sets of 3, not cheap but mochi ice cream never is. I also had the oreo ice cream pie which was delicious, great for cookies and cream lovers. For those of you from Bay Area/East Bay, it taste really similar to Tucker's Ice Cream cake in Alameda. Downside, this place is super far and there is always a long ass line. boo.

    (4)

  • Gary S.

    I think I'd come back to Honolulu just for the reason of having these amazing Mochi's once again. The area of the establishment is located is kinda sketchy especially if you're used to toursity Waikiki strip and parking is scarce but you can grab a spot at the stores in the area. Line was out the door but didn't take too long. These things were absolutely awesome, all the flavours actually tasted like what it was supposed to. I was in Honolulu on holiday and my next destination was Tokyo, I thought I'd easily find just as good Mochi's there but to my surprise you can only get ice cream Mochi's in convenience stores and they're not even half as good as Bubbies. Made me extra regret I didn't go to Bubbies at least twice!

    (5)

  • Wesley M.

    This is an ice cream novelty. The Mochi was good. Different flavors to sample and was excellent ice cream. This really is not my taste, but it was an excellent, quality product. If you like the various flavors of ice cream, you will love this place, worth the stop.

    (4)

  • Jensen L.

    I feel like I've been gravitating to this place more and more recently. Yeah it gets crowded, and yeah parking is a challenge, but perseverance will pay off! There's always something to satisfy my sweet tooth here. Seasonal ice cream flavors, a huge array of mochi ice cream flavors, and the BEST ice cream pies you will find on the island! Sure froyo is healthy... but it just can't scratch that itch that sweet, savory ice cream can! Bring cash, be prepared to wait in line a little, and don't be afraid to ask for samples!

    (5)

  • Christina Z.

    I wanted to like this place...Went based on reviews and was very disappointed. ONE scoop of ice cream in a small cone was over $3. They only take cash so bring lots of money if you have several people in your group. Gave us a different flavor than we asked for but at that point I just wanted to leave. Kids were not impressed and thought the ice cream was just ok.

    (2)

  • Michael M.

    I just about gave up on this place. Every time I came here, the line would be out to the street. I thought this place was becoming Boots n' Kimofied. Not giving up, I came here with my wife, brother, and his girlfriend after dinner. Place was empty! 6:30 Monday night. I leaped to the counter and asked for as many samples as they would allow without charging me a pain-in-the-ass fee. The Macadamia Nut ice cream was divine, so I got it. (No pun intended on the B n' K reference). They put it in that little cone that says "Hawaii" on it. Jollies had? Check! Protip: Dieters who don't want to gain 4 waist sizes in one sitting get the "fetal" size. It's really small and a quarter the price. Now back to our story. Mochi ice cream balls are always a hit. Chewy, creamy, cold, ice cream headache goodness. I like it that when you bite into one you can blow steam. Jollies had? Check twice! Place got crowded quick just around 7 pm. Riddle me this: why is it that even though the mean customer age is 16, they still name all their pies after something you would find on a NSFW site? I guess having a multiple orgasm is so common here, no one thinks twice about it. Jollies had? Check thrice!

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  • Ivonne K.

    I am in love with the ice cream mochis here. I need to find out how to get these back to Canada! It was hard to find parking - we circled the lot twice (which was a maneuvering act on its own) and we circled the entire block twice before settling in a spot off a side street near the Burger King. The restaurant was full but we managed to miss the line and find a table for the two of us. It was meant to be! We had a variety of mochis and tried the "keep it up all night" ice cream pie. If only we had enough time to try everything on the menu...

    (5)

  • Joz T.

    Have you guys had Mochi from Costco? Stick to that! I had extremely high expectations for this place, and was excited to try some freshly made mochi! As I walked in, I noticed a line with about 15 heads in front of me, and only two rude workers. There was a blond girl, and an Asian girl. They were taking their sweet time, and did not seem happy to work there at all! Rolling eyes as customers walked in, and gave an attitude to us. The blond worker was complaining that she also had to work the next day, and the Asian worker responded, "At least you're getting paid. That's the only thing that keeps me going." Uhh, okay, a bit too personal to say in front of 15 customers..? As for the mochi... complete disappointment. The ice cream embedded within the mochi was tasty! While the mochi covering the ice cream was horrible. There was a thin layer of dry, crusty, and weird tasting mochi. It didn't taste fresh at all. It wasn't chewy, or soft. Costco does it better.. and that's not even fresh. I also ordered the multiple orgasm! The multiple orgasm is worth 1 star. It was very delicious. I did enjoy it. But it most definitely does not make up for everything else that was horrible!

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  • Onyekachi A.

    So starting tonight I'm on a mission to hit every food place on Yelp in Honolulu, HI....and review it that's the tough part. Tonight I''m reviewing Bubbies. Ok...you all are going to say "Oh no why is this type of person reviewing when she only gets one flavor.." Umm I respond with...Vanilla is delicious so suck it. I always go to Bubbies and get 3 vanilla mochi ice cream and a can of Crush orange soda. I know I know...Bubbies has the best mochi ice cream on the island you would think I would explore...I'll get there eventually. I almost ordered green tea once and I chickened out. I did get the slice of orgasm...something. I don't remember the name BUT i do remember that I had a foodgasm as soon as it entered my mouth. Yeah...I was moaning loud. It was that good. Any woot I love going to Bubbies because one...the prices, two the amazing kochi vanilla icecream and three...there is always a group of tourists to talk to.

    (5)

  • Jewelyn T.

    I was introduced to Bubbies by a local almost a year ago and I don't remember complaining about the taste... it was ok. I only had it twice and only went to get my fill on the mochi ice cream... if I can remember, I probably had strawberry, chocolate, chocolate/vanilla, passion fruit. It's hard to screw up on mochi ice cream. When I went, there wasn't a long line and we parked on the street. If I'm ever on Oahu and craving mochi ice cream, I'll probably come back to try the other flavors since I'm a huge mochi ice cream fan. If you're visiting Oahu or love Mochi ice cream, you should plan on stopping by here and trying it out for yourself! 5 stars for good mochi ice cream!

    (5)

  • Hector O.

    A wonderful place that I will never forget. If I had 3 spots to name to remember my trip to Hawaii in 2008, I will definitly say Bubbies Ice Cream. Cheap, delicious, not pretentious and ... naughty .. I have nothing more to add. This place was a paradise in Paradise.

    (5)

  • Anna K.

    Best ice cream place in all the land!!! The ice cream cakes are really good. Too bad its inappropriately named for the young. I mean can you imagine a little girl asking her parents to get her a multiple orgasm? Talk about awkward to the 1457553792495th degree. As a full grown adult, i think the names are hilarious and they always bring a smile to my face when I see the names on the board. The mochi ice cream is to die for. They have seasonal flavors as well as the regulars. Try them all if you can. Each flavor is unique and delicious. You can't go wrong at Bubbies! Trust me, I have been going to Bubbies since they were located in Kahala Mall near the movie theater.

    (5)

  • Dan K.

    My nephew was in town and I know he likes mochi ice cream, so we stopped in. I usually just go in and get the mochi ice cream, but this time I browsed around a bit and didn't know that they made HOMEMADE ice cream. So I got the Pistachio and wow, it was incredible! Best pistachio ice cream I've ever had! I'll be back to try the other flavors!

    (5)

  • Krysten I.

    I like Bubbies a lot a lot. And I know you will all think I'm crazy, but I don't really like ice cream. Bubbies doesn't serve just any old ice cream though. When I used to come here as a kid, I thought the menu was the most awkward thing in the world, so I would skip over to the ice cream case and pick out a sorbet (remember, not an ice cream person....). Not so surprisingly, I wasn't really into mochi ice cream either. Side story: my mainland haole college room mates went crazy for mochi ice cream, and I think of them every time I walk into Bubbies now. Maybe it was their obsession with mochi ice cream that finally got me into it, but I now get mochi ice cream almost every time I go to Bubbies. I usually get one of the fruity ones or one of the coffee flavored ones :) It is a little pricey, it is cash only and the parking situation/line to order can get overwhelming, but it is definitely worth it (coming from the girl who doesn't even like ice cream). :D

    (5)

  • Phung D.

    3 words: MOCHI ICE CREAM!!! All I wanted was mochi ice cream so I didn't bother trying anything else they got but it must be delicious too! - It's $1/each, pricey but totally worth it!! The skin of mochi was very soft and the ice cream itself was delicious, not too sweet! - They have plenty and plenty of flavors for you to try from, but green tea was the best! - There's a line, but at least you know it has something good there - Parking is a disaster - Don't use the GPS to get there because we were circling around for a bit. It's not exactly on University, more like on back of it!! - MUST TRY WHEN YOU'RE IN TOWN!!!

    (5)

  • Andrea K.

    The mochi ice cream is unforgettable. I can say that because I moved from Hawaii a year ago and I still find myself thinking about it regularly. Here are some flavors I'd recommend-- chocolate peanut butter,strawberry,sakura (cherry!), strawberry w/ dark chocolate,green tea,and lilikoi (passionfruit). Bubbies,I'm begging you to start packaging and shipping mochi to the east coast. My purchases alone would surely make it worth your while.

    (5)

  • Lauren K.

    "Come here, little girl!" I'll "keep it up all nigh"t for those "multiple orgasms"! Oh Bubbies, I love the way you talk ice cream cake~~ I would choose an ice cream cake from Bubbies over regular cake or cupcakes any day. Multiple Orgasm cake (featuring layers of chocolate, oreo, and coffee) is my favorite, but I've honestly loved every cake I've tried there. Most recently I tried their mint chocolate chip cake which was delicious, though I can't remember it's name. The mochi ice cream is what they're "famous" for, and while they sell it at the grocery stores it's best right from the shop. They've got like, a thousand flavors. They even offer chocolate dipped mochi ice cream. Even the occasionally daunting wait and "cash only" policy can't keep me away. The parking lot is small, but theres tons of street parking and a larger lot for Burger King right next door. PS: They're open late!!!

    (5)

  • Annie K.

    If you visit Bubbies, you must not leave without trying the mochi ice cream. Try the guava since you are in Hawaii.

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  • Jeanette L.

    Um, Bubbies is pretty amazing. Homemade mochi? $1 each? YES PLEASE. My faves are Cantaloupe (i don't really like cantaloupe but this is SO good...doesnt really taste like the real fruit IMO), lychee, and peach. The green tea is good but nothing AMAZINGLY special. Also, friend got the peanut butter shake and was underwhelmed. Lines are long so plan accordingly. :)

    (5)

  • Traci H.

    Bubbies doesn't disappoint. Even after all these years (yes I've had Bubbies since I was in high school...yikes!) Quality rich ice cream, yummy ice cream pies, Mochi ice cream and shakes. The flavors are a little limited and dont expect anything outrageous. This is you more traditional ice cream parlor--no balsamic strawberry, pepper, or durian ice cream here. Ok the names of their ice cream pies have never been traditional...I still remember the first time I had their Multiple Orgasm. Yum. You would remember too. They'll let you sample ice cream flavors. You order ice cream by weight...as much or as little as you want. Cash only. Small parking lot but I *think* you can park at the old varsity lot...maybe?

    (5)

  • Roxanne C.

    Ahh. Bubbies. One of my fondest memories of my trip to Hawaii earlier this year. I ordered three mochi - green tea, strawberry, and lychee. All of them were delicious! I could really taste the matcha in the green tea mochi. Strawberry is pretty standard. Lychee was delicious - it had a light and subtle flavor, which wasn't too sweet. The mochi outside is super soft and chewy. Just the way I like it :D My boyfriend ordered macadamia nut ice cream, and it was surprisingly good (considering that I don't usually like macadamia nuts). It actually tasted more like caramel/vanilla. He also ordered a passion fruit mochi ice cream...which was really disappointing. It was sour and weird. I can't really describe it. Regardless, next time I go back to Hawaii, Bubbies is going to be my first stop.

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    What did i see in this place so many years ago in college? I used to think it was so great, now i don't see anything special about it. Maybe it was the ice cream cakes and pies with sexual provocative names that used to bring me there at the end of dates to help plant a not so subliminal message? The ice cream is good, very smooth, better than baskin robbins but doesn't justify being sold by weight and averaging $3 per scoop. I don't usually buy ice cream by the scoop but that sounds a bit pricey to me. I ended up getting a pint of Dulce de leche ($5) and a slice of a cake with layers of tiramisu and cuppachino ($5). The pint of ice cream was smooth and delicious but the cake was nothing special. Service was slow, there were 2 girls behind the counter, taking their sweet time and chatted amongst themselves even when the line was backed up to the door. A couple even walked out cause they couldn't take it, they did not acknowledge the people waiting in line, just worked on one order at a time and kept talking to each other. A "We'll be with you shortly" or "Thanks for waiting" would be nice. The parking lot is small and if you go at the right (or wrong) time, the line can be long, but i have a feeling it doesn't have to be. Don't get me wrong the Ice cream is really good. Ice cream pies and cakes are over rated and over priced. Definately worth stopping in 3 Stars (Minus 1 star for service) try going off hours, mid afternoon to avoid a line. Tip: Get a pint for $5, much cheaper than 2 scoops for around $6.

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  • Kelly W.

    Best ice cream in town! Homemade, delicious and decent prices on mochi and ice cream. Mac nut ice cream is my favorite but you can never go wrong with mochi

    (5)

  • Tina S.

    This place is the bizzznass. Seriously delicious ice cream mochi. Serious. Their peanut butter chocolate tasted like a frozen reese's peanut butter cup in my mouth. I also tried their green tea and lilikoi. You can taste the fruit flavors and it is like *BAM!* The flavors are prevalent, and so fresh. I wish I could have tried all the flavors, maybe next time I will. $1 each... $2.95 for 3....

    (5)

  • Jonathan V.

    Multiple orgasm is a must!! Complement that with strawberry cheesecake malt and you have yourself more orgasms! Multiple orgasm: three layers of ice cream: mocha, chocolate, and blueberry? With a chocolate fudge top with chocolate sprinkles and a oreo cookie crust bottom!! It is a melting sensation ending with a party crunch madness. You won't be disappointed. The malt requires a little more getting used to but chasing the orgasm with even more melting orgasms is god's gift of heaven! I tried the red velvet ice cream... Not worth your money or the calories. Watch out for seasonal flavors!!! Environment: claustrophobic-inducing...... Employees: um..not attractive, had the "i'm fucking slammed right now w/ customers look" Parking: It's a frick'n joke. I suggest secretly parking behind Rock Bottom, formerly known as Red Lion. Cost: 6 bucks and up. Pretty cheap! I suggest sharing to make the experience even better. But they haven't started on credit cards? WTF? Who doesn't accept credit card. Get it together..I have miles on my credit card! But at the same time, that is why it's cheaper. They don't have to pay for extra equipment, training, or provide a percentage of sales... Overall: PURE ORGASMIC AWESOMENESS! YATTA!

    (5)

  • Liz S.

    Bubbies is something I ALWAYS look forward to when I come home. I love the variety of ice cream flavors they offer as well as the pies, shakes and mochi ice cream flavors too. It's so much better fresh than to buy it frozen at a grocery store. Best Ice Cream: Oreo Best Pie: Multiple Orgasm (Oreo, Coffee and Chocolate Ice Cream with Oreo Crust) Best Mochi Ice Cream: ALL OF THEM! The only problem I have with this place is its location, there is not enough parking, seats or anywhere to stand in line. Usually on the weekends the line is wayy out the door! I would prefer to go to another location where it's not always so crowded.

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  • Grace C.

    Hands down Hawaii's best mochi ice cream house. I just recently got my drivers license, but I braved driving in the freeway just to get some of their desserts! That is all :)

    (5)

  • Debby X.

    Oh boy, if you're craving something sweet and cold this is definitely something that will hit the spot! My family and I tried the vanilla, strawberry, red bean, lychee, and mango. I loved them all (I took a bite from each one! hehe) but my favorite would have to be the lychee one. It tastes just like lychee, which you know it would, but it still hits you like 'whoa! this is so good!!" Definitely will be coming back. You can take your mochi ice cream togo too! Things to keep in mind: 1. Cash only 2. They have a small parking lot 3. Try the lychee mochi :P

    (5)

  • Kim W.

    Amazing!!! I can't believe I have never been here before in all the years that I have been to Hawaii. It is the perfect balance of mochi and ice cream. My boyfriend (who never had ice cream mochi) instantly fell in love. I think we visited the place at least 3 times in the one week we were there and always ordered 6 mochis to go. It is definitely worth the wait (the line moves pretty quick). All the flavors were delicious. You must come here if you are in the area!

    (5)

  • Lauren S.

    No matter how full you are....there's ALWAYS room for Bubbies! :) The line here is usually out the door and moves pretty slowly, but that just give the food in my tummy a little more time to make room for the awesomeness that is about to happen. Mochi Ice Cream (I mean...who doesn't love this?) Flavors to try: *Lychee (classic yummy lychee flavor) *Sakura (a wonderful light floral flavor that just dances on my tongue) *Chocolate Expresso (for the coffee-lover in me) *Chocolate Mint (my favorite childhood ice cream) If there's one flavor I wish they would add on the menu, it has to be Chocolate Coconut.....Then I would be here all the time! Another great dessert to try is their Multiple Orgasm ice cream pie with delectable layers of coffee, chocolate and cookies and cream topped with fudge and chocolate sprinkles....this treat certainly earned its given name. ***Note If you visit the Bubbies in Hawaii Kai this dessert has a different name: Relationship George (toned down for the families and children that go to that location) Different name, but same mouth-watering-heavenly dessert. My husband's parents always pick up a whole pie for birthdays, and I always have to fight the urge to lick the bowl. Just remember: Cash only

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  • Alison W.

    We noticed walking around, that they've starting selling Bubbies at different places like Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. So even if you can't make it here, though it's not too far from Waikiki, you can still try it. Anyways the mochi is the must-try here. Though they do have cool ice cream flavors and coffee as well. The more you buy, the cheaper it is. So combine your orders people. Otherwise I think one mochi will set you back $1.15. Sounds like a lot for one small mound of a mochi shell with ice cream filling. But it's so delicious. I got to try the guava, lilikoi, and macadamia nut. Wish I could've had more but we just came from a very filling dinner. But you can get it for there, in which case they give it to you in a styrofoam bowl or if you get it to go, they will give you a pretty non-flimsy Tupperware container, which I think is super nice of them. In fact I'm reusing the container as I write this. I think I liked the lilikoi (aka passion fruit) the best followed by their mac nut and then the guava. But all still the best mochi I have ever had. Must go back and try more flavors - I think they had like over 15. We sat for a little bit enjoying our mochi and the place isn't too big. Maybe 10 tables or so and I only saw one table actually eating their mochi or something. Also parking is small and tight!

    (5)

  • Kyle H.

    Gotta love Bubbies Ice cream!! The ice cream is so full of flavor and of very good quality! And who doesn't like the names of their ice cream pies and cakes! Favorite ice cream flavor are deep dark chocolate chip, oreo, mint chip, and green tea. Favorite mochi ice cream flavors are strawberry + deep dark chocolate chip, green tea, and chocolate + mint chip. Some flavors are better elsewhere, though, such as vanilla (just go to the store and get Roselani) and chocolate brownie (Ben & Jerry's). Either way, Bubbies is worth the drive to UH and worth the wait in the often LONG line.

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  • Ha N.

    I love the mochi ice cream. It just brings back memories everytime I go. Since I lost weight and I'm lovin' it, I stop by a little less because for some reason, the guilt is higher for me now. :( We tried getting ice cream and the other cake cookie confections but I.. don't really like them. They're either too sweet or too hard or too not-as-good-as-mochi-ice-cream. There's also another reason.. I decided on a simple ice cream cone last time, which turned out to be a not so simple task. I asked for the mint choco chip and the girl and I had this dialogue: HER: what kind of cone? ME: the small kiddie one. HER: which ONE? ME: the small one. HER: the sugar cone? ME: uh.. (looks to BF, he doesn't know either) which one is that? HER: do you want the sugar one?! ME: OKAY. She rolled her eyes at me. OMG. I'm sorry I don't know what you mean! I'm sure all the cones have sugar! I actually still don't know to this day but will guess that the coney one is sugar and the one with the flat bottom is____. Next time I will ask for the chocolate mochi ice cream through her. I think there are 10 different kinds including chocolate dipped. Heehee.

    (4)

  • Courtney B.

    GREAT ice cream, the ice cream cake was wonderful! Layered coffee, chocolate and cookie ice cream, cookie crust and hot fudge topping... MMMMM!! The kids had mint chip, carrot, green tea ice cream, it was amazing!

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    Hubs and I LOVE mochi ice cream so when we heard about this place we knew we had to go. My favorite was the black sesame flavor. Hubby loved his raspberry mochi. We also tried lychee (yummy!), cantaloupe (a tad too sweet for my tastes), and adzuki bean (I loved it but hubby felt the flavor was too subtle). I wish we had gotten a chance to try more. Next time, for sure!

    (4)

  • Cameron B.

    Had the bubbies navel ($4.00) which is basically a ice cream sandwich. It was a cookies and cream ice cream between two chocolate chip cookies. The cookies and cream needed more cookies and the cookie itself needed to be a little better. It felt like I was biting into a thin cheap chocolate chip cookie. They also dip half the ice cream sandwich in chocolate. Came here around 9:30-10pm and the line was ridiculous!

    (4)

  • S E.

    Growing up, I never understood my dad's love of mochi. Until I had the salted caramel mochi from Bubbies. It was awesome and legitimately transformed my appreciation of the dessert as a class. With that said, the other flavors were a bit more hit-or-miss with a bunch being rock solid (e.g., strawberry, sakura, lilikoi, chocolate expresso, and chocolate mint) and some others being a bit more "meh" (particularly the ones that incorporate an oddly textured chocolate into the ice cream itself). And, unfortunately, the salted caramel is a special flavor that only comes around once a year, which led me to deduct a star.

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  • Michael M.

    Only the best will do. By far the best ice cream on Oahu. I have been coming here for as long as I can remember. My only complaint is that they don't have a location closer to my home.

    (5)

  • S Y.

    Any place with a dessert named, "Come Here Little Girl" would give me the creeps. But when you make mochi like they do then by all means call it what you wanna call it! I love the Lychee, Mango, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Espresso and Vanilla. I recently tried the special, Almond Roca- not too sweet or rich. When a place can make flavors such as Peanut Butter and Almond Roca and not overdo it, not over sweeten it- then they definitely got skills! Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Vanilla, Tiramisu, Guava are all ok. Passion fruit is OK, but I'm not too fond of the aftertaste. Sakura is a little too flowery for me. For about the past 5 years now, nothing has changed about Bubbies from the lines that go by quite fast, the SF Chronicle article on the wall that gives me a little touch of home and the fun of having "More Than a Mouthful", asking for a "Eat My Balls", and wanting a "Multiple Orgasm!!"

    (5)

  • Zhen L.

    Friendly service, great and delicious ice cream, and clean environment :)! After coming here a dozen times, I really prefer their milkshakes now, but I get their funny sounding cakes every so often with the girlfriend (I love the "More Than a Mouthful" ice cream cake!). Unlike many other places, they make their shakes the traditional way, and not with blenders. There's no tax here. The mochi ice cream is a great deal! However, there is one con about this place! The Parking is HELLA TIGHT! Maybe I'm a little claustrophobic, but coming here on a busy night scares me when I have to park. Otherwise it is definitely a great place for ice cream, and it's close to campus!

    (5)

  • Jonas T.

    As an ice cream and a mochi fan, this is a must visit. Mochi ice creams come at a nice temperature such that they are not rock-hard like from the supermarket. JONASAPPROVED!

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  • Jay T.

    With ice cream cakes named "Multiple Orgasm" or ice cream flavors such as "Chocolate Jack Daniels", Bubbie's is definitely not for kids! When you go to their University location, there is almost ALWAYS a line out the door! No matter if you go at midnight! (Yes, they're open that late...) Aside from the standard Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry flavors, they also have some very unique ones too! My favorites are: Strawberry cheesecake, Tequila Rose, Chardonnay sherbet, Peanut butter...(in no particular order) Or you might try some of their "Mochi Ice Cream". This is a delicacy originating in Japan, and made popular about a decade or so ago by a company called "Mikawaya" based in California. You can find their product in the supermarket freezer. Vanilla, Green Tea, Strawberry is a big seller. Bubbies took it one step further and added tropical flavors like Mango, Lychee, Passion Fruit....and threw some others like Peanut Butter, Espresso, Raspberry...etc. into the mix. Now they even have some that are Chocolate-dipped! If you have a craving for Ice Cream ANY TIME OF DAY, Bubbie's is someplace that you might think of visiting! They're sold by the scoop or in containers by the pint, quart or gallon. Keep in mind; a quart will cost about $9! (give or take a few $s) So, if you have kids, distract them with the cheap supermarket-kine, keep them at home, and treat yourself to some gourmet ice cream!! ....I think I'll go get some myself....

    (5)

  • Avy R.

    What's better than icecream? Mochi icecream! What's better than Mochi icecream? Bubbies Mochi icecream!! :D Can't believe I haven't review this place. They make their icecream and Mochi locally and they are extra fresh! Better than the ones from the box! :P They have many flavors to choose from the ones I like are greentea, lychee, Sakura, chocolate expresso! My friends like the chocomint, peanut butter ones too! They have naughty names for their cakes and pies. They are good too! I go there for Mochi most of the time though :P If you like dark chocolate, try their dark dark chocolate chocolate chip icecream!! It's so good! I wish I can skip dinner and eat tons of dessert at night... But I can't, coz I still need to go to the beach... :P

    (5)

  • Stephanie H.

    This place is packed with a line out the door. At first taste, the mochi is okay mainly because it's totally frozen. The trick is to wait a little bit so that the mochi gets a little softer for you to eat. But don't wait too long or it will melt. The texture of the mochi is chewy but not sticky which is awesome! The ice cream is super flavorful and not too creamy! Our favorites was the lychee, strawberry dark chocolate chip, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate espresso, guava. It's about a $1 a piece which is cheap too! We also got a scoop of the macadamia nut ice cream which was delicious. How come they don't make a mochi out of that? We also found out that they serve this at the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf by our hotel so we kept getting Bubbies throughout the trip ... it's that good! You can't have just one since you'll want more. It's delicious!!!

    (5)

  • Trevor T.

    if you like ice cream, or all things sweet, this place is for you. from the mochi ice cream to the multiple orgasm, go to bubbies to satisfy your dessert cravings! downside: parking can be tough. location isn't huge, so the line can be long and there might not be tables to sit down and enjoy your dessert. upside: haven't had anything less than VERY delish from there. fun names for their desserts. good variety with ice cream scoops. friendly staff. SAMPLES (i'm a sucker for trying different ice cream flavors - jump on this wagon, you might find something new)

    (5)

  • Janice H.

    SOME TIPS FOR DA ADHD FOLKS: - Cash or personal check only (with 2 forms of picture ID: driver's license, plus Costco card) - Mochi ice cream is their specialty! - Parking is limited & suffers from anorexia (tiny, tiny stalls). Park in the Burger King lot in the stalls furthest away from it. They have a water dispenser with itty-bitty cups available! :) Place is usually packed, especially during its late night hours on the weekend! Families, couples, college kids, geezers, kids, etc. all love the crack this place serves.

    (4)

  • Jamelva B.

    Don't torture your sweet tooth by not going to bubbies! They have pretty much everything from pies to milkshakes to cakes to banana splits to their amazing selection of ice cream and theres no forgetting their Mochica ice cream!!! Yummmm, good stuff. REALLY good stuff. It's right down the street from the university of Hawaii at manoa campus. My friends and I would always walk over for an orgasmic sugar rush as a refreshing break from studying. WARNING: lots of people here. Especially college kids. Not a great amount of seating so plan ahead. Lines can potentially be out the door and parking is not guaranteed. Nonetheless, I would say stop by bubbies and check out their great dessert selection!

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  • Kathy A.

    Tried Bubbies on the beachwalk in Waikiki, can't find it on Yelp but what a fantastic find for a quick treat. Loved the mochi!

    (5)

  • Jeff Z.

    The ice cream is delicious! But the waiting in line for 15-20 minutes is just plain ludicrous. The place needs to start updating the way it serves it customers, this would make this place so much better and it would attract more business for them.

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  • Stephanie L.

    CASH ONLY. The mochi ice cream was sooo good and definitely worth the wait! There was quite a long line, but it moved quickly. The wait gave me enough time to choose which flavors I wanted to try and there were quite a few options. They also have a variety of drinks and scooped ice cream options if mochi ice cream isn't your cup of tea. We got a dozen, 2 of each flavor: green tea, lychee, guava, passion, raspberry, and chocolate espresso. All of them were so flavorful. The lychee was really sweet so eating that right before the passion was a bad choice. The passion tasted really tart because of that, but still good. Definitely go try the mochi ice cream!

    (5)

  • Mark M.

    Great ice cream and sub par service does not make for a good review. I stopped in here today with my girlfriend on our way home from UHM. I've been here many times before and have never had a bad experience. I couldn't call today's experience bad either. It was just very boring. A lot of the people that work here have a personality. The girl that helped us today didn't even seen like she wanted to be there. Other than ourselves, I watched her help two other sets of customers and al three transactions went something like this: "Hi, what can I get for you." *customer orders* "Your total is $xx.xx" *customer pays* "Your change is $xx.xx" And that was that. All three times and I never saw a smile. Maybe she was having an off day or maybe she just hates her job. Either way, she did not look like she was having any fun at all. Words can tell you something but someone's facial expression will tell you everything.

    (3)

  • Kim G.

    Mochi was the best I've ever had!!! Strawberry, green tea and vanilla. I want to go back!

    (5)

  • Kalei F.

    Multiple Orgasm, Eat My Balls, Poke and Stroke, Keep It Up All Night, First Night, More Than A Mouthful......got your attention? Now this is what I call a Sweet Tooth's Heaven! The variety here is unmatched and the flavors....don't even get me started!! Well now, would you like some fabulous mochi balls? Or rather an orgasmic ice cream pie? Or a double scoop of their amazing flavors? Or a milk shake? Take your pick! I've had almost all of the flavors of mochi balls - my favorite being the espresso and strawberry!! And I like their Oreo......it tastes like Oreo.....but it doesn't have the big yummy oreo cookie chips in it like Baskin Robbins does!!! And their cakes.....oh yum!!! Ice Cream cakes are SO delicious!! So CASH only, and it's open late so Score!!! Meet you here at Bubbies!

    (5)

  • Rosemarie T.

    We came in on a Monday evening with no line. The gals behind the counter did great in explaining their menu as well as making recommendations. Their mochis were AMAZING! Our favorite is the green tea.

    (5)

  • Kristin W.

    Omg. Love the mochi ice cream. I usually just get that. Fun flavors. If I go with other people, we'll get the cakes. And of course, gotta love the interesting names for their ice cream/desserts! Yuuuum. Beware, parking sucks, but don't park in other lots. You'll get towed. Just hope for someone leaving.

    (5)

  • David K.

    This place is YUMMY! I ordered the Mochi and I was amazed :)

    (5)

  • Kenyan K.

    Bubbies has awesome ice cream. I used to eat here often when I went to UH but now only come once in a while. My favorite is the multiple orgasm. This has chocolate, Oreo, and coffee ice cream layered in a cake with Oreo crumbs on the bottom and chocolate frosting with sprinkles on the top. All their stuff has sexual names; it's pretty funny. They have a crazy variety of mochi ice cream which you can buy individually or cheaper in bulk. Some of the flavors are sold in grocery stores as well. It gets crowded here and they stay open late at night. The seating area inside is also limited. The parking lot is very small and even street parking can be scarce.

    (4)

  • Anisha D.

    Obviously the best place for ice cream on the island. Soooo good. They just have some good wholesome ice cream and like they say with all the guilt. I mean...at least they're being honest? So good. If gaining weight wasn't an issue id probably have all my meals here. My favorite is multiple orgasm of course. Heaven. And also all their mochi is amazing. They're open pretty late too for those late night cravings or after a long drinking night. So unhealthy but lemme tell you - worth it.

    (5)

  • GLENN F.

    Blueberry ice cream was soft and running . First time I had ice cream melt to my fingers. But usually a good place to go. Should have had the slice of ice cream pie they are always frozen hard

    (3)

  • Jen T.

    Bubbies is the place to be! Their Mochi ice cream is the BOMB! I had all of their flavors my favorite was the cherry blossom and the guava! OMMMG! Definitely check it out and go during the day there is no wait. If you go at night you're gonna have to stand in line with all the local college kids!

    (5)

  • Ninarae N.

    Thank you YELP and all my fellow yelpers for suggesting the Multiple Orgasms dessert. In one big heaping slice of all three components of chocolate, coffee and tiramisu (?) paired with the cookie crumble Oreo crust and the perfect layer of chocolate icing to top it off...yes, I guess it is pretty orgasmic. My only complaint was that the the layers of ice cream can be downsized a tad cuz it's too much! Lol but wow! Such great flavors! We also tried the green tea, strawberry and guava mochi which were all pretty delicious as well! One star knock off for the under enthused staff. Upon walking in, we weren't greeted or even acknowledged after about 10 mins of just standing there waiting to order. There was no line behind us & the guys obviously saw us, but just never said a word until their hands were completely free. They were walking around behind the counter at a super slow turtle speed. They looked miserable and even in serving us acted like it was the worst day of their lives. Lucky the dessert is so good or else I would've knocked off more stars. Worth it if you don't mind the zombie-like servers!

    (4)

  • Diana I.

    Came here to try their MOCHI ICE CREAM which all my friends raved about. My husband and I shared 3 flavors: Green tea, Lychee and Passion. Our favorite of the 3 was the lychee. The mochi was super soft unlike most mochi ice cream that you get frozen in the market. Overall, they were good but not amazing... but it's worth a try if you're a fan of mochi ice cream! They also have other desserts like ice cream cakes. Located in a plaza towards the back. Free parking in the private lot.

    (4)

  • Kathrina L.

    I love mochi ice cream and this place KNOWS how to make it. The mochi ice cream that I usually eat at home (CA) is very thick with little ice cream. Here, the mochi skin is thin enough that you're not jipped on tasting the ice cream in it. this is a need to go place in Waikiki if you like mochi!!! the espresso chocolate and strawberry dark chocolate are BOMB DIGGITY

    (5)

  • Christine L.

    Bubbies was the perfect snack especially after hiking in the sun and sweating all day! Just think about burning all those calories before! SO YOU'VE DEFINITELY EARNED IT :D My co-worker and I ordered a slew of their mochi. I lovee their huge selection of flavors to try from. Here in the mainland, I only buy the mochi from the grocery stores but there's only a limited amount of flavors. I really liked the texture of the mochi. It was very soft and just the right amount of chewiness. We didn't experience any long lines or waits. The guy was helping just one person in front of us so we as soon as we got our order, we sat down, ate it, and were on our way to our next foodie adventure!

    (5)

  • Jon H.

    Hands down my favorite dessert stop on the island! I've been a loyal customer ever since they had their store in Kahala Mall waaaaaaaay back when. Bubbies' ice cream cakes are also near and dear to my heart as they're the one and only constant birthday tradition I have...they also are the source of a very funny (traumatic?) realization, which I'll get to later. Haha... But first the review. I dare you to find a better mochi ice cream anywhere! You'll find out soon enough that there is none. Bubbies reigns supreme. Everything about their mochi ice cream is perfect. The mochi isn't too chewy or thick, and the flavors of ice cream available are amazing. What makes the selection even better at Bubbies is that they usually have some sorta special flavor(s) available in addition to their standard flavors. Personal note: I've been a mint chocolate chip lover since my very first bite of ice cream as a kid, so you know I'm gonna have to order at least one chocolate mint mochi every time. And if you're not feeling mochi ice cream (gasp!), well fear not because the regular ice cream is just as yummy. There's of course the obvious cup or cone dilemma. But what I like to order on those rare mochi-free nights is the affogato, or in other words a scoop of vanilla with a shot of hot espresso poured right over. Tastes just like how I'd imagine bliss would. Seriously, why does coffee match so well with ice cream? *drool* And did I mention Bubbies is open late? I'm talking midnight late. It's been a great chill hangout spot for my friends and I for years, and the crowds they pull on a nightly basis should be clear indication that we're not the only ones that think that way. However, the huge crowds along with the limited parking might be the only real drawbacks to Bubbies. And when I say they get crowded, I mean they get extremely packed. The line literally will extend out the door and then wrap around into the parking lot/sidewalk. And unfortunately the seating area inside isn't that large, so you're gonna have to wait. So make sure you come with some good company, so the wait doesn't seem nearly as long. And just remember that the sweet reward for your patience will be worth it. Ok...so getting back to that realization I mentioned earlier, like I said, I've been getting Bubbies ice cream cakes for as long as I can remember. And as a kid I never thought anything of it except for how delicious they are and that my mom is awesome for buying them for me. Well, as I grew up I discovered something pretty interesting about these cake: WTF KINDA RAUNCHY NAMES ARE THESE?! Now, I'm all for humor, and just imagining some timid customer going to the counter and hesitantly, nervously asking for a "multiple orgasm" is sidesplittingly hilarious. But I soon realized that my own mother quite possibly would've been one of these people, and the dread is overwhelming. My only saving grace is that since English is not her native language, at least the more double entendre-ish named ones went over her head. *cringing intensifies* TL;DR - Made fob mom order risqué named cakes. Hopefully without knowing what she was saying.

    (5)

  • India R.

    Of course it's 4 stars!! It's a landmark of Hawaii! Don't let the long line deter you, it moves pretty quickly... if you have never been before, take the time to read through the menu instead of trying just what's in the tubs-which are awesome anyway! The menu is wild, from everything from ice cream cakes, sundae tubs and mochi ice cream of course In all different flavors. The tub flavors do change from time to time so you can always try something new and different! :) When I was there a few weeks ago I was able to have Rice Pudding Ice Cream! It was ono!

    (5)

  • Raelyn B.

    This is a surprise. I haven't reviewed Bubbies and I come here a lot! If you are in the Honolulu area and are craving some ice cream, one of the very few ice cream places in the area you should consider now is Bubbies. They have a bit of unpredictable flavors and everything is seriously homemade here in Hawaii (their warehouse is located in Aiea). Once a few of my friends went late at night and tried most of their mochi ice cream and let me tell you, if it says Green Tea or Chocolate Peanut Butter, don't think for one second that it won't taste like it. Sakura even tastes like sakura but I haven't had sakura but now i know what it tastes like! lol When you begin to come here often enough you'll even be able to see some familiar faces behind the counter making your ice cream and opening and sealing mochi ice cream containers at light speed. You'll even see their hair styles change. Beside the point of skill and awesome hair styles, their staff seems a bit small so you'll get familiar with faces and maybe even feel comfortable enough to strike up a conversation. I do. It's a small but impactful business - they'll do fundraisers! They only accept cash so make sure you bring some dough because you'll need some to try all their awesome flavors. I'm not sure how often they change it, but they change their flavors very often. To their tubs of ice cream and even mochi ice creams.

    (5)

  • Erica A.

    I went to Bubbies last Thursday with my boyfriend. It was his first time there and my second. The first time I went was four years ago on a family trip, so this trip I was dying to go again. When I finally had a chance, I dragged my boyfriend with me and ordered almost all the flavors. Being a fan of mochi, ice cream, and mochi ice cream, this was truly the best. My boyfriend's favorite was sakura while mine would probably be a tie with lychee and guava. After having four each, we decided to get in line to buy three more. I'll definitely go again when I visit the island.

    (5)

  • Kenny L.

    Bubbies.. I dont know how you do it but damn you had me come back two nights in a row! Ordered: all mochi All the mochi ice cream was so good. On both nights during my visit, there was a line out the door even for a week day night. I don't even want to imagine how busy they are on summer nights. My favorites were the green tea and the strawberry mochi. Too legit to quit! Now .. I'm on the hunt to find some in SF whole food stores. Next time I'm in Honolulu, I am driving straight here no joke! note: CASH ONLY!

    (5)

  • L. T.

    Everyone in my family loved this place I think we got each flavor to try. I personally got the ice cream on a waffle cone. The best flavors to me was strawberry but I got the dark chocolate ice cream. It was yummy yum! The lines were always long. It goes pretty fast. But the parking is not so good we don't always get lucky and get parking in the lot and don't expect to eat in there if you have a big group.

    (4)

  • Cullen K.

    wtf happened to simon? i really dont like the other boy that works here. both times hes been very rude AND gotten my order wrong. when taking my order he gives attitude back and rolls his eyes. then when i receive my order its WRONG! the first time i asked for 6 espresso mochi and 6 mint mochi and he gave me 12 fkn mint. then last night i ordered a prisoner cake and multiple orgasm and he gave me some other kind of cake idk wtf it is. UGH! ill be asking for someone else to help me if hes ever there. i dont care if he knows i hate him. id rather get good service. i usually leave 20% tip even tho its an ice cream place, but last night i left zero. thank god i did cuz i got the wrong order AGAIN!

    (1)

  • Nam N.

    Bubbies = Amazaballs. Balls of Mochi amazing. Perfect pure flavors to their ice creams. Light in texture but full in flavor. There isn't a perfect way to describe ice cream, it's even harder to describe perfection. Words don't do it justice. You have have to get it, put it in your mouth, let it melt and enjoy. The parking lot is small, the line typically goes out the door and there isn't much seating. But I assure you if you like ice cream and/or mochi then this is the place to get it.

    (5)

  • Tiffany D.

    I love all their mochi's and ice-cream because I just love ice-cream. Customer assistant is pretty suave. The young folks that work there seem like they get along pretty well, no complaints! The line is pretty long so don't be alarmed. Great spot to bring kids and lovers...hahaha.

    (5)

  • Nia R.

    I have been wanting to try this place for years and finally made it on my trip to Oahu. I was so stuffed from eating Hawaiian food right before but definitely wanted something sweet. I tried the red bean, mint, and vanilla ice cream mochi and devoured every last bite! I actually wish I got more! Love this place! Their milkshakes are also delicious! The staff is friendly. Keep in mind it is cash only.

    (5)

  • Jake O.

    I love this place I have never had such delicious mochi. I would my favorite flavor I must say is the root beer. Wow so tasty all their flavors are delicious. My wife's favorite is the cookie butter. It taste like snicker doodle cookie dough. The price is not bad either I went there and got 12 mochi various flavors and only spent like 12 bucks so it was a pretty good deal. If you want a nice cold ice cream to escape.the hawaiian heat I strongly recommend bubbies and I will be there again.

    (5)

  • Ken C.

    So many choices and flavors to choose from! It was so hard to just order one thing! For example: their mochie (rice cake shell filled with ice cream), comes in LOT of different delicious flavors: lychee, guava, green tea, sakura, azuki bean, passion furit, raspberry, etc. We ordered one of each flavor of mochi's, more than 10 mochi's just to try all the flavors because we couldn't decide...but i think it coufused our tongues, eventually it seem to taste all the same, i better get my tongue check

    (4)

  • Sivilay T.

    Got here around 9 PM and there was a line way out the door... We sent out our place holder and I sat in the car along with the rest of our group and waited until we were close to the door before heading to the line. Luckily, I got VIP parking right in front of the line. There were quite a few tables inside, but it was packed so it was close to impossible to fit our group of 8 anywhere...so we decided that we would just order our ice creams and eat outside. While we were about to place our order, I notice a group leaving so I rushed over to their table and made my son sit their until I finished ordering. Half of the group sat and waited while the other half stood in line to get our ice cream. They have a pretty long list of flavors and some odd names as well. I saw the man in front of me order a "Poke and Stroke"...whatever that is. I just went for their mochi ice creams since I just had a pretty big dinner beforehand. I liked the guava flavor mochi the best. The flavor was true to its name. My son had the green tea, but I didn't get a chance to taste it before he finished it. My least favorite would be the salted caramel because it was really salty. The red bean and sakura were also ok. I liked their mochi because it is very soft, not hard and dry like many brands. The ice cream flavors are pretty much like any other ice cream flavor, nothing too special in my honest opinion. The other members of my group all ordered their ice cream in a waffle cone, and they all seemed to enjoy it. They said that it was good, but not great in comparison to other ice cream brands.

    (4)

  • Harmony L.

    Bubbiesss! Finally I went to the actual store to get some instead of buying it at Safeway. Their mochi ice cream is what they're known for. This time, I got the Guava, Chocolate Espresso, and Lychee, which were all good. The mochi's are a little more than $1 each. We also go their large sundae. For just 2 scoops of ice cream, it was kinda pricey. I believe it was about $6. The line is long, but don't be alarmed, it moves fast so just wait it out!

    (5)

  • Daniel W.

    Came here to try the Mochi Ice Cream that everyone on Yelp raves about. First time my gf and I came here, we had the Multiple Orgasm which was tasty. We ordered Mochi to go, took it home, and tried eating it the next day... Don't eat them the day after, since they are not as good (reviewers warned us, we didn't heed them... You've been warned again). The second time we came (which is why I'm writing this review), we ordered more Mochi. They're $1.15 each or 3 for $3.30. My gf and I ordered two each and ask them to-go. The girl who took our order placed the Mochi in white plastic baggies!!!! Plastic baggies of all things! I took our two "egg sacks" with shock and awe at what had just went down. Mind you, the previous customers (who were served by the other gentlemen working the counter) received their Mochi in a clear plastic container, with a nice "Bubbies" label. I was expecting the same, but was rudely disappointed. Would give this place 5 stars, but subtracting 1 since I had to eat these delicious Mochi "doggie (bag) style"

    (4)

  • Lillie M.

    Frozen goodness! You can never go wrong with homemade mochi icecream:) my favorite flavors are the espresso, guava, lychee and green tea. Really good prices and good ambience! Sometimes there's a really long line and they only accept cash!

    (4)

  • May L.

    Oh Bubbies. People always raves about this plac. Line is out the door. Oh Bubbies. But I was never into it. I always come anyway since it's next to a lot of restaurant and convenient for us to stop by after for some desserts. I must say, the mochi ice cream is good, but not amazing. Not 5 star, must stand in line, wait 10 min type of amazing. Tonight we came for a banana split. The toppings were way too overwhelming. I pushed the topping aside so I could actually taste the ice cream. We had: Oreo, blueberry cheesecake and Mac nut. I didn't like any of them. The Mac nut and Oreo did not compare to Haagendaz. The blueberry cheesecake did not taste anything like blueberry cheesecake. The strawberry topping was not fresh. It was more like pie filling. Sorry to be disappointed again Bubbies. I've tried you many many times.

    (2)

  • John C.

    Love it, Love it. LOVE IT! As the stars suggested, it's basically as good as it gets. Wish I could rate it a 100 stars, For anyone who have yet to try it, you don't know what you're missing.

    (5)

  • Freida G.

    Came for my fix.. Multiple Orgasm - pie that is! Never disappoint.. It's my go to fix when I had a stressful chaotic day! And don't forget about the balls - Mochi Balls I mean.. it's delish! Well Oprah had it! So it must be good - and I say I lalalalalalove it!

    (5)

  • Kristy L.

    Mochi ice cream: Wow, their mochi ice cream was unbelievebly amazing. Words cannot describe how flavorful and delectable each mochi ice cream was. I tried the lychee, passion fruit, guava, raspberry with white chocolate and Belgium chocolate flakes, green tea, sakura, azuki bean, chocolate expression, and the "come here little girl" ice cream cake. I seriously liked every single mochi ice cream and the MUST TRIES are the raspberry with white chocolate and Belgium chocolate flakes, green tea, and lychee. You will not regret these recommendations! Service: I came here twice and the lines were out the door both times. Nonetheless, they move quickly and we were in front in about 15 minutes. The service of the cashier/workers were okay. I could tell they tried to rush everyone through as quickly as possible. Ambiance: There were tables from the front all the way to the back. It got very loud with people coming in and out but our group was still able to converse.

    (5)

  • Hannah Q.

    If you're looking for real rich homemade desserts this is definitely the place to go. It's in a hidden location but popular so expect to wait in line. Line moves fast though so it's normal to see it go out the door. There are a variety of desserts here--ice cream, cake, shakes, mochi and possibly more I have yet to see. Their ice cream flavors vary from time to time. It's consistency is creamy/thick with decadent flavor. We had the DDCCC (dark chocolate Chip banana...something like that) and the banana flavor was soooo deliciously natural far better than the store bought brands. I mainly come here for the mochi though and pick 6-12 different flavors. It's fun taking them home and eating it with the hubs trying to guess which flavor it is. My favorite flavor is mint chocolate chip, green tea, and pumpkin. Service is great. I'd highly recommend asking for tastings before ordering. They are always more than happy to help. Only downside is its "cash only."

    (5)

  • Ada F.

    Hands down the best mochi ice cream I have ever had. There is nothing like this in Los Angeles. This is another must stop when I am here in Honolulu. Been here many times but I keep forgetting to write a review. I only come here for their mochi ice cream. I have not tried anything else. I do see many people enjoying their ice cream so that must be good but for me I only want their mochi ice cream. Unlike many other mochi ice creams the mochi layer is thin and soft. They have flavors that just make you do a little dance as you slowly enjoy. On this last visit we ordered: Cantaloupe Strawberry dark choco chip Sakura Passion Guava Azuki bean Chocolate mint Chocolate peanut butter Green tea Chocolate vanilla I have not tried every flavor but of the ones I have tasted I like the cantaloupe, the Sakura, the strawberry dark chocolate chip and the passion. My husband loves their chocolate dipped ones. I am more of a fruity person so I am partial to them. This place is always packed. I have never not have to wait in line. It is definitely worth the wait. We always buy to go. They have a small lot that wraps around. When I think Honolulu I think BUBBIES!! My trip is never complete without stopping here. I love them so much I have purchased a baseball tee and a tank. I love representing them when I am in LA. I am a loyal fan. If I lived here I would come every day!!!! The staff is always friendly here. Don't forget to bring you cash, they don't accept Benjamins and they don't accept credit cards.

    (5)

  • Jessica A.

    I have had the green tea, pumpkin, and chocolate espresso mochi. Soooo good. Cash only or local checks. Make sure you drive your Smart car if you plan on parking in their parking lot, very tight squeeze. My husband had a rub in with one of the yellow parking lot poles. Glad we have a visitor in town next week so that we have an excuse to go back so soon :)

    (5)

  • Doug M.

    It's an good place for people that eat ice cream. Unfortunately I'm not one of those people. They only had one flavor of sorbet lychee so I got a smoothie. It was pretty good. But they just need to have one or two more sorbet and it will be perfect. Over all its a nice place but no bathroom. The line moves quickly if your patient.

    (3)

  • Nina S.

    This is a very cute ice cream shop. I believe they are cash only. We had mochi and it was delicious!

    (4)

  • Jenn R.

    I was feeling fatty today. I had 2 scoops of ice cream: the cocodamia and the mocha chip! The ice cream is soooo delicious and handmade. My fiancé ordered 3 scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone + 3 mochi ice creams: green tea, Sakura (cherry and vanilla), and guava! Luckily they charge by the weight! We spent a lot of money here on ice cream but it's really tasty! We live in California so we ordered to our heart and tummies desire. They only accept cash. Just a heads up. I love that they have a picture of the old school Lakers hanging up on the wall!! I'd definitely have to come back here next time!!!

    (5)

  • Minky C.

    MOCHI ICE CREAM!!! I love dessert and I absolutely love this place! They are located by University and King St. It's a small spot but it's always packed with people. It must be good if they are always busy. I have never came here when there wasn't a line out the door! This is what makes parking somewhat a challenge. There is street parking and they have a private lot but it's often full. You can park at Burger King, at your own risk, as well. When you walk in, you feel very excited as you see all the happy faces of everyone enjoying their ice cream. The menu is on the left wall where you will be overwhelmed with so many choices! I typically stick to their mochi ice cream (Azuki and Green Tea are my favorites). They have free water near the first display of their ice cream cakes. The far display are the different flavors of ice cream or sorbet. Green Tea ice cream is really good here! Right between the displays is the cash register where they take cash only or local checks. Overall, this is one of my favorite places to go for dessert with my bb. It's nice that we get to talk while we wait in line and share something sweet together. We usually get take out but you can enjoy your ice cream there. They have many tables and chairs. Noise level here is higher than normal because of the amount of people. I really hope you enjoy this place as much as I do! :)

    (5)

  • Angela Y.

    Nothing can go wrong with this home made ice cream place. For starters I love ice cream. Couple of things that makes this place the bomb diggity. 1. They have many different types of mochi ice cream which is awesome. 2. They are homemade Ice cream which makes it even more better. Tons of different flavors to chose from. 3. They have really cool names for their pies. Example (Multiple orgasm=chocolate/coffee ice cream pie, may be my bag broke=blueberry cheesecake ice cream pie, etc.) I love it. 4. prices are affordable. 5. Love that they have a water machines because sometime eating to much ice cream will make you thirsty. 6. they are also open late because its located near the University so after studying you can go to this place. However when there is pros theirs also cons to this place. 1. Parking sucks. Like really sucks. 2. Line can get long sometimes. 3. CASH ONLY 4. no bathroom With that said there is also another bubbies location in Hawaii Kai. Lots of parking there and they take card. However you have to be willing to drive all the way to Hawaii Kai. Overall I love this place.

    (5)

  • Shelby D.

    Bubbies is honestly just delicious! All the ice cream pies have a sexual innuendo name but who cares?! THE TASTE IS RIGHT ON! I usually get the "Triple Orgasm" ice cream pie (oreo cookie crust, chocolate ice cream, cookies and cream ice cream, and coffee ice cream with fudge). I also ask for extra fudge because chocolate is also delicious and you can't go wrong with extra fudge...ever... It's usually pretty packed at night (you can expect a long line), so go at a reasonable hour. Staff is either really nice or their customer service lacks (some are college students just there to make a buck). Their parking lot is also tight, but there is a parking lot across the street or at the Burger King right there so it's not bad! Prices are a little high, but it's worth it for the heavenly ice cream that you are putting in your mouth!

    (4)

  • Sara S.

    I was excited to try this place--not often do I get an opportunity to have homemade ice cream, let alone in Hawaii. The first thing you notice when you come in is the long line. It's always packed here, and the people who come are both tourists and locals alike. The second thing you notice are the names of the desserts--they have some cool, but crass, names such as Multiple Orgasm and Come Here Little Girl for their desserts. Some people don't like that but it's an effective marketing approach. Bubbies primarily offers ice cream (12 flavors), mochi ice cream (comes in a plastic container for to-go), ice cream cake (weird names), and ice cream pie (more weird names). I got the Coconut Delight and Green Tea ice cream in a waffle cone. While I love coconut, I wasn't aware that Coconut Delight had chocolate in it. Why anyone would ruin perfectly good coconut flavor with an overpowering chocolate taste is beyond me. The ice cream itself was okay--nothing Baskin Robbins can't provide, honestly, and I've had better green tea ice cream. The mochi is good--enough chew but not too heavy. Price is what you'd expect from a tourist-heavy place in Honolulu.

    (3)

  • Dale H.

    Their ice creams are always consistent. Love their pies and their names. Maybe the bag broke is a blueberry cheesecake ice cream pie. The sauce it comes with is super sweet so I usually tell them we don't need it but there are blueberries and chunks of cheesecake mixed in vanilla ice cream.

    (5)

  • Sara K.

    Worth waiting the line down the street. The mochi ball ice-cream 'bubbles' were amazing. Make sure to look at the special flavors, this weeks rootbeer mochi ball was AMAZING!

    (5)

  • Manny B.

    Their macadamia nut ice cream is what I usually get and its to die for. Creamy, melts in your mouth and not too sweet. with the right blend of roasted macadamia nuts. Bubbies makes the best ice cream.

    (5)

  • Tiffany W.

    I will never be satisfied with store-bought mochi ever again. Imagine biting into cold, creamy ice cream encased in delightfully thin stretchy dough. You can pick from a variety of flavors that run the gamut, from the traditional (strawberry, green tea) to the unique (passion fruit, tiramisu). I was partial to the choco mint!

    (5)

  • Pon C.

    Went to ice cream store with my boyfriend to get an ice cream cake. This was a special occasion for my friends birthday. The ice cream cake was delicious. It was the multiple orgasim flavor. It had layers of gooey chocolate and coffee. It was so big we kept eating it for almost a week. I love Bubbies, and go there as much as I can.

    (5)

  • Ina T.

    First time to this location and it's just as good :) I tasted triple orgasm and thought it was great if you like chocolate and coffee ice cream. I wasn't in the mood for it so didn't really care but it was good and a huge size. I think I'll stick to my mochi ice cream I love so much :) great place to bring my family I'll be back for more!

    (5)

  • Lisa T.

    If I had to choose one place that I missed the most in Hawaii, it would be this place! As a self-proclaimed ice cream connoisseur, I've tried a good amount of ice cream places back at home and established a few favorites to compare to. Mochi ice cream is one of my personal favorite types of ice cream, and whenever Whole Foods has Bubbies ice cream in stock, you bet I'll be all up on that! As you can imagine, I've tried a few flavors from Bubbies before even coming to the actual store. What can I say, I'm an addict. My friends and I had a bit of difficulty finding the location of the store, no thanks to our GPS. It turned out to be around the back corner, and they have a personal lot that you can park at. It always seems packed from what we've seen so far, so as the Hunger Games saying goes - may the odds be ever in your favor. The store itself is quite small, and there's definitely not enough tables for the amount of people they have rolling in. We had to wait around a bit for an empty table. The line quickly goes out the door and around the corner during the night, and they have a strict policy of keeping the door closed at all times, which I assume is to keep the heat out for the ice cream's sake. I decided to go with three mochi flavors (raspberry, guava, sakura), and a slice of their Multiple Orgasm ice cream cake. I've tried the guava and raspberry mochis before, and they still taste just as great. I personally really like the raspberry mochi because there are chocolate chip bits in there that pairs well with the fruity flavor. The sakura flavor is very light and there's a hint of sweetness, just as you would expect from anything sakura-flavored. It was yummm. As for the Multiple Orgasm...I don't even know where to start with that. First of all, who comes up with their ingenious, although very perverted and sometimes inappropriate, names on their dessert menu? I don't know whether to give you a high five or feel weirded out. Anyways, the Multiple Orgasm is like a slice of heaven. It's a three-layered ice cream cake with chocolate on top, espresso in the middle, and then cookies and cream at the bottom. The entire thing is layered with chocolate fudge with sprinkles on top, and the bottom has a chocolate crust. It is seriously every chocolate-lover's dream. All the flavors compliment each other impeccably, and the chocolate crust at the bottom is really what makes the entire thing extraordinary. Once you take the first bite, you just can't stop. I know I couldn't, and I'm honestly surprised that a small Asian girl like me was able to eat the entire thing by myself. Twice (yes, twice. No shame). Word of advice when eating the cake - make sure to try to get every single layer of it for the full experience! It'll taste just like the best mocha of your life.

    (5)

  • Christina K.

    [Dine-In] An amazing dessert place to visit with just the right portions (if you don't go crazy on the order). The mochi ice cream here is to die for because they offer so many different flavors unlike your local grocery market. If you wanted to do a comparison between Bubbie's and Mikawaya(available at Trader Joe's/Uyajimaya Seattle stores), I would probably go with Bubbies because of the flavors and consistency. The mochi and ice cream did not overwhelm each other and you can enjoy both the ice cream and mochi equally. With Mikawaya, it does get doughy from time to time and it's no where close to getting it fresh from Bubbies. I highly recommend the flavors I got. Service includes a bit of a line but the servers are quick. Dishes ordered: Green tea, passion fruit (the best), mango, strawberry, and guava

    (4)

  • Jeena L.

    Don't let the line intimidate you. I've stood in it 3x in less than 3 days on my visit to Hawaii. The line goes by (I wouldn't say very fast) and you eventually get to the cashier area. The ice cream mochi I favored the most were lychee, green tea, azuki bean, and chocolate expresso. Everything else was eh. The multiple orgasm was also worth the try. It was definitely bubbles overload. Also I highly recommend not getting it to go and if you do, ask them for a bag of ice as the mochi only had a life spam of perhaps less than 15-20min before the ice cream melts and you get the same quality of taste. On my third visit, there was this little girl (she looked like she was under 21 but I'm sure she was older..who knows) who helped us but did not follow instructions very well. We had ordered 12 flavors and requested the last 4 be in a separate bag because my sister and I were going to eat them while the others were for a friend. Well she messed up the flavors and didn't give us quite the last 4 we requested and apologizes saying she will get a new mochi for me since I had already bitten into one that was not my preferred flavor choice. Well she charged me for that. I was extremely frustrated because it was clearly her fault.

    (4)

  • Michelle D.

    Best ice cream we've ever had. Sit down and family friendly. Easy to find and park. Lifer fan and planning on coming back for more. FYI ! Cash only

    (5)

  • Jordana F.

    Mochi ice cream! Chocolate vanilla: wonderful Chocolate peanut butter: delicious Strawberry and dark chocolate: great Lychee: magnificent Good ole plain strawberry: fantastic! If you like mochi and if you like ice cream, you'll love Bubbies!

    (5)

  • Areli V.

    The Mochis were great! I had to walk from Waikiki Beach all the way to Bubbies. For the most part it was worth it! The flavors are great. My favorite would be chocolate, strawberry, and espresso. I had 6 in less than 20 minutes, i know am a fatass! I love the taste of the rice flour skin! Great texture. The only sad thing was the guy who helped me! He was quite rude, and unfriendly. I felt like he did not want to help me! It was my first time in Hawaii, so it took me about 30 seconds to make up my mind, but he was just so unpatient. It made me feel un-welcomed and uncomfortable. The ice cream was great! The service eeh! I guess maybe next time i'll have more luck!!! OHHHHH and ITS CASH ONLY! I was sad, when i had to run to the ATM and had to line up all over again. That was my fault though for not checking!!!

    (4)

  • Jenn R.

    tho the long line, employees here are patient with one like I who's so indecisive as to which flavour Mochi icecream I'd like in a dozen!! btw: lot is pretty tight! but ample parking along side street and cash only or "local checks" (but who uses checks these days???)

    (5)

  • Samantha C.

    Their macadamia nut ice cream and azuki mochi were really good! Had their cantaloupe and strawberry mochi too, but they were incomparable to the azuki. The line was long and service was slow and their staff wasn't all that friendly either. My boyfriend and I waited roughly 30 minutes for ice cream, which is kinda ridiculous so I'm kinda iffy about coming here again.

    (3)

  • Vivian L.

    Funny story ahead: On my 18th birthday, my very Asian parents surprised me with the infamous Multiple Orgasm...ice cream cake! I didn't know it was called that at the time--heck, I hadn't been to a Bubbies yet! I still wonder how the transaction went to this day. I'm so so so in love with Bubbies's mochi ice cream. I suppose that's why The Boyfriend refuses to eat them! He must feel slighted at the amount of adoration I have for the local sweet treat! For those who has never had mochi ice cream before, it's probably what you imagine it to be: generous 100-calorie portions of ice cream wrapped in soft mochi! Bubbies has so many flavors of mochi ice cream and many of them cater to Asian tastes that Hawaii has an affinity for. My favorites are sakura (Japanese cherry blossom), green tea, and azuki (red bean)! I also always order strawberry, and I highly recommend chocolate peanut butter. Going back to the Multiple Ohhh. Bubbies has the best (and dirtiest) ice cream cakes and pies! The most popular is the Multiple Orgasm (chocolate, coffee, cookies and cream/oreo), which (may I add) does have an effect not far from its name. I've also had the Mr. Momentum, which is a tiramisu and espresso (?) combo. There are still so many frozen treats I haven't tried, but I can't seem to stray from these two!

    (5)

  • Latifa S.

    Great dessert for non dessert eaters! Bubbies make me squeal. Like a 3 year old and her first shiny light up shoes. Or a toddler that just discovered ice cream. You know what I mean? I love all things mini when it comes to sweet. Too much of a good thing is a waste for dessert. Not for drinks but for desserts. Priorities! And bubbies are just right. Homemade ice cream in delish pretty flavors and perfect covered mochi skin. Yummm yummm. I love strawberry, guava (new one), mango and even the espresso. They are not cheap but happiness has a price. I just wish they are smaller so I can buy a whole box and take a bite out of everything. Green tea is also pretty epic tasting. Too bad they don't ship or deliver. Else I'd happily be on bubbies diet. Yumm yummm little mochis. Yumm yumm.

    (5)

  • Lori Y.

    Mochi! Mochi Mochi! Veery cute old fashioned looking Ice cream Parlor ish. Cute Chalkboard wall listing various Mochi Flavors as well as specials for Ice Creams & Desserts. Chocolate Espresso Mochi. OMFG. The mochi was soft, but the ice cream was so delicious. The creaminess of the ice cream with the amount of flavor from the coffee was unbelievable! Green Tea - So much flavor & creaminess! Definitely Must Get Passion Fruit - Yummy! Very delicious. It was not too sweet either how most Lilikoi treats are. Guava - Tasted & smelled like fresh Guava just picked. It was very good Chocolate Chip Strawberry - Wow the strawberry Choc Chip was amazing! The strawberry flavor did not taste so jelly/tangy how most strawberry is. It was a perfect combo of Chocolate & Strawberry. Lychee - It was good, but I felt like it wasn't s flavorful as the rest. Still very good. Overall - Definitely a place to stop for a quick cold snack.

    (5)

  • Veronica A.

    Got the 3 for $3.15 mochi. Not a long line at all btw! And there is a parking lot! Got the guava, azuki been and chocolate peanut butter flavors. Quick and fast. Peanut butter was amazing!! Don't be quick to judge because the chocolate peanut butter was not too overpowering and was the right mixture of chocolate and peanut butter. What I liked about their mochi was that it was huge and not too frozen. The actual mochi part was not too rubbery and was delicioussss! The azuki bean was good as well, and I loved the guava! They do have different pies which I hope to try in the future when I come back! A definite must try place when you come to the island!

    (4)

  • Michelle B.

    Best Mochi I've tasted. First time tasting fresh Mochi. So good. Lines are long, but well worth it. Ice cream and shakes are also great.

    (5)

  • Eric C.

    Yum... the red bean, green tea, and lychee were my favorite. Though everything was pretty darn good.

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    The best Ice cream ever and the very best. The Ice cream sundae is amazing and I love the amazing caramel. No one will come close in taste.

    (5)

  • Romuel Dave C.

    This place reminds me of my childhood. Coming to Hawaii in the summer to visit my Dad's side of the family... and nothing but beaches, eating, relaxing at the Rainbow tower (ocean view room of course) and REPEAT. But being young, you could eat anything, and not gain an ounce!! And boy did I eat..... my favorite part of eating? Dessert. Bubbies is amazing. They have all sorts of ice cream and desserts, its hard to go wrong with ANY of their choices. Mochi Ice Cream, Banana Splits, Sundaies, Pies... you name it! Though, you may have to read the fine print on the ice cream flavors and special creations, because I'm not sure what's in a "Multiple Orgasm" but I should would like to try it! (It's actually one of my favorite, chocolate and Kona coffee pie). The line's get long (especially during summer nights) but I don't remember every staying in it too long, it moves quite quickly. Just remember that it is CASH Only!

    (5)

  • Oanh L.

    I don't have a sweet tooth or anything, but I deserve to indulge once in awhile. While in HI we found this ice cream shop and given that there isn't a location here in Houston, we thought we should try it out. Plenty of options to choose from so it does get overwhelming. The line were freaking long (thank goodness the line out the door was after we ordered and received our ice cream), however, the service was fast but don't expect to have a seat available since this is a very small ice cream shop. I had a large sundae, several mochis, some ice cream cake Mr. something, and family selected several items to choose from. Overall I am not a fan of mocha, but the rest was delish! I am definitely a fan of Bubbies...

    (5)

  • Adrienne B.

    In what appears to by my never ending quest to appear on Inside Edition while wearing a muumuu and being forklifted from my home, my friend and I found ourselves here the other afternoon for a "screw it, were adults let's have ice cream for dinner" afternoon. I had this place bookmarked for quite a while and figured a rainy day was the perfect time for ice cream, but really when isn't a good time for ice cream? We arrived at what seemed to be a lull in the afternoon rush, and had the chance to be completely and utterly overwhelmed by the menu. Not only is the menu expansive, but the names of the ice cream cakes makes me think that there's a dirty little old lady in the back giggling with perverted delight as she comes up with each creative name for a cake, after all Bubbie is Yiddish for Grandma. And well if you met my old Jewish grandma you'd also be shocked at the dirty things she could come up with. The cake names range from "Come Here Little Girl, Functioning Prostate, Multiple Orgasm, More Than a Mouthful," etc. Overcome with the selection and laughing at the names I went with the crowd favorite of the Multiple Orgasm, and my friend got the More Than The Mouthful and the one that is reminiscent of tiramisu. My friend agreed that the Multiple Orgasm was indeed orgasmic, but unfortunately, I felt that it was a bit like getting into bed with Brad Pit and realizing he didn't live up to expectations. The More Than a Mouthful however I could have easily eaten three slices of and not regretted. The tiramisu one was nothing to write home about. We each also grabbed some ice cream mochi to go since Bubbies is also famous for that and I've tasted a few since bringing it home. It is fantastic. So far I've tasted the peanut butter and the strawberry. Delicious. I don't know who Bubbie is, but I raise my glass to them.

    (5)

  • Joy M.

    The dilemma after dinner is always deciding between going to the bar or bubbies. Bubbies (usually) wins. Whatever you decide to get, you can't go wrong. My faves? Knock me off the blower- an ice cream pie perfect to share (or not). Made up of mint ice cream covered in fudge frosting, all in an oreo cookie crust. As guilty as it gets. Peanut butter shake (with chocolate ice cream)- As much as I try to make this last, it's usually gone within ten minutes. Creamy, sweet and savory? Yes please. And of course the infamous mochi ice cream- flavor faves: sakura, azuki, and peanut butter chocolate. Warning, the line gets LONG. Emphasis on the long. You know how people say Hawaii people "like" to wait in lines? I say we just know when the wait is worth it.

    (5)

  • Patrick S.

    A local institution....one must come here to try their legendary ice cream and wild ice cream pies/cakes. Good luck finding parking and be patient as there always tends to be a long line. Also don't forget...CASH only!!!

    (5)

  • Maggie H.

    This hits the spot for all lovers of mochi ice cream! Make sure you are aware that the treats inside the glass counters have some adult-themed names--if you have some young readers, just be forewarned.

    (5)

  • E T.

    Sakura Ice-Cream are among my favorite flavor! Getting it fresh is way more awesome than eating the pre-packaged ones from Whole Foods. Also, I love Lychee and Guava flavors!! Yummy Yummy!!

    (5)

  • Kathy L.

    Had to come here after my friend recommended this place for dessert. Such a cool place for a late sweet treat and lots of people agreed- with the decent wait time and people around instore. Thought Bubbies had a good sense of humour in their dirty-named ice cream cakes such as Maybe the bag broke, Mr Momentum, Buffy's Aural Massage and Multiple Orgasm. Had a fun browse while waiting for my turn to order. Got the 'First night' ice cream cake which was this nice white chocolate ice cream with ribbons of Oreo cookies and Belgian Chocolate,on an Oreo-Raspberry crust. Unfortunately I couldn't have my friend's recommendation- of her favourite ice cream cake because it had sold out! Next time, will have to get in there early to guarantee a slice. Also left with their bite-sized mochi ice cream in the popular green tea flavour. Wish I could have stayed in store to enjoy my gourmet treats- next time I definitely will and also order something different. Would love to try everything on the menu, slowly but surely.

    (4)

  • Lee S.

    Cash only. Who cares? That is my only gripe with this place - the ice cream is INCREDIBLE!!!!! Yummy!!!! Unique flavors - banana royal, waffle, peanut butter banana, and frangelico to name a few - and unique (for lack of a better word) titles for the ice cream cakes! But it is their mochi ice creams that bring me back! Lychee, guava, azuki bean, li hing, but especially the pumpkin!!!! SCRUMPTIOUS!!!!! Don't let the long lines scare you off either - it moves as fast as it can, and they have it down to a science on how to be effective and get the people through. The lines are long because it is THE ice cream place to go on this island!!!!!

    (5)

  • Joe C.

    Bubbies is good albeit not as EPIC as people made it to be. The mochi is tasty but the flavors were more muted and not anything extraordinary compared to mochi you buy at your local Azn supermarket. The ice cream is good as well but again nothing too special. They charge by weight and it ended up being a lil more pricey than i thought. A line is always out the door so you know its popular but not a place I HAVE to return to =P

    (4)

  • Crissy K.

    OK, I lied. I eventually got over the mochi ice cream (not really got over it, but I allowed myself to be tempted by other items) and tried just regular ice cream. Also fabulous. Bubbies makes their own flavors, and somehow, they're just different from what you'd get at Baskin Robbins -- and different in a GOOD way. Maybe it's their whole "the real taste - all the guilt" approach: You get the real stuff here. My favorite flavor so far is the Dark Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip. If I ever get over this one, I'll let you know about the others. I'm glad it's on their "we always have it" top-two-rows list!

    (4)

  • Rachel L.

    Mochilato in Irvine, CA has better mochi (it's more substantial and satisfyingly squishy there), but I still liked the variety of flavors here. The Sakura (cherry blossom) flavor was so good - it tasted light and fresh, like strawberries and cream. We also got green tea, strawberry dark chocolate chip, chocolate espresso, and chocolate peanut butter. I liked the green tea and chocolate peanut butter as well; the strawberry dark chocolate chip was meh.

    (4)

  • Anthony L.

    Bubbies is like a candy shop for adults. Wait it's better, it's like an ice cream shop for adults...now wrap it with mochi. The flavors like guava, sakura, azuki (redbean),mango, green tea, passion fruit, melon: Awesome! When I'm in Honolulu i always end up back here at night with friends just capping the night off with fun delicious dessert They're open late, they have a zillion mochi flavors and wait for it...they have great tasting mochi!

    (4)

  • Shanisse I.

    Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream has the most funky flavors and even funkier names Whenever I come to this place, it's like I've never been here before.. They always have a new menu ((at least whenever I go)) and I can never finish reading it before its my turn. They have lots of different flavors of mochi ice cream. If you are a mochi ice cream fanatic then I think you might like it here. Personally, I'm not that big a fan...I'm more of a mochi or a ice cream lover.. never together. But thats just me!! ^___^ The flavors of their ice cream?!!... GAHHHH... they have such different flavors that I'm like eeessshhhh..this past time that I went, they had a french toast flavored ice cream.. I think they even had tiny bits of french toast in it too!!.. They have other flavors and they also have original flavors such as vanilla, chocolate and coffee. Pricing is about $2-$3 per scoop.. The workers are nice and helpful and patient.. However, parking can be a weeyotch.. Try to find street parking if the lot is full, also I think you might be able to squirrel it and park at burger king and walk over ;)

    (4)

  • Sea Turtle M.

    Love the mochi ice cream. Have had at least one every day of my stay in hawaii. Was hooked on to lychee but vanilla and chocolate were good as well.

    (4)

  • Cindy W.

    Ice cream in mochi is already a great idea. However, having to pick from over 20 different flavors is genius. Got a sweet tooth and want to try something different, this place is a must to visit. I saw that they also had ice pies, but we were too busy stuffing our faces trying them all.

    (5)

  • Tyler K.

    Mochi ice cream and their ice cream cakes and pies is where it's at. And something should be said for the names they come up with, ie. Screaming Orgasm. They sell um by the slice or whole and the mochi ice cream can be mixed and matched at your hearts desire. Their regular scooped ice creams are ok but I prefer Daves for that.

    (4)

  • Seiji N.

    Yes it's real. 4 1/2 stars on over 800 reviews. Damn... I wish I wasn't so friggin full from the epic loco mocos from Da Kitchen. Otherwise I would have gotten like 10 mochi ice creams. When you're making your visit, keep in mind that Bubbies has a small private lot and is cash only. But each mochi ice cream is a dollar each and they have so many unique flavors! I had the cantaloupe flavor and nom nom nom, it was amazzzzzing. I definitely want to come back the next time I'm in oahu!

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    i really like their mochi!! i must say...it is better than the mochi place in los angles, california (japanese town)! too bad i couldn't buy more of their mochi and bring it back with me to california :( a hawaiian friend took me here and i am glad i didn't miss out :) they tend to have long lines but you won't regret it. they have a large selection of flavors but i couldn't try them all.. :/ i would definitely come back when i go to hawaii again!

    (5)

  • Jay D.

    Overheard at Bubbies, Boobies? Bobbies? Bawbies? No. Bubbies. I guess that Hawaiian accent can get to ya brah? Then again, mochi ice cream could be small bewbie implants, but that's another story altogether. The joint has an early turn-of-the-century Americana feel ala "ye old dessert shoppe" - filled with shelves topped with empty coke bottles and metal signs with gingham valences over the windows. I'm surprised I didn't see that one famous painting, American Gothic, displayed prominently somewhere. We cruised in around 1130p (they close at midnight), and found ourselves among others that hankered for something sweet at such a late hour. Who knew that ice cream and sweet rice dough could be such a delicious finger food? It's not that I'm not familiar with mochi ice cream as it can be bought readily out of the box at most grocery stores nowadays - even on the mainland, so what's the big deal? Well, available flavors are the big deal. We ordered the chocolate dipped chocolate mochi, guava, passion fruit, and lychee and a nice scoop of Oreo-banana ice cream. All of this is made in house and under $10. I don't have a sweet tooth like the next person, but when it itches, this bear is scratching it.

    (4)

  • Rebecca W.

    I ordered three flavors of mochi: Sakura, lychee, and strawberry dark chocolate. Mmm mm mmmmmmh! Awesome flavors!

    (4)

  • Grace C.

    MOCHI ICE CREAM!!!!!! :) :) :) Amazingly delicious -- raspberry, green tea, lychee, mango are my favorites! I can't explain it, the raspberry especially I get all the time. It doesn't taste like raspberry but something so much better -- if you try it and figure it out let me know what it reminds you of! The ice cream too is amazing -- it's fall and I love love love the pumpkin!!! Sooo good not super pumpkin-y, but definitely can taste it. Not too spicy, but definitely leans toward the creamier side. The menu is hilarious! Inappropriate, but that's what makes it funny, no? I want to put some of the names on here but don't know if Yelp can handle! I also love their slogan which reads something like we can scoop an ice cream for you that is the size of a golfball or basketball, you just have to pay for it. Always long lines though ESPECIALLY during the night from 8-10 P.M. The lines are out the door! Both on weekends and weeknights so beware! There isn't really any place to sit when it's busy, and the place isn't too big so be prepared to eat somewhere else! Oh, and quick tip -- CASH ONLY. They don't have an ATM either so if no cash, don't bother.

    (4)

  • Emely H M.

    Ssoooo oonnnooooo

    (5)

  • Avery D.

    i don't like mochi ice cream until after i tasted Bubbie's mochi ice cream...it's out this world delish... if you love ice cream ,multiple orgasn is to die for...

    (5)

  • Grant S.

    Bubbies gives me hope for the world. With Hawaii being invaded with mainland froyo chains, they are the miconia to my endemic Hawaiian plant species. Without many decent ice cream options, Bubbies is the natural choice especially for a late night hankering for a double scoop of oreo on a waffle cone... Came here with Mana T. and Nina H. on a Thursday night food run to find this gem near old puck's alley. Being an Iolani grad I have no idea why I haven't gone to this place more often. Strange. Anyways heres the nitty gritty. Great variety, ice cream, mochi ice cream, cakes, pies, pretty much anything your sweet tooth is calling for. The rampant use of NSFW (not safe for work) names adds a nice edge to our taboo society and is a nice conversation piece as there are quite a few children in the store. Ran into Jesse while I was there. How convenient, good ice cream and running into fellow yelpers! Anyways, good location, good ice cream, good company (might have to bring your own for the last one).

    (5)

  • Desmond H.

    Mochi! CLEANLINESS: 4/5 SERVICE: 4/5 FOOD: 5/5 + Mochi (Guava, Green Tea, Chocolate Covered Mocha) + Coffee We stopped by here for dessert after having dinner. It was kind of hard to find because it's in the back of the little plaza. Once we got in, we saw all the flavors of mochi on the menu! Everything looked good. I just ordered 2, because I felt like a fatty for eating more. I got the green tea and the chocolate covered mocha flavor. Both were so bomb! I couldn't resist and I went back in line to try the Guava mochi. That one was alright. I couldn't really taste the guava flavor. It almost tasted like Strawberry. I recommend the green tea or mocha/coffee. The cup of coffee alright... just a bit bland. If I'm in Hawaii again, I'll definitely stop by here!

    (5)

  • Kelly G.

    So it seems my sweet tooth has grown over the months since moving to the island, I seek Bubbies, at the very least, on a monthly basis now! Recently, I've been having more of their ice cream, plain and simple. The blueberry was divine! The blood orange mochi was also very good. So sad that its all already rotated out. Wish I bought a pint to take home and savor More recently had a craving for green tea ice cream for the last 2 weeks finally got my butt out to Bubbies last night. Also got a pint of their blueberry pomegrante in hopes of somewhat satisfying my desire for their blueberry ice cream. The fig mochi sounded interesting and it tasted very strongly of a preserved fig, I was hoping more for a fresh/lighter taste, but still yummy nonetheless There is plenty of seating, but parking around Bubbie's will be hard to find and if you find one will be very small. CASH ONLY! Be warned, can be long lines!

    (4)

  • Clara H.

    All I got to say is DELICIOUS. It's nothing fancy, but it is dang creative and good! I love the names for their flavors and desserts! I have to say my favorite ice cream is the chocolate jack. [pretty sure that was the one..]

    (5)

  • Rachel C.

    Fabulous desserts! My friend took me here to try their delicious mochi! Yum yum! I had their green tea and sakura mochis. I have to say that they're pretty good and had some unique flavors like guava, but I still love the freshness and consistency of Mikawaya's mochi better at their store in LA's Japantown. I guess nothing compares to the original! However, I have to give it to Bubbies for making some unique ice cream pies! I had their Multiple Orgasm ice cream pie and it was to die for! Wish I tried more!

    (5)

  • Chester N.

    My friend, who is a local, took us to her local favorite ice cream parlor. It seems everywhere you go in Oahu there is some line, and Bubbies was no exception. We found street parking right in front of the store, and my friend said we were extremely lucky to find it. Heavy emphasis on the extremely. The wait in line wasn't so bad as it moved constantly, although at a snail's pace. The ice cream was good, the mochi not bad, the girl serving us the best. I'd rather keep my "room for dessert" for more savory entrees, but I wouldn't mind making more room for Bubbies once in a while...when I'm around town.

    (3)

  • Gabriel T.

    Everybody loves Bubbies. Everybody loves Ice Cream. Everybody loves desserts. It's conveniently located right on University Avenue right next to Bank of Hawaii and some other places including the Jiffy Lube shop and Burger King around there. If parking gets limited around Bubbies then there's always that option to park over there or by the streets. Bubbies is always poppin' all day everyday especially at night. You'll always see a line at the entrance door. I came here a lot during the college days. They are well known for their mochi ice cream, cakes, and ice cream. The multiple orgasm cake is always a legendary dessert to get. They have other cakes too like cheesecakes. They also have ice creams by the scoop. Whenever I come by, I always get the mochi ice cream. They come in about 15 flavors; vanilla, mochi, chocolate espressso, green tea, guava, sakura, lychee, passion, azuki beans, chocolate dipped, raspberry, strawberry, chocolate vanilla, chocolate peanut butter, chocolate mint, etc. There's about 15 totoal flavors. If you get them all, it makes a good sampler for a big group of friends. The price is decent for the treats. The staff and customer service is good. They have a limited table and seating area inside the store. The only thing that I have against this place is the cash only rule. They also always open and close late at night. They may the perfect place for after dinner dessert places to go to. Like some ice cream places, they have water available just in case you choke up too much on them Bubbies sweets. Yelp 365 Challenge #335/365

    (5)

  • Kristen T.

    It's a good thing that I have to hop on a 5 hour plane ride to get to this place because I would seriously spend all my money and get fat by eating these delicious bundles of joy! Their mochi ice cream is only $1! They have so many different flavors it was hard to pick which ones I wanted to try..so i just bought...4. =) I tried the green tea, passion fruit, strawberry with dark chocolate, and mint chocolate chip. I'd have to say not one of them disappointed me. All of them were rich with flavor and the mochi skin was perfectly chewy. The green tea was my favorite one because it tasted like real tea leaves were used to make the ice cream. I'm definitely coming back here when I visit Honolulu...until next time Bubbies!

    (5)

  • Kit W.

    How can anyone not love Bubbies? Bubbies is that beloved ice cream parlor that you grow up loving as a kid and then revisit time and again as an adult because of the memories and the incredible ice cream. It's the one ice cream place that immediately pops into locals' heads when asked by visiting and sometimes sweltering friends/relatives where the best ice cream on the island is hiding. I love Bubbies' green tea ice cream--it's seriously the best green tea product of any kind that I've tasted to date (and I am a big matcha fan!). The mochi ice cream here is awesome. I always bring visiting friends to Bubbies and they always salivate periodically at the thought of tasting Bubbies' mochi ice cream again (great way to lure them to visit you again despite high airfare costs! xD).

    (5)

  • Mark Y.

    Bubbies is one of those places that does just one thing and does it well, ice cream. Ice cream in all shapes and sizes from ice cream cakes and ice cream filled mochi balls to the basic scoop of ice cream in a cup. I pretty much make a weekly visit to Bubbies and have tried quite a few of their flavors. Right now, my faves are the mac-nut, dark chocolate chocolate chip, cheesecake, and rum raisin. Some of their seasonal flavors are great too, like the pumpkin during the fall, and the eggnog during the winter holidays.. Also, like most others have said, the mochi ice cream is pure awesomeness. As I was writing this review, I was pondering over the years I've been coming to Bubbies and it's really surprising how time flies. When I thought about it, I realized that I've had over 20 happy years of enjoying ice cream at Bubbies. 20 years of cold, creamy memories, sharing their delicious treats with friends. Some friends that have long come and gone and some that I still share ice cream with today. For me, Bubbies has been one of those places that has always been a constant over the years and is well deserving of 5 (and more) stars.

    (5)

  • Connie C.

    Sung to Don Ho's classic: youtube.com/watch?v=ocOY… "Tiny Bubbies (tiny Bubbies) In my mouth (in my mouth) Make me happy (make me happy) Make me feel fine (make me feel fine) Tiny Bubbies (tiny Bubbies) Make me warm all over With a feeling that I'm gonna Love you till the end of time" R.I.P. Don Ho Although I've never been to Bubbies in Honolulu, I've eaten their YUMMY mochi ice cream. Kristina and I picked up a couple of boxes of Bubbies mochi ice cream at the most random place - at Pink Stripes on Santana Row yelp.com/biz/pink-stripe… ! They have 19 different flavors, and I've had their mango, lychee and raspberry white chocolate - all of which are so good! I wouldn't have thought to try the raspberry one, but it was my favorite. It's white chocolate ice cream with Belgian chocolate flakes surrounded by a raspberry flavored mochi. Oh, how I wish Bubbies was here!

    (5)

  • Jeff C.

    Everything here is great... except the parking and the tables that haven't been fixed since I was a kid 20 years ago! Taste-gasmic! I usually get the multiple orgasm. Wife gets the chocolate chocolate chip. Son gets to eat off of both of us.

    (4)

  • Lyn L.

    Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream is the BEST! Made Fresh in Hawaii with only the finest ingredients, you can be sure to have a fabulous time at Bubbies....The hardest thing there is to decide which item you want...The owner Keith has a nutrition background...You can be sure he uses only the BEST stuff in all of his products...and is he particular?! Dang right he is....about everything....from product to cleanliness to customer service. He wants it right for his customer! Bubbies products are going worldwide because they are recognized as being soooooo good! My personal favorites are Multiple Orgasm, Java Weave and Cassiday and of course the Mochi Ice Cream......but you can be sure they are all GREAT! Check it out...you will be so glad you did! Here's the link to their website....http://bubbiesicecream.gourmetfoodmall.­com/StaticPage.php?pageid=505

    (5)

  • Shay F.

    I used to love coming to this place when I was younger, but now that I'm older I only like the Oreo ice cream. It's still good!

    (4)

  • Bifyu J.

    My favorite ice cream stop. Maybe 16-20 rich homemade flavors. I like that they're sort of dense and not nauseatingly sweet. The chocoholic in me has to give the nod to their dark dark chocolate chocolate chip. Although they also have a case full of creatively (and sometimes risqué) named desserts, and their mochi ice cream is the standard by which others should be measured, I usually go for the simplicity of a single scoop in a bowl for the purist experience unadulterated by "mix-ins" or other confectionary gimmickry. .

    (5)

  • Jenny M.

    You have to try the sakura and guava flavor, so yummy! I've also heard that lychee is really good, but didn't get a chance to try that flavor. The consistency of the mochi and ice cream a firm so it doesn't melt in your hands, which is a plus. I was told by the worker that the green tea mochi is their most popular flavor, but it didn't make my taste buds all crazy for more. It tastes the same as if you got it from the grocery store. Mochi ice cream is one of those things that you have to eat right then and there. I bought a dozen and stored it in the hotel room fridge and it just wasn't the same.

    (5)

  • Vicky K.

    All different mochi flavors!!! And beware the cakes have colorful names ;) i've only had the multiple orgasm but that's a stellar one to start with!

    (5)

  • Kree K.

    i thought they would be fresh. hehe. lychee flavor was yummy!

    (4)

  • Phuong D.

    Soooo good! Get some while you are visiting Honolulu!

    (5)

  • Misha T.

    Intense, that is the best way to describe this place, they have mochi ice cream and the most decadent ice cream cakes ever. Me and some friends shared a slice of the "multiple orgasm" which was oreo, coffee, and chocolate ice cream with a ridiculous cookie crust. It's all ridiculously filling so be sure to share.

    (5)

  • Milton G.

    Flavors are always awesome here. Can never go wrong with their Macadamia Nut ice cream (unless you're allergic..lol). Mochi ice cream is awesome too.

    (5)

  • Linnea S.

    I've been going to Bubbies since I was a kid and they had a location at Kahala Mall. Creamy and full-figured taste keep me coming back. The names at the University location are a kick, too. Multiple Orgasm is da booooomb! Also, who doesn't love their hours?? Go Bubbies!!

    (5)

  • Anh W.

    I got one scoop of strawberry cheesecake on sugar cone and my fiancee got two scoops of some chocolate ice cream. The total came to nearly $9 with tip. The ice cream was ok but I was hoping for something special since this place was so highly rated. I think we should have tried their mochi ice cream since the majority of the pictures were on them. However, we weren't really in the mood for mochi ice cream that day.

    (3)

  • Gabrielle G.

    I love this place because i'm such a big dessert fan :) I can never decide what I want to get.. the atmosphere is great, customer service is OK, but their desserts sure look/sound delicious! and interesting as well.. sexual innuendo-titled desserts always spark customer interest. Love how they always have unique flavors/desserts.. last time I went they had french toast ice cream as well as chocolate-orange. and can't go wrong with the mochi ice cream!

    (5)

  • Albert L.

    Well there are so many good reviews on here that I haven't been able to read so I'm probably reiterating the obvious but BUBBIES ROCKS! Even though I'm not sure how I'm supposed to pronounce it (My friends and I get a kick out of calling it "Boobies"....yeah I know real mature) AND the fact that I'm slightly lactose intolerant, their mochi ice cream is to die for. I can't speak to their other desserts/pies, but from everything I hear those are awesome too. In general, 3 pieces of mochi ice cream is usually enough for a single person, especially if you're trying a piece of cake or other dessert and it'll run you $2.95. My personal favorite flavors are the Passion Fruit mochi ice cream (has the best kick out of all the flavors) and the Lychee mochi ice cream, but everyone has their own favorites. Word to the wise....although it's tempting to gobble them up right away after getting them, I personally recommend waiting like 5 minutes or so/taking them to go for a little bit in order to have the mochi skin and ice cream soften up. Otherwise if you bite into them too early, they are kinda rock hard from being in the freezer awhile and you won't really be able to experience the mochi in all it's gooey/chewy glory. I have local friends who cry because they can't get this any more on the mainland and beg me to bring some back on like dry ice...it's that good. And I'm totally not a dessert person, but I recommend this as a place to go for a new unique after dinner snack or as a cute first-date option. I have yet to bring a girl here who doesn't like this place.

    (5)

  • Jeff L.

    Me and my girlfriend came here and when we saw the huge list of different mochi, we just ordered every single one. Their mochi is soooooo good and what makes it even better is that it's pretty darn cheap. The only thing that sucked for us was that we didn't even it right away, but stored it in our freezer in our hotel room...and it melted...then rehardened into one giant mochi. It was delicious nonetheless, I just couldn't tell which flavor was which.

    (5)

  • Forest S.

    The mochi here is fantastic. Red bean and green tea are my favorites.

    (4)

  • Your M.

    Walk in and order a banana split. Instead of having the guy in back make it and just help customers he makes the split while people behind me Wait. Then for 9 dollars we get a banana split that's in a small disposable plastic bowl maybe 5 inches across. Its dripping everywhere and he want to hand it to me to walk across the room dripping it everywhere....youre better off at tutti frutti or even cold stone. Almost forgot, they were out of rocky road and strawberry.....how are you out of two of the most basic of ice cream flavors!?

    (2)

  • Lauren S.

    I love love love the ice cream mochi here, and am alllllllll about the candy cane flavoured ones! Mmmm peppermint. Also a huge fan of the ice cream cakes and pies here....sooooo ono! They just need a red velvet one and they will be the best place for desserts on the island.

    (5)

  • Shayna M.

    Yummm I love Bubbies' mochi ice cream! My favorite is definitely the pumpkin- SO GOOD. I could eat mochi ice cream all day, every day if it just weren't so bad for you! I've never come across a flavor I didn't like because they're all just so good!

    (5)

  • Moriah W.

    This place is sooo good. Real 'home made' ice cream. I don't think i have to say much more. Everyone else already said it.

    (5)

  • Anna C.

    Only place to get mochi on the island as far as I'm concerned. All the mochi flavors are delicious, but their prices keep going up. It doesn't matter, we will be back for sure!

    (5)

  • Lauryn M.

    A must have while on Oahu.

    (5)

  • Joshua C.

    Ice Cream at Bubbies, the perfect after dinner fix. It's a great little throwback parlor, not overly fancy, just a cool place to chill. Here ordering is part of the fun, the restaurant landscape is filled with boring menus, this place ain't one of them. The Mochi Ice cream's a consistently excellent choice...my favorite though is the mildly named "Prisoner of My Mind" (Macadamia nuts trapped in Chocolate Ice Cream, imprisoned within an Oreo cookie crust and topped with Fudge and Whipped Cream as described on the Bubbies website). Open til Midnight, 1am on the weekend it's open late enough to satisfy those craving some late evening sugar. "Bubbies" has always been a good answer when hanging out with a group of friends and people start asking "So, what should we do next?"

    (4)

  • Becky G.

    Best ice cream I have ever tasted! The green tea are terrific, who knew? I tried several flavors of Bubbies & really liked them all! A must stop while visiting the islands! We would love to have a Bubbies in Washington State..bring it on!

    (5)

  • Newsha N.

    I looove mochi ice cream. They make some of the best mochi ice cream at Bubbies. Their lilikoi is probably my favorite. The only thing I didn't like was how long it took us to get in, and the fact that the tables etc looked like they hadn't been cleaned all night. But who needs to sit inside when you're in Hawaii! :)

    (4)

  • Brian W.

    What can I say? This place is frigging good! They definitely have fun with naming their products too. I usually get the multiple orgasm (LOL) slice of ice cream cake as it is to die for. If you ever come here, don't be surprised with waiting in line to get your dessert as it seems very popular with locals as well as tourists.

    (5)

  • Cat S.

    Their homemade mochi ice cream is to die for. They had so many different flavors, each bursting with such creamy ice cream that is just divine. The old feel ambiance is cute too !

    (5)

  • Cheryl K.

    Multiple Orgasm. I already have my mind in the gutter so I automatically am drawn to this place. I love their creative names of their cakes and pies as well as the taste. My fiance used to live in walking distance of this place so we used to go there often. Haven't been there in a while now but we hit it up last night. We were in line trying to choose between a Multiple Orgasm, First Night, or Mr. Momentum. Those are ice cream cakes of course. Haha. Choosing and ordering with the names of these things are already entertaining in itself. We ordered the Mr. Momentum and shared a piece. It was so awesome. Since we have been frequently eating non-fat, low-fat, fake-fat frozen yogurt, eating this made us feel like we ate a gazillion calories but all well worth it. I absolutely dig Bubbies.

    (5)

  • Michael Q.

    When you need "more than a mouthful" or a "multiple orgasm" then this is your spot. No people...get your mind out of the gutter. Those are just names of a couple of their desserts that are served daily. Lots of other creatively named desserts are served as well. Ice cream flavors are not always the same everyday. Usually a couple new ones. Also nice that they're open til 1am.

    (5)

  • Jiro A.

    What can I say about this lovely establishment when there are over 500 reviews already? Well, I guess I can always express my love for the icy creamy yumminess they create. And of course part of the attraction is charm of the place... warm woody interior, menu with crazy names, efficient staff to keep the long line of ice-cream-hungry people from rioting... now that I live within a walking distance from Bubbies, I find myself going there on a weekly basis, sometimes more than a couple of times a week... good stuff.

    (5)

  • Maria S.

    I only discovered Bubbies at the end of my time in Hawaii. I wish I'd found it a lot sooner! I went twice, and only got to try the mochi ice cream. I'd never heard or had it before, and it was an eye opener! The texture is incredible, and the flavor combinations here are fantastic. If you can wait, let it sit for about 5 minutes so the ice cream softens a little. Definitely a place to check out whether you live in HI or are visiting. And if anyone knows where to get mochi ice cream (besides Trader Joe's) in the mainland, please please let me know!

    (5)

  • Kevin C.

    (Sing to the tune of Slick Rick's "Lodi Dodi" or Biggie's "Hypnotize") Bubbies Bubbies Bubbies, can't you see Somehow your scoops just hypnotize me And I just love your many flaves Guess that's why I go broke and you're so paid. Mochi mochi mochi, can't you see Your sticky joy just captivates me The way you mix just makes me scream With pumpkin, lychee and egg nog ice cream! - Notorious B.U.B. (RIP)

    (5)

  • Cynthia A.

    MMMmmm, Bubbies. "Come Here, Little Girl" kinda freaks me out, but oh, well. When Bubbies opened a store at Kahala Mall they had to censor a lot of their dessert names. I had mochi ice cream for the first time here years ago. My favorite flavor ice cream here is Cantaloupe. Haven't seen it in awhile. I love the smell of the store and the big brown tile floor. Ice cold water is available in little free cups to wash down your frozen treats.

    (5)

  • William L.

    Staff is nice and helpful in choosing what I wanted to try.

    (5)

  • Jeanie B.

    I do love their ice creams... Pretty decently flavored green tea, espresso coffee, cookies n cream, and dark dark chocolate chip. I also think their ice creams are very natural because when they melt, they look just like good ol' ice + milk, and not some oily corn-syrupy base. I guess that's the benefit of their ice creams being "Homemade"!! And the store is so cute, it's like an old school ice cream parlor... So for all the above reasons this is probably my favorite ice cream joint in Hawaii. They are CASH ONLY so beware of that. I don't get mochi ice cream here anymore ever since I discovered a really good place to get them cheap, and better... ;) but I won't disclose that here since Bubbie's need the business.

    (5)

  • Becky T.

    Wow, everything was so good. A dozen for $10. Get at least that much. Pumpkin and the chocolate mint were my fave. So many different flavors to choose from. Don't be averse to the long line. It's worth it.

    (5)

  • Kevin J.

    Ice cream filled mochi at it's finest. I know you can similar types in most asian markets, but there is nothing like getting them directly from Bubbies. Large selection of flavors and they are so good eating them fresh at the perfect temperature. Great stop whenever you got that ice cream urge in Honolulu.

    (5)

  • Mallory M.

    Oreo on a plain cone is my new favorite! :) Can't go wrong with the mochi icecream is the bomb! you can get 12 for 10 bucks. Not much parking and long lines but worth the wait. Staff is very nice and works fast! I love this place!

    (5)

  • Mele M.

    Me likey Bubbies. A lot! I wonder how long Bubbies has had the University location? It seems like it has always been there. We used to love to go there after seeing movies at Varsity Theatre (oh, how I miss Varsity!) In addition to having all kinds of great ice cream flavors, there are also ice cream related desserts with very naughty names. The kind of names that would make you blush if you ordered them with your dad standing next to you! The ice cream here is so creamy and delectable. MMMmmmmm I haven't been there in a while - perhaps I need to make a trip down there soon. Here's one of the things I love about yelp - it reminds me of all the great places I haven't been to in a while and now the future seems so much brighter with a Bubbies field trip on the horizon!

    (5)

  • James O.

    Mmmnnn! Mmmochi ice cream! I love these things and I don't even have a sweet tooth! Maybe it's cuz they're so fun to eat? Chewy mochi on the outside, and ice cream on the inside. I'm not sure who was the first to invent it (I think it was someone in L.A.) but whatevah, Bubbies has perfected it.! The Strawberry Chocolate Chip is my current fave. The taste and textures are awesome! Chewy, lightly strawberry flavored mochi on the outside, and tiny crunchy bits of chocolate in a smooth chocolate ice cream on the inside! What an awesome combination flavors and textures to enjoy! They are cheaper by the dozen, and each one is bite sized (although I try to savor mine, so I can usually get about 4 bites!) and not very filling, so you'll want more than you think, but that's good 'cuz there are a LOT of flavors.) I'd say try a minimum of 4, but if you're hungry and have a friend with you - get a dozen and split it! :-) FYI: Mochi Ice cream tastes twice as good if you let it thaw out a little bit. The mochi is softer, and tastes way better. There's a little flour like powder on the outside of the mochi so that they don't stick together, and if you eat it right out of the freezer the powder and the mochi are HARD and the flavors don't come out. Mochi is meant to be SOFT!!! The only problem is if it gets TOO soft then the ice cream inside tends to squish out and make a mess, but it's worth it. It's like the difference between a warm, just out of the oven Krispy Kreme doughnut vs one that is cold. Warmer is WAY better. Trust me. I've had mochi ice cream on the mainland before (Trader Joes, and some Asian markets carry it) but there are only a few flavors to choose from. Bubbies has tons of tropical flavors and also combination flavors that I haven't seen anywhere else! If you're ever in Oahu be sure to try it! You can't eat just one!!! Bring CASH. They don't accept checks or credit cards. (at least not the store on University) Mochi (pronounced MO CHEE) - is a soft, chewy food made from mochi rice that has been pounded into a doughy substance - (for those of you who don't know what mochi is!) It is off white in it's raw state, but with food coloring etc, it can be made any color under the sun.

    (5)

  • Mylinh P.

    When my friend told me about Mochi ice cream place I was like... Okay, I was thinking you can get a box at Trader Joe's anytime. She kept on raving about this must go-to place because its sooo good. So the last day before we left Oahu we went here. What's interesting is that you get the flavors you can't elsewhere. Pineapple toasted coconut - Yummy Lychee - to die for Raspberry dipped in dark chocolate - Such a yummy combo You can't go wrong for about a buck each!

    (4)

  • Jaisa C.

    This place gets crazy packed but it's so worth the wait in line. We're here at least once a week for mochi ice cream. I love that there's so many different flavors to choose from and that they're always oh so good. My faves are the strawberry dark chocolate chip, green tea, lychee, strawberry, mint Oreo, and almond roca. If you're feeling for ice cream, this is the place to go. Theres also ice cream cake/pies with funky names but they're all winners. The best is the multiple orgasm which is chocolate over a layer of Oreo and espresso ice cream on an Oreo crust. They also have homemade ice cream like banana royal, strawberry cheesecake, etc.

    (5)

  • Chan K.

    My sister and I love this place!!! especially the oreo!

    (5)

  • Iceman T.

    This is one of the better mochi ice cream places. The ambiance is really relaxing, and their not pushy either. The choices are endless, you have to try the green tea mochi and also the guava. The price was very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Suz K.

    Amazing. Loved everything about it. Love the funny cafe decor, the espresso based coffee was AWESOME, the ice cream was yummy and I just adored how they piled on whipped cream. I had the banana delight (or something like that). Phenomenal. Tasted like perfectly ripe bananas with a creamy rich consistency of the best ice creams. The mochi was good, but I only could fit one into my stuffed belly. I tried the green tea which was pretty good. I went back another day just to get the coffee and got a biscotti as an accompaniment. Their biscotti was also incredible! Not one of those dry crumbly things that lack any semblance of flavor, but it almost seemed moist. Trust me, it wasn't, but it was perfectly dense and.... well, I don't know even how to describe it. I dunked it in my coffee and it was just fabulous. =) This is one store about which I'm sad that there are no mainland locations.

    (5)

  • LesliAnn K.

    Absolutely best place to have ice cream on the island. my faves include dark dark dark chocolate chocolate and oreo in a sugar cone. Always a long line and hard to find parking, but when you are craving it, there is nothing else better. Mochi ice cream is also a hit! Any flavor.

    (5)

  • F. P.

    Delicious mochi ice cream!! Located just across from the U of H campus, they have countless number of mochi flavors where you can really disinguish the flavors. My fave was the lychee but the fig, rasberry (with white chocolate ice cream) and the sakura (cherry blossom) flavors were also yummy.

    (4)

  • Rita L.

    The line at yogurtland was just too long, so we headed to bubbies! there was a line too but not too long. the parking kinda sucks but the mochi ice cream is sooo worth it! my new favorite is mint chocolate mochi! soo good!

    (5)

  • Al D.

    Bubbies should be your go-to place for ice cream. The mochi ice cream is delicious and I've tried many of their pie flavors. None have dissapointed! Parking can suck and lines can be long so try to get here when they first open up, if possible.

    (5)

  • Frank G.

    Dangerously addictive -- I have tried every flavor and I look forward to their new "seasonal" creations. It's fun to bring a friend to try their mochi ice cream or their ice cream cake/pies. Bubbies' mochi ice cream PWNS the Mikawaya Mochi Ice Cream with much more variety and freshness. Favorite mochi ice creams: Guava Azuki Bean Chocolate Mint Pumpkin (seasonal) French Toast (seasonal)

    (4)

  • Jon Y.

    A great ice cream joint, Hawaiian style. In addition to scoops, cakes, and pies, they also carry mochi ice cream at a buck each. We got the passion(fruit) mochi and one of their specials, the mint oreo mochi. The mochi's on the thin side (I like it more dense and gooey), but despite this the mint oreo mochi was ridiculously good. It was green-colored mint mochi encasing brown oreo ice cream, so you first taste the mint and then the oreo after a couple chews. We also got some scoops: chocolate jack daniels and coconut delight (almond and coconut bits in vanilla-ish ice cream). The choco jack was a hit; the other one so-so. Their ice cream is best described as being dense, smooth, and sticking to the spoon. If you like it light 'n fluffy then go somewhere else.

    (4)

  • Ceren E.

    Oh god. the Yuzu mochi were the most delicious thing ever. Yes, plural. because I think I ate 6 or 7 of them over the course of two days. and that's not counting the other ones I ordered. Why must they shut down all the coffee options so early, though? :/ oh, and when they list a closing time, they're NOT kidding. in fact you probably won't get in if you're there 5 minutes before close. Oops. Also beware the parking lot beside the store. It closes, and tow trucks wait. They usually check in Bubbies to make sure the car doesn't belong to a n00b tourist, though.

    (4)

  • Cyn H.

    MOCHI ice cream! My favorite flavor is raspberry...

    (5)

  • Erica C.

    Bubbies has so many ice cream and mochi flavors to choose from that its a bit overwhelming. But they do churn out a good cup of coconut ice cream. Great flavor but the ice cream consistency is a bit 'sticky'. Overall, its a good place to go for a variety of local and mainstream flavors.

    (4)

  • Oly C.

    Lot this place! Stays open pretty late on weekends till 12:00am. Good for late night dates, walking from bars, and just plain old icecream cravings. not too far from UH Manoa. Parking can be a hassle, lines are much longer at night but good seating and good atmosphere

    (5)

  • Frank L.

    A great local establishment with wonderful character and history. I am in love with their Mochi Ice Cream, it's the BEST IN AMERICA! And I've had mochi ice cream from coast to coast. All their stuff is homemade, fresh and delicious. Get the SAKURA ice cream when they have it (very rare). DO NOT park in the adjacent Burger King lot. They TOW and my parents can attest to that.

    (5)

  • jana h.

    My favorite is the guava ice cream with light pink mochi encapsulating the creamy amazingness. 5 stars!!!

    (5)

  • Liz T.

    Awesome mochi!

    (5)

  • Kevin H.

    The mochie ice cream is truely a heavenly delite!!!

    (5)

  • Stephanie H.

    Bubbies is a cute little ice cream parlor that looks like a coffee shop. We ordered 3 mochi ice creams and a slice of the multiple orgasm pie. Nothing special to me. I believe we got a cookies n cream, guava, and chocolate mochi, but it was comparable to the mochi ice creams that come in a box.

    (3)

  • Kyle C.

    This is the ice cream store that is the best on Oahu, Their famous Mochi Ice Cream is out of this world amazing words cannot explain on how good it is, Anything in their menu is good, talking about their menu, they have have funny dirty mind menu you just have to see for yourself. The negative side is sometimes their line is long and their line can go outside the door and they only accept Cash. But everything else is perfect

    (5)

  • Philip J.

    Mochi leechy!!!! Lovely place. Local charm. Lacks restroom.

    (4)

  • Susan C.

    Great mochi ice cream, and interesting names for ice cream pies. I've seen Bubbies mochi on the mainland at Whole Foods, so it was nice to go to the actual ice cream store.

    (4)

  • Catherine N.

    I tasted the quality for sure but I couldn't taste why people would go as crazy as to pre-order this to have ready when they get home to Hawaii (if they were away for awhile). Tasted about 10 flavors and I may have had an overload but I must say I've had better....

    (3)

  • Boki C.

    3.5 stars this place is good because of the ambiance and the "cool" dessert names, but i prefer the quality of dave's ice cream more. also, they are "FAMOUS" for their mochi ice-cream, but really - what's the huge deal? it's a rip from asian ice-cream dessert that i grew up eating: kowloondairy.com/e/ice.h… oh, & parking is tight

    (3)

  • Nate K.

    Ever have a "come here little girl" or "smud pie" - if not you don't know what you're missing. Bubbies is a small local Hawaiian ice cream chain that makes some of the island best homemade ice cream and ice cream related deserts. Personally i go to the one next to Magoo's because it is the perfect after treat after having a Magoo's burger. Of all the ice cream that i have eatten over time - Bubbies is one of the best. Insiders note: try the mochie ice cream --- it's strangely awesome!

    (5)

  • Natalie T.

    This is like a candy store for mochi ice cream! They have so many selections for mochi that i never even knew existed until i came here! I heard about it so when I went I saved my stomach knowing I'll probably get about 10! It's great cause it's opened late and it's just plain good!

    (5)

  • ariesta w.

    bubbies, i love you with all my heart. it has been 2 years since i ate these delicious mochi ice cream but i still think of you at least once a month. i promise myself that i will gift you to myself for my bday this year cause i totally deserve this amazing dessert.. (i wont share you with the hubby.. last time, i got him a T-shirt only) ps. your store is nothing fancy and i know that you can come to me without me going to you (visiting you is quite expensive from san diego) but i am crazy for you..

    (5)

  • Jenn S.

    I love the large selection of mochi ice cream flavors!! The must trys: -lychee -guava -passion fruit -azuki

    (5)

  • Antonia C.

    mochi heaven *heart*

    (5)

  • maria o.

    The "multiple orgasm" cake made me cream myself!!!!

    (5)

  • H J.

    Happiness is so easily defined, if only for a few moments- it's eating mochi ice-cream from Bubbies. The lightly floured half sphere of goodness sits so perfectly between your thumb and index finger, its almost sad to take the first bite.

    (5)

  • Jaja H.

    Bubbies was such a surprise. My friend introduced me to this place and while we stood in the long line that wrapped out the door (@ 9pm on a Tues. night), I knew I was in for a treat. I was thoroughly entertained by the crazy names all over the menu while waiting in line. It made the time pass quickly. There were so many flavors to choose from that I must've changed my mind 10x before I reached the cashier. As this place is known for their mochi ice cream, I decided to go for just that. 2 of them filled me up, yet I had to take a bite out of my friend's too, of course. I'm definitely going back to try at least 5 more flavors before I dip into their other crazy desserts! This place gets my full thumbs up especially because it is in a super cute and cozy shack. Unlike the typical ice cream parlor that blasts you with A/C, you can actually sit inside and enjoy your mochi at 9pm on a cool night without freezing your ass off.

    (5)

  • Mich Q.

    I had high expectations of this place after reading all the reviews...and sad to say was dissapointed. I am not an ice cream connoisseur but I do know good ice cream!! I think the ice cream is good but not that great to deserve 4 or 5 stars. My BF and I shared the mango, vanilla bean and cantaloupe ice cream...I thought it was really expensive..$7 and some change for 3 scoops of ice cream..and they were being stingy with the scoops too! The mango was good but lacked the intense flavor, the vanilla bean didnt have a kick and only the cantaloupe was tasty. Definitely worth the try!!

    (3)

  • Jennifer D.

    So awesome!! I felt so happy with my plate of assorted ice cream filled mochi. Such pretty colors, so tasty. They have some really yummy flavors like guava and green tea. You just gotta try it! And believe me, it really helps cool you down after being in the Hawaiian heat!

    (5)

  • Kimberly H.

    Love the experience, the product from mochi to navels, the decor, the names. You guys got it going on!

    (5)

  • Srta L.

    Best mochi ice cream ever! all flavors are good.

    (5)

  • John K.

    what can i say that hasnt been said about this place! awesome homemade ice cream right here in hawaii. you would think that living in hawaii ice palors would be easy to find but how many local ice cream places are there?! my two personal favorites are the mochi(any flavor) and oreo cookie ice cream. but do they have a bad tasting desert here. place is clean, taste is great and prices are reasonable the only problem i have is that to many people come when i go! no woories i can overlook that.

    (5)

  • Alison L.

    Fresh, delightful. What's not to love? Obviously (per the name), they have ice cream (fantastic), but the main attraction is really the mochi. The chewiness is just right, and the flavor combos are spot on. Anticipate eating many per visit.

    (5)

  • Amit G.

    Can't really find any faults here. I only get the mochi ice creams or the ice cream with expresso. And I have yet to be disappointed with the taste or quality or the price. I recommend you try all the chocolate dipped mochi flavors. And you need a "fetal dip", even if it's decaffeinated.

    (5)

  • Do R.

    It's cash only, I believe. I wished I tried the other ice cream... The mochi selection is huge. I bought almost all of them (one of each) and I liked them--they were really frozen so I waited a little for them to thaw out and get sticky. The lychee sherbet was alright. The 'multiple organism' is someone's chocolate fantasy.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :12:00 pm - 12

Specialities

  • Accepts Credit Cards : No
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No

Bubbies Homemade Ice Cream & Desserts

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