I like this place better than pacific super ... more choices and more Filipino goodies . The turo…read moreturo is better, the bakery has a lot of sweets from my childhood

I saw a post on IG about a beef bone soup with noodles that I wanted to try. It took about 20…read moreminutes from the time I ordered, till my food was ready. Odd, as nothing really needed to be "cooked" very long. I noticed immediately that a majority of the tables were disgusting and there are flies buzzing around. In any case, I still decided to order my food as "dine in." I did some shopping while I was waiting, and of course, while I was standing in line (almost 20 minutes later) my beeper went off. You cannot silence it, so I ended up abandoning my place in one of the three cash register lines. Since there are only 3 lines, they do not move quickly. This is prime time on a Saturday, mind you. I went to turn in the beeper and get my soup. The soup comes in a flaming box with a bowl shaped opening with feet, where the stainless seet bowl sits. Now, I get that the flaming box is meant to keep your soup hot... However, WE ARE IN HAWAII. The ambient temperature isn't going to cool down the soup dramatically. IN FACT, I HAVE BEEN SITTING HERE WAITING FOR THE FLAME TO GO OUT, BECAUSE MY SOUP IS TOO HOT TO EAT. Additionally, because the bowl sits on feet, the beef bones weight keeps spilling the soup off one end. The soup is delicious, but this is the stupidest execution and presentation of something meant to be delicious and simple. Also, if the bowl is too hot to hold and drink from... soup spoons would be awesome. ‍

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

Been going here since I was younger and it's one of my favorite places to get Filipino desserts!…read moreIt's always fun walking around the market seeing all the fresh vegetables, seafood, meats, specialty products, and food stands. They accept credit card (usually for purchases over $10) and you can withdraw cash from the ATM out front. It's kept clean and stays busy on the weekends, and it's great hearing the community of all ages gathered here

My friends took me to this market. To my surprise, it was an indoor farmers' market!!!! They had…read moreall of your tropical fruits and vegetables like parda, pako, chayote leaves, etc. Yes! They had soursop for $1.99/lb! I bought a small and a large one, so sweet. They even had Filipino foods there. I had an Ilocos empanada. I never knew this empanada existed. It was so good dipped in garlic vinegar. I have to say, I'm so glad my friends brought me here since it was hard to find a farmers' market near Ko'Olina. Mahalo!

This is my go to Asian Market in Hawaii. It is less busy and has better customer service compared…read moreto other places. They have a great variety of Asian goodies. They offer fish cleaning and frying. As you check out, they also give deli coupons after purchasing a certain amount. You can redeem your deli coupons for free food at the deli area of the supermarket. My go to are--avocado shake, smelt fish, pancit bihon, & pork guisantes. Happy Shopping!

Why do the ladies at the front of the store behind the glass counters always never smile or greet…read morethe customers. I get friendlier greeting from. The cashiers. Honestly it makes me feel unwelcome and discourages me to want to shop there.

Great selection of seafood and other Asian Goods. They live seafood and a huge selection of…read moresashimi. Staff is friendly and the place is clean. I come here when I want a sashimi fix. This place is often times cheaper that Don Quijote when it comes to on the go seafood. The sashimi trays are great and nicely presented. The poke is different as they have things like scallop mayo. What's great about this place is that it's right next to Don Quijote. Lots of parking. Overall, if you want a place to find a bite to eat or you need some asian goods for your house, this is the place to go.

First visit. The place reminded me of an Asian Costco. With rows and rows of selections, surprised…read morethey didn't carry what I went in for. I was about to buy a container of their ocean salad. It looked kind of watery and lighter green. I then noticed the label having something like "previously frozen" on it. Yikes, no wonder it looked odd. I put the container back on the shelf and left. First time and likely my last.

Best food variety, great taste and poki does not have all of the grissle and is fresh. Staff is…read morecordial and helpful and suggest you order in advance and pick up to avoid the long lines. My rating over 10++

Been coming here for a few years now usually on a Saturday morning when they first open. The…read moresecurity guard at the front is really kind and makes it feel like an exclusive club to get in. They've also put down more markers for customer parking which has been helpful in picking up food from here. The line can be long at times but they keep it moving quickly once you get inside. Hubs and I started dabbling beyond our usual kalbi and garlic chicken combo and crunchy garlic with tater tots. We tried a new addition to their menu: poké nachos. I've seen these elsewhere on island but their wontons are freshly fried, spiced with furikake, and don't feel too heavy. It's a nice vehicle to eat their poke and comes with Taegu as well as crab and seaweed salad. Did I have it twice in one week? Also yes. Their fish patties are moist and flavorful. Can't go wrong with their poke selection, good mouthfeel, fresh fish, and flavors are delicious. The energy here is fast paced and all the workers are kind/ answer questions. Will definitely be trying more tastes from here.

There is a cute little shop in the Hoopili neighborhood. Little Manila Market is now in Ewa! My…read morefamily came to check it out. Although it's small, it has a lot of things to choose from. They have snacks, drinks, frozen food, eggs, canned goods, some dry goods, soap, and hair care. The majority of the items are geared toward Filipino goods, hence the name Little Manila Market. I love that we have a convenience store like this here. My daughter has been passing by with her friends to grab snacks after school. I was able to grab things for dinner, which made it really convenient. Overall, it's exactly what this neighborhood needed. Can't wait to see what else they will bring to this place.

Good deals at this spot! They got vinegar and sweet longanisa in the freezer and just good basic…read morestuff for the house. Pancit canton, patis, mung beans. All good stuff

A small quaint older building in Waipahu. A few businesses are open here. Hair salons , a church,…read moreand more. Two entrances available. Parking is free but a bit tight during the weekends. Da Bolalohan BBQ and grill is next door. Good Filipino food here. There are bathrooms available for use, however you will need a key to gain access. Service depends on where you are visiting. I enjoy the place I go to.

Stopped by because there was an open market in the parking lot. Most vendors sold almost the same…read moretype of vegetables, but I was still excited and went quite overboard on my purchases. I decided to walk inside of the shopping center, and there was just a couple of vendors set up inside. I can tell from when I entered, that nothing appealed to me so we left without looking further. Otherwise, most of the shop was totally empty. This center is quite spacious with a lobby area with seats, the parking area has lots of parking. This place is located in the old Arakawa's in Waipahu. Not sure if I'll return except maybe to the open market...

Recently check out the new brand name of Times supermarket combined with Don Quijote feels very…read morestrange in a good way . I like it because you can do your grocery shopping along with anything related w/Don Quijote . For example I like their small automotive aisle along with all the Japanese snacks . I was impressed they imported snack from Osaka Expo which was held about 1 month ago while I was up there myself in Osaka . The layout of the store consists Don Quijote items in the middle of the store and everything else is Times supermarket. Support local

Overall a good place for a decent lunch…read more Got the hamburger steak and it was good! Came with one patty and two scoops of rice so not a huge portion. Overall a good place in a pinch...

Foodland Fatms has a commercial with their $6 Eats every day from Monday through Friday. Had to…read morewait for Kuala Longs Pharmacy to come back from lunch so this was a good chance to check this out. Today was Tuesday so it was BBQ Bowl day. They had 5 choices to choose from: Char Siu Pork, Miso Chicken, Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Smoke Meat and Teriyaki Chicken. These selections come with rice and your choice of Kim Chee, pickled onions or pickled cucumbers. I ordered the Char Siu Pork, Spicy Bulgogi and Teriyaki Chicken bowls with either pickled onions or cucumbers. After we all started eating, I realized I forgot to take pics of the food. I was bummed because I wanted to show how much food I got. All I can say is...for $6, they gave choke amount of food and it was very tasty including the side veggies! The following is what they're offering: - Monday: Kalua Pork Burrito - Tuesday: BBQ Bowl - Wednesday: Loaded Nachos - Thursday: Noodle Bowls - Friday: Kalua Pork Bowl, Mini Bento, $6/lb. Hot/Cold Bar, Select Sandwiches The 2 guys that were serving the food was very nice, helpful and friendly. Not sure if other days have more than one choice like today but I'm definitely coming back to try something else.

We absolutely LOVE $6 deals at Foodland!…read more Here's the weekly deals: Mondays: $6 Kalua Pork Burritos Tuesdays: $6 Create Your Own BBQ Bowls Wednesdays: $6 Loaded Nachos Thursdays: $6 Create Your Own Ramen Bowl Fridays: $6/lb Hot or Cold Bar, mini bentos, & other Friday deals. This week, they featured their new 4 pack of Ube Cinnamon Rolls for $6! They also have so many more $6 deals which are clearly marked with $6 signs and are always changing. For Pi Day (3/14) they had pies for $6! Be sure to sign up for their email and text to get the latest deals! Although Foodland has so much more to offer like their own line of reusable bags, a bar, fresh cut meats, and so much more, I just love going for all their $6 deals!