Icepik Shavery

I’ve come here twice, I ordered the combo with the green tea shaved ice and the other time was combo 4, the fresh fruit combo with mango shaved ice. Both times were good, I like how the shaved ice is soft and flavoured! The wafers were a nice added touch as well. The price is decent, I usually just share a regular with my boyfriend because we don’t want to be too full since we went both times after dinner.
I feel like they could have more seating, the middle could have more tables and seats. Overall, I would come here again and try another combo.

Cute little place right beside Milk & Sugar (my preferred bubble tea location). I ordered a combo (forgot which one) and it was pretty good. Extra condiments are on the counter, so pour as much as you like (self-​serve). The shaved ice is nicely complimented by the other bits of the combo, balanced, and not too much ice with nothing to go with it. Nothing too special about the inside décor, but if I’m here with my friends, I’m not paying attention to that anyways.

I’ve tried quite a few shaved ice/​frappé places in Vancouver and the most glaring flaw I’ve noticed from this joint is how cheap they are with their toppings. First off, you pay for a certain size and each additional topping is $.60 however, they don’t even fill the toppings up in your cup as in the cup looks significantly empty compared to other places. It wasn’t as if only one or two toppings were ordered, we ordered 4 toppings and two or three small spoonfuls of each were on the shaved ice. The ice however was massive, we ordered the large between two people and was having a really hard time finishing. Ice isn’t worth that much money though, it just fills up a lot of space and with that much ice and such little toppings, it made them appear exceptionally cheap. We tried the new earl grey tea flavour and I recommend. It really does taste like earl grey! It’s just not strong enough so a frappé so the sensation of ice is really prominent. They also ran out of quite a few toppings even though the topping selection wasn’t quite large and we got there 5 minutes after they opened so they definitely did not sell out. They don’t open til 3pm so keep that in mind if you’re looking to check it out. Between 5 – 7 they have 15% off for happy hour, I definitely would advise to go during then because if you have the same experience I do you might not be so keen on paying full price. I visited because I received a 20% off coupon but even with this discount it was one of the more expensive bills I’ve had for shaved ice.

We came in at about 9pm on a Thursday, there was a good number of people already in the restaurant.
Food: I love their shaved ice here, it’s really well flavoured and all the toppings are amazing, the prices are decent as well. Its a nice gesture to leave complimentary sauces on the side if you don’t feel like it’s sweet enough. It’s by far my favourite shaved ice place. They added a new sea foam cream coffee to the menu and I decided to give it a try, it’s actually pretty good, it’s kind of bitter and salty flavoured coffee, it’s intresting, but it’s not bad. Would recommend that for the adventurous type. It’s like a salted caramel frappé but without the caramel!
Service: Service here is always great, all the staff are always happy. I think the owner was even in today and he hand delivered us our shaved ice, it was very nice.
Atmosphere: They play Top40s music and the décor is very spacious and bright, it fits really well with their shaved ice concept.
Food: ⁵⁄₅
Service: ⁵⁄₅
Atmosphere: ⁵⁄₅
Definately recommend for you to try this place!

I swore last year their portion sizes were bigger. Seems as though it’s reduced to half. Cups are still the same, just the content inside is less. I had the mango combo last year and it was super delicious. My friend had the taro combo #1 and that was good too. I tried their new flavour– Early Grey with cheesecake bites as the topping. I wouldn’t recommend this flavour. We both weren’t fond of it. The cheesecake bites here are actual cheesecake not the japanese kind you would find at snowy village. I guess the combo options aren’t just better deals but better in taste as well.

Not that great… I feel like maybe food quality has gone down and the last time I was here was probably last summer. Anyways, they’re definitely not prepared. I know I came in late last night (around 8, not THAT late) but they ran out of mangoes. Basically ANYTHING mango. The guys behind me wanted a mango combo too!!! That should have been a tip to maybe have more mangoes??? HELLO? I don’t even know. I made my own combo with whatever they had left of the mango mochi, lychee jelly and strawberries. The strawberries were SO sour and looked as if it had been sitting in its own juices for a long time (no paper towels underneath or what? The mango shaved ice portion of my dessert was more bland than last time. I was so excited to have it as I was craving ice pik for so long but was let down so quick I was contemplating on throwing it out. BOOOO.
My brother on the other hand got combo #5 and really enjoyed it. There were Oreo crumbs, chocolate chips and pearls. The mint shaved ice tasted like the ice cream version itself which was nostalgic but other than that it was mediocre at best…
I honestly don’t think I will be coming back… AHH disappointed.

Went there on Friday during their anniversary 25% off special. Ordered the mango shaved ice combo and it was horrendous. The mango shaved ice was flavourless. It was so light in color like they had cheaped out on the Ingredients. The fruits were lacking and scarce. I would rather pay full price and get quality shaved ice as opposed to half ass shaved ice. The accompanying sides were not what was listed on the menu. Terrible. I might not be back again after this experience.

TL;DR — My go-​to spot for traditional Taiwanese shaved ice with toppings. Great value and seating available for chilling after dinner.
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Coming from Toronto where there are plenty of «Shaved Ice» options for dessert, I’ve been having a hard time finding the perfect location. Frappé Bliss in Aberdeen is decent but considering that Richmond is quite the trip for folks that live in Burnaby, I don’t want to journey all the way each time. Icepik Shavery is that new go-​to place for me and it serves just what I’m expecting from a traditional Taiwanese shaved ice dish. It comes with some traditional and new-​age toppings but either way, it’s a good spot for dessert and after-​dinner chilling.
Kingsway is always busy, but there’s plenty of parking in the residential area behind it if you’re looking for free parking. If not, there’s always street parking right outside next to Bubble World too. The restaurant itself is small — and seats about 20 people with a wide hallway in case the waiting line gets large. The menu is simple enough with a few pre-​made options and then a «make-​it-​yourself» option. This place comes with flavored ice too, which apparently isn’t that common in Vancouver (yet).
Our order:
Combo #1 — Taro ice with mochi (Chinese «tong-​yuen»), lichi jelly, almond jelly and Oreo crumbs. This one was my favorite and we ate this one second! The taro flavor really comes out well and if you don’t overload on the other toppings (which are very sweet), you’ll enjoy the taro flavor more. The toppings match very well too which I was surprised about. Oreo on top?! Never had that but sooo yum!
Combo #3 — Green tea with papaya, mango jelly, grass jelly and strawberry wafer. We had this first and the green tea flavor is certainly all there, but gets lost after you eat the other stuff. All the toppings are incredibly sweet because they’re sitting in syrup most of the day I think.
I enjoy this version of «shaved ice» more than the typical «ice cone» desserts that you get at The One or Icy Bar. Icepik Shavery and Frappé Bliss do it right with the machine and the texture with the milk and flavors incorporated into the actual block of ice. Yes — there’s milk in it; it’s not all water so it’s really like a frozen bubble tea in a bowl.
They also set up self-​serve condensed milk, chocolate syrup etc. on the side for you to help yourself!
Our total came to $ 5.55 after tax AND a 25% discount (discount for their 1-​year anniversary) for EACH combo. That’s a great deal for such a large portion and great options for flavors and toppings! Regular price might be a bit more pricey but for a dessert and place to chill after dinner, why not? I see the value here and its a bit different than bubble tea (all the time). I can imagine this place filling up on weekend nights. Definitely a hit for me and what I’ve been craving since I’ve moved to Vancouver. The only thing that it’s missing is an extended menu for drinks or maybe more stuff than just shaved ice, but for now — I think it hits that niche market well. OH! And Cash only!

Portions are really big and the ice tasted so good and flavourful came back about 5 times already so i gotta say its pretty good only 1 $ for a difference in size and its 60 cents for each topping you choose!

Icepik is a shaved ice joint, no more and no less. With that said, they do their job very well, providing an alternative to icy bar just up or down kingsway. If you dont know where icepik is, just look for the long lines at night beside bubble world, lol. You are limited to street parking and also the limited amount of seating inside aswell, but the décor is nice? www :3
the shaved ice at icepik feels more like an ice cream than shaved ice, it feels thick and hefty but the flavours are impactful. The condiments are hefty aswell, you get lots of mango chunks, fruit, mochi, jellies, etc. the sweetness level is perfect i think, and often dont require extra sauces such as condensed milk, chocolate, etc. give it a try without, its perfect :)
If you dont know what to order, dont worry, they have set ‘menu’ items for 1^st timers and the initiated. Looking to create your own? Tones of options, but beware, the price will quickly rack up if you go too crazy, lol.
By far the most popular flavours revolve around their matcha and mango ices, and their matcha is not bitter or overly sweet, just right.
Expect to spend around 7 – 8 $ a person, but its well worth it. If you like icy bar, then give icepik a try. I am unsure why they get a four, in all my visits, it has been a five in my books but i guess it has to do with lack of seating and slightly pricey but certainly worth it.
An icy Four, out of Five.

This is my new go to place for shaved ice!
In comparison to some of the other similar shaved ice places (Frappé Blisse, Doolami), the base «ice» here is the most flavourful and I like that they have more interesting flavours such as taro, black sesame, and almond.
Toppings are always generous here and I am all about getting my money’s worth — which I definitely feel that I get when I come here. I recommend paying the extra dollar and getting s large to share with a friend :)
They also offer the syrups (condensed milk, chocolate, caramel and perhaps a few more) on the counter so you can self serve which I haven’t found another shaved ice place that does that. So load up on the condensed milk!!!
The thing that is definitely worth mentioning here is their mochi which is also amazingly well flavoured! Had a chance to try the mango and matcha and both were chewy, and I was able to tell the flavour right away. I think they recently changed their mochi as originally when I went in the summer, they came in a extra large size (think asian tong yuen), but when I went this week, they were smaller — but more plentifuk, so yay! The one downfall to them being smaller is they are actually prone to getting frozen by the ice… So they can get a little tough. But perhaps this was because we went right when they were opened so the ice was extra cold/​toppings hadn’t been sitting out for a while.

It was my second visit last night and couldn’t resist temptation for a shaved ice. Ice Pik is a closer distance, whereas Icy Bar is a bit further by walking distance from my home. I like how it’s a big enough for single portion. For big eaters Icy Bar would be the better option. You can pick flavours of shaved ice like black sesame, mint, mango, taro, green tea and vanilla.
I’ve been here twice now and always end up finding one firm mochi (rice cake) in it. It wasn’t tender at all. I liked my shaved ice #3 except for the rice cakes. Everyone seemed to be ordering that one. I really liked the taste of Matcha with lychee jelly, mango and other toppings. Service was fast. I’d give 4 stars if the rice cakes were good.

My girlfriend and I decided to go to Icepik today based on a WOM recommendation. I’ve only had shaved ice overseas when I traveled to Hong Kong and it was the only thing I could eat while I was there!
There are pre-​made combos for some complimentary pairings, but I decided to make my own — taro shaved ice, watermelon and Skor. We had never been to Icepik before, but the fella at the counter was great — he explained the menu and steps on how to order. His enthusiasm was friendly and genuine, which made our experience very pleasant:)
It’s nice to try something different from the conventional ice creams, gelato and frozen yogurts!
The only thing I can think of that could require some improvement was the watermelon was not as crispy. It’s really hard to keep watermelon crispy and watery without being soggy and soft. I don’t really know the solution to that, perhaps cutting small amounts of watermelon every 3 – 4 hours or so?
Shaved ice taste lighter, feels more airy but still very satisfying.
This will not be my last visit at Icepik — great job!

I like it! Its very original. Instead of shaving just plain ice. They basically have flavored ice and shave it. So it has more flavor then just plain ice. They have flavor ranging from Mango, Green Tea to Vanilla.
They also have combo deals. I ordered Combo #3, the one with Mocha shave ice with rice cake (which I don’t like), coconut jelly, grass jelly and mango. Very tasty and on top you can add your favorite sauce. Just what I need on a hot day. Nice and cooling. Best of all, at the end unlike ice cream, I was not thirsty. Very good thirst quencher.
The décor is ok. Wish they had more table and chairs. Looks like they have wasted space where they can add in more seats.
Only question I have is how well is business in the winter time.

This is the first time there, so my first visit is neutral. Nothing to brag about. So, 3 stars right now. It may change if I ever go back.
My boyfriend and I wanted to get an ice treat to beat the heat. He had to go to work so going to the nightmarket was out of the question.
My initial thoughts was that it was small, not a lot of seating. My boyfriend and I ended up standing outside in front of another business to enjoy my shaved ice. They do have extra chairs off to the side, but no tables. I saw they had some extra space where they could maybe put a table in. Prices seemed reasonable for topping and shaved ice ratio. You order up at the counter and they start making your order. We didn’t wait too long to get our order.
They have 6 combinations of shaved ice, and an option to make your own. They referred their shaved ice to «shaved ice cream,» when it melted it had the creamy texture of ice cream. I’m lactose intolerant so I’m still waiting for the side effects… so far so good.
I ordered the Matcha one, which had their home made rice balls, mango chunks, grass jelly and lychee jelly. My boyfriend got Combo one, which was a Taro flavor with rice balls, oreo crumbs, lychee jelly and I think almond jello. His looked tastier than my green tea one. The texture of the shaved ice was too powdery? I expected something like a slushy texture. Everything was kind of bland to me. Most of the toppings I had were flavorless, except for the mango. I should of added some condensed milk to it.
Overall, it was decent. The both of us ordering regular size we paid $ 12.30 total. I think I’ll stick with the shaved ice I would get at bubble tea shops.

In the past month, this is the third time that I’ve had shaved ice — first time at Icepik Shavery. I tried flavored ice from a different dessert house, and it really turned me off shaved ice, since it tasted nothing like green tea, and it was slimy, not creamy.
I thought I’d give Icepik a try since there have been so many good reviews. I ordered the taro shaved ice, with mocha, grass jelly, and lychee for $ 6. And it was pretty darn good! Well, the mocha was a bit squishier than I prefer it to be, but overall, everything tasted refreshing together. There is a bottle of condensed milk on the side, but I felt I didn’t need too much since everything is well flavored together.
As for texture, I’m not a shaved ice expert. It was fine by me, but I am reading other reviews who say it needs to be fluffier. It didn’t bother me so much.
Anyhow, I’d pay $ 6 for it again :)

I had great shaved ice cream in NYC recently so I was looking forward to shaved ice cream in Vancouver. Sadly, my expectations were a bit too high. I prefer my shaved ice cream to be a bit lighter, more on the «icy» side than the creamy side. It was dense and not fluffy like I hoped.
I decided to go with my own combo: original flavour and added mango with lychee popping pearls and mango mochi. The flavours tasted good, and I really liked the lychee popping pearls. I also sampled the mint and thought that tasted much better than mine.
I did appreciate that they had containers on the side for syrups and condensed milk so you can top off your shaved ice however you like.
Beware if you’re looking to stay and eat your shaved ice. They have really, really limited seating. We had to stand off to the corner while throwing death glares to some groups who were long finished their shaved ice and just hanging out.
A friend told me that Frappé Bliss in Richmond was far superior in flavour and consistency so that’s next on my list!

[Sub-​Zero Sweetness]
If you’re looking for brainfreeze and a cavity at the same time, this may be the place for you. We ended up here after dinner and drinks as it was one of the few places open late.
The café is on the smaller side with limited seating for 15 at most. Ordering is done at the counter and seating is self-​serve. The menu is pretty straight forward — pre-​selected combos or do-​it-​yourself. None of the combos really piqued my interest so I went with DIY. I went with a green tea ice base topped with lychee, mangos, and green tea mochi drizzled with condensed milk. I watched in awe as they shaved a giant green frozen block. While it was an interesting sight, I wasn’t blown away by the taste or texture. I prefer my ice plates to be fluffier than what I had — it was a tad «crunchy» but not that it was bad by any means. The fruits were fresh but I wasn’t a huge fan of the green tea mochi.
I opted for the large size ($ 7 versus $ 5 for a small) as this was a shared dessert. Portions were generous for someone who has more of a meat tooth than a sweet tooth. The whole experience was acceptable as a whole but there are better options out there.

Sorry i have to give a one star…
We were craving for some shaved ice yesterday and my sister suggested to try this new shaved ice place. When i looked at the picture i was so happy that i finally do not need to go all the way to Richmond for snow shaved ice!
But when we walked in, it was a torture… They made the indoor temperature so freaking hot and humid, like a sauna in there! I understand you tried to do some tricks so people will buy more shaved ice becoz they feel so hot, but i have never seen any ice cream or cold dessert place in Vancouver torture their customers like this!
And the shave ice they serve, what a disappointment… Its not as light and thin and fluffy texture as the pictures showed, when i put it in my mouth, i can bite the ice — as you can see in the picture that i posted, which is not qualify for a snow shaved ice. and it melt so fast because of the hot humid temperature they set there! And they added lots of water to the condensed milk… make it so watery and less taste!
I dont know if the owner has try real snow shaved ice before, if you havent, you should go to Frappé Bliss in Aberdeen food court, their snow shave ice is so light, it melt in your mouth with lots of flavours and choices and cheaper, and the condensed milk is not watery.
And last but not least… They have so limited space, not enough tables and seats! I dont think i will go back… i will rather go to Richmond for snow shaved ice! At least i can sit comfortably!

In a nutshell.. its a decent place for a quick shaved ice hit, but missed the mark for me.
After numerous failed attempts at trying this place (due to being sold out), we were not to be deterred and walked in earlier in the evening than usual. It was busy, with a small seating area so we waited patiently with high hopes for a delicious reward.
I had the mango shaved ice, but found it to be rather bland. I suppose I was expecting a more vibrantly flavored ice (as in tastier… not sweeter) because the place is supposed to be known for its flavored ice. Other than that, the portion sizes are good and the amount of toppings are fair.
Perhaps I’ll give it another go with a different flavor of shaved ice…