Ate Spicy Pork Plate at the Palama Supermarket for $10 tax included. It was cheap & lots & good. They definitely deserve a 5 star as this is the real cheapeats. read more

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Been a while since I came back to this location. The first time was when they first opened and I dined in their food court and shopped in the store. Food was meh, parking was terrible. Went today and it wasn't as bad as I remembered. I didn't eat anything, but it had things I couldn't find anywhere else. Korean woman and son helped me choose items. Mimi was the cashier, she's great!!! read more

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Wonderful selection. Relatively reasonable prices. A lot better than DQ! Also right next door to it.

Come here to get some cheap bento, banchan for dinner, or any of your Korean grocery needs. Located next to Don Quixote they have a lot up front and on top of the building. Never had problem getting a spot here - there's usually a parking attendant to help direct traffic. Walk in and there is a good food court to the left with a Vons Korean fried chicken and a basic Korean bbq plate lunch place. Bentos are awesome here and located at the middle of the store behind the register. I usually get the meat jun and fish jun. their kimbap (Korean sushi is great - I go for the vegetarian roll). Most recently I got the soba salad - soba, egg, cucumber, fish cake and sauce ( with a touch of hot mustard). It's a good snack and only 4 bucks! Perfect for the beach or for taking on the plane. If you need to bring some sides for dinner their banchan bar is good. Any side you'd imagine at a Korean restaurant you can get here and the quality is great. read more

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Bought Tteokbokki with Pork bento today, June 3rd, 2024. That's the worst taste of Tteokbokki Bento I have ever bought from Keeaumoku Palama!! YIKES! I could not eat more than 2 rice cake pieces and threw the rest. It's tasteless like someone made the sauce by mixing only the Gochujang, Gochugaru & water, ... missing garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, Yondu/umami flavoring sauce taste and whatnot. I buy tteokbokki bento often from Palama before and they are tasty enough with presence of slices of onion, sometimes. read more

This Palama is my go-to Korean supermarket! I really have to commend Palama for staying on top of the Korean food trends and adding new items. I follow their Instagram where they post their weekly sales and new items in stock. They're constantly getting new varieties of snacks, frozen items (ex: Korean corn dogs), ramen, and more! This was also my go-to location during the boba ice cream craze part of quarantine. Since then they've kept adding new types of ice cream, so it's definitely worth looking through that freezer. The options are equally endless when it comes to ready-made food. My favorites include the house made kimbap and Vons Korean fried chicken. Of course, when I actually do feel like cooking, there's a great selection of meat, produce, and seasonings as well. Not to mention, I also recently bought a KBBQ grill plate from here to use at home. Best purchase ever!! read more

I found the famous boba icecream here! Located by DonQ and has it's own separate lot. I called multiple times searching and they were so kind and polite to me -- also perfect English! They do an excellent job keeping the store neat and clean as well as NICELY stocked! They had a difficult time initially keeping up with the high demand of the viral boba icecream but now apparently are getting shipments everyday ! But you have to go in the morning!! This location is great since they open the earliest at 8am. All the workers are wearing gloves and masks and line is marked where you stand to encourage social distance. Nothing but nice people here! Appreciate them all working so hard to provide us with this silly icecream craving during this pandemic. Oh yes and limit one per person so bring a friend -- or 5! read more

Palama Supermarket - Icecream boba!!! Go in the morning! - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I find this place fascinating. When you enter the store, there's a small food court on the right. There's a small cell phone booth on the left. The rest of the area is the grocery store. Mostly all the items in this place are from Korea, except the ready to eat items. They have a huge selection of banchan vegetables on ice. They have a table with bentos, sushi, and mochi. All the way in the back is the meat department. They have different cuts of meat and some that are already marinated. We looked around the store and found snacks and coffee packets that were all in Korean. No English on it whatsoever. I had to ask the Korean worker the flavors. We ended leaving with a few bags of snacks and a large bag of instant coffee packets that you blend with hot water. read more

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Friday nite. This place was nuts. I had to go buy a wireless refill for one of my poker gang buddies who has a second phone. He asked me to buy it because he doesn't want to refill it online himself cause he would need to identify himself via a credit card, and this is his burner phone. Stealth. No, he's not cheating on his girlfriend; ok, maybe. I think he uses his second phone to run his football bets. Or maybe he uses it for his drug deals. Who knows. Who cares. He asked me to buy his refill cause there is a Wireless City booth in Palama Market and it is a couple blocks away from my office. So his plan is on Ultra Mobile and is $30 a month for unlimited talk & text and 4GB data. I was hungry and wanted to eat a Korean plate from Palama's food court venue anyway. The parking lot, as anyone who has gone there knows, is a super crazy place. At least there is a parking attendant who helps with the flow as cars are backing out and others are trying to get in and out of the lot. So after parking, I walked in, and there were about 3 parties waiting at the phone kiosk, so I turned the other way to look at the food area. There were around 15 people waiting to order. Jeez. So much for trying to efficiently plan these purchases. Palama's little food court has a Palama Kitchen run by the Supermarket, a Von's Chicken franchise that only sells chicken, a small Bin's Mandoo counter (closed through 1/21/18) which sells mandoo and some soups, and a place which sells drinks (something like Korean smoothies or coffees or teas; sorry, haven't checked it out yet). There are tables that seat about 40 people so you can also eat your food there. Some of those Korean soups are served bubbling hot in stone bowls, so I think it would be hard to do takeout unless you bring your own asbestos gloves. I sorta like this place. It's not really a dump, but not the most elegant of places either. It's one of the ethnic specialty centers which caters to the local Korean community. Mostly local Koreans, some non-Korean locals, a few hot girls sometimes. The Supermarket itself has a good assortment of Korean spices, produce, and ingredients, and some prepared foods too. Check it out. Not the most accessible of places during the evening rush, but one of the more authentic places for Korean stuff, other than 88 Pal Pal Supermarket on Keeaumoku. read more

We don't have many Korean Supermarket's in Hawaii.. but I even if we had hundreds.. I would love Palama regardless. This location is the one I've visited since a young child with my mother. We frequently came here to eat their kimbap sushi. In the earlier years, we'd purchase their original kimbap; but in the last 7 years or so, my go-to is the veggie kimbap and mom's is the gobo root kimbap--both delicious. I love their kimchi, too and many other of their self-serve vegetables. Employees are always kind and cheerful, which makes me coming back time and time again. If you want a taste of Korean snacks, prepared assortment of hot foods and other Korean products as well, stop by..wander around and enjoy! Xoxo read more

Palama Supermarket - Veggie sushi. Their gobo root & regular kimbap sushi is great too - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's a shame I haven't been to Palama Supermarket until just recently! I've always wanted to go, but my family usually sticks to either Don Quijote or Marukai for a lot of our East-Asian-ingredient needs. However, we were planning on having bibimbap for dinner, and since we were already in town, it seemed like the perfect idea to get some marinaded meats from a Korean market. Like other Asian marts, Palama Supermarket has an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, and a wide assortment of sauces, spices, and ready-made banchan (Korean side dishes). We left with a small container of Korean fermented soybean paste and some marinated beef to cook at home. The bibimbap turned out great; the bulgogi was marinated in a dark, soy-based sauce and was very flavorful. The workers there were helpful and happy to chat about food, which was nice. My only complaint about Palama Supermarket is their god-awful parking lot. It is a huge pain to get in and out of there. So much so they even have a lot attendant who helps drivers navigate the tight spaces. read more

Calling all ajummas and Koreaboos!!! If you're like me and addicted to k-dramas, are itching to travel, and on the hunt for your Korean snack fix, Palama Supermarket should be at the top of your list. After spending a fair amount of time in South Korea in 2019 and early 2020, my obsession with Korean food and the culture has been unceasing. There's just something about seeing spicy ramen noodles, jajangmyeon, and tteokbokki in all the k-dramas that has me constantly needing to get my fix. When I'm feeling up for it, I'll attempt to make it myself, and to do so, you first have to get your ingredients. Palama Supermarket is usually my go-to for all things Korean. They are consistently on top of the Korean food trends and are constantly adding new items to their shelves. I don't know if anyone remembers the great boba ice cream craze that happened during quarantine (or are we forgetting 2020 altogether?) but, this place was my go-to when trying to get my hands on a box. From a wide variety of snacks and instant ramen, to fresh made kimbap and kimchee, I swear this place has it all. With a huge assortment of produce and even a working deli in the back, Palama Supermarket has what you're looking for when you want to live your best Geum Jan-di life, and make creative lunch sets with gyeran mari for your Gu Jun-pyo (Lee Min-ho fans, where you at?!) read more

I parked in the (almost empty) parking lot just to run across the street to the smoke shop and come back and grab something to drink from Palama. The "owner of the building" as he claimed caused a scene and said that I would need to shop in the store first in order to park there, as if it makes a difference because I was planning to shop in the store anyway. I walked to the smoke shop and when I came back he had vandalized my car by leaving this sticker. He was very aggressive and yelled back at me for asking him if there was a sign saying that I need to be a customer of Palama to use the parking lot (which there was not). I also asked if he was also the owner of the parking lot, to which he replied "not the parking lot" to. So I see no absolutely no reason for the sticker to be placed on my car as I was going to shop at the store anyway. He complained that me, being a young woman, had no respect for others even though I was completely civil in the beginning of the interaction. How can you treat people who plan to shop in your store this way? Very disappointed because I have shopped here several times before and have always enjoyed it. read more

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The taste of prepared food has changed. I bought palama kimbap, tteokbokki, and japchae. The japchae was good, but the kimbap and tteokbokki were not. The taste has completely changed. Very disappointed, will not buy again. read more

I haven't been here in months but looks like they finally got a new parking attendant. That last one was a jerk and the sole reason I didn't come here as often as I'd like. 5 stars for getting a new parking attendant. read more

I don't know why the parking lot is so stressful here! It just seems chaotic all the time. But who can blame them! They have cheap produce and bentos! I like to buy my jalapeños and enoki mushrooms here! Sometimes they have really cheap watermelon or random veggies on sale too. It really depends and varies. Their Kim Chee is nice and spicy. I like using them to make Kim Chee fried rice. They also have a bunch of random bentos out from 8am. It's just too easy to get carried away in here. read more

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I wish I had a Korean bf so that I can learn about Korean food from his mom. But then again she would probably hate me and think I'm not good enough for her son since I can't cook his favorite dishes. Ah one can dream, right? So while I look for a Korean bf, I'm gonna shop at Palama Market to please his mom (and hopefully meet her there so she can introduce me to her son). I actually cook some Korean dishes and I'm not always hitting up the kim chi bar or the already made foods. I ask the butcher guy what certain cuts of meat are and if I can get a smaller portion since I'm only cooking for myself. Sometimes I have no idea what the butcher guy is telling me but he smiles so I think I'm getting a deal, but who knows. I always check the ad to see what is on sale. Their sale runs Friday to Thursday so expect it to be busier on Fridays and weekends. I usually go in the late evening so I never have a problem with parking. Also, some of the already made items are discounted. The cashiers are ok. Some are friendlier than others but it's probably because they don't speak much English. You'll notice that most Korean customers pay with cash and using a credit card is not common. While I don't always hit up the kim chi bar, there is a great selection of different banchan items. Mind you it says no samples but I've seen some people do it. I've been tempted to as well but if I'm gonna meet my future bf's mom there, I better follow the rules. All in all, it's a great ethnic grocery store. It's very modern and clean. I'm gonna go often to meet that special guy! Or his mom! read more

Stopped by this ethnic Korean market during our recent visit to Honolulu. Purchased vegetarian, fish cake, spicy and bulgogi gimbap (Korean sushi rolls). They were delicious and enjoyed by all. read more

Since moving to the Ala Moana Center neighborhood, I'm finding that I'm surrounded by many wonderful businesses, most of which include various ethnic restaurants and supermarkets. When I cook at home, yes, I actually do cook and bake... I've recently added Korean cuisine to my so-called repertoire. Palama Supermarket has come to my "rescue" when I look for ingredients for some recipes or when I want to experiment. This market has its own parking lot at its street level entrance and additional spaces on its rooftop. To aid customers with its limited parking at its entrance, there is usually an attendant who will direct you to a space or have you wait if the lot is full. This 2-story building has other businesses above the market such as a nail and hair salon (I haven't wandered upstairs so I'm not really sure). Anyway, from the entrance, to your immediate right is their food court. The Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) place, Vons, is located here. As you pass by the cashier stands, you'll proceed into the clean, bright and amazingly quite odor-free market. They have a great selection of freshly prepared food items that are wrapped and ready to go or if you're looking for banchan, there is a bar from which you select items from and you're charged by weight of your selection. There is a smallish area of fresh produce and fruits where you can buy scallions, turnips, potatoes or mangoes and more at quite low prices. Fresh meat, poultry, seafood can be found in refrigerated display cases toward the back of the market. As you roam further about this Korean wonderland, you start to see small electronics, liquor and beer, rice, grains, snacks and more that can aid you in your daily life. Even if you don't read or speak the Korean language, you can ask their friendly clerks for assistance or read the product translations, if available. Most times, if it looks good, I'll just buy it, take it home and play "Mad Scientist". #563 read more

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If you don't want to go to H mart ( if you think far ) Palama is ok but the product lineup is H mart is much better

There's new sushi spot in Palama Market food court. The fish were fresh and the price was reasonable. I got the Sashimi Combo Set B and an order of Salmon Sashimi. They were yummy! I also got an order of spicy rice cake with pork from Palama Market. read more

Palama Supermarket - Sashimi combo + Salmon Sashimi! - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One night when I was too lazy to cook, & didn't want to spend too much money on a meal..........I was trying to think of a place to go.........where did I end up you say? Palama Market!!!! If you folks didn't know...........Palama Market has a small take out restaurant inside of the market. They offer an array of Korean plate lunches & they are dirt cheap! I'm a creature of habit, so when I go there.............I end up ordering my standard - BBQ chicken with brown rice, no mac salad. What can I say about the food...........well, for what you get, and what you pay for, it's a real bargain! I ended up paying only $7.00 for this meal..........and I must say, it is okay! If they had charged more for this plate.............I would say I would rather go someplace else. The BBQ chicken was cooked just right..........not burnt at all (which I like). But when I bit into the chicken, all I can say is - "it could use a little more seasoning"............as it was kinda bland tasting. On the positive side - What I did like about this place is they offer brown rice, and they would give it to you without any additional charge...........also, since I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, I asked the girl at the counter if I could get an additional kim chee instead of the mac salad? They were very accommodating with my request. Besides the take out restaurant.............Palama Market also has some "ready to go" food in the back of the store. I guess you just fill your container & pay by the pound. I took a few photos of my favorite "to go" food items, but did not buy or try............perhaps another time. read more

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The Korean sushi has gone down in quality. Not much flavor. Not a recommended purchase.

After my latest fave K-drama series ended, I mourned the loss by trekking over to Palama Market in search of comfort food. The smallish grocery store has the feel of a neighborhood mart with a cornucopia of odds and ends -- from packaged noodles, seaweed, pancake (jun) mix, curries and snacks to fresh produce, kim chi, ready made chap chae, chive dumplings, hot wings and mochi. I have to agree that customer service isn't a priority, but you get the sense that folks who come here know what they want. It's basically a Heidi Klum (Project Runway) line, lemme parapharase ... "one minute you're in and then you're out." Parking was easy on a Sunday mid-afternoon though shortly after I hopped in my car, the lot filled up and thankfully a Korean "ojisan" was helpfully directing traffic. read more

Emi's description of it being the Korean version of Shirokiya and parking is stressful is so on point! So here are the reasons why I come here. They have great kim chee! Sold in jars of assorted sizes, I get this for my kim chee fried rice. They also have a cold food counter with a bunch of banchan! You grab what you need in provided containers and they weight it and charge you accordingly. There is a food court with four restaurant counters. Eat there or take out. Pretty legit Korean food. They also have premade food packaged and ready to go right before the cash out stands. I love their Gimbap (Korean sushi): bulgogi, pickled daikon, carrots, choy sum, definitely sesame oil in there. So tasty!! And yummy mandoo. They also have a meat area. I go here to get sliced pork belly. Great prices throughout. Don't expect service, they are just at the wrap or restocking. Though when do you go to a supermarket and expect service right. Tip: there is a key place outside. They will duplicate even keys that say do not duplicate without question. There is a UPS store on the second floor. There is also more parking on the second level, entry towards the back right of the lot, I don't believe much people know this. read more

This is a fantastic Asian market for Korean groceries. The got a great selection of packaged, canned, bottled, and fresh produce to shop for as well as prepared Korean classics to help you prepare a meal, get a quick bite, or some lunch for later. I am a big fan of banchan and they have a huge variety at the open bar to self pack your own contain with as much or little as you may need. Everything is prepared authentically and is very fresh with high quality ingredients. One of my favorite things is the grab and go counter near the front with all the varieties of kimbap and other conveniently packaged food that are great for a snack, side addition to a meal, or a full meal depending on what you are hungry for and looks good. The parking is a bit of a challenge though. People who shop there seem to be crazy drivers who all want to park in the front and have no care for others around them. Do yourself a favor and park towards the side or on the roof top to avoid the mess. When working, there is an older guy directing traffic. Follow his instructions exactly. He knows what he is doing. read more

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Palama market has 3 locations. But my favorite is the Makaloa location even though it's smaller than King street location. Outside of the store reminds me of being in Korea. Palama store is one of the store in this very small two-story mall of different stores. Inside, right side of the store is the food court. You can get plate lunches of different Korean food. Left side of the store is where you can shop for different food things. If you like Korean side dishes, they have a buffet line of them. You can choose and pack them in a container. My favorite is the snack aisle that has Korean munches like shrimp chips. Parking is available for free but stalls are tight and traffic flow isn't so great sometimes. I wish they made a spacious entrance. So big careful. read more

Palama Supermarket - Campbell Early grapes - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Fresh produce, ready to eat Kim Bap, panchan bar with spicy tofu, taegu, chicken wings, and kim chi. Checkout is really fast. read more

Palama Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This Palama is definitely better than the one on King St. Better selections and quality. There's a good Korean fried/BBQ chicken place ready to order from (15 min) for takeout within the store. What I really liked about this Palama compared to the others is the butcher area appears cleaner and has more variety. Will definitely be coming back here on a regular basis. The Korean side dishes are good and there's a wide selection at reasonable prices. read more

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With the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, I set off on an adventure to find Korean drinks and snacks to compliment our celebration of the games. My first stop was Palama Supermarket. I had noticed this place and been by many times, but never stopped as it's next door to Don Quijote, one of my favorite grocery stores. The store is right off many major bus lines and an easy walk from Waikiki. Parking is free and plentiful since the roof is also added spaces. The store is smaller than it appears from the outside. Drinks are along the left, meats at the back, and produce to the right. The middle aisles are pre-packaged noodles and other goodies. There are a few small stores also inside including beauty, herbs, and to go food. This is a Korean grocery store with everything you could need if cooking that type of meal. The workers were friendly and happy to help me locate my items. Prices were reasonable to cheap, definitely a good option. It's worth checking out! read more

Palama Supermarket is great! It's one of the only Korean-specific markets in Honolulu, so it's a great stop for all your Korean grocery needs. I've been to Palama Supermarket several times and have always been happy. I recently stopped in with some friends to grab some dinner and boba at the food court, and I noticed that they had some fresh papaya for cheaper than anywhere else I've seen, which was perfect since I was planning to make chicken papaya soup for a big group of friends. I like their food bar at the back of the store where you can grab kimchi and other prepared Korean veggies like bean sprouts. Also available are hot foods like chicken and kimchi soup. So good! One of my favorite things about Palama Market is the fresh kim bap (Korean sushi), which is always available to grab and eat for a quick snack or to supplement a meal. One of my only issues is that parking is a pain. The private lot is pretty small, and waiting to get in or out can be a pain. If you're able, park nearby on the street if something is available and just walk over. Review 85 for 2017. read more

Palama Supermarket - Roll of kim bap for $4. I was so hungry I didn't remember to take a picture first. - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Easily the most stressful parking experience in Honolulu. I refuse to come here solo as I prefer to be dropped off or have an emotional backup buddy for what is sure to be a chaotic parking experience. There is a man in the parking lot with an orange vest and white gloves who's job is to help you park. I still haven't decided if he makes the entire situation more or less stressful with those gloves. I stopped in at Palama Supermarket to grab bento for lunch and banchan for the week. My hope was that this would be a more solid option than Keeaumoku Market a few blocks away. I love banchan with my meals at home and unfortunately, don't have a Korean grandmother to make it for me. They have a huge food bar with a mix of hot and cold food in the back, but when I saw it was open without a cover for each dish, my germaphobe side squealed openly. I. Just. Can't. I grabbed two Korean bentos for lunch along with some nori. Unfortunately, they were both disappointing and I barely made a dent in them before discarding them. The meats didn't have any flavor and even the rice was very mushy. Next time, I'll skip the bentos and bring a Korean speaking friend along with me to help pick out some of the packaged goods. I really wanted banchan, but I guess I'll have to find my own Korean grandmother instead. read more

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Best Korean supermarket. I get my pork and beef from here. Lots of cool snacks and Boba ice cream bars. read more

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Korean super market. Has most things you may need. I just wish they had a selection of nuts

The Korean food, peanuts, and other food items sold there are poor in quality and not fresh, as well as pricey. If they don't improve, they should not be allied to stay in business. read more

There are many businesses in this building so of course the parking lot gets pretty congested along with the drivers who I don't know how they got their licenses. Anyway, I went to the UPS store to drop off a box to be sent out and the line was long because only one person was working. After that since I was already parked, I went into the market to get a bite for lunch and ate it there. I walk out to my car and the elderly man who is the attendant there walks up to my car as I am trying to pull out of the stall and starts staring me down. I'm like, wth, so I put my window down and ask him what does he want? He tells me, you park too long! I'm like What?!?! Are you kidding me?!?! I was there no longer than an hour, maybe an hour and 15 minutes! I told him I went to UPS and the market to eat my freaking lunch! So dang rude!!! read more

Located close to the Don Quijote, this supermarket is focused on selling Korean foods. There are other small shops inside, but I didn't really paid much attention to them. When first walking in, there is a machine to take your temperature. I'm not sure if there is anyone close by to enforce that. There are some things that are Chinese and Japanese, but most are Korean products. The prices for most things a reasonable. The vegetables are fresh and looks better than other super markets. Stop by if you like to buy fresh vegetables or check out Korean foods. read more

They have some good deals! All the side dishes you could want. I also ordered a kalbi plate from the takeout counter- good but kalihi was just a little better. read more

Palama Supermarket - Kalbi plate - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This Korean supermarket with a few eateries is worthy a visit. Ordered one Kalbi plate and it was delicious. The beef was much thinker, juicier, and succulent than its competitors. More commendable was its low price, about $11.00! The photo of the Kalbi plate I uploaded did not show the two complimentary Kimche. Kalbi lovers give this place a try. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Do note that you do have to wait a little longer for your orders than other places, but it is well worth the wait. read more

Palama Supermarket - International Grocery Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I received very friendly customer service from Sunny. She helped me find all the ingredients I needed for my recipe. Very pleasant and informative! I will definitely return again and again. read more