I went to North Star today 5/19 at around 2:40 pm because I wanted some fresh Chicharron and I…read moreheard that they sell that. This place is next to PT Hawaii and there was plenty of parking. I went in and stood in line. There were a few people ahead of me so it wasn't too busy. There were 2 women working- one was doing the food and the other was the cashier. As I was standing in line I noticed there were flies in the hot food- however, the chicharron was in its own case that was enclosed and I made sure no flies were in there. When it was my turn the woman who was doing the food didn't even want to acknowledge me. I had to tell the cashier that I wanted one lb of chicharron, then she literally told the food lady right next to her what I wanted. I paid almost $20.00 for one lb of chicharron but the worst part is that food woman didn't even cut it up for me! I literally came home with a slab that I have to cut up myself, all good though. I had to inspect the pork throughly anyways to make sure there were no fly eggs. I absolutely don't recommend this place. Bad service and flies in the hot food area.

Best chicharrons! My absolute fave! Ladies are so friendly too! Lots of various vegetables and…read moreauthentic Filipino foods.

Friendly and helpful workers. They have good prices and selection. I drive in from Pearl City…read morejust to pick up items.

Amazing customer service staff is very nice, meat quality on point! They have great deals…read more Definitely recommend

There's a store along Kekaulike St that's hidden by large deliver vans and trucks, and this store…read moreis literally filled with every fish and seafood imaginable from catfish to tilapia to milkfish to mud fish to many, many more! The store is called Santos Mart! I used frequent this store quite often when it was called something else that I can't remember at the moment, but the sign is still there. ____ Seafood Inc. I feel it was just Kekaulike Seafood Inc, or Chinatown Seafood Inc. Back then, there used to be another wet market of sorts that used to sell a lot of fresh and frozen seafood, but that's been boarded up, used as a filming location for Hawaii Five-O, and now it's going to be torn down for, hopefully, a future rail station. Also, the "glass house" where New Hong Kong Supermarket and Kim An 2 is located used to be a much bigger place with numerous seafood stalls. Homeless took over that sidewalk, but they're gone now and it's pretty safe to venture down. Now all that's left is Santos Mart, and it's all alone. If you look at Santos Mart, it appears to be a small store, but that's not the case at all. It goes deeeeeep inside. There are several, huge, long freezers all jam-packed with frozen fish, seafood, and other meats. If any fish pops into your head, or you watched a video about fish dishes in Southeast Asia, you will probably fish it here. The store is clean and organized, and the prices are clearly marked. Tilapia is the main fish they sell of varying sizes. Even frozen, all their fish look nice, good quality, and very well packaged. You won't find any with freezer burns. In addition to seafood, Santos Mart also sells many convenient dried noodles, sauces and other condiments usually used in southeast Asian cooking. Overall, Santos Mart is a great little store that's not little at all. Even though it's a little off in the distance by it's lonesome, it's worth the trip if you're in need of frozen fish and other seafood. You'll find so many varieties of fish, that you can spend the better part of your morning here. Here's a secret, all the stalls that sell fish that you believe to be fresh are all previously frozen! If the fish ain't in a tank, it's not fresh.

My go to for frozen seafood and Asian goods. Lots of the fish and seafood I grew up on we can't get…read morefresh only because they're not found in Hawaii. Low and behold Santos is the place to go! My Dad loves this place where he can find his beloved tilapia, shrimp and pampano along with Dalag, Bangus, Bukto. (The fish that brings him closer to his hometown the Philippines). The Frozen seafood are imported from South East Asia but just because they're frozen doesnt't mean the quality isn't great. Once defrosted you can see they were freshly frozen. The Quality is spot on. When friends and family are in town from the neighbor island, this is the spot they always ask for. They always go home loaded with extra coolers of seafood to bring back home! Prices are affordable even if the prices have gone up a bit but their items are still top quality .

Absolutely delicious! Arlene's is one of those hidden gems that deserves more recognition…read more Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and made with care. The garlic shrimp was perfectly cooked with an amazing buttery garlic sauce, the crispy fried chicken was juicy with a satisfying crunch, and the BBQ pork was tender and packed with flavor. The vegetables were cooked just right, and the rice was fluffy and plentiful. The portions were generous, prices were very reasonable, and the service was friendly and welcoming. You can tell they take pride in every meal they serve. If you're looking for authentic, homemade Asian comfort food on Oʻahu, Arlene's is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for good food and warm Filipino hospitality, Arlene's Mini Market and Kitchen is…read moredefinitely worth a visit. The food was delicious, flavorful, and tasted just like a home-cooked meal. Ang sarap! Arlene was so friendly and welcoming. Salamat Arlene.

Great experience upon entering the store, the cashier was very friendly and helpful when I asked…read morequestions about items I didn't see out anymore, even the guy and lady that was in the back was helpful. I was able to get my corn beef. All The food i got was delicious and tasty and I will definitely come back again.

Too expensive. Items bought should be itemized on receipt. A weight of 3 cooked bananas for $9 is…read moreridiculous. Rip-off! Definitely overcharged on food that we can't see exactly how much the weight of the hot food is defined with the overcharged priced.

Don't let the hustle and bustle of the Pearl City Walmart area scare you away from this fantastic…read morepoke shop, it has an incredible variety of local favorites that will make you feel like you did when you were just a child. The Pearl City location has tons of Musubi, poke, and snack options available for you to eat. Although seating is limited, all the items you can purchase there are easy to take with you and sitting comfortably in the car we were able to enjoy our lunch poke bowls. But let's be real, most of us would love to just pick up some poke bowls and head straight to the beach right? The service was friendly and helpful and they even have signage that helps show you how to navigate your poke and rice options. The poke cuts were smaller than what I was used to but didn't detract from the flavor, in fact, it probably make the flavor better in that it helped with the mixing and you got a more balanced bite. I'm usually not an ocean salad kind of person either but they've changed my mind with their great flavors, don't be afraid to try that either. With all that deliciousness acquired, don't forget to find a great canned juice of your choosing to wash it all down. While the price isn't the cheapest poke that you can buy, it was definitely delicious and made with care that I truly appreciated and served out of a shop that makes you feel nostalgia. I will definitely be stopping by again when I'm in the area to see what other kinds of poke they've created.

They charge 3% fee even with a debit card…read more They were quite taken/surprised when asking to put the hot rice separate than the fish- we were going to take out the poke bowls. Therefore, we did not want to have the hot rice cook the fish. Understandable that they will charge extra for the containers of 0.25 .... I'm sure others have done this in the past. Casual place with 3 small tables to hold 2 people comfortably. With 3 chairs The fish is fresh and tasty - a few flavors to choose from. Patels is sooo good n tasty (they have mild and spicy) I think the cashier is new- I got the wrong order (I wanted tako - but got ahi). We chose to eat in, but she packed to go. She wasn't quite sure what a quarter pound was.- we wanted two different poke and order a quarter each Maybe we confused her because we ordered some to go ( kids food) and ours to stay.

Not sure we hit this location but assume They are all the…read moresame. I got the ahi with truffle. Tasted good but candidly when I go to a poke place I want to taste fresh fish not just seasoning. Prob more like a 3.5 stars but will go someplace else for what poke is to truly taste like.

Located in Pearl city near Kozo sushi, similar concept from all the other locations, they sell…read morefresh poke, home made musubis which is yummy, hot plate lunches, and some pickled goods. I love the musubis. Got the won ton chips today that didn't taste good at all. Dont eat poke but their poke looks yummy! Service at this location is slow and not great. There is a few tables to have your meal.

Great place to buy boxes of Tambor açaí for better price. Nice staff as well. Only one con: they…read moreclose too early at 2:30pm.

Great quality food. Love this little spot. The poke is great quality and delicious!! There are a…read morelot of menu options for the whole family too!