I like a hole in the wall, but this market is a hot mess. I don't understand the high rating. The…read moreshelves are way too close together and there is no logical order. Glass jars are stacked high. There is food on the floor. The clerks, while friendly, don't know where stuff is. My daughter asked for canned garbanzo beans and they said they didn't have them, but they did (I found them). They couldn't find a mix that we asked for, but we later did. I was looking for fresh naan, but they only had frozen. So, I'm guessing they have the corner on Indian ingredients in Honolulu. The positive is that they carry a lot of the necessities for Indian cooking. They staff is friendly and they have a private parking lot.

We pass by this India Market everyday going to work and home. My daughter loves cooking and loves…read moreethnic foods. She told me one day let's go check it out and we finally did. Its a super small market with so many options & seasoning. They also had samosas so of course we had to try it and it really hit the spot! We will definitely be back.

They're so seasoned…read more.. I just love browsing around Kailua on foot as you see more like exactly how I found Kailua Seasoning Company after shopping around a small lot right across the street was the Lokahi Market held every Sunday that I love visiting whenever I have the chance. Just look for the Tiffany blue painted storefront as the signage can be a bit demure but gosh I was not prepared to see the selection of seasonings this cute shop has to offer to the right of the entrance actually got my attention as they had selection of teas including a bottle of Maple Syrup with Sparkles really got thinking of my mocktails lol! The shop staff is great and very informative as I was looking intensely at the teas telling me about the shop next door La Bodega which serves various drinks though are open Tuesday to Friday only so I will be back on another day. She continue to describe the various seasonings and which one are the favorites but it was a bag of "Island Stir Fry" that what I really liked with ingredients like ginger, garlic, bell pepper, onion, sesame seeds, parsley and Chile pepper these common items together are wonderful in multiple dishes, soups and fried rice. Bougie up your cooking easily with these flavors found in Kailua to support local and small biz as well. Thank you!

It's a cute little shop in Kailua on Uluniu Street. I can't believe it was opened for about two…read more years and haven't heard about it until Glen A. posted his Aloha Smoke Spice seasoning from Kailua Seasoning Company. I guess I hardly walk around this area and missed seeing this place as I was driving by. I was off one day and wanted to check out the store while I wait for my lunch order from Lilikoi Kitchen. While searching for it, I first found their other business next door called La Bodega -Grab and Go. That's a nice grab and go shop that opened on the same day I went. The owners who were there were really nice and friendly. Kailua Seasoning has so many types of seasonings for everything. Not just for marinade but read can be used on popcorn or even avocado toast. I could be in the store for a long time looking at each one. I thought these seasonings would make good gifts since it's from Kailua or for my use. They have gift boxes too. It's nice that it came in different size pouches. I got the smaller pouch of Island Stir Fry and the Black Hawaiian Salt as finishing salt for dishes, I thought that was different. I was going to keep it but decided to give as gift. I can always stop by. It would make nice gifts for my town friends or out of state friends. Kailua Seasoning Company is inspired by local flavors and carry authentic Hawaiian sea salt and quality seasonings of local flavors and around the world. Blend of seasonings are unique to this place. Check out their website for their products on line and for recipes. You can order on line if you can't make the trip to Kailua.

Only place I was able to find coconut candy! Not sure why they were so hard to find but I went to…read moreseveral farmers markets and shops with no luck and finally found what I was looking for at Tutu's. Cashier was super nice and offered us samples before trying. It's a small shop but they have a good variety of products!

Great source for Hawaiian jams and jellies, hot sauces and other food items. The owner waited on us…read morewhile we were there and was eager for us to sample the jams and jellies before we made our decision. We ended up purchasing a couple we had tasted, and other items including chocolate. We even stopped by before we left to purchase a few more items to take home. I'm sure we'll be ordering from her website when our supply runs low. If you are a foodie or just like to eat, check this place out for yummy Hawaiian stuff.

If your from the Mainland and looking for the Island Ingredients ...Get it here. Was at Kapiolani…read moreFarmers Market and found my Hawaiian Sea Salt. I try to be the best bargain Hunter but they sell the Best Price....Ordered Online for the same price but quantity wise..SOM has double the Sea Salt i ordered...But my Ingredients good for a year.. i can order online too ...Mahalo for the Find...

Looking for salt? This the go to. Seasonings? Not so much unless you are sodium deficient.read more

Ok so, reason why I rated this place a 5 is because I was able to learn their main reason for…read morecreating such a business. It was to eliminate the waste of unused overly ripened fruits and veggies. They make these from fresh produce and add in a bit of their own herbs to kick it up. NOT ONLY is it HEALTHY, but innovative as to keeping things from being tossed into the lands and recreating a better use for them. They also make wine as well. This business shares the thought of reduce, reuse & recycle to a whole different level. Not only do they re-use the fruits & veggies that are going bad, but they also extract herbs into the mix they create. It's really interesting on how they e made a moctail out of it! Surprisingly, I really enjoyed its deliciousness and tanginess. Me personally I LOVE SWEET & SOUR things, like pickle mango & li-hing mui. So this is right up my alley! Anywho, they also have different items they sell aside of vinegar & spices & wine. I think there was some honey extract ginger. Some rolling pins. Not your normal everyday average type. But it truly unique and one of a kind. It's made from either mango or koa wood. Or BOTH! I didn't get a chance to take the pins up close but I think you can see it in one of my photos. Perfect AUTHENTIC HAWAII MADE GIFTS to paaa out to family & friends. Especially for those visitors who want Made in Hawaii Products. Ok. I thinks that's about it. Thank you for reading and hope you enjoy yourself. Until the. MALAMA PONO A HUI HOU... Birdie

I went to a pop up event the night before when I was first introduced to Hawaiian Vinegar and their…read morevinegars and shrubs in the form of mocktails, my favs. I was too tired to spend time at Hawaiian Vintage but knew I wanted to learn more and try some of the shrubs to include as part of my daily diet regimen. After enjoying brunch at the fabulous Mexican restaurant next door, we headed to Hawaiian Vintage. We were greeted by the owner as she began to share with us about what they do, when they started their business, where the ingredients come from, why they get their ingredients locally and how they turn fruit into wine into shrubs and finally, into vinegar. She shared with us the positive health benefits while walking behind the counter as she pulled out and placed a bottle of each flavor of shrub on the counter and she began to pour the first sample for my sister and me. What a fun experience! Every single shrub I could sample was delicious. I love the fruitiness and the smell of the different herbs. And because of it, I didn't really notice or mind the vinegar. We talked about the many ways of using the shrubs as marinades, salad dressings, with fish, meats, teas, morning shot, mocktails and cocktails, and even utilizing different flowers, fruits and herbs. And so, we proceeded to purchase a few bottle samples. For a 3 pack sample of 4 oz bottles is $36. However, for the month of September 2024, you get an additional 4 oz bottle for free. Highly recommend supporting this local company and I hope it will become one of the many long time establishments that you can only find in Wahiawa.

One of the best seasonings I've tried so far. I've used them on chicken, fish and meat and they all…read morecame out delicious. I've also used them in soups, stews, and stir fry, etc. for additional flavor, awesome!! My family too loves the taste it adds to my cooking!

I received a couple bottles of Som' Good Butteryaki Sauce as a gift. One of them was good, but the…read moreother appeared to be spoiled. The instructions say to "shake well" before opening. When I shook this bottle up, it foamed up like a pint of Guinness, and when I cracked the bottle top open it sounded like I was opening a soda pop and bubbles rushed to the top. I called Som' Good from the mainland and some moke answered the phone. I asked him if it was safe to use or if it had spoiled, and he claimed he had never heard of this before. Instead of offering me a replacement, he said "Well, I don't know what to tell you", so I told him I was going to throw it in the trash. I guess customer service is different in Hawaii than in the lower 48. Time to wash this shit off of my chicken. ALOHA.

As soon as I entered the tiny shop tucked away off S.Beretania St. I felt like I was in a sitcom…read more But nothing funny about it. The lady behind the glass divider did not look up, no greeting at all. I quickly pulled a few packets of orig poke mix from what seemed like display racks, when I realized there's no cash register and no prices listed anywhere. So I stuck my head into her office and asked "these are for sale right?" She held her finger up without making eye contact and said "just a minute" because apparently what she was working on was much more important than catering to a peasant off the street taking up air. Literally a minute or two of awkward silence passed. Long enough for me to look around and notice this place doubled as some kind of unit rental business with keys hanging off a pegboard. Clearly that business took priority over my needing a few poke mix packets to bring to my brother in California. When she finally acknowledged my presence she replied "yes but you have to buy a minimum of $45." Excuse me? What? When I asked how much each one cost ($7.95) I had to figure out quickly whether I needed to buy 4, 5, or just bolt out of there with no ogo for my brother because I clearly was getting the message that customers aren't actually welcome there. I bit the bullet though, grabbed 4 packs of original poke mix and one other kind and went to pay. Turns out the other mix was $27 or something more than I'd spend on pounds of fresh ahi so that one went back on the rack. This wasted another minute of Important Lady's time. So after another awkwatd waiting moment, I handed her my credit card which she ran in silence, wiished her a happy holiday, and left that shop of unhappiness never to return again. Someone in her life, please give her the hug she needs. The poke mix is ono though!

I love their ice tea. I never tried their food. I look forward to trying their food. Especially…read moretheir Hawaiian style stew or curry, adobo and etc.

I had a really good experience here. I've tried kava once before in Sacramento, CA and it made me…read morenauseous so I was hesitant to try it. I gave it a try anyway and it was really smooth, relaxing, and I learned all about kava and how it's made from the staff. They were very friendly and informative! I didn't feel any negative effects and I even had another full coconut shell! Definitely give it a try!

Cool vibes. Friendly staff. I recommend trying this place out instead of a regular bar. We started…read morewith the original kava - can't go wrong! Just ask the staff for recs. One callout to the business - the music was super loud. Maybe it was a little louder that night we went.

Great products, unique products and the rice! High quality rice. If you say there's no difference,…read moreyou are mistaken. There is a difference. Picked up some dashi, Wafu steak sauce, rice, Onolab vegan kimchee, and some konbu mix for my miso soup! Staff is friendly and helpful. Did I mention the store is so Kawai!

Short grain lovers and those looking to add brown rice to their white rice. This place is it! If…read moreyour one for fresh milled flour then why not get fresh milled rice! The rice is amazing. They offer 2lbs to try and if you like it you can get larger sizes. The rice is different. I find there's a little learning curve when cooking their rice but once you get it it's amazing! It's worth it!