Sack N Save Puainako — Local services in Hawaii

Just like KTA, Sack N Save has a great selection of grab-and-go bento style foods and poke. Here's a few things you might want to pick up on your next trip:

Spam Musubi is the best compact, all-in-one food on the planet. Everybody makes it a little differently from how much nori to wrap around it and how they flavor their spam from just plain fried to adding shoyu or family recipe teriyaki sauce. Sack N Save's version looks like a huge nigiri sushi with just the right amount of sticky rice, a thick slice of spam, and just the right amount of sauce. I don't like spam that is overly sauced since it overpowers the spam flavor that I love. It's wrapped in plastic wrap to keep the rice sticky and makes the nori a little chewy but good nonetheless. Rating: 4.5/5

Spicy Ahi Poke is similar to a Spicy Tuna Roll you might get at a sushi bar, but much creamier. They use more of the Japanese mayo and sriracha mix than KTA for a creamier consistency. Everything is covered in this so, in the case, it looks more like an orange parfait. The tobiko sparkles through with the bright orange color. Although, it was very creamy, the flavors along with the onions, green onions, and ahi worked well together. Rating: 4.5/5

California Poke with Avocado is definitely haole-style. The flavors are very mild and the avocado is just too soft to marinate with the fish causing a mushiness. Folks that love the California Roll, might want to try this one first as an entry to the poke world. For me, it just didn't match, but good effort. Rating: 3/5

Korean Style Marlin Poke is tastes like marlin and kimchi flavors mixed together. It has a tiny bit of vinegar flavor with chili peppers, sesame seeds, and green onions, but no cabbage. The flavor works really well with the marlin, bringing big fish flavor to the forefront. Rating: 4/5

Korean Style Mussels Poke is very similar to the Korean Style Marlin Poke. Same ingredients, but the mussels give it very a different texture and flavor profile than marlin. The briny and creaminess of the mussels are a nice contrast to the spicy kimchi flavor. Rating: 4/5

Garlic Ahi Poke is a nice play on flavors. The ahi is cut into nicely sized chunks, not too big and not too small, so the shoyu and flavor penetrate the fish just right. The flavor profile is almost Korean-style and just love the garlic. I could eat this all day long. Rating: 5/5

Mussels Poke is very simple with ogo and little bit of chili pepper. It's briny but it balances with the sweetness of the mussels. The ogo adds a nice crunchy texture contrast to the creamy, soft...

Its a warm welcoming place to go shopping however I found a bunch of scales in my Poke one day I decided to get it. But.... The Vinegar Chicken they sell here is absolutely Dynamite! The chicken cooked to perfection, the chicken is then battered and fried to crisp, whilst continuing to remain juicy. And it tossed in some how some way... A vinegar powder. Their seafood selection at their seafood counter is stupendous, great selection of different sides/pupus. Fresh Poke out for display daily. And for $10 a pound, cant go wrong here! The produce/groceries over here is a must to come for. By far I dont care who says what, Sack n Save has the BEST produce anywhere in town. Its cheap/affordable, and the quality of their produce is great(buy their steaks! By far the most tender if cooked properly)! This place ties it all in together with their great team/employees, they all work really well, and they're all so friendly. The main reason why i stopped shopping at KTA; Some employees KTA can be extremely rude, but not at Sack n Save! Overall great place to shop for produce(and beer), try their vinegar chicken, and come her for steaks, poke, and beers! And Friendly and...

Worker in deli not to pleasant. Was interested in buying a roasted chicken. Had sign up for reduced price but not the same name of chicken on label. Tried to get assistance workers turn their faces to avoid you & just walk by you really fast to chat & laugh with another worker.

I had never had this happen to me in a grocery store. All other stores employees will stop with they are doing and actually lead you to the item you want.

Sack N Save is more popular with the local people. I can see why? I'm not racist infact I have Hawaiian blood in me along with other mix. But the mentality of workers & people that go there are really uneducated

Haven't been there for a long time my last experience reminded me why? Sorry Sack N Save but I'm letting people know the truth. Your employees need a Public Relations Course. Or can they...