Lin's Hawaiian Snacks is a traditional Hawaiian candy store, featuring lots of local favorites like dried fruits sprinkled with li hing mui sour plum powder along with sugary candies. My boyfriend loves li hing therefore I asked my friend for recommendations and this was the place. Conveniently located in Ward near Consolidated Theaters and Whole Foods, there are ample free parking within the block. I love that this seed shop lets you sample any of their products; loved their dried lemon peels and pickled guava. Great place to pick up local snacks for omiyage and gift giving outside of Hawaii, as well as treats for yourself. Highly recommend! read more

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So many choices! So hard to be responsible and not buy every single snack in the store! I wanted to throw everything into my bag. I ended up deciding that I'd choose two items: the Li Hing Mui Guava Slices and the Li Hing Hui Mango Slices. I grew up eating salted plums, so I loooove the flavor of LHM powder. The tart sourness really elevates the sweetness of the fruits. It's a really addicting flavor. Parking was a breeze as there is a lot right next to the shop. read more

Lin's Hawaiian Snacks - Li Hing Guava slices and Mango slices - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm glad they were able to ship it to the Mainland by going on a Hawaiian snack haul since I was getting homesick from my last visit to my hometown three years ago. It took five days to receive their package via USPS. What I ordered: Ahi Jerky- love the flavor and chewability. Soft Taegu (Mild Spicy)- my favorite dried codfish, which is difficult to find in Korean supermarkets in California. Li Hing Mui Chewy Candy- it was like eating rock-hard Starbursts, but it will turn into a laffy taffy. Prefer to stick to the traditional Li Hing Mui mangoes. Okinawan Sweet Potato Crisps- same texture as shrimp chips, would purchase again. Guava Slices- it wasn't too sweet, still good Norimaki Arare- addicting rice crackers in shoyu flavor, wrapped in nori Premix Arare- highly addictive for me. I finished the whole bag in less than two weeks. I never had a chance to visit their store. Despite the hefty price of free shipping requirements, their shipment was right on time according to the tracking information provided. read more

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Our snacks finally arrived. Ordered Nov 23rd - delivered Dec 12th. Purchased over $100 receive free ground advantage shipping. read more

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Convenient parking available right next to the store. Large and spacious store with a bar area to eat in. Lots of variety of snacks and gifts. Huge selection of shaved ice, boba, teas. Friendly service read more

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As always, great service and good kine stuff. I have been going to Lins for years . I'm only sad, because I live in Kailua and we have to plan the adventure to town with daughter, grand daughter and Great grandkids , they always enjoy the Icee at the end of our shopping. read more

My daughter who lives in LA now loves this place! She needs to stop here before she heads back! So many choices and her friends love it! Her favorite is the Dried Strawberries but they look dark now, not the bright red anymore (like featured on the website)! Hope it tastes as good! They said it does! Drinks are always a "go to" too! read more

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Fun and delicious! The showroom is fun and the food is delicious! Going back again again again again again again again again again again again again!!! read more

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My husband and I stopped by this little Candy/Treat shop a couple of days ago after work. We had always wanted to stop before and we finally did!! The different varieties of candy and Hawaiian treats were amazing. We ordered two icees with vanilla ice cream at the bottom of the cup and it was a great treat to have on a hot day. The service was great and everyone was so friendly. The store is set up well and it's fun to look at all of the different items while you are waiting for your order. Their decor and festive products adds to an already fun atmosphere. We will definitely be back again!! read more

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Came here to check this place out. Daughter wanted some OG shave ice so we gave this place a try. Waited for a bit for someone to help us. Pleasant customer service. Shave ice wasn't the best, the blue vanilla and lychee wasn't pronounced on its flavors, but the blue raspberry was good. Don't get the mochi, they reminded me of yellow teeth and it was hard with a funny taste. read more

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What a cool place to check out! Was recommended to drop in by a family member and was so happy we went. Huge selection of unique Hawaiian snacks and toppings, every variety you could imagine. I ended up with Li Hing Gummy bears and a large bag of shredded lemon peel to mix together. Was super happy I did since my little mix was so tasty. If you have questions about all the stuff they have when you first walk in, there is a huge sample shelf where you can buy just a bit of what they have in the store. The service. My goodness, what can I say about the people in the store and behind the counter. I was so impressed with the friendliness of the staff and how helpful they were to someone who just dropped in for the first time and had no idea what half the stuff was. Overall a very cool experience filled with reasonably priced Hawaiian centric snacks. read more

Food There were endless aisles of snacks and candy all over the store. There was complimentary water in a dispenser and cups to keep cool during the heat wave. Prices on average range from $6+ depending on the item. I purchased the Ube Chex Mix ($10 per bag) and Lihing Mui Chewy Candy ($6). They were both very light in flavor. The candy reminded me of Now and Later, but a softer candy version. Service Very friendly and welcoming employees were readily available to help as needed with any questions my party had. Parking There is a parking lot to the left when facing the storefront. read more

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I was so intrigued by this mysterious crack seed stuff that I had to find a solid place to get it. I tried another place before coming here and it wasn't nearly as varied & with such great service. I highly recommend Lin's, they are so kind and with sooo so so many options. Also a very clean store and they make drinks quickly! (If you only want a small amount of their treats, they have little bags for like $1.25 each! I thought that was a great touch) read more

Popped into LIN's Hawaiian Snacks on a Saturday during the afternoon and it was a lil busy with customers buying snacks, shave ice etc. I've been too Lin's Hawaiian snacks for a bit now and also when they do pop up's at the Aloha swap meet at Aloha stadium before (I'm not sure if they still do pop ups at the swap meet might have to follow up with the business) Parking - parking could be challenging but I believe they do have a small private lot next to the building their in. What I normally get here is their Li-Hing Mango snacks so yummy and it's Soft which is good when the mango is soft and not hard and chewy. Would i recommend this SPOT to people YES FASHO I highly recommend this Lin's Hawaiian snack shop to other people and YELPERS and people from all over the world. read more

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Cute little shop with paid parking on the side. Large variety of specialty snacks which you can also find at their swap meet stand. However, available in the store only are hand made drinks, shaved ice and desserts. I saw photos of the adzuki specialty ice and it was definitely worth trying. Crafted with pride and care, it was a uniquely flavored tower of ice cream, sweetened ice, and adzuki beans dotted with mochi. Definitely going back again to sample the other hand crafted items. read more

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Hey Lin's Staff! You were right! This new canvas bag held all the goodies I was bringing home! Love my lemon peel gummies, pineapple gummies, and chocomochi! Mahalo again! read more

Lin's Hawaiian Snacks - There's sweetbread and coffee underneath my snacks!!! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you're a fan of all things ling hing then make Alin's a must visit in Honolulu! The selections are far and wide from preserved plums, lemon and orange peels and ginger to all kinds of fruits like guava, mango, papaya, lemon, lime, pineapple, apple, peach and cherries. They've also got items such as regular and spicy dried squid, cuttlefish, crab meat and smoked tako "octopus" and yes, your head will be spinning. Service is pretty much self serve but don't reach into the jars the workers will be happy to assist you and even let you taste samples. I really enjoy the interior layout with jars upon jars of preserved items and wall to wall selections. After you bring it home to the mainland and if you miss it you can order from them directly on their website! read more

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What better way to spend a rainy Hawaiian day than to sample candy! The most affordable and delicious candy on the island. I spent a quick $200 on candy in just minutes. Put it in the basket.. Yup.. Love this spot! read more

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A great place to pick up and try local snacks and treats. Do you want to take a special treat to snack on at the movies or to take with you on a trip? Then come on into Lin's Hawaiian Snacks and fill your basket! So many options here! You can choose from sweet, sour, salty and savory! Take your pick. Today, I picked up a bag of Lin's premium seedless sweet li hing mui! Is your mouth puckering right now? Great personal service here. The staff made sure I liked the li hing mui offering me a taste before purchase. That's customer service with Aloha. The store is organized and clean. They even have a courtesy cup of iced water to cool down from the heat outside. There is a private pay to stay parking lot located near the store entrance. read more

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Stopped by here before heading to the airport to grab some snacks and gifts. They have a variety of candy, dried fruits, and food. I really like how they have the smaller sample sized bags so that you can try them without the full commitment to getting a bigger bag. We got three small bags of the lihing sour mix, a large bag of the lihing sour mix slices, a few sampler sized bags and a bag of lychee sour belts. Overall, we loved everything we got except for the lihing sour mix. It's really unfortunate that we got four bags. When we got home and tried it, they did not taste great. When we ate it, it tasted like soap.... It was a waste of money. Even the watermelon slices in the mix did not taste like watermelon. I don't think I've ever had watermelon candy that tasted bad before until now. I'd definitely recommend getting their other stuff but avoid the li hing sour mix read more

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I came here in the search for rock candy which is surprisingly hard to find. The store is filled with tons of different snacks such as sweets to savory to local favorites. When I first entered the store, I smiled at the workers while they just looked at me and went back to their conversation...which was a little awkward. I thought they would be a little more friendly but that was okay because I was in awe of the vast selection of snacks. They also have crack seed options which looked so delicious! Their products are a little pricey but I don't mind if it's to support a local business. The sweet potato snacks were so hard and tires your jaw as you keep chewing. Wouldn't recommend that. I got my li hing rock candy and am quite happy with it! They also have frozen treats such as shave ice and icees! There's tables outside for their customers. I wish the staff was a little more friendly but besides that their selection was awesome! read more

Lin's Hawaiian Snacks - Li hing rock candy and sweet potato snack - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here looking for a snack and was surprised by how many options there are. There's ton of candy and drinks not so much food options although there are some unique things. Parking is nearby with many options which is good. Store is clean and well lit. I got the sour belt mix and the lava flow. It had Pina colada and strawberry. I also got the chocolate covered cherries. Everything tasted amazing! Would recommend coming here to fill your sweet tooth! read more

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Still the best quality snacks, crack seed, li hing mui, candies, boba, shave ice, dried fruits, arare, dried seafood, etc., a snack for everyone, for all occasions. Great ideas for omiyage/gifts to bring back home, wherever home is. They keep up on new snacking trends, and always have new items in their store. Conveniently located across from Whole Foods on Kamake'e & Queen St. in town. They also set up shop at the Aloha Stadium swap meet on weekends, for the those that want the packaged snacks, and don't live in town. Best fresh cut fruits, served w/Aloha. read more

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Snackaholic dream! I myself am a salty lover they have it all the sweet, sour, crunchy, gummy and the Li Hing it's difficult to categorize Lin's as it really is Hawaiian Snacks! On this visit I came to pick up some kakimochi for the Barbie movie I was invited to join some ladies at work at the last moment planned we all came together and got it planned for a girls night power movie. If you're not quite sure of a particular snack or just need a little sometime to add to a gift basket they have right at the entrance "Small Bag" of candies and arare which are $1.25 each or buy 10 and get one free now that's a grazer's choice dream! I haven't tried it yet but they also have a huuuuuge drink menu with tea, smoothies, shakes and coffee I'm flabbergasted wondering how they do it all! Some seating as well for you to sit and relax, this corner oasis is real and a place not to miss! Thank you! read more

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The crack seed is standard, but they do have a good variety with various price ranges. It's a bit loud, but it's fine unless you don't like the music. I figure it help keep the workers upbeat. The people were friendly, and I was greeted upon entering. read more

Lin's Hawaiian Snacks - Small candy bags they have - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Found out about this place through Reddit! Somebody had posted a photo of their mini bags wall of gummies and I bookmarked them so hard. Lin's offers a huge selection of Hawaiian and Asian snacks. You can get your crack seeds like li hing mui, lemon strips, honey lemon ginger, mango seeds and much much more. They have a big variety of gummy candies, such as, lemon peel gummy bears, lychee, peach rings, and pineapple sour belts. Gummies are available in a big pack or you can get the minis. The minis are expensive but they're the perfect size for souvenirs if you have a lot of people on your list. OR if you like sampling a lot of things, then the mini bags are the way to go. Buy 10 and get one free. Get cho mochi crunch on, your wasabi peanuts, dice papayas and so on. If you're feelin' the sea, you can get ahi jerky, cuttlefish, smoked tako, dried shrimps and more. You'll go nuts here, and they have a lot of nuts to choose from, too. Legit snack heaven. After adding sweets and treats to your basket, you can cool off with their shave ice, coffee or shakes. It is indeed your one stop snack shop. Unfortunately, I didn't get any shave ice because I was already full from lunch but they look good and reasonably priced. They have photos of their drinks and ice posted near the counter. Everything in the store is pretty organized and categorized. There's indoor and outdoor seating for you to enjoy your goodies. Parking lot is on the side but a fee is required. If you're quick as a cat getting in and out of the store they you shouldn't have a problem not paying lol. My mom waited in the car and kept look out whilst I made my rounds inside. Overall, great snack shop. You'll be a bit overwhelmed with the amount of things they offer. I discovered so many things but left with $30 worth of gummies and lemon strips. They're a tad expensive but you can't beat the variety of things they have. The cashier lady was nice and helped put my items in my reusable bag. Check them out if you're a snackaholic! read more

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This review is primarily about shipping and mainland orders. (And a swap meet note) The girls in the store are always nice and we shopped there for a few years when we lived on the island. Since moving to the mainland, customer service has been appalling!! Five out of six orders were wrong or missing items and they don't even bother to respond or better yet, this last time, they basically said to pound sand. We tried to put our money to Hawaiian and small business, but wow!! Despicable!! And buyer beware!! They charge soooo much more at the Swap Meet! You think you're getting a deal? Nah, think again!! read more

Been a customer since they were in Ala Moana Center back in the day and finally leaving a Yelp review. They have an awesome variety of snacks like seeds, cuttlefish, candy, crackers, cookies and shave ice. They still sell seeds from the jars like the old days but also have the same seeds prepackaged in different sizes. I'm happy to report that they have a variety of my favorite Ume seeds which are pretty hard to find anywhere. I always like to get their wonderful shave ice too. They have a large variety of shave ice syrup flavors and add ons like flavored mochi balls and azuki beans. Yummy! Service is always great and the workers are very friendly. The place is always super clean. Workers are always restocking shelves when it's not too busy. There is some seating inside and outside to enjoy your snacks. There's also a water pitcher & disposable cups hidden out of view in the back near the indoor seating area. We usually get lunch nearby in Ward Village and then walk here to get dessert and snacks and then head for the movie theaters (sneak in cheap snacks- hehe!) If the 2 free stalls in the adjacent lot are not available and you don't want to pay, then park for free at the TJ Max, Whole Foods or Consolidated Theater parking garages across the street. read more

Lin's Hawaiian Snacks - Inside shop - Bubble Tea Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So many selections and I enjoyed even looking all yummies. I got some small bags of White Rabbits, dried coconuts, dried hibiscus, dried kumquat, dried mango, choco mochi. I just saw this place walking on the way to Ward Shopping Center. Lucky me!! It's great for some souvenirs. read more

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You want snacks? Lin's is like Asian and island snack nirvana. A friend asked me to get him some Hawaiian snacks. I thought macadamia nuts. Oh, so much more! If you don't find twenty snacks you want to try here, face it, you don't like snacks! Everything clearly labeled and easy to figure out with helpful clerks as needed. Could use one of these in every other corner - back home too! Excellent place. read more

Parking: $2.50/hr in the adjacent lot D:, would use the Whole Foods parking lot or try to use the limited street parking or have someone go in and out, haha So many candy options!!! They offer samples of the jarred* candy upon request :-)) The 10 small candy bags get 1 free is a great option for gifts but kinda pricey (= $1.10/bag)....but they got me good bc I still bought 5 LOL. - mango bears: tbh kinda metallic tasting so would not recommend - lychee strip: wow I love when candy belts are nice and chewy and don't break apart in your mouth into particles (iykyk) - lychee bear: good and chewy and nice lychee flavor! - pineapple strip: great combo of sweet and tangy - pineapple bear: not too sweet and yummy texture Note for comparison: 7-11 lychee strips: thicker and breaks apart in a bad way and little too sour... TLDR; - get the pineapple or lychee BELTS or BEARS read more

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The prices here are a little higher because it's more of a convenience store or something but I appreciate the wall of sample bags because I like tasting things but would rather not have to commit to an entire bag of something. It's $1.25 for something like 5-10 pieces of candy, maybe half an ounce to an ounce (can't remember), and a deal of buy 10 bags + get 1 free. For example, my dad has always loved cola bottle gummies although he hasn't eaten them in a while due to heavily minimizing added sugars so the small sample bag of some interesting lemon-peel covered gummies was the perfect size. read more

Amazing variety of snacks, and excellent customer service. We ended up getting li hing mui strawberry cream gummies, li hing mui arare, garlic chips and an Oreo shake. The cashier asked if we wanted to enter a phone number for reward points and was kind enough to tell us what we could get with the rewards; 50 points gets you a free boba drink and 100 points gives you $5 off your purchase. We'll definitely be back to try the other snacks and drinks. read more

Shopping for snacks in Honolulu, Hawaii... Sometimes, I think that Hawaii is the Snack Capital of the World. We eat almost everything and have fun with it! For example - there's li hing CHERRY (made famous by Bruddah Fran), LEMON peel, licorice GINGER, MANGO slices, dried PINEAPPLE, and salty PLUM. We also munch on squid, shrimp, eel, octopus, and cuttlefish! How about taro chips, shrimp chips, and Okinawan Sweet Potato chips - with and without Furikake! At one time, li hing Gummy Bears were the trend. Recently, it's lemon peel Gummy Bears! Haha! Chopped up lemon peel with gummy bears? It's like mochi crunch with popcorn! Anyway, I was looking for a convenient shop in town where mainland friends could visit. Lin's Hawaiian Snacks might be the best choice because there's a wide variety of products. They even have boba drinks and gifts to take home like pancake mix, taro chips, hot sauce, and cookies. PARKING: besides metered street parking, customers can park for free at the Ward Village parking structure. It's also known as the Whole Foods parking structure. The entrance is on Queen Street. Service was very helpful and friendly. I was warmly welcomed and later, I was asked if I needed help finding anything. I admitted that I didn't know what kind of ginger my cousin wanted... Brown, winter, lemon, black, candied, shredded, licorice, li hing, etc. I just got her a few small 4 oz. bags to sample. She can come here next month and choose her own! Maybe she'll get the 8 oz. bags! read more

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If you have a sweet tooth, need a local Kine pick me up- Lin's is the place for you. They're located on 401 Kamakee Street in Honolulu. They have a much wider variety of products available than Wholesale Unlimited. Wholesale Unlimited has much nicer gift bags and baskets. I enjoyed walking around viewing everything before making a purchase. For Hubby, I got sour patch kids gummies, red licorice & Li Hing Strawberry Sour Belts. They offer 5-Star at the checkout so you can earn points with your purchases. If you're looking for snacks for a gift bag or graduation package, check out Lin's Hawaiian Snacks. You won't be disappointed. read more

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This is the most incredible snack shop!!! If you want to support a local business and enjoy delicious, unique snacks, make sure to make a stop at Lin's! There's something for everyone. Candies, gummies, arare, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, lemon peel, ginger, dried fish/seafoods, jerky, li hing everything, popcorn, cookies, chocolate...you name it, Lin's has it! They even have a drink and coffee menu if you're thirsty. I especially love their "snack bag" section where you can buy little bags of every kind of snack for $1.25 each (and buy 10 get 1 free!). Such a great way to sample something you've never tried before or provide a ton of variety for a custom gift box. My personal favorite find here is the Ube Chex Mix. It's so addictive. The store workers are all really helpful and polite. Overall prices are rather expensive compared to a place like Long's but they have unique things that you can't find in many other places. Will definitely return and give them lots of business! read more

How can a reputable company make a mistake like this. Bought a bag of seedless li hing mui. Yes it's labeled in big bold print. Seedless Li Hing Mui. My wife tasted it and said it doesn't taste right. She looked at the label and it listed papaya and not plum as the main ingredient. Isn't mui Chinese for plum? See my pic. read more

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My family and I still visit Lin's whenever we're in town after all these years! Their store is pretty big and they have a great variety of snacks to choose from for gifts or for yourself. From furikaki mix to arare, olives to crack seeds, lemon peel, and gummies, we always end up finding something we like. I especially love how they even have mini sampler bags for sale (buy 10 get 1 free) and I also love how they offer lots of boba and shave ice options for you to choose from after a long day of snack shopping. Their menu is huge! Service is fast and friendly, prices are decent, and they have parking (there is street parking and a small lot nearby). It's always a treat stopping by Lin's! read more

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clean, organized, helpful staff - what more could a girl ask for? i'll tell you - the most ono treats ever! went home to california with bags and bags of treats (they also do mail order) read more

Love this place so much I walked out almost emptying my account! lol . Not that it's high in prices but I couldn't decide what I wanted I literally walked out with so much. Always a stop into Hawaii and one more time before I leave! read more