Foodland is poke heaven and this particular location is just a few minutes' drive from Waikiki…read more If you are not familiar with Foodland, they are a local grocery chain based off Honolulu. They have your typical grocery items that you would find anywhere else, however what I think makes them extra special is all their ready-to-eat meals. They have some amazing hot meals for you to choose from, as well as family platters. However, they are very popular for their affordable poke which I think is stellar. Especially considering that you would probably pay 5x more at any restaurant in Waikiki. During my time in Oahu, we made multiple trips to this location and always made sure to get a pound of poke. We also got some of the Foodland chips, which paired great with their poke. Also, I highly recommend getting their Foodland card which can get you some discounts on your purchase.

We've been to Hawaii many times! Sadly, I've never walked into a Foodland before today. Amazing!…read moreIt's Hawaii's largest locally owned and operated grocery store chain. And they've got everything! It is widely regarded by locals and visitors as having some of the best grocery-store poke (like spicy ahi and shoyu varieties) sold deli-style by the pound. Unfortunately, we were not there for the poke. My wife was on a mission to find my son his fav bread- ube pandesal. And her personal fav- butter mochi. For the life of me, I couldn't find either or. But thanks to a staff member who offered to help, we secured the goods! And both my son and wife scored big-time. Not only did she help us locate our two essential products, but she also made some really good food recommendations for the future (as we were already stuffed from eating breakfast earlier). Overall, I was really impressed with my first time visiting. The grocery store is clean, well organized, and fully staffed! I can't wait to be in Hawaii again so that I can pay them a visit and try the famous poke!

I didn't realize how big a deal Don Quijote is globally until I got into J-beauty and was planning…read moreour trip to Japan (last year). When the Kaheka location changed from Daiei to Don Quijote ages ago I think there was some excitement but never thought twice about it. I also didn't realize Don Quijote and Don Don Donki are essentially the same company, despite noticing the same penguin and font and color scheme etc. Took me quite some time to connect the dots haha. Anyway we shop here every time we need Japanese and other Asian ingredients. Like when I got obsessed with Japanese rice, Don Quijote was my first stop. Or when I was obsessed with saba and stocked up on packs of frozen fillets. Or when I wanted cheap sake for DIY skincare. Huge selection of everything - cosmetics/skincare as soon as you enter, souvenirs, fruits and vegetables, bakery, aisles of ramen and snacks, etc. Interestingly, the hot food section serves a variety of local Filipino items as well. While conveniently open 24 hours, Don Quijote is not the place to pick up freshly prepared food before 6:00am (despite what Google told me). Jet lag was rough last week and I started work earlier and wanted bento for breakfast. I only saw pre-packaged sushi from the night before. No musubis either. But the inside is as brightly lit and clean and safe as at any other time.

LOVE coming here to explore the sushi and hot food items! Best place (and price) for uni so that's…read morea must-get! I love chotoro and otoro so there's 3 platters of nigiri sushi. High quality seafood and fish! Also bought some items from the grocery, as our hotel has a kitchen. So, we can cook soups and noodles and try some new flavorings! Looking forward to the uni/urchin cream sauce Staff are also very friendly and approachable! The checkout was smooth. Similar to the warehouse stores, show your receipt at the door upon leaving. There's picnic tables outside to sit, relax, and eat so that is very convenient! There's SO MUCH here at Don Quijote! From Waikiki, just head towards Ala Moana Center and go about 3 blocks north.

I stayed at the outrigger right across the street so this market was a good find. The hot…read moreselections and poke were so good, and prices were decent. Some prices were better than Target. They had a nice selection of beer and wine.

Waikiki Market is a very nice grocery store just a few minutes from Waikiki Beach. Please note that…read moresome of your regular grocery items might be on the pricier side compared to other stores around here, but the quality of ready-to-eat food like their poke, sushi and hot meals is definitely worth stopping by! I came here because I was a little tired of the ABC stores around the area and just wanted to try something different. The store itself is pretty small but very nice and as soon as you walk in, you are greeted by the amazing staff. They have a really nice selection of ready-to-eat meals, which I would recommend, and they also have a huge selection of wine and beer. They also have a nice selection of souvenirs and handmade items, and they carry many local products and brands not seen at other stores.

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!

I can't wait for the new Foodland when they move over to the new complex next door, not sure when…read morethat will happen but I got the scoops from the cashiers. This Foodland location has been around for so long, the memories of my newlywed years when I lived in Kalihi with in-laws, I would frequent this Foodland often to pick up groceries for our meals. 30+ years ago. This Foodland is a mess & always busy, from waiting in customer service line , noticed a lot of customer in line for Western Union & the lines are long, it's very crowded. Understandable-The only grocery store that's convenient in this area. This recent visit, since I was near a Foodland, stopped to grab few cans of Spam with Hello Kitty can, the cashier that helped me was nice & quick with ringing my purchase. *Do the survey , every 30 days to get that 200 Maikai points, I look forward to seeing what's they got for $6. Friday only specials! Despite location, I'll continue to shop here for the memories!

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

Visited our favorite Japanese / Asian store, Marukai Wholesale located on Dillingham Highway. The…read moreroad work is in its final stages, but you still have to approach the driveway heading Ewa along Dillingham. Today they were featuring products from Okinawa. I love the produce department which features imported produce from Japan. Although pricey the quality and taste are Top Notch. Local produce is fresh and vibrant. The fresh meats and seafoods are replenished daily always fresh. Sales associates and cashiers are always helpful and friendly.

I Heart Marukai…read more Going to Marukai is like being in a candy store for me. Entering the store, my senses are barraged with upteen choices, starting with snacks. Really have to hold myself back as I could subsist on Japanese snacks alone lol. Love that freshly milled rice is available here, amongst the myriad of bagged rice choices. Hot and cold food available here, along with poke bar and food items of regional fairs regularly held here. Getting here may pose a challenge with lane closures due to rail construction. Once you get here, finding parking is usually not an issue (save special holidays). Perhaps tonight I will be dreaming of having a shopping spree at Marukai where I get to consume what I wish to my hearts delight!

This Walmart is a bit chaotic especially after folks get off work. The selection was great and they…read morehad a lot of items in stock. The parking lot is very small and narrow, so the spots are very tight.

I stopped by Walmart after work hoping to cash my paycheck since my bank had already closed by the…read moretime I got off at 4:00 PM. I went to the Money Services counter, where I was told the fee to cash my check would be $8, which I was fine with. The associate tried twice to cash my check, but both attempts were denied. She told me she couldn't do the transaction and went off to lunch. I tried getting someone else to help me but he stated he was an operator not a manager. So her co-worker explained to me that it wasn't an issue with my identification. At first, I thought it might have been because the address on my passport wasn't current, so I provided another form of identification along with a piece of mail showing my name and mailing address. Unfortunately, that didn't make a difference. The associate explained that it may have been because it was my first time cashing a check of that amount at Walmart and suggested that I go directly to my bank instead. While I appreciated the associate's efforts in explaining it to me, the experience was still extremely disappointing. I had planned to use the money to buy groceries, but since I couldn't access my funds, I had to return everything I had picked out and leave empty-handed. It was a frustrating and discouraging end to an already long workday. I understand that policies and verification systems are in place for security, but I wish there had been a clearer explanation or an alternative solution to make it right with me. I was so disappointed, I just deposited the check through my own Chase mobile banking. A bank I haven't used in over a year and a half since I moved to Hawai'i. To make matters worse, the employees started discussing my situation in the corner in Tagalog as if I wasn't right there. I wish people didn't do that. Speak in another language thinking other people don't understand you. I speak Visaya, English, and Tagalog by the way. I was born in the Philippines and understand the language... It was just a very discouraging encounter. I walked out of Walmart trying not to sob because after two weeks of waiting for a paycheck, and not being able to go to the bank with my work hours, it's been incredibly difficult to have money in my pocket. I was really counting on Walmart to take care of me today. So, reluctantly, I took a picture of my check instead and deposited it through my mobile phone and now I have to wait days for it to go through. What a rough day.

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!