Customer service felt like we were bothering them. And it's not locally grown eggs. They are…read morecheaper than in the grocery store though. There are no restrooms to use either. Parking is also limited.

Gotta support local to help the communities out. It's in the…read morebackroad on Hihimanu St. -basically the road behind all the Waimanalo apartments leading up to the Waimanalo Gym. Google says they're closed permanently which is Wrong. I just went there today. Please support local businesses.

I believe this small market (1 van parked in the waimanalo beach parking lot on Thursday mornings)…read moreis a city and county thing. My friend in Makakilo raves about her local open market so when I looked up where there was one near me, this market came up on the list. I was pretty excited to go the first time, but it was kind of a let down when you realize it's just one guy. I guess it's not intended to be very fancy. I have purchased my weekly vegetables here a couple times. The variety is limited to cabbage, onion, lemon, tomato, carrot, chili pepper, bell pepper and some other staples. They don't have fruits. But the guy is nice and it's nice to see people from the community stopping in the early morning before work to get vegetables. My husband (who grew up in waimanalo) said they would come to this market all the time so I guess it's been around for awhile.

I first experienced Na 'Ono's Kahuku Roasted Corn at the KCC Farmer's Market last year. What a…read moretreat to find them at the Pan Pacific Festival! For $3 they have a tasty selection of roasted corn with different toppings. DH and I opted for the Shoyu Butter dusted with Furikake and the Wasabi Shoyu Butter with Garlic Herb. Deelish and savory! They also offer a Lilikoi Butter with Garlic Herb, Shoyu Butter w/Garlic Herb, and Lemon Butter with Chili Garlic. Their Chef Specials include: Lilikoi Butter with Parmesan Cheese, Li Hing Mui with Lemon Butter and plain Honey Butter. These tasty cobs are a great snack and pack so much flavor. Who doesn't love roasted corn already and with these savory toppings, how could you go wrong with Na 'Ono!?

208/365 I finally got to try their roasted corn at the last…read moreETS and it was mighty tasty. I wanted to get the lilikoi butter with garlic herb seasoning but they ran out of the lilikoi butter so I went with the lemon butter instead. Its $4 for a med ear of corn. The lemon butter was good but not as "lemony" as I wanted or thought it'd be. They also had a honey butter and lihing mui butter that I want to try next time. There was also shoyu butter and I think a wasabi one. Overall, delicious roasted corn that tasted fresh and crunchy.

My favorite Furikake Ahi (yellowfin tuna) Had lunch all the…read moreway at Waimanalo. I have not been here at Ono Steaks an Shrimp for a long time! So happy I was able to drive over today after work.

Wife and I happened on this place for a late lunch one day…read more It is counter service and the girl behind the counter was friendly and efficient. Answering our menu questions thoughtfully. The garlic shrimp and the coconut shrimp were good, but not stand-out - nothing special. It is in an older but clean building. The restrooms are in a separate building behind the restaurant and they too were old but clean.

Kalapawai Waimanalo is by far the best location ever PERIOD ‼…read moreI just can't say enough about the staff. I love the vibe it's so down to earth so cruise. I just love that It's right there in the heart of Waimanalo and I just love the staff. Did I say I love the staff⁉ they hook me up all the time with my fav au jus (they no lol) seriously get yo okolé down here I promise promise you you won't be disappointed. I love you guys. Thank you so much.

Solidly good food w quality ingredients. Friendly folks…read moreworking. Cool things to purchase. This is another go-to when I dont feel like cooking. I've had breakfast sandwiches and an italian sandwich for dinner. Definitely looking forward to the summer burger - just wish it was year-round. Anyway... you'll find what you're looking for here.

Okay-- BEST POKE ON THE TRIP AWARD goes to... this spot…read more We've had Ono before, on a prev. trip. Great. But then we fell hard for Off-the-Hook. This trip... Ono Seafood won the battle. This poke was SO FRESH, I could taste the knife, the boat, the water, the morning sun... all in good ways. It was divine. The catch? Maybe their DRY RUB... I have spicy habits, and tend to get poke lathered in spicy sauce. This poke had no sauce, just a dry salt / pepper rub - and the dryness of the fish, helped me TRULY taste the TEXTURE, freshness, and the QUALITY of the fish. Blown away. The owner (or manager) came out to check on us, and thank us for coming out. Told us the fish had been REALLY good lately, out there on the water. We could taste it. Love the tempura flakes they add on top. Can't wait to go back!

This place is hidden in the Kalama Valley shopping center, at the 4 way stop. Not much in there but…read morewow, there's Ono seafood. They have fresh ahi and tako poke which you can get by the pound or as bowls. The regular is $16 and the large is $18 and you can have a choice of two kinds of poke. I got the Hawaiian style tako poke with limu and chili pepper and it's yum! Might say tho, it's a little heavy on the Hawaiian salt. It also has a bit of a kick from the chili pepper. It's served plain but you can add on things like furikake, ginger for 75 cents or avocado slices for $1.50. Also you can get it with white or brown rice. Not all places has tako poke as part of the regular menu so if you like tako and you're in Hawaii Kai or coming in from Sandy's or Waimanalo side, stop here for your fix.

Housed in a former gas station, it would be easy to drive right on by without a second thought, as…read morenothing from the outside hints at the culinary treasures within. Despite the fact that it's a considerably trek for city-dwellers, factoring either traffic or bus schedules into the equation, or both if you're particularly unlucky, it's a journey always worth taking. Hit Hanauma Bay along the way and make it a day trip; the only way to top those dazzling sights is to follow them with a stellar meal. Boasting a menu composed of locally-sourced produce and entirely vegan options, you'll want to take a number of friends for the best experience. Heck, get out there and make some new friends! Join one of the long communal picnic tables out back and introduce yourself; there are no friendlier folks on earth than those living in paradise, as far as I've seen. That said, if there was only one dish to order, it would have to be the Oh WOW Laulau. Wow, indeed! No where else on earth have I found vegan laulau, let alone such a stellar rendition. Traditionally consisting of fatty pork and/or fish steamed in taro leaves, this version eschews the meat in favor of hearty root vegetables, adding creamy coconut into the mix for richness. Not to be overlooked is the Tofu Poke provided on the side, claiming to be spicy but really bearing just enough warmth to taste perfectly balanced. This was easily my personal favorite from the small sampling of dishes provided, but it's a close call when all the options are so good. Another front runner is the BBQ Portobello Sandwich. Mushrooms marinated in a bright, smoky barbecue sauce practically sing between two whole wheat buns. Coconut slaw tops off the assemblage with just the right amount of subtle sweetness to contrast the deeply savory flavors within. Simpler but no less spectacular dishes include the Roasted Veg Platter and Roasted Veg Avocado Sandwich. The way that the vegetables are treated with respect, from the moment they're harvested from nearby farms to the care taken when they reach the kitchen is evident with every bite. Cooked with care and proffered generously with each serving, even the basics make the trek out here worthwhile. I'm still trying to recreate that impossibly umami gravy offered on the side. It's one of those things that are so astoundingly, inconceivably delicious, it's impossible to deconstruct. Each entree promises an ideal amount of food; satisfying diners without over-stuffing them. That said, you'll still want to make room for dessert, especially when you see the towering bowls full of Outta This Swirled Soft Serve. Cool, naturally sweet spirals of banana-based soft serve are dressed to the nines with cacao sauce that hardens much like magic shell, granola and coconut flakes tumbling down the mountainous terrain, and fresh fruits that vary based on local availability- Expect papaya always to be in ample supply, based on the thriving papaya trees on premise. Each order is abundant enough to be a considered a full meal in and of itself.

We stopped here to get a smoothie to enjoy while traveling through and we are glad we did. First…read moreoff, the ambiance of this place? Very relaxing, welcoming, and cozy. The lady working at the front counter gave us a rundown of the menu and was very kind. My choice was the Cupid's Dream smoothie, which consisted of strawberries, oat milk, chocolate, maple, and dates. Who knew healthy could taste this good ? The smoothie was sooo fresh, and flavors blended together flawlessly. Dare I say, this was one of the best smoothies I have had to date? Highly recommend stopping in so you can experience the deliciousness that Ai Love Nalo has to offer!

Was our first time here, service was good and food was delicious we had the- Loco moco which comes…read morewith two eggs, pork fried rice, braised short rib, kalua pork, portuguese sausage, shiitake mushroom gravy and the Seafood omelette which had lobster, shrimp & crab, spinach, fresh herbs, lemon hollandaise, jack cheese, herb aioli, mixed green salad and the view of the beach was beautiful

From the owner: Hula Girl Foods has been manufacturing 100% pure and natural sugar cane products for over…read moretwenty-five years. Organically-grown fresh cut sugar cane stalks are placed in cutting equipment to slice the sweet core into sticks. The sugar cane sticks are then sized, cut into lengths, vacuum sealed in plastic pouches, and heat sterilized. Whether you are looking to dress up a Mai Tai at the tiki bar, add something sweet to your coffee, or even skewer some shrimp for the barbeque, Hula Girl Foods has just what you need to make it special.