Lin's Hawaiian Snacks is a traditional Hawaiian candy store, featuring lots of local favorites like…read moredried 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!

Went to Lin's Hawaiian Snacks one day when we were in town and looking for a place that had icee…read morefloats and crackseed. There's a paid parking lot right next to the building. Kind of junk that you have to pay for parking especially because crackseed nowadays is also not cheap anymore so it's almost like a treat to be able to have it every so often. When we got there, there was quite a few people in there especially for a week day. We looked around, picked up some snacks, and saw cute little bags of snacks that you could buy for favors. And then checked out and also ordered our icee floats. You can get any flavor ice cream in your float. And you can also add lihing powder to it which is what my boyfriend did. Nice staff, clean in the inside, organized. Definitely someplace I would come if I'm needing a crackseed fix or an icee float and I'm in town.

Love the chichi dango…read more The last few times the flavored mochi was lumpy and the flavor tasted artificial. Still highly recommend their chichi dango which has not changed. We grab lbs to bring home and they keep well.

Every time I'm here I make sure to hit this place…read moreChichidango was so soft almost melts Also tried the peanut butter mochi The people are always polite and helpful Love the old school feel no need to be a Fancy the product does all the work for them

6/15/2025 Gifted a…read morebag of cookies from my oldest- Son picked them up in San Mateo- Anything made in Hawaii I'll try!

I came here to grab some snacks to take back home to California. It definitely wasn't the cheapest…read morebut I liked that they had penty of li hing candies and snacks to purchase. Their candies also seem to be pretty fresh. I probably spent over $50 in snacks to bring back and there hasn't been one that I didn't like yet. But they range from about $7-$9 a bag. It's good checking out if you are looking for snacks and want to gift anything. The people working there were nice and parking was easy since they have their own lot.

As the name implies, it literally sells only crackseed products. Every time we visit from the…read moremainland we pretty much come here to get our fix. This store is tiny but it has a wide selection, with and without Li Hing powder on it. My wife considers the crackseed here better than the ones they sell at ABC or Donki. The woman working there says they are shipped from China and Taiwan. We always go for the lemon strips and get a couple of small bags of Moys. Interestingly, this also seems to be the go to spot for the local kids. Every time we go, there are always kids coming in to get an Icee Slushie. For the brave, you can even get Li Hing powder on your icee! Located around a small cluster of small shops, cafes, and restaurants in the Kaimuki area, so one can make a little worthwhile trip out of it. The workers there are friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend :)

The old Crack Seed store in Kaimukii is a favorite of many locals. They still sell preserved fruits…read morefrom jars, the way it was sold when I was a Keiki (child). When I land on the island, this is one of the first places I regularly visit to pick up crack seed. Crack Seeds are snacks found in Hawaii. It originated in China. It is preserved and dried fruits that are flavored with salt, sugar and licorice. It's a mouthwatering island favorite. The store is very small, so I recommend checking the list of offerings outside of the store. A list with photos are on the window in front of the store. Write the name and number of the item and when you go into the store it will help speed your purchase.The store can get quite crowded when people are unsure of what they want, so knowing in advance helps the flow of customers. My favorites are Spicy Mangos and Li Hing Cherries.

STILL MY FAVORITE LOCAL-STYLE DIM SUM (MANAPUA) PLACE !!!…read more I don't think you'll go wrong ordering anything here. Try their Mai Tai Siu and Char Siu Siu. Did a DoorDash order and everything went smoothly.

On a Saturday morning took a drive out to China town from Ewa Beach for sum Dim Sum…read more My sister wanted to checkout another Dim Sum place, I had suggested this place instead. I remembered once a friend had gotten me some manapua and pork hash from here. Sing Cheong Yuan Bakery a store front for order and go. No indoor or outdoor seating. We arrived at about 8 am, there were a few people in line, it went quickly. The lady who helped me repeated my orders and got my orders correct. Very well organized and efficient service! My order box #1 2 steamed manapuas 2 baked manapuas 8 Pork hash 1 Rice cake Box #2 1 steamed Manapua 12 Pork hash 6 Half moon 2 Rice cakes 2 Red bean Mochi Let me say all of it was yummy! and if you like fresh & authentic tasting Dim Sum. I highly recommend this place. It was definitely worth the drive! Don't forget if you like the mustard dipping sauce you'll have to ask. Cost is .25 or .50 cents. I'm not sure exactly how this dipping sauce is made but it was a perfect mixture.

I love Carousel Candyland's hurricane popcorn. I always order it with extra butter and extra…read morefurikake. Today was definitely not extra. Ordered the same thing last week and there was a difference. Was still ono, but I was disappointed.

This spot makes the best fresh hurricane popcorn! They also have a wide selection of candies, many…read morecrack seed flavors, sushi shaped gummies, freeze dried ice cream bars and li hing peach rings. Service is usually pretty friendly but please be patient! There is a short wait as they prepare the fresh popcorn. The set up is such a cozy throwback to candy stores in the 80's and 90's, which make everything really accessible and easy to see without being overwhelmed. It's a cute store to stop by if you're ever at Kahala Mall.

Cue the music:…read more "Heaven, I'm in heaven And my heart beats so that I can hardly speak And I seem to find the happiness I seek When we're out together dancing, cheek to cheek." Fred Astaire - Cheek to Cheek Lyrics Music started to play in my mind as I entered this store. I wanted to dance the aisle and sing the song out loud as I explored the 18,000-square-foot store. It's a sweet tooth lover like me.....Heaven. This place is humungous. You will find something to please everyone's sweet tooth, from gummies, hard candy, chocolate, Pez, Pop Rocks, candy novelties, and more. I wish they had a Hawaii section where you can create your own mix of wet Li Hung Mui, lemon peel, Li Hung powder... and mix it with whatever candy you want. Having a section for local candy suppliers to shine or possibly pop-ups would be amazing. Discount: 10% off for military Location: Located on the fourth floor of Ala Moana. Photos: So many cute Hawaii-themed photo ops displays for your social media. Parking: Park by Target in the Mauka Wing and walk through. Service: Staff was positioned throughout the store. Everyone was nice. The cashier helping me was extra nice. He persuaded me to sign up for a free membership. Overall, a great place to please your sweet tooth.

IT'SUGAR is a leading specialty candy retailer founded in 2006 by Jeff Rubin, known for "sugar…read moreinnovations," lighthearted rebellion, and massive, themed candy selections. Operating over 100 locations, it offers an immersive "retailtainment" experience featuring pop-culture merchandise, giant candy items, and, notably, the world's first 3-story candy department store at American Dream in New Jersey. Yaaaas, we love us an IT'SUGAR! I've been to the one in Las Vegas and in Glendale (Arizona) and now I can add Honolulu to the list. I'll be honest and say I had no interest coming in at first but I saw they had a Sour Patch Kid sign outside and I walked in under the pretense that they were having a themed section for one of my favorite candies. They did not. Womp womp. Nonetheless, it was fun looking at all their fun offerings.

Shopping in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I was actually looking for the Aloha Trinket Box on Waialae Avenue when I saw this store, right there! Keep It Simple Honolulu Zero Waste is a trendy store with cool merchandise. You can find Aloha Collection items without standing in line at their stores when the new prints drop! They carried the new Moana print and both the pink and the green Hello Kitty prints! Yay! They also had jewelry, clothing, and empty containers for filling. Save the environment and reuse bottles and plastics! Select your favorite detergents, lotions, and hand soaps here! Staff were very welcoming, friendly, and helpful! Check them out and support local!

Love the jewelry & scents they have. Too bad I won't be coming back after being racially profiled &…read morefollowed around the shop this past Sunday with my friend. We were quite literally the only two local women in the store. So shame because the community in Kaimuki is very welcoming & a safe space for all people. Definitely check out the neighboring store Island Boy, where you aren't surveilled or judged :)

These 2 beauties are besties for sure they are really funny too Crack Seed Popcorn call to order…read moreand many other gifts toys and definitely Joys Thank you for making me laugh Marie

The place is filled with nic tacs, a little of this & a little of that then throw some crack seeds…read morein there! Wish it was more organized but it's not! It kinda reminds me of the old Cornets. Everything crammed into a small spot! Lady was just sitting there waiting for someone to ask for help or crack seeds.....lol! I won't be coming back I felt cluttered & tight but some people liked it I guess! I was hoping to find some popcorn but alas I didn't see any or maybe there was but I couldn't find it!

A must visit for anyone visiting the islands or locals on island. Big island candies at Ala Moana…read moreis located on the first floor near the center stage. You're always greeted with samples at the door, usually a cookie and a chocolate sample. Their chocolate and cookies are made out of Hilo Hawaii and flown to Oahu. Locally made and always fresh. They have an assortment of treats such as macadamia nut shortbread cookies dipped in various chocolates, brownies, rocky road chocolates, macadamia nut chocolates, pineapple manju, chocolate mints and cute gift sets as well. I have a relative that needs to watch her sugar intake and they have excellent no sugar added brownies, cookies and macadamia nut chocolates. For myself, I love everything here but my favorites are the dark and milk chocolate dipped shortbread cookies and macadamia nut chocolates. These are fantastic gifts to buy if visiting the islands. i buy treats from here to bring as gifts when visiting folks outside of Hawaii and often buy them for myself to eat!

My favorite cookie shop in Hawaii!! I personally think their quality is way better than Honolulu…read moreCookie Company and am so glad there's a location in Oahu. They give out samples as you enter, and you can always ask to try other things as well. They also have a rewards program. For every $5 spent, you get a little stamp. I feel like they're pretty liberal with their stamps and round up. Once you complete the card, you get $5 off or you can opt for a cooler bag. Boxes are always very cute and they seem to have frequent collabs with other businesses.