Please do not order food from here. It is horrible to say the least. I never like to write reviews…read morelike this but I have to for this place. Walking in, thus place was run by one person and I could tell right away I shouldn't have walked in. The store was very cluttered, and prices on everything was about double of what you could get from longs just half a block away. The store clerk was nice to greet me so I proceeded to order. Took me a little while and I decided on the ramen and ebi roll, then paid for it $11. From here on everything was downhill all the way. To make the ramen the clerk proceeds to walk to the front of the store and grabbed 2 maruchan instant saimin packages from one of the isles in the convient store and proceeds to the back, please keep in mind that no where on the picture that I ordered from gave any indication that I would be buying instant saimin for lunch. She came out after she made everything and bagged it all up for me, I left as soon as possible after... Opening everything back up in my office I was correct... She used the instant saimin to make my $9 ramen. It had a boiled egg, imitation crab, and BBQ chicken slice put on top as the protein. I ate as much as I could, considering I payed a lot of money for it, but ended up throwing away about 2/3 of the meal. The ebi roll wasn't any better. The shrimp used in the roll didn't have the tail taken out so you had to unwrap the roll and take it out. The nori used was old and stale too.

Good fast food sushi place! The rolls are yummy and quick to make. The Miso Soup is a little on…read morethe plain side, but that's just how I like it! Didn't care for the spicy ahi maki though... No gimmicks here, just good food with fast and friendly service!

Love this location! They always have a great selection of new snacks, and the service is…read moreconsistently fast and friendly. One thing I really appreciate is that their air machine actually works and it accepts both cards and quarters, which is super convenient. They also have clean squeegee that always have solution, so you can easily clean your windshield while you're there. Best gas stop on the island!

Well I guess I have to go to the Aloha Petroleum on Monsarrat for now on . This particular location…read morewhenever I pay by cash they never give me the 5cent cash discount. So tonight I decided to ask the associate why every time I pay cash you folks don't give me the cash discount she said we have to ask for it and also needed to be a Foodland Maikai member and show proof. Come on now where's the customer service the way the gas prices are so high what's 5cent gallon cheaper. I told her the Monsarrat Aloha just gives me the discount because I pay in cash . Although I'm a Foodland member as well . The associate replied I guess our location is busier and the owner is more strict . Well guess where my business is going from now on ! The rule of thumb you give your customer good customer service they will keep on coming back . Once you encounter a bad experience you'll lose a customer for life also word of mouth goes very far ‍ I'm just saying .

Located inside of Kahala Korner, next to Kapa Hale. Parking stalls are very minimal, thus, you may…read moreneed to find street parking nearby. Know that there are no seats within the establishment and none directly outside - truly a convenience store experience. We got here on a Saturday night around 6p, to which we were the only ones in the store, and then it started picking up. The aisles are tight, so if you have a baby stroller, you may need to maneuver accordingly. Lots of different pre-made hot and cold options, along with ramen and drinks that you can make in store. I would say that the best item that we ate was the fried mandu with pork - it was flavorful. The other hot items such as the taiyaki (soggy), corndog (hot dog was a weird color) and rice cake skewers (dry and overcooked) were lack-luster and not worth it. Even when following instructions on the ramen, it was way too watery (less is more). Good for a first try experience, though I don't know if I would consistently come back for more.

Kahala location at 8am (early morning) is the best. Empty parking lot & empty store. First CU store…read morefor me and I enjoyed the different snack options & ramen machines. The store clerks were friendly and helpful when asked questions. Storefront is on the compact side with 2-3 short aisles but still well stocked. Coffee machine, smoothie machine, ramen machines, cold/hot options. I enjoyed the fruit sandwiches (strawberry & mango) and kimchi rice tuna mayo onigiri. Looking forward to trying more things in the future. 2 packages drinks, 1 sandwich, 1 bakery item, 1 hot onigiri = $18. Affordable and around the same price you'd spend at a 7-11.

Shopping at Aloha Tower Marketplace in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Between breakfast and lunch, Irene M. suggested that we look around in Palama Express... okie dokie! Because we had already found free metered street parking on a Sunday (on Bishop Street), we could take our time here... and enjoy the cool air-conditioning! Thank you! This store seems to cater to the students of HPU (Hawaii Pacific University) who may dorm and have classes here. There are great souvenirs, snacks, shirts, beverages, etc. There even was a shark among the cute plushies... because the mascot of HPU is a shark! If I were a student - roaming around Aloha Tower Marketplace - I would appreciate the pain medication and coffee drinks a lot! I'll keep this shop in mind if I need anything in the future!

Express convenience…read more.. Palama Express is located prominently at the front of Aloha Tower Marketplace which seems placed perfectly as it provides impressive inventory of all things that you may be craving and need. The vibe here is quite but is all organized and kept clean. You can find everything from candies to frozen entrees along with icee machine, f'real smoothie machine, section filled with wide variety of instant noodles, and wall to wall of grab and go drinks. Life saving place for students and visitors with some souvenirs available as well...need a box to shop they got USPS boxes as well the convenience services level here is quite impressive and the single staff that holds down the fort was friendly and helpful as well with my questions. Thank you!

I love Asian convenience stores! I especially loved seeing the huge array of ramen and the fact…read morethat you can get a cup of ice and a drink of your choice. I always feel like I'm traveling to Asia! They also have ready to eat Bento that you can enjoy fresh and ready to go which I love. Perfect for the type of person who is always on the move.

Call me crazy but this is probably top three for my favorite lunch spot(s) in Downtown!…read more It's a small little shop with your basic necessities for a quick lunch. Most of it is Korean products, but no matter what, you really can't beat the price! I can come here with $5 in my pocket and get a quick main dish + side and it would be just right. You also can't go wrong with their bentos and fresh food. My favorite is the mandoo because it's about a dozen of them for $3.50! Granted, they're not super packed in, but I could just eat all that and be happy. Pretty good lunch for an even better price if you ask me. Also, since most of their products are Korean, you can find something new to try here just to add a little excitement to your day. Also, their service is fast, you have to be when majority of your business comes in all at once during lunch time! So be warned, just like any other place in Downtown, either come before 12 to beat the rush or come after to miss the rush. Or just risk it and come here during rush time, it's still worth it!

Kukay, the owner, is such a gem! I had the pleasure of chatting with her and was moved by her…read morestory. She survived the Maui wildfires and moved to Honolulu by herself while leaving her family behind. What a story! What a spirit! The store is perfect--it's a cozy mom and pop shop that has the ingredients and products you need if you're craving for some homecooked meal

Food 5* Service 5*…read more Ambiance 5* Everyone one of the best Filipino Store I've been.! No Filipino Market here at Waikiki so I'm delighted. It has also a Remittance Center ( Western Union ) What else can you ask for.! Craving Filipino Snacks and Delicacies it's here.! Everyone this Filipino Market is Immaculate, Customer Service was Flawless, Atmosphere is Spectacular, Items was affordable and the Location is across the Street of Lenards Bakery, for Parking pls park at Safeway they have a Humongous Parking Lot it's just a Block down from the Place so it's a easy Walk, again This Place was beyond Impeccable.

The Bentos are better than any we've had! We are pescatarian, so when we request a bento with only…read morefish they are more than accomadating. And they remembered us even though we were unable to stop in there for a few years... "Uncle! How are you Uncle?". And remembered what he would order. This place is the best.

This is a tiny convenience store right in the middle of the center. It's on the ground floor and if…read moreyou're walking in from the parking lot it's to the left. When I went in it was already late in the day around 5pm. The only bentos they had left were two spam musubis. They have a ton of snacks and drinks. They even have instant noodles that you can make in the microwave. There was an Asian man working in the store. He was friendly. He smiled at me when I entered the store and kept on smiling the entire time I was in there. This place is so convenient for the people working in this industrial center. There's also an ATM if you need to get cash.

A quick stop here to see the newest CU Hawai'i in Kapahulu…read more The parking lot is small and unpaved. Be careful how you park. There are safety cones showing you which stalls you may park in. Entering into the well lit store, I noticed it appears bigger than the other sister stores in Downtown Honolulu and Kahala. Very clean and nice atmosphere. Well organized and friendly employees. I wanted a small snack and I settled on the fried mandu pork (crispy on the outside, juicy pork filled dumplings with authentic Korean flavor). It was hot and tasty. Very reasonably priced at $3.39. I was offered a dipping sauce as well. We looked at the slushes offered here as well. We settled on the Jarritos Freeze Mandarin flavor. This flavor was so satisfying and refreshing! I will definitely have this again. C U Hawaii is making its mark here! Use the CU app to earn points for rewards.

I was randomly in the Kapahulu area when I saw that they had opened this new location! I always…read morewanted to stop by the downtown location but never got the chance. The parking lot is quite small and tight but we were able to snag the last stall! The interior is bright, shelves lined with all sorts of korean, and local goodies. The ramen station was so intriguing and colorful. I decided on trying the hot items. My sister got the chicken skewer and I got the ttekkboki sausage skewer. My sister said her chicken was quite fatty and wouldn't get it again. My ttekkboki skewer was delicious! The sausage was salty and the ttekkboki gave it a nice chew. I would love if they offered one with a spicy sauce! The peach lychee drink was very sweet. I mixed it with some water and it was perfect! Hope they open some locations on the west side!