This little market has tons of options for prepared foods. A great place to pickup dinner, but…read moreparking is tight. It's not a super convenient location for me, but I happened to have to be at the nearby park. It isn't too crowded but there's definitely a good amount of people around. I've been there twice, to the hand roll spot and the burger/sandwich truck (Hungry Jon's). Hungry Jon's is so good! Would definitely return to this market for Hungry Jon's.

Makiki Farmers Market is small with a lot of charm. It's mostly restaurant tents and food trucks…read morewith one or two produce vendors. Since the farmers market is pretty small, the service is always friendly. I recently ordered a sushi roll from one of the vendors, and when my food was ready, he came looking for me to deliver rather than me having to go back to see if my order was done. Some of the offerings at Makiki Farmers Market include: Thai, baked goods, sushi, pies, produce, desserts, stuffed breads, and Mexican. The farmers market is open Thursday afternoons/evenings in the parking lot of St Clement's Episcopal Church. Very limited street parking. Some cars park in the lot at nearby Makiki Park, which is open to the public.

Grocery shopping in Chinatown, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. My friend, Mrs. Wong, wanted to buy Won Bok (Chinese cabbage) to use as an ingredient in her Jai (Monk's Food - a vegetarian dish that's eaten especially at Lunar New Year). She kept saying that she wanted the "small kind". I have no idea why... Easier to cut up? We ended up at U & M Produce because she used to come here with her late husband (RIP Mr. Wong). U & M Produce is located on King Street where we had parked for free on an early Sunday morning. Mrs. Wong found a pre-packaged bag of three Chinese cabbage and was really happy. She paid cash because it was a reasonable price. The cashier was very nice and let me take a photo of the cabbages on the scale. LOL! The store was so crowded - UHG! I didn't want to go inside. I just waited on the sidewalk! I'll go back and browse later...

When you go to certain produce stores in Chinatown, usually each one of them has something unique…read morethat others do not have, and U&M fits that bill. This store is located next to the Yat Tung Noodle Factory, across Oahu Market. The store doesn't have the brightest of lighting, but it's pretty well organized and you can tell it wants to showcase the produce. U&M offers a lot of vegetables, produce, and dry and packaged goods that you won't find at other stores. They also prepackaged a lot of its vegetables and even precut some of the big squashes or pineapples so customers don't need to purchase a giant size squash. The owner is a really nice man, and he picks up fresh produce almost everyday that's flown here directly from California. His staff are very hardworking and they're all friendly. You know, I've never asked him for U&M stands for. I just always think "you and me" lol. I'll ask him next time.

Farmers Market find…read more.. After a very long work week with many issues I decided to visit our local farmers market at Kaka'ako and with lots of choices it's so difficult to decide especially with some that are quite particular in taste not wanting the usual morning meal I decided on the Mazemen at Ezogiku Ramen. You can find them every Saturday 8am-12 noon at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market at the 919 side the opposite of Kewalo Basin and with some seatings available right at their storefront as well enjoying it al is very quick and easy. Mazemen is a broth-less ramen so there no worries of some hot soup though there is broth at the bottom hence "maze" means mix in Japanese as there's broth at the bottom. There was a choice of three Original, Curry and Vegan Tofu so I chose curry and is topped so beautiful that I had to capture before he covers it as it may get messed up in transit though as I watched my friend consume it all I'd say it was good and a success. The service is nice and friendly along with the whole farmers market vibe though come early to beat the crowd and you'll find seats easily along with the heat as it does get pretty hot but a great find for a quick and easy meal. Thank you!

Churning out soybean curds since 1950, the operation has always been a family business, focused on…read moreusing high-quality ingredients while keeping the process as simple as possible. No added preservatives mean that none of the products are exported, meaning that they will always be solely local treasures. Luckily, these gems are easy to plunder, found in any grocery store worth its square footage on the island and of course, directly from their factory in Kalihi. Don't let the brand name fool you: They make much more than just bean curd cakes in that unassuming downtown factory. In addition to okara, soymilk, and konnyaku, their natto could be considered something of a game changer, since almost all commercial varieties are frustratingly pre-seasoned with bonito dashi. Long ago I had given up on enjoying this admittedly polarizing pleasure, but Aloha Tofu's delightfully slimy little number is 100% vegan, through and through. For the uninitiated, it's generally a love or hate experience, with little space for ambiguity, although one of the best ways to ease into natto appreciation is with the aid of piping hot miso soup. The warm broth helps dissolve the stringy stickiness, while the miso paste pairs harmoniously with the funky, fermented whole soybean flavor. Even if you've found it hard to swallow before, a better brand can make all the difference in the world.

Went on a random Sunday around 10:30am and there was a line out the door! They only have space for…read moreone customer at a time for takeout, and you can see into the factory floor with people making the tofu products. - Unfortunately, they were out of the cookies by the time we got there - Yudofu: For the price of the large compared to the small, I think it's worth it if you're willing to eat tofu for a week straight! Light and versatile for sweet or savory meals. - Soymilk: If you like soymilk, you'll like theirs. It's unsweetened and has a strong soy flavor. - Also purchased their aburage, firm tofu, and soy sauce.

I started my subsription with Local I'a probably.. a year ago? A few months ago? I absolutely love…read morelove love them. Tucked away right behind Mud Hen Water in Kaimuki, their entrance is small and kind of easy to miss. There are a few parking spots in front & a small door leading to some amazing fish. I believe you can walk in and buy fish/seafood by the pound, but I actually have a subscription where I pay X amount per month & get a "fair share" of fish per every 2 weeks. You can play around with the portion sizes and frequency too. I think currently I receive 1-1.5 lb of fish per share of whatever the catch of the week is. I absolutely love the fish I receive from Ashley. You know it's fresh, it's sustainable and proceeds go directly to local fisherman. Over the past few months, I have received so many different types of fish. Some common fish I see are sashimi grade mahi mahi, ono, and ahi. Sometimes the fishermen will bring in invasive species & I always try to grab those. I've picked up whole kanpachi and whole opakapaka. It's always a fun challenge to try and clean & break down a whole fish lol. I think the craziest thing I picked up from Ashley was mahimahi head & bones. It was actually offered for free, I ended up making mahi dashi and then picked off of the meat for lunch. On Saturday I picked up some sashimi grade striped marlin & a whole octopus. I made a marlin carpaccio and grilled octopus for dinner :) I just love how Ashley and the team make it easy for us to be more connected with our local food source. Although it's a tad more expensive than buying fish at a convenience store, it is nice to know that all the fish is coming from our local fishermen from our shores.

First heard about this business from farmers market. They would have really good prices on fresh…read moreand frozen fish. This brick and mortar store is located right behind Mud Hen Water. Just turn into the parking lot and their entrance is at the end of it. Love their sashimi grade ahi. They have some good ahi Jerky, fish gumbo, etc. They even sell doggy treats. Best to call to see what fish they have as they do sell out from time to time. They are open Thursday - Sunday 10am-2pm.

We went to the market on a Friday and it was okay. Not a big market, you can clearly see all the…read morevendors as you enter and see the first one. You may argue that the fort street mall can be an extension of the market in some ways, but that's mostly just more food. There was one vendor selling fresh produce and a bit of others: breads, honey/condiments, catering sandwich one, and maybe two others selling crafty goods and accessories. Probably wouldn't make plans just to go here but if you happen to be by when they are open, might be a nice walk at the very least.

Farmers Market in Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I remember that this Farmers Market was busier, more crowded, and filled with vendors a few years ago... Today, 12-23-22, there were about seven vendors: two were produce vendors; two were jewelry; one was plants; and two were tote bags/shirts. Hmmm... I was thinking about the last-minute Christmas shoppers... Because it was kind of empty... Maybe I was too early in the day? Do they all visit on their lunch break? I had parked at Walmart (entrance on Bethel Street). I had two hours of parking with a purchase of $20 or more, so, I thought I'd take a look at this Farmers Market. The fresh produce was sure tempting. However, I resisted and returned to my car with my Walmart purchase! Maybe I'll return if I need some gifts! Note: this Farmers Market is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 7am to about 1pm.

Love their food. Everything is so delicious. My favorite is the potato ball and taki bowl are my…read morefaves. The sauces i could drink. And they're vegan. What??!!

My first time visiting their booth at Kakaako Farmers Market and finally meeting Leann! The potato…read moreball and birria bowl are . So delicious! All their dishes look great. Look forward to trying them all!

After reading John N.'s review of this place earlier this month and because I do most of my produce…read moreshopping in Chinatown I just had to check this place out. As the stereotypical Chinese I want things fresh and cheap. Yikes, not sure if that was phrased properly........ Okay, let's start again. When shopping there are 2 factors for me: freshness and economical. And now that we are more conscientious of our health organic is the way to go. So when you factor those 3 together, B I Farm is the place to shop. Located in the far back stall of Maunakea Marketplace (as you enter from the doors that are facing North Hotel Street) B I Farms have their harvest on tables nicely displayed with handwritten prices. In the handful of times I've shopped here the produce are fresh and alive - - when you pick up a bunch of veggies they are not wilted and dried out. They mostly carry vegetables but do carry some fruits (bananas and papayas) depending on availability. As mentioned in John N.'s review, you need to come here early because they get "raided" by the regulars who shop here. Unfortunately, I usually don't make it to Chinatown until after 9am so I pretty much select from their "leftovers". So for you shoppers who are looking for fresh and cheap......I mean, if you're looking for freshness, economical and organic - - then this is the place for you. NOTES: 1) Typical Chinatown parking. You need to either find meter parking or at the municipal lots. With the police substation nearby, I don't recommend you to park on the streets because there are MANY loading zones and you'll get ticketed if you park in these areas. 2) CASH only. 3) They are open daily but keep in mind that Maunakea Marketplace is closed on some MAJOR holidays and when this happens, the gates are closed so vendors and stalls are also closed.

Best place in Chinatown to get vegetables, often at only $1.00 a bunch! Owner is Vietnamese lady…read morewho owns her farm on North Shore, fresh, fresh, freshhhhhh vegetables all the time and herbs, also only a dollar, always fresh never wilted like other stands. MUST GO THER EARLY IN THE MORNING OR THE PLACE WILL BE EMPTY! Her produce is that good! I've spent time comparing to other vendors and nothing can compare!!! WARNING: closed on Tuesdays! B. I. Farms is on Hotel street, right past the bus stop. Try them out! You won't regret buying your vegetables for $1.00 from there. I love making stir fry with all the produce I get there!