I had no idea Fujiya Hawaii is still open for business. I was gifted these Pure Peanut Butter Mochi…read morefrom one of my students during Teachers appreciation week. It was sooo delicious! Soft, fresh mochi filled with crunchy peanut butter. Yum! I remember when they were on Waikamilo Road in Kalihi. If you didn't know, like me. They've relocated to the McCully area. Where mochi is continued to be made fresh and a window to see the making of it. The bright and colorful painted wall caught my attention. Great for taking selfies or pictures your purchases. There's three benches outside decorated with stickers that's available for purchase. Too cute! Fujiya Hawaii offers much more than delicious mochi. Such as iced cold drinks, locally made snacks, mochi leis, T-Shirts and the cutest stickers, to name a few things available for purchase. I asked a few questions and the pleasant lady that answered my questions was very helpful and offered me samples of the different flavors of Senbei & Japanese Okoshi- crispy puffed brown rice with macadamia nuts. That was really yummy! I had to add a bag to my order. By Supporting a locally and family owned business, that's been in business since in 1953. Fujiya Hawaii is one of the many locally owned businesses that's teamed up with American savings bank. When using your debit card, you'll save $5 off $35 and $10 off $70 purchase. Definitely stop by & you'll be happy that you did.

This charming little shop is very clean and offers a variety of mochi to choose from…read more We were greeted as soon as we walked in and was assisted right away. There was one employee working at the register and another in the back. The service was attentive and efficient although there was only one person on the floor. They carry a great assortment of mochi and manju, including some varieties that need to be refrigerated. In addition, they offer local favorites like li-hing gummy bears and assorted flavored sembei, giving you plenty of sweet and savory options to choose from. The employee at the register was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, happily sharing information about the different mochi flavors and offerings. Most importantly, the mochi here is absolutely delicious. During this visit, we ordered a Girls' Day pack and tried the chocolate ganache Oreo flavor which was amazing. The mochi was perfectly soft and paired beautifully with the rich chocolate ganache filling. My friend loved it so much that she went back the very next day to order more! If you love mochi, you really need to stop by. I highly recommended this shop.

We were driving by when I told my husband to pull over. One of the menu pics caught my eye. It was…read morebuy one get one free watermelon slushy. I love watermelon juice and had to get it. We got two for $9. It was soooo good and refreshing. They blend it with fresh watermelon and the watermelon was sweet. I want to go back and get more. They sell mostly Chinese food. They have some dim sum items and manapuas; both steamed and deep fried. I have to try some of their food next time I'm here. It looks really good in the pics. I wanted to order some food, but my hubby was rushing me out of there. We were illegally parked and couldn't stay long. They don't have parking. It's street parking only.

Ordered delivery. The tea cookie was drier than toast. Hard to choke it down, seriously need tea to…read moreeat it. Should be call tea biscitti instead. Got 2 red bean buns. So tiny for the price!! Like half the size of most manapua. And it was dry and hard. Like WTF. Ordered the steamed gau zee. This was just ok. Golden Duck does it wayyyy better for bigger ones with better filling at the same price. In all this place sucked lemons.

This wine shop was a recommendation by our hotel conceirge…read more Tucked away in a small shopping strip in the corner of Liholiho St and Wilder Ave is Vintage Wine Cellar. This wine shop is a treasure trove of imported wines, spirits, and beer. Their wine selection is decent and pricing reasonable especially in their champagne. They have a wonderful range of selections from France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, etc. They also carry wines from Washington, California, and Oregon. Their spirits selection was equally impressive! We were looking for a couple bottles to bring to dinner. We ended up getting a bottle or Vincent Wengier Chablis and Loriot-Pages Brut Champagne. These were based on recommendations by the staff. Service was amazing. The staff were very friendly and walked us through their collection and provided excellent recommendations.

Impressive place to purchase alcohol! Park in the Makiki Shopping Center and head down the stairs…read moreto the appropriately named wine cellar. But, they do not have just wines (a vast and impressive selection of, by the way)! I went to check out their whiskys and whiskeys, of which they have a very good selection of, but not too extensive. You do not go there to buy the cheap stuff, rather to look for something special or unique. Been there a couple times: first time we went the person behind the counter was way too helpful, almost forcing their knowledge on you when it wasn't warranted. The second time was met with a very friendly and non-intrusive but knowledgeable employee, which made me feel better about buying a few bottles of whiskey. I'd say prices are the same as other stores. Ambiance is great. If I go again, next time I'll check out their wine selection.

Ok so I forgot to check in when I went here but I must say... THIS PLACE IS AWESOME FOR SNACKS THAT…read moreYOU WANT WITH FLAVORS! TBH, I'm going back for more! Tastes so yummy and better than the ones we have in the regular stores. SORRY... but it's OUR opinion. Oh and their fruit snacks are pretty good too! ANYWHO, this place is worth TRYING and I'm not saying more cause I want to have them all to myself! HAHAHA! Nah nah but I'd rather YOU go in yourself to see it instead of listening to me on what I liked or thought. They have so much new and yummy flavored chips and I swear... it tastes GOOD! I got the buldak flavor, crab (MY FAVORITE), steak (my husbands choice), chicken, cucumber flavor, ketchup, lobster, chicken and then they have some others I didn't think to try like avocado or nori. I figured they'd be good for a second try. But the best was the apricot snacks! Idk ‍ it's probably because I needed it. But overall, it's NOT DRIED OUT! Not YET at least. Anywho, they've been out for about a year and they look as if they're not that busy. So, I'm hoping this will get MORE people to go here and visit to keep them open and so they CAN bring in MORE Asian snacks that we ALL wait for. Okie dokes! Thanks for reading and enjoy!

Hooray! One 2 Buy has added price tags to most of the items!…read more A number of items I looked at had English nutrition labels as well. Not everything, but it's a great improvement. The back of the store now has lights on. You can see in the back of the store. You no longer need to be apprehensive about venturing in the back of the previously unlit store. There is air conditioning, however, it doesn't seem to work well. I was in here for ten minutes and perspiring due to humidity and heat. I asked the one employee if she was uncomfortable in working in this heat. She replied that they are required to keep the front door open to let customers know it's open, so much of the cooled air escapes. It is crazy warm inside. Service is good. The one employee must stock, look out for customers and ring up sales. There is a half off table that I didn't observe in the past. Some of the drinks in the refrigerated section appear ready to burst. Overall, plus one star for labeling and price tags. I picked up a few sugar free and low calorie drinks to try here.

Went for imaging @ Castle Hospital today, the sweet technician said " we have a gift for you "…read more There were two choices...a bag of gourmet Hawaiian salt with herbs and spices or these onolicious chocolate pretzel bark with sea salt!!! I've been craving chocolate for sometime now so as soon as I had lunch, I anxiously took a bite of the bark. Wowwie! So generous with the chocolate! Luv da combo of sweet ,salty & crunchy!!! So fresh and delicious! Mahalo!

I ordered a birthday delivery which was cancelled the next day because the shop was closed. There…read morewas no indication that the shop was closed when I placed the order. I would have made other arrangements had I known. I missed the birthday date because of that.

This is my man's favorite place for Korean BBQ. It's your typical local Korean food, except their…read moreportions are quite generous! I always end up ordering the Peppa's Special, which is basically a mixed plate. You have the option of including rice or not. If out opt out of rice, you get an extra vegetable side! If I already have rice at home, I usually do this option. Speaking of vegetables, they have a good variety! If you go closer to closing time, it's very limited though since they seem to stop prepping. Peppas is located in Makiki, across the parking lot from Paula's Sports Cards, Etc.

Peppas Korean BBQ has been a favorite in our family for many years. Located in the McCully…read moreMarketplace and fronting Wilder avenue. There is always a small crowd waiting to order or for their food. Doesn't matter the time of day, there are always people! Wait is not long tho as the counter persons keep the line moving. And I have never had to wait more than a few minutes for my food to be cooked and served! Is this favorite place to sit and enjoy a meal...no. But it is one of my all time favorites for takeout after a long day. Service is always friendly. Portions are generous. Taste is on point. I can easily enjoy a plate for two or three meals. With the food being so tasty, I definitely dont mind! Favorites are the "yummie special" or the meat jun or seaweed soup. Entrees preferred with no rice which allows for an additional side of banchan. Yes please! Thank you Peppa's for consistently feeding the masses..!

What can I say? Every time I visit Hawaii, stopping by Foodland to pick up a Poke bowl is a MUST!…read moreThere's often times a line waiting for your number to be called, but it's all part of the fun and anticipation. The staff is super duper friendly, and happy to let you sample before committing to which poke(s) you want to order. Let's be honest, they all taste phenomenal and super fresh. Truly one of my favorite grocery stores ever. They have everything you need here. Hot food bar, cold food bar, snacks, drinks, essentials... and of course Aloha vibes.

I don't normally go to Foodland as I prefer poke from other places but I had to go to get Asato's!…read moreI got the strawberry and lychee flavors and they are sooo good. It's convenient to be able to pick up asato's there instead of go to their Pali location and sadly their Waikīkī location doesn't sell pints. The pickled lihing lychee flavor was the but I resisted as I more of a purest. My husband also fought his demons as he wanted the green river flavor. But the lychee was so good! Strawberry too! Asato's must be wizards because tell me how it's frozen yet remains light and soft (straight out of the freezer!) If you're ever there, go check um go! I'm only rating it 3 stars because traffic and parking are terrible and it's so crowded in the store. But I did get their Kara-oke chicken with miso shoyu (?) sauce. It was crispy and plentiful but I wouldn't describe it as delicious or craveable so I wouldn't order it again when I go back to get my asato's.

Absolutely loved the chicken katsu omakase at J Shop. The whole experience felt thoughtful,…read moreelevated, and still comforting in that way only really great Japanese-inspired food can be. The chicken katsu was the star -- perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and seasoned just right. What made it even better was the omakase presentation, where each course felt intentional and paced well, making the meal feel special from start to finish. Everything came together beautifully with great flavor, texture, and attention to detail. Service was friendly and the overall vibe made it feel like a fun, memorable dining experience rather than just another meal. Definitely a place I'd return to and recommend to anyone who appreciates a creative take on katsu done really well.

Who knew? By day,…read moreJ-Shop is a retail store selling imported fresh produce, meats and fish from Japan (tip- Thursdays are fresh fish delivery day) By night- an Izakaya serving great 'FRESH" food made upon order. And the price? Well, it's priced right! Seats about 12 people TOTAL. I might be shooting myself in the foot by revealing what I consider to be a great kept secret! OR. I must have been living under a rock NOT to have known about this place. (OK, I've been to the market during the day but never knew about the night time activities). I will caution the food takes time to get prepared so be on top of your order or it may get lost in the shuffle (or lost in sake) It's BYOB and like other izakaya with BYOB policy; be sure you bring some adult beverage for the chef and his workers. Sashimi Omakase? The best!