Times Supermarket - Kahala

First visit in many years to this store. I was pleasantly surprised at the variety of prepared foods at this location. I walked out a happy man at lunch.

I think that Japanese foods are especially abundant among the Times supermarkets that are spread all over Hawaii. We have a wide selection of side dishes such as poke, sushi, bento boxes, large-sized desserts, and rice cakes.

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ハワイ各地に展開するタイムスのスーパーの中でも特に日本の食品が充実していると思います。ポケなどの惣菜から寿司、お弁当、デザートの大判焼きや餅など品揃えが充実しています。

We love to get the pre baked sweet potatoes here. There's always good coupon specials. Small local grocery chain

Parking lot is congested & you need to be cautious of the elderly crossing. I love their deli section with a wide variety of selections .

Best priced meat and cheese in town. Nice international foods section. Hot plates served. Sushi. Bakery goods. Fresh produce. Flowers Seasonal items. Great picnic items. Useful products for home. Very kind workers. Great hours. Closes about late.

The staff here are great, the plate lunch and bento selections are great too. We drove out here to just buy their food even though we don't live or work in this area.

10/21/21
Unfortunately, lately, prices in their foodservice area have significantly increased in a matter of days, not weeks. Understandably, the supply chain problems have affected a lot of consumer goods, and as a frequent customer, I can appreciate this. Other stores have compensated for their increases in different, creative ways. Not sure why they haven't. To simply raise bento prices by $1 or $2, is actually pretty ridiculous and shows a lack of vision. They have had a good following of seniors, construction workers and price conscious repeat eaters. I'm one of them there at least four times a week. I really wish they would have done it in increments or at least warn us so we could plan our lunch and dinner budgets. I, and many others I often see there, want to stay loyal, but why bother when my Amazon membership gives me better deals at Whole Foods, with better quality. One of the best deals, Times Unagii Bento, that used to sell out, jumped a whole $1 - overnight, to $9.99. Myself and another regular commented about the jump in price, and the noticeably reduced portions. Customers aren't stupid.. We both put it back down, browsed a little more, and left the store. Pretty sad to shock your loyal customers that way. I thought it was a neighborhood type store but not getting that feeling lately. Hence, the 3 stars - was 4. I'm pretty sure more customers will jump somewhere else, if they haven't already. There are other deals in the Kahala area, if you hunt. Stay tuned if Times actually takes the time to communicate and show they care to their loyal customers. At least offer helpful alternatives. Let us know how long these prices will last, etc. Need feedback from your customers? Ask! Servers there are still friendly and helpful, thank goodness. Upper management, I dunno!

4/10/21
I frequent the foodservice area here about 3 - 4 times a week. I'll browse and buy something at least half the time. It's been, especially during Covid, a pretty good value. It's evident by the crowds you see if you go as often as I do. They've evolved from regulars to seniors, military and construction workers. It's also reasonable enough where people can afford to go more than once a week.
Sunday, I had a portion of Pot Roast for $7.99. Ample serving, tender, good proportion of potatoes and carrots, and a whole lotta beef, sliced like how it's supposed to be, and not in chunks. I also had a quick tuna salad for $4.99.
They have a daily plethora of hot bentos and cold poke bowls or sushi trays. You can get a complete bento or ala carte your lunch and dinner. You just have to search and shop smartly here. There are a number of options to keep yourself healthy and happy. The grab and go sandwiches are a pretty good value too, especially the hero subs - gigantic! My favorite is the Passion Turkey Sandwich. Have that with a bag of chips or a side of slaw.
Will post more pics as I go but absolutely worth giving a try. The value is definitely there in these challenging "Times". Oh, and don't forget the Sumo Breakfast and try the Chorizo Hash. It's outta bounds!

3/23/21: The Unagi Bento is off the hook! Easily, one of the best deals in town at $8.99. It flies off the counter as soon as it gets to the counter. I keep telling them to put more out cause it's money!! And couldn't resist a portion of Roast Turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce! Where else can you get your turkey fix on a Tuesday.

3/26/21
A plethora of choices!

3/27/21
Where else in the Kaimuki / Kahala area can you get good, authentic tasting Japanese side condiments. Hijiki and Yasai Takiawase.

4/10/21
They've just stared taking appointments for the J&J vaccine. Awesome sauce! ?

4/16/21
Seafood counter has pretty good stuff at periodically good prices when fish is at a high $$$. Staff is always accommodating.

12/24/21
Guava Ribs is soft, tender, tasty and off the hook! Shop here still like 5 days a week or more. The food concession still offers one of the better values in the area. Some things can be pricey but a lot of deals too. Back to 4 stars! ?✌

Lots of selection and way less than other markets nearby like whole food. Friendly staff and safe location.

Awesome place to get local food at, didn't like how narrow the isles are. Makes it too uncomfortable to walk around

I love it that they open at 5 am. just as I take my friend to work. Gail is very personable and cheerful at checkout. She helps me bag the groceries. I like their broccoli crunch and wish they made more of it.