Li Hing Mui is a dried salty plum. There's a variety of different types and flavors. In Hawaii,…read moreit's a common snack like beef jerky on the Mainland. I've always called it, Crack Seed. There used to be stores in Hawaii selling crack seed, but the number of shops dedicated to sell it have dwindled. I use this type to make Prune Mui, a unique Hawaiian dried fruit local snack. It is basically marinaded dried fruit. See ig_snackhawaii for an easy recipe. Sometimes you find it in Mainland Chinatowns, however lately, it's been scarce. I was able to track down this importer and buy crack seed online through Amazon. It's not expensive, but it's always costly with shipping from Hawaii. Another reason I should move to Hawaii!

Locally owned. High quality. Consistent. They have a few baked goods that are also very good…read more Parking situation is problematic.

This local poke place is small but offers some seating outside. It was a very popular place with…read morefresh ahi poke. They keep it simple so you pick your poke(s) side with rice. They had several types of poke to choose from. The shoyu and spicy ahi poke were tender, fresh and perfectly marinated. It's a large portion for the #2 bowl. Service was fast and friendly. If there is a line it goes by quick. And it's worth a wait. This is a local gem with amazing poke. It's a must try when leaving the Kona airport. Just 8 minutes away.

This place is AMAZING!! Cool vibe, amazing service, and the food was soooooo good. Got the Richard…read morePickle sandwich and it was so fresh and tasty, highly recommend!!

This is their Pocket Rocket Quesadilla... I added chicken. But the flavor was out of this world!…read moreSooo much more than your typical quesadilla that's for sure! And it comes in two large portions. It's filling and absolutely delicious! You won't regret this treat that's for sure! Also, the vibe is chill with ocean views. And if you want you can bring your favorite wine or beer as they're BYOB friendly too!

Amazing vibe, great Kava (or 'Awa as we learned!) And the two vegetarian root vegetables we tried…read morewere perfectly cooked. The workers here were so friendly, and the regulars were too. We came two nights ago around 8 and they were out of food since there were not expecting so many tourists but tonight we were so happy to get to try the food.

If you are looking for an authentic local experience, this spot is a highly recommended…read more it features a patio-style design with live music and limited seating. Food was great and it was quite an interesting experience! It's unclear there was only one or two persons who run the restaurant, I saw only one person who's talking to all customers, bringing out foods and also preparing in the back. He was cool!

I have a nut allergy and was going to skip on the food because their salt they use includes tree…read morenuts. The gentlemen working were amazing and after letting them know that I have a nut allergy, they made a whole new batch of poke so that I could have a bowl! They were very kind and did not have a second thought on making the poke to make sure I had a taste of their poke. They ended up slicing a whole new fish for me and If that doesn't show you their hospitality, then you need to see it yourself. Their fish was so fresh (ahi tuna), and the lomi lomi salmon was super refreshing. My girlfriend had the same meal but what they already had chopped up and she said it was just as fresh as the one they made for me. Definitely one of my favorite spots on the Kona side for poki and for their hospitality. 11/10 would come again!

Came by for a later lunch and grabbed a large poke bowl which comes with 2 scoops of rice, 2 scoops…read moreof poke and 2 sides. They only had ahi tuna (either with shoyu or spicy) when we came and honestly it was just ok. The fish was cut poorly with small uneven chunks throughout and while the marinades were flavorful they fish quality was not great. The sides of kimchi and spicy crab were pretty tasty but given it's a fish market we were pretty disappointed. Maybe it's because we came around 1:30pm but the lack of fish options and the portion was pretty paltry. $20 for a plate really isn't bad but the scoops were so sad looking. You can see from the picture alone how small the scoops of poke were and the uneven small end pieces of fish.

Clean bathrooms, gas, lots of drink items, basically everything need…read more Pizza was good, real good, hot fresh and loaded! I going try the pasta next, I let you know.

Hidden out of the way little jam everything is so fresh big portions you can make your own…read morecombination plate. I got the salmon, fresh salmon. Steak over some fresh, steamed rice and then discuss several types of the sushi that they had there really really good. Everyone was friendly there the place is really clean. Kitchen is really clean.

Stopped in here on a way from the airport to see about getting some wine for the week, given I love…read moregood Italian wines and not many places have large selection on the island. The woman there was so unfriendly, didn't even say hello, so we ended up leaving. Given the wine selection and most likely this being a small owner shop, one would have thought the customer service would be much better...

This was not only the worst retail experience in all my years living in Hawai'i, it was the worst…read moreshopping experience ever. I don't say that lightly, nor am I exaggerating. When I came into the shop, the owner was helping the only other customer there. I walked around and found some bottles of what I was looking for in the back, where a woman was wrapping baskets. She made no eye contact with me, and didn't offer a greeting. I remained in the back for over five minutes, repeatedly looking at her and trying to get her attention, but she refused to engage. I returned to the front, where the owner had finished cashing out that one customer and was chatting with him. He made no acknowledgement of my existence for at least another five minutes. The other customer then left and the owner finally asked what he could do for me. I said that I just wanted some help. He told me that it was a very busy time of year (note: at this point I was the only customer in the shop, previously there were two, including myself), and that I need to have patience. This felt like a highly passive aggressive thing to say. But I desperately wanted a certain liqueur for my husband, so I ignored the comment and checked out the bottles. He left me in the back to help another customer. By the time I returned to the cash register with my bottle of choice, he had just started to cash her out. A "she's been waiting, would it be okay if I assist her" might have been nice and what I would have done but I let that slide too. The customer left and he started cashing me out. Being one who's both honest and upfront, I told him that I understand both being busy and patient, I'm an elementary school teacher with Hawai'i DOE; the customer service was deeply lacking, and that I had thought the woman in the back didn't even work there, but rather was a volunteer. He repeated his line about it being a busy time of year (at this point I think there were three customers, including myself, but not including the distributor near the register). I said something to the effect of, "too busy wrapping baskets to even greet a customer," and reminded him of my very busy job. The owner then asked me to leave. As I was walking out I heard him tell the distributor that this had never happened before, but if you look through previous reviews, there are complaints about this woman. Ultimately the owner did me a huge favor. The bottle I was going to buy retails for $45-$52, he was selling it for $79. Another bottle that he was listing for $87, a competitor had for $64. Extremely greedy in addition to rude? All of DOE will hear about this experience!

We absolutely loved Island Naturals Market & Deli. They had an insane amount of vegan options, and…read moreeverything we tried was so delicious. We got the wraps, coleslaw, and mac & cheese--all were amazing--but the highlight was definitely the vegan carrot cake. It was hands down the best part and so, so good. Whether you're vegan or not, this place is a must. You're getting high-quality ingredients, tons of options, and great food at a really good price. We'll definitely be back!

I know it's not everyone's favorite type of grocery store but for us being conscious with a…read moreyoungster the organic options are a must. Service was great and we were asked by 3 different people if we needed help along with how we were doing there. The store is extremely clean and organized. Definitely a 5 star experience if you're a crunchy family like we attempt to be. Definitely the store we will shop at whenever we are in the area.