Mochi filled with fresh fruit in Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii…read more.. My hunt for fresh peach mochi was fierce. I went twice to the Kaka'ako Farmer's Market and they had sold out early - my second attempt, they were out by 8am! I even tried the Pearlridge Farmer's Market... they only had the strawberry mochi! At least I got the Strawberry mochi from the Kaka'ako Farmer's Market on my first visit and the Fresh pineapple mochi on my second visit. Both times, the kind lady told me to go to the Sunday morning Farmer's Market at Mililani High School. So, I did! I arrived at 7:30am, but Daizu-Tei was nowhere to be found! I began to panic as I circled around and looked at each vendor again. It was a relief when I saw the lady and her daughter setting up their booth at the far endbof the parking lot. Whew! I was first in line! She set out the menus and to my delight, they had Pear mochi AND Peach mochi! Both were offered with and without sweet white beans. I ordered one of each and took them home to cut up, photograph, and enjoy! Ahhh! Delicious!!! The search is over! Now I know where to get fresh fruit mochi - it's worth the drive to Mililani! This Farmer's Market is less crowded, has lots of free parking, and all options of mochi are available! Tip: An added plus is that the weather is cooler in Mililani because it is at a higher elevation and is further from the beach!

Delicious and fresh fruit Mochi. The strawberry was so juicy and sweet and the Mochi was soft,…read moresticky and delicious. Saw them at Kakaako on Saturday but don't have cash. Was at the Mililani market on Sundays and tried it there. Highly recommend. No preservatives so she recommended eating right away.

I have never been so disappointed with a local business, especially being born and raised here…read more I've been trying all week to buy poi balls. Before today, I had already stopped by 2-3 different times, but each time I left empty handed. Today, I finally made it there again, waited in line, and there was only one customer ahead of me. The employee, an older woman, didn't acknowledge me while helping the other customer, which I understood, so I waited patiently for about 5-8 minutes. What was especially frustrating is that while I was standing there waiting, it would have been nice if she had simply let me know they were only accepting cash that day. That would have saved me from waiting in line only to find out when it was finally my turn. Even a simple sign posted at the counter would have made a huge difference. It just felt like there was a lack of basic customer courtesy and communication. When it was finally my turn to order, I was told their system was down and they were only accepting cash. At that point I was already frustrated because I had parked far away. I asked where the nearest ATM was, and she vaguely said it was "somewhere in the food court" without giving clear directions. I ended up wandering around looking for an ATM, and by then I was so overwhelmed and frustrated that I just left. I tried calling several times throughout the day, but no one ever answered the phone. After a few hours, I decided to give them one more chance, even though it's out of the way for me. I called again with no answer, but I figured she might have been the only employee working and too busy to answer. When I arrived, they were sold out. After spending an entire week trying to purchase something as simple as poi balls, making multiple trips, waiting in line, searching for an ATM, and never being able to reach anyone by phone, I'm extremely disappointed. Better communication, answering the phone, posting when you're cash only, or updating customers when items are sold out would have saved me a lot of time and frustration. Unfortunately, this experience has convinced me not to return, and I can't recommend this business based on the service I received.

We got their dozen pack w/ poi drizzle- it was so good! Super hot so we had to wait a bit to bite…read moreinto them. I miss it when they used to be bigger pieces on a stick, but this is a fun alternative where more people can take bites and share! For reference, we went to their truck during an Food, Family, Craft event at the old Toys R Us building in Pearlridge- sorry can't think of the name right now ~

The first sip is exactly what I expected. Delicious! I have been in love with mango Vaifala since…read morethe first time I tried it this week. I love that you get the fresh drink with fresh fruit chunk bites with it too. It's like you get a drink and a snack at the same time. I recommend this drink to everyone! Please support local, everyone. This business is located at the front entrance of Walmart Kapolei today.

My church was having a craft fair and I was delighted to find them here! I've been meaning to try…read moreout their drinks for a very long time but there was always a long line. So today I was very lucky there was no line. I really wanted to try the pineapple, but I'm on restrictions so I can't have any citrus. I heard the banana coconut was good too but it was not available. So I got the watermelon. I loved it! It was very refreshing. Every sip I would get the small pieces of the blended watermelon. I would have gone back to get more but I didn't finish my 32oz drink. I love that they don't skimp on the drink either. You know like some places they pack it with ice so there's very minimal drink. Here they put enough ice to keep it cold and maximize the drink.

Hands down the best Acai bowls! I love that they make their own blend of acai. Their cookie dough…read moreis bomblicious! I used to go every week when their was the Waipahu storefront. It has been a long time since I had their Acai bowl, but last night I had the chance to check them out at Night Market at the Waipahu Shopping Plaza. The owner aunty Barbra is such a sweetheart. I was grateful for her generosity. I highly recommend checking them out!

BEST ACAI BOWL ON THE ISLAND!!! I can't get enough of 808 Urban Bowls. Their Acai sorbet is the…read moreperfect consistencty every time and double cookie dough scoops are a must.

Came here for the first time. The trucks definitely beats going to the actually store where the…read moreline is endless and the parking is horrendous. When I arrived, there was no line. Ordered a dozen malasadas (half original and half cinnamon). Both are my favorite flavors and both came out huge and super warm. Staff are friendly and fast. Tons of parking as it's located along the corner of the large parking lot across the old Sears.

Cute malasadas truck! We ordered a variety of malasadas I was hoping they had Guava or lillikoi -…read moreno such luck. But what we ordered was piping hot!

Obsessed with this Bake you a Smile! I love their mochi…read moreparfaits (banana cookie butter being my favorite), and their fruit mochis. I love how fresh the mochi is and how it doesn't get hard when refrigerated! First time trying the mango mochi, it was so good and refreshing with real mango inside!

Their mochi is always so popular and I go to their pop ups at Nordstrom and Kahala Mall! Everything…read moreis so delicious but I ALWAYS get their chi chi dango filled mochi. The mochi is so soft and perfectly powdered so it doesn't stick to the paper. My biggest pet peeve is when the mochi sticks to the paper... Not a good vibe. At all. Bake You A Smile is one of my favorite mochis to get on-island. Service is quick and I suggest to check their Instagram because they will always post where they are and what they will be selling.

Really yummy, fluffy treat!…read more Service was friendly and welcoming. Mav's is a one-trick pony, so no need for overthinking here. 1) Choose your quantity 2) Choose your flavor Cash and cards accepted. The cinnamon sugar flavor was delish! There were other flavors like some kinda special coconut/haupia blend (?) and Fruity Pebbles, but you can't go wrong with the classic. I had expectations about the donut texture, but boy, was I wrong. It wasn't like any cake or yeast donut... it was light, airy, and fluffy like a pillow! They were also a one-biter, so my dozen went bye-bye fairly quickly... haha! At first, I thought this would be one of those "try it once and move on" kind of spots, but I actually really enjoyed it and can totally see myself going back. The price could be a bit lower tho (they're tiny!), but I get it - mall rent, even for a kiosk, isn't cheap. Hope you love it! :)

Shoutout to Mav and their delicious mini-donuts!…read more This is one of the best donuts I've tried in a long while. The dough, friedness, and unique flavor coating is extremely delicious. I really liked their fruity pebbles flavoring. I appreciate how delicious they are and would definitely try again. They are almost cooked to order and are excellent. Their staff is kind and extremely friendly. Satisfy your sweet tooth and continue shopping.

Butter Mochi at the Pearlridge Farmer's Market…read more.. My good friend's birthday was last week. We were supposed to go out and celebrate... then the second StayAtHome Order happened for Oahu. My friend was so bummed that she didn't want to do anything for her birthday even though she took off from work. I finally convinced her to go with me to the Pearlridge Farmer's Market on Saturday, September 5. Picking her up at 7:30am from her house in Kaneohe sealed the deal. We were going to have a Fun Foodie Adventure! Finding the entrance to the Pearlridge Farmer's Market was challenging. I thought that it was located by Sears where the Leonard's Malasadamobile is. Nope. We drove up by the Pieology/Macy's area... nope. We looked around the Gen/Uncle's parking lot... and around Ross... nope. We read a review that stated it was near Pali Momi... not really. The entrance is on Moanalua Road, between Ross and Kaonohi Street. We walked around and nothing really caught our attention until we found Lanikai Mochi. I was really drawn to the owner, Janet Ishikawa, who started the business in January of 2020 after her husband told her to either do it or stop talking about starting a business. Haha! We all need someone to help us make our dreams become realities, right? Anyway, Janet was very friendly and answered my questions logically. I have tried to make butter mochi in the past and failed because my recipes turn out too oily, too sticky, and leave a fingerprint on the top when I cut the mochi to separate the sticky squares and place them into cupcake papers. Janet explained that each of her mochi have crusts on all 4 sides of the squares. That means that she has molds into which the batter is poured and individual pieces are baked, then popped out of the molds into perfect shapes! The finished products are professionally wrapped and labeled with a list of ingredients used and expiration dates! Wow! That's excellent work! There were many flavors to choose from. I narrowed down to four and gave them each an award: Original flavor: The Purist's Award - for those who enjoy the basic, simple things in life. Peanutbutter Mochi: Best Dressed (because it was topped with a peanut - nice attention to detail!) Ube Mochi: Best Texture! I believe that there were some bits of Macadamia nuts which enhanced the chew factor and pumped up the flavor! Yes! Note: The color is natural, so it doesn't look purple. Lilikoi Mochi: Best Tasting! I was totally caught off guard and expecting to not enjoy this Passionfruit mochi as much as I did! It reminded me of a lemon bar, but not as tart. The smooth bounciness was a pleasant experience! I'm so glad that I tried these local flavors of Lanikai Mochi. It makes me want to go back for the Matcha, Kona Coffee, and Banana Nut varieties! Good luck to Janet Ishikawa and her Hot and New Business! Thanks for sharing your creative and delicious talents with us!

The mochi had good taste. The filling was also good I would buy it again I will let others know…read moreabout the mochi