I've enjoyed going to 1-2 Buy since they were in their old, warehouse-like location. Now they're in a shiny new space that is more like a normal store with shelves. I always come here "just to look," but end up with a gigantic, branded reusable bag filled to the brim with imported Asian snacks. Many Chinese products, but also Korean, Japanese, Thai, etc. Snacks range from exotic chip flavors to candies and sodas. Further back you'll find more substantial instant noodle meals. The Chinese ones are actually great and are way more complex ingredients-wise than your standard instant noodle. Also in the back are Chinese cooking ingredients such as sauces and dry goods, but my favorite is the super thick, wide glass noodles that I use for hot pot. There's also a small section with Asian toiletry products that I've personally never tried. I must say it feels like there is less variety of items since they moved locations. Some snacks are repeated in different spots on the shelves to make it look like there's more variety. My favorite latiao that I used to get at their old location is no longer available. :( I'll keep coming back regularly because they're always getting new items in stock. read more

Hooray! One 2 Buy has added price tags to most of the items! A number of items I looked at had English nutrition labels as well. Not everything, but it's a great improvement. The back of the store now has lights on. You can see in the back of the store. You no longer need to be apprehensive about venturing in the back of the previously unlit store. There is air conditioning, however, it doesn't seem to work well. I was in here for ten minutes and perspiring due to humidity and heat. I asked the one employee if she was uncomfortable in working in this heat. She replied that they are required to keep the front door open to let customers know it's open, so much of the cooled air escapes. It is crazy warm inside. Service is good. The one employee must stock, look out for customers and ring up sales. There is a half off table that I didn't observe in the past. Some of the drinks in the refrigerated section appear ready to burst. Overall, plus one star for labeling and price tags. I picked up a few sugar free and low calorie drinks to try here. read more

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I've been to both locations. The Ala Moana one, it's a hit and miss for me. A few times I went, they were closed with a wait sign - will be back in 10 mins. Then the other time I went and the store was supposed to be open and no one was there yet. Because all these snacks come in internationally, the goods need to go through customs. So if you go in on the day when they just received shipment, bingo! You're lucky to find a lot of good things (I think). I haven't had any of those days. It's a pretty clean and big store. You can find a lot of foreign type of snacks. Chips, cookies and candies. I'm not a big risk taker at trying to eat something i don't know, but all the seaweed chips are delish! read more

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Shopping in Honolulu, Hawaii... One 2 Buy is a store that carries Chinese products such as snacks, drinks, household goods, and personal care products. The former location was on Cooke Street in a warehouse that wasn't air-conditioned! Luckily, they closed that venue and opened up on the corner of Ala Moana Boulevard and Coral Street. (This current space was a furniture store in its past life.) Inside, it's clean, bright, organized, and air-conditioned! It's way better than the original location... They even have about eight free parking spots on Coral Street. Note: there's another location in Pearl Kai for the Westside folks... Take a look! There's something that you might like! Service is efficient and helpful! read more

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Snack attack... What a difference location makes as this former Coral Street biz that started with more of a warehouse vibe is now expanded to a total of three locations you know it's the place to go when you have the munchies. One 2 Buy is not just the place for all things Asian Snacks but do have some savory items as well with cup noodles, hot pot base, noodles and even condiments as well are found here. Majority of the items are more snack related with chips and cookies ate dominant and drinks follow the great selection choices one thing that did make it difficult is the language barrier of not just the what flavor it might be but if it contains some allergic items was concerning as well along with pricing as many didn't have prices which can make or break your decision. The staff is just wonderful though very friendly and helpful if you do have any questions so feel free to ask and they can certainly help you. Love this place as they do fill it with various unique items not found many places and the prices are great in comparison to some local items and is just fun to explore your palate with something you'd never expect. Thank you! read more

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Came to check out their new location on the corner of Ala Moana blvd and Coral st. It's near SALT and across the building where Highway Inn is. Has some parking spaces ( a whole a lot than the old one!) It's more spacious with aisles of food items on shelves- more like a market now instead of a warehouse. I do miss digging thru the boxes. It seems that there's a lot less items in the new place. Didn't have the yummy Oreos in different flavors but I was told that they're bringing more in. The girl in the front was very nice and we got a big reusable bag! Worth checking this new place out! read more

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I love this place! It's rundown, yeah, but it's like treasure hunting, that's if you don't mind digging through items boxes after boxes in an almost warehouse environment with concrete floors. At least it's well-lit and I didn't feel it's dirty. But beware of the expiration date on some items. If shopping in person is not for you, they're also on doordash. With so many selections (and they're adding more gradually as I've noticed), you can easily just pick out a bunch of stuff for pick up or delivery! I love how they're on door dash groceries so I can use my monthly credit. Check your order before you walk out though. More often than not I didn't get all the items I ordered or they didn't get every selection right (for items with different flavors or sizes). The staff have been friendly and helpful though. It helps if you speak mandarin too. Some of the best items I've had was the lo si fun. It's basically a giant pack of noodles with 6-7 different packets of ingredients to make a very elaborate bowl of instant noodles. Then not to mention the wide variety of Asian Lays chips, crawfish flavor, lobster flavor, cumin lamb flavor, you name it! It's not the nicest store but it's what I'd expect. Just for their selection, prices and how they're on DoorDash, I love it and I'm a regular! read more

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Came here recently and I have to say that I feel like the old location on Cooke Street was much better since there was so much more snack options and also I noticed that most of the food were either expired or very close to expiring. The employee also didnt offer the best service as they seemed to be very ignorant of their customers and they were wearing an airpod in one of their ears completely ignoring us checking out. read more

I've had them bookmarked for a while and happened to be in the area on-foot. It's definitely not worth a special trip. You'd never know they were here as there's no signage on the building, just a faded poster faintly visible from behind the dirty windows. I arrived a few minutes before their 10am opening. A man arrived just past 10 and unlocked the door, walked in, alarm sounding, followed by a female soon after. The lights got turned on which I took as my cue to enter. I received no greeting from either of them at any point. Their selection of Asian-market potato chips is strong. I've never seen so many unique flavors before. It's a no-frills sort of place, with cases of boxes cut open and its contents on display, some on the floor and some on shelves. The rest of the products were a plethora of seasonings, ingredients, snacks, canned beverages and dry goods. I was hoping to find some specialty furikake but not even the mainstream stuff could be found. Quite a few things were 50% off, I'm assuming due to a nearing expiration date, but they're still fairly pricey for the size you get. OVERALL: You can find similar products at H Mart and the Don Quijote chain of stores. read more

After seeing their reviews wanted to see what this place is all about. Parking is on the street. Its building looks like an older warehouse on the corner of Cooke St Inside is quite massive with different sections of rooms with selves, stocked with all kinds of products mostly from southeast Asia.It's interesting to browse around & see different things , they put descriptions of the products in English as most of the packaging is in other languages. Prices vary depending on the product. Lot of snacks & Confectionery from the orient. Glad to check it out on this Sunday afternoon, something to do. You are on your own inside the store , couple of checkout stations in front! read more

One 2 Buy - Shelving & product every where! Room to stroll - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Snack lovers, listen up -- 1-2 Buy is a hidden gem that you HAVE to check out if you're in Hawaii! When I say they carry unique snacks, I mean snacks you didn't even know existed -- I'm talking uni flavored chips, iberico ham chips, avocado chips, crawfish chips, grilled oyster chips... and that's just the beginning. Every aisle is a fun surprise and you'll find yourself grabbing things "just to try." But it's not just chips -- they have cooking ingredients, drinks, candies, and even toys. It's like a treasure hunt for your taste buds. And the best part? They're always rotating in new items, so every visit feels fresh. Sometimes they even have special discounts so keep your eyes peeled If I lived here, I could easily see myself dropping in multiple times a week. The service is always quick and the staff is super helpful and friendly here. Parking is mostly street parking -- depending on the time of day it might take a minute to find a spot, but there are a few spaces right next to the shop that make it easy if you time it right. Bottom line: If you're a snacker, foodie, or just love trying new things, 1-2 Buy is a must-visit. Don't leave Hawaii without making a pitstop here! read more

One 2 Buy - Unique snacks - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to the pop up at Pearlridge (old Inspiration furniture location). Various Asian items but not quite extensive as what the warehouse in Kakaako has. Creative flavors of Oreos (Coca Cola, birthday party), Pringles (Spicy Steak, Cucumber) & KitKats (Strawberry, vanilla bean, coffee). Grab an empty box & fill it up. No real line or direction on where to pay. Nobody around to decipher unknown items. read more

One 2 Buy - Limited edition Coca Cola Oreos - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Love all the different types of snacks they have here that you can't find in your regular grocery stores. The biggest downside is the parking, there are only a few stalls in front of the store and most other parking is reserved for the other nearby business. Another negative is that one of the areas in the warehouse is poorly lit, which makes shopping more difficult in that particular area. The items are a little pricey imo but my family and I enjoy trying new and different snacks so to us it's worth the splurge. We will be back to try more new and unique items and replenish a few items we have already tried and loved! read more

One 2 Buy - My box full of snacks $100 worth! - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

1-2 Buy is a store that sells overstock/expired items, such as chips, instant ramen, and beverages. The place hardly has any lights, and there are aisles of items that are not well labeled, and the pricing doesn't even seem much of a bargain. The selection isn't well-organized, and the two staff members aren't helpful, as they just sit in the front, chit-chatting. Honestly, you could just go to your nearest international grocery stores and find these in a more fresh state and, probably on sale, for a better deal. Street parking can be found in the area. +expired items +unhelpful staff +plenty of street parking read more

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Made my way to 1-2 Buy in Kakaako on a Friday after 3pm. Lucked out on parking next to their entrance on the corner of Cooke St. and Auahi St. (Waikiki side) since it's free and unfortunately there is about 4 stalls. However you can park metered parking along Cooke St. Went there to buy Dubai Chocolate ($18) when someone posted it on IG and to check out their other Asian snacks and blind boxes. Got the goods in Milk and Dark Chocolate. Also bought a couple chips and peach milk tea. The Milk Dubai Chocolate was sweet, however the Dark Dubai Chocolate was much better. Will be back for more, when they get it in stock again. read more

One 2 Buy - Dubai Chocolate - Dark ($18) - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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All I can say was I wish I remembered to take pictures, but I think I was too busy trying to keep my daughter's excitement in check. The selection was awesome, and we have been so happy with all the snacks and goods we found. I didn't have any issues with expiration dates, guess some others have. I think the only thing was I thought it would be cheaper than it was, Things were expensive. It may look like a discount store but it costs just as much as a normal grocery store. read more

One 2 Buy - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Heard a lot about this place but it's not for me, however I did buy a $5 Dubai bar so my wife and I could taste what the hype is about and she literally opened her door in the parking lot and spit it out! I did buy a Fanta zero sugar pineapple flavor and those sold school prawn chips that I remember from my childhood! read more

Sweet & Savory Heaven! Conveniently located in Kakaako. And reasonably priced! Congratulations on your new Aiea location opening soon ! read more

One 2 Buy - Strawberry kit-Kat's are A MUST! - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Super fun place to come to wander or just explore the world of Asian snacks and foods. Considering that everything needs to be imported, the prices are really not that bad for the most part. read more

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This is the spot if you're looking for international snacks! They have a couple of stalls on the side of their business but if there's no open stalls, you'll have to park on the street. Make sure to pay for your parking on the street!! While I was there I saw a few cars getting tickets! If you're outside, it looks like a typical warehouse but it's inside where the fun begins! It's really hot inside since there isn't any AC or much ventilation but that's perfect if you only but a couple quarters in the parking meter and need to hurry. There isn't much information in English on the items so I tried to look at the pictures on the packaging. I know others mentioned the high prices but many of the items I've found here, I haven't been able to find on the island. Also ordering the items online would probably cost even more. I've been here more than once and haven't had any bad experiences with the cashiers/staff like others have mentioned. Although the days that I stopped by there weren't too many customers so maybe they weren't stressed?? Not too sure. It's always interesting to stop by since they tend to add to their inventory. Every time I stop by, I always end up buying something since they all peak my interest! read more

One 2 Buy - Various rooms full of snacks, drinks, and foods! - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is a great shop for Asian snacks, drinks, and specialties. I have a love for chips, and the Asian chips here are so unique. It's so fun trying a new flavor! While they may not always be very good, it's still fun. Lol. The shop is warehouse-y so there's just boxes of stuff all around. It's not disorganized though. It's also a much bigger space than you would think, so there's so much to discover! There are some baskets and carts for use. Check out is pretty quick but it is a Asian spot, so you'd get the level of friendliness that you would expect. Definitely check it out for unique, yummy treats! read more

Don't expect anything fancy in respect to a shopping experience. This is a warehouse and it's a bit dusty. My daughter and I have asthma and hayfever so, next time we'll have to take our medication before we walk in the door. Everything we purchased was reasonably priced compared to Nijiya and Don Quijote. There are lots of Asian potato chip flavors, soft drinks, dried snacks, etc. that you can't get in our local grocery stores. I was surprised to find rock sugar/candy at a reasonable price. That stuff is really hard to find in bulk. They also had a limited selection of beauty face masks, and Asian (Thai and Chinese) cooking ingredients, powders, hot pot base, and other things that I could not read the labels because they were not in English. There were also a limited selection of Asian microwave meal dishes. There are 3 separate rooms to the warehouse for you to explore. They have a large refrigerated drink section is you want to try a particular soft drink before you purchase a case. This place takes credit and debit cards but there's a 3% charge for credit cards. There is no additional fee for cash or debit cards. You can bring your own shopping bag or, similar to Costco or Sam's Club, they have a stack of boxes that you can put your items in. They have little rolling carts you can use while shopping. Plan on grabbing the lightweight stuff first and the heavier items like sodas when you stand in line to checkout. There are a few parking spots on the side of the building, but it is very limited. Street parking is your best bet. This place is located on the Maura-Diamond Head corner of Cooke and Auahi Streets. Overall it was interesting to roam around and check it out. Next time, we will be better prepared to shop now that we know what to expect. Based on our experience I would rate it a 3.5. read more

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Tasteless. The packaging is beautiful and the ingredients look authentic but the crab paste is tasteless. A duck egg would have tasted better. There are a lot of interesting products with colorful packaging. But try them at your own risk. read more

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Not a lot of parking. There is a decent variety of products available, ranging from candy to drinks to cleaning products. It's been marketed as a wholesale Asian goods shop, but basically everything is sold by piece. The prices are also not any better than any other store you'd find these things at. It's really not worth coming here unless you're looking for a super specific product that you can't find anywhere else. read more

I'm giving this place 5 stars because they offer an amazing selection of unique snacks from around the world, and I'm all for it. I've tried a variety of items, and they've never disappointed! During the holiday and Black Friday sales, I snagged some treats I might have otherwise passed on. One of the highlights was finding rice cracker snacks I had been searching for at a great price. While Amazon wanted $40 for them, this store had them for just $7! I've easily spent over $70 on snacks in a single visit, and it's always worth it. The novelty of trying flavors from different countries, especially Asian ones, is so much fun. Some of the options are wild. Like chicken feet-flavored potato chips. Sounds crazy, right? Go check it out for yourself to see if I'm joking! If you're visiting the island, this is a fun area to explore. There's lots of street art, and nearby spots like Salt, Bevy, and 1938 Indochine make it easy to grab snacks, lunch, or drinks while enjoying the artistic graffiti--all within walking distance. read more

So many Asian snacks in this warehouse! It's kind of messy in there but it's a warehouse, what do you expect. There's so many different snacks and drinks to choose from. There's Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and more! There's also some other random house hold products and cooking broths and noodles to choose from as well. The price is written on the card board box and sometimes if it's sold out the box under has more. I just opened another box to get the chips I wanted. There's some bogo items for lunar new year and Christmas? Even though it's February. Some of the labels have English translations which is nice and some don't so just look at the picture and figure it out. I have yet tried my snacks yet but very excited to! read more

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To be honest I'm not too sure if I trust snacks from China. An acquired taste is needed to enjoy them. The store seemed to have crawfish flavored chips in several locations. If you like peach Pepsi then this place is for you. read more

Almost brought the whole store but I ran out of bags. They have so many options of things never seen. It's actually located on the corner and the sign is a small paper sign. Across the street from it is the Volvo spot. Both on the same side of road. I love how all the boxes were labeled so you didn't have to google the items. The store has three sections of items. They have so many one pot meals. I was almost obsessed. The one pot meals has everything you need minus veggies and meats. There is also drinks, spices and sauces. In addition to snacks, meals and soaps. The customer service was nice and they even give a prize at the end of your shopping experience. I recommend bringing your reusable bags. I filled up 3 bags. I can't wait to go back and try everything I got. read more

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Heard about this snack warehouse and had to stop by! It's a small warehouse filled with boxes of Asian snacks and random goodies! A few interesting finds and unique flavors, along with the standard Kit Kats and Asian crackers. Tip: make sure to read the labels for flavors and prices, some are buy one get one free! And the date on the packages is the manufacture date, not the expiration date. Also there is a 3% fee to use credit cards, very Asian! read more

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This place is awesome. To start off, they have a whole bunch of different kind of Asian snacks and some household products. It's a pretty big store. Some snacks were definitely cheaper to get here compared from another store down the street. The prices are really good and it's not like you're paying big bucks to try a new snack. So if you don't like it, it's ok to toss. I got a bunch of snacks for $20 I would say that I wish there was a sign as to where the line is, when it was time to checkout people were just standing all over the place. read more

One 2 Buy - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So awesome! I knew that 1-2 Buy was a cool spot for buying an assortment of Asian snacks, but I was surprised to also find some other cool things as well. They had soaps, diapers, feminine hygiene products, and some other items too, not just foods. There aren't any shelves or anything, it's all stacked in boxes, but that's okay. Everything os kept pretty neat and organized so that's okay. Most things that are harder to read or translate, have posted signs with what it is, and the price too. Speaking of prices, they're pretty good on prices, and at least you know the price before purchasing. I've been to other places similar to here that don't post prices at all, and you have no clue what you're spending until you're at the checkout! I like that you know what you're getting yourself into here. I brought my aunty, my cousin, and my two kiddos with me, it was our first time here, and we were literally like a bunch of kids in a candy store. It was lots of fun, and we got a variety of things to try. My 3 year old loved pulling the little shopping cart and filling it up. We'll definitely be back to replenish our goodies again! The people working there were also very helpful and friendly. read more

One 2 Buy - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This store is huge! All kinds of Asian snacks. I don't even know how to explain it but, out of about a dozen flavors of Lays Chips, I got Roasted Garlic Oyster. It tasted really good like Oyster shooter at an Asian restaurant or bar! They had about 5-6 different Kit Kats, all kinds of Asian noodles and cooking ingredients. read more

One 2 Buy - Lays Potato Chips - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

There are lots of different types of items, many Chinese items such potato chips with different flavors such as chicken feet, sweet potato, braised duck tongue. Cookies, candies, breads, noodles and lots more items. However, I felt they were expensive and some items are past the best buy date. They should sell the past best buy date items at a much lower price. Oftentimes, they have bogo sales. They bring in new inventory once a month from the mainland. If you don't have a shopping bag, they have empty boxes to put your items in. There's not too many parking stalls, but on the weekends, you can park behind the store. read more

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Located right in Kaka'ako , This one of my favorite Asian snack shops... they got all you Asian specialty drinks, chips, candy and noodles. They have three rooms filled with boxes. Each room contains unique items. So much fun to walk around and explore. Workers are really quiet but friendly. Love going there to grab my kids fun Asian snacks. read more

One 2 Buy - Asian drinks - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Used to be a consignment furniture shop, but now this is the place to go if you're looking for different kinds of snacks, seasonings, and some beauty products. Variety of items are located throughout the whole space. Cash is probably best as they charge a small fee if using a credit card. No charge is using a debit card. Can't say the prices are that inexpensive, but there are some unique items. Lots of drinks. Hubs picked up so many different types of chips. Kiddo picked up different oreo flavors. Specials on some items. It was fun to check out all they have in store. read more

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1-2 buy is an absolute gem! This is the perfect Asian snack and instant noodle spot. Be prepared - it truly is a warehouse and can be a little overwhelming with hundreds of cardboard boxes and sometimes poorly labeled signs, but it is absolute worth exploring. Their snacks are all reasonably priced considering they're imported, and they have the widest variety of unique goods that you won't find in other Asian grocery stores. You can wander their 3 large rooms for a looong time, so I don't recommend stopping by when you're in a rush. My favorite items are the grapefruit fries (sounds weird but trust me!) and shrimp head snacks. They have a good number of items that are marked as BOGO, but sometimes the papers indicating which ones fall down so you have to look closely. This is now my go-to place to stock up on snacks before heading back to school on the mainland! It's hard to have enough self control to not need to take a second suitcase though... read more

One 2 Buy - We blacked out and came home with so many snacks! - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We walked here from Ala Moana. Doesn't look like a busy area. They accept cash, Venmo and credit cards. Some items were on sale for 11/11 - either buy one get one free or $1.1 for an item. I was really excited to get Tokyo Milk Cookies but omg they are $20. Filled up a small box for $48 of drinks and snacks. Bummed they didn't have the Truffle Lays and Matcha Oreos, the two things I wanted most. I was told to come back next month when they have another shipment. read more

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If you're looking for different types of Asian snacks, candies, chips, drinks, noodles, and more...then look no further! Located in a small warehouse in Kakaako, 1-2 Buy has tons of interesting food items that can appeal to a variety of tastes. I came here with my husband and two toddler boys. They had fun pushing and pulling the cart around adding unique snacks they wanted to try. We also were able to find a variety of bags of Lays chips that we gave to a family member for their Christmas gift. There aren't really any people to help you since it's kinda self serve. I like the help yourself atmosphere so there is no pressure to buy. If you love finding unique snacks then you should check out this place! Happy shopping and snacking! read more

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Their old location is was so much better. I will not go to this place anymore. They have less stuff, they more into displaying stuff, and it is more expensive than before. Moving to a new place does not always work out. This is a perfect example. read more

Saw postings that they had Royce Chocolate. Found 2 varieties that I wanted. $19.99 each. Too bad the banana cakes were gone. Picked up other snacks. Was surprised the even had sundry products. There were various drink flavors. Found a peach flavored coke. Only critique is that not every item has a price label. And many products are not translated. It helps to have a translation app that will work on pictures. Don't expect frills. The products are in the shipping boxes. It is a warehouse. It can get hot. Cashier was nice and helpful. They have shopping wagons. But be sure to bring your own bags for your purchases. There is a surcharge for credit card transactions. They have a small number of parking stalls on the side of the building. It was easier to park in the metered street parking. read more

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