Bo Wah Trading

Nice store to get most of your Chinese foods and ingredients. Staff are helpful in finding what you need and answering your questions.Use cash if you can. Credit cards will have additional fees.

SPICY SEAFOOD CUP-NOODLES?!, BLACK PEPPER CRAB CUP-NOODLES?! YES!!! I Buy Them By The Box! So Far, it cost $46.00 for a box of 24... Am I crazy? NO! It's Good Stuff... The noodles fill the whole container. Not like the USA brand where the noodles is only half the cup... Not to mention, this place has a plethora of Chinese ingredients to make that FIRE Chili Oil and many more Chinese Products... I've Been here about 5 times now... Always loading up on my Cup-Noodles... I love the variety this place has to offer.... The gentlemen at the cash registered is always helpful and friendly.. When you enter this establishment, you know you're getting authentic products from mainland China..

After a Google search for MuShu wrappers turned up zilch at the three stores in the Pearl City & Aiea area I texted Paul C aka the Yelp Unofficial Mayor of Chinatown for his expertise. He recommended Bo Wah Trading as the most likely store to have this item and said he'd be in the area over the weekend and would let me know.These wrappers are used in a family favorite dish that my son was wanting to make and was even willing to make them from scratch. I told him to wait and see if Paul could track them down before he went in that direction. As promised Paul texted me a pic of the wraps he found in Chinatown at this store over the weekend. Bo Wah Trading on Maunakea in Chinatown was where I went to purchase the MooShu wraps. Only $3.50 tax included. Parked right in front of the store, illegally like everyone else, turned on my flashers like everyone else and ran into the store. There was a freezer case literally six inches inside and I could see the wrappers. Grabbed four packages, two steps to checkout, gave the Chinese guy $20 bill, got my change and I was back in my car I swear less than two minutes. You can't make them that cheap or that fast! Big thanks and shout out to Paul, YOU'RE THE MAN! Friday night my son made MuShu pork....it was outstanding. These wraps are the same ones you get with your order at any Chinese restaurant that has it on the menu, twelve to a package.

I was having lunch in Chinatown and remembered that I needed red vinegar for my wonton noodles and crab. I called my mom and she said that they sell it at this store. I looked around and they had whatever Chinese items your heart desires. I grew up eating those eggrolls, shrimp noodles and many other things in this place. I finally located the red vinegar on the bottom shelf. The red vinegar was listed at $3.75. However, when I went to pay the boss told the cashier that it recently increased to $3.99. I wasn't sure if they were trying to nickel and dime me since I don't really look Chinese and didn't speak Chinese to them. I could have said something, but it wasn't worth it for 24 cents and they don't charge tax.

This is one of my favorite stores in Chinatown. Granted, the aisles are a tad bit crowded so beware and walk carefully, hence the 4. For supplies, though, it rates high for me personally. My go to for cough syrup, cough drops, ginger tea, and jasmine tea pearls that unfurl in your hot water like a long trellis of aromatic sweetness. Great with the sweet meats (sugar cured fruits and vegetables) when pouring tea for parents and elders at New Year's and weddings. (The main man knows exactly what you're asking for if you just say you need cough syrup or drops, cause I don't speak Chinese, either!)

Found a Wok for our outdoor stove. Excited to make some chinese dishes! I asked for some recommendations and they were helpful.

Thank goodness that Bo Wah Trading is still here and in business as the COVID restrictions really knocked a lot of businesses out. I still shop here and stock up for my Chinese teas and other delectables on my rare visits to Chinatown from Central Oahu. Unfortunately, they stopped offering those Chinaman's straw hats a long, long time ago and my old hat is falling apart, and I haven't seen it in any other store here. Bare in mind that you still have to spend a specified minimum amount in order to use your credit card, and they will charge you the general excise tax on your purchase. They don't charge the excise tax if you pay cash.

I was on the hunt for some thick rice noodles for dinner, and Bo Wah Trading saved the day! The man at the front desk, who I assume is the owner, was very kind.Prices are fair and there is a large range of Asian products! If I'm ever brave enough to venture into Chinatown again, I will most definitely support this local business again.

I really don't go into Chinatown very much unless it's for work, or if my dad needs something in particular.If you ever need something unique from an Asian store, may I suggest you check out Bo Wah Trading Co. in Chinatown. Located on Maunakea Street, just a few doors up from "Nam Fong", or if you know where "Bread House" is, it's just next door from Bread House.Bo Wah Trading Co. sells an array of Asian grocery items, household products, health ointments, & seasonal items like fireworks and mooncakes.Since I was taking my dad around town for a few errands today, since we were near the Chinatown area, I asked my pops if he wanted to stop by Bo Wah?Of course my dad was down, so I pulled up my car up in front of the store, & kept the engine running while I waited for my pops to run inside to pick up a few items.Although the owner of this business (Mr. Au) had passed away a few years ago, a couple of his sons took over the store and continued his legacy. My dad told me while he was shopping inside of Bo Wah today, one of the owner's son greeted my dad, as he hadn't seen my dad for about 3 years (I think he thought my dad had croaked, Lol!).I guess when Covid-19 started, my dad tried to minimize his contact with the public, but it's always great to be recognized and get great service!Getting to Bo Wah can be difficult at times, as parking in Chinatown can be rough. If you're lucky enough, there are a few municipal parking lots within the Chinatown neighborhood, and the parking rates are pretty reasonable.Also, metered street parking is available, but you just have to roll the dice on that.Bo Wah does an excellent job of keeping the store neat & tighty! And upon watching the store from my car, I noticed that a lot of patrons inside of the store were pretty good about wearing their mask while shopping inside of Bo Wah. GOOD JOB! Lol!If you're looking for an Asian item that you can't find in a regular store, may I suggest you check out Bo Wah Trading Co. in the heart of Chinatown.

I was looking far a particular rice chow fun type of noodles. Thanks to fellow Yelper Paul C. He have mentioned in his previous review when looking for something most likely Bo Wah Trading will have it . He was right I asked one the salesperson if they had something like rice chow fun noodle he showed me exactly where it was . Very friendly and efficient workers there even though they was talking in Chinese. Also since I was there I browse around and believe it or not this place has a lots of stuff.From steam basket like the one they use for dim sum and also big woks. All kinds of ladles with screen to drain noodles or pastas . Also they sell Sriracha and the big bottle for $6.99 way cheap than the supermarkets. Support local and especially small businesses