Foodland Farms Ala Moana

Joyce W a month ago

Foodland Fact: Foodland Farms is Hawaii's largest locally owned grocery retailer, founded in 1948 by Maurice J. "Sully" Sullivan. Foodland Farms Ala Moana is basically what happens when a grocery store decides it wants to be a luxury food court, an auntie's kitchen, and a snack convention all at once. It's like a Whole Foods but with better food. Their poke section is dangerous. You walk up thinking you'll get "just a small container" and suddenly you're standing there debating spicy ahi varieties like you're judging a culinary competition on the Food Network. Seeing that this was just a quick bite before heading on a day for of adventure, we ended up with four selections of 1/4lb poke and no regrets. Actually, maybe I regret not getting more from their selection. It was so good. The entire place somehow feels both upscale and deeply local at the same time. Like if Whole Foods relaxed, went on vacation to Hawai'i, and learned how to have fun. Come hungry. Leave with poke, snacks, three accidental desserts, and a lighter wallet.

Winston Cubed 3 months ago

There are so many great poke places, and I don’t want to argue with anyone who says another spot is better, but this is my top choice for two simple reasons: freshness and turnover. The fish here is incredibly fresh, and because there’s a constant stream of customers, it never sits out—it’s always being replenished. At other places, the fish can sit for a while, but here it’s nonstop fresh poke being made due to the high demand. There’s always a line—you take a number, wait for it to be called, and then get your poke. My go-to order is a poke bowl for about $23 with half spicy ahi and half spicy secret ahi, which I think is the best combo. For an extra $2, I add seaweed and ginger, and that also comes with three crunchy toppings like onion, garlic, and salt. I finish it with unagi sauce and extra unagi sauce—perfect every time. On Fridays, the hot bar is half price, around $6 per pound. I like to grab some pork belly or another meat to go with it. After eating the poke, I mix the leftover rice with the pork belly and its juices from the hot bar. It’s incredibly good—basically a surf and turf with pork belly and poke.

Pauline ** 2 months ago

This was our first stop on our Oahu vacation. After seeing all the Foodie YouTubers do tons of videos about the poke, this is a MUST visit! And it did not disappoint, it was exactly how I imagined it. The freshest poke and so much variety to choose from. We also got some foods from the hot bar and the famous haupia pie from Ted’s bakery. This is also walking distance to the beach where you can picnic.

Julie My a month ago

It is a MUST!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite place ever! The pike is super tasty, you can try and choose whochever you gonna ho with. Don't forget to pull the ticket to get to your turn! And the food, the shopping is incredible! 100/10!

Jessie Gong 4 months ago

The price is here are fairly well priced compared to Whole Foods. The pokey bowl was so fresh. A bit chaotic. I think they might have to rework the ticket counter system.