There were only about 4-5 food trucks when I visited, and it felt small. Around 6 PM, the area had very few people. There was some live music, but it seemed more like a quick stop for tourists rather than a real night market. I didn't try any food because the atmosphere wasn't appealing, so I left quickly. read more

Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a green luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout read more

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Evening and overcast --I prefer this time of day, I don't do well with strong sunlight Parked at restaurant row--short block walk. $6 flat evening rate l. It was busy when we entered and even busier when we exited, around 7:20 Arrived at 5:30--lines and busy. One truck already ran out of an option. Linaka's Pastele Plate and Gandule rice--yum, tasty Dragon Fruit Tea in mason jar $14.66 (also two smaller cup sizes). I had the Sunset--Dragon Fruit and Lilikoi. Lilikoi --standout flavor. Dragon fruit--subtle. Waffle dogs. I love KC waffle dogs. This one doesn't have the crispy edges, I love that part, it was missed. The Teri Mayo--Teri sauce is really strong. We wanted to try Da Bald Guy--super long line and Kalbi sold out. All plates $20. They were selling Mango Otai. We'll try to catch them in Kahuku. The three stars for the event--My friend and I prefer smaller plates--to try different dishes. The trucks served full plate lunches. Lines were long. So we didn't go to many trucks. Lots of space for crowds so it felt manageable at the time we went. (A Fall Kailua evening food event we attended last year--stands lined up both sides of the street --we could barely move). Outdoor area food trucks, jewelry/clothing, near HMart pet wares, two fenced area beer gardens with wrist bands. The Barn --featured Hana Tea, Kanile'a, and other shops. Also a music stage. The Salt businesses looked crowded too. I hope all the vendors and businesses did well! read more

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Went here with friends! The food selection and trucks they have is alright! I thought it would be bigger and lots of trucks like OC night market in LA but i cant complain, the food is amazing! And love the drink i got from the truck strawberry pineapple flavor from tropics truck read more

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Fun spot. Not a lot of food choices but maybe because it's new. The music was great and had places to sit and eat. Parking is free which is a huge plus. read more

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A night in Kaka'ako is always a fun place to explore, and just be entertained! The Honolulu Night Market at Our Kaka'ako is indeed a fabulous adventure into the biggest street/block party filled to the brim with all things local...food, retail and culture. I've been to so many and each and every one is very unique where you can find either fashion runway stage, live street art, or even a dance night in the barn. I just love the vibe SALT and surrounding Our Kaka'ako brings with the vibrant art we're so blessed to have and this particular night (November 19th) there was actually much more shopping just perfect for the holidays and the party went further down to Ya-ya's. Tonight I was fortunate to have gone after work so I kept it short but found some awesome treats. Some straw toppers to add to my holiday gift giving and some cheesecake cups (OG, Strawberry and Cookie Butter) of course I got one of each to share...ate the Strawberry which of course omg was yummy!! Not too sweet as the Strawberries was just perfect as I tried to get an even scoop of it all in every bite. Walked further down and honestly wasn't in the mood to wait too long for anything found something that would just exactly work for me. Ya-Ya's Chophouse & Seafood and tonight they had two items - Steak Kebabs - Fat Fried Rice with TAB (aka Thick Ass Bacon lol!) I seriously wanted the fried rice but thought that the Steak Kebabs was more sensible for me personally and it came with two kebabs each fully loaded with steak, mushrooms, peppers and onions with a huge scoop of rice! So many options I really was considering including Henna from Henna Happens, Birria Tacos from Dolce Vita, Corn from Corn Onoz Hawaii but though there's always a next time yes!?! I remember pre-pandemic Yelp had a booth here and hoping as things return to normalcy that we'll see it back again one day (hint hint!) Absolutely love this Honolulu Night Market as it offers so many cultural coolness that you can't find anywhere else! Thank you! read more

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The Honolulu Night Market was very crowded. The lines were long and slow-moving, at least at the food truck that we ate from. While the chicken katsu and noodles were good, I did not find the approximately forty-five minute wait to be worth it. This was a fun experience, overall, as there are so many vendors here. We took a ride share to and from the Honolulu Night Market, so I am unsure how the parking situation is here. read more

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Lots of food booths, bad thing were the long lines that moved slowly. Need more organizing of lines,very hard to move around with lines crossing the pathway. Need more parking. Good idea just needs work, maybe check out "What the Truck" located in Waikele Shopping Center, near Petco. We ended up eating at the Food Court at Ala Moana. read more

Amazing variety of options! This kind of crowd is something I've avoided since the pandemic, but that day I was lost in excitement for eating. Spent 2 hours exploring, shopping, eating, drinking and what not! There are multiple locations where there's live music, one being just beside the waikiki beach that takes place every Wednesday and Saturday. They have a small stage where the localites display some simple hula skills, which is fun to watch. Came across one more band that truly impressed me. It's a family of 3 that has formed a band named FREE LITTLE BIRDS. They are simply great. They are on guitars, ukulele, and one's a singer cum rapper, and the girl's voice is very catchy, very melodious. Very talented young group that can go really far with some more encouragement! read more

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Had a great time, lots of kitschy vendors, good vendors, beverages and great music!! Seating is tough, but wait awhile and you'll hook it up

I went to the night market in Kaneohe. It only had four vendors and two jewelry tents. I was able to walk through the entire night market in five minutes or less. Food that was offered did not even look good. read more

If you do not like large crowds, this is not the place for you. You can easily come here and get stuck in a line for an hour and none of the food trucks are anything new you can definitely go to their individual food trucks on separate days because chances are your only gonna get to one or two anyway. The parking itself wasn't bad, but I would also not bring kids here. Some people had absolutely no self-awareness and my kids were so hungry by the time we left! $20 for a stick of chicken is crazy!!! i'm not saying that the vendors were not good, but I am saying that you should not come here hungry and their pockets need to be full read more

Block party in Honolulu... For years, I've had a mental block about going to the Honolulu Night Market. Why? Traffic, crowds, lack of parking, long lines for expensive food were some of the reasons why I stayed away. What made me go this time? 1) FREE tote bag from Hawaiian Airlines with a floral print from designer, Jana Lam. It was given to the first 1000 customers. We got there at 4:30pm and were first in line for the opening at 6pm. 2) My friends - they made time fly by quickly. Standing in line for 1.5 hours was fun with them! Thank you! You made my dream come true! And... it was Jessica's first visit to the Honolulu Night Market five years ago! Happy anniversary! Note: we parked on the street for free. Signs are tricky, so we asked a police officer if we could park on Auahi Street. He said only green, red, and blue vehicles may park there. My car is silver. Awww...shucks! Nah... he was joking! He said he'd watch my car for me... LOL! Anyway, Honolulu Night Market is a great place to go for food that you normally can't get. There are unusual eats and businesses that are starting out. Just chance 'em! They are worth the price because admission is free! If you go at 6pm, it probably isn't as crowded as later on! P.S. There are other vendors selling items besides food - didn't get to see them all. Also, there was a stage for possibly live music. I had to leave early to get to work... (super sad face)... read more

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Loved this place!!! It is a must go to place before you buy all your take home gifts for the family!! Loved all the snacks and even the juices too!! Prices were a little high one the food but the gifts made up for it !! And you can always bargain!! read more

This place is all around a good vibe whether you're with friends or date night! Lots of choices! read more

It wasn't that great. The food was okay. The gross part there was too many flies. I felt that I was moving my hands every 3 to 5 seconds trying to swamp them away. read more

Market is finally back open! Brought the family Sat night (6/25/22) and it was awesome. The website said 6-10pm, but we got there a little after 5 and most vendors were already set up. I recommend getting there early if you have kids, it gets pretty packed by 7:00. Tons of awesome food choices, clothing, jewelry, live music, etc. The market was much larger than I was expecting. Definitely worth visiting! read more

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Geez, what has taken me so long to write a review for the Honolulu Night Market which has been taking place on a monthly basis since August 2012?! The HNM has expanded tremendously since its beginnings but has basically set up in the same area on Auahi Street yet had temporarily moved to Cooke Street and to Ala Moana Boulevard until construction of SALT At Our Kaka'ako completed. The HNM is a vibrant monthly gathering AKA Block Party of local street performers, retailers, various ethnic cuisines (food trucks), music and artists. The block party also includes events or retailers at SALT. The public is invited to join the festivities and you can check their schedule at the website (www.saltatkakaako.com) or on other social media sites. The party starts at 5:00PM and usually lasts until 10:00PM. Parking is available at SALT (first hour is free), metered street parking or at several designated private parking lots within the many new condominium units that have opened in the Kaka'ako neighborhood. Come on down to the Kaka'ako neighborhood and party on! We hope to see you next month. read more

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We could not find the night market. It took us to Kaka'ako restaurants but no night market. Might not exist anymore.

We were excited to experience our first Honolulu Night Market last evening, since it first started in Sept. 2012. We enjoyed it and were surprised how much the area surrounding Auahi Street has to offer in new and upcoming local businesses, coffee shops, and art galleries. Add food trucks, entertainment, a skateboard ramp, and a beer garden, and there is something for everyone, at any age or interest. Within a large warehouse, there were numerous pop-up vendors selling all kinds of wares: Hugs-N-Stitches (one-of-a-kind stitching designs on kids' clothes); Miemiko (letterpress stationery); Treehouse (creative arts including film cameras, photo accessories, & children's art items); Mono (small design goods for home/office); Little Fish Hawaii (chalkboard designs); Happy Town Hawaii (recycled canvas totes); Chief (recycled vintage clothing) and many others. (We bought a Wacky Scratch Art Set for our granddaughter from Treehouse.) And of course, the Yelp booth was located here. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=eHz2ceFzthZkkcf_kEVtQg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=JloJFCtWfZr1F7lYtMUC6Q http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=AdIme6xFxD_fse-y4tQiCg The Night Market recently started promoting art cards designed by students. You can collect/trade them with friends and use them for discounts at many of the vendors at the Night Market. There was a booth giving out these cards or you could purchase a bunch of them, with the proceeds supporting the art community. The artwork on some of these cards is actually very cool, and is a terrific way to channel the artistic efforts of these talented kids. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=zG-fWXiDx88yzg3gg-Am4A New and upcoming retail shops were open for the night. We enjoyed the creations displayed in Paiko, a floral-art-inspired boutique that uses cut flowers and live plant arrangements. We learned that 808 Urban supports artwork by displaying budding artists from our schools. We loved R/D - a neat concept of coffee, baked goods, free wifi, art/culinary/travel books, and art exhibition gallery, all in one. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=7H8HWkNJ7MUoKUQEIXC3ag http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=4awixXGJbMt5fRGBl1y6YA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=2ZlPNMLCk9ql-hwQC9juNQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=38llSrzrCK-RJv1pbeisOA We also enjoyed looking at a few art galleries. At R/D, we were inspired by a wooden, soil, and sand sculpture called "A Small Area of Land" that measured 9 feet long, 4 feet wide, and 7 feet high; he built it according to the alignment of the sun and moon, with the soil and sand coming from Waimanalo, Waianae, and Mililani. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=w5KNVuZBKkWOThYsl9RbrQ Selective food trucks were lined up on Auahi Street: Okonomi Grinds (Japanese pancakes); Simply Ono (gourmet-style plate lunches); Momo Burger (100% grass-fed Big Island beef); Baja Style Mexican Food (tacos, burritos, homemade salsas); Elena's (Filipino food); Koi Catering (gourmet-style plate lunches); Miso & Ale (gastropub food); Aloha Pops (frozen ice treats); Petit Suisse Crepes (crepes using locally grown ingredients); Whatcha Fillin (waffle cakes); Blue Truck Teppanyaki (steak, shrimp, chicken plates); Island Popper (popcorn); Extreme Tacos (tacos w/ hot sauces). We had a Bacon Burger from Momo Burger, which was very good; and Monchong over Pesto Linguine, which was also very good and a great buy for $7.00. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=rIXAcga7tf2LrcujT4Fa8g The Pig and the Lady had a pop-up Noodle Bar and was quite busy; we didn't know about it and had already eaten.....oh well, maybe next time. Insomnia Coffee Shop was open, as I had a Thai iced tea, and can you believe it - the husband/wife team that runs it actually remembered me from my first time there a few months ago - real cool people! Entertainment included live bands and singers, a fashion show, a man walking on stilts, and dressed-up people spinning plates on long rods. And of course, great people watching! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/honolulu-night-market-honolulu?select=do9rTs22ed_QT42a6RHQGw For us, we wished that there were printed maps with info on the Night Market offerings or poster boards with this info at various locations. Bits and pieces of info are on Facebook and Twitter, but all the info are not on one place. I know we probably missed a few offerings, but there will always be a next time. We ended the night with a treat for my hubby. Nearby, Jelly's was still open because of the Night Market, and he was able to get some used records at 20% off during this time. Nice way to end a great evening. read more

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It was a beautiful night to be out and about in Kaka'ako! The event itself was great! Lots of food vendors and a few others. Parking was not ideal, we had to park on South Street at Restaurant Row. For some reason the Salt Parking Lot was unavailable until later in the evening. The food we had was really tasty! Prices were a bit high, but if you add in the atmosphere, I guess it was worth it. Best part...for the vendors with the Hawaiian Airlines Master Card banner, they were offering $1 off your food if you used your card to pay. We are looking forward to the next Night Market! read more

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Great concept, kinda like First Friday. You got local vendors selling anything from clothes to arts and crafts, live music, DJs, Food trucks to satisfy your hunger, and we were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of all the street art scattered throughout Kaka'ako, being that it was also the finale of Pow! Wow! Hawaii. Great time for the kids and family. lots of things to do and see with all of the music and entertainment going on great artwork made by very talented local aspiring artists that you may also purchase. Oh, and don't forget to stop by the Yelp booth to get a chance to win some cool swag! If you haven't yet, check out the Honolulu Night Market for a great time with your favorite peeps! ALOHA!!! Shaka Meter: \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ \uuu/ 4 Return Factor: 100% read more

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What an amazing event! I can never get enough of the Night Market. The energy in the atmosphere feels amazing. Local vendors come out with their original clothing lines and jewelry. Every night market has a different theme. In a previous fashion show, the market featured fashion for men. This market features fashion for women. Sadly, this marks the end of the season for the night market, the fashion line featured sweaters, and darker colors to celebrate the Autumn season. The collection features loose fitting pants and silhouette bias cut dresses. The food vendors take up the whole area in the back parking lot. People bring their dogs to this event. Families come to enjoy the ambience. People come out and enjoy what the night market has to offer. I love how this community gathers together to celebrate the local foods and fashion. The night market returns in February 2017. Can't wait! read more

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Definitely the premiere event in Hawaii. Really love how it provides a good environment with entertainment, pop-up vendors and great food. The vibes are always great here and it's definitely a great spot to chill out at instead of staying at home. read more

I had heard about the night market and wanted to go so bad, I went on the wrong day! But luckily it was later that week and so I went with my cousins. It's a pretty chill place with lots of artsy fartsy hipsters....crazy haole tourists...and one cray-cray Korean couple at the Beerworks who couldn't keep their hands off each other and made out near the bar and outside on the ramp to the entrance....effing get a room!!! Great array of art and other crafts. My favorite was Uncle's ice cream sandwiches! Great place to hear some local musicians. And you can't beat the people watching!!! Lots of very cute girls...and guys....LOLLLLLLL! I also like how the street is blocked off so you can stumble down it without any problems! LOL! Definitely worth checking out! read more

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got there towards the tail end of the market and the vendors were still in it to win it. no one rushed us so they could leave. everyone wanted to sell their products and talk to tourist. read more

It is not there at all. I was there and find nothing. The other farmers market yelp said open until 11pm. I was there at 8pm. Still closed. I don't know why yelp have so many wrong information. I will not check from yelp. read more

I'm so happy monthly events like Honolulu Night Market exist, it's a fun experience for your whole family. Honolulu Night Market has the perfect combination of elements to please anyone: a variety of local food vendors, mixture of live art + an opportunity to check out the latest art exhibit at R&D, fashion shows featuring local designers, music from the talented Lightsleepers crew & live performances by artists, shopping + there's ALWAYS the main attraction. This month's main attraction for Honolulu Night Market was the Red Bull X-Fighters Jam! If you don't follow me on social media, then you probably don't know how much I LOVE Red Bull (it's my beverage of choice when I'm out & about). When I found out that Red Bull X-Fighters would perform high-flying motorcross demonstrations, I was telling everyone & their dog about it this event. I wish Instagram video was introduced before this event happened, because the motorcross demonstrations were awesome & I really wanted to share this experience with my nephew. Even though, I'm not a motorcross enthusiast, I was blown away by their freestyle motorcross performance; I'll admit there were moments I felt nervous for Keith Sayers, Red Bull Athlete Wes Agee & 3-time X-Games Gold Medalist Ronnie Renner but it was reassuring to know that safety is their #1 priority. By far & away, this past month was the best Honolulu Night Market to date because of: 1) They collaborated with Red Bull, 2) Every food vendor had $3 Red Bulls on special & 3) The team behind Honolulu Night Market continuously strive to make each event better than the last, I always doubt it's possible & then they surprise me. If you missed this past Honolulu Night Market, don't worry this monthly event takes place every third Saturday of the month. Stalk Honolulu Night Market on your social networks to stay up-to-date with the latest news about information on the upcoming entertainment & vendors. read more

The Honolulu night market is a fantastic pop-up event that offers live performances in a closed street as well as a chance for many vendors to showcase their products in a warehouse type environment. In addition to that, there are many food trucks and other vendors selling delicious delicious and tasty treats. The highlight of the evening is the live musical entertainment and fashion show. The only slight drawback is that because it is so popular, often there may be a challenge to find parking. No worries for me, as I usually like to go early so there is street parking around that area. On the night I went, there was a mini scavenger hunt asking participants to check in various locations and then come back to the kakaako booth to receive a prize. It turned out that was a great reusable bag! read more

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I love HNL market! It has evolved very much over the years and just got bigger and bigger. The biggest drawback is that the bigger it has gotten, the less frequent it occurs. I first went early 2016 and it felt like it was once a month, then every other month. I think the best ones so far are the ones during the POW! WOW! Hawaii! Event. HNL Night usually always features a fashion show and several main stage musical acts as well as an assortment of DJs around the area. It was first just on Cooke Street. the moved to SALT, now is further extend past mother Waldron playground. Lots of local vendors selling food, crafts, and clothes. They always feature local designers too in their fashion show. Its a great event when one is planned read more

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I like events like the Honolulu night market because there is so little to do in hawaii. It makes me feel like I'm in a bigger city with more things to do. However, it being hawaii and all, you're going to run into at least 5 people you know. I like the food options, but not the lines. This past night market had oko guys, the pig and the lady, soul patrol and Ono pops to name a few. The lines were sometimes at least 20 people long. I like that there is ample seating and ample trash cans. There are also a couple closed off areas for those of us who drink. Parking can be a hassle because the kakaako area can be very parking unfriendly and the night market definitely attracts a large crowd. Come for the good and the people watching and expect to run into people you know! read more

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This was my first time to this night market, and boy did I have a blast!!! I originally found out about it, because my friend ulu has her lemonade company (uluslemonade) and she had a booth at this event! Let me just say start off by saying she has the BEST tasting lemonade, everyone should give it a shot, The Robs special is the bomb! This night market is booming, there's a fashion show, there's great food, last nights theme was taro. I got some stuff from the crappy kids/ light sleepers booth. $25 bag, with items equaling up to $50+ so of course Deals! Inside there were more vendors selling jewelry and what not, a lot of very pretty items. The music was cool, overall I was very impressed and I would definitely love to come back to this. read more

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Honolulu Night Market was pretty cool! I enjoyed myself. The vibe was really chill and relaxed. You could walk around at your own pace and take your time. They had several vendors that sold clothing, jewelry and specialty items from local stores. The prices varied from low to high and most sellers offered 10% or more off for purchasing during the Night Market or for following their social media pages. There were several DJ's playing music in different spots but my favorite was HOT 102.7. They played all of the latest hip hop songs and top 40. I even won a t-shirt for showing pictures of the different foods I tried. The dynamic was a little different from eat the street because it was more spread out and offered more to see. The location allowed local stores to stay open late and be apart of the festivities. Lastly, there were a ton of food trucks and so much to choose from. I tried the grilled corn (Local Style), the garlic shrimp in a pineapple bowl with rice, a waffle dog, and a Strawberry bomb lemonade! The only take away I have is that there wasn't any place to sit and enjoy my food. Otherwise it was great! If you're looking for something fun to do, I'd definitely recommend trying Honolulu Market Night. read more

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Such a good time! I was impressed coming here listening to live music and eating some delicious local foods! They also have a lot of vendors and the ambience here is just awesome. I love that they have a beer garden by the live musicians! Also saw a lot of police officers so you feel safe coming here. (Not that Hawaii is dangerous, but it's good to see them.) I don't live in Hawaii anymore but this place is really sort of like a hidden gem to the tourists. You see mostly local people and it's definitely happening here! If you don't want to wait in line for the food, come early. I didn't have to wait in any lines. read more

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Kakaako has become the latest area to go through so many changes in metro Honolulu, and one of those areas are right in the area of Coral St./Keawe St. and Auahi St., in the corner we know as SALT at Our Kaka'ako. Now before the whole revitalization/ renovation of Kaka'ako and the creation of SALT, that area was pretty much low key with a few shops here and there, and the occasional temporary art gallery showing in the warehouse. During this time Honolulu Night Market started, and what began as just a small event happening has now grown bigger and better thanks to SALT and the new residential buildings, The Collection and The Flats at Pu'unui, added to the revitalization. Honolulu Night Market takes place right on Auahi St. fronting SALT, inside SALT, Keawe St. facing the Flats at Pu'unui, and on the grounds of the Flats. The addition of SALT and the Flats made the activity bigger, meaning more vendors and food trucks, but also a chance to check out the businesses at SALT. There's still business spaces available at Flats, but expect it to fill up in the near future, and who knows, maybe once Down to Earth is completed and opens in the new Keauhou Lane residential, possible more spaces for Honolulu Night Market to grow even more. At Honolulu Night Market, you'll find an array of local vendors selling products ranging from fashion, jewelry, plants, food items, stickers, etc. Feeling hungry? Check out from a variety of food trucks and vendors lined up on the street ranging from freshly made lemonade, burgers, plate lunches,desserts. Visit the businesses at SALT for more shopping/dining selections, and check out the entertainment happening on the main stage as well as live dj spinning music on the streets. Parking is available on the street, or in the SALT and the Flats parking structure. If you park in the structure, make sure to get a validated ticket from one of the merchants at the buildings structure your at, and pay your tickets at the automated pay stations with cash/credit cards. Come in early about an hour before the event starts to get a parking space, either on street or structure, cause you sure don't wanna be circling around just to get a spot for your car. Event is open to everyone and is free, and happens every month around the third Saturday, so come on out and have fun in the new Kaka'ako! read more

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The true essence of a neighborhood gathering where people came to cruise with friends and family, ate delicious foods and shopped at local boutique stores. There was also a section where alcohol was served with DJ music and a fashion show. It was a beautiful cool Friday evening. I had a really long day at work and looked forward to chilling out at the Night Market. Had some friends visiting from LA and thought they would appreciate doing something on a local scale. We all met at Bevy ( love this bar) and had one quick drink to adjust the attitude then proceeded to satisfy our tastebuds. Although there were an array of food booths ranging from sandwiches to BBQ ribs to ice cream, sadly we got full after hitting up only three booths. Wish I could say we had a favorite but all three were unique and delicious. Paul' Poppers- Wontons stuffed with a variety of mouthwatering fillings, fried on the spot then served in a little brown bag. We got three types of fillings. (1) Bacon & Mac Chz (2) Turkey, Jalapeño & Cheddar (3) Spinach & Artichoke. All three were little bites of warm and crunchy gooey goodness that made the tastebuds dance with happiness. Bao Taon- Kalbi, Pulled Pork, Chicken served in a Bao bun. The same type of bun that is served with Peking Duck. We got the Kalbi with kim chi and green onions and the Pulled Pork with cucumber and white onion pickled in rice wine vinegar. Both were eyes rolling to back of head delicious !! Uncle's Ice Cream Sandwich. Handmade ice cream served between two cookies. The ice cream was super good and it was a lot of ice cream. There was police on site but everyone was super chill. It was crowded but everyone was having a good time spending the evening with friends and family. This is a really neat area that is getting revitalized. Looking forward to the next Honolulu Night Market. read more

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The Honolulu Night Market is a block party with different food trucks, pop-up shops, entertainment and vendors. I recommend watching their social media (Instagram, Facebook etc.) to see when the next market will occur. This market takes place in Kaka`ako, around Auahi street, and parking can be a little tricky. I recommend arriving early! Free street parking is available around the perimeter of the market, or you can park at SALT (free for the first hour but validation is needed thereafter) or at Restaurant Row ($6 flat rate for the evening). We arrived a little after 6pm and were able to find parking at Restaurant Row, but the lot was almost at it's max capacity. This event is pet friendly, so there were lots of doggies here! A majority of the shops at SALT were also open for this event, so there's a lot of food options. They even have a bar area if you want to grab a beer to escape the crowds. Seating areas are a bit limited, unless you don't mind sitting on the curb. It started to get really crowded around 7:30pm. Overall, this is a great place to come with friends/family. I just wish they had this event more often! read more

Super fun event. Lots of food vendors and carts. Lots of souvenirs as well. Very safe place to stroll and enjoy the evening.

Lots to do and see!! Considering how crowded it is all the food booths do a really good job of getting the food out quickly. Everything I tried was really good. They also had a Keiki corner set up with arts and crafts. The kids were having a blast making their own magnets. Tonights theme was keikichella and all the performers were kids. It was adorable even with some sound issues. There were giveaways and prizes for the kids and a surfboard giveaway for adults with the proceeds from raffle tickets going to Shriners! My only complaints were 1. No bathrooms - you would think there would be porta potties or something? Or maybe signs as to where in Salt the public bathrooms are but I couldn't find any so off to Down to earth we went! Which was actually awesome cuz I needed water. 2. Tonights event was hosted by Hawaiian Airlines/Miles credit card. The deal was any purchase over $10 and charged to the card was supposed to receive a discount. Not a single vendor I purchased from knew about that promotion although there was a Hawaiian Miles tent promoting it lol. I would absolutely go again and it's good for the whole family! read more

When friends who visit, tell me what is there to do that could experience the culture of Hawaii beside all the touristy stuff I'd tell them about the event Street Grindz puts up. Like Honolulu Night Market and Eat the Street. So tourists, heads up, plan your visit to honolulu toward the ending of the month, during the 3rd Saturday for Honolulu Night Market and even the last Friday of the month for Eat The Street. If you're into shopping, fashion, and get some good food nearby all made locally here in Hawaii, this is the best place you could experience that in Honolulu. Honolulu Night Market takes up a whole block on Cooke St and turns it into a block party. Food trucks are aligned along the street, barricades and HPD at each end along with a beautiful sign of what the theme is, a map of where everything is and maybe a list of vendors. On the block there is a warehouse with vendors in every possible nook and cranny. The tables and fixtures are all handmade from old desks, drawers and anything they might have possibly found in that warehouse. The vendors vary from month to month because of their theme but you can guarantee that there will be local boutiques and designers selling everything made well, locally. Lightsleepers are also there, every month outside at one of the ends of the street spinning local hip hop beats and often times a local DJ is playing their own stuff - you need to check them out as well as the Crappy Kids who are often right next to them. Each of these vendors, the owners of each of the businesses are often times there and if you haven't caught on to how chill we are in Hawaii, they'd be more than down to talk to you. Start by saying Hi! Now, you CAN NOT go to Honolulu Night Market and NOT got to the Yelp booth. The Yelp Hawaii Community is so unique, it's almost like we're unicorns because we're that mythical awesome creatures that everyone just wants. 1000% the Yelptern handling that booth has a great activity to play for you to win some cool stuff. Fair warning though, it get's busy, so there will be a lot of people. You'll know what all the great stuff is because the lines will be really long and everyone will be there. I'd suggest you go really early because: 1. Parking, the night market opens at 6 and there's free street parking at 6. Sooner the better, closer the less of a walk. 2. THE SALES. Homecoming Honolulu might have everything for $10 again or Eden in Love might be there and the more you buy, the more you save, who knows! 3. The good food will be gone. Like Eat the Street, they run out of things, so get it while it's hot and available. read more