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    Commissary

    3.4 (173 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Bakeries, Delis
    Open 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    11.19.22
    Catherine P.

    Love the commissary prices for fresh produce and prepackaged items. Meats are hit or miss on deals. Managers special meat is the only one I have seen that is cheaper than outside stores. But there are a lot of other deals that make up for it. Workers are friendly and helpful. Just know that if you can't find it there, check back later or they don't have it. The check out process is easy and they always have baggers to help you get your items to your car. *as of 7/22/23- they are not checking IDs at the door. However, you still need a military ID to purchase items at the register.*

    An amazing facility for our military folks!
    Greg W.

    Ok five stars why! The commissary is a military benefit for our essential forces, their families and us retires. Great selection of products availability is not always consistent but prices are great!!! They have a great selection of products. I rely and use this benefit to the maximum as it saves us considerable. For those whom complain go to Safeway or Foodland or quite complaining. I'm retired Vietnam vet and have been relying on the commissary system for over 50 years. I was able to use them in all four corners of the world and this one is one of the best!!

    7-29-22
    Nadine C.

    Shopping with mom in Honolulu, Hawaii... Since my father retired from Military Service, my mom gets lifetime military benefits. One of the many benefits is the privilege to shop at The Commissary. The Commissary is the grocery store next to the Navy Exchange at Pearl Harbor. It has almost everything that you'd need: fresh produce, canned goods, frozen foods, baked items, a meat department, etc. They also have local items like macadamia nuts, guava juice, and taro chips. On this trip, mom bought bananas, Clementines, cereal, a pineapple, stewed tomatoes, and Propel water. LOL! The good things are that mom doesn't pay tax and the bags are free. Parking is free, too (mom likes to park in aisle 6)! Service is polite and the environment is clean, well lit, and safe. There are ID checks at the door, so, don't forget your wallet!

    Jam A.

    This is is the larges commissary / NEX store we have in the world. I love shopping here, because I can find everything that I need. It take me awhile to shop here, because the store is so large. And because They move things around in the store on a regular basis to keep it interesting and drive me crazy, LOL. i can find things here that I missing missing the mainland and save a few dollars then if I shopped In town. They have a large section of fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, Latin/Asian/Jewish/ / local foods and even vegetarian goods. This commissary is huge. They have about 20 cashiers and about four quick check out stands. Everyone thatI run into that works at the commissary is very friendly and helpful. Because everything is shipped, they do run out of the specialty and favorites. if you have a favorite or two it's best to stock up on them. They except coupons and then they have a coupon card program that you need to download your coupons on via Internet before shopping. Sometimes they'll have coupons in the aisles of the store as well. At the entrance into the commissary, you will find the store's magazine with the specials for the month. You have to have a military ID to come into the store. In the Commissary you cannot bring in guest or family that do not have a military I The commissary is busy on a day today basis, but Be aware on Pay days, holidays and fleek week it's crazy busy. After you're finished your grocery shopping and now your too tired to go home and cook. You can go to the food trucks outside or the food court upstairs and have a bit to eat. Please note: Before leaving your car in the parking lot, look up and notice which fruit you've parked under and look down to see what Number is the rows you've parked in. Looking for your car in 90° weather is not a cute look. I see many people out in the parking lot looking lost,I used to be one of them, until someone gave me this tip. Who would've Thunk it?? To look a The labeled parking area before leaving your car, LOL.

    All these vegetables from the Commissary,  yum.
    Andy L.

    I love shopping here. They got more and better choices of vegetables and fruits compared to other commissaries here and abroad. I can come here and shop for all the ingredients for pinakbet. They got poke bar with huge selection of pokes. I noticed their mussels poke are larger and fresher here. This store also closes later than the typical 8pm closing of most commissaries. I just wish during rush hours, most of the check out lanes would open which will mitigate longs lines. I like that there's checkout lanes for up to 30 items and more than 30 items, I just hope that's there's at least 3 or 4 staff running these lanes. It gets back up sometimes especially when you need clerk assistance to clear the error. It is far from my place, but it is worth the drive. Parking gets crazy busy sometimes but tolerable. I will come back for more shopping.

    Always have good deals!

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    One of the best laid out Commissary's I have been in! So clean and employees were so friendly.

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    If you are using WIC at the commissary they add will at an extra 5% charge to your bill. Be aware

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    The bag handlers are troopers! They do work hard. Josh the cashier is very caring person. I wanted to give him a tip too!

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    Ask the Community - Commissary

    Do they sell charcoal?

    Yes! They are!!! You can find the charcoal @ the other side of bread section!

    What are the prices shopping at the commissary/exchange vs off post shopping?

    Definitely cheaper for some items and no tax.

    Are there a lot of organic produce options?

    Limited organic produce similar to other major super markets. If you are looking for organic, try Nijiya market, Kokua market, Down to Earth, and https://organichawaii.org.

    Do they do vegetable or fruit platters? And how's the quality?

    They have some cut fruits and veggies located right before the seafood section. However, their products are always changing based on if it is selling or not. They also run out quickly. Quality is good because it is locally produced...believe it is… Read more

    Is there a package store in the building?

    For beer, wine & spirits? Yes, it's around the corner from the Commissary at the Navy Exchange.

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    Review Highlights - Commissary

    I wish that their poke selection was a little bigger but it was made for mainland people.

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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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.

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    4.0(404 reviews)
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    Marukai is that spot where you can find products from Japan that aren't mainstream, but are…read moreabsolutely delicious. I enjoy the seafood and the meats are absolutely prime cuts. I haven't tried their hot and ready foods, but the foods that we get to cook with are top notch in quality and value. Hubs is one of those guys who will drive the cart and add what he sees and wants to try, so when I just need one or two things, I leave him home. What can I say, sometimes willy nilly shopping can get expensive! The staff are all friendly and helpful and they have spotlighted areas in Japan which rotate regularly. If you want to know what area they are spotlighting, I suggest getting on the digital mailer so you can see the sales and specials. If you are a fan of wagyu and kurobota pork, this is your spot. When I make sweet and sour spare ribs, this is the only place that I can find the ribs cut long way (makes for more meat and easier eating). If you are a fan of hot pot, they have soups ready to go. They also have veggies and noodles premade and all the cuts of meat for that shabu shabu experience. The construction on the rail makes the entrance a little tricky depending on what side of the island you are coming from, just know there is a back entrance behind the gas station.

    This store has a lot of products, food, and drinks to choose from. So much great food and…read moredrinks...my goodness! The hot foods and cold foods like the sushi...amazing! I really enjoy the hot food line they have. Everyday there's different dishes they have you can purchase for plate lunches. The store is pretty clean. The only thing is that the store needs to have the floor fixed and redone. The floor has cracks all over the store. Plus the floors are uneven. If you leave your shopping cart unattended, you may see your cart rolling off in different directions due to the uneven floor. The staff is friendly and helpful.

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

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    4.5(449 reviews)
    4.5 miKalihi
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    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

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