Lina's Lei & Flowers

I was actually looking for a different lei shop originally but i didn't want to walk in front of the gaggle of men sitting along the side walk so i crossed the street to see what Lina's had to offer. I knew I wanted a pikake lei for mom's birthday and immediately saw it in the case. She had so many different offerings of lei which was awesome. So many different varieties and colors to choose from. Triple strand pikake lei for $35! The lady there was so helpful too, bc I wanted an additional lei to compliment the white of the pikake but not take away from the fragrance, so we went with a deep purple orchid, $35. So very reasonably priced IMHO. There's street parking if you're lucky and a parking lot across the street

Beautiful selection of leis but you need to be careful. Some times there are bruised petals so you may want to check the leis before purchasing. Of all the stands on Mauna Kea St they may possibly have the worst customer service. Do not try to photograph leis. They will ask you to FaceTime. Definitely do not try to open a refrigerator door or you will get a verbal lashing. I felt the wrath of the owner when I inadvertently did that by mistake. Will try to avoid going here now unless I can't find what I need anywhere else.

Went all over China town to look for leis for Mother's Day and this was the only shop that had pikake, and the ginger leis we needed, the girl was super friendly and although flower and leis are so expensive these days, the prices were reasonable. This is where I'm gonna check first before the other places.

I went to get a haku lei for a funeral last minute and this place was the only place that got what i wanted so i had no choice but to get it.Service was not great. I wasn't allowed to open the fridge to look at the haku leis. You had to just pick by pointing and he gives it to you. The haku was for the same day and I got it in the morning and put it in my fridge but by the evening service it was all dried and dying. I am hot sure if it was fresh like he said. The haku lei was 35 dollars and it did look good but value wasn't great. It didn't last long.

This is our go-to lei shop. It's right at the corner of Beretania and Mauna Kea in Chinatown. Usually if there's a spot open in the front, I'll just pull right up and get in and out of the shop quickly. If it does get busy, there is a parking area right across the street. The flowers and leis are always fresh and look beautiful. The smell of the ginger and tuberose leis are soo good. They really know how to make a lei and arrangements here. It's always so presentable and full. I feel really happy when I'm able to gift someone special a nice lei or haku. Price points are really reasonable and will definitely be a better deal compared to larger "flower shops." There was one time when I messed up and went on Mother's Day. I meant to go the day before, for more selection. On this day, the selection was slim pickings (DUH!), but I picked up a couple of leis, $50 a piece. Priced a little higher, of course and I had to bite the bullet on it. To be honest, when we gifted our moms with the leis, the leis were amazing. It was worth it. Besides, what's $50 when our mom's do so much for us!?! The people here are friendly as well. Oh, and don't open the doors. See which one you want and let them know. They'll grab it for you!We really love this shop for selection, freshness, and can't beat the pricing. We know that we will always find the perfect lei for the occasion here.

I love this place, it is so convenient and you pull right up and pick up your order or buy lei in just a few minutes. I bought beautiful lei for my uncle and auntie golden anniversary and again for our pastors 10year anniversary and new roles. Sometimes I even treat myself to a lei from their day old case. They don't sell old lei and even the day old case looks fresh and lasts easily a whole day or two without wilting. I hope as the pandemic fades more people will give lei again, it's a part of the Aloha spirit I treasure

Lina's Lei & Flowers is a small shop by the corner of N. Beretania Street and Manuakea Street, next to Duc's Bistro. They had the best selection of haku (lei po'o) available in the fridge. It comes in all different colors and different types of flowers. I was specifically looking for a haku made with orchids and they had one available that afternoon. The haku was $25 and it still looked fresh on the 2nd day of wearing it. This was an excellent gift and the haku looked amazing in the photos.For parking, you can pull up on the side of the curb and quickly run in, buy your lei, haku, or flowers and come back out. The street parking in Chinatown is always full and I rarely find metered parking. If you plan to do a lot of shopping in Chinatown, I suggest parking in the Cultural Plaza parking lot or one of the Chinatown municipal parking lots.

I like this lei shop because of the fair prices, selection and parking. There is usually one spot "loading zone" right in front of her shop. And if not right across the street. However be aware. Do not open the glass refrigerator doors. Look through the glass. She is all weird about people standing with the refrigerator door open. She's turns all cranky and she has no manners or tack about it. She is awful. It's like a switch flips. She really needs to either get new refrigerator or quit SNAPPING at people and learn a better way to express herself. If it wasn't for her Rudeness I would give it 5 starts, otherwise it's a great spot.

Considering I loved coming to this Lei stand because of the prices , I will no longer be coming here due to one reason only, the RUDE obnoxious older lady who works there. I went in, looked through the Refrigerator glass for Lei's and was so zoned out in looking at the Lei that I did not see the obvious sign that says Do not Open Refrigerator. Lady starts yelling at me and I apologized as it was totally my fault for not noticing the sign. After apologizing numerous times, Lady continues to yell and says "How did you not see the sign, it's right there!" Mind you, she was also on the phone while yelling and a customer waiting to pay. I than decided to take my business elsewhere because this level of utter disregard for customers is uncalled for. Go elsewhere if you don't want to encounter bad service!! There are numerous lei shops in that area that have much better service and nice workers!

RUDE RUDE RUDE!Went there to order lei & boutonniere on Sunday for pickup on Friday. Lady there said we don't take orders just come that day and pick up. I said ok but what about the boutonniere? She said just come and get if we have. WTH? How can you go to a formal event and maybe have flowers??? I went down the street to Shirley's who was more than happy to take my order and my money.