Ice Fru

ASK FOR SAMPLES. This ice cream shop is located inside Palama Supermarket in the Waimalu shopping center. That is the only detail I remember. I was slacking in the Unilocal department this weekend. Oh, and there are tables in the back by the seafood where you can plop your kids down while they eat their ice cream so you can do some grocery shopping.
These ICE FRU sticks are just the cutest thing:
PRICE: I don’t even remember how much it was. All I know is that I had an UBE Ice Cream stick (a HEART SHAPED Ube ice cream stick), and for the kids I ordered 1 scoop of vanilla and 1 scoop of milk chocolate in a cup and it was $ 10 for the 3 of us.
Low-​fat/​Low sugar? Really? It was good! Not Haagen Daz good but for healthy ice cream, this was good. Trust me, I eat a lot of ice cream, and have my own ice cream maker at home now, so I taste lots of ice cream. Probably more than you. Are there other places with better ice cream? Of course there are. But on this day, I was in this shopping center, and I just needed an ICE COLD ONE. ICE FRU.

Located in Palama Market, the draw of this ice cream shop is their ice cream bars. I have tried both their sorbets and ice creams.
Their sorbets are awesome. I believe they perfectly fit into the name of the store. They honestly taste like iced whole fruit instead of sorbet. Their ice cream bars though, are not impressive. For almost $ 4, they taste like normal ice cream bars at an inflated price. When you’re dealing only in cash, this seems very expensive.
Also a small note: they will not serve you from the outside counter unless it’s shave ice. I’m not sure why, since they’re isn’t any obvious reason or sign for this, but don’t plan on bringing your dog with you (like I did).

Had the green tea ice fru from here and absolutely did not like it. It was not creamy, it was a harsh green tea taste which i didn’t like. And I LOVE all things green tea even if it’s a little strong i don’t mind. But this had no taste, it kinda just broke apart in my mouth and didn’t have any type of ice cream taste at all. I wouldn’t go back at all. Not even to try the other flavors.

Went to Ice Fru tonight for a cold, sweet snack and this was definitely worth the trip! Located inside of the Korean supermarket, the convenience of this cute little dessert bar can’t be beat.
I got a lilikoi ice fru in the shape of a heart (definitely something that stands out from the usual bar shape)! I especially liked the fact that they allowed you to sample the flavors before purchasing, in order to know you will get what you pay for.
On that note, the pops themselves are on the higher side of the price range (in terms of ice desserts), but the flavors come through well and it is worth the price. I paid a little over $ 3 for one, but they give a stamp card which allows you a free ice pop after the 10^th visit/​purchase!
Also, those looking for a sweet (literally) bargin, if you show them your iPhone or other handheld device in which you have liked their Facebook page, you can get 15% off an item that costs over $ 3-​something.
I will definitely be back and will get multple pops for parties or maybe even to just stop in and grab a cute snack.

Love it! You can taste the freshness and lightness. I had the lychee and bought my husband the cookies and cream. It’s $ 2 for a small little cup that they pack themselves by hand (my cup had a big gap in it so I was ripped off). Still love it! A must try if you’re looking for something fresh and new. It’s a bit better than frozen yogurt, in my opinion, because it doesn’t taste heavy or fattening. It’s like and almost like eating fresh fruits picked from the trees. If you’re unsure of what flavors to choose, sample! They were very nice to me.

Kudos to these guys who decided to use fresh fruit to make their ice cream! I love natural food without corn syrup and all those other crazy ingredient names. However, because it’s naturally flavored, the taste is rather light.
I ordered a strawberry shaved ice and added mochi and the little balls that burst. For a small size, that came out to 4.45. Kinda expensive for such a small dish. I was hoping for a more creamier taste like their competitors down a few doors. For the same price, honestly I’d rather go to their competitors for a bowl of shaved ice.
However, I didn’t try their popsicles. It just wasn’t a popsicle kind of day. It was raining, windy, and just darn cold. If it was warm and sunny, I just might try one. The shape of the popsicles were cute and inviting, but I fear it lacks flavor just like the shaved ice did.
Oh and one other turn off… there’s no seating. Wait I take that back, there’s a bench that sits across from them, in front of Mina Pharmacy… but no tables or chairs. They do give free samples and service was friendly. A solid 3 stars from me…

I have a thing for paletas. Maybe it is because I grew up in LA and had Mexican paletas every summer and every trip to the park.
My favorite is their coconut, it is just the right blend of sweetness and coconutty goodness. You can totally taste any flavor you want, but just remember, it is cash only!
They are a little pricier than my fave on island paletas — Ono Pop — at about $ 5 a popsicle, but it is the same price regardless of whether you get the bar or the heart. The only difference in price is between fruit flavors and dairy based flavors, which makes sense considering dairy is expensive!
They totally hit my under-​developed sweet tooth right in the feels. I never leave feeling like I need to go rinse out my mouth with water or thinking, damn I could still use a little something sweet. I don’t go out of my way to go to Ice Fru, but I totally stop by when I shop at Palama or take the long way home.

First time dining and I have to say I am hooked!
Fresh fruits and veggies, yes veggies, are used to make refreshing gelato and Popsicles. The Popsicles come in a variety of shapes, colors and flavors. And the gelato… if you don’t see something that you want just throw a fruit or two at them and they can custom make it for you in about 6 minutes. So far the coconut is my favorite. It tastes like rich, velvety pure coconut milk. I really don’t know what could have been better on a hot night like last.

My roommate and I accidentally stumbled upon this place. IT’S ADORABLE! Looks alone gets this place 3 stars. We got the watermelon popsicles and they were super refreshing. I’ll be back to try the other flavors. :)

I’ve only been here once, tried 4 different flavor samples and ended up buying a scoop of coconut. My first impression was that it was really good for being made fresh with real fruits. Besides the coconut, I tasted the cookies & cream, spinach & carrot and dark chocolate. They were all really good, except the spinach & carrot… that one was okay considering how it sounds but not my taste. The dark chocolate tastes just like a chocolate bar but just cold.
The price was a bit high for my budget, but I wouldn’t mind having it as a treat now and then. I will sample more flavors next time I’m in the area. Also, I asked if they sell by the pint and they don’t.

This place is very good. They have unique flavors from beer ice cream, to my favorite, the white chocolate ice cream. Its pretty expensive for a small, but it was pretty satisfying and filling. The employees were very nice too, they were smiling most of the time and gave me samples of anything I wanted to try without hesitation. I would def go back. :)

Yes the price is high ($ 5.25 for one chocolate pop), but the quality is there and so is the great taste! Free sample size was small, but when I purchased a full sized pop, the nice ladies offered my friend a free watermelon mini-​pop. It was great tasting and super fresh — just like the chocolate one. If you’re an ice cream lover this new place is highly recommend… Treat yourself and someone you love to a new experience on Oahu. Try it once and decide for yourself. Party on ICE FRU! Hope you stick around and expand to other locations.

My daughter and I visited Palama Market in the Waimalu Shopping Center one day and of course on the way out, she noticed Ice Fru! Lucky me! They were giving out samples, which was perfect for me, cause I really didn’t want to pay $ 5 a popsicle.
I got a sample of the green apple, which was lite and refreshing. It was good, but still, $ 5 for a popsicle!!!
My little 5 year old daughter goes ahead and orders her own, it’s times like this that I wonder why I taught my kids how to order their own meals at restaurants!!!
She ordered the dark chocolate flavor. I paid and we walked off to eat our treats.
I will say that the dark chocolate had a nice, rich flavor, very full bodied, which actually hit the spot on that day. She didn’t finish it all, so I polished off the rest of it.
Cute in that they come in various flavors, but the price is what amazes me! I would buy it here and there for my kids, but I just couldn’t indulge myself.
Anyways, if you’re willing to pay $ 5 a pop, go for it. If not, stay away…

My bf and I love this place! It’s such a yummy treat and the fact that it’s made fresh is pretty amazing not to mention that you can actually watch them make it all in front of you. Don’t get me wrong there’s lots of sugar but hey it’s a treat!
Staff is pretty friendly, I think some of them are just a little intimidated and scared since most of them are probably in high school. Anyways the free samples really help because you don’t think anything of it but once you taste it! YUM! The heart shaped and chocolate bar shapes are über cute and make for great pictures!
I disagree with the other Unilocalers when they say it’s too expensive.
A gallon of crappy ice cream in a carton costs the same but has been processed, pasteurized, colorized, and injected with tons of preservatives. We should support local businesses especially when they give you such good quality products. Those seemingly high prices reflect the price of real food! Fresh fruits are pricey so to make these yummy popsicles must be expensive! Anyways, let me climb down off my soapbox and move on…
BEST Flavors — Mango, Grapefruit, Dark Chocolate, Cheesecake, and Pumpkin
Not so great — Spinach and Carrot! I want to like this one but I just can’t …
Hmm. now I’m off to grab a popsicle! Definitely try the other stuff on the menu, pretty good but I’ve only ordered once because I can’t get past the popsicle!
Don’t forget your stamp card! I redeemed one already!

This is a Korean owned dessert shop! They offer great customer service, but it was a little difficult to understand what she was saying. Once she showed me the different options and let me sample as many ice cream flavors as I wanted, I was very satisfied with what I paid for! I ended up ordering the Fruit Bingsu which consists of shaved frozen watermelon, chucks of watermelon, ice cream, and condense milk! It was sooo yummy, refreshing and amazingly filling… everything I was craving! I would definitely go back!

I ate here after eating my weekly Shiro’s, had a dark chocolate popsicle, actually not really sure what to call it, took out a five when paying and was surprised to hear the guy say $ 5.25 please, so I paid him, but thinking this place is a rip off. I applaud anyone trying to start a business in these times but a designer ice cream store ain’t gonna make it, word of advice– rethink these prices.

I was going to picking up lunch today at Chun Wah Kam in the Waimalu Shopping Center. Driving in the parking lot a sign caught my eye! What is that I was thinking! Ice pops??? I practically ran to the location in Kapalama Supermarket after I parked, while taking pictures! So excited! There were popsicles of all different flavors, colors, and shapes! They are made with real fruit, they even have creamy ones, and ones with spinach and carrots!
What did I think about these popsicles? I loved them! However, just like everyone else who reviewed Ice Fru, the pops are a bit pricey. Some are as much as $ 5 like the chocolate and my Creamy Mango was $ 3.75. They taste just like Ono Pops, but the price is more expensive by far. Getting past the price the pops taste incredible! I could not afford get them too often, but I would definitely come back for more. A perk here they give as much samples as you want! I tried the Lychee (Yes!) and they green tea (Yesss!!!). They also offer a stamp card for frequent buyers! The workers are extremely friendly and they will help you find your perfect flavor :) *OH and it is Cash Only here so go to the ATM before: D

I had a mango ice pop? I wasn’t quite sure what anything was in the display window because of the sparseness and the menu was somewhat confusing. The counter workers were friendly and offered free samples. I was also given a free snap on bracelet for purchasing something. The ice pop itself was just ok. It was slimy and kind of hard to eat. The ice creams I did sample had a strange consistency and texture that I didn’t find appetizing. The ice creams are, however, healthier than regular ice creams. It’s made with skim milk and low fat milk instead of heavy cream so it contains less fat and sugars. Maybe I just didn’t go on the right day or order the right thing, but if it hadn’t been for the fact that the place so recently opened, I probably wound’t go back.

Fresh ice cream!!! Mmmm. Was waiting for my lunch at shiro’s so decided to take a walk in the Korean market. As I was walking out I noticed the little kiosk in the front.
The girl at the counter offered a taste of what ever they were selling. Mmmm ice cream? Sorbet and gelato in bars? The girl at the front is quick to offer a taste of which ever I had a question about.
Green apple sorbet tasted great, but banana gelato tasted like a frozen banana, what to choose. Then she mentioned cream cheese and I knew before she handed me the sample spoon, that’s what I was going to get.
Cream cheese gelato was nice and creamy. $ 4.50 for their smallest size (2 scoops), was expensive considering u can get a ¹⁄₅ gallon of Rosielani for the same price on sale but worth a first reviewer posting.
Flavor was good but was hoping for it to be a bit richer. One complaint was that it had a freezer burn taste to it. I can understand its a new business and u have to work out the kinks but that’s kind of ridiculous when u have the ice cream making machine in the corner and «make it fresh».
Service was friendly but price board was confusing. 3 stars for worth a try if ur in the area.