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    Māla Market

    4.7 (464 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Tuna Salad Sandwich and Italian Sandwich
    Elizabeth K.

    Māla Market in Hawaii Kai has the MOST fresh sandwiches filled with love and the most incredible views! My husband and I came here after church and became obsessed! You come in and are greeted by a few workers working almost like an assembly line! You order and they make sandwiches with the most fresh ingredients, Dave's killer bread (21 grain), and it's so quick! I recommend the Italian Sandwich! My husband said his Tuna Salad Sandwich was delicious! If you sit outside, you're greeted by paradise... LITERALLY! It's stunning. I highly recommended this place. You will leave 10x happier

    Chicken Salad Sandwich
    Harry F.

    Mala Market is a solid choice if you're looking for a quick, fresh sandwich on a hot day. The service is fast and there's no need to order ahead, which makes it convenient for a casual lunch stop. Prices are a little on the higher side, especially considering the sandwiches are very straightforward and something you could easily make at home, but they do load them up with a lot of vegetables so every bite tastes fresh and satisfying. Nothing on the menu is particularly unique--it's mostly classic cold sandwich staples on sliced wheat bread--but they're well made and hit the spot. There's no indoor seating, but plenty of tables outside, and the real bonus is that the shopping center has additional seating just a few steps away right by the water, with umbrellas for shade. It's a great setup if you want to grab your sandwich and enjoy it in a more scenic spot. Parking is simple with the shopping center lot, which is another plus. Overall Mala Market isn't a place for a one-of-a-kind meal, but it delivers exactly what you'd want in a fresh, quick sandwich and pairs it with an easy, relaxing place to sit and eat.

    Outside
    Emily L.

    Was in the area before the beach, and decided to stop by to try and get a cold sandwich. The ordering area is super cute too and I love how easy their menu is. I got the turkey avocado sandwich with a side salad. The service was extremely fast! By the time I was done ordering, it was already out and ready for me. Also this sandwich was delicious! It came with a ton of different refreshing vegetables and a lot of turkey which I enjoyed. This was perfect for the beach. I would definitely come back again when in the area and needing a sandwich!

    Ka'ipo R.

    First time here. Ordered chicken salad sandwich salad. It's prob one of chic best sandwiches I've had. It's not filled with too much mayo and loaded with sprouts but it wouldn't hurt to have more. If it was more affordable (spent over $16) I would come here more often. It comes with side salad or chips. Service was fast and there are seats outside of the Marina for a nice view.

    Menu 08.03.2025
    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "Back a-GRAIN! A Chicken Salad sandwich made with Dave's 21 whole grains n' seeds killer bread + served with a side salad n' cilantro dressing from MĀLA MARKET in Hawaii Kai. Packed with veggies, makes for healthy n' happy bellies!" Staff: fully staffed Interior: some bar seating Exterior: good amount of table seating available Wait time: 5 mins Parking: lot Overall comments: Prices went up since my last visit, which was a while ago. Although I can still say that their sandwiches are loaded n' delicious along with that cilantro dressing for the salad. When your food looks healthy good, it's makes you feel good eating it!

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    Alfonso D.

    By far the best sandwich spot on the island !! Packed of flavor !! I really enjoyed it and will defiantly coming back .the service was fast and I got my food Quick .

    Turkey Avocado Sandwich
    Jessica R.

    Okay this place makes the best sandwiches. I got their turkey avocado sandwich and WOW! They pack their sandwiches!!! They put turkey, avocado, purple lettuce, sprouts, mayo, tomato and carrots. So healthy for you! The combo comes with either salad or chips. I got the salad and their dressing was super good too! Tasted like an avocado/vinaigrette. Super good! The service was alright. Not too friendly. It didnt feel welcoming. Super nice place. They have seats to eat inside or outside but I recommend outside because they have the view of the ocean pier. super cute view!

    Rene D.

    I LOVE a good veggie packed sandwich! As a firm believer that sandwiches should basically be salads between two slices of bread, Māla Market is my ride or die. The turkey avocado is an absolutely perfect choice, creamy and crunchy, especially after a day of hiking or swimming. You also get the choice between salad (with a side of dressing) or kettle chips. There isn't much seating inside the store but you can sit outside or along the marina (which I prefer). Workers are nice and accommodating :)

    Pastrami with salad.
    Lisa T.

    Lots of fresh veggies. But very little avocado for the $2 addon for Italian special sandwich of the day. Also ordered pastrami and roast beef. All with salad. Choice of chips or salad. Other menu items includes: Wraps, Salads, Soup, iced tea, Lemonade Located near Panda, near waterfront. Same shopping center as Costco Hawaii Kai. Tables and chairs are available. Water dispenser, paper cups Located inside. Rewards program, enter phone number at register. Help yourself to water, utensils, paper towels, paper bags. Helpful staff. Prices are on high side. Good quality. Pics show not much avocado for addon avocado Italian sandwich. $2 First time trying.

    Mala Club
    Christopher D.

    Service was speedy at this busy sandwich spot next to Costco. It dramatically exceeded my expectations. All ingredients were fresh and the outdoor seating near the water was extremely pleasant ambiance. The price isn't crazy as it's under $20 with tip for a sizable sandwich and side salad. I'd come back again. What a hidden gem!

    JessicaLynn R.

    One of the best sandwiches I've had in a long time! I ordered the turkey avocado sandwich, and it was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The ingredients tasted high-quality, and the combination was so refreshing, perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch. I enjoyed my meal by the marina, which made the experience even more relaxing and enjoyable. The customer service was also great, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend checking out Mala Market if you're in the area!

    Turkey Avocado Sandwich (top)  Chicken Salad Sandwich (bottom)  * I swapped halfsies with someone else to try both! *
    Kylie S.

    Great sandwiches! We had these delivered but tried the turkey avocado and chicken salad sandwiches which came recommended. Both were loaded with veggies with fresh ingredients. I preferred the chicken salad over the turkey avocado just because it had a bit more moisture from the chicken salad. However, both came with sprouts which I love! The dressing that accompanied the side salad was nice--something with cilantro that was creamy but not too overpowering. Definitely felt like a healthy meal choice that I still very much enjoyed eating. I'd like to try one of the wraps next time and maybe one of their drinks!

    Turkey Avocado Sandwich
    Rebecca C.

    Great fresh ingredients, stuffed to the brim! Very generous with the vegetables and sprouts, making for a colorful sandwich. These sandwiches require quite a bit of chewing. We tried the turkey and avocado. The Dave's grain bread is very seed heavy and healthy whole grain. Quite a pricy sandwich for what is inside them but understandable given the amount of vegetables. Quick service! Outdoor tables overlooking the bay! Indoor counter seating as well.

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    Island Brew Coffeehouse - Post kokohead rewards: egg salad sandwich, Acai Bowl, Banana Bread Latte, Kukui Latte

    Island Brew Coffeehouse

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    0.2 miHawaii Kai
    $$

    @fortunefoodfinds: "But first coffee, bc I got a LATTE to BREW! A Banana Bread Latte n' a Kukui…read moreCold Brew from Island Brew Coffeehouse in Hawai'i Kai. They serve a wide variety of food n' drinks, n' have several locations. This was just what I needed to give me some motivation!" SERVICE: fast n' friendly INTERIOR: limited indoor seating, but it's all about the outdoor views. Got lost in the menus so I stuck with what I went there for, which was coffee; helped narrow down my choices. EXTERIOR: plenty of seating with most under umbrellas. In the same plaza as Long's n' Safeway. WAIT TIME: under 5 mins to place order, another 5 mins to receiving drinks PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: got myself the banana bread latte that wasn't so much banana-y. Although it was still very delicious. Literally took my first sip n' thought how yuMmmy. Perfectly sweet n' balanced well with the coffee. Mah hubz kukui cold brew was also really good. I'm not a cold brew person, but the macnut flavored cold brew along with the coconut flavored cold foam had no traces of bitterness n' gave a nice sweetness. Even though both drinks were on the pricier side (had to do with the 20oz we got), they ended up being worth the yuMmminess!

    This is my favorite island brew location but I guess I went on a bad day, (Monday, May 11) they…read morehave construction workers drilling next to the water, so it's a beautiful location but you have to listen to the (quite loud) drilling. I had planned to hang out here and get some work done for like an hour but decided there is probably somewhere quieter to hang out. I ordered the breakfast skillet which I saw on the written menu outside, I think it's a new or temporary dish and I really really enjoyed it, I just wish the girl that delivered it to my table warned me the skillet was literally burning hot, since I actually burned my hand on it... When I was heading out I made the mistake of asking the girl with the short blonde hair where the bathroom was and she's like oh to the left of the blue umbrellas... and I'm like ok... I go outside and don't see blue umbrellas, and then I finally find the bathroom which is literally right across from island brew, (that's all she had to say) and there are 2 people outside, so I ask them if they are waiting and one is... an island brew worker passes me and she has a key in her hand, so I'm like oh is that a key for the bathroom? And she's like, it's a ? key as she walks away from me, but I couldn't really hear whatever she said so I follow her down the hall to ask her what she said and she just goes in the bathroom and slams the door, which is when I realize it was probably an employee bathroom and there is a code for the other "public" door and the first girl didn't even tell it to me, the other worker didn't either... oh yeah and it's a one person bathroom FYI -- I've been here before and love love love this totally unassuming spot, there is a Safeway and longs drugs, just a big open lot then this Island Brew which is like an oasis, but never used the bathroom before... I guess now I know. I don't think I'll be back any time soon though...

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    Island Brew Coffeehouse - Spacious, yet cozy, indoor seating

    Spacious, yet cozy, indoor seating

    Island Brew Coffeehouse - Acai Bowl

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    Island Brew Coffeehouse - Banana Bread Latte 20oz $9.95 | Kukui Cold Brew 20oz $10.45

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    Banana Bread Latte 20oz $9.95 | Kukui Cold Brew 20oz $10.45

    Moena Café - My "go to": Salmon Benedict with side country potatoes and plantation iced tea (sriracha on side)

    Moena Café

    4.2(1.7k reviews)
    0.5 miHawaii Kai
    $$

    The omelette here was so unique I started trying this at home! Be sure to order the kalua pig which…read moreis shredded roasted pig inside of an omelette. Back home, I eat pernil all the time but never tried to put it inside of an omelette, game-changer! The omelette game with a piece of toast and a small slice of pineapple and strawberry. Paired it with a latte and a perfect breakfast. There are tons of juice, coffee, and matcha options as well (if you're cup of tea is matcha). Located inside of a strip mall (seeing a common theme here in Hawaii), there is ample parking if you have a rental car here. Servers and locals here are friendly which has been my experience traveling the entire island.

    My party and I shared the Avocado Toast with bacon, Short Rib Loco Moco, and Corned Beef Hash for…read morelunch. The Short Rib Loco Moco was my favorite! We ordered it with fried rice which was a tasty combination with the tender meat and gravy. The Avocado Toast and the Corned Beef Hash were both okay but there wasn't anything special that stood out. We visited on a Saturday around 1pm and luckily we only had to wait 5 minutes for a table! You do have to sign your name on the wait list when you get there. The restaurant was bright, service was friendly, and there's a good number of seating. It's located in the Koko Marina Shopping Center which shares a lot with other stores so there's always parking!

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    Moena Café - Prime rib Loco moco

    Prime rib Loco moco

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    Repetti's Pizza and Provisions - Outside dining area

    Repetti's Pizza and Provisions

    4.4(338 reviews)
    0.2 miHawaii Kai
    $$
    Family-owned & operated
    49 years in business

    Came to Repetti's on a Friday evening for dinner. There's lots of parking in the lot, and we were…read moreeven able to catch a beautiful sunset. There's a few tables inside and more seating outside. I got the calzone with pepperoni and the blackened ahi Caesar salad. The calzones here are definitely a must! I love the different cheeses they use as they complement each other really well. The calzone was crispy and not super doughy which I liked. I would probably pass on the Caesar salad next time though. The dressing was watery and the fish was dry. The service here was exceptional. My friend brought her dog, and the workers brought out a water bowl and kept checking up on us. Overall, pretty decent spot for dinner and the ambiance is nice. I would come back just for their calzone.

    Located in an unassuming location, in a grocery store shopping center setting, along Koko Marina in…read moreHawaii Kai, Repetti's is a delightful, rustic eatery that provides a haven from the expected hustle and bustle of more popular Italian restaurants in the area. We dined on a Friday night, so many of the other restaurants were busy and loud. This was exactly what we were looking for after a busy work week. The food quality is very good. Our food was tasty, timely, and hot. Our server correctly recommended the vodka sauce chicken pasta and the grandma pizza, which were both amazing. Although the pizza was a bit pricey, $31, it can easily feed a family due to its large size. For the pasta, the noodles were cooked to a perfect Al dente and the sauce was out of this world. The grandma pizza, similar to Boston's spinach and garlic pizza, was AMAZING! Easily tops Boston's version because of the Alfredo sauce that they use as the base. The service was impeccable, efficient, and friendly. The staff were very polite and attentive throughout our visit. If you're looking for a better alternative for exceptional Italian cuisine in Hawaii Kai, Repetti's is your place. Removed from the hustle and bustle, and always welcoming and good.

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    Repetti's Pizza and Provisions - Primavera pizza

    Primavera pizza

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    Sprout Sandwich Shop

    Sprout Sandwich Shop

    4.5(620 reviews)
    5.6 mi
    $$

    Located in Kaimuki near the Crackseed store and Banan, Sprout is a small sandwich shop. There is…read moreparking in the lot near the shop, or street parking. Mostly we go as a takeout spot, although there was a bench outside. Their sandwich menu has variety but is not overwhelming. The people working have also been quite nice! We decided to get the No Comply toasted. While it is a pricier sandwich, as it was about $14, the sandwich came packed with chicken, lettuce, and more. It served as a meal and a half! It was also super tasty with the roasted garlic mayo and pesto. Definitely a go-to sandwich order that I am looking forward to getting again!

    I had heard about this place but had never tried it before. I love a good sandwich, so I was…read moreexcited to give it a shot. Ordering ahead was easy and convenient, which I appreciated, and pickup was smooth. When I picked up my sandwich, my first thought was, "Wow, this is a heavy sandwich for a turkey-bacon with added avocado, no onions, and no tomato." At the time I assumed the weight meant a generous portion of turkey and bacon. Unfortunately, when I got back to work and opened it, I quickly realized that wasn't the case--it was the lettuce. There was an overwhelming amount of lettuce packed into the sandwich, to the point where it felt completely out of balance. Instead of being turkey-forward, it felt more like a lettuce sandwich with a few toppings added in. The turkey and bacon portions themselves were surprisingly small and unevenly distributed--one half had about two slices of turkey while the other had closer to a slice and a half. Most of the bacon was also concentrated on one half, so I ended up redistributing it just to make the sandwich feel a bit more balanced. The bread didn't help either. I think I shouldn't have gotten it toasted--it just didn't do it for me. It felt a little off with the filling and didn't add anything to the overall experience. I ordered The Duke, but what I didn't realize was that I was essentially getting a salad sandwich (see pic). I like lettuce on a sandwich, but this was next level--the amount completely overwhelmed everything else inside. The cost was another consideration--my total came to $19.37, including a $3.50 charge for avocado. For the portion size and balance of ingredients, I expected a bit more bang for my buck. If I give this place a second chance, I'll definitely need to say 'lite lettuce'--or maybe just 'no lettuce, please'--unless I want another salad disguised as a sandwich!

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    Sprout Sandwich Shop - Inside

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    Sprout Sandwich Shop - Sproutwich

    Sproutwich

    Sprout Sandwich Shop - FONZ: Fresh prosciutto, Pastrami, salami, house olive tapenade, Maui butter lettuce, pickled red onion, and house mayo... yum!!!

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    FONZ: Fresh prosciutto, Pastrami, salami, house olive tapenade, Maui butter lettuce, pickled red onion, and house mayo... yum!!!

    Chopstick and Rice - Dinner@Chopstick & Rice; 11/10/2025. Hau'oli, that this Restaurant was still open, after we're done @Costco. Vermicelli w/Spring Rolls, YUM!

    Chopstick and Rice

    4.1(276 reviews)
    0.1 miHawaii Kai
    $$

    Pho is really great, BUT, Unfortunately very cold…read more impersonal and very immature staffing. I normally go places I feel comfortable with a warm welcoming friendly vibe. Definitely not a warm and welcoming ohana feeling here. The young girl was very snotty and had a lot of attitude. Inexperienced unprofessional. I went regularly and sat by myself with my frenchie and they didn't like service animals and were reluctant to even let me dine from the start, so eventually they stopped serving me all together. Told me I wasn't no longer allowed to dine in at small table in the back. I could really feel the unwelcome cold vibe from the start. I realized they are very busy and need to get food out fast. OK well , I was hopeful to watch a nice movie but they were to busy to accommodate. I was treated like an unwelcome nuisance over all from the beginning . We are warmly welcomed at many places like Kona Brew, Panda Express, Costco, Mahalas market. So much for aloha spirit, they rank a sadly a big fat ZERO on Aloha ! Definitely, Wont be supporting this establishment.

    Not the best picture since I was eager to start eating it. But it tasted great!! This is my go to…read moremeal before or after a flight. I love that you can mix the proteins and it comes with a side salad and pickled vegetables. Hopefully, I will have time to stop by and dine in. I love the spring and summer rolls and of course their PHO! Always a great spot to eat at when i'm in town!

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    Chopstick and Rice - Interior: clean, bright, and spacious

    Interior: clean, bright, and spacious

    Chopstick and Rice - Lunch@Chopstick & Rice; 12/30/2023. Relaxing lunch yesterday,spent w/Hubby David.I ordered Spring Roll Vermicelli.Lots of Spring Rolls 4one!

    Lunch@Chopstick & Rice; 12/30/2023. Relaxing lunch yesterday,spent w/Hubby David.I ordered Spring Roll Vermicelli.Lots of Spring Rolls 4one!

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    Māla Market - sandwiches - Updated May 2026

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