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    3.3 (568 reviews)
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    Kevin W.

    We were in town running errands and stopped by the Kapahulu Safeway branch. It's a Huge store. Ample parking out front or on the rooftop. Associates and Cashiers were knowledgeable and friendly. Loved their Produce department. Everything looked fresh and vibrant and well stocked. The store overall was very well organized and stocked well. The complex they're located in offers a lot of different venues and eateries. This Safeway also offers a City and County car registration kiosk and a bank. Also features a Starbucks next to the checkout area. Wonderful all in one shopping venue. Definitely recommended

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    Tin Shing C.

    Good to have $5.00 on Friday but not enough people to work at the line long waiting. I don't get $5 special too often but look at the line.

    Lyn L.

    Best customer service, best place to get vaccines. The store managers get involved and actually assist customers. Just found a section in the greeting cards where they actually have $.99-1.99 cards! L Self checkout works great because there wonderful customer assistance. Pharmacy really helps out, especially when a prescription not covered. They e helped me find coupons and the vaccinations are great!...private room and they seem to always have the meds.

    Irene M.

    The worst customer service... Came to pick up a cake for someone that's leaving work that at the last minute granted was asked by my boss. She personally asked me to go to Safeway and pick up a half a sheet cake with inscription. Walked into the bakery section and there were three ladies working one went to the back while the other kept working on her cake decorating and never gave me a thought or a glance or the other girl working in the bread area noticed me and ask if I was helped I answered no and kept asking the other girl that she has someone waiting in her section to which she said "wait". Then finally she turned and said "yes"... and I asked her if she had a half a sheet of cake to what she said "no". Not a care not even a concern and this is someone that in the future would consider purchasing a cake or pastry from here sadly will not fund this person's paycheck with such disrespect, this used to be my favorite Safeway, but it has long gone downhill sadly as the vibe for customer service it's not what it used to be.

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    Nadine C.

    Shopping in Kapahulu, Honolulu, Hawaii... We were looking for the Waiola brand of Coconut Water at this popular location of Safeway. It was on sale for $4.99... the best price so far! My friend, Cece, is an excellent shopper and knows her prices and good quality, so I trust her. However, we weren't able to find any Waiola Coconut Water in the large, clean, organized, bright grocery store. We were going out the door - ready to leave - when... We asked one of the workers, and he was so kind to look everywhere with us! He really went above and beyond... with great attitude and energy! He searched high and low! We didn't get his name... shucks! People like this make us believe that there's still kindness in the world! Thank you!

    11-3-24. We don't see this at our Safeway. ;)
    Lloyd C.

    This Safeway location was a frequent stop in previous visits to Oahu. A nice large market with a Starbucks inside. Their sushi looked good and seasonal items always catches my attention.

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    No F.

    The Asian women who barely speaks English didn't really want to make my sandwich. She kept insisting I grab the pre-made one. When she finally made it she gave me cheese that was so hard you couldn't even bite it.

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    Julie C.

    I don't usually come to this Safeway, but I was pleasantly surprised how clean, large, and bright it was. There was plenty of parking available close to the front entrance, so that was a breeze. This Safeway is definitely a lot bigger with more services than the Safeway I usually go to. There was a nice deli area where they were making sushi, cheese area, bakery, and freshly prepared foods. I stopped by to pick up a birthday cake for my mom. She loves carrot cake, which they had. They were able to put some personalized writing on it, and everybody in the bakery was very pleasant. They do have self check out, which I appreciated it since I was just getting one item. Overall, a great experience.

    Bagels on special - Friday.12.Mar.2021
    Dan A.

    Customer service is erratic of late. This morning, Wednesday.25.September.2024...at self-checkout lane I get eyed suspiciously after ringing myself up for 3 items. Younger, local woman. I don't complain on yelp often because customer service is difficult. But an elderly lady in self-checkout also tends to be gruff with customers.

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    Shannon M.

    Safeway strikes again! After making a special, very inconvenient trip to take advantage of an advertised deal on bagels, we got there only to be told that it was an error and not being honored! First, how hard is it to change a digital ad on your own website? Secondly, why should their customers bear the brunt of their mistakes? Thirdly, fully half the time I go in for a sale either they're out or it's a misprint. Just not worth the time and gas anymore.

    This is the item I returned and have not received confirmation of any kind.

    Very convenient location, has just about everything you need. I placed an on line order to be picked up. I walked, met manager Rhea who released my order. I immediately returned an item as they were way too small. I asked for a refund, and Rhea replied "you will receive an email with your confirmation" I asked for some kind of confirmation number and she replied "the email will have the details" She didn't have a line of customers waiting, so I don't understand why she didn't work on it at that time. My order was picked up on 2/12 it's 2/17 and I have not received any confirmation. Unprofessional & lazy to say the least. Please review your cameras, you will see I immediately returned the pans to her. She had a poker face as if she didn't want to process the return.

    Craig T.

    Today i decided to check out the Safeway florist located Kapahuluu. My friend just came out of surgery so I thought sending him flowers with a get well soon balloon would be a nice thing to do . Walked into the florist department and got greeted right away . Her name was Keisha and I wanted to say Wow ! The best customer service I received in a long time . I ask her if they deliver flowers and she replied yes but you need to do it online. I told Keisha I wanted to have a florist do everything instead of me having to do all the leg work . First thing Keisha said what's the zip code than she did the ordering for me right on her computer in her department. I told her just a mug with some flowers and a small balloon. She than replied there will be additional charge for delivery fee $12 than I said not a problem. I was a very happy customer the flower will be delivered the next day and the price was right . Thanks again Keisha for assisting me and giving me such a wonderful experience. I would definitely be back to order more flowers in the future.

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    Carter and Brandon? in seafood dept were extremely helpful and displayed above and beyond service. Mahalo!

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    Safeway Team are exceptionally helpful and friendly -- wonderful shopping experience!

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    Foodland Farms - Hawaiian Style Ahi,  Shoyu Ahi, and Spicy Ahi Poke with Mani Brewing OMG Hazy IPA and Mango Sticky Rice IPA

    Foodland Farms

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    2.1 mi•Ala Moana
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    OMFG -- there needs to be one of these EVERYWHERE…read more The musubi was SO good. I ended up getting about five of them plus a drink and still spent under $20, which honestly feels unheard of these days. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were satisfying, and every bite was ridiculously good. I was basically having a food-gasm the entire time. Affordable, fresh, delicious, and dangerously easy to keep ordering more. I'm already wishing there was one closer to me. 10/10, would absolutely come back.

    Take out food area adding a lot of variety since I was there last. Employees diligently checking…read moreon food and filling quickly. Great $6.00 selections and $6.00 per pound selections. Poke bowls still a big draw. I saw the clerk give a gentleman three large raw oysters with his two-choice poke bowl. What a deal! They have bowls with salad instead of rice. A lot of grab-and-go options if you don't want to wait. Staff at self-checkout ready and offer chopsticks or forks. I haven't been here for a while so be aware of changes in parking in the area. Makes it easier to find a space to stop by and pick up a poke bowl but you'll for more than an hour. Lots of senior citizens (I'm one!) so patience and careful navigation required!

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    DIY Poke Nachos but with Foodland Furikake Shrimp Chips, Shoyu Ahi, Spicy Ahi, crispy onions, unagi sauce, avocado (Cali style)

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    Foodland

    4.2(482 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    OMFG -- there needs to be one of these EVERYWHERE…read more The musubi was SO good. I ended up getting about five of them plus a drink and still spent under $20, which honestly feels unheard of these days. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were satisfying, and every bite was ridiculously good. I was basically having a food-gasm the entire time. Affordable, fresh, delicious, and dangerously easy to keep ordering more. I'm already wishing there was one closer to me. 10/10, would absolutely come back.

    My sister wanted to come here after seeing it all over social media, so we stopped by while we were…read morevacationing in Hawaii. I didn't really know what to expect, but I was surprised by how many different kinds of poke they had. I stood there for a while trying to decide because everything looked good! I ended up getting the salmon and Hawaiian ahi tuna poke. Both were good, but looking back, I should've gotten one of the spicy mayo flavors because those looked even better. Next time, that's definitely what I'm ordering. You can get half a pound or a full pound, and you can also split your order between two flavors. We bought the poke here and got rice separately to make our own poke bowls. It ended up being much more affordable than ordering poke bowls from a restaurant, especially while visiting Hawaii. One thing to know before going: grab a number from the ticket machine when you arrive. The poke counter gets busy, and there were quite a few people waiting when we went. They'll call your number when it's your turn. Overall, this was a good and affordable stop for poke with a lot of variety. I'd come back, but next time I'm going straight for the spicy mayo!

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    Large brown eggs ($1.99) for 12 eggs. DEALAGES Yo!

    Foodland - Tuna and salmon poke ... soooo yum

    Tuna and salmon poke ... soooo yum

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    Don Quijote - Now that's a BIIG Musubi.

    Don Quijote

    4.0(1.3k reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Don Quijote has been on Kaheka Street - the old site of Daiei, before being acquired by Don Quijote…read moreUSA - for a couple of decades. Did a bit of impromptu shopping and got what I wanted but I also picked up the Sakeru Long Gummy. It is a gummy candy from Japan, I chose the grape flavor over the peach. The Sakeru Gummy was part of a Japanese ad campaign that had an 11 part TV series of commercials that were dramatic vignettes. It was called "Long Long Man" - watch it on youtube and thank me later...hilarious happy(?) ending. It was pretty good, as a gummy goes. Kids don't eat the Sakeru Long Gummy and don't watch the commercials. Also, there is a ruler on the back of the package - and males, don't get cocky, it is in cm's.

    I got off work kind of late and wanted to grab something to eat, but I wasn't really sure where to…read morego. I ended up stopping at Don Quijote to see what they had in the prepared-food section. I saw the katsu curry and figured it was chicken, so I grabbed it without really paying attention to the label. I got back to my car, started eating, and pretty quickly realized, "Wait, this doesn't taste like chicken." Then it hit me--it was pork katsu. I have to be careful with pork because it can trigger a gout attack for me, so obviously this was not what I was hoping for. But I was hungry, had already bought it, and figured I wasn't going to return a prepared meal, so I ate it anyway. That said, the food itself was actually pretty good. My issue is more with the labeling. If something is simply called "katsu," you may not necessarily know what kind of meat you're getting. I think it would be helpful if the prepared foods were clearly labeled as chicken katsu, pork katsu, etc., because there are people who can't or don't eat certain types of meat. So overall, the katsu curry was pretty good--but buyer beware. Pay attention to exactly what you're buying, because you might not get what you assumed you were getting.

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    100% Kona coffee prices have skyrocketed!

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    $15+ for 5 otoro nigiri - yes, please!!! =)

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    Marukai Wholesale Mart - Inside of my Teri Chicken Manapua.

    Marukai Wholesale Mart

    4.0(406 reviews)
    5.7 mi•Kalihi
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    Visited our favorite Japanese / Asian store, Marukai Wholesale located on Dillingham Highway. The…read moreroad work is in its final stages, but you still have to approach the driveway heading Ewa along Dillingham. Today they were featuring products from Okinawa. I love the produce department which features imported produce from Japan. Although pricey the quality and taste are Top Notch. Local produce is fresh and vibrant. The fresh meats and seafoods are replenished daily always fresh. Sales associates and cashiers are always helpful and friendly.

    I Heart Marukai…read more Going to Marukai is like being in a candy store for me. Entering the store, my senses are barraged with upteen choices, starting with snacks. Really have to hold myself back as I could subsist on Japanese snacks alone lol. Love that freshly milled rice is available here, amongst the myriad of bagged rice choices. Hot and cold food available here, along with poke bar and food items of regional fairs regularly held here. Getting here may pose a challenge with lane closures due to rail construction. Once you get here, finding parking is usually not an issue (save special holidays). Perhaps tonight I will be dreaming of having a shopping spree at Marukai where I get to consume what I wish to my hearts delight!

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    Marukai Wholesale Mart - Giving this Chicken Karaage Musubi a try.

    Giving this Chicken Karaage Musubi a try.

    Marukai Wholesale Mart - Close up of fly trap right by deli and take out bentos. Ughhhh.

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    Close up of fly trap right by deli and take out bentos. Ughhhh.

    Walmart - There goes Princess Peach *4/14/24

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    2.8(898 reviews)
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    I love the Walmart. It's just below Sams Club and so you can buy whatever you need for your trip…read morenot in bulk and they've got great prices on souvenirs and clothing.

    I stopped by Walmart after work hoping to cash my paycheck since my bank had already closed by the…read moretime I got off at 4:00 PM. I went to the Money Services counter, where I was told the fee to cash my check would be $8, which I was fine with. The associate tried twice to cash my check, but both attempts were denied. She told me she couldn't do the transaction and went off to lunch. I tried getting someone else to help me but he stated he was an operator not a manager. So her co-worker explained to me that it wasn't an issue with my identification. At first, I thought it might have been because the address on my passport wasn't current, so I provided another form of identification along with a piece of mail showing my name and mailing address. Unfortunately, that didn't make a difference. The associate explained that it may have been because it was my first time cashing a check of that amount at Walmart and suggested that I go directly to my bank instead. While I appreciated the associate's efforts in explaining it to me, the experience was still extremely disappointing. I had planned to use the money to buy groceries, but since I couldn't access my funds, I had to return everything I had picked out and leave empty-handed. It was a frustrating and discouraging end to an already long workday. I understand that policies and verification systems are in place for security, but I wish there had been a clearer explanation or an alternative solution to make it right with me. I was so disappointed, I just deposited the check through my own Chase mobile banking. A bank I haven't used in over a year and a half since I moved to Hawai'i. To make matters worse, the employees started discussing my situation in the corner in Tagalog as if I wasn't right there. I wish people didn't do that. Speak in another language thinking other people don't understand you. I speak Visaya, English, and Tagalog by the way. I was born in the Philippines and understand the language... It was just a very discouraging encounter. I walked out of Walmart trying not to sob because after two weeks of waiting for a paycheck, and not being able to go to the bank with my work hours, it's been incredibly difficult to have money in my pocket. I was really counting on Walmart to take care of me today. So, reluctantly, I took a picture of my check instead and deposited it through my mobile phone and now I have to wait days for it to go through. What a rough day.

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    It's a UTZ brand!!

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    Soooo cute better together ornaments in pairs! Had to put the baby Snoopy and yoda?

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    Tamashiro Market - Spicy tuna I made with ahi and tobiko from Don Quijote.  Next time I will use Tamashiro's.

    Tamashiro Market

    4.5(449 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Kalihi
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    One of my fondest childhood memories is going to Tamashiro Market with my dad…read more When we lived in Kalihi, this was our usual spot. And even after we moved, we would still drive out just to come here for the seafood. That's how special it was to us. The reason why he chose Tamashiro over other grocery stores was simple--it was quality and because of my Nanay (grandma). His mom purchased from here and made so many delicious dishes. He knew what to look for, and he trusted this place. For him, it wasn't just about buying food... it was about getting the best for his family. My dad isn't the type to say "I love you." He shows it. One of the biggest ways he showed love was through his cooking. Even after a long day on his feet cooking for others, he would come home and cook for us. That was his way of taking care of us. I loved coming here with him. It was a five-senses overload--the smell of fresh seafood, the sound of people talking story, the colors of fish on display. Back then when you were allowed to sample a grape or poke to make sure it was good before buying. But more than that, it was time with him. I still remember the excitement I felt when I saw the pink building with the huge crab. I thought back then was to look at everything but now I understand that it meant something more..... something special--time with my dad. It's with a sad heart that Tamishiro Market is now closed. Thank you, Tamashiro, for providing quality food and memories for so many years. You were more than a market--you were part of my childhood

    Goodbye to another Hawaii landmark! Tamashiro Market is closing its doors on April 30, 2026…read more FPO and I went the Sunday before for one last tour of the legendary fish market. It looked the same as it did the first time I went with my grandfather. I picked up a couple pounds of dry aku for my favorite sister and some tee shirts as memorabilia. It was pretty busy and I expect that will continue until They close. Still, the people were nice and very helpful. I'm really going to miss it!

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    See? I told you they were huge!!!

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    Tamashiro Market

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