Stopped by for the first time today and found a small store packed to the ceiling with dry staple goods to cook all your South Asian and Mediterranean favorites. I came in for spices, but didn't end up taking any because I didn't want to have a gigantic bag of spice, which still cost about $5 plus for each and I needed a little of quite a few. I went to Down to Earth instead for those, but I think I'll come back to pick up the garam masala (whole) mix anyway. I also picked up a bag of red lentils; legumes and bean were cheaper than DTE's bulk bin. I also bought some feta and paneer (about $8 for each). I was super excited about the French feta, but opened it soon after and it's not quite as fresh tasting as I would have liked; it's vacuum packed and well within the expiration period, but it's starting to take on a little funk. I suspect it may have gotten warm at some point and is starting to deteriorate a litte. A bit off-putting, and I have a HUGE chunk. I also bought some spice mixes for basically ready made Indian entrees, but the paneer one I used was TERRIBLE. It taste like Knorr soup mix or something; too much sugar and I ended up throwing it away with three diced tomatoes I started cooking in it per the instructions. That's what I get for taking a short cut, even after my friend showed me how to make Indian food. There are also lots of jarred items (got myself some harissa and some capers), boxed, ready to eat entrees (hmmm, emergency missile or hurricane rations anyone??), which I hope are better tasting than that spice mix business. Bleh. There's also a beauty section and a lot of rice. No samosas while I was there, but they sell for $1.50 when available. Also, a nice selection of frozen meals/breads. Parking right next to the store. I'd go back, but wish they had some produce. That would really make it a one stop shop. read more

They carry so much food, from Eastern Asia, Middle East and Mediterranean food... Prices are reasonable, as considering they can't be found at other places. It's fun to shop what they have. They are very friendly and helpful about those foods to find! read more

India Market - Baklava. Yummy! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is one of those places I pass by always wanting to go but sits in the back of my mind until I pass by again thinking I should stop but I live so close another day maybe. Well, I don't live so close no mo and had to make the drive this time because i needed some ingredients we finally ran out of that I needed for a potluck dish. The parking lot is small but no problem because no cars were there. Just pulled right in. Without looking at the signs we walked around to street side to enter only to find out entrance is in the back where we parked. Lesson learned. Walking in I see it is an odd shape, like a slithering snake L shape. Then I start looking around. The samosas look like they've been there under the hot lamp for awhile but still look good. Too bad we just had lunch. Next time. We found the turmeric quickly, and the cardamon great for teas. Asked the girl for some assistance which she gladly gave. Awright service seems on point. Couldn't turn down the baklava since haven't had it for years. Notice lots of items from Australia. Picked up chocolate bar with strawberry yogurt, something I use to get from Trader Joe's. Wow impressed. We had to tell ourselves to stop before we went overboard. i still couldn't stop looking at the different types of rice, beans, jams and jellies, many things we don't see in our regular shopping markets. And the prices were actually more than fair. We were in a bit of a hurry but I honestly believe this time it will not be long to our next visit. Well, mission accomplished. We got all the ingredients we needed and then some. More some than we needed. read more

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As a broke grad student, this is my go-to store for spices. Instead of spending 7$ for like 1 oz of coriander at safeway, I can get 6 oz for 7$ at this indian store. I've only ever encountered one spice that was actually more expensive here than at target or safeway (and I price check pretty thoroughly), and in that case (ground cardamom) the item turned out to be better quality (i.e. stronger) than I was used to, and it was only marginally more expensive anyways. They also have a lot of spices that can be hard to find elsewhere, like aleppo pepper and fenogreek. Also, I can get red lentils here which can be hard to find, and they have a great selection of teas in bulk (I love the Ahmed brand). Conclusion: even if you're a white girl with very little knowledge of indian food, this store is awesome. read more

Ok haven't been here yet, but I just know they have what I'm looking for. Black salt. Aka. Kala namuk. It's an Indian spice. Also seems they have good prices on tumeric. Can't wait to stop in for garam masala, etc. awesome find! Also I checked Whole Foods and down to earth. Both did not have the black salt. Here definitely will. One stop shop for everything Indian cooking! Don't bother looking around, just come here! read more

Found this giant Masala spice container there when my other half was trying to make Homemade Chicken Tikka Masala. We checked 3 different super markets but I guess Indian spices were too outlandish to find in your regular super markets. It was $6 for this giant costco sized container. And some DVD's of Aamir Khan. read more

India Market - That place is a gold mind for movies! - Music & DVDs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Perfect stop if you're looking for Indian, Mediterranean and even Bulgarian ingredients. The store has a comprehensive selection and is neatly organized to find just what you need for that curry dish you've been craving. The only prepared food available is the veggie samusas which is well worth the trip. Stuck in traffic and need a drink? Stop by for a can of coconut juice. Why bother dropping $5 on bubble tea down the street when you can keep the change for parking later. read more

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I was really unsure when I parked my car in the tiny parking lot. This was due to being conflicted because I really wanted to like this place because I love Indian food & bollywood films: but thought I would be disappointed because of other yelp reviews saying space is tight and dusty inside. I am so glad my gut instinct was right. Yes space inside is limited but not super tight that can't move around in. The place didn't feel dirty to me. There was more room towards the Beretania side of the place to space out everything but sat filled with boxes. Hopefully the owner will consider spreading out the merchandise. There is a TV inside that the owner's son uses. Man good thing the owner wasn't playing one of her many bollywood films. I would never have left. I don't have any experience preparing Indian cuisine but knowing there is a place to buy the ingredients (sans meat) I will definitely be back. Once I find receipes. read more

I was staying in Maui and could not find any halal food here so took a shot at calling India Market to see if they can help. The Owner (Mr Khan) was gracious enough to write down list of what I wanted and sent to to Maui in 2 hours !! He even sent frozen halal hotdogs and burgers which were kept in cold temperature by Hawaiian airlines. If you want service look no further ! Great people products and service all around !! read more

Nice market with lots of Indian goods. I was surprised by how much different product they carried. Of course I ended up buying more than I intended, there was just so many things to choose from. The prices are a little high, but considering how difficult it normally is to get these types of items, it makes sense. read more

This is a little mom and pop grocery store that specializes in Indian, Persian, Mediterranean ingredients. Great exotic ingredients and super friendly staff. They always have a fresh batch of Samosas at the front check counter and I always make an excuse to be in the neighborhood for those. read more

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Many good choices and has lots of canned goods. The parking lot only has a few spots but you will have no trouble parking.

Parking is very inadequate. Good variety, but didn't get much help and I wasn't able to find one spice I was looking for.

Small store with a lot of inventory! I have always been able to find what I need. They have also taken orders to bring in what I was looking for. Excellent customer service! read more

I love the shop they have many of the things that I loved in childhood like good marmalade and chocolate Very clean and safe feeling.

This place is great for Indian items. I came to buy some indigo powder. But all they had was henna and some other henna mixes. I might be back to buy some spices in the future. read more

Being the one Indian market, it's not like there's a ton of other choices, but they do have pretty much the full selections of spices and legumes that you might need. Get a samosa while you're there, because why not? The sauces are not the typical once's and is closer to the Filipino sweet lumpia sauce read more

Drove by for years and never stopped but with the recent closure of some other ethnic grocers (i.e. the Russian one) this place picked up the slack and started (or maybe always did) carrying some of the staples from those other cultures such as Russian sunflower seed and buckwheat, Yugoslavian spreads, and greek dolmas. On top of that since I have been stopping by been picking up some excellent Indian staples as well and I love how they usually have fresh samosas on hand as well and a friendly staff. My only gripe is their brand selection. They seem to switch up brands on happenstance for Eastern European staples and many times they switch out for what I find is generally considered the inferior brands by those that consume them. Feedback is given and they don't seem to take it to heart but equally maybe that is just anecdotal as I don't know what other people are telling them. Still it bums me out occasionally as, for example, their current brand of dolma's are inedible as is their current brand of Russian sunflower seeds to the point even the Russians I know that used to go there and buy won't anymore. read more

I have enjoyed having this market to shop from over the years, with products from Asia and the Middle East. However, I went in today to return besan (chick pea) flour and 2 cans of mango pulp that I bought 3 weeks ago. They said absolutely NO RETURNS. I understood not taking the mango pulp back, considering their policy. But even though I had a receipt and mentioned that the flour was bad, instead of being enjoyable like our gravy usually is, it was completely bitter. We let them know they can just smell the flour and they'll see that it's bad. We mentioned that it's one thing not being allowed to return a product, and it's another thing being sold a product that has gone bad and not standing up for the quality of your products. We have bought besan flour there before that was totally good, but this time around, It was not good. There was no clear expiration date either, so maybe it was expired when they sold it to me? No matter how you look at it, I came there to buy chickpea flour that's good, when discovering that it's bad and bringing it back with my receipt, they should have stood up for the quality of the food they sell. read more

~India Market is my one stop shop to purchase my henna cones! ~Parking is easy and a little tight, but I always manage to find parking there. ~I havent bought anything much other than henna from here, but they have a refrigerated grocery section and also packaged foods from India. I just really love the vibe inside of the store. The workers are always friendly and I have had no problems :) read more

I love this market and I love their fresh hot samosas ... those are so delicious. I've yet to go to India Market and not find an ingredient I was looking for. They have everything you will ever need for Indian cooking, I'm pretty sure. I don't generally buy spices here because I can get most of the ones I need cheaper at Kokua Market (and in the exact amount I need ... that's what I really like about buying spices and rice and dried beans and stuff like that at K.M.), but there are some Indian spices or herbs that Kokua Market doesn't stock and probably never will like kasoori methi and those gigantic black cardamoms, to mention just a couple of things I needed recently. This is one of my favorite grocery stores ever. I wish I lived next door to it. read more

I love this place. It makes me feel like I'm somewhere else. They have such an amazing selection of groceries that you can't find anywhere else on island! Everything from spices to cheese to candy that I can usually only get in Fiji or New Zealand (anchor butter!!). They have fresh food sometimes too - samosas and the like. You will find something you're looking for and probably a few things you didn't know you needed! read more

Went here because a friend told me that had a decent selection of Australian biscuits. But boy when I walked in .. it was like waking into a treasure trove of Indian spices, snacks, meats and best of all Australian cookies! I had so fun looking around. read more

India Market - Music & DVDs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Called and was promptly answered had all I needed like Isphagol Husk Mango Kasundi the most amazing Samosa that I have ever had in Hawaii. And the prices were the same as on mainland I was given personal service and was thrilled only thing I would like to suggest is that the Chutney with the Samosa should be the more traditional one that is green mint and coriander read more

India Market - Music & DVDs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is so amazing!!!!! All the ingredients and spices you need to make your perfect Indian meals!!!! I prefer Indian curry over Japanese curry any day! The Samosa were delicious and so affordable I had to buy the whole 6pk. Cause they were freshly made and I live all the way on the west side so yeah gotta make the trip worth while. Once I got in the store there were at least 7 more customers rolling in all at once the lady was so patient and calm with all the customers coming at once. Honestly the sweetest lady I've ever met. I initially came here for some gram flour or Besin and ended up buying a whole bunch of turmeric powder saffron chili powder curry powder just a bunch of powder!!!!!! Lol I love this place definitely will go back till the day I die! read more

We were making chicken masala but needed garam masala. When we went to India market, I was surprised to see so many interesting products. I think everything you need, you will find. The people were very helpful. The store is full but organized and clean. read more

Awesome little gem. I work right around the corner and for the past few weeks I have been randomly stopping in. I finally got the chance to buy some fresh samosas. Delicious! I absolutely love anything and everything Indian. They have more than just Indian items here in the shop as well. You can find Turkish Delights and many more things. Great little shop with a very friendly and helpful woman. :) read more

I just checked this place out to browse. Im originally from an area close to Jackson heights, Queens which is known for its Indian food and markets. I cook Indian food at home too. Happy to find this place. The little store is packed to the brim of stuff I use and need. Flours, rices, spices, ready to eat and kits to make Indian cuisine. I liked their selection of chutneys too. The have a small section of cooking ware, vide, music, and fashion. Definitely need to come back and stock up. I need some more biryani and dosas in my life. Start throwing some Indians in the dinner rotation! read more

For the same reason as Lori I, I was brought in to this store on my search for Garam Masala. Just so you know, it's pretty much impossible to find it at any other market. I've tried! Not only does India Market have Garam Masala, but they have at least 4 different kinds, along with a plethora of other spices. There is also an extensive selection of pre-mixed spice packets and seasonings to make any of your favorite Indian dishes at home, along with tons of specialty canned goods, dry goods and snacks. I spotted a customer getting some fresh samosas, I didn't get to try any but next time I know where to stop for any of my Indian cuisine needs! read more

The best place in town for Indian spices and more. Prices are very reasonable and selection vast. If you come at the right time, they have hot samosas for a quick snack that are very good. read more

India Market - Samosas - Music & DVDs Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is a Godsend in Hawaii, a state truly lacking the usual support Indians get in the form of food/supplies on the mainland. Without it, I don't think I could survive. Seriously. I hope to God this place never shuts down. Things I regularly pick up here: achar (spicy pickled mango - think of it as the Indian kimchee), high quality Basmati rice, Shan brand masalas, basic spices at bargain prices for quantity compared to your supermarket and often of much higher quality, frozen naan, halal meat (two freezer chests full in the back), dried tamarind for making tamarind chutney, and prepared bottled chutneys. They also have a small section of clothes and all the latest Bollywood movies and soundtracks for those looking for total immersion. The lady who works at the front desk is super nice and remembers me and my husband every time we go. We usually grab a couple of samosas on the way out. The one thing I wish they and was a more sizable fresh produce section with items typically used in Indian cooking, but MOST of this stuff can be picked up at Asian markets or regular grocery stores. They take credit cards and have a small parking lot with about 4-5 spots on Isenberg street. read more

Small store chock loaded with everything you will need to cook Indian cuisine. EVERYTHING! Store owner/cashier gives great advice on products. You can buy different size of tiffins, dishes and idli pans for a very reasonable price. The channa and rava idli, dosa mixes, etc. must turn over daily because every time I go, they have new and fresh inventory. Spices, oils, lentils, flours, rices, pickles, and they even carry a small assortment of clothes. There is even a refrigerated case filled with all sorts of prepared dishes, curries, paneer, roti, etc. and many are complete meals. They are moderate in prices, reasonable for the freshness of the product. Some things are outrageously priced but then again, you can get them no where else. They also carry different brands of the same product type with different prices which I appreciate. The little parking lot has ALWAYS had at least one stall free every time I've gone and people don't really linger. They know pretty much what they're going in for and there really isn't much room inside to loiter. Shelf after shelf of the finest products straight from India. At the counter, you'll even find a gram of saffron priced at $8.00, enough for one fine Indian biriyani dish. Do try their ready made samosas they sell hot. You can order ahead if you want more than just a few. They are so well seasoned, not too spicy and great as either an appetizer or part of an exotic meal. When I make them, I use regular mandoo pi so the homemade wrap seems a bit thick for me. I'd rather taste the filling but mine aren't as authentically made as these. This is my new favorite place to visit. I have a hard time not visiting every week. If you love to cook Indian, you really must visit this quaint, funny, wonderful store! read more

Great selection of spices, authentic foods, and cookware. I made the most delicious Korma dish with their advice. I highly recommend stopping in. read more

Good place in Waikiki for Indian stuff. We are from Seattle and got what we wanted from a very well stocked store

This is a great little market that stocks just about every non-perishable Indian food item you could want, along with some herbs, as well as some clothing and jewelry. I like coming here to get things like curry leaves and tamarind paste that are hard to find elsewhere on the island, and I usually end up buying a few other things, too. You can get mixes for any kind of South Asian curry or sauce, or the ingredients to make them yourself. The clerks are friendly and the prices are very reasonable. If they have fresh samosas for sale, definitely get one! I haven't been to India, but I can't helping thinking this store it's a lot like what you would find there. All the groceries look like they came directly from an Indian distributor, including some non-Indian things from unexpected parts of the globe. I picked up a Nutella jar packaged for Poland/Estonia/Latvia, no joke! read more

A little piece of India right here in Honolulu!! Went there for the first time and as soon as I walked in the door was blown away by the delicious aroma of exotic spices! The girl that works there is very sweet and helpful. She was more than happy to assist me with describing what certain foods/spices were and even showed me her favorite and "must have" ingredients, spices, condiments,"heat and eat" meals, curries, etc. I cooked my first lamb curry masala dish from scratch with basmati saffron (yes they have saffron!) rice last night! So in love with Indian food and this market has everything you need. I highly recommend that you visit India Market!! Oh and there's free parking right in front of the store which is always a plus!!! They also have Indian movies and some apparel and other knicks knacks, but the food and service is definitely the best part. Hope this is helpful! :) Update: Don't buy the "heat and eat" meals. They're about $4 each, but really gross tasting. One tasted like the smell of dog food. That's my only complaint. read more

I am glad this place exists on this island, it's the only one of its kind and I commend it for the variety it holds in that tiny space. It might be a bit overpriced but I guess everything in Hawaii is that way. If you're looking for oriental spices and eatables- this is definitely your place. read more

This place is small, but has everything you can imagine when it comes to Indian food. A fun find for when you want to try Indian snacks or food. I really like the pre-made food options too. read more

Yes yes yes YES YES! A very nice South Asian market with all sorts of goodies! Take a stroll around when you first arrive to orient yourself: they have everything from indian beauty products (yay Kajal), pickle garnishes, frozen meats (lamb!), indian sodas, spice packets, ghee, grains/legumes, flours, bollywood dvds, clothing, jewelry, chudi, Indian sweets (yipes!) and more! They also have fresh curry leaves at $2/bag! Now I can start experimenting with some Indian cooking at home, it's very exciting for me. The 'entrance' is sort of weird - it's on the back side in the parking lot. They also have fresh baklava and samosas during the day (i came right before closing). This makes me a happy camper. Take a look for yourself, do some exploring, and support this business! I highly recommend any of the priya pickles - i'm waiting for them to get their mango pickle in...yum yum yum YUM YUM! read more

This place is amazing!!! I have been looking everywhere in Hawaii for my favorite tea and was so desperate I almost called my sister-in-law to FedEx me some from the mainland STAT, but lo and behold, I happened upon India Market! Let the choir sing Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah!!! The prices are very good and there is a great selection of Indian and Middle Eastern items as well! The owner lady was very nice and helpful. Will definitely be back for all the ingredients for my frequent Indian/Middle Eastern cravings as well as for the TEA!!! read more