Palama Supermarket — Attraction in Honolulu

This is a fantastic Asian market for Korean groceries. The got a great selection of packaged, canned, bottled, and fresh produce to shop for as well as prepared Korean classics to help you prepare a meal, get a quick bite, or some lunch for later.

I am a big fan of banchan and they have a huge variety at the open bar to self pack your own contain with as much or little as you may need. Everything is prepared authentically and is very fresh with high quality ingredients.

One of my favorite things is the grab and go counter near the front with all the varieties of kimbap and other conveniently packaged food that are great for a snack, side addition to a meal, or a full meal depending on what you are hungry for and looks good.

The parking is a bit of a challenge though. People who shop there seem to be crazy drivers who all want to park in the front and have no care for others around them. Do yourself a favor and park towards the side or on the roof top to avoid the mess. When working, there is an older guy directing traffic. Follow his instructions exactly. He knows what...

Love this store (Hekaha St), they have all the special Asian ingredients that are hard to find in Kaneohe as we do not have an Asian market on the windward side. Their Kim chee is phenomenal plus all the other side dish choices are tough to beat. Only draw back of this location is the parking lot. Only one narrow entrance/exit which quickly bends into the lot so you have to wait for cars to come out before you can pull in. I waited about 3 minutes at the opening and when it was time to go, another driver tried to make a left in front of me to go in. Small kind feelings of road rage that were not condusive for a happy shopping trip. Quickly overcame the feeling upon entering the store and seeing their ready to eat chop chae, Kim bap and meat Jun which make you look like a superstar chef when you bring it home...

9/2022 Haven't been in a long while since I used to work nearby. Do miss their fried chix thighs from years ago - not the Vons, fyi. They used to make their own. So bummed. However, there are a handful of nice options to satisfy that hunger, Vons, sushi counter, K plate lunch and my personal favorite, the ala carte bento cart. Still great deals to be had on that lunch counter display. I love the Kimbap and Jun items. Complete meal the way you want it! It's also K- town central if you want produce, meats, foods, beverages. Miss this place and would visit much more often if I lived closer. Open up a mini store in Kaimuki/ Kahala please! Will try and make...