This wine shop was a recommendation by our hotel conceirge…read more Tucked away in a small shopping strip in the corner of Liholiho St and Wilder Ave is Vintage Wine Cellar. This wine shop is a treasure trove of imported wines, spirits, and beer. Their wine selection is decent and pricing reasonable especially in their champagne. They have a wonderful range of selections from France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, etc. They also carry wines from Washington, California, and Oregon. Their spirits selection was equally impressive! We were looking for a couple bottles to bring to dinner. We ended up getting a bottle or Vincent Wengier Chablis and Loriot-Pages Brut Champagne. These were based on recommendations by the staff. Service was amazing. The staff were very friendly and walked us through their collection and provided excellent recommendations.

Impressive place to purchase alcohol! Park in the Makiki Shopping Center and head down the stairs…read moreto the appropriately named wine cellar. But, they do not have just wines (a vast and impressive selection of, by the way)! I went to check out their whiskys and whiskeys, of which they have a very good selection of, but not too extensive. You do not go there to buy the cheap stuff, rather to look for something special or unique. Been there a couple times: first time we went the person behind the counter was way too helpful, almost forcing their knowledge on you when it wasn't warranted. The second time was met with a very friendly and non-intrusive but knowledgeable employee, which made me feel better about buying a few bottles of whiskey. I'd say prices are the same as other stores. Ambiance is great. If I go again, next time I'll check out their wine selection.

I was craving a poke bowl so I decided to go to Tamura's which is just walking distance from where…read moreI work. I ordered the All Ahi Poke Bowl, and I got the Ahi Sunrise and Ahi Tamura's Sauce. Ahi Sunrise is more of a loaded Spicy Ahi, and you can really feel the heat from the sriracha mayo. As for the Ahi Tamura's Sauce, I liked how flavorful and tangy it was. They don't do samples of the poke but you can ask the staff all about the different types of poke that they have. The cuts of the ahi were HUGE, which was a plus for me. Really satisfied that I had this for my lunch, I told my coworkers about it so they ordered too and were satisfied as well.

Located on Waialae Avenue. Tamura's has their own parking lot but there's also plenty of street…read moreparking. Tamuras brand chili pepper water is the best brand I've purchased. It's the perfect flavor and heat I've been searching for. I'm so happy this purchase. The poke is always good and fresh. The garlic soy beans is very garlicky. Store is clean and organized. Workers are helpful.

More than just wine & spirits here…read more.. Who hasn't passed Yong's Wine & Spirits just a step away from Safeway Beretania on one of the busiest corner on Kinau and Piikoi and I thank goodness I haven't given them a visit earlier. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a friendly staff and loved how nice and clean it was, spacious and neatly organized. Here's the place for cravings of all kinds...the variety here is just incredible, though they've been keeping a secret that I just discovered. They have the asian exotic chips that we all have been salty about the bougie lays's and even Oreo! I was in heaven and spent a great amount of time deciding on one...yup one lol! I did get the seaweed flavor and gosh what a yummy crunch snack! It's just a nice convenient location for a place that's open 7 days 7am-9pm knowing that surely puts me in great spirits! Thank you!

If you're in Honolulu and looking for more than just the regular selections at the big stores, this…read moreis a great place to stop and explore. Young's Wine & Spirits has a great selection of the two noted alcohols in the name, but they also have many others: soju, seltzers, RTD cocktails, and for me, an amazing selection of beer! It also feels like a convenience store, with essential food items, lots of snacks, and tobacco products. They also sell ice and have an ATM. They regularly rent out a stall in the parking lot to a food truck, which changes periodically. If something interesting is making food that day, it's also easy to pickup dinner. For me, I come for the beer selection. They get a variety of 6-packs, 4-packs, cases, and singles from mostly US breweries. I really appreciate their large selection of local breweries, most of which are available in single cans if you'd like to try a few. Prices are competitive with stores selling similar products. The owners have been super friendly and welcoming to me, both on Instagram and in the store. I appreciated having a few free sample cans to try on more than one occasion. Cheers! It's easy to get here, off Piikoi near Safeway with its own small lot. It's also easy to walk around the fence if you're doing your grocery shopping and want to add in some libations.

I like Fujioka's for unusual, interesting, off the beaten path type items. They have a great…read moreselection of wine, including local mead. They have a selection of cocktail making ingredients and liquors. If I'm making a cocktail with a hard-to-find liqueur or cordial, chances are they have it. The service is always prompt and attentive. There's a refrigerated section with beers, including local ones. I like the convenience of this store on the bottom level of the Market City marketplace.

Overview: The widest selection of drinkable wine from across the world and some interesting…read moreselection of liquor with an ever changing selection backed by a helpful and friendly staff make this the ultimate adult candy store. (Keep it clean, yelp is rated G). Wine - Great selection from major wine producing regions around the world with exception to Bordeaux and Burgundy (they do not step on the toes of Vintage Wine Cellar). US producers are grouped by varietal. All non US producers by region. Great selection of sparkling wines. Everything approachable and drinkable. A few large format bottlings available. Beer -OK. Some interesting domestic craft offerings. Liquor - brown libations - OK. Necessary labels. Requisite bourbon and single malts. Good selection of Japanese whiskey. Some interesting bottlings. Liquor - OK. Good selection of gin and tequila. If looking for things to make mixed drinks or cordials, look elsewhere. Prices: Good in all categories. At or below MSRP. Everything in the store is approachable with 99 percent of the wine $15-$125. Staff product knowledge / service: High. Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable. Conclusion: The best place to discover the good, new and interesting and having fun at the same time without breaking the bank.

The lady who runs the shop has less than no manners. She watches tv, when we asked her a question…read moreshe ignored us, then when we got in line to pay she asked me if I was going to put it on my friends card and I said no. She scoffed and said "Jesus Christ!" because she had to do my transaction separately. Super rude, most overpriced store in all of Hawaii, everything about her is bad. I am sad that she runs this store because it is the closest one to my house. But she moved here just to treat locals bad and make people feel bad about themselves. I am writing this review walking home passing her store and currently she is fighting someone.

Came here because of the reviews and Dave's replies. Nice lil mom & pop mart. Didn't get to meet…read moreDave but met his lovely wife. Super impressive that just the two of them keep it so well stocked. Only came for some snacks and sodas but everything seems pretty reasonably priced compared to the mainland, cheap compared to everything else in Hawaii. It's obviously smaller than an ABC store but they have everything! Discount for using cash too!

It's either a FRONT or it's just runner down. Lol No for reals... this WHOLE TOWN CENTER NEEDS A…read moreFACE LIFT! Especially because they actually CHARGE $10 for parking! They have QR CODED to SCAN posted in the buildings. I've NEVER noticed them before... Then again, I've only came during the evening most times. And don't stay LONGER than 2 hours. But if you ever need a drink for the food shops you're eating at... KNOW that there is a mom & pop shop in the center. It's a bit messy & cluttered tho. So, it kind of makes you wonder if they're renovating inside. Anywho, that's mostly the reason why I gave a 2 STAR because of the appearance. Otherwise, I'm glad they had drinks. And I think there's what looks like an adult "SAMPLE TASTE" station. BUT IM NOT TOO SURE! I didn't ask... he looked a bit grouchy. I didn't want to irritate him more. Anywho, you should check it out if you need simple snacks or drinks! Okie dokes! Have a good one!

JnJ is a great beverage store, a place to go for your unique and often lower-priced alcohol needs…read more Nathan is a huge help if you have any questions, he knows his stuff about pretty much everything. He genuinely cares about ensuring that you purchase what is right for you. They have a huge selection of wines and spirits (I even found a wine that shared my last name!), as well as refrigerated drinks. They often have reduced price bottles, and a point-redeeming program to earn certain free products. You may even get a chance to get a taste test of certain items. Where else can you do that? I really enjoy this place and try to support local.

Real friendly staff. Inside was cozy and they have a small outdoor area as well with picnic…read morebenches. They didn't have much in terms of food but I really enjoyed the local IPA they had. It went down too easy lol. Definitely a nice place to chill and hang out.

Such a great spot! The staff is wonderful and friendly, vibes are always chill, and they have a…read morefantastic rotating selection of beer and wines on tap, plus coolers with a huge selection of cans (and very thing from seltzers, mixed cocktails, and of course more beer). They also do plenty of fun events like trivia and funk night. It's become a go-to place for me to meet with friends for a pau hana!

We wanted to stop by Waikiki Market to grab a few things for a beach day, and ended up being way…read moremore impressed than expected. We picked up a half-pound of Hawaiian-style spicy poke, which was super fresh with a nice kick of heat, and it paired perfectly with the furikake wonton chips we already had. Honestly such a great snack combo. We also grabbed a sushi tempura roll and were surprised by how good it was since we saved it for the next day for an early morning snorkel sesh: it was fresh, crispy, and filled with big chunks of shrimp, easily better than what some sit-down restaurants serve. The crispy Japanese sweet potato drizzled with a bit of honey was incredibly comforting and homey, and a nice balance of sweet and savory. We also tried the chicken katsu, which had a light, crisp breading and came with fluffy white rice topped with furikake. The side potato salad was refreshing with nice, chunky pieces of potato and not overly heavy. Perfect spot to grab quality food quickly before heading out to do other day-long activities. Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and way above typical "market food." Would absolutely stop by again on future trips.

Waikiki Market is a very nice grocery store just a few minutes from Waikiki Beach. Please note that…read moresome of your regular grocery items might be on the pricier side compared to other stores around here, but the quality of ready-to-eat food like their poke, sushi and hot meals is definitely worth stopping by! I came here because I was a little tired of the ABC stores around the area and just wanted to try something different. The store itself is pretty small but very nice and as soon as you walk in, you are greeted by the amazing staff. They have a really nice selection of ready-to-eat meals, which I would recommend, and they also have a huge selection of wine and beer. They also have a nice selection of souvenirs and handmade items, and they carry many local products and brands not seen at other stores.