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    ABC Market - Local dragonfruit, full of flavor

    ABC Market

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.6 miChinatown

    Great local market in the heart of Chinatown…read more The fresh Hawaiian papayas and dragonfruit were so delicious. Perfect for breakfast on the hotel balcony. The papayas were around 2 for $3. Everything is weighed to determine the price. Bring cash and a reusable grocery bag. Enjoy!

    During our weekly marketing jaunt into Chinatown, we went to the O'ahu Market to get some Chinese…read moreroasted meats since my husband had been asking me to make one of his favorite dishes... stir fried bitter melon with roast pork in black bean sauce. Upon approach to our fave Chinese roasters, I noticed ABC Market with its fresh locally (some imported) grown fruits and vegetables displays. ABC Market has been in O'ahu Market's stall #25 for some time now but it took me until today to stop, browse and make a purchase. As I browsed through the fruits and produce, I managed to purchase a couple of Hawaiian papayas, green onions and bitter melon. The papayas are still green but I don't usually buy ripe papayas because they ripen quite quickly so these will ripen over the next couple of days. But, the green onions aka scallions and bitter melon were fresh looking and priced competitively with the other nearby fruit and vegetable vendors. The cashier was soft spoken as she weighed our papayas and then the bitter melon before telling us how much to pay. Our total bill only came up $6.25. I don't think that this vendor takes credit or debit cards as most vendors in Chinatown are CASH ONLY. She packed our papayas, scallions and bitter melons in separate plastic bags which made it easier for us to put into our Yelp reusable tote bag. We'll be back either in a couple of days as I was eyeing the soursop and egg fruits but didn't get them today since we walked into town and didn't want to lug home too heavy bags.

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    The Marketplace - 12/31/2025

    The Marketplace

    3.8(115 reviews)
    0.9 miKalihi
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    Great place to get produce at reasonable prices. I get my papayas and dragon fruit here when they…read moreare in season. Theres also a fish and meat market area in the back as well as ready made Filipino food/snacks. It gets crowded on weekend mornings but so worth it in my opinion! They accept card, but I always also bring cash just in case I don't meet the minimum spending amount.

    I want to give it more stars but I have my reasons. I don't want to put down any business…read moreespecially small businesses in there. There are a ton and they are all fun. It's just extremely congested and sometimes too busy inside. Cleanliness can be an issue for some but for the most part I'm buying vegetables and fruit and that's enough for me. I used to take my knives to be sharpened in this area but this review is just for the vendors I shopped at. I needed papaya, fresh vegetables and fruits. I saw many vendors that share the same items so sooner or later if you become a regular you will have your favorite vendor you will lean towards. They have vendors that sell already prepared mainly Filipino foods and desserts. They have vendors that sell you fresh fish and seafood as well as fresh meats. I always go to farmers market but I decided to start shopping here. It's convenient for what I was looking for. I see I can buy seasonings and noodles (dry packets) as well as many other things. I will return again when I'm running low on stuff. The prices aren't terrible but not that inexpensive either. You can find some bargain vegetables that aren't pretty but for $1 a piece it's good if you're using them up that day. I say try and go around and see what you can find. Plenty of convenient parking. Nearby outside there's Kamehameha bakery, sugoi'a and other eateries. Nearby is Costco and Costco gas and Home Depot so you can't go wrong.

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    Yummy Filipino long G's *12/29/24

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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)
    0.4 miKalihi
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    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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    See? I told you they were huge!!!

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    Kekaulike Market - View of Kekaulike Market from the outside

    Kekaulike Market

    3.9(35 reviews)
    0.6 miChinatown
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    I've been shopping in Kekaulike market since the late seventies and have experienced the change…read moreover the years. I used to limit my spending to $10 while shopping for dinner for my wife and I. There will be a lot of things I will miss in the future of Kekaulike Market. I stop by Chow's Seafood and Meat Market to buy Chinese fishcake which is one of the only stalls that sell it now. The stall. might not look like the most sterile place to shop but the fishcake is very good. The fishcake is a raw paste that you could use in any number of dishes. It sells for about $8 a pound but it stretches the budget and you get a lot of fishcake dumplings in one pound.

    Grocery shopping in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located on Kekaulike Street - between King Street and Hotel Street - Kekaulike Market is one of the "go to" places for fresh produce and fresh meats and seafood. Today, I was looking for a pineapple for my mom, but, unfortunately, didn't find any. However, I did see items such as locally caught fish packed in ice, clean chicken feet in refrigerated cases, and tables full of colorful vegetables and fruits! The variety is overwhelming! There are many vendors inside of the air conditioned market and even more stalls right outside the market's doors - all along the wall! Just take your time and compare prices. Bring tote bags ...and cash for better bargaining power! Remember that metered street parking is free on Sundays and holidays. If you're early, you can get free parking on King Street. If not, the municipal parking lots have reasonable parking rates.

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    Construction is finally finished 2024

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    Storefront

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    Brian's Seafood Market - 2.10.25

    Brian's Seafood Market

    3.0(8 reviews)
    0.9 miKalihi
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    Shopping in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Looking for fresh produce, cooking ingredients, cold beverages, or other refrigerated items? Check our Brian's Produce... Located at the righthand side entrance of The Marketplace at City Square, Brian's Produce is the vendor to the left. You'll find bags of veggies for $1 and larger bags of cleaned and chopped veggies - ready to cook - for $10. The cashier was very helpful at this produce stand. The air-conditioning (even though the door is open), free parking, level flooring, good lighting, and convenient restroom are much appreciated! FYI: Kahuku papaya is just $2.99 a pound... and Butter avocado is currently $3.99 a pound! I liked the large jars of colored nata de coco... for future almond float desserts... mmm! Just $8.99 for 32 ounces! I got a bottle of green nata de coco!

    Craving for fresh seafood? This is my seafood to-go place. Let me clarify this. Not all are fresh…read more(some are previously frozen) but most of the time they got fresh catch display in here. ~ This extended Chinatown market is way better than the traditional Chinatown market. Cleaner and more established in here. My husband and I are always excited everytime we come in here. Looking for some fresh seafood and thinking ahead on how to cook them. Brian's Seafood Market is always our chosen stall because of these; (1) customer service is awesome (2) different kind of fish to choose from (3) staff look presentable (4) aloha spirit is always present..... And also they can clean the fish themselves with no extra fee, but you can give tip/s for cleaning the fish. ~ For sure we will be coming here back & forth to buy more fish or any other seafoods they got. Prediabetic person like us need more of their seafood product. . . . Mahalo & HAPPY JUANDERING fellow yelpers!

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    Brian's Seafood Market - Located inside The Marketplace at City Square

    Located inside The Marketplace at City Square

    Brian's Seafood Market - Cooking ingredients

    Cooking ingredients

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    Island Roots - markets - Updated May 2026

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