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    Foodland

    4.2 (482 reviews)
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    Open • 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Foodland!
    Frankie M.

    We've been to Hawaii many times! Sadly, I've never walked into a Foodland before today. Amazing! It's Hawaii's largest locally owned and operated grocery store chain. And they've got everything! It is widely regarded by locals and visitors as having some of the best grocery-store poke (like spicy ahi and shoyu varieties) sold deli-style by the pound. Unfortunately, we were not there for the poke. My wife was on a mission to find my son his fav bread- ube pandesal. And her personal fav- butter mochi. For the life of me, I couldn't find either or. But thanks to a staff member who offered to help, we secured the goods! And both my son and wife scored big-time. Not only did she help us locate our two essential products, but she also made some really good food recommendations for the future (as we were already stuffed from eating breakfast earlier). Overall, I was really impressed with my first time visiting. The grocery store is clean, well organized, and fully staffed! I can't wait to be in Hawaii again so that I can pay them a visit and try the famous poke!

    Terrence C.

    I know this is a grocery store but the poke here is amazing!!! The worker was so kind, she let me sample everything I was interested in and explained which ones were fresh / frozen. Both still tasted wonderful but definitely worth getting the fresh poke!!! Utensils available at the front, don't forget to grab a drink while you check out.

    Kevin W.

    Foodland Market City branch located in the Market City Shopping Mall on Harding Avenue. Nice store that serves the Kaimuki and Kapahulu area. As you enter on your left will be the Floral department which features fresh flowers, arrangements, lei's, and balloons . After you past the floral department you'll find the Deli and Bakery departments. They have a nice selection of pastries, breads, and ready to eat foods. You're sure to be impressed by their produce and meat / seafoods departments. Nice produce also features Organic vegetables. The seafood department is well known for serving up some of the tastiest Poke on the island. Sales associates and cashiers are very knowledgeable and efficient. Check out their website for their weekly specials and recipes.

    Jessica M.

    This stir was nice and spacious! Lots of fresh poke selection the prices were reasonable for some items and overly priced for others! They also have huge bakery selection and lots of Hawaiian foods and desserts. The staff was knowledgeable but not many available besides the front of the store! I don't like Poke but it would be a Poke lovers dream! Overall worth visiting this location was just okay nothing spectacular l:

    Hannah W.

    Just like everyone has said - best poke! The widest selection of poke you can possibly imagine! Don't forget your shrimp chips :) I could eat this everyday and the perfect lunch to pickup on your way to the beach!

    Cynthia W.

    The poke here is good for the price! You get a ticket in the back and wait for your number. I got spicy salmon, fresh salmon, and one of the ahi poke. The worker was friendly and gave me input on what to get. This grocery store was a little busy. We got several snacks. I was sad I could not find the pineapple gummies here. Was hoping to buy them here rather than an ABC store.

    Furikake salmon, secret sauce ahi
    Heidy P.

    Went in for the poke bowl and I was not disappointed. So so so many options! You gotta take a number and wait a bit, but it moved quickly

    Spicy
    Daphne M.

    10/10. The line is long but the service is super quick. Hubby, my daughter and I got the Poké bowls and OMG. Amazing. Tasty and fresh. Definitely will be back before vaca is over and I highly recommend!!

    Spicy tuna, fresh salmon, fresh hamachi
    Jonathan F.

    Man. I went to Foodland twice in my 3 days here. I loooooooooove their poke. Prob not the best on the island compared to poke restaurants but it has such a wide selection. For grocery store poke it is ELITE. You go in and it's straight up a massive grocery store and you can find the poke section. They have seated areas where you can eat your food as well. Don't expect a restaurant experience you are literally grabbing and going here. Favs were the spicy tuna, hamachi, and Hawaiian style/shoyu tuna. The wasabi salmon wasn't bad either. Ordered a side of rice to eat with this. I could eat this everyday literally. Previous years had the California one which was solid.. Wanted the spicy salmon but they didn't have it Anyways, every time I go to Hawaii I'm coming here forsure.

    Foodland frozen California roll & Hawaiian style poke

    Foodland Market City is my fav place to pick-up poke. This location has more regular shoppers who know what they want (I always get limu ahi) than tourists asking for samples, so more civil and line moves faster than Foodland Farms Ala Moana. Market City store also offers samples of its Maika'i brand specials, and has good selection of Asian foods that will save you trip to Chinatown. Foodland Market City staff are friendly and helpful. Foodland is relatively pricey, compared to Times or Whole Foods 365, so stick to weekly specials; if age 60+, shop on Thursday for 5% discount!

    garlic salmon
    Vivian T.

    the line is relatively long and it's pretty packed. If you are in waikiki you need to get it. I got the looks by the pound and LOVED it. It was worth the wait. The fish is so fresh and seasoned to perfection! And you can get samples of you are unsure of which fish to get, but the lines are fast, so try to eye the menu and pick what you want fast.

    Hot dishes
    Brenda D.

    Super clean store. I love how organized it is. Most supermarkets feel chaotic but this store was actually peaceful and pleasant. They have a great selection of fresh seafood. Everything is organized. I really enjoyed shopping. Staff was friendly and helpful!

    Poke Bar
    Michelle C.

    Stopped by Foodland and picked up a half-pound of limu ahi poke, and it absolutely hit the spot. The ticketed counter went by fast, so it's always a nice spot to stop by especially when in a rush. The poke tasted incredibly fresh, with nice big chunks of ahi and just the right amount of saltiness from the limu. Simple, clean flavors done right, exactly what you want from good poke. Would definitely get this flavor again and honestly a must have at the beach!

    Spicy mayo tuna, and spicy tuna poke.

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    At what time does the market start selling poke?

    0900

    When do they stop serving poke at foodland?

    Sundays - Thursdays until 8pm, Fridays and Saturdays until 9pm! This is specifically for Market City location, other locations may differ I believe.

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    “. During my time in Oahu, we made multiple trips to this location and always made sure to get a pound of poke”

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    Foodland Farms

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    2.1 mi•Ala Moana
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    OMFG -- there needs to be one of these EVERYWHERE…read more The musubi was SO good. I ended up getting about five of them plus a drink and still spent under $20, which honestly feels unheard of these days. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were satisfying, and every bite was ridiculously good. I was basically having a food-gasm the entire time. Affordable, fresh, delicious, and dangerously easy to keep ordering more. I'm already wishing there was one closer to me. 10/10, would absolutely come back.

    Take out food area adding a lot of variety since I was there last. Employees diligently checking…read moreon food and filling quickly. Great $6.00 selections and $6.00 per pound selections. Poke bowls still a big draw. I saw the clerk give a gentleman three large raw oysters with his two-choice poke bowl. What a deal! They have bowls with salad instead of rice. A lot of grab-and-go options if you don't want to wait. Staff at self-checkout ready and offer chopsticks or forks. I haven't been here for a while so be aware of changes in parking in the area. Makes it easier to find a space to stop by and pick up a poke bowl but you'll for more than an hour. Lots of senior citizens (I'm one!) so patience and careful navigation required!

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    Don Quijote - 100% Kona coffee prices have skyrocketed!

    Don Quijote

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Don Quijote has been on Kaheka Street - the old site of Daiei, before being acquired by Don Quijote…read moreUSA - for a couple of decades. Did a bit of impromptu shopping and got what I wanted but I also picked up the Sakeru Long Gummy. It is a gummy candy from Japan, I chose the grape flavor over the peach. The Sakeru Gummy was part of a Japanese ad campaign that had an 11 part TV series of commercials that were dramatic vignettes. It was called "Long Long Man" - watch it on youtube and thank me later...hilarious happy(?) ending. It was pretty good, as a gummy goes. Kids don't eat the Sakeru Long Gummy and don't watch the commercials. Also, there is a ruler on the back of the package - and males, don't get cocky, it is in cm's.

    I got off work kind of late and wanted to grab something to eat, but I wasn't really sure where to…read morego. I ended up stopping at Don Quijote to see what they had in the prepared-food section. I saw the katsu curry and figured it was chicken, so I grabbed it without really paying attention to the label. I got back to my car, started eating, and pretty quickly realized, "Wait, this doesn't taste like chicken." Then it hit me--it was pork katsu. I have to be careful with pork because it can trigger a gout attack for me, so obviously this was not what I was hoping for. But I was hungry, had already bought it, and figured I wasn't going to return a prepared meal, so I ate it anyway. That said, the food itself was actually pretty good. My issue is more with the labeling. If something is simply called "katsu," you may not necessarily know what kind of meat you're getting. I think it would be helpful if the prepared foods were clearly labeled as chicken katsu, pork katsu, etc., because there are people who can't or don't eat certain types of meat. So overall, the katsu curry was pretty good--but buyer beware. Pay attention to exactly what you're buying, because you might not get what you assumed you were getting.

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    Safeway - Aloha Spirit!

    Safeway

    3.3(568 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    10/2/26 I live Safeway Kapahulu, not only for the pharmacy…read morebut also the excellent intelligent customer service. Yesterday was $5 Friday. I wanted to buy the Dreyers ice cream 2/$5. What a great deal! But all of the cartons of ice cream were soft! Squeezable soft. Totally unacceptable One if the employees used his good, intelligence and not so common sense.... Great customer service issued us rain checks! I will be back. Also great that they gave HSFCU right there in store

    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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    Walmart - There goes Princess Peach *4/14/24

    Walmart

    2.8(899 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Visit September 2026:…read more Never thought I would review a Walmart but hey, this one was a fun stop as part of our HI trip. This is definitely a place to go to to get some pasalubong for the family in the mainland. Multitude of souvenirs, shirts, and yummy treats. Prices were pretty good and tax here is way lower than in CA. I did have to ask for help finding an item and the "aunty" who helped me was so sweet. This site shares a parking structure with a Sam's Club (three hours free) but it wasn't ticketed anyways.

    I stopped by Walmart after work hoping to cash my paycheck since my bank had already closed by the…read moretime I got off at 4:00 PM. I went to the Money Services counter, where I was told the fee to cash my check would be $8, which I was fine with. The associate tried twice to cash my check, but both attempts were denied. She told me she couldn't do the transaction and went off to lunch. I tried getting someone else to help me but he stated he was an operator not a manager. So her co-worker explained to me that it wasn't an issue with my identification. At first, I thought it might have been because the address on my passport wasn't current, so I provided another form of identification along with a piece of mail showing my name and mailing address. Unfortunately, that didn't make a difference. The associate explained that it may have been because it was my first time cashing a check of that amount at Walmart and suggested that I go directly to my bank instead. While I appreciated the associate's efforts in explaining it to me, the experience was still extremely disappointing. I had planned to use the money to buy groceries, but since I couldn't access my funds, I had to return everything I had picked out and leave empty-handed. It was a frustrating and discouraging end to an already long workday. I understand that policies and verification systems are in place for security, but I wish there had been a clearer explanation or an alternative solution to make it right with me. I was so disappointed, I just deposited the check through my own Chase mobile banking. A bank I haven't used in over a year and a half since I moved to Hawai'i. To make matters worse, the employees started discussing my situation in the corner in Tagalog as if I wasn't right there. I wish people didn't do that. Speak in another language thinking other people don't understand you. I speak Visaya, English, and Tagalog by the way. I was born in the Philippines and understand the language... It was just a very discouraging encounter. I walked out of Walmart trying not to sob because after two weeks of waiting for a paycheck, and not being able to go to the bank with my work hours, it's been incredibly difficult to have money in my pocket. I was really counting on Walmart to take care of me today. So, reluctantly, I took a picture of my check instead and deposited it through my mobile phone and now I have to wait days for it to go through. What a rough day.

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    Walmart - Soooo cute better together ornaments in pairs! Had to put the baby Snoopy and yoda?

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

    Tamashiro Market

    4.5(449 reviews)
    4.1 mi•Kalihi
    •$$

    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 - See? I told you they were huge!!!

    See? I told you they were huge!!!

    Tamashiro Market
    Tamashiro Market

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