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Asato Family Shop

Honolulu • Hawaii

James Beard

Overview

At Asato Family Shop, sherbet is more than just a treat — it’s a memory. Inspired by the old-school flavors of crack seed stores, the manapua man, and local childhood snacks, every scoop is a taste of small-kid time in Hawai‘i. Asato blends the flavors of childhood with the modern times of today, making “local kine” sherbet that honors the past while sharing it with the next generation. Mahalo for being part of Asato's story and helping keep Hawai’i’s sweetest memories alive.

Awards

James Beard

Finalist — Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker, 2026

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