Imagine my delight on my first trip to Hawaii and there's a Donki nearby. The immediate rush of…read moreexcitement filled my veins. The inside is as chaotic and busy as a donki in Japan, although this location (because this is the only location I've been to in Hawaii) seems to be merged with Safeway a bit with the items it held so it's almost double the overwhelming yet still fun to browse and walkthrough. It's bright, it's massive, and I'm sure you can play a mean game of tag inside, but don't. While there was a ton of items that almost swayed me, I only opted for a couple bags of cookies and a little hot wheel for my husband.

We went specifically for veggies but the selection was subpar on 4-29-26. Either old, moldy or not…read morefresh. Did however buy cherries but was pricey at $18 at checkout. Also bought hamburger, pork chops, snacks for the grandkiddies and hubs put a custard pie into the wagon. Added kim chee, pickled cucumber too and a couple more items. The employee at the self check out was helpful. The drink I bought from Cafe Kyra in their food court was excellent. Many food stalls were not operating but the restaurant was open.

Overview: Kapolei's first boutique wine / liquor shop. Small with about a tenth of the selections…read moreof the Kaimuki location but at the same prices. Wine - A well chosen cross section of domestic producers with most major varietals represented at all price points. Some old world producers but it's not their thing. The inventory focuses on drinkability with almost no cellar worthy collectables. Beer -OK selection. Liquor - brown libations - A random assortment with some of everything chosen with no rhyme or reason. Some very high end gems available. No cult offerings. Liquor - Minimal. Essentials are represented. Prices: Fair. Domestic wines all at or slightly below MSRP. French and other imported wines all at increased tariff pricing. No pre tariff import stock. Staff product knowledge / service: Above average. They are capable of making recommendations. Friendly and approachable. Conclusion: A convent place for nearby residents to grab libations not offered at Costco or a supermarket for gift giving or personal pleasuring. Those looking for cult libations, collectables, or old world offerings must look elsewhere.

Came on for their varieties of cigar and left with a bottle of Whiskey. Great selection of wine as…read morewell. Defensively coming back check out more. Service was good.

Long Overdue: My First Time at Azuma's (And Why I'm Already Planning My Return)…read moreOkay, I have to be honest with you all -- I've been sleeping on Azuma's. For months, people have been telling me about their dried aku, and I kept saying "soon, soon." Well, soon finally happened, and I have nobody to blame but myself for waiting this long. Now, before I go any further -- yes, I forgot to take photos. I know. I know. But here's the thing: the moment that dried aku hit the table, all my food blogger instincts went completely out the window. It was just me and that fish, and nothing else mattered. The dried aku was everything the hype promised -- deeply savory, with that concentrated, almost smoky flavor you only get when something is made with real patience and skill. The kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. Absolutely ono. No notes. Next time -- and there will be a next time, probably very soon -- I'm going in for the laulau. I have a feeling it's going to be just as worthy of the word-of-mouth buzz. Watch this space. Azuma's -- go. Just go.

Just found out about this place from someone we just met in Kapolei, and Azama's will be my go to…read moredried aku and laulau store. The aku may be a little pricey but so worth it...I bought the regular and seasoned flavored and both werethe laulau was very tasty, had just enough salt and love the butterfish & pork, nice portions stuffed in side, the luau leaves were ono as well as a generous amount... Spreading the word

I sent an email inquiring about a cake for my daughter's birthday. Not only did they have a quick…read moreresponse, I ended up calling to see if I could come in to discuss further details about my idea for the cake. Herbert has great customer service. He wrote down everything I had in mind. When I went to pick up the cake, I was so happy how it turned out. Literally how I envisioned it. Let me not forget it tasted really good too! Definitely recommend them. I'll be ordering from them again!

Strawberry cheese cake was excellent. Very friendly staff…read more Lots of free parking. Bakery had a very cozy atmosphere.

What is delightful location. Many social media post advised us to have at least one meal here as…read moreopposed to our resort. We had two during our short visit. I will note that the prices were not significantly or even notably less than the prices at the resort, but it still made for a short walk and great service. If you are driving, there's plenty of parking in the plaza is nice to walk around. In an unrelated incident, someone had fallen and needed to go to the hospital. The staff were all attentive, but also not in the way. I believe that says something good about the vibe.

If you're in Ko Olina, there aren't many spots to grab dinner outside of the resort restaurants, so…read moreMonkeypod ended up being a spot we went to multiple times on our trip. We ate here our first night of the trip and had an amazing time. I wish I remembered our bartenders name but she was amazing and such a good vibe. We first went to monkeypod while in Maui, and I fell in love with their jalapeno mashed potatoes so I knew I had to get an order of that, and it was good as I remembered! Other things we ate that we enjoyed were the cast iron shrimp. Great flavor, the only problem is that it comes with like 4-5 shrimp, and they aren't large shrimp. Wish this dish came with more shrimp. The cheeseburger was good but not great. If you are craving a burger, this one definitely will satisfy that craving though. The catch of the day tacos were surprisingly good. The bulgogi tacos were solid but I'd opt for the fresh fish tacos instead. For dessert we tried their banana cream pie since it was popular. This one I didn't get the hype though, just an average piece of banana cream pie. For drinks, the mai tai is definitely the way to go. That lilikoi foam, so darn good! We definitely threw back a couple of these and enjoyed every sip. Overall, considering there aren't a ton of options in the area, this spot is great if you are looking to satisfy multiple different cravings. The live music at nights really elevates the experience and whoever was singing that day was amazing. Would I go again? definitely!

We stopped here for some snacks for our hotel as soon as we arrived to Oahu!…read more We were so impressed by this amazing store. There are so many fresh options of local and authentic food! The store was very well kept, the employees were so welcoming, they have super cute bags that i had to bring home a bunch! The prices were really good and i was surprised as how expensive people say food is in Hawaii.

While we were waiting for our hotel room to be ready we decided to head to the grocery store to…read morepick up supplies at the famous Foodland supermarket, which is a must-stop anytime visiting Hawaii. First thing we noticed was that the prices here were way more affordable than Maui. We went to costco beforehand because we didn't want to pay inflated prices for things like water and liquor but honestly it was pretty comparable. Of course we had to get the poke here. They have so many options and flavors that you really can't go wrong. We asked the guy behind the counter what he recommended and he had just made a fresh batch of their spicy poke which was delicious. We also got the californian poke, but that was just alright in comparison to the spicy poke he made. I think the trick here is to just ask what's the freshest and go with that. While the poke gets a lot of love at Foodland, the low key superstar is their fried chicken. Warm, cold, room temperature, it's hella good. We tried their salt and vinegar wings and their garlic fried chicken, and it was some of the best bites on the entire trip. Definitely don't skip out on this on your next trip to Foodland!

Food is great! Service is excellent. The ambiance of the place is lovely, especially if you can…read moresnag a seat on the outdoor lanai. It's cozy and gives you that Waikiki vibe

Favorite new food spot!…read more FOOD: Fish sandwich and salad was amazing. The ginger and pineapples really enhanced the flavor. The matcha soy latte was so good. A lot of vegan options as well. SERVICE: Customer service was stellar. They were very attentive and accommodating. PHYSICAL SPACE: Restaurant was clean and even had fly fans on each table. Staff is attentive to wiping tables down. HEADS UP: It is very popular, so there was a long line and parking is a sport, but it was worth it!!

Came here for first time since I read so many positive reviews. This place is so cute and has so…read moremany cute products. Reminds me of Daiso store. Prices are cheap! Very casual atmosphere and staff are friendly.

Fun and cute place to shop for random cheap stuff! My husband and I enjoyed browsing along all the…read moreaisles and buying a bunch of things. I like how they have an instagram to showcase what is on special sale so we know when to come back! + Every purchase we've made came with gwp(s) so that made us happy!

I woke up bright and early this morning see what this place is all about. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised! Even though there were not many vendors, there were still enough to make me happy. All kinds of fruit and vegetables were available for sale along with fresh poi, filipino pastries, and a variety of fresh herbs. Half of the large parking lot at Kapolei Community Park is closed to allow the vendors to set up. They are all on the basketball court side of the park. Prices were really cheap and the vendors were really friendly. I definitely would go again. I am super happy with a bag of five tomatoes that I picked up for only $2! If you want Thai basil, it is only 50 cents a bunch, and pastries start at only 50 cents among lots of other items. Parking is street parking. There were lots of parking available. One thing though is that this farmer's market is a really early one ending at around 730 or 8 am. Cash only and open only on Sundays. Here's a YouTube video that I made of this place: http://youtu.be/prBcnXp5VI8

First time at this market and I have to echo everything Keri said. Great deals, not as huge a…read moreselection as the Diamond Head market, but the service can't be beat and the prices were out of this world. Among the selections: sweet onions, broccoli, cucumbers, peppers, basil (already made pesto tonight!), oranges, apples, potatoes (all kinds, including purple sweet), beans, lemons, key limes, and apple bananas. I will DEFINITELY be back. One downside is that you have to arrive early (between 7 and 7:30 a.m.). After that, they're getting ready to tear it down, so you almost feel as if you're being rude while they're cleaning up. Be sure to bring smaller bills and even coins. Also, pack some cloth grocery bags or bring a big purse.