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    3.5 (152 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Jo-Anne S.

    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!

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    Nadine C.

    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!

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    Irene M.

    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!

    Wina G.

    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!

    Bought this. 990 yen or $6.48 on Rakuten Japan, so about double the price here
    Rebecca T.

    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!

    Shelving & product every where! Room to stroll
    Gerald P.

    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!

    Unique snacks
    Eva O.

    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!

    Limited edition Coca Cola Oreos
    Rayne U.

    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.

    My box full of snacks $100 worth!
    April K.

    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!

    Hannah H.

    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

    Dubai Chocolate - Dark ($18)
    Mrsj C.

    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.

    Leah H.

    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.

    Various rooms full of snacks, drinks, and foods!
    Janey T.

    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!

    Strawberry kit-Kat's are A MUST!

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    Ask the Community - One 2 Buy

    Where's the best place to park? From the pictures, it looks like there's 3 spots and not much street parking.

    They have additional parking stalls around the corner of the warehouse, next to Tesla. You'll see stalled marked with "1-2 Buy".

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    there is a ramp into the store, aisles may be a bit small though

    Is EBT accepted here?

    Unfortunately, no. I wish they did! Only cash, debit, or credit card (with a 3% fee).

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