It's interesting that CU made a claim for this place when it could have been another 7-Eleven…read more Turns out that the layout of the store is very much like 7-Eleven but in a smaller space. As I walked thru the store deciding what to buy, I noticed similarities with 7-Eleven and CU. I spent about 15 minutes walking around the area and finding out that I just wanted something to cold to drink. And that was it. It's nice to have a convenience store here in the Kahala area. While there's a 7-Eleven store in Kaimuki, you can shop here if you need to grab something here while you're hanging at Kahala Mall or just passing thru. I just happened to be going home and found this place. They had a flag ship store in downtown Honolulu and expanded here to Kahala. Nice to have this outlet here when you need that convenience store vibe in Kahala. The store staff is nice and friendly. The store itself was clean and was stocked. The vibe felt like a 7-Eleven store but smaller due to the existing building space dimensions. For the most part though, the experience here at this CU location was good and satisfying. While you could get drinks that's cheaper at McDonald's next door, it's nice to support local businesses here and they have an assortment of bottle drinks besides the usual fare. And they also have stuff you can find at Longs Drugs too, but at a competitive pricing. You'll be happy to have this on your way thru Kahala if you're here wandering around or just passing though. While it can be a bit more expensive, CU's signature brand comes from the specialty ramen stuff that they stock. You can make your own ramen here from the various brands. You can make it in the store and eat it right away after purchasing. Thought that was very convenient for those who love very instant noodles and don't want to wait until they got home. The overall experience here at this CU convenience store in the Kahala district is quite nice and I hope to get back sometime. I would like to return here and check out their ramen stuff just to see if I can handle their spicy ramen that's imported from Japan. For now though, I only purchased a couple of items on my maiden trip to this store on a nice September evening. It was cool that they are open at night. Not sure if they are 24 hours like 7-Eleven is but the location is good for me since I'm nearby Kahala all the time when I'm not anywhere else. They do have limited hot food items, but the star of the show is the aforementioned ramen. And so, while my time here at CU Kahala was brief, I'm sure I'll be back soon since the love of ramen with me is strong. Definitely worth coming back here when ramen is king. Best bet is to come here when you can to grab your favorite ramen and drinks. CU Kahala is located conveniently adjacent to Kahala Mall at Kahala Korner. It's physical address is 4614 Kīlauea Avenue, next to the United States Post Office around the corner and McDonald's Kahala. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, there's very limited parking at the Kahala Korner, which probably boasts around 15 parking spots. Best bet would be to park at Kahala Mall or at the US Post Office (when it's not busy) and walk on over. As far as public transportation goes, routes 1, 1L, 2, 7, and 14 comes by Kahala Mall, but there's a bus stop literally fronting CU that services routes 2, 7, 23, and 14. Choose the right one that works for your schedule and pace. And so, CU is a newer player to the retail space and hope they'll stick around in the Honolulu area. While they are next to Kahala Mall, they have a good and unique branding but also have the everyday experience and items that will draw you into this place for you any day you decide to come here to pick up your essential stuff. Consider coming to this place for your ramen source and you'll be plenty happy. I'm sure I will be when I will return again soon. Gonna try out the spicy ones first. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Update 8/21/26 This morning went to CU Kahala wanted to get this iced coffee in a pouch . Last time…read moreI bought it was real good . Plus got my go to Shrimp chip if you haven't try it yet I highly recommend it . It's very light and a good amount of shrimp taste .

So happy Nice to CU is in our neighborhood…read more They have lots of yummy things and every Ramen you can think of. If you plan to eat Ramen there in the store make sure you choose from the Ramen Library and read the directions on the wall. After you purchase the Ramen the cashier will give you a bowl. We bought a Peach Tea and a cup of ice with a straw. So refreshing. We'll be back s

Super HAPPY that Nice To CU is now OPEN as this will be their 3rd location and is close by to me…read more I can just walk over here and splurge all the convenience store food items which is also my favorites!! I happen to be in the area and had about 15 minutes to check out the store quick before my 3 pm appointment nearby. Cute little store, very organized and has all of the good stuff I LOVE. Location: Kapahulu, next complex over to Leonard's bakery. parking lot really needs to be repaved and parking may be a problem since spots are shared with other businesses. They are located in the corner left, look for the colorful green and purple logo. CU Hawaii is a Korean convenience store chain with over 18,000+ stores across South Korea. I am so happy they are doing business here, save me from visiting Korea which I don't know when I can ever visit. I love convenience store especially a Korean version of it, the kind I see on reels from Korean and now yay its opened up here. The store is like a Korean 7-11, so neat and organized. So much goodies, ramen, snacks, musubi, Korean street foods, packaged bento, sweets, chips, drinks, kimbap, sandwiches, many more even gift items and facial care too! I loved the Ramyun library of packaged noods, so many different kinds,- this is my weakness, which I have to limit eating ramen package once a month. So cool to purchase your ramen and eat it there. One thing missing is the ramen topping section. I Loved that they have the ice cups for the packaged drinks. They had two specials during my visit and not sure when the sale will end per cashier, BOGO on the package udon and rice cake and free bag of snacks with sandwich purchase. For this visit I just got the egg salad sandwich $4.99 and got a package of chocolate churro snack for free, great deal! I enjoyed the egg sandwich, the bread is soft, a little sweet and egg creamy. Nice to CU, maybe I'll CU over here & is going to be my new addiction, great addition to local community. *Note to self- I want to try everything but I have to not go too crazy, this is for reals, story of my life. haha.

Located inside of Kahala Korner, next to Kapa Hale. Parking stalls are very minimal, thus, you may…read moreneed to find street parking nearby. Know that there are no seats within the establishment and none directly outside - truly a convenience store experience. We got here on a Saturday night around 6p, to which we were the only ones in the store, and then it started picking up. The aisles are tight, so if you have a baby stroller, you may need to maneuver accordingly. Lots of different pre-made hot and cold options, along with ramen and drinks that you can make in store. I would say that the best item that we ate was the fried mandu with pork - it was flavorful. The other hot items such as the taiyaki (soggy), corndog (hot dog was a weird color) and rice cake skewers (dry and overcooked) were lack-luster and not worth it. Even when following instructions on the ramen, it was way too watery (less is more). Good for a first try experience, though I don't know if I would consistently come back for more.

Kahala location at 8am (early morning) is the best. Empty parking lot & empty store. First CU store…read morefor me and I enjoyed the different snack options & ramen machines. The store clerks were friendly and helpful when asked questions. Storefront is on the compact side with 2-3 short aisles but still well stocked. Coffee machine, smoothie machine, ramen machines, cold/hot options. I enjoyed the fruit sandwiches (strawberry & mango) and kimchi rice tuna mayo onigiri. Looking forward to trying more things in the future. 2 packages drinks, 1 sandwich, 1 bakery item, 1 hot onigiri = $18. Affordable and around the same price you'd spend at a 7-11.

My fave spam musubi spot is in this little convenience store located in Kukui Plaza! The sauce they…read moreuse for cooking the spam is superior and so good!

Best Musubi in Hawaii, I know there's tons of musubi available in Hawaii but I would say it is the…read moreBest musubi in Downtown, Honolulu! Whenever I am in the area or wanting to grab musubi for family or just ME, I make a stop here. Bonus, you get those musubi hot & fresh, if you don't see them on counter or the musubi you want is not available in egg with spam or just spam, only 2 varieties, mom or pop will make it right there for you. @$2.00 for spam only and I believe $2.45 for egg with spam. Located at Kukui Plaza tucked away in the back, you will have to walk pass few shops, to see the handwritten sign of " Best Musubi in Hawaii" posted on the door. Although there are bentos available & other goodies, I am mostly here for the delicious musubi. Why so good? My opinion, lets start with spam, perfectly cooked, with secret sauce, love the umami taste while I took my first bite, and the rice is hot & moist, not watery & not premium rice but it is still good, along with the nori. I loved everything about this musubi. Great spam to rice ratio. The only thing that I need is some of my chili spices! Mom & Pop is super friendly, I remember asking how many musubi's they sell a day and owner mentioned they make and sell over 100 a day. I usually park quick at the loading zone of Kukui Plaza, let the security know and walk over real quick to load up on my musubi(s). Don't forget cash only! Recommend, check it out and get your musubi fix or a quick and convenient lunch!

Review 41 (2026) I…read morereceived text messages that I won the prize!!! I got 4th place Door Prize. I got their original Rice Factory Tote bag. Thank you so much. I ordered " Organic Umeboshi from Kishu Japan, and Sasashigure Rice from Japan. Sasashigure is one of the top quality rice in Japan. Sasashigure is a rare, traditional Japanese rice variety and the parent rice of Sasanishiki, one of Japan's most beloved varieties known for its elegant flavor and light texture. With a delicate aroma, clean taste, and firm texture, Sasashigure offers a refined sweetness and a less sticky texture compared to many modern rice varieties. Its balanced flavor makes it an excellent choice for Japanese cuisine, sushi, and onigiri. Today, Sasashigure is considered a rare heritage rice due to its limited production and careful cultivation. I also received $25 credit !!! Thank you again. I will order Sasashigure again if still available. Thank you so much.

I've been coming to The Rice Factory every year I visit Hawaii. I've carried bags of rice home in…read moremy luggage more times than I can count. That's how much I believe in what they sell. Which makes this review frustrating to write. The rice is exceptional. The sourcing is thoughtful, the seasonal varieties are genuinely special and if you care about Japanese rice, this place deserves its reputation. The service does not. On my latest visit I walked in with my family, including my two and four year old. If you've ever shopped with kids that age, you know you're already working overtime keeping little hands off displays, making sure nothing gets broken, trying to be respectful of the space. Not once did anyone greet us. No hello. No welcome. No acknowledgment that we'd even walked through the door. When I asked what I thought was a perfectly reasonable question whether I should buy the limited seasonal rice or the variety I'd enjoyed on a previous visit the answer felt dismissive, almost like I was wasting their time. If you're building a business around expertise, helping customers understand the differences shouldn't feel like pulling teeth. That's the entire point of having knowledgeable staff. Yes, the parking is inconvenient. Yes, the prices are premium. I can live with both because the product is genuinely excellent. What I can't understand is why a store built around craftsmanship seems so indifferent to hospitality. I still bought the rice because it's that good. But I left feeling like my business was expected, not appreciated. I sincerely hope they improve because I'd rather support them than look elsewhere. But if another shop opens with rice of this quality and people who simply smile, say hello and take a minute to help customers make a decision, I'll switch without thinking twice. The rice earns five stars. The experience earns one.

Good Vietnamese food and fresh vegetables and friendly services before Chinese New Year I called…read moreto reserve the traditional "banh chung" and the owner saved it for me

The old lady selling seems rude. I asked her to cut the branch off of longan (I was buying from…read moreher, I needed it cut to fit in the bag). She all of sudden became very rude. Will not go back, New Cholon market few feet away has way more selection and are friendlier anyways.

This place is awesome! Snacks? Lunch? Drinks? Ice Cream? Booze? This place has it all. Great…read moreselection. Go early though. Early is like 11am. They bring out all the bentos and kimbap. I went a couple times about 1pm and they were almost wiped out. This place is very clean and very well kept. I will be going back next time I'm in downtown.

I love Asian convenience stores! I especially loved seeing the huge array of ramen and the fact…read morethat you can get a cup of ice and a drink of your choice. I always feel like I'm traveling to Asia! They also have ready to eat Bento that you can enjoy fresh and ready to go which I love. Perfect for the type of person who is always on the move.

We love dumplings so had to check this place out; still trying to find great dumplings so we dont…read morehave to make our own. Went to their grand opening on 2/21/26 (perhaps their re-grand opening since there's a yelp post from 7 months ago?). Discovery Bay parking lot is not the easiest - bring a small car. Thankfully it's validated parking. Nice restaurant with lots of seating. Stellar customer service. She was super sweet! The restaurant was a little confusing to navigate. When you walk in, to the left was the noodle "bar." There's instructions to make your bowl, but not sure where the toppings were. We only noticed vienna cans and eggs in the refrigerated area by the register (and the free appetizers given out). Next to that was a freezer with the frozen dumplings. Im guessing that's where you can choose your flavors if you want to buy frozen packs to go. In the back, or facing you as you walk in, was a bar, which we assumed were toppings for the shave ice. However there were no instructions or directions written (like the noodle area) nor given. We only saw 1 laminated menu on the counter so decided we could only order 1 flavor of dumplings because they came in 20-pieces (and as first timers, we decided to try the first 20 before ordering another 20). When we picked up our food, we noticed another menu (different format and color) on top the fridge that had more food items like rice and noodle dishes, shave ice, and dumplings that came in 2 sizes. We tried the pork-cabbage-mushroom dumplings. They were meaty; the cabbage and mushrooms could've been larger, as it didnt seem to be in there. Dumpling wrappers tasted homemade, pretty good - not too thin or thick. $16.99 for 20 pieces. Also tried the pork knuckles with cucumber salad $14.99. Very garlicy, lots of parsley, with hint of spice. Needed to be marinated. Overall not bad. My favorite was the chive and egg pastry $14.99 for 4 pieces. Must eat fresh - best in restaurant! Outside was crispy, inside filling had eggs, chives, and long rice noodles. Had dipping sauce but when eaten fresh, didn't need sauce. Will definitely be back to try more!

GRAND OPENING!…read more Located in Discovery Bay Upper Level, this unique snack shop is offering authentic chinese noodle dishes, shave ice with fresh fruit, and handmade dumplings! Catering is available if you need large quantities for all your party needs. Price inquiries can be called in. They're offering free tote bags for purchases over 30$ as well as validated parking. Everything is yummy & super fresh!