Waikiki Market

Waikiki Market is a great little find in the heart of Waikiki! If you're looking for fresh poke, this spot does not disappoint--there are plenty of fresh options to choose from, similar to what you'd find at Foodland. Whether you're in the mood for classic ahi poke or something a bit more adventurous, they've got you covered with quality ingredients and delicious flavors.Beyond the poke, they have a fantastic fresh malasada and bake shop that's perfect for a sweet treat. Their plate lunches are a great option for a quick, tasty meal, and you'll find a wide variety of local foods and drinks that are perfect for your stay in Waikiki or even to take home as a souvenir.Yes, prices are a bit on the higher side, but they're in line with what you'd expect for the area. The convenience and quality make it well worth it. Whether you're stocking up for a beach day or just grabbing a bite to eat, Waikiki Market is definitely worth checking out. Highly recommend!

It was recommended to me to check this place out for a poke bowl and I was generally not disappointed. I appreciated the fact that they have a variety of poke options and gave samples of those options; it definitely helped in choosing which route to go. As far as the poke bowl itself went; while I enjoyed the hefty scoop of poke -- outside of that, there wasn't much else to the dish. Firstly I was only given the option of brown v. white rice as a base; I would have much rather had a salad as an option. Secondly; you get to add only one topping, and finally an option to sprinkle on 1 of 3 seasonings.So overall; judging this place for a simple poke bowl consisting of a scoop of poke on rice with a little side - I think 4 stars is an adequate rating for the price charged. If they gave more topping options for the same price I would likely give them 5 stars. Also no real ambiance since it's served in a market/grocery store - you take your order to-go and can eat outside the store or somewhere else.Don't know if I'd necessarily come back to this place; I may take a shot and try another poke joint given all the infinite options Waikiki has to offer when it comes to poke options.

I wanted to like this place because it's new and convenient location in Honolulu...I came to buy some poke. I stood there waiting for a long while but no one even acknowledged me or said hi. The two girls working there were busy poking toothpicks into poke in the display case and putting it in their mouths!!It was really unprofessional and unsanitary. Not only were they not helpful and lazy, but they were just eating what they're supposed to be selling. I couldn't believe people like this have a job... it was disgusting

Waikiki Market is like a mix between Foodland and a fancy food hall--plenty of grab-and-go meals, fresh produce, and all the essentials.It's located on the second floor of the Lilia building, and while parking can be a little tricky (it is Waikiki so you'll be paying to park anywhere). The poke bar is stocked with fresh ahi, salmon, and hamachi, and the plate lunch section is packed with local comfort foods. There's even a malasada station with a bunch of different flavors. The bakery section has flatbreads and pastries. There's a casual outdoor seating area overlooking Kuhio Ave to eat and you can hear the live music from downstairs!They have a solid selection of fresh produce, snacks and drinks. Prices are a little higher than what you'd find outside of Waikiki, but it's not ridiculous.

What looks like Foodland, smells like Foodland, has poke that tastes like Foodland's, but is not Foodland? Waikiki Market, that's what. So apparently Food Pantry rebranded itself after this high rise sprouted up in Waikiki. Boyyyy do I miss the old food pantry. This is nothing but like the old food pantry. The food pantry offered discounts and felt like a neighborhood grocery store. This is called Waikiki market and it sells alllll the things you'd find at Foodland, with an extra bougie flair, but it's NOT FOODLAND. Don't be like me and buy Foodland gift cards and expect to be able to use them here. Nope. It's not associated with Foodland. You'd perhaps think that "Kahala mkt" would therefore be associated with Waikiki Market... again, you'd be wrong. Because Kahala Mkt is a foodland. And Waikiki Market is not. Seems sketchy right? I know I'm confused and I'm sure other people would be too. Only tourists shop here and prices are high. You're better off going to the real Foodland or Kahala Mkt or stopping at Times or Safeway. I even prefer Don Quijote over this place. Heck, there's even a Target across the street now that I'd probably go to before coming back here.

Came here for poke on our last day and was so pleasantly surprised! The poke station started at 10am on the Sunday we went and there was such a great variety of different types of poke / marinade. It wasn't very busy so the staff actually allowed us to sample some before picking out what we wanted. I got the rainbow poke and furikake tuna and both were incredibly fresh and delicious. Would definitely recommend for takeout poke! And much closer to our hotel than foodland.

First stop of the trip to get poke :) loved the ahi and salmon poke. I crave for fresh poke. We walked around the store and it was very clean and organized. Also, bought a few drinks - unsweetened green tea, sparkling coconut water with pineapple, and coconut milk. There is a seating area outside so we enjoyed the poke and drinks here. It was a good start of the trip to get poke here.

Pros: convenient in the downtown area, made to order hot food options, generous poke samples before you buy Cons: really expensive!! This is definitely a bougie store that takes advantage of all the tourists. Better to go over to Foodland or Times to get your groceries

The ahi poke bowl combo was top tier for a quick easy pick up! Many options for pick up meals, snacks, and drinks! Service was very interesting as I did buy a beer and was told I could not drink it on their patio with my food. They were very nice about the situation but overall it just doesn't make sense to me if you bought it all from their store. So just a heads up! I got the surf and turf bowl. The marinated garlic was a very pleasant snack! The store was very clean and nice! Love the organization of the store! Overall I'd definitely come back for the ahi poke bowls!

Nice specialty grocery store. Good for grab-n-go from their poke, hot bar (which usually has 4 plates to choose from), bakery and rice bowls. Always see sushi, musubi, edamame, poke and cut fruit and sometimes hot items like chicken and rice packaged to go. Some local nuts and chocolate, decent chip selection as well as wine and beer. Friendly staff. I liked the poke a lot, as well as the fruit. Dry goods are over priced. Rice bowl was just a glorified fried rice...I wanted a lot more meat and veggies. A salad bar would be a great addition