Huge fan of the new location of Kelly's Korner. The space is bright, clean, and offers a large…read morevariety of items with fresh vegetables, meat, and seafood, sauces and spices, dried noodles, plethora of frozen items, and all their dried herbs and seafoods that they were known for. They took over the former Jolene's space. Now you can park in front of the store for a limited time period. I noticed there was an attendant jotting down license plate and time the first time I parked there, but didn't see him after that. This is definitely a one-stop shop! However, the prices are higher compared to other stores in Chinatown ranging from $1-$3. Gotta pay up for convenience! However, there's a small discount for cash payment. Kelly's Korner is a super nice store. Well stocked with a variety of items and fresh meats and vegetables. Everyone is quite friendly. This has become a go-to place as they do have everything and having free parking right in front in Chinatown is key.

First time at this shop in its current location (Cultural Plaza) where Jolene's used to be. A lot…read moreof Chinese goods, from bulk dried herbs and seafood to noodles to snacks and drinks to frozen desserts and assorted hotpot-ready ingredients. The shop is organized neatly and brightly lit. There is a checkout station at each entrance/exit. We left with some frozen tangyuan and mantou, a herbal tea to get rid of dampness (everyone's under the weather), and the kid got some boba ingredients (pearls, black sugar, brown sugar). Parking is available by the road and also in the structure. This could possibly be a new one-stop shop for when I need to replenish ingredients for my dessert soups.

Cute little restaurant with sandwiches and coffee. An older…read morecouple owns/runs it, they're adorable. There's an upstairs seating area and they call your order on a little speaker. The sandwiches come with chips or salad, and these like baked potato wedges. Salad comes with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Went for breakfast, got the avocado sandwich and steak sandwich along with the iced caramel…read moremacchiato. Everything was excellent. Fresh ingredients and beverages made to order. Interior decorations make you feel like you stepped into a lodge in the mainland. The husband/wife duo that runs the cafe are kind, attentive and professional. I stick by my first impression that it's not conducive to working remotely but changed my mind about the establishment itself after trying the food & drinks and put it on my list of indulgent coffee shops when I'm feeling a lil extra. Would recommend this place for anyone looking for a quick, tasty bite and caffeine kick.

@fortunefoodfinds: "So happy it wasn't al-BREAD-y, gone! Flashback to last Friday when BRUG Bakery…read morecelebrated their 13th Anniversary in Hawaii with all of their pastries for $3 each. They opened at 8am, however, I didn't get there until around 1:30pm where luckily they announced the restock of baked goods so everything came right outta the oven n' was served warm. There were just a few people ahead of me so I waited in line no more than 10 mins. We inhaled it all immediately, which meant every sweet n' savory pastry was good. Would definitely go back to get it all again if I could!" SERVICE: fast n' fully staffed INTERIOR: small, boxes were premade, go around circle n' end at the register EXTERIOR: located on the bottom level at the Ala Moana Center WAIT TIME: 10 mins PARKING: free garage OVERALL COMMENTS: been going to Brug so when they announced they were having $3 pastries on their anniversary I had to stop by. Came at the right time, they were restocking their freshly baked goods. Got everything that was available n' eating them all warm made it even better in flavor n' texture. My kids went to town too n' enjoyed. Will continue to go to Brug Bakery for their yuMmmy sweet n' savory breads n' pastries!

Hmm... was there a complete change in staff for the weekend crew? We sure miss the former crew -…read morethey were SO friendly and helpful. Not the new crew. Very little interaction, no eye contact - and if we ask if they have a specific pastry coming out - they look like we've bothered them; especially the middle-aged lady with a ponytail that has just started working on the weekend. She looked so annoyed at our inquiries. There's only about 1/4 to 1/2 of the shelves ready with pastries at opening. Is this normal? Say goodbye to a nice friendly BRUG. Things have changed, and not for the better.

It's interesting that CU made a claim for this place when it could have been another 7-Eleven…read more Turns out that the layout of the store is very much like 7-Eleven but in a smaller space. As I walked thru the store deciding what to buy, I noticed similarities with 7-Eleven and CU. I spent about 15 minutes walking around the area and finding out that I just wanted something to cold to drink. And that was it. It's nice to have a convenience store here in the Kahala area. While there's a 7-Eleven store in Kaimuki, you can shop here if you need to grab something here while you're hanging at Kahala Mall or just passing thru. I just happened to be going home and found this place. They had a flag ship store in downtown Honolulu and expanded here to Kahala. Nice to have this outlet here when you need that convenience store vibe in Kahala. The store staff is nice and friendly. The store itself was clean and was stocked. The vibe felt like a 7-Eleven store but smaller due to the existing building space dimensions. For the most part though, the experience here at this CU location was good and satisfying. While you could get drinks that's cheaper at McDonald's next door, it's nice to support local businesses here and they have an assortment of bottle drinks besides the usual fare. And they also have stuff you can find at Longs Drugs too, but at a competitive pricing. You'll be happy to have this on your way thru Kahala if you're here wandering around or just passing though. While it can be a bit more expensive, CU's signature brand comes from the specialty ramen stuff that they stock. You can make your own ramen here from the various brands. You can make it in the store and eat it right away after purchasing. Thought that was very convenient for those who love very instant noodles and don't want to wait until they got home. The overall experience here at this CU convenience store in the Kahala district is quite nice and I hope to get back sometime. I would like to return here and check out their ramen stuff just to see if I can handle their spicy ramen that's imported from Japan. For now though, I only purchased a couple of items on my maiden trip to this store on a nice September evening. It was cool that they are open at night. Not sure if they are 24 hours like 7-Eleven is but the location is good for me since I'm nearby Kahala all the time when I'm not anywhere else. They do have limited hot food items, but the star of the show is the aforementioned ramen. And so, while my time here at CU Kahala was brief, I'm sure I'll be back soon since the love of ramen with me is strong. Definitely worth coming back here when ramen is king. Best bet is to come here when you can to grab your favorite ramen and drinks. CU Kahala is located conveniently adjacent to Kahala Mall at Kahala Korner. It's physical address is 4614 Kīlauea Avenue, next to the United States Post Office around the corner and McDonald's Kahala. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. As far as parking goes, there's very limited parking at the Kahala Korner, which probably boasts around 15 parking spots. Best bet would be to park at Kahala Mall or at the US Post Office (when it's not busy) and walk on over. As far as public transportation goes, routes 1, 1L, 2, 7, and 14 comes by Kahala Mall, but there's a bus stop literally fronting CU that services routes 2, 7, 23, and 14. Choose the right one that works for your schedule and pace. And so, CU is a newer player to the retail space and hope they'll stick around in the Honolulu area. While they are next to Kahala Mall, they have a good and unique branding but also have the everyday experience and items that will draw you into this place for you any day you decide to come here to pick up your essential stuff. Consider coming to this place for your ramen source and you'll be plenty happy. I'm sure I will be when I will return again soon. Gonna try out the spicy ones first. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Update 8/21/26 This morning went to CU Kahala wanted to get this iced coffee in a pouch . Last time…read moreI bought it was real good . Plus got my go to Shrimp chip if you haven't try it yet I highly recommend it . It's very light and a good amount of shrimp taste .

We were driving by when I told my husband to pull over. One of the menu pics caught my eye. It was…read morebuy one get one free watermelon slushy. I love watermelon juice and had to get it. We got two for $9. It was soooo good and refreshing. They blend it with fresh watermelon and the watermelon was sweet. I want to go back and get more. They sell mostly Chinese food. They have some dim sum items and manapuas; both steamed and deep fried. I have to try some of their food next time I'm here. It looks really good in the pics. I wanted to order some food, but my hubby was rushing me out of there. We were illegally parked and couldn't stay long. They don't have parking. It's street parking only.

Ordered delivery. The tea cookie was drier than toast. Hard to choke it down, seriously need tea to…read moreeat it. Should be call tea biscitti instead. Got 2 red bean buns. So tiny for the price!! Like half the size of most manapua. And it was dry and hard. Like WTF. Ordered the steamed gau zee. This was just ok. Golden Duck does it wayyyy better for bigger ones with better filling at the same price. In all this place sucked lemons.

A quick stop here to see the newest CU Hawai'i in Kapahulu…read more The parking lot is small and unpaved. Be careful how you park. There are safety cones showing you which stalls you may park in. Entering into the well lit store, I noticed it appears bigger than the other sister stores in Downtown Honolulu and Kahala. Very clean and nice atmosphere. Well organized and friendly employees. I wanted a small snack and I settled on the fried mandu pork (crispy on the outside, juicy pork filled dumplings with authentic Korean flavor). It was hot and tasty. Very reasonably priced at $3.39. I was offered a dipping sauce as well. We looked at the slushes offered here as well. We settled on the Jarritos Freeze Mandarin flavor. This flavor was so satisfying and refreshing! I will definitely have this again. C U Hawaii is making its mark here! Use the CU app to earn points for rewards.

I was randomly in the Kapahulu area when I saw that they had opened this new location! I always…read morewanted to stop by the downtown location but never got the chance. The parking lot is quite small and tight but we were able to snag the last stall! The interior is bright, shelves lined with all sorts of korean, and local goodies. The ramen station was so intriguing and colorful. I decided on trying the hot items. My sister got the chicken skewer and I got the ttekkboki sausage skewer. My sister said her chicken was quite fatty and wouldn't get it again. My ttekkboki skewer was delicious! The sausage was salty and the ttekkboki gave it a nice chew. I would love if they offered one with a spicy sauce! The peach lychee drink was very sweet. I mixed it with some water and it was perfect! Hope they open some locations on the west side!

Tiny Pyramid Honolulu is such a lovely little place for brunch or afternoon tea with good friends!…read more The atmosphere is charming and relaxing, and the French cuisine was unexpectedly delicious. I brought my cat with me today, and the staff were amazingly friendly and welcoming to both of us. It made the experience even more special. I'd definitely love to meet up here again and will absolutely be back soon! Tip to first timers: 1) Yes, it locate at the lobby of this industrial building, don't be panic, just park and walk-in. 2) Make reservation for weekends, expecting some wait

Nice spot tucked away in a center new downtown Costco is a bakery, and restaurant. Perfect for…read moresampling many different desserts, there are many little cakes, custards, tarts etc that you can try. We bought many to share for a friend's birthday and it was perfect. The tiny pyramid cake is worth trying! I need to come back for their dinner options.

Cute cafe. Lots of tables to sit at and the staff was nice. Parking is difficult and when I asked…read morefor a cup of coffee they said they didn't have any? Kind of weird for a coffee shop to not have any drip coffee. Overall nice place.

Super cool venue in a very hard to find location in Kaka'ako. As you walk in, the venue is several…read moredifferently styled chairs and table from a retro area. In fact, a lot of stuff on the walls they sell, and there is a small "thrift shop" type room where they sell super cool vintage stuff and clothes. Definitely a place to look around and explore. Service was good given that there was only one person working the entire shop. Coffee was good and strong. Also ordered some pastries, which sadly were the only so-so part of the visit. I'll pass on those next time and just get a good coffee the next time.