Nakas Kitchen

If you’re searching for something sweet and refreshing in Monterey Park, Nakas Kitchen offers a twist on traditional Hawaiian shave ice that’s worth the trip. Their signature creation, called Lava Ice, takes the classic frozen treat in an entirely new direction by blending ice cream with shave ice for a hybrid dessert that’s both creamy and icy.

The menu keeps things simple with two base options—strawberry or pina colada—but the Island Escape is where this spot really shines. Imagine velvety pina colada ice cream cascading over a mound of subtly tart pineapple shave ice. It’s tropical, refreshing, and surprisingly complex in its layers of flavor and texture.

This is the kind of place you hit up on a hot afternoon when you’re craving something that transports you, even if just for a moment. Sure, it’s not a plane ticket to Hawaii, but enjoying one of these frosty creations from your car in a Monterey Park parking lot? That’s its own kind of mini vacation.

Whether you’re looking for a sweet ending to a meal in the neighborhood or just need a cool treat to beat the heat, Nakas Kitchen delivers something genuinely different. It’s casual, quick, and perfect for anyone who wants their shave ice with a little extra richness.