Our favorite little shop in china town to grab fresh veggies…read more They always have a good variety, veggies are fresh, and have good pricing. The staff is always polite. Reminder to alway bring cash, for a little extra savings.

I loved the China town Hawaiian market. I visited this market and others for tropical fruits to…read moreenjoy all week and to also aid with digestion. It was my first time visiting the market. Easily accessible by bus from Waikiki. All the market staff were friendly! Even with language barriers, they were really helpful at answering questions. I got lucky and visited while the streets were not too busy so it was nice to walk around and pop in from shop to shop on a sunny Sunday.

Awesome!! I grabbed some custard malesadas(?), and some mango sticky rice. Everybody was super…read morenice, and the food I got was amazing!! If you're just wondering around the neighborhood and want some fresh authentic treats, you can't go wrong here!!

Been coming to this farmers market for a few years and have noticed it is getting smaller and…read moresmaller every time. BUT the vendors that show up are excellent! I always get a coconut -- this time of year, there were two options to choose -- small versus large. The large one is from Hawaii and is limited time of year, roughly one month of the year. Delicious! Also, they cut the coconut in half and provide spoons to enjoy the inside meat. Also love the fresh fruit stand with prickly pear fruits, star fruit, mango, and also some homemade items like coconut tapioca pudding, mango with sticky rice, papaya salad. Crafts vendors have beautiful handmade pens, signs, bracelets. I still highly recommend checking out the farmers market -- many unique items and offerings not found in traditional stores around the area!

Great local market in the heart of Chinatown…read more The fresh Hawaiian papayas and dragonfruit were so delicious. Perfect for breakfast on the hotel balcony. The papayas were around 2 for $3. Everything is weighed to determine the price. Bring cash and a reusable grocery bag. Enjoy!

During our weekly marketing jaunt into Chinatown, we went to the O'ahu Market to get some Chinese…read moreroasted meats since my husband had been asking me to make one of his favorite dishes... stir fried bitter melon with roast pork in black bean sauce. Upon approach to our fave Chinese roasters, I noticed ABC Market with its fresh locally (some imported) grown fruits and vegetables displays. ABC Market has been in O'ahu Market's stall #25 for some time now but it took me until today to stop, browse and make a purchase. As I browsed through the fruits and produce, I managed to purchase a couple of Hawaiian papayas, green onions and bitter melon. The papayas are still green but I don't usually buy ripe papayas because they ripen quite quickly so these will ripen over the next couple of days. But, the green onions aka scallions and bitter melon were fresh looking and priced competitively with the other nearby fruit and vegetable vendors. The cashier was soft spoken as she weighed our papayas and then the bitter melon before telling us how much to pay. Our total bill only came up $6.25. I don't think that this vendor takes credit or debit cards as most vendors in Chinatown are CASH ONLY. She packed our papayas, scallions and bitter melons in separate plastic bags which made it easier for us to put into our Yelp reusable tote bag. We'll be back either in a couple of days as I was eyeing the soursop and egg fruits but didn't get them today since we walked into town and didn't want to lug home too heavy bags.

09.05.2026 @8:54am…read more Wow. I love this kind of market. So much to see and foods, snacks and drinks to try. Take both cash and apply pay.

I love farmers market soooo much, so while planning my trip to Hawaii, I knew that I had to add…read morethis to my itinerary. We took the bus from Waikiki to get there (super easy, would recommend). I believe there is a small parking lot available for people as well. This farmers' market is split between two blocks. There are a lot of local vendors and lots lots lots of food! The produce were all super fresh. I would suggest people to bring some cash since not all take card payments. Overall, I had a great time here!

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!

Beautiful flowers and bags of beautiful basil, mint, cilantro and fresh veges and fruit!read more

I lost track of time and didn't make it the Farmer's Market at KCC on Saturday, the next day-…read moreSunday and I need my greens for the week, what to do?! It's off to Manoa Marketplace for the Farmers Market here, I remember going to this years ago. Manoa Farmers Market is located in the back parking of Manoa Marketplace in corner next to the post office. The Farmer's Market is way smaller than KCC but has about 4 vendors and one table selling artwork. The market is opens on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00-2:00pm, Cash only but credit cards with spend amount. I checked all 4 vendors before making my final selection, on which vendor I should get my veggies from. One thing I wish I was more observant was the Chinese parsley, one vendor had a better fuller bunch for the same price, to get the value for my bucks I should of bought from the other, hehe. It was a quick visit, I ended up with fresh lettuce, more greens, avocado, fruits. Main thing I got my greens which I needed to prep our salads for lunch and happy to find it here. I have options, yay! There is also a vendor with Thai food and cut fruits for sale, ready to eat fresh fruits and farm to table Thai foods, yums! Thank goodness for Farmers Market, support local!

Grocery shopping in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located on Kekaulike Street - between King Street and Hotel Street - Kekaulike Market is one of the "go to" places for fresh produce and fresh meats and seafood. Today, I was looking for a pineapple for my mom, but, unfortunately, didn't find any. However, I did see items such as locally caught fish packed in ice, clean chicken feet in refrigerated cases, and tables full of colorful vegetables and fruits! The variety is overwhelming! There are many vendors inside of the air conditioned market and even more stalls right outside the market's doors - all along the wall! Just take your time and compare prices. Bring tote bags ...and cash for better bargaining power! Remember that metered street parking is free on Sundays and holidays. If you're early, you can get free parking on King Street. If not, the municipal parking lots have reasonable parking rates.

I've been shopping in Kekaulike market since the late seventies and have experienced the change…read moreover the years. I used to limit my spending to $10 while shopping for dinner for my wife and I. There will be a lot of things I will miss in the future of Kekaulike Market. I stop by Chow's Seafood and Meat Market to buy Chinese fishcake which is one of the only stalls that sell it now. The stall. might not look like the most sterile place to shop but the fishcake is very good. The fishcake is a raw paste that you could use in any number of dishes. It sells for about $8 a pound but it stretches the budget and you get a lot of fishcake dumplings in one pound.

Friendly staff, delicious well prepared food. They make you feel welcome. Reasonable prices.read more

Went produce shopping in Chinatown this morning looking for daikon and lemon because have you ever…read morehad a dish at a restaurant you wanna replicate at home? Especially if it's something so simple? That's me to a T. So I wandered around Keakaulike Mall looking for any vendors that had both items I was searching for. Either the daikon was way too big for what I needed or they only sold one but not the other. The last place I stumbled upon was Chan's Market. They had just the perfect sized daikon I needed plus they had lemons too. You have to go inside the store to pay. Honestly it's not the cleanest looking place but I'm not here for the ambiance. Just a quick pay and go. Paid only $1.05 for both items so I'm a happy camper. Don't forget to bring your own recyclable bag because the produce bags becomes your take away bag. I made oroshi daikon to go with my BBQ chicken. I still need to figure out how to cut the bite down because it turned out spicy. Trial and error I guess. If I had to take a guess I think I need to buy the whopper sized daikon. Review for Yoshitsune forthcoming...the place that gave me inspiration.

SO freaking good! As a tourist, first of all, THANK YOU for being open so early! Sing Cheong Yuan…read moreBakery made our last morning in Hawaii so much easier. We were able to load up on delicious dim sum before heading to the airport and it was a great last stop. The half moons were AMAZING. I believe these are more popular here (I certainly haven't seen them on the east coast but will keep an eye out), and I know I'll be thinking about them when I'm back in NYC. The portions were MASSIVE! Seriously, the size of the dim sum here is something I'm going to miss. The black-eyed bean jung was another standout. Absolutely PACKED with filling, flavorful, and so satisfying. They do not skimp here! Everything felt generous, comforting, and delicious. I'm genuinely sad about not having this back home. An absolute must-visit, and definitely somewhere I'll be returning to the next time I'm in Hawaii!

Great fresh baked goods and snacks…read more Quite high quality manapua (bao)- soft and chewy although the dough is made with egg. 6/5 Steamed mochi rice wrapped in banana leaves were very good. Soft mochi rice and the meat and egg inside very tasty. 6/5 Steamed rice cakes are good, but not amazing. A little hard, but not sour. 4/5 The mochi is good, but not excellent. 4/5 Black seasame, coconut/peanut. Kind servers and bakers inside

Grocery shopping in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Tomorrow is my family's turn to bring something to share for fellowship after 5:30am mass. My sisters can't participate because they have to work. I can't let my mom take the entire load, so, I offered to make shoyu chicken. My mom said she wanted a pineapple to cut up and serve next to my chicken dish. Ok... Time to look for a pineapple... While browsing through the many vendors at Kekaulike Market, I arrived at a stall where Marguro Brothers used to be. I asked for the name of the business and the gal said, "Same as outside". (They also have a space outside of the market - on the sidewalk.) I asked for a business card. She searched her pockets and found one... Fruition Market Interesting! I saw that my friend, Andy, had written a review, so, I knew that this place was legitimate. Intrigued by a bag of shelled peanuts, I wondered how they would be in my shoyu chicken... One way to find out! The bag of peanuts was just $5, including tax! Yippee! Note: I parked for free on King Street because it was 8am (early) on a Tuesday!

Now that I finally figured out the name for this awesome produce stall, I can do a review!!…read more FRUITION MARKET!!! I like the name! Very unique. Solid meaning and the word "fruit" is incorporated too! This is one of my main stalls I visit whenever I go to Chinatown. It's located inside and outside of Kekaulike Market. It's the stall on the left of the King St side entrance. I always get my scallions and A-Choy (Taiwanese Lettuce) here. They're always fresh and great quality. The lettuce sells very well in Chinatown and if you get there late (or to any other store) you'll often find them all gone or just the semi-wilted/spent too much time outside ones. If you go in the morning or happen to know when they get their produce deliveries, you can choose straight from the box instead of the bagged ones. I always prefer buying scallions by the pound instead of the $1 bunches because you can choose, and I believe it's a better deal. They have a nice array of vegetables and fruits, and the prices are the same as other stores and stalls. The ladies working here are very nice and helpful. Always great service. Overall, the quality and availability of their produce and frozen poultry really stands out here compared to other stores. It's one of the main stores I come to whenever I'm in Chinatown.