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Alicia's Market

4.3 (1.1k reviews)
ModerateGrocery, Hawaiian, Poke
Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Allister D.

I've been waiting for a few years to come to Alicia's and try their food. This place is authentic and is basically a mini mart that serves food and some local goods. It's a stop and shop type of joint; get in/get out. I finally had the chance and took advantage in ordering their roasted pork belly and wasabi masago ahi over rice. Right off the bat, the flavors were so bold. The pork had a nice texture with some crisp from the skin and the masago was delicious which I think pairs beautifully together. One thing only, it's super salty. The roasted pork was salty which at times, made my teeth tingle. I definitely needed a drink every time I ate a few bites. Dipping the pork into the Dak yellow mustard vinaigrette did not pair well because of the strength in salt and taste of the mustard. I recommend the cook just laying back on the salt a bit; maybe it's what they're used to here.

Roast beef mix
Rani R.

I went to Alicia's and I ordered my normal roast beef and wasabi masago. In all the years I've been having this, the meat was dry. I've never had this happen at Alicia's before. I did notice that they weren't cutting it as normal but it was precut in a hotpot or something. I hope this was a onetime issue but time will tell. Serve is still great and friendly, poke still good it was just the meat being dry.

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Kim l.

Alicia Popped in after we landed to grab poke for lunch. $14.95 for a bowl of poke and rice. Spicy ahi- the sauce was too sweet. Wasabi masago- good flavor.

Miso butterfish
Christian C.

Came here for a weekday lunch and was really pleased by the local feel, delicious food, and friendly service. They happened to have the miso butterfish as their lunch special, so I had to order it. It was one of the best butterfish I've had on the island, and the potato Mac salad that came on the side was unique and so ono. Can't wait to come back and try the poke.

Roast Pork (left), Regular Poke Bowl
Victoria P.

Ooooooo if I say anything is worth the hype when you visit Oahu, this poke spot is it! We waited out in the parking lot for this place to open as their hours are limited. Food (5/5): sooooo tasty! We got the salmon poke and the tuna poke! We also got a bowl of the roast pork. All of it was so tender and flavorful! We finished every last grain of rice! Delicious! Service (5/5): the line was building up right as they opened but operations worked quick! You should probably know what you're going to get prior to going if it's your first time. But I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. The staff were friendly and gave nice local vibes! Ambiance (4/5): the outside is deceiving because it looks like a garage door but inside they have an area with snacks, an ordering area and the back filled with all their fresh ingredients. This is a to-go place, not a place to sit down and eat so be prepared. The area has limited parking but it wasn't an issue when we went.

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S M.

Today I got to try the Hawaiian Plate and it was very tasty. Also, the service was very friendly and helpful.

Meat bowl and fish platter
Rachel M.

So this is like a in between 3-4 star, we had high hopes as this is a known local spot, we ventured 30 minutes from our hotel using ride share. We got the combo meat bowl and the large fish platter, so we got to try a variety of things. Fish felt fresh, but the spicy ahi tuna wasn't that spicy, we like SPICE. So a let down there, each different fish didn't have distinct different flavor, it all felt very similar..If you come here, stick to the one flavor over the rice. Its possible that the fish wasn't over the rice that the flavors didn't melt into the rice as (intended). Would I come again? Yes if I had a rent a car, but taking two ride shares felt expensive for the quality.

Lau lau In a Chinese takeout box
Gabriel P.

First time Coming to Alicia's Market since they were devastated by a fire. The store now is super clean and without clutter. The service fast and friendly . I ordered a laulau, Limu ahi poke and spicy ahi poke, also a bag of boiled peanuts. The lau lau had a good ratio of fat to meat. And not overwhelmed with luau leaves. Ahi limu Poke was good. The spicy Poke on the hand was gummy. Not sure why. Boil peanuts we good tasting and jucey. Enjoy

Char Siu poke rice
Shauna f.

Poke was very fresh!! Roast pork was Chinese siew gee with the crispy skin and was pork belly. Very flavorful. A great find. Get there early cause they sell out.

Kerith H.

Only da best boiled peanuts on the island!! Consistently THE BEST! Always a must! I searched for years when ward warehouse went out which is where our family always used to get them... and had a hard time finding that perfect flavor again until finding Alicia's market! Not only is the boiled peanuts top tier, so is the poke!! They finally moved back into the larger space so they now have so much more available in their cold counter and menu. Make sure to go early because Everytime I go, they sell out!

Roast pork and sweet onion shoyu ahi
Jessica R.

I learned my lesson, don't go when they almost closing wahhh got there 15 before closing and they never have roast pork and Chasiu wahhh :( ended up getting furikake salmon with sweet onion ahi and the wife ended up getting pastele kalua pig combo. Wife said pastele was okay but she liked the kalua pig. She said bacalau salad was alright. Shes never had that kind of bacalau salad, it was different. Would she get it again, she said unfortunately not. My furikake salmon and sweet onion ahi was good not bad. The potato salad was good even tho had peas in it. That was a first for me lol. Our rice was kakaasi lol was like one big scoop. Normally lunch is 2 scoop kine rice? No? Nvm, we're just big backs lol no but, for me, I never have enough rice to finish my fishes. Wife ended up smashing her food but I'm sure she ran out of rice for her meat too. Our minds and stomachs were set on roast pork and Chasiu, lol but it's my fault. Next time go earlehhh lol I just realized, last time we went, the inside was not open yet. Was still covid style at the door. So walking in to the store was pretty cool, they get merchandise for sell, they sell alcohol and drinks, they get the food station, the poke and hot foods u order from, they sell snacks... we also ended up getting slushy, wife got strawberry slush and I got lihing mui with ice cream. I got in the car, and the wife was like, let me guess, "did u add alcohol to your slush" lol I said "nooo what the" she said "yeah u can" lol wthhhh since when lol well now I know. I never know u can get spiked slushy lol I guess they close at 2 daily. They have funny decor signs. Gotta come back for my roast park Chasiu fix. Alicia's in Kalihi is a must! Make sure u go earlehhhh lol

Variety of poke
Vincent T.

Since they've re-opened the menu has changed a ton. They only do bowls and the Hawaiian plate now. They used to do combo with two meat choices and your choice of poke. The poke is still the same and great. The roast pork I found the skin to be chewy and tougher. Not as crispy as when they had the old location. I mean I've had two roast pork orders already and I found the skin to be this way. Maybe I just got a bad cut? I doubt it. Not the same so I can't keep their rating the same. For a bowl it's almost $20 now! You can find other places that you get more with the same quantity or greater for less. Just not the same. I think I'm going to take a break until I hear otherwise from other helpers that they've improved.

Alicia chili pepper water meh not worth 75 cents
Toma C.

The poke was ok not like the old days when we came here. I hate to give it the average shop because I love this place! It was one of our favorite places. For some reason I cannot upload the picture of my food. So you can't see the difference from before and today.

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The roast pork with wasabi poke ‍ phone order early cause they sell out fast. Service is great!

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Ask the Community - Alicia's Market

Do they take credit cards for payment?

Do they still serve their regular plates or just bowls?

Last time I went a couple months ago it was only bowls.

If i get there around 1pm, will there be any left?

Yes. We are here right and it's still kicking

Are they still serving their pateles?

I didn't see any when I went a month ago. But I found out that Yama's sells em too, or go to the Pastele shop in Kalihi.

Does the roasted pork contain any soy sauce?

Kalua pig back on the menu?

I'll be in Hawaii in late May, will they be reopened or still in temporary quarters?

I believe they will still be in temporary quarters until summer. However it's still worth a trip. Their poke and roast beef are to die for!

Do they provide plastic forks & napkins? Also, is there a place close to sit down & eat? I'll be…

Yes they provide utensil and napkins. No, there is no place to sit. We just drive to the harbor nearby and park there to eat in our car.

With the temporary express market right now, is there any other items besides the roast beef and poke ? I saw a review that showed the mac salad and roasted pork, but didn't know if this was valid or not.

They now make char sui, turkey tails, furikake salmon! For sides they have Mac salad, roasted & boiled peanuts. Slowly adding on and switching out items throughout the Week.… Read more

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Foodland Farms - Hawaiian Style Ahi,  Shoyu Ahi, and Spicy Ahi Poke with Mani Brewing OMG Hazy IPA and Mango Sticky Rice IPA

Foodland Farms

4.2(1.3k reviews)
3.3 miAla Moana
$$

One stop shop for Poke bowls and more! As it's a grocery shop, you could even go for their hot bar…read moreor buy the prepackaged foods they offered beyond the poke bar, which was obviously the crowd pleaser. The line was indeed long but moved super quick. The system's you picked your number and waited to get called before you could make your order. Plus point, you could sample before deciding and it's super helpful given the huge variety. Plenty of seats to dine right after paying so you literally had your food fresh. We got the Wasabi and Spicy Ahi with additional wakame (seaweed), avocado, fried garlic, and wasabi sauce. The portion was certainly filling, the fish was fresh and all the sauce was so flavorful. Certainly a must-have one when visiting Oahu!!

We usually come to Foodland when we visit Oahu. On this trip we did and I was a bit put off. It was…read moreFriday early evening and there was a ton of folks in there. Tourist and local folks too. Friday's is their $6 daily special. Many prepacked food items for $6. A great price and since they have a huge selection you can't go wrong. BUT the crowds! OMG! I saw a guy grabbing some food and eating it in the store. We did not get anything this time but you can depend on the poke and fresh food options. There's a wine bar inside and bakery. All kinds of food and drink items savory and sweet. Anyway maybe go on other days besides Friday to get the best ambiance but pay a bit more for the to go foods

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Foodland Farms - Limu Ahi/Spicy Ahi Tuna with Seaweed Poké Bowl

Limu Ahi/Spicy Ahi Tuna with Seaweed Poké Bowl

Foodland Farms - Just one of their bowls to go

Just one of their bowls to go

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Foodland - Large brown eggs  ($1.99) for 12 eggs. DEALAGES Yo!

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4.2(461 reviews)
5.2 mi
$$

Aloha, THE BEST…read morepoke I've ever had. I got a 2-scoop bowl over white rice with the furikake salmon and avocado ahi -- and everything tasted incredibly fresh. The fish was thick, flavorful, and didn't feel overly sauced or heavy. What stood out the most was the quality , you can really tell the difference. Every bite was clean, rich, and satisfying. It's a quick service so as well. It's also way more filling than it looks. I didn't expect it to hold me over like it did. Honestly, no complaints. If you're in Hawaii and thinking about poke, this is a must. I can't wait to come back and visit and this be my first stop!

This was my first time going to Foodland, and I absolutely loved it! There is such a large…read moreselection of hot lunches, poke, ready-to-eat snacks, and everything in between. At first, when I walked in, I was kind of overwhelmed, like where do I start?!!! If you're coming from the mainland, the style of this grocery store reminds me of a Whole Foods. I got some fresh poke (and holy guacamole, there is a HUGE selection to pick from!), 2 cans of banana water (what the heck? I didn't even know you can make banana water LOL), some sparkling coconut water, and some veggies. I loved everything I got, and I'm already planning another grocery list to go to Foodland for more of their goodies! Some of their prices are a little higher than those of other grocery stores, but not terribly so. All in all, I'm coming back here for more poke (beach poke and some taro chips, anyone?) and for some groceries! I loved the atmosphere and how friendly the employees are!

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Foodland - Tuna and salmon poke ... soooo yum

Tuna and salmon poke ... soooo yum

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Don Quijote - Now that's a BIIG Musubi.

Don Quijote

4.0(1.2k reviews)
3.6 mi
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Don Don Don Donki, is that how the song goes? hehe.. didn't hear song during this shopping trip but…read morethat always get stuck in my head when I am here. Small kid time I remember use to be Holiday Mart, then Daiei and now Don Quijote. I use to love shopping here with my parents for the dipped yogurt ice cream, I think they use to have an ice crem shop at the front of the store. During middle school days we would come here for Sanrio & Leigh's Wishing Well when laminated, personalized cards were popular. Now darn I try to avoid this shop, as much as I LOVE all the products, my wallet doesn't, hehe. I have a habit of buying every single thing. Lets talk about this recent visit, I only need 3 item which is mentaiko to make mentaiko pasta, bread to make garlic bread and natto since I needed a natto fix. I had to get out there quick and try not to stop at every section, hehe. Ended getting extra stuff but all good, I was happy with the extra goodies! Don Quijote does get crazy with parking, lines, feeling of clutter here but despite that I LOVE shopping here & the prices are low, if you can catch it on sale, even better! For someone that hasn't been to Japan, I am grateful that I can stock up on my Japanese products here. Also, I love that they have different fairs/theme every month, they carry products from specific city in Japan and even have samples too.

Donki is not a store. It is a side-quest…read more After dinner one evening, my twinsie, "Auntie" Nadine C., turned to me, whispering almost conspiratory, "Have you heard about Don Quijote?" Don Quixote? The titular protagonist of Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century Spanish novel, often considered the first modern novel? No, not him. Side-quest unlocked: Go to Don Quijote to looks at Trader Joe's-like bags and peruse affordable macadamia nuts. Imagine if a Japanese convenience store, Costco, Walmart, Japanese pop culture, and a late-night snack gremlin all moved into one building and decided to co-habilitate. That's Don Quijote, or as locals lovingly know it: Donki. Don Quijote is Japanese discount megastore in Honolulu where you walk in for one bottle of water and somehow leave an hour later with Japanese cheesecake, body wash, a rice cooker, novelty socks, a plush penguin, Spam musubi, an ankle brace, and at least one item that made you say, "Well, I've never seen that before." Every aisle is an adventure. It's part grocery store, part pharmacy, part souvenir shop, part beauty supply, part snack paradise, and part "why are they selling this and why do I suddenly need it?" The shelves are packed to the ceiling, the signage is loud, the deals are good, and the whole place feels like a treasure hunt designed by someone who drank three Red Bull Kyoho Grapes and said, "More products! More fun! No empty shelf space!" The Honolulu location is also gloriously open 24 hours, which means it serves a very specific and beautiful type of chaos: jet-lagged tourists like myself, night owls craving Japanese curry, and people making questionable but spiritually necessary 1:11 a.m. purchases. TL;DR, Don Quijote is less of a store and more of an experience. A slightly overwhelming and delightfully unhinged retail adventure.

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Don Quijote - $15+ for 5 otoro nigiri - yes, please!!! =)

$15+ for 5 otoro nigiri - yes, please!!! =)

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100% Kona coffee prices have skyrocketed!

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Waikiki Market - Spam sushi

Waikiki Market

4.2(206 reviews)
5.0 miWaikiki
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We wanted to stop by Waikiki Market to grab a few things for a beach day, and ended up being way…read moremore impressed than expected. We picked up a half-pound of Hawaiian-style spicy poke, which was super fresh with a nice kick of heat, and it paired perfectly with the furikake wonton chips we already had. Honestly such a great snack combo. We also grabbed a sushi tempura roll and were surprised by how good it was since we saved it for the next day for an early morning snorkel sesh: it was fresh, crispy, and filled with big chunks of shrimp, easily better than what some sit-down restaurants serve. The crispy Japanese sweet potato drizzled with a bit of honey was incredibly comforting and homey, and a nice balance of sweet and savory. We also tried the chicken katsu, which had a light, crisp breading and came with fluffy white rice topped with furikake. The side potato salad was refreshing with nice, chunky pieces of potato and not overly heavy. Perfect spot to grab quality food quickly before heading out to do other day-long activities. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and way above typical "market food." Would absolutely stop by again on future trips.

This place is pricy for everyday staples, but the poke and hot foot stations are not only great…read morevalue, they serve up top quality grindz. The store is a clean, well lighted gourmet grocery with an abundance of takeout options from the poke bar stacked with at least 7 varieties to the malasada bakery display, decked out in powdered sugar. There's a large and varied vino section, but you may find many of the wines cheaper elsewhere like at nearby ABC. Staff have plenty of aloha spirit yet keep things moving effectively to get you through the shopping process. As a bonus, there's an outdoor area overlooking Kūhiō with a few tables, so you can enjoy your takeout onsite.

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Waikiki Market - Baked goods

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Waikiki Market - Bagels

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Foodland - Fresh Salmon poke in the middle *4/2025

Foodland

3.3(124 reviews)
0.5 miKalihi
$$

I am so thankful for this location and that they are open early. A very clean store. One stop…read moreshopping for me; breakfast, lunch, dinner, animal needs, medical supplies, groceries, fresh pastries in the bakery, hot food in the deli at 6:30am, daily. There is nothing better than a freshly baked bagel, except a fresh chicken musubi. I do enjoy the furikake being mixed into the rice and not clumped up under the meat. The chicken is boneless white meat, lightly seasoned, lightly hand breaded and fried. So lovely for breakfast! Definitely NOT a Foodland Farms, with a salad bar, hot bar, juice bar, etc..but a much loved store in the Dillingham area. So much parking, even though there is ongoing construction next door and the morning staff are so nice and helpful! Treat all customers like family. Thank you Foodland!

Came here for the poke primarily. You can't beat the price for how much poke you get. There's…read moreprobably more poke than rice, and nothing else, so if you're looking for other sides, might want to buy some more and dole them out. Unfortunately since we were traveling, we didn't want to buy so much food and end up with leftovers. Instead of buying two servings of the poke bowl, I think we would have been better off sharing because eating the whole bowl as is, got tiring for us. We also did have another poke place earlier that day and felt Foodland's poke was not as fresh. Service was ok, wished they would have explained the menu a bit, but maybe this is more for locals. Since this was in supermarket, ambiance for eating isn't really a thing here. I do wish they had some seating inside or even outside to enjoy. I'd probably recommend Foodland's poke for value.

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Foodland - Raw Oysters (so good) *4/2025

Raw Oysters (so good) *4/2025

Foodland - Sourdough bread bought from foodland to make some sandwich melt *8/8/25

Sourdough bread bought from foodland to make some sandwich melt *8/8/25

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Safeway - Aloha Spirit!

Safeway

3.3(566 reviews)
5.3 mi
$$

This is my neighborhood Safeway that's closest for me. I like this location. It's generally well…read morestocked and when an item is out, they will happily get me a rain check. The aisles are fairly wide and while it's busy, I can usually navigate this store easily. I've always enjoyed the selection of items from the bakery section--I like coming here for just a cake slice or single piece of cheesecake sometimes. One thing that does annoy me is that some of the aisles are now locked up and need a customer service associate to come unlock the display and give you your item. When I have a choice, I will wait and go to another place that doesn't lock items up like that. I would rather the store pay more for security and loss prevention than to inconvenience shoppers and make them get customer service to unlock items. That's just me. Good variety of items, helpful clerks at the front. Just wish I didn't need someone to help me unlock my items.

What a gift it is when a clerk remembers you by name, asks how your partner is doing, and even…read moreremembers who the ice cream lover is in the family. In that moment, you feel seen--not just as a customer, but as a person. Timaree brings back the feeling of the good ol' days of customer service, when shopping wasn't just a transaction. It was a moment of connection. She greets us like neighbors, remembers the little details, and makes each visit feel personal. For a few minutes, time slows down. We're not just passing through the checkout line, we're being welcomed, acknowledged, and cared for. Timaree is the clerk who, 10 out of 10 times, brings the most genuine kindness and customer service I've experienced at Safeway, and honestly, anywhere. Warmly, June & Matthew

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Safeway - Alaskan battered Pollock (4 pieces for $5.00) for DEALAGES Friday!

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Tamashiro Market - Spicy tuna I made with ahi and tobiko from Don Quijote.  Next time I will use Tamashiro's.

Tamashiro Market

4.5(449 reviews)
1.1 miKalihi
$$

One of my fondest childhood memories is going to Tamashiro Market with my dad…read more When we lived in Kalihi, this was our usual spot. And even after we moved, we would still drive out just to come here for the seafood. That's how special it was to us. The reason why he chose Tamashiro over other grocery stores was simple--it was quality and because of my Nanay (grandma). His mom purchased from here and made so many delicious dishes. He knew what to look for, and he trusted this place. For him, it wasn't just about buying food... it was about getting the best for his family. My dad isn't the type to say "I love you." He shows it. One of the biggest ways he showed love was through his cooking. Even after a long day on his feet cooking for others, he would come home and cook for us. That was his way of taking care of us. I loved coming here with him. It was a five-senses overload--the smell of fresh seafood, the sound of people talking story, the colors of fish on display. Back then when you were allowed to sample a grape or poke to make sure it was good before buying. But more than that, it was time with him. I still remember the excitement I felt when I saw the pink building with the huge crab. I thought back then was to look at everything but now I understand that it meant something more..... something special--time with my dad. It's with a sad heart that Tamishiro Market is now closed. Thank you, Tamashiro, for providing quality food and memories for so many years. You were more than a market--you were part of my childhood

Goodbye to another Hawaii landmark! Tamashiro Market is closing its doors on April 30, 2026…read more FPO and I went the Sunday before for one last tour of the legendary fish market. It looked the same as it did the first time I went with my grandfather. I picked up a couple pounds of dry aku for my favorite sister and some tee shirts as memorabilia. It was pretty busy and I expect that will continue until They close. Still, the people were nice and very helpful. I'm really going to miss it!

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Tamashiro Market - See? I told you they were huge!!!

See? I told you they were huge!!!

Tamashiro Market
Tamashiro Market

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