A legacy store that's worth the stop, great food and prices with things your grandma would make…read more The Futomaki was the bomb! Love this place!

Driving on the Kamehameha Highway to the North Shore, Jamie W. and I felt a need for a pitstop, and…read morethis convenience market and lunch counter was a satisfying find, especially just before we hit the exorbitant prices at the Polynesian Cultural Center. We didn't take advantage of the tempting Hawaiian specialties they offer like the Loco Moco Omelette since we had garlic shrimp ahead of us. However, snacks and a Diet Coke were inevitable purchases as carefree chickens pranced in the parking area. Wait, Kaya offers furikake garlic chicken on the menu. Oh... RELATED - Exploring Hawaii? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3Kz5ksc

We were staying nearby at the Courtyard Marriott and evidently this is a Mormon controlled town so…read morethere was no alcohol at the hotel or the neighboring shopping area. So I found Tamura's 4 minutes from the hotel and it was quite interesting. They def have tons of liquor, wine and beer as well as groceries. Not fancy at all, made me feel like I took a Time Machine to the 1950's. Not a negative, just interesting. I also needed vinegar for my son's finger that got stung by a sea urchin and they had that, so mission accomplished!

The grocery section had a fishy, old smell when we visited, which wasn't the best first impression…read more On the positive side, both the grocery cashier and the cashier at the poke counter were very nice and friendly. We tried the poke, but it wasn't a favorite. Most of it was too salty for us, and the rice was really disappointing. It was mushy and just didn't have a good texture. The hamachi was the best of what we tried and was the one I would order again. Overall, though, I would probably skip getting poke here in the future. There are too many other places with better poke and better rice.

I haven't had any bad experiences with the poke here from food land it's pretty good I had the Maui…read morewith Shoyu, and Spicy Mayo. The fried chicken skin is always a good snack as well. Service here is fast and reliable I def recommend coming here after swimming, or surfing at the nearby beaches. Ambiance is super nice cleaner than mainland Safeway, Luckys, grocery store vibe.

DISCLAIMER REVIEW FOR POKE ONLY :: I just had the worst…read morepoke bowl I've ever had in my life. I did not go in store to purchase it, someone else brought it home to me. I would've immediately noticed that the fish is NOT worth eating. I'm starving. We are in a flash flood watch. I forced myself to give it a shot, & immediately was filled with regret as I spit it back out. It was disgusting & my "limu poke," wasn't even POKE. It was straight up mush. I'm even second-guessing if it was even ahi. I've never seen poke like that before, how it immediately disintegrated while using my chopsticks to pick it up. Not even the kine that is made to be patty style. I know it's previously frozen, but I have no idea what that was. On top of all of that there was a black hair in my poke. ** As seen in the photo ** My mouth dropped open when I saw the reviews of people raving about how good it is.... then I clicked on their profiles & saw they're all tourist, so of course they like it. As a local, do NOT waste your money. My food went straight in the trash. There's actually no good poke places on this side...even the Tamura's Hau'ula is the worst one on the island. I need to drive all the way to Kaneohe to Kbay Bros to get decent poke smh.

What an awful experience I guess if you're not from here they follow you around the whole time in…read morethe store watching you to make sure you don't steal! Hahah I asked for the bathroom was told I couldn't use it! The lady working was basically touching me the whole time I was walking around the store because she was so close to me hovering over me! They only allowed a couple people in at a time and they wouldn't allow us to really walk around the whole store they just keep acting like we where gonna steal everything we touched Very pricey also not worth it at all smelt like sour food in there would never recommend this place Photos of us for reference I'm pretty sure we look like the last people who would steal from this shit hole!

They may not be all that alike (or even remotely alike), but Foodland is like my own little…read moreDisneyland. Beyond their similar naming convention, and despite the obvious lack of rides, characters, industry, movies, TV shows, cartoons, size, and so much more, it's because this place is just as magical! And, to be honest, with how much much less it costs to come here, a big part of me (and my wallet) leaves even happier! Compared to some of the other Foodlands I've been to on Oahu, this one might be one of the oldest (the building feels old), but I've been to this location the most. Every time we head up towards the North Shore, it almost always includes a stop here. Sometimes it's just to grab some drinks and/or snacks for the drive, but it's usually to pick up lunch to bring with us to the beach. Either way, whatever I end up buying here always includes their many varieties of poke! Whether you prefer yours with tuna, salmon, or hamachi (or one of their many other seafood choices), spicy or mild, or with a classic sort of shoyu/ponzu sauce or with some mayo mixed in, Foodland's display cases are bound to have at least one or two types that will pique your tastebuds. For me, my usual go-to picks are their Furikake Salmon, Wasabi with Salmon, Limu Ahi, and Hawaiian Style Ahi, but regardless of what I end up getting, each time I've been here, every poke I've had has always been so fresh and delicious! If poke/poke bowls aren't your thing, there's also a solid selection of hot foods to choose from, including hot bowls and musubis, but I can't say I'm familiar with any of them (#teampoke). As for the rest of the market (shockingly, they sell other stuff), their shelves and freezers has all of the staples you could need, as well as some local offerings. Given how the vast majority of things are shipped into Hawaii, prices are obviously higher than what you'd see on the mainland, but I can't say how it compares to other markets on the island, like Safeway, Whole Foods, or H-Mart. Along with their much beloved poke (just like the rides at Disneyland, the poke counter will typically have a line, though it moves significantly faster), the other thing my friends and I tend to leave with is some of Foodland's merch (just like at Disneyland...). More specifically, their musubi, pineapple, and poke tote/grocery bags, whether for ourselves or to bring back as souvenirs. After all, how else are we going to carry all of that poke back to the car? Can't wait to come back the next time I'm on the island!

The poke is really good and fresh here I def recommend if you haven't tried it. This spot is a…read morelocal spot, they can also serve you a plate of rice, and poke for about 15-20 bucks depending on what you get. Service here is fast and reliable. Ambiance is your local grocery store they carry everything make sure you come check them out!

Conveniently located discount store that carries everything we needed. A local favorite…read more We needed a glue to fix an emergency, a local suggested this store. We were so happy they carried the glue and almost anything you could think of.

Food was great service amazing and ambience is great. It was a fun day exploring and found this had…read morea wonderful day

I like this place because there are very good coffees, pastries, and Chia Fruit Bowls. This morning…read moreI had an iced coffee latte with hazelnut flavor and a Chia Fruit Bowl, delicious! Yum! I'll return very soon because the service and ambience is terrific!

This is the old Sam's store, owned and operated once upon a time by chef Sam Choy's family…read more I gave a review on this same store under the Sam's store name. Great place for a quick pick up for ice, candies, food, drinks, etc. Love this store.

Ono goodies, especially the cookies! The manapua and gyoza…read morewas very tasty too! Owner very nice! Would definitely go back!

Came here on a whim…read more Store was well stocked and organized Beer and wine only (alcohol situation) Prices are reasonable Lines was long Only one cashier but she was friendly FYI NO HOT SAUCE SOLD HERE We asked No tapatio No siracha No nothing LOL Fun fact they sell spam musubis here!! You won't find that in a 7-11 in California Just saying

Much needed 711 located next to kaaawa post office. Get a quick lunch or snack here when you're…read moreheaded to the north shore. Also there's Swanzy beach park across the street for a bathroom! This 711 is small but has all the basic food, drinks, and snacks you need! Parking lot is small but people are in and out here, so you will get parking.

Helpful staff- they moved the departments around since the last time I was here. The staff…read morementioned that WalMart is trying to make the same layouts in all stores. Target Stores have been doing this for years. It's organized- staff are hustling around. There were a few "shoppers" (for online orders)- very focused. They don't make eye contact - maybe so people like me don't ask them questions I did self checkout. I put my bag on the checkout area - which alerted the staff to come. I'm not sure how they want me to bag items otherwise Then on exit there was a person who again checks bags. There were fundraisers right outside the door. Totally supported Leahi Soccer League

Walmart was only open for 30 more minutes the night before Thanksgiving, and I was definitely…read morepushing my luck. But honestly, I ended up getting pretty lucky. Right at the entrance, they had most of the Thanksgiving essentials displayed, which was actually really cool. And of course, I had to splurge on an Oreo house-making kit just for the fun of it. Even though they were completely sold out of turkey, we managed to grab all of our Thanksgiving sides before heading over to Safeway for the final ingredient, our big turkey. They've got great holiday items right now to splurge on so buyer beware and don't spend all your money at once! All in all, I was really grateful Walmart was still open when we went. I just wish they stayed open a little longer for us late-night shoppers! Also, they have the most charming mural at the front entrance.