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.

Nisshodo is an old-school mom-and-pop shop making handmade mochi treats. Tucked away among…read morewarehouses not far from Costco and the airport, it's easy to miss--but I always make a point to stop here and bring home mochi as souvenirs for family. It never disappoints! They make some of the softest, pillowy mochi you'll ever have. Their most popular is the chi chi dango, individually wrapped like little candies. But don't miss the lychee, lilikoi, and Melona flavors either!

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.

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 :)

I had a great time here ahaha. They have a large variety of preserved fruit with and without li…read morehing. The employees here were nice and explained the flavor profile of each of their products. I ended up getting the spicy mango, li hing mui, lychee candy with li hing powder, and pineapple with li hing. I loved all of it but the standout to me personally were the chili mango. It's sweet, tangy, and has a nice kick. I wish I bought more of their stuff to take home! Will be back when I'm back in Honolulu!

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.

A great spot for dim sum, manapuas, and crack seed!…read more Sing Cheong Yuan is definitely worth a stop if you're craving dim sum. They have a great variety, and everything we tried was delicious. I also love that they carry such a great selection of crack seed, it's always fun to browse the different varieties and find an old favorite or something new to try. Parking can be a little challenging, but there's an easy solution: just park in the municipal lot across the street and save yourself the hassle. Definitely recommended for dim sum, manapuas, and crack seed. A great place to satisfy those local-style cravings!

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.

The lihing and lemon peel gummies here are seriously addicting - the perfect mix of sweet, salty,…read moreand tangy that keeps you reaching for more. The 3D gummies are my favorite pick; they've got that ideal chewy-but-soft texture that hits just right. The hurricane popcorn is solid too! The butter flavor and furikake combo are tasty, though I wish the mochi crunch had a bit more crunch. Also, the kernels they use here a pretty small. Still, it's a snack-worthy spot when you're craving those classic local flavors. I still prefer the popcorn at Iniki more because of the size, kernels and flavor.

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!

Located in Kaimuki on the Mauka side of Waialae Ave. Didn't see a dedicated parking lot but there…read moreis free street parking available all around. After parking you'll walk to Waialae Ave to enter their front door. The store is very cute, with a mish mash of items like jewelry, aromatherapy, clothing, ecologically friendly cloths, even a candy area. Welcomed by Brandy, she made sure we knew about the deals and how it worked, answered all our questions and was very sweet and personable. We were there on a Saturday so the place was somewhat busy but the line at cashier moved quickly. We make it a point to purchase at least one item from these small local boutiques so we bought the car aroma bottles which were on sale and only $5 when we bring back to fill up. Brandy showed us how to uncap, turn upside down then cap again, comes with a cute tie to hang in your car. Lots of fragrances to sample!

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.