As soon as I entered the tiny shop tucked away off S.Beretania St. I felt like I was in a sitcom…read more But nothing funny about it. The lady behind the glass divider did not look up, no greeting at all. I quickly pulled a few packets of orig poke mix from what seemed like display racks, when I realized there's no cash register and no prices listed anywhere. So I stuck my head into her office and asked "these are for sale right?" She held her finger up without making eye contact and said "just a minute" because apparently what she was working on was much more important than catering to a peasant off the street taking up air. Literally a minute or two of awkward silence passed. Long enough for me to look around and notice this place doubled as some kind of unit rental business with keys hanging off a pegboard. Clearly that business took priority over my needing a few poke mix packets to bring to my brother in California. When she finally acknowledged my presence she replied "yes but you have to buy a minimum of $45." Excuse me? What? When I asked how much each one cost ($7.95) I had to figure out quickly whether I needed to buy 4, 5, or just bolt out of there with no ogo for my brother because I clearly was getting the message that customers aren't actually welcome there. I bit the bullet though, grabbed 4 packs of original poke mix and one other kind and went to pay. Turns out the other mix was $27 or something more than I'd spend on pounds of fresh ahi so that one went back on the rack. This wasted another minute of Important Lady's time. So after another awkwatd waiting moment, I handed her my credit card which she ran in silence, wiished her a happy holiday, and left that shop of unhappiness never to return again. Someone in her life, please give her the hug she needs. The poke mix is ono though!

I love their ice tea. I never tried their food. I look forward to trying their food. Especially…read moretheir Hawaiian style stew or curry, adobo and etc.

Kailua Seasoning Company opened next to my former office location right after I changed locations…read more I'm not sure if this is a good or bad thing. But at least I got to stop by to check them out one day when I was back working in the area for a couple of days. Their seasoning blends are mixed up locally, and I found an interesting variety. I picked up several to add to a housewarming gift and a couple for me. I have only tried one of the so far--the Paniolo Seasoning. It's a mix of smoky kiawe salt, pepper & garlic. Yes, it's a pretty common blend (with exception of the smoky salt). I used it to rub on some ribeye steaks and before grilling some burgers with great results. They were really tasty! Customer service was great. I asked Ruth to put some aside for me to come pick up later, since their Apple Pay wasn't functioning properly. When I forgot to pick up my items until the next day, I was pleasantly surprised to find them bagged up with my name on them. The store hours are a bit short for now, as they are just opening up, so be sure to check before heading over there. Please support this local, small business!

Can't tell if they are still open. Reviews are all old, every time I go (store hours says they're…read moreopen) they aren't really open and don't answer any phone calls. Been pretty frustrating! Luckily the honey store at the end of the street sells small bags of their salts but not the big sizes.

I am definitely addicted to the crispy beef jerky at Snacks Addicted. I try to keep my eyes closed…read morewhen I visit their website otherwise I loose control and have a difficult time limiting my purchase. Hahah. And now that their retail location is open for walk-in business, makes it that much more fun to see, hold, ponder on all the goodness in this store. I mean, innovative ice cream treats... yummie drink specials... crispy beef jerky..! This day I impulsively stopped in while I bought food provisions at market down the street. Love how the crispy jerky comes in three different sizes with the largest size being best deal per ounce. Smallest broken bits slightly discounted. So of course I had to get a few bags of the largest size of my favorite: oxtail soup flavored. Got confused when sampled a bit of the butter garlic yaki... yep a few bags of those! And a variety of other newer flavors. Also walked out with a bowl of their most delicious yakiniku over rice, a newer item. Wholey moley batman, was this delicious! Was that butter in the rice?! And topped with corn and kimchee... perfect balance of flavors. Had such a nice visit with David who came out from the back production area and Chad who was manning the front of the store. And got to meet Faith and Erin too (?). They truly showed me so much aloha. Even gave me some samples of new receipes they are considering. Hint: butternut squash; sooo yumm! Much thanks for making my day and bringing a little sunshine into this Aunty's otherwise cloudy and rainy weeks. Looking forward to returning for another beef yakiniku bowl or few... and somemore crispy beef jerky..! :-)

Great selection and availability. There aren't many places to get the crispy beef jerky aside from…read morefarmers' markets, so we were lucky to find Snack Addicted on our recent trip. They now offer smaller package options, which are great if you don't know what flavor you want. I think in general the price per oz is a little high. If I recall $10 for 1.25 oz bag? However, as I mentioned it is difficult to find anyplace that sells the crispy beef jerky. Even Wholesale Unlimited doesn't have the crispy kine.

I decided to try Maili Pasteles today after finding out The Taro Leaf is closed up. This place is…read morethe next building over from 933 North King Street. It's 1013 North King Street. This place looks closed up too. Or I went on the wrong day or time that they are open?? The lady at the 2nd Hand Store next door was waving to me like they not there anymore and saying, no more?? I will try look another day when I am in the area again. Strike 2!! I guess NO lunch today. Or someone up there is hinting or telling me to diet or eat healthy??!!

Huge portion, super moist and very ono!!! The extra spicy has a nice kick! Worth the try!read more

Update: while three of the flavors are sold at CVS/Longs Drugs, if you go to their website there…read moreare many more options to buy direct!

ZERO stars! Let me tell you about my experience with this company. They took 2 orders of mine of…read moreover $200. Still selling the item online. I emailed due to no shipping email after 4 days, they then said they were sending it out that day and got a shipping email. Looked it up the next day and day after and USPS said hasnt been dropped off. I email again after 3 days of no info...no response. Chatted on their site and hours later they said they dont have any of that product (still beign sold online however) and can refund my money...but again this would take many days to get my money back. Took 6 days and emails from me to find out they don't have the product, won't have if for a while but kept my money and still taking other people's money. BAD BUSINESS, GO ELSEWHERE FOR CRISPY JERKY.

Writing a review for their Acai Bowls. These have become my favorite acai bowls. I love how…read moregenerous they are with the portions, the texture of the acai is nice, and the flavor combinations are ono. I usually take out-of-town guests to visit Ulu Mana (after we get fresh fried taro chips from the Hawaiian Chip Company across the street) because HCC gives out coupons for free cookies. I will pick up their ulu beet hummus and have my guests sample the ulu chips. One visit, I ran into a friend who told me the acai bowls were the best in town. I skeptically asked if she had tried all the acai bowls to determine that and she said YES I DID! lol. So of course I had to try one and was hooked! These are damn good acai bowls! Pictured is the PB & Cacao Acai Bowl. Note: They offer you a sample of whatever shortbread cookie they are baking that day. One visit, I got a cookie fresh out of the oven. HEAVENLY! Unfortunately, that spoiled me and "not fresh out of the oven" cookies just don't hit the same. I wish they set a time people could come in to buy fresh out of the oven cookies with milk or something. I would totally stop in for that!

Located right across from the Hawaiian Chip Company and also houses other local products, including…read moreKeith's cookies. We made our way over to check them out. Samples of cookies, as well as their different flavor 'ulu chips were handed out. Can also ordered a box of fresh chips. They suggested calling in beforehand to place an order so that it's ready upon arrival. The chips were thin and crispy. We walked out with a bag of the garlic bits - as good as the regular ones but just not as pretty, as well as a bag of cookies. We'll definitely be back to try a fresh box of chips next time.

Thank you to google and yelp reviewers of the photo of the front door. That really helped as this…read moreis a small place and tiny parking area. When you step inside, the folks are very friendly and helpful and it smells amazing as fresh product is being made. They have a refrigerator section with the for sale items. Fyi CASH ONLY. We really wanted Tofu Fa tofu pudding with the ginger syrup and it was delicious. Ate it back in our hotel room that has a microwave. Going to be sharing with our grandma as she is not mobile anymore.

Always go there for my fix of dessert tofu Think it is cash…read moresales only Parking can be a challenge This is the factory so don't expect fancy store and sales employees

Helpful, educated, and friendly staff plus great products…read more We love the vanilla protein powder Thank you for everything

A few weeks ago my son started to go to the gym consistently 2-3 times a week and I suggested that…read morehe should start taking supplements to help with muscle recovery. So I asked my coworkers where they buy their supplements at because they lift weights too and they told me to go check out Designer Body down on Cooke St. As soon as I walked in the door the clerk (I forgot his name, cause I'm so bad with names smfh) greeted me and asked what I was looking for, so I explained that I was just looking for supplements that will help with recovery after lifting weights, cause I have no idea what to buy. He was very knowledgeable with all their products and suggested that my son starts with a protein shake and multivitamins. I will definitely be back for more supplements and I highly recommend Designer Body to get your supplements too. Mahalo