You do not have to be vegan to enjoy Umeke Market Hawaii. Let's just start there. While I don't consume land animals and I avoid dairy, I still enjoy seafood. I guess I'd say I'm a plant-based pescatarian. Pesky labels aside, I choose to eat at Umeke Market because the food is fresh and delicious and the service is efficient and courteous. And honestly, Umeke makes it easy and simple if you have dietary restrictions because every dish is fair game! I never have to think. I just eat what I crave and what looks good. And it all looks good! They have a regular menu--everything from breakfast, to smoothies, to burgers, to tacos, to make-your-own plate lunch. But I really like the specials menu. They change it up every week, and I plan my visits to Umeke when they serve my favorites or when they have something especially enticing on the menu, which is like every week. But I still don't get there as often as I wish I could! It's counter service and they have both indoor and outdoor seating. I prefer grabbing my food and heading back to the office. It always takes me just a few minutes, so I don't waste my lunch hour waiting for my lunch order. They even offer online ordering but I've never used that service. I imagine it would be great for a large office order. The restaurant is squeaky clean and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They know their food and they eagerly answer questions and provide information on ingredients and preparation. They have a passion for serving great tasting food that's good for you. I appreciate that! Also prices are reasonable and servings are generous. And who doesn't appreciate that?! Actually, there's a lot to appreciate about Umeke Market Hawaii. Give it a try! Don't let the labels prevent you from enjoying a healthy and delicious meal served with a smile. read more

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Parking and finding this place can be a challenge. They have some info on that on their website, which is also a place you can order for pickup if you plan ahead/don't like to wait. It is located on the first floor so just walk around the building on the ground floor if you can't find them. They do have clear breakfast and lunch hours and doesn't seem like it's possible to order lunch at breakfast and vice versa. My order was for breakfast and I was able to try both the tofu scramble and walnut "meat"; both tasted pretty good and came with a sauce on it to help the flavor. I would recommend giving them a try! read more

Wow! What an incredible breakfast. If you like oatmeal and coconut, I 100% recommend. The oatmeal is sweet from agave, with some coconut milk, bananas, and a berry blend (blueberries, blackberries,raspberries). It was the perfect amount of sweet and tart and a hefty portion. I ate half one day and half the other, so technically it only cost 4 dollars per day. There's space inside the restaurant to eat, and the employees are very attentive and care about the food they're making (this is a vegan restaurant btw). I can't wait to try their other breakfast offerings and the lunch menu! read more

Umeke Market - Banana Berry Oatmeal - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

As a non vegetarian, I was actually quite surprised with this Umeke Market, a healthy vegan/vegetarian lunch spot because I normally don't feel full or enjoy that type of food. I got the chili, fake chicken, Mac and cheese and vegetable curry. The chili with the rice was the best part of the meal. It was hot and had a lot of flavor! The fake chicken didn't taste like chicken at all.... More like dried/fried chewy tofu. The curry was just so so... I didn't eat all of it and didn't like that it wasn't served hot. The "mac and cheese" was actually squash pasta and was kind of terrible tasting. Too mushy like for me and didn't quench the pasta craving. If I were to go back, I would only order a bowl of chili rice! That was yummy! They have lots of indoor seating which is nice when it's hot out. They don't offer bathrooms though. If you want to stop by but don't work downtown, park at Alii Place, parking is only $.75 per half hour. Service was very friendly, it's an order at the front and pick up your plate lunch then go sit down kind of place. read more

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BLT WRAP SO GOOD only $12 has Vegan meat pickles tomatoes lettuce carrots and the special sauce is amazing. It's not dry at all. read more

Umeke Market - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Nice, friendly workers. Didn't realize it was a vegan place until I looked at the menu. The ambience was super chill and there was AC and a decent sized dining area. The plates were huge! I shared two entrees with a friend, the falafel gyro came with cashew queso and chips and then the nachos with chili and veggies and mock chicken. It was really interesting, if you're a vegan you're gonna love this place! If you've never had vegan food, I think you'll like it but you might not LOVE it. The mock chicken was good, my friend didn't care for the texture, I thought it was delish. I also really like the cashew queso. I thought the falafel gyro was kinda dry and would've been bomb with that cashew queso inside. All in all, I thought this place was great and I'd visit again to try other things from the menu. If you're looking for a healthy, cool (AC) place to sit down for lunch in downtown this is it. I also wanna try their smoothies next time! read more

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The hours make it kind of difficult to come here as often as I would want since I don't live in Honolulu area. Other than that, great service, really good food and atmosphere. Parking is hard too, no fault to the establishment. read more

Great place, great food and super friendly staff. The special today (Tues) was the Tamale Bake. Oh my!!! If you ever come when it's available, you should try it- now that's if you love cornbread. It comes with a side of salad or rice or half of both. The prices are reasonable for vegan restaurant. We will come again. Tip: as a visitor, I didn't know where to park. They suggested ALI'I PLACE. See my picture for parking address. read more

Umeke Market - Tamale Bake (special of the day) - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I haven't been Umeke for a while and just thinking about it yesterday; I decided to try today's special when I woke up this morning. I rarely eat out alone because foods just taste better at home. But I have a few places that I would go and enjoy dishes that I don't usually eat or new dishes that I don't even know it exists. This place has everything I care about. They use local organic fresh produce supports local, sustainable lifestyle; and yes, most importantly anything I had so far, very tasty. I haven't try any breakfasts so that's my next list of things to explore. It's very reasonably priced for the quality you get. Plenty of seating spaces inside and outside of the shop. It's usually busy when I go there, but as the line gets longer, someone comes out and take your order before you reach the cashier. You can order online and request the time of pickup as well. Highly recommend to try if you haven't yet. read more

Umeke Market - Tasty Tuesday 12/17 Tamale Bake This is cornbread filled with bell peppers, organic black beans, local organic mushrooms, & organic corn. - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The staff were super cool; and once my friend disclosed his gluten allergy, he made sure to reiterate what items were cleared. I don't have a gluten allergy and ordered nachos topped with chili and mock chicken. The "chicken" had a bit of sweetness to the batter, the chili was delicious, and the other sauces and toppings brought together a unique flavor for nachos. These were some of the best nachos I've had! The portion was huge; enough for two to share! I'll definitely stop by Umeke on a future trip to the city. read more

Umeke Market - Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I am so grateful this place exists. I feel the aloha just as much in the meal I enjoyed today as I did when I first tried Umeke Market years ago. Aloha is in the service and the ambiance. This place is a gem that is worth making the trip to downtown earlier in the day. Mahalo for being here! My only recommendation would be to get spill-proof containers for the liquid foods. My plate lunch was leaking all over on the way home read more

Umeke Market - Leakage from the top. - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I stumbled upon this gem on the weekend but it was not open. I rediscovered it on Tuesday morning. Unfortunately, I already ate breakfast elsewhere so I opted for a smoothie - The Chronixx - mix of organic greens fruits dates banana (had them hold the banana). Service was welcoming and courteous. The place is pretty much all glass - doors, windows floor to ceiling. The is a dining area to eat in also. Its a very clean place. There was only one person working at the time of my visit. Its a health food restaurant/eatery. Everyone should be cognizant of their diet these days so if you find yourself in downtown Hoolulu during weekdays, stop in for a nutritious meal or smoothie for breakfast and lunch! read more

Wow! Rarely can you combine healthy and delicious in the same sentence but this store is amazingly delicious and incredibly healthy! The staff are full Of Aloha and their prices are in line with reality! Not to mention, they're perfectly located for everyone downtown to be here to pick up or eat in the café style restaurant this class enclosed. Hope to see you here someday.! read more

Umeke Market - Perfect schedule! Combine with perfectly delicious food and perfectly trained staff with tons of Aloha! - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't just enjoy the rainbow you can fill your health with it as well... Located in Bishop Square 'Umeke Market is 100% Vegan offering Breakfast (8am-10am) Lunch (1030am-2pm) with everything from Salads, Sandwiches, Nachos & Tacos, even Build Your Own Plate Lunch all which is quite overwhelming my indecisive noggin so I did go for the Portabella Sandwich. This yummy sandwich is loaded with diced portabella mushrooms which was marinated in balsamic sauce and topped with tomato lettuce, vegenaise and dairy-free provolone all on your choice of ciabatta roll, multi-grain bread or pita bread. All sandwiches comes with choice of organic greens or organic tortilla chips & queso (which is made from cashews) I got mine on a multigrain with chips & queso. I tell you what a delightful bite so light yet full of flavor I savored each and every bite...though whenever it didn't fall apart lol! It's not the large portabella cap but baby Bella mushrooms so the choice of pita may be the way to keep it all contained as if it didn't keep falling out the leaf lettuce was a difficult bit which I though since the mushrooms are in bits wished the lettuce was shredded to make it an easier bite. Though I'm not vegan I do fully enjoy the freshness it all brings and I wasn't used to the cashew queso and after a few bites was craving some fresh salsa that I know would've paired best with the mushroom sandwich. Certainly parking is a challenge in this neighborhood and parking at Ali'i Place is recommended. There's so much going on here including art decor on the wall is for sale as well. The staff here is so enthusiastic and friendly, please follow them on Instagram at @umekemarket and if pictures are worth a thousand words it would leave you breathless... Thank you! read more

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We walked in and was greeted with the Aloha Spirit and beautiful smiles. We were first timers and tried the nachos, burrito, Tofu Poke and mixed grinds.. It was so good I didn't get to take a picture of the burrito. We felt full and satisfied. The sitting area is nice they have local music playing. When you leave they greet you on your way out too. They have trash and recycling bins which is awesome. read more

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Downtown lunch options are essential to "loving your job." Right?! Bored with lunch and the workday may not be so wonderful. Tried this spot for the first time. I am not vegan. I appreciate the vegan lifestyle. This place is delicious!!! I was with two friends for lunch, hours are open until 2pm. Great menu options, and we peeked online before visiting, so we had an idea of what to order. They gave great recommendations! Pictures don't tell the yummy story, so go try this spot. Salty, so I did feel thirsty later, but it's worth it. The forks broke. They said it was an issue with the batch received. read more

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Been going to this amazing `Āina based , vegan food, plant based restaurant shop for a while now whenever I'm in Honolulu Hawaii I make it a point to grab some lunch . Ambiance is simple and easy to order and get your food quick which I love . Made fresh in the back or order from the amazing buffet. Always fast friendly service . Love how they serve a lot of tradition Hawaiian food . Kalo stew and anything with Ulu i definitely go for . Can't wait to go back . Parking can be a little tricky I need to find out where the garage parking is . read more

Umeke Market - Pono Chili , sour cream onions ( vegan of course) Kalo stew , Green salad with cilantro dressing so good,scoop brown rice for the chilli - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Are there taco salad here for the third time..... it's delish and satisfying!!! This salad checks off all the boxes...fresh, healthy, satisfying and clean Will be back The servers are friendly and the service is fast! read more

Folks, these owners are 20 years ahead. God bless them for advocating for our health and having the strength to run a restaurant. Amazing. I think they are motiavted by "doing the right thing". Jen and Rob not only feed you food that is organic and/or local, but they feed you digestable food, food that actually assimilates in the body. This comes from careful preparation. For example, there is more easily available Calcium and Magnesium in greens and beans than you can imagine Everytime my wife and I stop in Honolulu, we eat both breakfast and lunch here. AND WE FEEL GREAT afterwards. Keep it up and may your business flourish! Excited to see what you all do in the future read more

Great vegan food! They have an excellent mix of dishes like spinach daal and mock Korean chicken (fake chicken). You order at the counter, and the portions are huge. I got 2 choices (2 mains) plus a side and I honestly should've stuck with 1. Granted if you want leftovers, order more and go wild. I highly recommend the spinach daal and the kalo coconut curry. It's quick and easy to get your food, only takes a few minutes and you won't regret it! read more

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This was our first stop after landing at the airport. It took us a second to find the place, google maps confused the location. We were greeted by friendly smiles and were give. an explanation of the foods featured that day. Some of the items were prepared behind the counter and others were made to order. My daughter enjoyed the Super Taco. The grilled burrito was very nice. The nachos were good and a very large serving. We enjoyed the falafel and brown rice as well. The cinnamon bun was nice. The place is better suited for take out. The dining area didn't have water, access to utensils and wasn't as inviting as the front of the restaurant. Overall a nice place for a quick lunch bite. read more

If you're in search of tasty, healthy plant-based food, go to Umeke Market Natural Foods & Deli. It's located in downtown Honolulu (entrance is closer to Hotel & Alakea Street corner of Tamarind Square). There were a few customers ahead of me, allowing time to view the menu and entrees. As part of this year's Restaurant Week food-a-gogo, there were 3 offerings. Picked the kalo coconut curry which came with one side. They are so nice to allow half brown rice and half salad; balsamic dressing was sooooo good! What a great lunch: good tasting and good for you! Planning return visit to try kalo stew, portobello sandwich, and baked falafel. read more

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It has been a while since I decided to pay a visit to this place and now I am rethinking my decisions on my selections for lunch. `Umeke Market provides one of the healthiest meals your can have while you power through the work day. Offering meatless options that not only fulfills the healthy nutrition you body needs but comes with a good amount of flavors that you wouldn't think the plants would provide! The meals that they offer are always fresh, delicious and doesn't make me feel so groggy after eating, which is a good thing because we all know about those afternoon crashes (yikes)! My usual go-to meals are the falafel gyro and kalo coconut curry. Both provides the right amount of food filled with savory, sweet, umami flavor. Did I mention that all of these are fresh?! The service here is always great. The staff here are always friendly and helpful when making your selections. As of right now, they are not open for dine in so it's all take-out. Overall, this place is great. A perfect alternative option than meats that will blow your mind and taste buds. read more

Umeke Market - Falafel Gyro - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I fly to Kona once a week for work and I found my spot to eat everyyyyyy single time I'm there. I only got to try the Hawaiian style poke and boneless kalbi and holy guacamole it was so ono! The parking lot is free and tons of free parking, the seating is nice and they offer both inside and outside seating. The service was excellent. I think they were training today because a girl was just following the guy that took my order. That's really good for training purposes instead of throwing them to the wolves lol. I'm trying the fish tacos next time and I'll keep updating my meal pictures lol. Def would recommend for all locals and tourist alike!! read more

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I haven't been to Umeke for sometime and wanted no meet. I ordered a combo of Curry (carrots, taro, potatoes, onions, coconut milk) and taro with taro leaves with rice...salad. The curry was awesome with tender taro and carrots which can take long to tenderize? But, it was perfect and delicious. This is my favorite in this combination. However, the luau (taro leaves) with taro was seasoned much. If they added coconut milk, it would be killer. Taro doesn't have a distinct flavor like stew meat which can flavor those leaves. That's why Hawaiians add coconut milk which I will be adding. Luau is healthy...even with coconut milk. The salad and brown rice goes very well with curry. All in all, I will return for that curry and will do two curries in that combo order. Much aloha and be safe!!! read more

Umeke Market - Taro luau - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This little restaurant is 100% vegan. I'm love me some meat and some rice. But when I tell you the smell of the food when you walk in smells so delicious it's no lie LOL The ambiance is open, brightly lit, with ample seating and lots of good local music and the service is always great and full of aloha! My go-to is always the super tacos. Crispy, deep fried taco shells with lentil beans, cilantro cream, cashew queso and cubed veggies on top. Noooo regrets what so ever and it always tastes so delicious that I don't even miss the meat :P Great place to eat for lunch with an awesome variety that won't disappoint and I always am full at the end. Give a shot, definitely. read more

Fast service and affordable but the Korean "friend chicken" had a very strong coconut oil taste. They advertise its fried in coconut oil, but would be nice if they used a more refined version so it doesn't compete with the actual sauce and seitan. read more

I wish this location had even more open hours, but every time I'm able to stop by, it's a tasty experience! The vegan nachos are my favorite & I recommend them with the lentils topping ^_~* There are many great options to try here & the staff is always so nice. I feel lucky there's a great vegan place like this in the downtown area! read more

Such friendly owners and the food is always amazing! I love the nachos and tofu scramble! Gf options. read more

Umeke Market - Tofu scramble with potatoes and cashew cheeze sauce - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

A hidden gem in downtown Honolulu, this plant-based restaurant has a great variety dishes for fair pricing! The staff is also very kind and helpful, and the inside is well-kept and clean. I have been twice, and enjoyed everything I bought! read more

Umeke Market - Walnut Tacos ($8.50/taco and so good) - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food at Umeke Market exceeded all my expectations! Sometimes, vege/vegan restaurants are pretty good but not quite as good as the real thing. Some of their entree options tasted better than their regular meat counterparts IMO. The plate lunches give a good portion. I got a three choice with half salad half rice (I love that they do that as well, because sometimes you want rice to soak up your meal but also want some veggies). The star was the kalo stew (also known as taro luau, or squid luau without the squid). The stewed kalo leaves were delicious and it had a great coconut flavor. The pono chili tasted as good as regular chili, except occasionally there would be a big "soy meat" chunk in there which was really my only issue with the meal I purchased. The red lentils were also 10/10 from a flavor standpoint. Also, their kalo cinnamon bun was one of the best buns I've had. It tasted better than a regular cinnamon bun w/ cream cheese frosting, and it's all vegan! I would eat 10 of these! They also sell these day old buns for a discount price at the cashier area. Would highly recommend this place for vegans and meat eaters alike :) read more

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Need to stay in the area long enough to try everything on the menu! Food is 'ono (delicious)! Staff are friendly and embody aloha! Clean and bright atmosphere! read more

Amazing flavors and great setup with the build-your-own plate. Definitely a must try! The only inconvenience was the hours as we tried to visit a few times before but never made it before 2 pm. read more

Umeke Market - 4 Choice plate and taco salad - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Service was horrible. Ordered and they delivered food to 3 people that ordered after me and made me wait 20minutes. Management needs to fire and replace them. read more

Want that umami mouthful of food for a happy and full meal experience? How about having your meal leaving you feeling light and replenished, rather than heavy and stuffed? You will find that at Umeke Market! Let me tell you about their taco salad! The taco schmeat is really tasty! I have no idea how they turn nuts and spices into something that goes with greens and chips, but they do a darn good job. I get it with hot sauce on the side. If you want tacos, OMG their fried taco shell stuffed with greens and taco schmeat is a win, too. I love love love the luau leaves in coconut milk. It's awesome on the brown (or white) rice. My friend ordered the veggie chili and although I've not had it yet, it sure looked good. They have a lot of items on their menu including several kick-butt artisanal smoothies. Those are on the pricey side but one taste and you'll know why. I recommend a smoothie for lunch if you're trying to go the easy digestible food route or avoid bulky foods. It fills you up! read more

Umeke Market - Vegetarian taco salad with olives. - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had a chance on two separate occasions to order the tofu scramble with brown rice and roasted potatoes with all cashew queso and their hot sauce. I have to say it was the best breakfast I had in a long time. I have always been a fan for health eating and this place manages to do that and more. To provide a healthy vegan breakfast that is also delicious and satisfying. The service was also amazing. They're great conversationalists and very polite. I totally recommend at least going there for breakfast. You will not be disappointed. Their curry is also great but I have to say their tofu scramble is by far their best entree. read more

So, I normally eat here, when I wanna feel like eating "healthier". Today they had on special, baked flautas. It was a bit pricey, but it did come with 3 nice sized flautas with beans and rice. It also came with guacamole, some sauces, I think a cashew sour cream, pickled onion and jalapeño. I was hungry and frankly I thought it would taste like cardboard. It did not taste like cardboard, of course there's the difference between fried and baked but it was a tasty plate. The heartiness of the beans and rice, creaminess of the guacamole and sour cream, with a little punch of vinegar of the picked onions and jalapeños made for several good bites. I almost always get a kalo cinnamon bun for snack or breakfast for the next day. Nice and cinnamon-ny. read more

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In the midst of this pandemic, I'm very happy this restaurant is open! I'm always looking for healthier alternatives and this place provided. I honestly searched 'healthy lunch' on yelp, which is how I found this lovely restaurant. I ordered through their online website to avoid the waiting time and had no issues with the process. The location was easy to locate and if you're working in downtown, it's best to walk! I ordered the 3 choice combo: * Mock Korean Fried Chicken - Crispy, tasty, and definitely does mock the fried chicken! I was surprised at how much I liked this because I normally don't like korean fried chicken because I feel it's either too saucy or too heavy. But this was great! * Pono Chili - This was a little on the sweet side so I wished I had brought my small hot sauce! But it was still good with the bits of groundless beef. * Kalo Stew - A great take on the squid luau! I loved this but I didn't like the texture of the Kalo cubes, but the flavors were all there. I also bought the cinnamon roll as well as the chocolate chip cookies! These were so good, I wish I bought more for later. Will I be back? Most definitely! read more

Umeke Market - 3 Choice Combo - Chili, Kalo Stew, and MOCK Korean Chicken - Vegan Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

With no where to park, but the parking structure next door. You kind of have a lot of trouble to go with to eat here if you're not working in the area. To top it off, they don't even validate your parking. 10.50$ for an hour of parking. Ouch! So we basically spend 50$ to eat here overall. Too pricy! The food is organic, which is awesome. The variety is so-so, everything is vegan and the sauces taste great. The best thing here is probably the smoothies. The Korean"chicken" is way too hard to even consume. We were seriously contemplating if our teeth were going to break. Exchanged for the curry~ The curry is good, but watery with mild flavor. It's good with the brown rice, but it doesn't just come with it. The side salad is pretty simple, but again the dressings are good. The place seemed pretty busy, but the food was bland tasting. Overall, wouldn't go here too hard to get there, blan flakey dried up cinnamon roll, chicken, and falafels. If you're vegan and you can't find something else to eat then probably a good spot, but as a last resort. read more

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This spot has everything you would cook at home in your very own vegan kitchen. Home cook dishes such as red beans and chili with vegan sour cream, delicious how cook cinnamon rolls and so much more. This is a great spot with indoor and outdoor dinning. I enjoyed the food so much that I will return before ending my trip. Sorry my pics don't look great, it's bc I started eating and realized I needed to take pics for my review. Food was so good I couldn't wait to dig in and start eating read more

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