Makai Treats - S San Diego

A little slice of Hawaii right in little Italy! I really enjoyed the poke, nigiri shave ice! A perfect place to drop in if you’re looking for some quality fish fresh ingredients—highly recommend!!

Makai is a shaved ice stand located outside of the Little Italy Modern Lofts. Their hours of operation are limited to the afternoon between Wednesday and Sunday. When I showed up at noon, the owner was running late, and the stall had not opened yet. I called their number, and he said he was on his way. While waiting, I looked at the menu which featured four different combinations. Each one contained all natural fruit syrups topped with fresh fruit and coconut cream. I had never tasted sour sap (soursop) before so I asked for a sample. It had a bit of citrus flavor although it's distantly related to the apple family. My choice was the Hawaiian Sunrise which had pineapple, berry, and passionfruit. The frozen treat was light and refreshing. The shaved ice had such a fluffy texture. The Piazza Della Famiglia was only two blocks down Columbia St so I took my dessert there and sat at a table to finish it off.

Delicious Hawaiian shaved ice! I’ve had plenty on Maui and this is definitely just as delicious. I love their flavors, and that every thing is fresh and homemade!

Great Hawaiian shaved ice! You could tell they make their syrups in house. So delicious and so refreshing on a hot day!

Delicious Hawaiian shaved ice! I've had plenty on Maui and this is definitely just as delicious. I love their flavors, and that every thing is fresh and homemade. Highly recommend the Hawaiian sunrise