There were only about 4-5 food trucks when I visited, and it felt small. Around 6 PM, the area had…read morevery few people. There was some live music, but it seemed more like a quick stop for tourists rather than a real night market. I didn't try any food because the atmosphere wasn't appealing, so I left quickly.

Came here when it was less crowded the seating area is big wide open with chairs, tables, and a…read moregreen luscious outdoor view. There were only a few vendors like maybe 4 trucks at the time we got a plate from a vendor called "Wasabi Express by Tiger" the white woman who most likely also works with the main chef randomly approached us recommends it for my partner and I says it's going to taste great it's made fresh daily,, said why not we came for a trip but honestly it was mid and this is why I don't listen to people but realistically I should've just dogged it in my opinion; understand it's Hawaii we are in a touristy spot, but too overpriced for something that tastes like yoshinoya meat and rice that tastes just like fried rice from a regular Chinese takeout

Love this market!…read more Supporting small local biz who show the love of Hawai'i and the culture in their own way showcasing an impressive collection of items is what makes this market so special. Like many other markets who seems to be trying to find a place Ho'omau Hawai'i Market has been shopping around and I think I do love this current location at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom which was tricky to find if you're not paying attention like me as the ballroom sits on the 6th floor of the parking building so it's super convenient along with parking is validated at $10 flat rate which the staff was just so friendly to explain it all is nice. Happening over the following Black Friday weekend (Nov 26th & 27th), many are familiar and a few that is new to me browsing around in the cool air conditioning ballroom made the shopping experience nice. Weather it's picking up cute Turkish Towels and glassware from Kris Hawaii, Mamaki tea from Kihene, or my cravings at 'Ulu Chips and Hummus and many offered such great deal along with entertainment is such a calming vibe that has me shopping much more than I expected and the uniqueness is what makes this market so special. Thank you!

One of my takeaways from this past weekend's @hoomauhawaiimarket was how cool it was to see all the…read morekeiki mea. When I was having my keiki, none of this was available. So much pride to see today's makua swaddling their keiki in designs that lift our lāhui. Mahalo palena ole to all the kanaka designers, artists, merchants, and mākeke organizers who are bringing our history to life and raising kūpono. #hoomauhawaiimarket #mahinamade #lahaoledesigns #pauwilo #kanakastrong

One of the best spots to get a bagel on the island. They usually have a few special menu items each…read moreweekend. This time I got the homemade maple sausage, egg, and cheese on an Asiago sesame bagel and it was delicious. I also really like their Old Man & The Sea sandwich (smoked fish) and the Luau bagels are another favorite. Definitely worth stopping by if you're craving a good bagel breakfast or sandwich!

Look, I'm still a huge fan of these bagels and will stand by my last review that they are my…read morefavorite on island. The problem is consistency. We basically get a half dozen bagels every weekend now and the quality is kinda all over the place. Sometimes all the bagels are super well done and dark, othertimes they're super soft and barely baked. Sometimes there's a ton of garlic and onion on the everthing bagels and other times its just sesame and poppy seeds. If they can get this consistency nailed down i'd go back to 5 stars, but as it is now, i can't honestly leave the 5 star rating as is. Side note: Gotta get there EARLY. Went to get bagels last week and they stopped selling the half dozens by 8:15. (yeah, farmers market opens at 8, but they are typically set up beforehand)

I just adore a crafty mind!…read more As a major crafter myself I love finding the creativity and boldness they all take to the next level is just inspiring. The amazing joy I find is that no two market is alike, as this December 2022 at Ward Village event was held in the former Pier 1 location next to Nordstrom Rack. I had a blast exploring @AdamJK uniqueness as each of us loved the realness we can relate to each item weather a time that says shhhh, I got a stress ball that says "Nothing Matters" and I'd really like the hat "I really don't know what I'm doing" for work lol!! His spirit was just so fun and bright :-) My other delight was One Shabby Chick @oneshabbychickhawaii and unknowingly my first tote from her was a collaboration with @makelemonadeproject a non profit to ease financial burdens and going though it myself instantly got me so of course I needed another tote! So many fun gifting ideas, Bas bookshop, jewelry ad even a random give away "fingers crossed" this pet friendly market has something for all. Follow Art + Flea @artandflea to keep updated on their events, crafty retail therapy is a real Art form! Thank you!

October 30, 2014 I took my family to the Art and Flea event…read more I caught the bus with my daughter and foster child. We met Darcie who parked her car in the Ward Warehouse parking lot. We walked across the street to the back portion behind Marukai. Admission was $3 for the adults. The two kids were free. There were food booths but we saved our hunger for Goma Tei in the Ward Center. I jumped on the bike that helped power the KTUH sound stage. I got a free bag from Kaleo newspaper. It had some cool goodies inside. At the Yelp booth, Raelyn played a trivia game. I won a Yelp thermos. Many vendors were set up in a two-story warehouse. We picked up some cool young women's clothes at a terrific discount. Andy Lee was making his art and kindly gave us a free sample. All in all a pretty good night for a family get-together or outing. Also, it seemed very pet friendly even though the theme was Tokyo. During some bedtime talk we agreed that this event was more art than flea, but the flea bargains were indeed great.

I finally got to try this place for the first time at the strawberry moon market. Everything was…read moresooo sooo delicious. I personally think this was single-handedly the best musubi/okazuya I have ever had in a meal on this island. It is a shame that they do not pop-up as often but I was very grateful that they were able to make some more food even when the sign said they were "sold out." I guess it was fate that my taste buds were blessed by the hands of this cute Japanese family.

Food is amazing and made to order. Onigiri and side dishes are authentic and just like in Japan!!!read more

One of my favorite cafes! It is so cute inside, but there isn't a lot of space. It can get so busy…read moreto the point where the line is outside. I love the cat theme, especially the cat tarot cards used as their number system! I ordered the ichigo hojicha and i loved it! The hojicha had a perfect nutty taste and the strawberry complimented the hojicha without overpowering it. I also loved the wafers on top!

Tried this cafe for the first time recently. I heard about it awhile back but never got the chance…read moreto go. It is located on the same street as the L&L & not far from Liliha Bakery. I love the cozy Japan vibes of this cafe. It's small with limited seating so I recommend doing to-go but it would be nice to have a coffee date here. My bf & I got two drinks to-go -- the matcha latte & yuzu choco oat cold brew. We both really enjoyed our drinks. I also got two bottled drinks -- the ume iced tea & lilikoi lemonade which were also sooo yum. The worker let me sample these two which was nice. I enjoyed the bottled drinks a couple days later, it was a refreshing treat. The staff were friendly & it didn't take long for us to get our drinks. The only challenge may be finding parking as they have only a few stalls in front. We ended up parking a little up the street on the opposite side. It was a short walk to the cafe & well worth it! Will be stopping by again soon for my matcha & tea fix.

Popping up around town…read more.. If you haven't heard then you're missing out cause Yuji Sushi is the freshest catch you can find and the latest location was at the Art + Flea now located at the Capitol Modern and as much as I'd love to gatekeep this event wonderful local biz like this needs to be showcased. I took my bestie for our very belated outing and as much as an introvert she is she's a wonderful exploring pal to have with you as we did so when we stumbled on to Yuji Sushi where you can find his "Musubi Sushi" which is a 1600's style Tokyo sushi which is quite the chubs in those days though I find it quite adorable as the rice (which is from Rice Factory btw) is more rounded and is topped with shiso micro greens, pickles and a wasabi sauce. We ordered the Bluefin Tuna and King Salmon I chose to have all the toppings while hers was naked lol watching him build each one is fun to see and though this more informal pop up felt like a fancy omakase as it was all dressed up and ready for a bunch of pics as it was so cute. Let me tell you that was such a light and refreshing bite and to say that for a sushi tells you something and what a fun and cool way to feel fancy the slice of fish was quite generous along with a light brushing of sauce gave it a extra flair as we ate them with pinkies up it was a nice an enjoyable experience that made us smile. You can certainly find him at Fishcake as well so check their calendar so that you don't miss the chance of this hand crafted goodness. Thank you!

Lotus & Lime is a local (Hawaii) clothing designer that sells her clothing on Pop Up Makeke, online…read moreand other event venues. Owner name is Kim Ryusaki-Marrero. My wife attended a "Pop Up Makeke"event and purchased an outfit from Lotus & Lime for an up coming event she would be attending. Upon getting her outfit ready for the event, she noticed two holes in the material. My wife called "Pop Up Makeke" because all transactions when through them. The lady from Pop Up Makeke was trying to get this resolved but Kim the owner of Lotus & Lime was not willing to do anything. My wife also sent pictures of the holes through Pop Up Makeke and Kim said the holes should be there. What?!? My wife then talked to Davis Price from Pop Up Makeke who was really rude to her and made her cry. Kim did not try to reach out to my wife and never answered my wife's phone calls. If you're ever at an event and see Lotus & Lime there, check your items really well because they will not back their clothing!! Some of my wife's friends said that they didn't purchase anything from Lotus & Lime because Kim was very rude. BEWARE!!!!

I attended Goodwill Goes Glam event this year where they were the featured designer. I was…read moreexcited to check out their clothing. I purchased a couple pieces of clothing from the pop up and was pleasantly surprised at the price and quality of the items. $59 for pants, and roughly the same price for a kimono wrap. Beautiful and unique pieces at a decent prices. I like that many of the styles are one size. Makes it sooo easy. Looking forward to buying more from their next pop up event.