I was so intrigued by this mysterious crack seed stuff that I had to find a solid place to get it…read more I tried another place before coming here and it wasn't nearly as varied & with such great service. I highly recommend Lin's, they are so kind and with sooo so so many options. Also a very clean store and they make drinks quickly! (If you only want a small amount of their treats, they have little bags for like $1.25 each! I thought that was a great touch)

So many choices! So hard to be responsible and not buy every single snack in the store! I wanted to…read morethrow everything into my bag. I ended up deciding that I'd choose two items: the Li Hing Mui Guava Slices and the Li Hing Hui Mango Slices. I grew up eating salted plums, so I loooove the flavor of LHM powder. The tart sourness really elevates the sweetness of the fruits. It's a really addicting flavor. Parking was a breeze as there is a lot right next to the shop.

Although it's a small shop the mochi was fresh, service was 4 star rated because we were greeted…read morewith a smile and willingness to explain the different colors. We enjoyed the mochi this morning with our coffee and it was soft while delicate to the touch and savory to our palates. We decided to order a dozen and tried different flavors. Loved the authenticity of the location. Congratulations on surviving and continuing the legacy of mochi making in Hawaii. 100 years deserves 5 star recognition.

Recently mochi and Manju are Not the same as it was before either they are losing the touch or the…read moreperson who's making it seem not trained enough decently needs more training Definitely not Number one mochi store anymore and the last time I bought Kashiwa mochi called Boys Day mochi was Terrible It's not good enough to give away to anyone And I usually get dozens of boxes to give away luckily for me I bought only one ahead knowing quality was going downhill for a while now It's been a while since I have bought one but yesterday I did many of them quantity has gone down and taste is not good and too dry no moisture and texture has gone down to Hate to see my favorite thing about to go out of business will be a Sad thing indeed

Nostalgic yummy treats. love the Betty cookies for a special indulgent treat. The staff are…read morefriendly and very helpful!

6/15/2025 Gifted a…read morebag of cookies from my oldest- Son picked them up in San Mateo- Anything made in Hawaii I'll try!

Love this place. If you're lucky you can score front row parking if not there's lots of street…read moremetered parking. Always get the vanilla icee with li hing powder, NOT li hing juice. Love the li hing seedless cherry and mango. Lots of old school candy's from the 90's I grew up on. Now my kids love to come here too. It's got nostalgic vibes for me. Friendly and fast service. They take Apple Pay so that's nice. Pictures on the front of everything they have to offer in case you want to try something new. Will always support them!

Crack Seed Store is a nostalgic treasure trove in Honolulu, offering a delightful mix of old-school…read moreHawaiian snacks, friendly service, and a trip down memory lane. If you love li hing mui, preserved fruits, or just want to experience a slice of local culture, this is the place to go!!!! Don't leave without trying the slushy--it's a game-changer!

This place has probably one of the best char siu manapuas on the island…read more Located in Chinatown, it's a must to place to take out some awesome dim sum. Street parking is limited and there could be a lineup outside the small but efficient shop. My favorites are the baked manapua, shrimp dumpling and pork hash. The manapua had a generous amount of filling and baked perfectly. Prices were affordable. I always stop by when I'm in the area. It wont disappoint. Service was fast and friendly. Thank you.

Absolutely THE best baked manapua in the state and that's coming from a very critical manapua'er…read more If I could eat these every day, I no doubt would but the jeans will not be very happy about that. While the steamed ones are great too, there are still other contenders for that. The baked ones truly have no rival though! There other pastries are great too like the custard buns and the custard tarts, although I recently tried their layered rice cake and while huge, they were a but underwhelming. I think that's because I remember the ones my dad used to bring home that had the super thin layers that you could peel off layer by layer and enjoy them for what seemed to be an eternity.

First of all love the packaging! The popcorn is always warm & fresh. Very thankful for this iconic…read moremom & pop shop!

The lihing and lemon peel gummies here are seriously addicting - the perfect mix of sweet, salty,…read moreand tangy that keeps you reaching for more. The 3D gummies are my favorite pick; they've got that ideal chewy-but-soft texture that hits just right. The hurricane popcorn is solid too! The butter flavor and furikake combo are tasty, though I wish the mochi crunch had a bit more crunch. Also, the kernels they use here a pretty small. Still, it's a snack-worthy spot when you're craving those classic local flavors. I still prefer the popcorn at Iniki more because of the size, kernels and flavor.

If you're having a sugar craving and not quite sure what you want...this place is for you. Several…read moreemployees around to help. Lots of options for containers vs ziplock bags to get your favorite treat.

IT'SUGAR is a leading specialty candy retailer founded in 2006 by Jeff Rubin, known for "sugar…read moreinnovations," lighthearted rebellion, and massive, themed candy selections. Operating over 100 locations, it offers an immersive "retailtainment" experience featuring pop-culture merchandise, giant candy items, and, notably, the world's first 3-story candy department store at American Dream in New Jersey. Yaaaas, we love us an IT'SUGAR! I've been to the one in Las Vegas and in Glendale (Arizona) and now I can add Honolulu to the list. I'll be honest and say I had no interest coming in at first but I saw they had a Sour Patch Kid sign outside and I walked in under the pretense that they were having a themed section for one of my favorite candies. They did not. Womp womp. Nonetheless, it was fun looking at all their fun offerings.

Located in Kaimuki on the Mauka side of Waialae Ave. Didn't see a dedicated parking lot but there…read moreis free street parking available all around. After parking you'll walk to Waialae Ave to enter their front door. The store is very cute, with a mish mash of items like jewelry, aromatherapy, clothing, ecologically friendly cloths, even a candy area. Welcomed by Brandy, she made sure we knew about the deals and how it worked, answered all our questions and was very sweet and personable. We were there on a Saturday so the place was somewhat busy but the line at cashier moved quickly. We make it a point to purchase at least one item from these small local boutiques so we bought the car aroma bottles which were on sale and only $5 when we bring back to fill up. Brandy showed us how to uncap, turn upside down then cap again, comes with a cute tie to hang in your car. Lots of fragrances to sample!

I love the variety of refill options and scents from laundry to hand soap. The place is always…read moreclean and the employees are always helpful. The only item I wish they would carry is hand sanitizer refill.

Purchased 3 items. 1. 1/4 seedless sweet li hing mui. She said the weight is a little over. I said…read moreno problem (thinking maybe a buck or so) 2. 1/4 li hing mango. 3. 1/4 Wet li hing seed. What should have cost closer to $24 bucks was now $31. I guess that happens when everything is "a little over". Sweet seedless mui 2 1/2 stars li hing mango 0 stars wet li hing mui 3 1/2 stars

I popped into this shop after a long spell but my dinner reservation I arrived early so I went to…read moreit to my amazement! There's Chinese crack seed which is very rare in the Kalihi area. There's another one across the Dillihngham monorail construction site but it's not local crack seed I grew up with. One must go there to enjoy their shop galore of goodies! It's very tempting if you bring your children. Lots of parking but I avoid lunch time there's none even on the street! There's so many eateries there to enjoy! It's in the Dillihngham City Square the Mall!

Whats not to love about this place? Giftable, yummy cookies, candies and the limited edition…read morekulolo mochi brownies. Beautifully boxed-perfect for gifting. And 5 star service- so helpful, knowledgeable and so many lovelies in green ready to assist..shout out to Lynn for all the help and cookie gifting advice!

We popped into the Big Island Candies shop at Ala Moana looking for a particular cookie Mark Y…read moreloves. They didn't have it . No idea if they still make it. They clearly make plenty of other cookies. And they have really gorgeous packaging. Definitely not cheap. There was a woman near the door offering samples of coconut white chocolate bark to everyone...except us. Super rude to us when we asked her for a sample. That was the impetus for me to leave without buying a thing. Doubt I will ever go back.