We saw the sign for halo halo and just kind of lost it. Had to get some, and glad we did. It goes…read morewithout saying that halo halo is a super-popular Filipino treat, but it's also a nice departure from the standard shave ice that is ubiquitous in the Islands (not that I mind having more shave ice). The Magnolia ube ice cream made this halo halo perfect.

If there's anything that I need for a Filipino dish, I'm pretty sure Festival has it. Looking for…read moreTupig? They got it. Need Ilocos Empanada? Get there early because when I visited, they sold out. They've got some real fresh seafood, beautiful and plentiful. The food court area has anything you'd imagine for a quick lunch and their desserts from every vendor was delicious. I was able to get all the veggies, protein, and sauces in one place and each vendor was so friendly and helpful. Parking is kind of tough 'cause the days that get busy, I've found myself parked down the street. Otherwise, the whole area is clean, open spaced, and easy to find anything you'd need.

Limited parking. Great selection of fresh vegetables. Freshly made food. Clean restrooms. No…read moreshopping carts.

I love this store!…read more Me and my family come here for our crack seed, candy restock for our home. And we cannot leave without an icee. Vanilla floats or strawberry lihing depending on our mood. The staff are always super friendly when we come, store is always neat and clean. They have sale bins and other local snacks. Parking is good right in front and it's never really full. You pretty much get in and grab all the goodies and get out. Love it here!

I know Wholesale for their packaged snacks, so it was a pleasant surprise to see they also had an…read moreicee machine! I ordered a blue icee with li hing, and it hit the spot! I love li hing and icees, and the salty sweetness was the perfect combo. Definitely check out wholesale for your local snack cravings!

Snackaholic dream…read more.. Always pass here when I'm at Waipahu Shopping Plaza area and just knowing that they sell peanuts already where in the past is so easy to find now is a rare thing to see. Love that there's lots of free parking that can be difficult for the area so this day was the day to peek in and settle my curiosity. Though from the outside window lists several items like ice cream, crack seed, soft drinks, icee and toys just to name a few walking in I just didn't expect to see the variety of snacks so neatly arranged in boxes and bins...kakimochi, dried fruits and crack seeds including fresh boiled peanuts in the chilled display case they certainly had that and so much more. The man there was nice and patient as I browsed around this cool shop that keeps up with the old school snacks that we love along with some newer items as well to keep the cravings in check. Thank you!

Chris Peanut Shop II. Locally owned and operated, met the owner. He's so down to earth and…read moregenuinely friendly. He specializes in Boiled Peanuts. Perfectly prepared and delicious. Sold by the pound. They also have an amazing selection of snacks that you'd be hard pressed to find elsewhere.

They got your cravings…read more.. After satisfying my smoothing cravings at Hang's French Cafe & Smoothies which is right next door you know I had to give them a visit and as I walked in I just didn't expect to see so many options to neatly displayed at this cool shop. One wall is filled the snacks the local love and the easy grab and go does take care of cravings instantly along with some Pop Mart items though isn't quite the snack we sure have been eathing up the rave that's been keeping us guessing ourselves. Many of their items are crafted like specialty popcorn, Hawaiian Frost Soft Serve, Shaved Ice, and even açaí bowls. Keeping the coolness after my smoothie I decided on some dipping' dots as I stared into the display case with the various flavor offerings it was the "Cool Mint Crunch" oh yeah the minty coolness really hit the spot and bits of Oreo was so yummy as it kept me still for a moment as I enjoyed my treat before I continued on my errands taking this me time was just right. Thank you!

The workers are really chill and recommended the soft serve on both times I visited. I tried three…read moredifferent soft serve swirls, but the ube and haupia one would be my favorite one to try if you have a chance to visit, though they do change their flavors every once in a while - Miguel Morales Photography

Healthy chips... I…read morehad a friend that loved their products discovering them at the many local holiday fairs and food shows we've been to and know that if they're there so is she. I've had my share of various thin sliced beef jerky but no one does it like Chyler's and finding them at the Hawai'i Shop Local Pop Up in Ala Moana Center where the vibe is so lively. It literally is beef chips as it's super thin and very crispy though not lacking flavor at all as this magical snack just hits the spot knowing I'm having something not just healthy but so yummy as well. Not sure...they will happily give you samples which this visit was no different and it was either regular or black pepper and this spicy lover went for it and no samples was needed as I got a bag knowing that as soon as it's open nothing will be left behind for anyone. The staff there is always so nice and friendly with any questions I may have and finding them on this holiday event was the best as it will make someone that I know happy this holiday for this yummy treat. Thank you!

I cannot wait to run into Chyler's again at a pop up market. Miko & Chariya were representing these…read moredelicious Hawaiian beef chips at the NEX parking lot event this past weekend. They were both very friendly and inviting and allowed me to sample every flavor and if you've tried these yummy chips you know that is a treat. I was torn because they were all so good, textured so well, and super flavorful and in hindsight I wish I would've listened to the girls and opted for the 3 or more at $10 each offer rather then getting 1 for $11 because I cleared that bag of peppered Hawaiian beef chips faster than I'd like to admit LOL I do wish there was a little more beef chips per bag for your buck but I get it it's a tough market out here. Overall I'm super excited to talk about this brand with my loved ones and can't wait to see these gorgeous girlys again because they bring the beef & the vibes 5 stars from me. Mahalo Nui

Want to start off by saying their store hours have changed, they're open 6am to 6pm daily. As a…read morefirst-timer here I arrived at 5:38 am because their website and Yelp said open at 5:30 am... oops! No problem, didn't mind the wait since I had time to spare before work. I picked up a dozen mini manapuas for the office. It was a hit with my townie coworkers (apparently anyplace past the aloha stadium is considered "west side" lol). It was about a 10 minute wait for the deep-fried manapuas but worth it. Will definitely be back to try the other manapua flavors.

This is no longer the same owner and you can tell right away - the manapuas are not mini and the…read moreflavors are artificial and extremely dry. The fried manapuas are beyond inedible - the oil must be very old and they are just way over fried and oily.

Shopping in Waipahu, O'ahu, Hawai'i…read more.. When I saw that there was a third location of One 2 Buy, I thought, "Wow, they must be doing well!" I'm glad that the first location moved to Coral Street... it has better lighting, parking, and organization. The second location in Pearl Kai is also new and clean! This third location, inside of Keiki Kingdom, has more of a warehouse vibe. There are open cardboard boxes so that customers can see the products. I like the fact that there are prices on most items. It's a satisfactory place to find unusual Asian snacks. My friends liked the Hawthorne candy - it was like individually wrapped fruit roll ups! The green onion crackers had packs of eight crackers in the bag. It's a fun experience! Take a look around! Parking is free! Note: this used to be a Walgreens!

A Waipahu Treasure Hunt!…read more One2Buy just opened in the old Walgreens location in Waipahu (across from the former Don Quijote), and you truly can't miss it....the building is painted bright and loud in the best way. When you walk in, you can tell they're still setting up, but it actually adds to the experience. The front is filled with claw machines, giving it a fun arcade vibe before you even get to the good stuff. Then you head in deeper and suddenly you're surrounded by rows of exotic snacks and foods from all over the world. Half of it I've never heard of, the other half I've only seen scroll past on TikTok. It felt like a full-on treasure hunt trying to figure out what everything was....thank God for Google Translate because nothing is labeled in English and nothing is priced. We just threw everything into our amazingly smooth shopping cart and hoped for the best at checkout. Honestly? No regrets at all. The best part is taking all your treasures home and having a blast opening everything and doing your own taste test or mukbang. It's such a fun experience, whether you go with kids, friends, or just your adventurous self. If you love discovering new snacks or want a quirky little adventure in Waipahu, definitely check this place out. Excited to see how it looks once they're fully set up!