Boujee-est in the best way possible! If I ever want to…read moreimpress ppl at a party, I bring something from Bubbly and Bleu. Such amazing platters and food options that are to die for. Charcuterie is a must, but their smoked Salmon box might be my favorite. Charcuterie is full of top grade imported cured meats and cheeses. If anything, you have to get their goat cheese truffles. Me and my family fight over these whenever we get them. In shop, they also have a wide variety of wines. I would always recommend calling to see what they have in stock. The servers and owners are very informative and can explain all points of purposes of food, pairings, and how to enjoy each component. Very welcoming into their establishment and make you feel at home. I have yet to take a one of the classes because most of the time I can't get a group together, but also because they are always sold out. It's a hot commodity in high demand!

Super cute boutique cafe! I walked in on a whim on a Friday afternoon, it was not busy, and the…read moreyoung lady working that dat was very sweet and helpful. She introduced the cheeses in the chilled display, and I decided to try the brie with black truffle. I was apprehensive when i saw the price tag ($17!), she very kindly offered to cut a smaller wedge for me. Then i saw a stilton with mango and ginger and just HAD to try it (it's soooo good on its own I ate half at one go!!) Didn't ask what the tables and mismatched-but-somehow-coordinating chairs were for, (possibly workshops or tasting parties?) but they look super inviting and cosy. I can't stop thinking abt the stilton so i might go back for more soon.

I love Pipeline Bakeshops Malasadas! I have been to several Malasada places in Hawaii but | love…read morethere's the best for the following reasons: 1. the size of the malasadas: some restaurants tend to make their Malasadas smaller and when places do this it ruins the overall texture and quality of it. The bigger the malasadas size the more airy and fluffy and more bread layers that will be inside. 2. their malasadas always taste fresh and the same quality each time. 3. their malasadas don't feel oily or heavy at all Overall I would highly recommend this place for their Malasadas! I'm so happy to have found them. I can back multiple times on my trip. They also have other desserts too that I have yet to try. They have ice cream, cakes, and other desserts Also tip: if you are ordering a malasada also order a coffee or a matcha drink to go with it. The cinnamon sugar from the malasada just matches so perfectly with a drink this restaurant is also a nice place for walking! There's lot of stores and restaurants to walk around! I'm trying to remember but I think there was a book off that was not too far from here! If you either drive or maybe walk. Service: staff was super helpful and friendly while I was there. I was having an issue with my online order because my phone was being glitchy and they were so nice in helping :) Also wanted to note their branding is so cute!! They even sell merch items too

Review only based on the Malasadas. They are made to order so they come out fresh. They do not…read morecontain any fillings, so if you are looking for something Leonard's you may be disappointed. Haven't tried their other offerings, but will do so next time. Good location in Kaimuki, around other shops and restaurants. It is clean and bright inside. There isn't really anywhere to sit in the shop to eat, so you'll have to take it to go.

Some of the freshest mochi around. Love their unique flavors. I do wish they had better/more…read more options for multipacks. I usually stock up to take home with me to the mainland. Delicious. Quick service inside. They add a surcharge for credit card payments. Clean and modern inside.

It's easy to go overboard walking into this shop…read more So many variety of different snacks and mochi, so delicious, and so much to select from. The packing so so nice. My favorite is the chichi mochi, sticky and sweet! Can't go wrong for sure you will be happy with anything from here.

As the name implies, it literally sells only crackseed products. Every time we visit from the…read moremainland we pretty much come here to get our fix. This store is tiny but it has a wide selection, with and without Li Hing powder on it. My wife considers the crackseed here better than the ones they sell at ABC or Donki. The woman working there says they are shipped from China and Taiwan. We always go for the lemon strips and get a couple of small bags of Moys. Interestingly, this also seems to be the go to spot for the local kids. Every time we go, there are always kids coming in to get an Icee Slushie. For the brave, you can even get Li Hing powder on your icee! Located around a small cluster of small shops, cafes, and restaurants in the Kaimuki area, so one can make a little worthwhile trip out of it. The workers there are friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend :)

This was my first time here but now it's ranked as the best crack seed store on the island in my…read moreeyes. I especially loved the lihing fresh mangoes. It was crowded when we went in but they're quick and very helpful. If you're in Kaimuki, this place is a must stop spot. Too bad the icee machine wasn't working when we went! Wanted to have the li hing icee. Next time!

They have so many different types of pasta to buy! And a variety of wines also!…read more The star of the show is their pre-made ready to cook lasagnas tho I've been trying to eat healthier and we got the veggie lasagna and it was amazing! Didn't even get a chance to take a picture because we annihilated it would definitely get it again and try their other foods!

I remember hearing about Onda Pasta years ago and we finally checked it out while eating at their…read moresister business next door. It's located in Kaimuki and has convenient free parking right behind the shop. The store is small but packs a lot of choices. The main draw is the homemade pasta and sauces, ready for you to take home and simply heat for a local meal. They also have a selection of wines, local beer, and grocery items from Italy like anchovies and olives. Prices are reasonable for the homemade quality. Portion sizes are small; if you're making a big meal for a family or group of friends you'll definitely need multiple bags. The cashier was welcoming and friendly, telling us about the business. At the back you can see them making pizza dough and pasta for the restaurant next door too.

BEST POKE I'VE TRIED IN HAWAII! I'd personally recommend the California-style salmon. It's also one…read moreof the best deals, at around $13.50, and you get a very generous amount of fish. The wait time is 0 minutes because everything is already cooked. It's kind of like Chipotle. You pick your rice, fish, and toppings, Most poke places cost around $18-$20 and give you noticeably less fish, but the portions here are seriously generous.

Used to avoid Kuono Marketplace because the parking is challenging, even during weekdays. Now I go…read morewhen have at least 2 places to stop by. Kahala Mkt is usually 1 of the stops. Poke bowl: Good poke selections. Reasonable prices. Prefer the rice not be so hot because it steams the poke. Sushi: Among the best grocery store sushi. Fresh fish. Rice not dry.

It's not there. Went a couple times and looked all over for it. If it is moved or you changed the…read moretimes,, please post the new time and address. I've wasted my time a couple of times now so I'm gonna stop looking.

Far from a large scale production of a farmers market on Oahu, the Kaimuki Open market definitely…read moreisn't one of those. Close friends (if you come here enough times) and deals can be felt here on a daily basis. It's a very definitely small scale operation that takes up very little room and scores up many delightful fruits and fresh produce for your daily needs. It's not much of a theatrical production, as the larger farmer's markets in various spots around urban Honolulu and across Oahu, but there is some value associated here. It's your usual cadre of local residents that want to enjoy the fresh produce that comes with farmer's markets, but want to be within the reaches of Kaimuki town. The Kaimuki Open Market could be categorized as a small niche of people bartering and selling among themselves, but why do it in the public eye? Not sure about that, but I guess it's the way it is here and buying among friends and family is like that, along with passers by who are also looking for a great deal as well. The overall experience here was definitely pleasant, but weird at the same time. I'd come back here more, if the farmer's market either at Kapiolani Community College did not have the stuff I need. The Kaimuki Open Market is neatly tucked away in the side streets of Kaimuki town, located on 12th Avenue across the street from the First Hawaiian Bank - Kaimuki branch. They usually operate on Saturdays, Is use you where I see them. Not sure if the do this open market on the week days, but I will be surprised if they do. If they do, it will probably during normal working hours. Usually cash will be king here, since I do not believe they take credit cards at all. Luckily there is a major bank next door or across the street, namely First Hawaiian Bank and Bank of Hawaii. Parking can be plenty for all, if you use the municipal parking lot but you would have to pay money. There's always street parking nearby but there will be some walking involved to get here. Of course, there is no admission fee, so that's always a good thing. Sometimes I will see someone new in the neighborhood buying stuff from here and it's always gratifying to see familiar faces periodically on the weekends. While you won't find vendors that will cook up a tasting meal, you just find a small assortment of produce that is fresh and compatible with whatever you are cooking / preparing for the day or week. Take this opportunity to venture out in your comfort zone and come here, as the alternative to supermarkets, Costco, and other nearby localized farmer's markets in and around town. Since I do live nearby, I thought it would be a nice gesture to check things out here on a recent Saturday and hit up the Kapiolani Community College mega farmer's market later on. For me, it was the perfect opportunity to get what produce I needed for work and home, while being quite close to home really. I can shop here on the weekends and know that I can get the best price and deal for my hard-earned dollar, as well as seeking other deals for friends and family by shopping here. While Whole Foods and various supermarkets are are very much in the Vinicity, shopping here at the Kaimuki open market can be adventurous and be out of your comfort zone. It's always nice to look at first. You'd probably would find something you're looking for, but for a better deal. Support local! B+ *1400th review and 100th first to review on Yelp! Yeh!! :)

This review is for their shave ice only…read more Went to try Kelvin Ro's new shave ice at Diamond Head Market! He is using a $10k shave ice machine he got from Japan, which makes super fluffy ice. Super good! There are regular kine flavors using Harders syrups and house made kine. The house made ones are really creative and worth the higher price (IMO). More coulis than syrup. One shave ice is based on their Lemon Crunch Cake. Another on their Blueberry cream cheese scones! I tried the Strawberry Daifuku one that had butter mochi (coated with kinako). I have to go back and try the different flavors. I'm super glad Kelvin gave me a sample of the Pikake Shave Ice! It was lovely! Had the delicate taste and aroma of pikake but not to the point it tasted like soap. Definitely worth trying! Available 11 am to 6 pm. Tip: Take photos fast and don't bother talking to anyone, just dig right in and start eating cause this ice melts fast.

We usually stop by Diamond head bakery but rarely go to the grill side. The banana scones are so…read moregood but we don't usually get there early enough. This week we stopped by after bringing our child to the dentist next door. There was only blueberry scones left. But there was A LOT of them. They are pretty expensive now, about $6 each. I'm pretty sure there is cream cheese mixed into the batter but there's a big dollop of it in the center, wish there was more! The batter is a mix between a scone and a muffin. Nice and moist (I hate that word) but I can't think of another word. Google says a synonym is damp. That's not right LOL Parking is scarce around meal time and I can imagine it being crazy sound breakfast. If you can find pathing, the scones are the way to go. There's also a bunch of desserts, sandwiches and salads on the chill. Musubis too!

I started my subsription with Local I'a probably.. a year ago? A few months ago? I absolutely love…read morelove love them. Tucked away right behind Mud Hen Water in Kaimuki, their entrance is small and kind of easy to miss. There are a few parking spots in front & a small door leading to some amazing fish. I believe you can walk in and buy fish/seafood by the pound, but I actually have a subscription where I pay X amount per month & get a "fair share" of fish per every 2 weeks. You can play around with the portion sizes and frequency too. I think currently I receive 1-1.5 lb of fish per share of whatever the catch of the week is. I absolutely love the fish I receive from Ashley. You know it's fresh, it's sustainable and proceeds go directly to local fisherman. Over the past few months, I have received so many different types of fish. Some common fish I see are sashimi grade mahi mahi, ono, and ahi. Sometimes the fishermen will bring in invasive species & I always try to grab those. I've picked up whole kanpachi and whole opakapaka. It's always a fun challenge to try and clean & break down a whole fish lol. I think the craziest thing I picked up from Ashley was mahimahi head & bones. It was actually offered for free, I ended up making mahi dashi and then picked off of the meat for lunch. On Saturday I picked up some sashimi grade striped marlin & a whole octopus. I made a marlin carpaccio and grilled octopus for dinner :) I just love how Ashley and the team make it easy for us to be more connected with our local food source. Although it's a tad more expensive than buying fish at a convenience store, it is nice to know that all the fish is coming from our local fishermen from our shores.

First heard about this business from farmers market. They would have really good prices on fresh…read moreand frozen fish. This brick and mortar store is located right behind Mud Hen Water. Just turn into the parking lot and their entrance is at the end of it. Love their sashimi grade ahi. They have some good ahi Jerky, fish gumbo, etc. They even sell doggy treats. Best to call to see what fish they have as they do sell out from time to time. They are open Thursday - Sunday 10am-2pm.