Update on ChefZone the other day I was killing some time so I decided to head down to ChefZone. I…read morerealize I forgot my membership card. I seen a sign to reprint cards $5 fee. I thought ok not a problem the representative at the counter didn't charge me . That is 5 star customer service Wow! Also I noticed they sell Mac knives at a reasonable price if you're looking for knives . Support local

It's a locally owned and operated and part of the Y. Hata Ohana. Their warehouse has gourmet food…read moreand restaurant's supply for food service professionals and home cooks. You can find some local products and gourmet food supplies that you may not be able to find at other places. You will find frozen products and produce in the chiller and containers, utensils & plastic bags and other restaurant supplies. Sometimes they have specials going on and gourmet items that you will need to make your dish a stand out. It great to browse around and see what they have. They have free memberships for Ohana and business memberships. For businesses, can enter 2 hour prior from regular memberships. Although they may not turn away paying customers if they happened to show up early. There's enough free parking available. Recently forgot something in my cart and I took a chance to call if anyone turned it in. Yay, they had it on their log and so grateful. The chef zone's red roof can be seen from afar! It's located at Ualena street and close to Lagoon Drive! Sign up and your card will be ready when the next time you visit again.

Shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. We stumbled upon KYD, Inc. K. Yamada Distributors when we searched our Yelp apps for "shopping". This is an interesting store that has takeout containers, disposable utensils, dressings, jams, canned corned beef, salsa, cleaning products, etc. I paid attention to the "Hot Sale" signs for the best prices and great deals. I found sleeves of cups that my mom likes to use to serve certain desserts. It's challenging to find these disposable cups! I had looked everywhere for them! Now, I find them for $3 ... wow! I think I need to return! I saw packs of plastic spoons for $2. Maybe I should get them for the next family party... Tip: use cash to avoid the 2.5% credit card fee. Also: They asked for a name for the sale... for their records

Locally packed…read more.. The need to support local for various packing items KYD, Inc is an awesome place that does provide materials not just to the retail industry but for the general public as well. Nadine C suggested to check this place out which I'm so happy I did though the location is in the Lagoon Drive area which we all know the parking situation is tough though they do have a few stalls right in front of the biz many do drive by and double park behind you so if you find a street parking it's totally suggested the best way to avoid getting blocked. The door is to the left of the building and is actually the Will Call area though they do have a lot of shelves to display their inventory which does include cleaning chemicals, food containers, gloves and many items that you just don't see like foam trays. Their clearance section items starts from $0.50 with sale items from $1 finding items for your event doesn't have to be pricey. Thank you!

Over 30 years in business!…read more I searched Yelp for jewelry boxes and this business popped up in my inquiry. I'm so happy when I called Island Marketing (IM) and it was open today and allows walk ins. There is a parking lot right in front of its business. Easy access and as you enter IM, there is a compact front showcase section that shows much of what IM carries for wholesale and retail. So many choices here! I met Eric, one of the two owners, who work tirelessly here. It's amazing how much inventory is carried in this business. You may browse around at the variety of boxes, gift bags, baking supplies, ribbons, business stickers and so much more here! Please enjoy the pictures to have a better idea of what is offered here. Prices appear reasonable, with bulk and wholesale discounts available. Support local

It's almost Christmas! The time of year that I bake mini gingerbread people cookies for family and…read morefriends. Last Christmas I used all of my supply of cellophane bags that I used to bag the cookies in. The supplier I used to buy my bags no longer exist. Boo hoo. As you can see, I was in desperate need of finding another supplier. One day when I was checking out my friend Nadine's activity I came across...ISLANDS MARKETING. When I read her review, it was exactly what I was looking for. Yay, I was so happy to hear about this supplier. Finally, I had a day off during the week so I took a ride to Kalihi to check them out. I was blown away the moment I stepped foot into the tiny storefront.! I am a sucker for gift bags, cellophane bags, cute food boxes, containers and packaging supplies. This is the place to come. The prices are reasonable too! Eric the owner was very friendly and helpful. He showed me different types of cellophane bags for my cookies. He recommended that I buy the lip and tape bags to keep my cookies fresh longer. I bought a pack of 100 lip and tape bags as well as other cellophane bags for other purposes. I will definitely be back for more! If you are looking for packaging supplies that are cute and purposeful, come check out ISLANDS MARKETING in Kalihi. You'll thank me for that!

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.

For fancy lei makers this is yer place to go! They have quite the variety of colors, quality. They…read morehave supplies for crocheted leis as well. Cannot give the best advice as I was here hoping to get yarn for crocheting. Sadly, for all of us other crafty yarn workers for apparel, toys, blankets - this is not for you. (unless yer making a really fuzzy shirt or something? ‍) Middle is where I put this s I was really in a mission for other goods - so it a neutral not good or bad.

Yarn lei supplies in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. When my mom calls me, I worry. She hardly ever calls - and when she leaves a message to call her back, I'm ready for the worst.... I called her back as soon as I psyched myself up. Mom had a nervous laugh in her voice, so I braced myself even more... She explained that she and her classmates wanted to do something for the 88 graduates of their high school, Sacred Hearts Academy. They didn't want to give a perishable flower lei, so they thought that a yarn lei would be appropriate. What does that have to do with me? I attended Maryknoll School. Hah! Mom knows that I know how to make a yarn lei - and quite efficiently. I had made 100 lei for my nephew's graduation, so, what's 88 more? Mom also knows that I know where to get supplies at a reasonable price. She suggested that I call Max Imports and see if they're open. It's not easy saying "no" to mom. Thinking about all the sacrifices she made for me over the decades... well... you know... So, of course, mom was right. Max Imports was open. The phone was answered right away and the nice lady on the phone helped me so much. I told her that I needed to make 88 lei. She asked what school and figured out the colors: Yellow grosgrain ribbon - 3 spools White long eyelash yarn - 9 packages Yellow short eyelash yarn - 9 packages Total = $485.34, including tax I told the kind lady that I could be there in about an hour after getting cash from the bank - no problem. That was enough time for her to pull the items from the shelves. When I got to Max Imports in Kalihi, there was metered street parking and a free parking lot next to the warehouse. I went up to the table like she described and rang the "Apple Bell". She appeared quickly and I gave her the cash. She went back inside to get a receipt for me. I found out that her name was Alice. I had seen her before at the Douglas Trade Shows at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center. I had bought yarn and ribbon from them several times in the past. I had even come to this shop to get supplies. Alice was so knowledgeable and pleasant. She even helped me carry a box to my car! As we walked, I thanked her because I know that the prices at Walmart and Longs are higher. She added that those retailers wouldn't have the quantity I needed. She's right! So - if you need to make many lei, come to Max Imports for the best prices and service! Good luck!

Kelly and KC are awesome ! They helped me with repairing and converting my commercial fryers to…read morepropane . Good people and good prices

do not trust this business. they are dishonest and not in integrity. They sold my friend the wrong…read moreitem, knowing it was not what they said it was. When she asked them to mske it right they refused. costing her an unnecessary $4,000. do not ship here!

This is the place to get your kitchen ware!! I stumbled in…read morehere to get some stocking stuffers for Christmas and found this place to be the ultimate kitchen ware store! Go check it out

They have everything you need to open a restaurant from appliances, cookware, pots, etc…read more I mainly came here to get stainless steel pans and pots. It's a little on the pricey side... but I haven't been to another restaurant equipment store so can't really say for sure just comparing to the commercial restaurant pots from Sam's club. They only had a few selection of the things I came in for but ended up getting other things that I forgot I needed as well. Some things didn't have a price label which I felt was inconsistent through out the store... but it's fine. The cashier was friendly and even gave me 10% off my first purchase! Overall a nice warehouse of things for your restaurant business!

Super helpful, and everyone is so friendly. I highly recommend and will continue working with them…read morefor all our commercial kitchen needs.

Mid City Restaurant Supply is open to the public no membership needed . For my job I needed a…read moredigital thermometer for my reading when I cook things . I decided to check Mid City I remember my friend saying they sell all kinds of restaurant merchandise. Located next door to Best Buy 500 Alakawa St. Customer service was on point once I entered the establishment I was greeted and asked if I needed any assistance. I knew what I was looking for so I picked up the items then took to the check out counter . I'll be back in the future to purchase some good kitchen knives. Support local Support local

Shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. We were in the area and had some time, so we decided to investigate... Hawaiian Beauty Products is located at the end of a warehouse. Drive to the end, and you'll see an opening. It's not air-conditioned, but the room of nail polishes has air-conditioning. Some items were on sale. I was tempted, but I keep telling myself that I don't "need" it... Like the Hello Kitty x OPI set... very cute and kind of useful... I asked the nice woman cashier if there was a restroom. She pointed me in the right direction... thank you! I'll tell my friend's daughter about this place. She's taking classes to be an esthetician. She might need manicure tools, hair color, shampoo, conditioner, acetone, etc.

Hidden Beauty…read more.. Hawaiian Beauty Products is basically impossible to find if you're driving but when you're driving up Waiakamilo Road pass the World's Largest Wave Mural it's the building right after that and just go down the driveway which is where you'll see the first sign of this shop. Many parking stalls are reserved for the designated shop so be mindful as they only seem to have just a few stall right in front of the shop. Catering to the beauty professionals mostly for the hairstylist and nail artist the inventory here is quite impressive and seem to carry it all with color, paraffin wax, OPI nail colors and various accessories as well. The shop owners are very friendly and welcoming even has restroom is so greatly appreciated. Thank you!