Who knew the deli serves so many things? You know Choicemart is great for groceries. I recently…read morediscovered the many items available from their deli! There are always big fresh sandwiches stuffed with fresh ingredients. The Reuben is great! There is also a menu you can order from if you prefer a burger and fries.Then there are the plate lunch specials under the heat lamps. And what about all those baked goods for dessert?

I don't know what happened with this pie. The crust is bonded to the pan. I had a craving for a…read morecustard pie. I am very disappointed. The price goes up, but the quality goes down. If I weren't so far away, I would return it. The custard is alright, at least.

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.

Service was great! People are so friendly and welcoming. The reason for the low stars was the poke…read more We have been here more than a handful of times because we visit this island often. We arrived early after maybe 10am. That means like should be fresh, right? The gentleman serving poke was wonderful! Very kind and easy to talk to. He was very patient waiting for us to make a decision. Once, we were ready to check out, only self check-out was available. This was fine. No big deal. We also purchased fried vinegar chicken wings (which was really good). They've made portions smaller but it's ok. Still worth the money. Now, for the poke itself. It was not good. I couldn't figure out why and husband said it did not seem fresh. That's it. The texture or flavor was not what it usually is. It was ok but they have served better. I have been craving this poke for weeks too. It was so bad that I just didn't feel like stopping by another day. Maybe, next time we visit, the poke will be fresh. Keep in mind, this is one of the only grocery stores around this area so be prepared for some very high prices on water and snacks. Convenient items needed are very pricey as well. Excellent customer service will make up for all those things though. I'm sure I will be back. Oh, and I cannot forget my butter mochi. Another craving I get in Hawaii. I will wait to hit the grocery stores for this and it never disappoints.

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.

This was by far the BEST poke place I have ever been to in my entire life isn't an…read moreover-exaggeration. We spotted this place while heading south to go to the southern Kona. We were hungry for late lunch so without further a do, we made an immediate u turn to go back to it. Very clean and inviting dining area. A little merchandise section to the north end of the space. And to the west end?? You guessed it. The ocean! The view is simply stunning on a beautiful sunny mid afternoon. The young lady was pleasant to us. She answered all of our questions. Once she had everything she needed to make our plate fully loaded. She immediately concocted it in one of the largest containers (we ordered one to split it). We also asked for a side mashed purple sweet potato. The final product was a beautifully decorated plate of poke lunch with the dark purple sweet potato. Very appetizing looking indeed. We went with the California Dreaming and Shoyu as our poke choices. The kimchi and the ocean salad to accompany the pokes. Could it be better than this? The food (I mean everything) was delightful. We didn't say much to each other where we kept eating until there was nothing left on our plate. You know the moment where you are completely mute because what you are eating is so delicious? We had that moment at Reel Aloha Poke and Fish Co today. It was a nice way to conclude our 5-6 day Big Island trip. ***Quick note: This place doesn't have restrooms; this is the only bummer thing about this place***

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.

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.

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.

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.

Well stocked shelves, organized ails and friendly customer service. I will most certainly return,…read moregreat shopping experience

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

Wanted to make sure we stopped here before we headed back to the airport…read more Usually we shop at the Hilo KTA if we are visiting but even there many of our food favorites from 40 yeas ago are no more. Looked for Franks Foods pupu rockets, lavosh and Kogen, even Atebara Chips but none to be found. I did see Maebo chips and Amano fish cake that are sold in Oahu. Ahhh those years of camping down the beach, Bird Park, Liliuokalani Park are just memories. Even three of our group back then have passed on. I'm glad we lived in Hilo for 6 years after we got married. Those really were the good ol' days.

Stopped at this Walmart for some essentials like sunscreen and bug spray. It's located about 20…read moreminutes from Kona airport, which makes it a super convenient first stop after landing. It's also a great place to stock up on snacks and drinks for the trip, plus souvenirs and Hawaiian treats to bring back home.

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.

If you are staying in the Waikoloa area, this will be your go-to market. We came here everyday, and…read moresometimes multiple times a day. They have everything here, including hot foods, deli sandwiches, musubis, baked goods, malasadas, fresh sashimi and poke bowls. They also have supermarket items like fresh fruit and vegetables, drinks, dairy, chips, bagels, etc. There's also a wine and beer section, t-shirts, Hawaiian shirts, and other knick knacks. And everything is good to very good quality. The food is really good, and there's some outdoor seating right outside the market. We came here for breakfast and dinner, and it's nice because everyone can choose what they like since there's such a variety of items. Some of the items we've tried: + Kalua pork breakfast burrito (5/5) - meat was smokey and juicy. Burrito grilled nicely. + Spam Musubi (4/5) - very good; rice could have used a little more flavor but I'm being picky. + Poke bowl (4/5) - the poke itself was very good and fresh. Toppings were limited. + Cut fruits (4/5) - watermelon was especially good; the melons were ok. + BLT Breakfast sandwich (5/5) - was very good and came with fried potatoes. + Banana bread (3/5) - good but overall taste was sweet and not enough banana flavor. This was our go-to market during our trip. We loved coming here and the staff is so friendly.

Great gas station Spam and rice breakfast of champions…read more Weird that they don't sell gas tho ...