we saw the store sign as we drove by and decided to try it out…read more Found good prices for 1/2 pound Ono fish and a 1/2 pound ahi tuna fish; so far, the Ono fish was delicious. Good quality potatoes, fresh broccoli. Customer service: very good. Parking: easy Tip: take the scenic drive south from Kailua-Kona to Captain Cook area.

I phoned in a special order for a Yellow-fin Ahi block from the fish cutter himself. He reassured…read moreme that he would have it ready for me to pickup later in the day and that it would be readily retrievable by any of the available staff. He emphatically declared that it was not unusual for him to take an order over the phone. I should have realized that it was probably not going to happen when I had to give him my name before ending the call. In retrospect, I should have called him later in the day to see if it was done but it was the first time dealing with him so I was giving him the benefit of my doubts. Guess what? After making a special trip to the store, there was no order to be found anywhere. That was my protein for the next three days and what they had in the counter was not that appetizing and were much larger cuts of fish cuts and no guarantees that they were, in fact, yellow-fin tuna. He guaranteed that he was going to cut a specific weight for me of yellow-fin tuna caught fresh the previous day. I spent at least ten minutes on the phone with him having a very friendly conversation that sounded genuine. The staff offered no apologies or compensation of any sort for my ordeal almost insinuating that I was fabricating the whole situation.

Wow, what a great market. They have everything you need. In addition to warm food too. I also…read moregot gifts for my fiends backhome. All the employees were so ice and helpful. The place was very neat and clean. It is a must stop in and shop.

I stopped by Foodland for a quick lunch while staying at the Fairmount nearby and got the poke…read moreafter hearing good things. I opted for the premium fresh ahi tuna Hawaiian style which is $20 for a pick 2 poke bowl. I ended up choosing that and the spicy salmon. Loved the flavor of the spicy salmon which tasted like a gochujang seasoning. I'm not a huge fan of mayo in poke so this was great for something spicy without the creaminess of mayo. Ahi was great as well, the Hawaiian flavor is on the lighter side but it did taste very fresh. It's on the pricer side for supermarket sushi but it's definitely better than what I usually see in the states.

KTA Express, you're a lifesaver!…read more I came to the KTA Express store twice in recent weeks, and this store/supermarket totally saved me from having to drive back in town (Kailua-Kona) to buy something I sorely needed. I was working at a local bank next door doing some lock work when I realized I needed a few 9-volt batteries to fix something. Being that I was traveling, and did not have access to all my normal gear, I asked the bank people where was the nearest store? Originally I was worried that I might have to drive all the way back to Kailua-Kona to get what I needed, but luckily KTA had a store in Kealakekua. Walked over to the KTA store, as it was just a hop, skip, & jump away from the local bank (where I was working). Got what I needed, and time & resources were saved that day! Last week Thursday I found myself back in Kealakekua working at a credit union this time. No, I didn't need anything in particular for the credit union this time, but after finishing the job at the credit union, the KTA store was very convenient for me to get some drinks & some grub. Apparently the KTA Express has a vendor - L&L Drive-In that does pre-made - ready to eat bentos. Some of the items looked pretty good, so I decided to give it a shot & picked up a mini BBQ Chicken & Noodle Bento. The mini bento was pretty tasty, and best part of it all is that I didn't have to go far to get my lunch grub. KTA Express in Kealakekua, you're a lifesaver! Lol!

DAY 5 of Vacation - This local market was located down the street from a restaurant we just dined…read moreat. We needed more hygiene products and travel items. Parking: They have a small parking lot. Very easy to find. Free parking. This was a large market. It had everything a grocery store provided, but products were a bit more expensive than usual. I walked around and noticed there were fresh fruits in their grocery section. They also had fun snacks in the freezer section. We found everything we needed to restock for the rest of our trip.

If I could give zero respect , I would. The woman at the register is consistently rude. She never…read moresays a word, doesn't acknowledge us, just rings things up like we're a bother. Happens every time. Super uncomfortable vibe. Then again it's kind of the only place close for a lot of people.

We had an interesting experience…read more For one. No public bathrooms. They have port a potties out front that all say our of order. The checkout process is slow. It was our turn to check out and the cashier left and went outside to talk to someone in the parking lot. Super weird. Upon returning she scanned our items and dropped our soda bottle on the floor near her feet, on her side of the register. She didn't lean down to pick it up. Just left it there. So after paying we went and grabbed another soda out of the cooler.

We walked in at lunchtime on Wednesday and the lady behind the counter said they wouldn't have rice…read morefor another 20 minutes due to a misunderstanding. We wanted to get poke bowls, but opted to just get poke and make our own poke bowls at home. She said they were able to make poke nachos so we got an order of the nachos. The fish were of good quality and it was fresh. It was interesting that the spicy poke had tomatoes in it. Never had tomatoes in spicy poke before!! It was different. The ogo was alright. Kinda plain with ogo and sliced round onions. They could've added more onions. The shoyu poke and the other one, I forget the name, was good. It's a cute place, it was clean. I hope they will have a lot of business moving forward. There are a few parking stalls In the front.

Cute poke place with solid fish and sides. My hubby and I…read morecame here for lunch! Parking is small but wasn't too crowded when we came. I got the ahi poke with kimchi on the side ($13.99). My hubby got the two poke bowl ($18). The ahi was solid, slightly bland but it was fresh. Rice was a bit on the mushy side but furikake was flavorful. Tried my hubbies Mac salad was pretty mayo forward but better than broke the mouth. Overall solid poke place looking down at the ocean.

This store has a really good selection of groceries, from basics to local produce and bakery items,…read moresuch as mochi treats and many health food type selections. The fish and poke counter is excellent. Prices seem to be similar to other grocery stores in the area.

Stopped to grab a bite after diving. Unfortunately deli was closed but we still got sandwiches and…read morefruit and drinks. Convenient location with easy in and out from Alii Drive.

I appreciate that this Safeway location offers public restrooms. A lot of places don't anymore, and…read morehaving that option is genuinely helpful. The bathrooms themselves aren't particularly clean, but they're functional, and I'm grateful they're available. That said, every stall door currently has a sign that says "Aloha, locks are broke, please knock." Unfortunately, that system does not work. I am a female and just had a man walk in on me while I was actively using the restroom. That's uncomfortable and avoidable. A printed sign is not a substitute for functioning locks. For a major grocery store, this should be addressed promptly. Basic privacy in a restroom is not optional. Still shop here, but please fix the locks. I did try calling to speak with someone but the phone was never answered.

This was a nice clean stop for supplies near our stay. Nice…read moreand easy parking and i have a rewards card, so i saved a little.

KTA had everything I needed My husband can only have liquid…read moreto eat They have many varieties of broth Single serving soups there variety of miso soups are amazing single serving Cubes just add water Protein drinks have many varieties And on sale . I am very thankful as he's able to eat soft food they have many choices . The manager and staff always kind and helpful. They carry items that no one eles carries . All employees greet you and make you feel comfortable. Thank you

Ambiance: If you are shopping at Walmart on Henry Street and…read moredon't find Asian items, must come to this market. Very close to Safeway also. Lots of parking in shopping area. Very clean. Customer service was very helpful in finding some Asian items like fish sauce.

Great place to shop when you need some groceries on vacation. Very large store with great…read moresouvenirs and items. I found some whole coffee beans for $11. Lots of parking and there was even a lady singing cover songs.

Today I stopped in to pick up a handful of items. I will usually check the app to make sure the…read moreitem is in stock before going and today was no different (~ 3:30 p.m. on a Wednesday). According to the app, the items I wanted were in stock but in fact, they did not have the items in stock. In fact, one of the items, men's body wash was almost completely barren. The shelves looked empty as if they were moving the products to another area. This is not only frustrating but also a big waste of my time. In the past, I've had employees tell me that the app doesn't reflect their stock. Perhaps this is just a drawback of the app but perhaps they should indicate with a note stating the store may not have the item in question.

After hiking at the national park and getting back really late due to several storms, this was the…read moreonly place open on the village for last minute shopping and to get some food. There's an ABC store here, a pricey market and a deli. We got some burgers that were just ok with overcooked fries and some groceries for our suite because we were cooking breakfast at the hotel. They have a decent selection here.

Very sincere review: if possible, go to another market store over this one, even if it is a little…read morebit of a longer drive. I am very disappointed with my family's experience here. We were only $20 short of reaching the $300 spending requirement for the free gifts, which should speak to how frequently we visited and how much money we spent at this store. Despite being repeat customers, every visit was met with the same poor customer service. All of the cashiers who helped us were rude, curt, and could not even acknowledge the smallest greetings. The customer service was so unpleasant that it was not worth the experience. The food is not amazing, the prices are not great, and the only thing this place has is convenience--nothing more to offer. In one instance, I got a burger and a black milk tea with boba. I specifically told the cashier that I wanted boba, but she did not ring it up. When I inquired about the missing boba, a young employee addressed the matter with the cashier. They talked, and I said that if it cost more, I could pay for it. She rang up the boba with zero acknowledgment of her mistake. Nothing came out of her mouth. Complete silence. In another instance, I asked a cashier what the gifts were if we reached $300 in purchases. She did not say a word. She simply reached for a card with images of the gifts and placed it on the opposite side of where I was standing. She said nothing. I asked if those were the gifts, and she said yes. She then pulled out her phone while I looked at the card, and I simply said, "Okay, thank you." These are just a few examples of the many disturbing encounters we had with all of the cashiers. While on vacation in a tourist area, this is not the type of conduct or customer service one expects to experience. It was disturbing, and we dreaded going there despite the convenience.