About
The Scoop
Kenny Tsuru started Kenny Boy Ice Cream when he was 17 year old and facing health challenges. Through sheer tenacity and a desire to put a smile on every face, he improved his recipes until they were retail ready. Now Kenny Boy Ice Cream can be found in numerous stores across the island of O'ahu.
The Full Story: Told by Kenny
Kenny Boy Ice Cream began during one of the most difficult times of my life. I was dealing with health challenges, stress, and the feeling that everything around me was falling apart. I needed something small to bring back hope. Something that would remind me there was still joy in the world.
I’ve always loved ice cream, so I bought a machine and started experimenting in my home kitchen. Making those first batches gave me something to look forward to. Sharing them with friends and family brought happiness not only to me, but to everyone around me. Their encouragement helped me stay strong when things felt impossible.
That small spark of joy grew into a passion, and that passion became this business. Every batch I make is handcrafted, inspired by the flavors I grew up loving, and made with aloha for the people of Hawaiʻi.
Today, Kenny Boy Ice Cream is more than a business. It's my way of spreading positivity, resilience, and community. Every month, I give back to local fundraisers and families in need, because this journey has taught me that we rise by lifting others.