Who doesn't love gummies, lihing and chocolate with cookies. All so bad for you but tasty…read moredelicious. We see the pop ups in from of target ala Moana, HGEA fair, and most recently pearlridge mall down town. The special holiday candies are so good..cookie butter, Christmas mix and more. The candies are so unique to Hawaii and just different. We bumped into a Noms kiosk which was so exciting and were able to taste the new cookie butter flavors. The kiosk person was nice. He gave us free samples and saw deals when purchasing multiple bags. Lotsa flavors to choose from. Kiosk may look bare and small but there are so many options and this makes for a good option when thinking of what to send during holiday season. Love the bright lights and simple display.

Kicking up the sweets…read more.. Noms is the vocabulary that we foodies tend to describe and Hawaii Candy Factory has created and kicked up our favorite sweets and put fun local twists on it to make it somehow of their own. You can find them pretty much everywhere here in Hawaii in the local stores and events around town with the staff generously handing out samples of their classics or newest flavor and not sure how but they make it all happen which you know at first bite. Always a fun and energetic vibe they're very passionate about each and every product and their newest release Guava already sounds like a nom nom winner. Thank you

It was KISMET we ended up here! This was hands down one of the best Taiwanese restaurants I have…read moreever been to! My family was in the area to shop over at Crafts Way and I found Fooki on Yelp as a nearby food option. It had something for everyone in our group of seven: 2 vegetarians, 1 vegan and 4 meat eaters. The restaurant had a divy vibe, cozy and welcoming. The service was very friendly and the server was incredibly knowledgable about their menu and how what made some of their dishes stand out from what's expected. The Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries are a must! They totally reminded me of my childhood and the kind of fries I'd get at the amusement park back in Taiwan. Here's everything we ordered. Every single item was a hit! -stewed egg -stewed tofu -Majiang noodles -Lu Rou Fan -Grandpa Rolling Beef -Scallion Pancake -Fooki Bao -Tofu Bao -Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries -Veggie Scallion Noodles -Fooki Bowl -BoomBoom Chicken If we ever find ourselves back in Aiea again, we will be stopping in!

I've always wanted to try this place because I love Taiwanese food. But maybe because I had such…read morehigh expectations, I was pretty disappointed with everything. First, the price was pretty high compared to the amount of food they served and the flavor of their menu. The pork rice bowl had way too much rice compared to the pork, and I think I only had half of the rice to eat with the pork on top. All the foods we ordered wasn't very flavorful either and they charged 3% for credit cards. The economy is tough right now so that may explain the card charge and the portion size but I don't think I'll be going to this place again. It was good to try but wasn't impressionable!

First stop in Honolulu. It's located in a strip mall and the door was locked. They had a few…read moreflavors and the pricing was pretty affordable compared to some taro chips. We bought so many bags so we can enjoy for the rest of our trip and to bring back as souvenirs. I really enjoyed the honey garlic flavor that was only sold in store. I did see the furikake flavor at Costco in a bigger bag. Service was very friendly.

This is the best place to get your Ono Giant Shrimp Chips! We got 3 bags for $24. What a steal! I…read morewish I got more, but I didn't have much room in my carryon to make it back to California. This is a small business and we got to meet the owner. She is the sweetest lady ever and I love how energetic she was. The factory was very clean and it was just her and her husband running the show. Best shrimp chips and so addicting! Everyone I bought the bags for finished them in a matter of 2 days! I love the new spicy garlic flavor, but the original will always by my favorite. Ring the doorbell when you arrive because they are busy packaging and getting their goods out ready!

The second location of One 2 Buy in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center. It's on the west end of the…read morecenter, near McDonalds. Plenty of parking on that side. This store is spacious, bright, and new. Everything is very organized and easy spot the price. Compared to the main store, this one has mainly snacks and edible items, but a lot of more fragrance and cosmetic items. We even found some items cheaper at this store. The weird thing about this store is the flooring is not level. About 8 feet from the windows toward the parking lot, the floor slants down, so your cart will run away or you might feel a little dizzy from the imbalance. Overall, a nice spacious and clean store with a good amount of Asian snacks and food items. A nice addition to the neighborhood. No need to go into town now for these things. Cashiers were nice and friendly. Besides the unleveled floor, this is a more comfortable place to shop compared to the main store.

1-2-buy has a couple locations now. So far, I have shopped at their pop-up in Pearlridge, the…read moreoriginal location warehouse in Kakaako, and the Pearl Kai locations. I heard the Waipahu location has gachapon games too. Fun!! I wanna check it out! The Pearl Kai location I frequent the most has a variety of snacks from all over the world, and the workers there gave me some samples to try. I took my friend there to shop and they also gave her samples. My only problem is I buy too many yummy snacks! Lol! I always leave with a box! Hahaa. Please check them out. I think this location also has a beverage drink place inside now. Yum yum for my tum tum!

Went to the address on file and was sent to the middle of the road. Do not go to this place or…read moreyou'll end up confused in the hwy

Had the party mix gifted to me here in the states by friends who came back from Hawaii. It was…read moredelicious!! I finished the bag in less than a week. Only wish it was more easily found here on the mainland.

@fortunefoodfinds: "SEAS DA day! A Steak Quesadilla, Fish + Shrimp Taco, n' Da OG Tostada (blue…read morecrab tobiko spread, ceviche, n' avocado) from DA SEAFOOD CARTEL in Aiea. Authentic Mexican seafood n' ingredients so fresh, that right there is a definite yes!" SERVICE: friendly n' fully staffed INTERIOR: limited seating; can get filled up quickly EXTERIOR: same as inside, limited seating that is covered. Looks like it could have previously been a gas station. WAIT TIME: came at the right time, was helped out immediately. Line grew as soon as I ordered. Food came out staggered, but fast. Maybe 10 mins for everything. PARKING: few spaces to the side of restaurant n' a free lot to the right when facing OVERALL COMMENTS: the last time I had them was at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market in 2024 so we were due for a visit. The steak quesadilla is really good, has a nice char to the meat, filling is packed with steak n' cheese, easy enough to share, salsa that comes on the side is spicy; a lil' goes a long way. The mixed taco is yuMmmy n' loaded with 2 good size pieces of fried fish n' 2 large fried shrimp. The textures are crispy from the beer batter n' crunchy from the slaw. The chipotle aioli tops it off perfectly by adding in the creaminess. Da OG tostada is seafood freshness on a tortilla chip. The ceviche is very well made, has all the flavors coming through n' underneath that is the blue crab tobiko spread that adds another level of excellence. The avocado is the cherry on top completing the dish. Happy with everything we ordered!

Have been meaning to check out this spot for a minute but just hadn't been able to until today…read more I stopped by here at 11am on Saturday after a hike. It was "crowded" in that there is a very limited dining area and out door seating area. We managed to snag a table by asking another couple if they were using both of their tables which were put together. Fortunately they weren't. If you're outside, it's also super loud because of the traffic. Probably goes without saying but if you're on a first date or whatever perhaps not the most ideal spot. So we stood in line. Make sure to grab a menu while you're there if you don't have it pulled up on your phone. I ordered fish taco (singular)...i guess they don't do three for whatever like many other places do. That's fine. My date ordered the Tostada de Atun (tuna). And then I ordered a 16oz ceviche to go. I guess I assumed the ceviche would be fish, but i think it's shrimp. Everything was tasty, especially the ceviche. If it was regular fish ceviche, it would have been 20/10. I'm not a huge fan of shrimp and it was still a solid 9/10. The fish taco was fine, if a bit under seasoned. And I think my date enjoyed her tostada. Would totally recommend this place to anyone.

Tuesday April 14, 2026 I haven't been here in a very long time. I used to come here a lot in the…read morepast. Plenty parking. Come early or they run out of food. I was surprised that I came here at 1:30pm and no line outside. Service is fast. I ordered a Roast Pork with Cake Noodle Plate which came out to $19.37. The plate was ready in a few minutes. I decided to sit on 1 of the gray tables outside. It looks the same and it tastes good like in the past. The Roast Pork was big pieces, soft and juicy too! The cake noodle was like eating crunchy noodle like chips. It was good! It costs more than in the past. So, is every place else too. Support local businesses. I will be back again.

Been to Mei Mei BBQ and Char Siu House in Chinatown but I like Roast Duck Kitchen the best…read more Their roast duck and pork belly in particular (my two favorite meats) are very juicy with crispy skin, and the portion of duck is not all bones like other spots. Their lunch plate is $17.50 without upgrades and comes with your choice of meat, two scoops rice, cabbage, and a gaugee. You can upgrade for $1 to fried rice or cake noodle or combo meat. The lunch plate is more expensive than the one at Mei Mei but it's twice the size and can feed two not starving people. I came around after 1230p and they had already run out of fried rice which was sad, I think the guy in front of me may have gotten the last order! So definitely go on the earlier side of lunch if you want to make sure they have everything you want. This is located on the second floor of the shopping center above Times (same level as McDonald's), just at the top of the escalators. Take out only. Place your order with the nice lady at the front, then wait until she calls your order out to pick up and pay. At peak lunch hour this can take 5 to 7 minutes. Credit card surcharge. There are a few shady tables on the second floor patio you can sit at to eat.

THE BEST KALUA AND POKE NACHOS, super friendly staff. Family owned and operated…read more I will always come here to get food Speedy service as well!

This place was so good! The man Carlos was there doing such an amazing job of making sure that we…read morefelt welcome and that we had everything that we needed! The food was super super good and we got a spicy Poké bowl and then we got rice with chicken and it was amazing! I will definitely come back! And they had the most amazing banana bread there.

Another Shave Ice Expedition. How have I live on Oahu my whole life, in Ewa for 11 years, and…read moreworked in Pearl City for 7 years and not know Baldwin Sweet Shop had bomb shave ice? I recently heard about them and their signature lemon peel syrup and topped with lemon peel shave ice. I had to find out. It tastes like lemon peel. And like in the best way. The root beer, which is all oldest gets everywhere was also very good. But the best was the Ramune. Actually tastes like the ramune I grew up on in Japan. So good. My hubs and I even each got a second shave ice. I can't remember all our flavors but that doesn't matter bc you will get what you like lol

Great service and friendly staff. The aunty stands by the door and takes your order on a white…read moreboard it's very cute. Then she lets the guys know inside the order. There was a line but it moved pretty quick. If you want to shop inside you don't have to wait in line. The size of the shaved ice were good. Between my husband toddler and I we were able to share a keiki size. We ordered POG flavor with ice cream and mochi. They give you a good portion of mochi and ice cream on the bottom of the shaved ice. It's in the same plaza as Shiro's just towards the end.

Ever wanted to know what a distribution center looks like? Well, not much LOL. A bunch of boxes and…read morestuff. An area to take orders with a lot of stuff! You go in, tell them what you want, pay and get out. Hey, it's a distribution center, not a store to walk around and check things out. You save about a dollar going here vs. buying in the wild! Worth checking out if you are around the Waipio Costco area.

On December 17th, I asked my hubby if we could stop by Aloha Edibles so I can restock on the doggie…read moretreats. This time, I purchased 2 bags each of the chicken gizzards, beef hearts, and beef liver for my three dogs. The last time I purchased dog treats, my little indoor dog Sadie managed to climb on a chair and onto the dining table, open the plain "unmarked" brown bag of dog treats (as if she could read), chew into a ziploc bag containing the remainder of an open bag of chicken gizzards! My hubby said that I have to make sure that all of the chairs are pushed against the dining table so Sadie cannot use them to climb onto the dining table. I responded that he should train HIS dog (have you ever say that? YOUR child, or YOUR grandchild?) to not go onto the table. Sadie hasn't done that before! Now, Sadie is on two legs, begging, whenever anyone approaches THE NEW brown paper bag.