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TJ Variety Store

4.6 (40 reviews)
Open 8:30 am - 7:30 pm

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Angie P.

Wonderful little snack shop 10/10 halo halo also had yummy ice cream bars! Will be back before we leave the island!

Brian O.

Halo-Halo was delicious! Thanks again! My wife found this little hole in the wall place with a huge amount of filipino goodies!

Halo halo
Emily S.

Looked for an authentic place to get Halo Halo a Filipino dessert and this is was recommended by a local Hawaiian. We love that they had Filipino snacks for sale and it was nicely organized. The staff was friendly and we will definitely return. The halo halo was able to be custom made with the add ons of coconut, flan, sweet beans, Ube ice cream and milk.

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The halo halo was so good that we went there again the next day. The owner remembers us. She was very friendly. Cute little place to get snacks and groceries.

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Diane S.

Stop.in for a halo halo! They had their 8/9year old.son running the register, he was so cute! This is a wholesale.storez but had a few items if you need or are searching..for Asian food items.

Best halohalo eveeeeeer..best bang for your buck
Klemens T.

Came here for the first time because my wife was craving for halohalo waaaay past dinner. We got 2 halohalos and I must say that they probably do have the best halohalo that I've ever had in my life. They packed this cup to the top with ube ice cream, shave ice, great portion of fruits with actual texture and not mushy. I personally would prefer it a bit sweeter like Magnolias, but when you mix everything together, it's perfectly balanced. The ice to fruit ratio is crazy and there's some kinda ube jam along the cup. I don't know, but if you love halohalo like we do, you would love this place. They also have a large selection of Filipino snacks, drinks, and some frozen foods to buy. Overall, best halohalo value for the amount you pay and the cup is stuffed. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are 2 tables to sit at. The parking lot is huge. We came at night so it was kinda hard to see where exactly that I was, but it was pretty shady at night lol. As we pulled into the parking lot, it was pitch black and my headlights shined right on some shady-looking group of guys sitting on the ground in between their cars like they were gambling in a circle in the dark. This place is definitely hard to see so use your gps. You can't really see it from the main road because it's a little shop at the corner of a large warehouse.

Halo halo
Crystal A.

Stopped by on a day trip to Kauai to visit my parents. Mom suggested we come here for the halo halo. The store is clean and shelves/refrigerators were organized. We ordered two halo halos and they made it so quick and it was huge for the price I paid. It was filled with lots of good stuff and my fave, lanka (jack fruit), which some places don't usually put. They also have boba drinks. I'll definitely stop by again on my next visit to Kauai.

Frozen desserts. More frozen groceries are in another freezer.
Michael M.

TJ's Variety won't match the major Asian grocers like Seafood City or 99 Ranch, but for a mom & pop store, this place packs a pretty good punch. You'll find Staples of Filipino groceries: Pampanga's Finest frozen meats, Goldilock's desserts, Menlo and Amor Nino lumpia wrappers, Star butter, Milo, various brands of Patis, and tons of snacks. There's also an impressive cosmetics section with Eskinol, placenta creams, and much more. I always come for the fresh produce (fresh green papaya, ready for tinola!) and the bubble tea. They're open until 8:30, which is convenient. The owners are really friendly to boot.

Halo halo
Jenny B.

Random little store. Didn't know they even sold halo halo (no menu or anything) other than seeing the reviews from my fellow yelpers. Glad I got one as I forgot how much I loved halo halo until I got one here. So good and so pretty!

Halo-Halo
Lauren S.

Made a point to stop in again while visiting the island. Halo Halo still just as huge, delicious and very reasonably priced. Chatted a bit with the very kind cashier who offered suggestions on what Filipino snacks to buy. Patronize this small local business- you will be happy you stopped by for the experience and delicious treats!

Ash S.

Love the halo halo here, absolutely massive and full of ingredients it's about $7 for a giant cup

Halo-Halo
Teresa D.

Best halo-halo ever!!! Directions will take you to the street next to it, but it is next to Enterprise Rental and near KFC. A must stop in Lihue

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The people were very welcoming and they have great customer service and have the best taro boba in Hawaii.

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Best halo halo on the island. A little pricey on there products. Some of which can't be found anywhere else on island.

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Not much to find regarding Filipino grocery items and a little on the high price but they do have great halo-halo.

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Didn't know they even sold halo halo (no menu or anything) other than seeing the reviews from my fellow yelpers.

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Hawaiian Music Store - Hawaiian Music Store. Kaua'i's akamai source for the best in Hawaiian Music CDs and DVDs.

Hawaiian Music Store

4.7(3 reviews)
17.4 mi
$$

I have been purchasing Hawaiian Musicians CD from this vendor for years. On my last trip (two…read moreweeks ago), did not see their kiosk @Princeville and I cannot log into their website anymore, security software states, that their website is infected with a trojan, so cannot go to their website to purchase. Either way, this used to be a great resource for CDs of local Hawaiian musicians. What I have started doing is going to the recording studio of each musician and just purchasing the musician's catalog in CDs format from their production company.

With the dwindling population Retail CDs stores at an all time low, it's great to see one…read moreflourishing where others have closed. It might be the friendly, knowledgeable salespeople, but more likely the truly special music that they offer. You must understand that this Kauai Small Business sells local music. Hawaiian music to be specific. If you are new to the scene, get involved! I have no doubt that this store will endure as long as there are Hawaiians to love their music. You will be hard pressed to find such an extensive collection of titles, new or vintage. And yes, they also sell CDs online. Mahalo Hawaiian Music Store!

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Hawaiian Music Store - Bring home the best Hawaiian music from the friendly, knowledgeable staff at Hawaiian Music Store.

Bring home the best Hawaiian music from the friendly, knowledgeable staff at Hawaiian Music Store.

Hawaiian Music Store - Bring home the best Hawaiian music from the friendly, knowledgable staff at the Hawaiian Music Store.

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Bring home the best Hawaiian music from the friendly, knowledgable staff at the Hawaiian Music Store.

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Safeway

3.3(94 reviews)
1.4 mi
$$

The only store that I know of on Kauai that is open 24/7, best days to shop here is on Wednesdays…read moreif you're looking for re-stocked items & on Fridays where they have selected items for $5

Should have done more research before coming here…read more Grocery poke is surprisingly good in Hawaii, so tried to find the nearest supermarket near our hotel in Kauai. Our lunch on Day 3 had been a bust, so decided to eat in more and get needed supplies. I knew that Safeway was affiliated with Albertson's, which I THOUGHT owned Foodland (which has great poke)...so came here and bought other stuff (cause we were already there). Later found out that my assumption was incorrect. The employees here are tired of tourists, I think. The woman at the seafood counter (which has a small poke section), acted like she was doing me a favor when I asked for the rest of the fresh hawaiian style poke. When I asked how good the from-frozen ahi poke was, she mumbled something unintelligible. Cashiers don't have to be friendly but should be at least respectful, and appear as if trying The lane was open, so it wasn't too busy. She barely acknowledged us but did scan each item without being asked (and we were self self bagging). But then there was a pause to push the process to start the payment process. Then another long pause after I had entered my credit card. Then another pause to print receipt. Then finally after printing, she grabbed the receipt without looking at it and just stuck out her hand AT me to grab without looking at me. The last two actions were happening while she was having a funny (to her) conversation with a co-worker. Not good when two employees together are acting like this without shame. A part of me wanted to lightly slap her receipt-holding hand and tell her "Didn't your mama teach you manners?". Purchases: -- 2 bagels ($1.19 each) -- small Lucerne milk ($2.89) -- small cream cheese ($5.99) -- fresh (not frozen) ahi tuna ($29.99 per pound, paying $21.29). -- six pack can of Maui Brew Mango Beer ($14.99 with Dep fee of $0.30 -- PB Blondie Bestie ice cream from Ben and Jerry, pint for $4.99 (normally $8.99 but on sale so very good price...needed to download the Safeway app since my Von's or Albertson's card doesn't work...had good free wi-fi in store).

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Safeway - Koloa Rum sold here

Koloa Rum sold here

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Costco

4.2(374 reviews)
1.3 mi
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Hawaii Costcos are the best! This location has everything you need for a week at the beach, from…read morethe bathing suit you forgot at home, sunscreen, boogie boards, and tasty treats and snacks for your stay, plus macadamia nuts to take home. The sushi is outstanding. The combination of salmon, ahi, and marlin is phenomenal, the fish is extremely fresh, and the rice is nicely seasoned. Skip the mayo heavy spicy tuna poke, though. Service is great, lines are efficient, prices are very reasonable. Gas is easy to get before you return your rental car. It's great all around!

It was our last day in Kauai, and didn't want to spend our time at the airport, waiting for our…read moreredeye flight. So decided to go to Costco to see if their optical department could tighten my Costco glasses before heading back to the mainland. The optical department closes earlier than the store itself, so we ended up wandering around. We intentionally went there on the last day after our luggage had been packed, thinking it would prevent us from buying things to bring back. But there were two things that we don't see on the mainland, that were of good price: 1.5 Coffee beans from Molokai Estate Coffee (100% from Molokai, and which my wife confirmed later was very good) and a Ube cream Liquor from the Philippines, that went great with the said coffee. Both fit in our checked bags and made it home safe. It wasn't too crowded because it was close to closing and was of large size, including self checkout lanes. Another good visit to Costco.

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Safeway

3.4(129 reviews)
6.3 mi
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I visited Safeway in Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi, Hawaii [4-831 Kuhio Hwy] on Thursday, 01/22/26 around 11:30…read moreAM. This location offered a wide variety of food options, including ready-made meals, hot foods, deli selections, and more, making it a convenient stop for quick bites or grocery shopping. What stood out most was the handcrafted sushi selection from Zenshi. There was an impressive variety of rolls to choose from, including California Rolls, Spicy California Rolls, Crunchy Rolls, Rainbow Rolls, Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Rolls, and Seaside Combos. They also offered additional items like Summer Rolls, Big Wave Poke Bowls, Spam Norimaki, and Calamari Salad, which added to the overall selection. I decided to try two Rainbow Rolls. The quality of the sushi was decent; not bad, but not particularly outstanding either. The taste was tolerable enough, especially considering the fairly reasonable price point. Overall, Safeway provides standard food offerings for customers and gets the job done. Clean grocery store and well-stocked along with plenty of parking and friendly associates.

This store needs some help. Shopping here on a Monday around 2:00. Went to bakery, most of shelves…read morewere empty. Asked employee if they had anything else in back, she said yes, but never came back out with anything else. I could see racks of baked goods in the back, but maybe didn't have them ready to bring to floor? I gave up & left. Then the checkout line, self checkout was backed up at least 10 people deep. And regular checkout, one line was another 10 people deep all the way to back of store. Finally another checker opened up a second lane. Where was the store manager? Was able to get most of what I needed, except muffins & mango which I couldn't find. But it took longer to checkout then it did to shop. If you go, put someone in line waiting while you grab a few things if you will be there forever.

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Safeway - Poke

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Safeway - Lots of prepared meats and seafood

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Lots of prepared meats and seafood

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