Hawaii Supermarket

My new all time favorite asian supermarket in all of LA + 626 area.It's a Chinese + Vietnames store combo, never have i ever seen this. Everywhere else you go 99 ranch is only Chinese, hmart only Korean.But this combo lends itself to the most expansive selection of exotic fruits, veggies, multiple variations of these fruits veggies. Lowest prices, huge selection of household items, pots pans utensil selection lends to multiple aisles as well,Also I believe it's the viet culture that indulges more in drinks and alcohol because the front part of the store is dominated by a huge section of wines, hard spirits dark liquor etc and tons of premium alcohol brands and bottles tooTheir frozen section is extremely clean and the largest selection i have seen however the labels and price tags are extremely low to the ground meaning you have to bend your neck and your height to see it, it is completely see through but you really cant see the labels, price or item title without bending your neck.The fresh meat selection was decent not the largest however their seafood and seafood live tanks were huge, tons of crab variants, 3 styles of live turtles, lots of fishes.They also have the largest sauces and noodles selection i have seen.I have heard people have a hard time parking from everyone's review but i was able to snag a spot immediately, even if it was hard to park this store has so much volume i can't imagine you would wait longer than 2-3 minutes as people are constantly going in and out the store.I am going to visit this store as my regular shop for now as the selection was the most impressive to me and never left me feeling like i was missing one ingredient that i could not find no matter how unique.

Honestly, this is a bit of a hole in the wall market so if you're a little bit of a clean freak or want things shelved a certain way or want your items brightly lit in a pristine environment I would recommend another market like 99 ranch or Hmart for your ethnic goods. Parking at Hawaii market can get tricky but it's popular for a reason-- it also serves as a wholesaler so you will find random niche / unique food items that might scare /or amuse the average Westerner lol. I usually love browsing this store because of its collection. It has one of the bigger Japanese selection of drug store items (like sunblock, face masks, shampoo, etc) for a non-Japanese store. They have a decent selection for fish/ meat. I usually would buy veggies elsewhere though.

This is pretty much my childhood supermarket. I used to come here a lot as a kid with my parents. Great place for asian veggies and it used to be my go to place for all the cup noodles! More recently, I purchased alcohol here and prices are actually super reasonable. They also have balut from what I remember and durig COVID, they were giving out a bunch of hand sanitizer. Overall, good place to shop for groceries but I cant say its the ultimate freshest. All I can say is it is good enough and has everything you probably need for an asian meal.Parking can get pretty hectic but it's manageable.

A must stop for locals visiting CA for omiyage, and to refill your snack and instant coffee/tea pantry! And we always say, why is it called Hawai'i Supermarket? Maybe, it's because people from Hawai'i like us love shopping there? Finding our comfort foods and familiar ingredients when visiting or living there? All of the above?Yes, parking is crazy here, but they have overflow across the street (labeled with a big sign by the Chinese herbal store) and on the back side of the parking lot to the right of the store front entrance.The restroom is right in the extremely busy, live seafood, section (quick reminder to get a number first for seafood orders)! Only one stall in the women's restroom, so there's a long line.There are always bargains galore and their fresh fruits and veggie departments often look so glorious and eye catching. Despite our friendly banter about being very careful bringing fresh goods back home to Hawai'i, my friends have always completed their Department of Agriculture form on their return flights very accurately, bringing goodies home to family. (I confirmed with Ag inspectors that we are good following these processes.) Have seen them bring Enoki mushrooms and persimmons with no problems this year! Just check items carefully on purchase, and fill out your Ag form accurately;).We go through almost every aisle here - facial, oral, and hair care, bulk boba, rice, fresh and dried foods, snacks, snack gift sets, household and cookware, cleaning, ramen and instant foods, coffee, tea, and other beverages, instant and in bulk, alcohol (often with beautiful gift sets), health supplements, and more! (Allow time to explore, in other words.)Do check expiry dates, as on this particular visit, they had some amazing deals on Kit Kats - so we bought a bag, taste tested, and yup, they were perfect in taste and crunch! Not only did we buy cases of the great deal, we caused quite a stir and others quickly followed suit. When the deal is that good, and for food safety in general, you should always check dates, countries of origin, and ingredients, to be safe, and well within your comfort levels and personal preferences. Don't laugh, my friends also bought those tickets from the machine at the exit? To win money prizes? Wow, one of them hit the $50 and cashed it in immediately, just five steps away at the cashier! (Please gamble responsibly, this was just for fun in small increments ($2.00?), since we don't have gambling in Hawai'i.)Enjoy your visit, it's a popular and busy stop for locals and visitors alike!

Parking can be tough, but if you're lucky to get any spot take it. Once you're inside there is a lot going on as the market is huge and there are so many things to look at. Do you need some silverware? They have it. Along with produce of all sorts, seafood section is huge. There are a ton of groceries to choose from, but prices aren't always listed. Need some alcohol? They have that too; a very good selection to choose from.

First of all, I must've been crazy to think I would find parking in this very crowded lot. Upon circling around 4x I gave up and decided to just walk here from the hotel since it's literally 500 feet away. As I've mentioned, the parking situation is highly atrocious!! Good luck finding a spot!! The inside of the store is nice, I love the lanterns hanging everywhere... nice touch!! However, the inside of this place was just as super busy as the parking lot itself. The store has a wide selection of Asian goodies you won't find in non-Asian stores lol! Just picked up small necessities (water bottles & munchies) to keep in the room for the duration of my stay in the area.I guess it's good for a business to be busy, but I LK almost had a panic attack because of how crowded and chaotic it was inside and in the parking lot lol! So glad I'm back in my room in my own space, peaceful and away from chaos!I'd give it 5 stars but the parking lot situation is not good at all!!

Amazing prices and deals. Normally lower priced that 99 Ranch Market but the trade off is the chais if the parking lot and messiness of the market

If you are looking for high end french wines, surprisingly this is a good place as they carry the rarest wines like Domaine Romanée Conti and great Napa reds like Harlan and Screaming Eagle.The storage is not perfect but what a selection.I do go there though to get my Asian condiments and other hot sauces as the choices are vast and the prices very reasonable . Ex : original Siracha at 5.99 compared to 7.99 at SF market on San Gabriel Blvd.It is crowded and a little gloomy so it does not make the shopping an enjoyable affair but if you know what you need for your Asian recipe, this is the place.

What is the history with your name? And any relation to Hawaii?This feels like any other Asian supermarket...Quality/Quantity - Nothing Hawaiian here...Bought a gift for a friend.Grabbed some free sanitizer on the way out, thank you.Atmosphere - Good size Asian supermarket.Best part is the full service meat and seafood department.Also all the live seafood. See pictures.Large mall parking lot, but today is Saturday so it was very full.Open 7 days a week from 9am to 8pm; Yelp's hours differ.Service - Good.Thanks again for the free sanitizer.They have a wine club.Weekly ads, weekly specials.Price - $28 for the gift.Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1991 and staying family owned.

I was introduced to Hawaii Supermarket by a professional chef. Besides the food and kitchenwares you would expect, it's like 'pre like a superstore: for example, you can even pick up household goods like safety razors. Walking into Hawaii Supermarket, you'd think you walked into the 1980s; the decor, lighting, signage, and overall vibe could have been lofted straight from the Terminator movie. Highly recommended!