This place is probably one of the most hidden places in downtown to get some yummy food! My…read morecoworkers and I regularly go there to grab premade bentos. They also have a menu you can order from in the back as well :)! My favorites to get are - - Bibimbob (you have to order it in the back window) There's lots of veggies, meat and a whole egg! - Their meat jun bento, it has random sides depending on the day - I love their japchae! It's so good and not overly greasy. Just the perfect amount as well. The prices are reasonable (slightly on the cheaper side imo) for what you get and they have plenty of options to choose from but you have to go early otherwise it's kind to slim pickings for the day if you want a premade bento.

Love this store. It's one of my go to places for bi bim bap. The bi bim bap is a special order item…read morethat the mama makes in the back. Sauce is awesome. The daughter is at the cashier counter and is super friendly and sweet. Very easy to get addicted. Parking can be tricky downtown but there is a loading zone in front of the store and if you order ahead you can probably get in and out before getting a citation. There is also the municipal lot for the post office across the street.

It's interesting that CU made a claim for this place when it could have been another 7-Eleven…read more Turns out that the layout of the store is very much like 7-Eleven but in a smaller space. As I walked thru the store deciding what to buy, I noticed similarities with 7-Eleven and CU. I spent about 15 minutes walking around the area and finding out that I just wanted something to cold to drink. And that was it. It's nice to have a convenience store here in the Kahala area. While there's a 7-Eleven store in Kaimuki, you can shop here if you need to grab something here while you're hanging at Kahala Mall or just passing thru. I just happened to be going home and found this place. They had a flag ship store in downtown Honolulu and expanded here to Kahala. Nice to have this outlet here when you need that convenience store vibe in Kahala. The store staff is nice and friendly. The store itself was clean and was stocked. The vibe felt like a 7-Eleven store but smaller due to the existing building space dimensions. For the most part though, the experience here at this CU location was good and satisfying. While you could get drinks that's cheaper at McDonald's next door, it's nice to support local businesses here and they have an assortment of bottle drinks besides the usual fare. And they also have stuff you can find at Longs Drugs too, but at a competitive pricing. You'll be happy to have this on your way thru Kahala if you're here wandering around or just passing though. While it can be a bit more expensive, CU's signature brand comes from the specialty ramen stuff that they stock. You can make your own ramen here from the various brands. You can make it in the store and eat it right away after purchasing. Thought that was very convenient for those who love very instant noodles and don't want to wait until they got home. The overall experience here at this CU convenience store in the Kahala district is quite nice and I hope to get back sometime. I would like to return here and check out their ramen stuff just to see if I can handle their spicy ramen that's imported from Japan. For now though, I only purchased a couple of items on my maiden trip to this store on a nice September evening. It was cool that they are open at night. Not sure if they are 24 hours like 7-Eleven is but the location is good for me since I'm nearby Kahala all the time when I'm not anywhere else. They do have limited hot food items, but the star of the show is the aforementioned ramen. And so, while my time here at CU Kahala was brief, I'm sure I'll be back soon since the love of ramen with me is strong. Definitely worth coming back here when ramen is king. Best bet is to come here when you can to grab your favorite ramen and drinks. CU Kahala is located conveniently adjacent to Kahala Mall at Kahala Korner. It's physical address is 4614 Kīlauea Avenue, next to the United States Post Office around the corner and McDonald's Kahala. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, there's very limited parking at the Kahala Korner, which probably boasts around 15 parking spots. Best bet would be to park at Kahala Mall or at the US Post Office (when it's not busy) and walk on over. As far as public transportation goes, routes 1, 1L, 2, 7, and 14 comes by Kahala Mall, but there's a bus stop literally fronting CU that services routes 2, 7, 23, and 14. Choose the right one that works for your schedule and pace. And so, CU is a newer player to the retail space and hope they'll stick around in the Honolulu area. While they are next to Kahala Mall, they have a good and unique branding but also have the everyday experience and items that will draw you into this place for you any day you decide to come here to pick up your essential stuff. Consider coming to this place for your ramen source and you'll be plenty happy. I'm sure I will be when I will return again soon. Gonna try out the spicy ones first. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Update 8/21/26 This morning went to CU Kahala wanted to get this iced coffee in a pouch . Last time…read moreI bought it was real good . Plus got my go to Shrimp chip if you haven't try it yet I highly recommend it . It's very light and a good amount of shrimp taste .

I love mom and pop stores....this place has it all...local favorite plate lunche...hawaii…read moreplates...bah mi's and ofcourse what I came here for fresh made to order poke... Street parking always available and there's a table to chill and eat...I'll definitely be coming around to try out everything on the menu...

Had to check out this new store especially since they advertised Fresh Poke'…read more First of all, very friendly Lady/owner who welcomed my wife n I Store has been refreshed from previous owners Very clean n bright Only got a half pound of poke' just to try Glad I did because it's freshly made to order Not the kind that's been sitting n marinating Got to choose my ingredients; Hawaiian Salt, Ahi, Sea Asparagus, splash of Shoyu n Chili Peppers So simple So Ono You can taste the Ahi n the crunchy fresh veggie n salt textures Give them a try but try to avoid the kids rush hour when school gets out They're located just across an elementary school So funny watching them haggling w each other trying to buy their treats!

The establishment is own by a Korean owner. They are nice and personable. The food is…read moregreat...Korean, American, other Asian mix. There's about three ladies and one gentleman doing all the food preparation Monday to Fridays, close on weekends. Bibimbap: They give you the red hot sauce put on. I'm glad...and would have over spiced and over killed it. I would not be able to eat it. I dropped little at a time to get the right spice level. It was delicious with egg, shiitake mushrooms, Ung choy, Teri meat, cucumbers, and carrots over rice. Ah! The merriment of vegetables, meat, and sauce...delightful! Tuna / Egg sandwiches were tasty and moist...shucks, no pickles! Chicken stew was phenomenal. Giant drum sticks with carrots and potatoes over rice. It came with side of rice and Chop Chae. I tried their California roll sushi which had a good size lettuce for that slight crunch factor... two to a container...yummy! There's lot of variety foods to choose from! Come check it out...Ciao!

I recently started a new job...and true to form, I still don't bring home lunch. My coworkers…read morenoticed that I am always buying food...and recommended this convenient mini mart that is literally across the street from us. The mini mart offers a variety of food items, like instant noodles, chips, candies, and snacks, as well as various beverages (i.e. coffee, soda, water). In addition to the normal food you'd find at a convenience store, they also offer various bentos and prepared food (i.e. sandwiches, pasta salad, somen salad). I love their bentos! It is like getting a mini korean bbq plate for half the price! I usually get their mandoo bento, which has 6 pieces of fried mandoo on a bed of white rice...and it comes with 4 sides (japchae, choy sum, bean sprouts, and cabbage). All for only $5.50! It is such a deal. They have bentos with meat jun, bbq chicken, pork...and they have a daily special. The only thing dangerous about this is that with their prices...I am not as incentivized to bring home lunch.

Friday January 9, 2025 I have been here many times in the past. I come here for their hot and fresh…read moreSpam Musubi or the Hot Dog Musubi. It's a simple crispy, fried Spam, rice and nori. No teriyaki sauce, no salt, no egg. Nothing special. Somehow, it tastes so very good! Also, I bought a C4 performance drink or energy drink? It tasted like a liquid Grape flavored Popsicle!! Service is fast. Ambiance is casual for an old school neighborhood market.

Spam musubi comes in two styles: wet, where the spam is caramelized in a sweet shoyu glaze, and…read moredry, simply pan-fried for a salty crunch. Wet brings a burst of sweet and savory, while dry offers a straightforward spam flavor. The spam musubi here at Middle Street Market is a dry version giving it a straightforward spam experience where the spam is the star giving it a clean, classic spam flavor. The same technique is applied to their red hotdog musubi. That being said the spam musubi here lives up to my expectations and more. the rice was fluffy and well cooked while the nori held everything nicely together. The portion is the normal size of any other spam musubi. Overall I would definitely recommend Middle Street Market because I know I will be back.

So happy Nice to CU is in our neighborhood…read more They have lots of yummy things and every Ramen you can think of. If you plan to eat Ramen there in the store make sure you choose from the Ramen Library and read the directions on the wall. After you purchase the Ramen the cashier will give you a bowl. We bought a Peach Tea and a cup of ice with a straw. So refreshing. We'll be back s

Super HAPPY that Nice To CU is now OPEN as this will be their 3rd location and is close by to me…read more I can just walk over here and splurge all the convenience store food items which is also my favorites!! I happen to be in the area and had about 15 minutes to check out the store quick before my 3 pm appointment nearby. Cute little store, very organized and has all of the good stuff I LOVE. Location: Kapahulu, next complex over to Leonard's bakery. parking lot really needs to be repaved and parking may be a problem since spots are shared with other businesses. They are located in the corner left, look for the colorful green and purple logo. CU Hawaii is a Korean convenience store chain with over 18,000+ stores across South Korea. I am so happy they are doing business here, save me from visiting Korea which I don't know when I can ever visit. I love convenience store especially a Korean version of it, the kind I see on reels from Korean and now yay its opened up here. The store is like a Korean 7-11, so neat and organized. So much goodies, ramen, snacks, musubi, Korean street foods, packaged bento, sweets, chips, drinks, kimbap, sandwiches, many more even gift items and facial care too! I loved the Ramyun library of packaged noods, so many different kinds,- this is my weakness, which I have to limit eating ramen package once a month. So cool to purchase your ramen and eat it there. One thing missing is the ramen topping section. I Loved that they have the ice cups for the packaged drinks. They had two specials during my visit and not sure when the sale will end per cashier, BOGO on the package udon and rice cake and free bag of snacks with sandwich purchase. For this visit I just got the egg salad sandwich $4.99 and got a package of chocolate churro snack for free, great deal! I enjoyed the egg sandwich, the bread is soft, a little sweet and egg creamy. Nice to CU, maybe I'll CU over here & is going to be my new addiction, great addition to local community. *Note to self- I want to try everything but I have to not go too crazy, this is for reals, story of my life. haha.

Picked up a BLT with avocado from Harbor Mini Mart on the 1st floor of Harbor Court, and it did not…read moredisappoint. The sandwich was fresh and delicious, and the avocado was perfectly sliced and fanned, adding the perfect touch. The space is clean and convenient if you're downtown. The ladies working there were cute, sweet, and genuinely friendly, which made the experience even better. Solid go-to spot in a landmark downtown building near the waterfront. I'll definitely be back. 55 Merchant St, Ste 140, Honolulu, HI 96813 Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:30 PM

This is not your average mini mart. The breakfast, lunch, and service is amazing. Everything is…read moremade with love in their little kitchen. They have daily breakfast and lunch specials. The poke bowl is a must try with lots of high quality tuna at a very reasonable price. Very filling and tasty! The coffee is fresh, store is clean, and they carry lots of little snack or personal items you may need. Young Lei, the owner, is super nice and friendly. It's the perfect stop before work or for lunch break. I highly recommend going there.

10 out of 10 recommend. They have a bunch of different food options. Hot and cold. Always saving…read moreour asses when we forget drinks at the store lol open pretty late. I believe 830. Great location. Always clean. The husband and wife that works there are amazing and very kind people.

I love this place Really nice welcoming people…read more And the Vietnamese food delicious everything made with love and good price