Frost Bites Shavery

Love this little shaved ice shack! Met some Unilocalers for an afternoon frozen treat (new flavor, banana, was introduced today!) and was so glad I finally had a chance to check it out.
It’s like NONE of the other ice shacks in the valley. It’s fluffy, light and refreshing, but so delicious and indulgent! The flavors are subtle and natural — not that over-​the-​top, full of sugar and artificial crap stuff. I tried banana, which I loved (the owner, Mike, graciously gives samples — thanks Mike!) but ultimately went with mango. So refreshing and delicious! I chose the child size (which is already plenty big) but could have finished the huge one because it was so light and fluffy. I didn’t add any toppings except for a little of the free sweetened condensed milk and it was amazing as is. Next time, I’m going to go all out with a larger size and some fruit toppings.
I love that there is a canopy to escape from the sun if you want to enjoy your treat outdoors. And they take credit cards (30 cent fee), which is convenient because I’m one of those people who rarely remembers to get cash from the ATM.
So glad that I got to experience banana’s debut and can’t wait to try more of the flavors!

What the heck is going on? I am not a huge fan of the shaved ice thing. Too sugary, too syrupy, too trendy. However, I have to admit, all the Unilocalers like Tony T, Christina W and Norm K were raving on this place.
So I went trekking with the family in tow all over for a shopping Saturday and ended up at the only place I wanted to go — FBS. I am hard to please and this place was pleasing for sure:
a. Selection — First I was confused because the menu seems to be similar to other shaved ice places. However, I went for the green tea, with kochi, mangos and strawberries.
b. More selections — Wife had Vanilla Dream with Oreos, Gummy Bear and condensed milk Kids had Dutch Chocolate with Oreo, graham cracker and Condensed Milk, Dutch Chocolate with strawberry and Oreos, Vanilla Dream with coconut shavings and oreos. Notice the oreo craze? I had no idea.
c. What makes this place go… Simply the shaved ice or snow ice. The difference is that when you order one of the flavors, the ice itself is the flavor that has been frozen. You are getting a milky rich smooth ice that is unlike shaved ice. The texture is smooth, creamy, rich. It’s taste is subtle, but the ice is the color and texture of the flavor itself. There is not flavored syrup, there is only flavored ICE. The ingredients, the fruit, the choices seem so innocent yet they have the most subtle and profound impact.
d. The meaning of it all — What makes this place so cool is that unlike the syrupy sweetness of shaved ice, where the sugary flavors are overpowering and too sweet, this snow ice is quite different. Subtle, flavorful, real flavor, not sweet but sweet enough. None of that poor after taste and thirst. Simply and subtly really cool.
e. Price — We had 2 kids, 3 regular for just around 20.00. I cannot wait to go back.
Only oddity is how this truck is parked in a rather odd strip mall. I can think of a thousand places it can do better at. However, I am estatic to make the drive and trip here whenever I can!
This place is all about quality, uniqueness and awesomeness. Check it out.
GK

WESTSIDE WEDNESDAYS!!!
I can now get my «liquid cotton candy» fix from Frost Bites Shavery in a more centralized location! Soon to be called just Snow Shavery because a bunch of whiner vaginers who sell shaved ice are not cool with the similar name, people can come to cool off with the BEST SNOW ICE IN TOWN! Also known as Snow Cream and Fluff Ice, this IS NOT shaved ice, shave ice (yes, there is a difference people!) or a snow cone, so don’t bother trying to compare them.
Having tried all flavors, I always rotate between Coconut, my favorite because it tastes exactly like haupia, and my next favorites, Black Sesame and Green Tea. Hopefully they can secure a brick and mortar location soon (preferably in Chinatown) and if you haven’t already, grab your tickets for the upcoming pop-​up lunch at Yonaka on Sunday, July 28^th, where a couple of new snow flavors will make an appearance.
All natural, no powders, the softest texture, these guys are truly the snow kings!!! Thanks Will and Mike! ALOHA!!!

Same awesome frozen cotton candy-​like treats made with all natural ingredients, except in a West side location (Decatur/O’Bannon — near Trader Joe’s) once a week (every Wednesdays for the foreseeable future from 3−10pm) that is much more convenient for just about everyone not living/​working near Old Henderson.
The owners, Will and Mike, are friendly and passionate about their shaved snow treats. New flavors are constantly being developed with the goals of adding additional flavors to the relatively large flavor selections. Currently there are 8 flavors.
If you need to cool down or just want to try the coolest dessert to hit Vegas, come check them out on Wednesdays or drive over to Old Henderson at their current location (not Wednesdays).
Accepts credit cards as payment, but with a nominal $ 0.30 fee.
– ⁷⁄₂₄ /​2013 U P D A T E –
Banana (–Minion) is the newest flavor, and if you enjoy banana you will like this. Had my paired with Mango and topped with condensed milk and strawberries. It didn’t last long. While I was there, of course I met a few of the Unilocalers that came by. It was nice meeting you, Cresta I, in person for the first time.

I met up with the Vegas Unilocal folks here for a UYE while I was in town. This was only their second week venturing to the Westside. According to them, based on the growing customer base, they will continue to come on Wednesday evenings. Shaved ice is traditionally flavored with fruit syrups but these folks have all sorts of different flavors and toppings and will even do two flavors in a serving. Except when the weather turns cool I expect these folks to do well.
As a note I decided to keep to a couple of simple flavors and had coffee topped with diced strawberries. It was very good and I heard nothing but good things about all the combinations the other folks tried.

I am a fan for sure. This was my first time having shaved ice and it was wonderful and refreshing on this 100+ degree evening. I got the black sesame with mochi and a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk. Great!
I’m glad they’re going to be at the Telus parking lot for the foreseeable future every Wednesday from 3 to 10 PM. I’ll be back to try some of the other flavors and enjoy the chill it gives me on our warm summer days!
There is a 30 cent charge if you pay with a credit or debit card instead of cash. That’s not a bad charge considering what some others sometimes charge.

Frost Bites hits the West side and I couldn’t be happier. My first trek to visit them all the way on Boulder Highway was great, but having them on my side of town made giving them a another shot necessary.
Even better than the first try. I tried the coffee with strawberries and chocolate sprinkles and my mom got the strawberry with strawberries. It was the perfect treat on this very hot summer day. Smooth and flavorful and yet still light and not too overly sweet. The perfect combination of flavors and texture. I can’t wait for them to make their way to the best side permanently!

It was serendipity. I was in the area when Roger T and Tony T were here so, I figured I’d get me some snow. The truck is located on the side of Telus parking lot across the street from Trader Joe’s.
So, after trying their black sesame and green tea snow, I promised myself I’d try their mango snow. I topped it with mango and strawberries and condensed milk drizzle. I’m very picky with mango desserts or any mango-​flavored things. It has to taste natural like fresh Asian mangoes, not the yucky artificial tasting Mexican mangoes! I was very satisfied with what I got. Fluffy ribbons of mildly sweet snow with fresh fruits and sweet condensed milk… mmmmm…Mucho Mango snow had me singing…“every little thing I do you’re on my mind”. I got to have me some more! I forgot to ask if they have lids so I can take some to go.
Will said they’ll be at this location (Decatur and Obannon, on the side of Telus parking lot across the street from Trader Joe’s) every Wednesday from 3−9pm or 10ish. Hooray! So people from Hendertucky and North, we can stop the whining! Everybody wins! Woohoo! The dynamic duo of Mike and Will are good peeps. They know my name… sweet! I personally like supporting underdogs may it be a basketball team or a business. So great job Frost Bites! *hearts*

I can not in good conscience give this place less than a 5-​star rating. For one, it deserves top marks. For two (hee hee), I’d probably be run out of Vegas by the Unilocal community!
Hubby and I were driving back from AZ and were desiring some kind of frozen treat, as it was stupid hot. After a quick Unilocal search, I cried out «Frost Bites?!?» So, off we headed, guided by our trusty GPS and Unilocal app. The Frost Bites trailer was easy to find and had a small queue of frozen dessert hunters waiting outside. The temperature was 110F/​43C which meant that I was NOT going to wait outside because I overheat very very quickly. Hubby, as is his wont, demonstrated his awesome hubby skillz by waiting for our order and bringing mine to me (I was comfortably ensconced in our air-​conditioned truck).
Now, the treats. I had a regular vanilla cream with Oreo crumbles and chocolate drizzle. Very 5-​year-​old child. BUT SO GOOD. I saw flecks of vanilla bean in my cream and tasted the quality of it. Hubby had a large green tea/​black sesame cream (2 flavours for the large size) with mochi pieces and condensed milk for his drizzle choice. His treat was very fresh and it was easy to discern the quality of the ingredients. We both agreed that our desserts were delightful: creamy but light, flavourful and fresh, gone too soon. :) Prices are very reasonable and the proprietor (the one who was there yesterday) is charming and passionate about his product. He mentioned that he’d like to open a location in Chinatown. YES PLEASE. I think he’d find that many Unilocalers and non-​yelpers would flock there to visit.
GO GO GO here. Keep Frost Bites Shavery from melting in the Vegas heat. ;)

Taiwanese ice, Vegas style.
Am I in hell? It’s 110 degrees. The Prius says 125 outside. I’m seat belted in and on the 15 when I realize I’m still wearing a hoody. AC not cooling s#!%. Finally, the trailer. Frost Bites Shavery and relief. Within minutes cup in hand. Scoop one, light, fluffy, COLD, ahhhh. Scoop two, body temperature falling, I’m forgetting I’m still wearing a hoody. Scoop three; NOOOOO, it’s melting!!!
This is good stuff. Hawaii yeeps, think Frostcity on steroids. Ribbons of fluffy goodness are shaved from blocks of highly concentrated. naturally flavored ice. Light, fluffy, delicious for the first two or three scoops then the texture changes it quickly becomes wet and «mushy», the sweetness becomes cloying. Stick to the smallest size. You can always get another. (went back four times in one visit. Scoop, scoop, toss, order, scoop, scoop, toss… Things we do for Unilocal)
Flavors are strong and delish while the ice stays ice. Vanilla (cloying sweetness), mango (floral, intense, cloying finish), green tea (bitter sweet tea flavor, best once melted), black sesame (nice sesame aroma, different, cloying finish).
Toppings are akin to a froyo bar, ie big chunks of fruits, nuts, crackers, candy, and cookies. They detract and overpower the ice. Too much crunch or texture and flavor.
Inexpensive ranging from $ 2.25 to $ 6.25 for a family size cup.
Very good but more of a sweet treat than a chilling refresher (I guess that’s why we have beer).

WILL TRAVEL FOR THE GOOD STUFF. MAKE THE TRIP.
Seeing that all of my closest Unilocal buddies were going on a daily basis and there was nothing but 5 star ratings and amazing pics being posted I was down to making the Henderson trip. I can say it’s well worth the trip. Just look at all the pictures and tell me if you can say no to them. Here are some of mine.
A large bowl of black sesame shaved snow topped with pieces of pineapple and strawberry condensed milk.
Sorry I took a few bites out of the bowl before I realized that I should really take a pic. I’ve never heard of anyone doing a black sesame snow flavor before. It was so amazing. I could’ve ate it on it’s own, just a large bowl of black sesame but adding the toppings drool.
Best part of it other then the taste was it was 110 degrees outside, or near that temp, and my bowl didn’t seem soupy or runny, I even took my time enjoying it, that is crazy. The consistency of the snow was so smooth and perfect, it is definitely the best here.
I was good with one large but because I really wanted to try another one went back for 2nds. A large bowl of half mucho mango shaved snow and half coconut delight shaved snow topped with pieces of strawberries and caramel sauce.

Located in a parking lot shared with a Smith’s and Del Taco you’ll find the Frost Bites trailer. They use natural ingredients. They have 4 various sizes from a kid size to the Monster size that are inexpensive. And various delicious flavors of shaved snow from Vanilla Dream to a Smooth Green Tea, toppings from mango to sprinkles, and drizzles from sweet condense milk to a chocolate sauce. Eating the shaved snow naked, without any toppings or drizzle works out too. If you order the large or monster they’ll allow 2 flavors of shaved snow, don’t know if they’ll do 3 but I’m happy with 2. They have their own stamp cards. But they’ll honor those Kuma stamp cards, you know the ones you were going to toss out. The two owners are very cool and friendly people. Look out for newer flavors.
If there was a place that deserves a 6^th star this is one of them. I’m very jealous of Henderson, VERY.

This review took forever for me to write. With all the great reviews about this place, there wasn’t more I could say. Frost Bites is like a UYE or an Elite Event, nothing but 5 stars. But you know what? I concur with my Unilocal buds on this one. Frost Bites has taken their snow ice, snow cream, or whatever you want to call it to another level. I admit, I took my time on this review until I had my second serving. I didn’t want other reviews to taint my opinion about this place. I also don’t give too many 5 star reviews unless I feel a business deserves it. Well, I’m giving them the max. 10 stars would have been my vote if that was an option.
If you build it, he will come. Well the owners, Mike and Will, set up shop in old Henderson and built it. And you know what, we came. We arrived in bunches. Most Unilocalers came back for seconds, then came back for thirds, and fourths, and so on. Not hype, my friends. Frost Bites is too legit to quit. I’ve tried their Coffeelicious and Black Sesame. Tough for me to decide which is better because both were a smooth, a light, and a creamy icy heaven. Definitely hits the spot, especially this time of the year. Both were regular sizes, but are huge. Got no will power, then opt for their Monster cup. Prices here are the best to the point that I feel like I’m ripping them off.
Service is also 5 Stars. The team here takes pride in their work and even a greater pride taking care of their customers. Don’t be surprised on your second visit here that they already know you by first name basis. When it slows down, they will take their time to hang out with you. Frost Bites is cool like that, Mike and Will are cool like that.
Visitors, I’m calling you out. Unilocalers from all over Vegas are driving all the way to Henderson for this. Las Vegas Unilocalers know what’s up. C’mon SoCal visitors… your turn to give them a shot. Tired of losing money at the casinos. Tired of the high expenses to maintain your «Vegas Baby» lifestyle on the strip. Here’s a great bang for your buck. Take the trip to Frost Bites Shavery for some snow cream with huge servings and great prices. You won’t be disappointed.
Black Sesame:
FTS:
Coffeelicious:

You are not trippin’. It’s June in Vegas and over 100 degrees out and it is straight up snowing. Snow ice that is. I don’t really know how to explain it, but here it goes.
It’s creamy, but not firm like a gallon of ice cream that breaks your spoon or fork or whatever your ice cream weapon of choice is. It’s a light creamy.
A light creamy like that of Common’s skin. Yes, he is some HOT ass Chocolate. Not light like an ice slushy.
Light like when a girl lightly tip toes out of the bedroom and away from her lover in the morning to brush her teeth and wash away the drool so she looks fresh.
None of that has anything really to do with Frost Bites, but I don’t care. I love Frost Bites for being that delicious dessert I never knew I was missing. At 150 calories for a kids size I think I found my summer crush.

Every so often a new place will open in the Las Vegas area, and Unilocalers go nuts over it. The latest golden child of the Vegas Unilocal community is Frost Bites Shavery, which serves up snow cream. And I am thrilled to say that Frost Bites Shavery completely lives up to the hype! (And, not gonna lie, I am pretty stoked that it’s out in Old Henderson on Boulder Highway cuz that’s my ‘hood!)
I had no clue what snow cream was, and was so pleasantly surprised by the taste and texture when Jaime W. and I stopped by on a Saturday to try it out. The side of the Frost Bites truck describes snow cream as «when ice cream and shaved ice fell in love, got married, and had a baby» which sums it up perfectly. This is nothing like the crunchy, sickeningly sweet, artificially flavored snow cones some places are serving up. Frost Bites snow cream is light and airy while remaining creamy and rich… And the best part? It’s ALL NATURAL. It’s also surprisingly low calorie!
The owners, Will and Mike, explained that each flavor only has 4 ingredients and they do not use any powders to flavor their cream. So, as much as they would like to offer other flavors, they chose to stick with only offering up what they can make naturally which I think is amazing. I wish more places were like this. The same is true with their toppings, only fresh fruits are offered up here, no ‘frost bitten’ strawberries to be found here!
After trying almost every favor, I settled on coconut. Topped with pineapple, mochi and condensed milk it tasted like I was on a tropical island, not sitting in a parking lot overlooking Boulder Highway. It was so delicious, I had to go back the next day for another one, and I am already planning what flavor combinations to try on my future visits.
Will and Mike are extremely friendly, kind and professional guys… Will was very open and honest with us about what toppings he recommends with what flavors, which he does not recommend, and he even said he would work on getting some popping boba as a topping! They really want honest feedback, and I never have a problem with giving constructive criticism, but there is really nothing to improve upon here. More chairs to sit in perhaps?
Hendertucky may not be your ‘hood, but I promise you that no matter what part of town you live in, Frost Bites is worth the drive. Make sure to get a punchcard when you do!

GAAAAAAHHHHH!
What can I say that has not already been said? Well, I can point out the dude that said these guys are awesome and proceeded to give them 3 stars? Yeah makes sense right? I think he had them confused with Kuma! OH SNAP! There I said what EVERYBODY else is saying or is agreeing to once they try this place out.
Remember this review and the ones before it. Its only a matter of time before these guys explode on to the all natural dessert scene. The owners Will and Mike, I can compare them to Bill Gates and Paul Allen when they first started Microsoft. That’s right folks, I SAID IT. These guys have that kind of potential. When you guys look back at this review, the song «We started from the bottom now we’re here» will be playing again and again in your head. Heck, I am picturing you bobbing your head right now.
Ok so now for the default part of the review. Yes they have different flavors. Yes they take cards with a 30 cent transaction fee. That’s cheap if you ask me. Yes they are in a small trailer. Yes you gotta go over the river and through the woods past your grandmother’s house to get there. Yes their customer service is more like, «Hay buddy! How you doin?» like they have known you for years.
The bottom line is, if something is really good, people from all over will come. These guys are sitting on a gold mine and if they go public, buy their stock! Heck start filling out an application so you can be one of the first to work there and maybe become one of the pioneering members that helped started it all while making some serious frost bitten paper!
So once you’re done with this 5 star review, move on down to next 100 or so others that are 5 star, well except for that 3 star dude and keep this little snowball rollin until its so big, peeps will be like, remember Kuma? *starts laughing. This could possibly be the first business that will average 5 stars forever.
Lastly I will leave you with this, «BRRR! IT’S COLD IN HERE! THERE MUST BE SOME FROST BITES IN THE ATMOSPHERE!»

I needed a frost bite as the sun deathrayed me in the parking lot at Boulder Highway and Palo Verde! I had never heard of snow cream before last week, but I love supporting local businesses and Eric R. has a new fascination with taking me on dates on Boulder Highway, so I dragged him away from his studies to grab a refreshing treat in the afternoon.
We immediately ran into one of his coworkers (whom I had never met) from SUMMERLIN who drove all the way here to try this place since he had snow cream in LA. Random! We were given lots of FREE samples to try as first-​timers, including green tea (deliciously unsweetened), black sesame, coconut, and mango. Wow! I liked them all and immediately was in a conundrum… what to choose? We let Eric’s coworker go first, and he had his wife’s order ready first (she was keeping cool in the car). After they ordered, I finally decided on a regular size coconut with MOCHI and strawberry condensed milk. Eric R. got mango with pineapples and condensed milk. We were both moaning with snowy pleasure at each bite, even though we stood in the sun (he apparently likes the outdoor sauna, but I only had face sunscreen on!) and chatted with his coworker and his wife.
The owners asked Eric’s coworker for feedback based on his tasting of snow cream in LA. They told us of the long amount of time spent perfecting the texture, and mother nature approves! My friend Heather K. who some of you have met at Trivia night and 21 elite event lives around the corner from here so I told her to hurry up and get some black sesame!
All of the fruit toppings are FRESH and the flavors are not too sweet, which I prefer. Eric R. wanted something sweet but he already has me so he can just deal. I think next time we want to try the vanilla and the ex-​strawbinerry, but I may end up with green tea because I just love it. This is the place that will add mileage to many west-​siders’ cars soon enough!
UPDATE ⁶⁄₂ (yes the next day!): I had the ex-​strawbinerry with strawberries and strawberry condensed milk soooo good and then Sarah-​Marie V. bought me a vanilla with almonds and caramel. The vanilla dream was soooooo gooooood. That is all.

What the heck is Frost Bites? Why is half of Unilocal Las Vegas coming into my part of Henderson to check this place out? What the heck is shaved ice? And on top of that why are people raving about Black Sesame? It was time to go find out today… and what I found was very different.
Frost Bites Shavery is a little mobile trailer parked in the corner of the Smith’s parking lot right next to Boulder Highway. Don’t let appearances deceive you, while they don’t have a storefront they don’t need it. This little trailer is packed with flavor and staffed by two very friendly individuals who will answer your questions and hook you up with something that is not what you might expect. It’s not frozen yogurt, It’s not ice cream. And yeah, it looks a little weird at first. Just grab your spoon and try it, and don’t worry, they’ll hand you a sample or two of anything you want to explore.
I had to give the Black Sesame a try first… while it wasn’t for me, it wasn’t bad either. I ended up with vanilla and oreos and I got my cup fast, and experienced service with a smile to boot. I took my cup back to my car and found myself liking it more and more with each spoonful. And the best part is it didn’t leave me feeling guilty when I was done. It was light, flavorful, and really, really good.
As you read the Unilocal reviews you’ll see 5 Stars, 5 Stars, and more 5 Stars. If something sucks I’ll say so, see my Jackassery and Absolutely Not lists for proof of that. Frost Bites Shavery won’t be making those two lists, but they will get the coveted 5 Star rating from me, and a promise I will return and bring others. Lots of others.
Believe the hype, and go check this place out. In the words of Icona Pop: I Love It!
Update: Added to my Best of Las Vegas list. Who needs frozen yogurt when you’ve got awesomeness like this close by?

Asian cookies and cream! That’s what I’m calling the delicious Frost Bites creation I ordered with black sesame snow, Oreo cookies, chewy mochi bits, and a drizzle of condensed milk. The super friendly owner of Frost Bites Shavery is shaving up a flavor for every taste: vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coffee, mango, coconut, green tea, and the ever-​popular black sesame. He puts so much passion into the product, and he is happy to describe how he creates each flavor from authentic, natural ingredients.
I sampled the coffee and green tea flavors, but I was sure black sesame would win out. There’s black specks through out the flaky layers of snow cream; nothing artificial here! I got hooked on this flavor at a frozen yogurt shop, and I always ate it with Oreos, so I was happy to find that they also offered this topping. Mochi bits were soft and chewy, as they should be. Finished with a drizzle of sweet condensed milk because that’s how you eat snow. The range of sizes caters to all appetites and you can’t beat the prices! No more paying admission fees and waiting in line at Foodie Fest (booooo) just for a precious cup of Fluff Ice!
Shout out to Michael K. for driving SO FAR down Boulder Highway to share this snow ice gem with the rest of the Unilocal world!

We have a lot of snow falling here in the Vegas Valley lately! Shaved SNOW that is! Frost Bites Shavery caught my attention when I read «Snow Cream» «Smoother» and «Black Sesame» and saw that Michael K’s check was in Henderson! I don’t proclaim to be an expert of this dessert that originated in Taiwan but after trying Frost Bites Shavery’s version, now we’re talkin this is what shaved snow cream is all about.
Walked up and was elated to see Green Tea and Black Sesame flavors on the menu! Mike the owner and creator was really gracious and offered samples of any flavors I wanted to check out. That’s when I discovered the difference between here and the other place. Frost Bites Shavery is the REAL DEAL!
When it was presented to me, it was in ribbon like layers, even looked fluffier and no granular ice crystals like I had at Kuma’s. Frost Bites Shavery was way smoother and texture reminded me of fresh fallen snow. It’s NOT Snow Cones or shave ice. but a mixture of the two, hence shaved snow! Big plus it’s all natural, you won’t go into sugar shock from having flavored syrups drowned in ice.
Taste wise the flavors I tried (Mango, Green Tea, Coconut, Black Sesame) had much more depth. Especially the Green Tea. Black Sesame fans will really appreciate this, Mike said he roasts and grinds the black sesame himself. In fact, all ingredients used to make snow cream are all natural including fresh fruit used to make the Mango snow cream! Which tastes fresh and fruity! No canned fruit for topping either. That’s why Lychee is missing. Can’t get it fresh, so they passed on it. Other flavors I saw were Coffee and your traditional flavors of Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla for those who aren’t the adventurous types.
Price: In line with all the other icy treat stands in the area. Range from $ 2.25 — $ 6.25 toppings additional .50 cents. There are four different sizes. I appreciate they have a kid size for the little ones.
Location: Along Boulder Highway between Major and Greenway/​Palo Verde. You’re reference point is the marquee for Smith’s Grocery. It’s a freestanding structure. You’ll see the pastel blue and white trailer/​food truck right on Boulder closer to corner of Greenway/​Palo Verde. Plenty of parking. There’s a canopy for shade and a couple of chairs.

This snow cream is tastier and healthier can’t beat that! I’m a fan! Five Stars most def!

Move over Kuma, there is a new sheriff in the snow ice game, and his name is Frost Bites Shavery. Opened just a week before Kuma opened, this snow ice is taking it to a whole ‘nother level!
I found out about this place from the KTNV news website. They were doing a piece on Jet Tila’s Kuma that just opened up. Over on the comments page, a few people were writing in that there was another place doing the snow ice, and it was over in Henderson. After a so-​so experience at Kuma, I decided to check this place out the next day.
Frost Bites Shavery is a freestanding food truck that is located in the same shopping center as Friendly Donuts on Boulder Highway. You can usually find them across from the China Inn restaurant.
When I saw the menu, the first thing that popped out were the flavors, more particularly, black sesame. The owner, Mikey, gave me a sample to try. Let me tell you, I had an epiphany. Here is why.
When I went to Kuma, I randomly ran into Tony T. As we ate our snow ice, he told me that it originated in Taiwan. He also told me how to tell the difference between OK snow ice, and an exceptional one. The most important thing is the texture. When you eat snow ice, it is supposed to melt in your mouth, almost like freshly fallen snow. At Kuma, when you eat it, you can taste the crunchiness as you chew, almost like a sandy texture. At FBS, after a couple of bites, it melts away.
Mikey, the owner, told me it took him months to figure the recipe out, and he agreed that it should be smooth, and not a sandpaper feeling. He was also cool to let me try any of the flavors that I wanted. I took samples of the green tea and mango, and they were much superior to Kuma’s.
I ordered the black sesame with mango, and he even put condensed milk on it for no charge. The mango was perfectly ripe, and had a bright flavor. For the black sesame, Mikey actually grinds real black sesame into the milk, and lets the flavors infuse before preparing the ice, and it is phenomenal. It was a stunning snow ice.
I’ll be back here because of the great flavors, an awesome, generous owner, and the best snow ice in the Valley!