I LOVE popcorn. I've always passed by and resisted the urge to buy a bag since I thought I could just make it at home. Eventually, I gave in and now it's my favorite treat! They're a small kiosk inside Pearlridge, right next to TJ Maxx. There's usually a few minute wait since the popcorn is made fresh to order and there's only one employee, but it's definitely worth the wait! So far I've only tried the volcano, which is a hurricane mix with kakimochi and furikake. The popcorn is always crisp and evenly buttered with the perfect kakimochi ratio. They have 3 size options - you'll want to get the large because they're so good you could finish half the bag in one sitting. I had a friend try some of my popcorn a few days later and was surprised with how fresh it still tasted! In his words he said it was "to die for" lol. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Volcano popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I always grab a bag of this popcorn when I go to the mall. I've even stopped by before heading to the airport to get a bag to snack on the plane. The popcorn is made fresh constantly, as orders are nonstop. Most times there's a line, but I happily wait for my turn. My favorites are the kimchi and mexican. Although I've had all of them, I like to get the ones I can't make myself. And if the pre-made flavors dont have mochi crunch, you can add for a fee. I think the puffy mochi crunch is a secret menu item. I heard a guy asking for it so I tried it, good but I like the regular one. I did ask the guy when they'd be opening one in Waikiki, he said soon...not sure how soon, but I'll be happy to get some when we stay there. read more

Iniki yhe only popcorn serving in the Pearlridge SC Mall at the Wai Makai or downtown (theatres) has wonders of flavors no other shops have! One will not know until going to the counter hidden are his favorable crack seeds that are not like the package ones sold at most stores! I believe he is the only owner that sells not the usual crack seeds that I grew up with. They are very unique and love the taste of each crack seeds I have tried. He has another store in Kalihi on Dillihngham same lot as Zippy's. His volcano popcorn is my favorite...furikake, mochi crunch and butter! If one has any social events sells it by the pound! The menu of popcorn costs is place fronting his counter booth. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Iniki Popcorn: iniki Popcorn butter furikake and sour cream onion! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Wonder was patient with us while we took a look at the menu since there was no long line. Popcorn is freshly popped. Came out quick and hot. Still crispy the next day! They also have cute pop ornaments leis, great for gifts and graduations! read more

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This is by far the best kakimochi, furikake, popcorn mix on the island. I will only buy it if I see the owner guy doing the popping and mixing. He blends the perfect balance of salt, flavoring, butter, popcorn, kakimochi and furikake. Soooo good. The Pearlridge location and windward mall locations are definitely a place I frequent to get my fix. It's so good. You wish you could actually take this particular mix when going to watch a movie. Out of the three sizes I choose large all the time. You cannot stop at one chomping bite. I have never tried other toppings such as lihingmui but I am sure it's all so very delicious. The kiosk is unassuming in the busy mall. You smell the products before seeing the kiosk. It's all grab and go which is fine as you are just going to do some serious snacking! read more

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There are so many varieties of popcorn flavors! My go to is the volcano. I'm not a fan of kaki mochi except in popcorn! Their popcorn is different, it seems lighter- I like it. The service is pretty quick and I appreciate the fact that the popcorn is crash, but sitting in the case for hours. It's a kiosk near an entrance, donut is easy to access. There are actually kiosks at each shopping mall locations. Uptown and Downtown. read more

Great popcorn while shopping at Pearlridge, located right outside TJ Max. Best to get a medium or large since the small is not as worth the price compared to a medium or large. My favorite is the Volcano with butter, furikaki seaweed and mochi crunch. yum! Service was quick! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - First floor outside TJ Max - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Tasty buttery fresh the guy was a lil annoyed when i wanted the popcorn in 2 bags but still get 5 stars cause lady was nice n popcorn was ono! read more

Yummy popcorn and fair price. I like the variety. The quantity and quality is right on. I love watching them prepare it. read more

I love Hurricane popcorn. It's popcorn with butter, furikaki and mochi crunch. This place calls it the Volcano. They have a stall in uptown and downtown Pearlridge. They recently opened a store on Dillingham. That's my favorite location as they sell drinks also. The popcorn here is always good. They use quality kernels, so the popcorn always come out big. The mochi crunch is always crunchy and never stale. If you like popcorn you should give this place a try. read more

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Where have you been all my life!? First of all not sure how you're supposed to pronounce L1...is it a square lol! Well whatever it is it's some yummy popcorn here! A very simple kiosk right smack in the middle near the food court escalators it instantly captures my attention but I was looking for another shop which sadly was no longer there, sigh so in despair...mmmm snacks! With nine kinds of seasonings they do have quite a few to choose from but they had me at sour cream and onion sprinkled all over which is what she did first then came the ladle of butter wish a good shake to then finish off with Furikake...and this is "Iniki"! What I did notice is the popcorn is beautifully round and puffy like a mushroom popped so light and crispy it did hit the salty cravings spot for sure. They do of course have the local classic of butter, furikake and Mochi crunch which they call "Volcano" and a bunch of cheesy and Li Hing flavors as well. Just pop in at Pearlridge Center and check them out cause I know it's super corny to say how amazing they are! Thank you! read more

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Yo... the popcorn here is ah-mazing! 10 out of 10 recommended!!! Tell all your friends and family. I first saw this company at a kiosk in Windward Mall, there were quite a few families carry large bags of popcorn from this company. Curious... I had to try it for myself. And I've been addicted since. This kiosk is located near Champs Sports on the TJ Max side of the Pearlridge Mall - Downtown. Customer service is always very welcoming and friendly. The popcorn kernels are freshly popped when you order. They smell super delicious while you wait for your bag of popcorn. And the large bags are easy to carry along while shopping, very light weight. A large bag lasts pretty long. There is lots of flavor within each and every bite. According to the website, Gourmet Popcorn Menu Flavors include "Butter, Furikake, Lihing Powder, Sour Cream and Onion, White Cheddar, Yellow Cheddar, Parmesan, Mochi Crunch, and Kettle Corn." There are also Fresh, Kettle, Caramel and Popcorn Leis. Specialty Flavors include, "INIKI Popcorn - Contains: Butter, Furikake and Sour Cream and Onion. Volcano Popcorn - Best Seller! Contains: Butter, Furikake and Mochi Crunch. Avalanche Popcorn - Contains: Butter, White Cheddar and Parmesan. Tsunami Popcorn - Contains: Butter, Li Hing Powder, Furikake and Mochi Crunch. Chicago - Contains: Butter, Caramel Corn, and Yellow Cheddar. Cheesy Bacon - Contains: Bacon Cheese Powder, Butter, and Furikake". And Rainbow. They also offer Cotton Candy and Cinnamon Glazed Nuts (macadamia, almond or pecans). Prices are also quite affordable. And they do bulk orders as well. And can be booked for parties, fundraisers and events. Hours are from Mon - Sat: 10am - 7:30pm. Sun: 10am - 5:30pm. More info about the business from their website, "About Us: Where our treats are always fresh. Our first L1InikiPopcorn location was opened in 2011 at Windward Mall and was previously named "I want Candy". We started off as a small family business and hired additional employees at all of our locations. Due to our success, in 2016 our location at Pearl Ridge Mall was opened and has had the named changed to "L1InikiPopcorn". Our Pearlridge location has recently been updated over the summer and is near Champs Sports." *Check out their website for more information: https://www.l1inikipopcorn.com/ read more

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This has become my treat every time I have a pop up/craft fair event at Pearlridge! They have a kiosk conveniently located on both sides of the mall, Mauka (Macy's side) and Wai Makai (downtown/theaters side). The workers are always do friendly and helpful. You order which flavor and size you want and then you can watch them make your popcorn. So far I've tried the cheesy bacon, avalanche, and volcano. I hope to try a different flavor every time I go! read more

Free popcorn at Pearlridge Mall! In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Pearlridge, L1 Iniki Popcorn was giving away free bags of popcorn! My friends and I were going to lunch on the Admission Day holiday anyway and I was the driver. I figured that Pearlridge was on the way to our lunch destination, so, why not stop by? I told them that if they didn't want the popcorn, they can give it to me! Haha! We found lots of free parking since the mall opens at 10am. We asked another customer where the Wai Makai wing was. It's on the theater side - with Longs on the lower level. Donna knew to park on the second floor of the parking garage, catch the elevator down, and the entrance is there... By Hallmark and Tony Moly. Wow... This Mall is challenging! We ended up being the sixth customers in line. The lady at the kiosk was very efficient and friendly. I got a small bag of Rainbow popcorn besides getting the little free bag. I like popcorn in general, so, it's a fun snack for me! Thanks to Daniel and Paul for giving me their bags of free Rainbow popcorn! Hee hee! It's crunchy and yummy! Happy 50th Anniversary to Pearlridge! Thanks for the delicious treat! read more

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I love buying their popcorn lei because they are fun to give not to mention tasty and affordable. During the busy season, I usually call in my order a week ahead. The kiosk is located on the ground level near Dunkin's and below the movie theater. Service is friendly and great! read more

I absolutely love popcorn so when I saw this little stand at the mall, I had to order some! We got the small rainbow popcorn and a medium size volcano. OMG.. it's like crack! So delicious! the medium bag is ginormous and for $9 so worth it! We munched on it the whole flight back to the mainland! Highly recommend!! read more

Fast service. Lots of variety. Meet my expectations. Recommend the Mexican spicy...good flavor.

I came to both uptown and downtown locations @ 10am this morning. And NO one was at either location. I'm very disappointed, you LOST my business today and future. It's a special day for friend and I intended to buy 2 leis. So sorry for your loss read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Downtown Pearlridge- NO worker sightings - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Love the popcorn, the people, pricing and the presentation. Perfect for movie night, favors, cravings and everyday munchies! Their website is so convenient when you want to place your order ahead of time. I love that they have multiple locations. Support local! Support small family owned business! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Ordered pink bags of popcorn for baby shower favors. Pretty and Yummy! - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

It stay good. Exactly what you want when you're craving flavored popcorn. Reminiscent of the old school popcorn you get at the carnivals. Wide assortment of flavors and combos. Satisfies both the sweet and the savory side. Generously flavored so no bland popcorn here. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Menu - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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The people who work here are very nice and friendly. As for the popcorn, this is the place to get good quality popcorn. Their popcorn or kernels aren't like the one you get from the supermarket and pop it in the microwave. It's also better than the movie popcorn. You get full blown popcorn almost a size of a quarter with light, sweet taste. My favorite is the Volcano. It's made with furikake, butter, and mochi crunch. The only missing thing is a good movie. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Volcano (furikake, butter & Mochi Crunch) - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

I never have popcorn cravings, but I tried the volcano, and how can something this simple taste so good?! The marriage of butter, popcorn, furikake, and mochi crunch is delightful. Yes, you could probably make it at home, but nah. Besides, the young lady helping me was very well informed. For me, it's a treat. ^⁠_⁠^ read more

It's no secret that popcorn is probably my favorite snack in the entire world - just ask my hubby! I'm busy making it at home at least once or twice a week. When I go out to the theater or the mall and I smell freshly made popcorn, I'm intoxicated. No matter how full I am, no matter what mood I'm in, I absolutely have to have some. Pearlridge Mall had recently reopened for shopping after the COVID-19 crisis, and I was inspired to grace as many local businesses as I could. I was happy to grab some popcorn for munching on in between stops. I ordered the small original with mochi crunch. What stood out for me is how big and fluffy the kernels were! Very satisfying. Next time, I'd like to try one of their specialty creations, add furikake or butter, or jazz it up somehow. Perhaps I'll really be ready to commit to finishing an entire bag - especially if I order Kettle Corn! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Regular popcorn with Mochi crunch! The popcorn is so fluffy, full and yummy - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Fresh Iniki popcorn is Onolicious!!! Perfect balance of butter and Furikake and sour cream & onion seasonings!!! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Menu - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Can't leave the mall without some. What we normally call hurricane mix would be their Iniki. Trademark stuff... Their mixes are awesome. The kernels are on steroids and they stuff enough mochi crunch for everyone. No skimping at this pop corn stand. Give it a try. The prices really are decent for the amount of popcorn you get! Along with the freshly made popcorn mixes, they also have flavored almonds, rainbow popcorn, popcorn leis, caramel corn and cotton candy. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Menu board - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Always a favorite place to stop. Fresh popped popcorn, choose your fixin's and enjoy. Purchased my large volcano with tons of arare. Buttery deliciousness with furikake. Able to get Atleast one arare in every bite. read more

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About every other week, my wife and I have a "popcorn night" where we get a bag of our favorite popcorn in lieu of dinner. This location is at Pearlridge Center Downtown on the second level next to INspiration Interiors. We usually park near Longs, take the escalator up one level and we're there. I keep it simple with a large bag of plain popcorn for just $7. Much better popcorn than what you get at the movie theatre and without the hefty price tag. My wife usually orders a small bag of something more exotic like "Volcano." No matter what you order, the popcorn is made fresh while you wait. They accept cash and cards. read more

Nice little snack spot in Pearl Ridge. I liked the caramel corn the best, rainbow one was decent too. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Caramel Corn and Rainbow Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Came here to redeem a gift certificate ('tis the season) and because it was my first time I wasnt too sure on what to get. Luckily the menu is clear and the prices are farely cheap for the sizes youd get! I really liked the variety, from sweet to salty, and the owner was helpful in helping me pick. Everything was fresh and made before my eyes. My 10.00 ceritifcate got me a medium bag of flavored popcorn and a small bag of rainbow (kettle corn) popcorn! Perfect gifts! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Okay when they say it's Hawaii's Best Popcorn... it really is! Kernels are big and every time I've come here, they make it fresh for me. Not sure if I'm just lucky or that's the way they do it. The volcano without extra butter is my favorite. Just the right amount of Furikake and senbei! Definitely get the medium or large size. It's way better value! This spots in front of Goma Tei at the Pearlridge mall! read more

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Ok so honestly I didn't think much of this popcorn stand but after seeing several people in the mall walking with them I had to check out what they hype was. I'm a fan of hurricane popcorn (box kine) and decided to try it out. Good laaawwwdd, I get it now. The popcorn was freshly popped and much larger than the ones you can get at the movie theatre. Butter and mochi crunch was on point and furikake freshly distributed within the bag. Now I get it!! So ONO! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Whoever came up with the flavor combo that is the sour cream and onion and furikake is a genius. I've tried other popcorn places and there's just no comparison to this one. read more

I came all the way to pearlridge to meet up with someone and found an open charger down by Longs, so I decided to park my car for an hour and wander around pearlridge. I honestly haven't been here in like 11 years. This mall is nice! It wasn't crowded at all, I could charge my car without being harassed like at kahala mall, and I found a place that rivals carousel candy land in kahala mall. The lady working the little kiosk was really friendly. She pops the popcorn right when you order, so you know it's super fresh. I got the volcano flavor: Michu crunch, furikake and butter. The medium size is $7! Steep, but I say it's worth it. Especially because I wasn't really feeling any of the food places. Who wants pandas when you can get popcorn!!!? Lol. They also sell nuts, popcorn lei and cotton candy. Yum! Andddd she takes credit card, woohoo! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

L1 Iniki Popcorn never fails to give great and tasty popcorn snacks every time I go there. The service is very friendly too. The ambience is very clean too. I really enjoy that they aren't skimpy on the toppings for my popcorn every time I purchase my popcorn snacks from them. I highly recommend this location if you've got a popcorn craving. read more

Iniki Popcorn is the best popcorn specialty store in the State. I have tried several confectionery stores which cannot even compete. I would drive to Kaneohe from Honolulu just for a fix of their tsunami blend popcorn. The popcorn they use is a bit larger than theater popcorn and it holds the butter and other ingredients very well without getting soft and soggy. Their prices are very reasonable and I just found out that they have two other locations besides Windward Mall. They also have outlets in Kalihi and Pearlridge. I give them 5-stars, check them out. read more

Great fresh popcorn Plain or buttered is my favorite love it... they close early.... read more

I went to the ground floor where their kiosk was; near Longs Drugs; to find they were gone. I felt my heart drop and shatter to a million pieces. Luckily, I took the escalator up to see they have relocated to a nice looking kiosk on the 1st floor!!! Changes and updates: - New location!!! So spiffy!! It is right next to cookie corner! - They now accept credit cards for payments!!! Whoo hoo! Everything else is pretty much the same! I still say the VOLCANO flavored popcorn is the BEST! Usually I come here to get my popcorn fix. Now I notice I come here to get popcorn to give as a gift to mainland friends. Gone are the days of coffee and macadamia nuts. They all seem to want this now! Overall, I'm excited that I can get my favorite popcorn here and won't have to make a run to the atm. read more

Stopped by for more popcorn at the downtown/wai Makai location. Daughter wanted the tsunami and I got my usual butter with furikake. Always delicious and fresh popped when you place your order.. So your bag has not been sitting there waiting for you to buy it....it's so good and addicting. I have a hard time practicing self restraint with their popcorn because it's so good! I watched the girl pop the corn and noticed her flick out a popped corn that looked darker than the others.... Love the attention to detail and commitment to providing an excellent product! Love, love L1 Iniki popcorn! read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Tsunami Mix Butter, Li Hing powder, furikake and arare - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

While watching the Doggie Costume contest this past Sunday I decided to stand in line for my popcorn fix. She makes the popcorn to order so just enjoy the show. It was interesting watching her make each bag of popcorn. Good service esp since she was soo busy cuz the event going on. Not your normal movie popcorn...soo addicting. They also have a few other snacks, nuts and cotton candy. I couldn't decide what to get so I got a small Iniki and volcano didnt make a dent in neither and honestly thought the small was pretty big meaning popcorn for the week. They do accept credit card not sure if there is a limit. Located in a kiosk on the main floor Downtown. read more

L1 Iniki Popcorn - Da sizes - Popcorn Shops Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

The first time I purchased popcorn here, it was very delicious. I give them 5 stars. The second time I purchased, the popcorn was severely deflated, flat, STALE! So I decided to purchase the third time and I stood and stayed to make sure they were making a fresh batch of popcorn. This is what I observed. He cooks a fresh batch, but he mixes the old popcorn with the fresh batch. So I received a mix of fresh and old popcorn. I indicated to the merchant, I wanted ONLY the fresh. He insisted the old popcorn he mixed was still fresh mind you I stood and watched him make it. I took my popcorn and tasted it. You get fresh popcorn and stale popcorn at the same time. . I even told him I only want the fresh and yet he mixed the old stale popcorn with the new popcorn. I was very irritated and annoyed. I will never purchase popcorn here again. read more