Shops in Chinatown Honolulu

Information about shops in the Chinatown Distrit of Honolulu on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.

Lei Stands

Markets

Maunakea Market Place (12) 1120 Maunakea Street. May enter on either Hotel or Maunakea streets. Excellent example of new development in context with the historic district. A gathering place for Chinatown residents. Watch mah jongg players in the center courtyard, shop for souvenirs, stop in for tea at the Tea Hut or have a meal or snack at food stalls inside the main building. Walk through the open market behind the food court – crowds of people buying fresh vegetables, exotic herbs and tropical fruits, pig’s heads, chicken feet, live eel and fish. Oahu Market (1) Corner of King and Kekaulike streets. Founded in 1904, provides feast for the senses. Aromas of char siu (roasted posk), fresh fish and kim chee (spicy pickled cabbage) waft through the air. Kekaulike Market (5) Across the street from Oahu Market at Kekaulike Mall between N. King and Hotel streets. The newest market was an instant success with local shoppers. Offers fresh fish, meat, poultry, fruits and vegetables. Chinese Cultural Plaza Open Market (20) 100 Beretania Street. Entrance is in the back of the plaza.

Food and Specialty Shops

Wing Loy Market (1) Kekaulike Street behind Oahu Market on ocean side. A local favorite for char siu and roast pork. Kim’s (22) 1123 Maunakea Street across the street from the Maunakea Market Place. Oriental gifts and souvenirs, carved beads, jade, semi-precious gemstones. Hing Mau Store (8) Corner of Hotel and Maunakea streets. Chinese foodstuffs. Be sure to look in back of the store. Big Ono Bake Shop (29) 10 Hotel Street outside the Maunakea Market Place. Try the popular hula bread. Shung Chong Yuein Chinese Cake Shop (7) 1027 Maunakea Street The friendliest Chinese bakery in town offers tempting goodies such as moon cake, wedding cake, almond cookies and candied vegetables. (Note: the Chinese founded the first bakery in Honolulu, Samsing & Co., in 1864.) Bo Wah Store (7) 1031 Maunakea Street. Asian gift items and Chinese household supplies. Sandalwood available. Imperial Tailors & Gifts (32) 102A N. King Street at corner of Maunakea. Novelties, alterations, invisible mending, oriental gifts, cheong sam dresses. China Arts Inc. (31) 94 N. King Street between Maunakea and Smith streets. Large selection of Chinese porcelain, including teapots, cups, bowls, figurines, etc. Flor de Cardo Galleria Boutique 1160 Nu'uanu Avenue, next to Pegge Hopper Gallery. Enjoy a taste of Argentine culture, unique designs and fine art by world-renowned artists Cecilia Revol Nunez and Thomas Muller, distinctive fashion and jewelry designs. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and also on First Friday evenings until 9 p.m. 523-1217. Island Keepsakes (34) 1050 Nuuanu Avenue on corner of Hotel Street. An attractive gift gallery featuring Hawaiian and Polynesian gifts, curios and crafts. Open Monday & Saturday. TEA at 1024, Colleen Chun Collectibles & Victoriana luxe (35) 1024 Nuuanu Avenue. Three boutiques in one at this interesting shopping and tearoom alternative for browsers looking for custom designed muumuu and Island apparel, Victorian jewelry, small collectibles and gift items, plus a pause for afternoon tea or lunch. TEA a 1024 sets the mood in its calling card with a quote from Henry James’ The Portrait of a Lady: “There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Luncheon in the tearoom is served Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 am to 4 pm. Validated parking from municipal parking garage on Bethel Street. Lai Fong (15) 1118 Nuuanu Avenue. A fascinating store filled with oriental antiques, silk brocade, cheong sams, curios, ivory and jade jewelry, teakwood and rosewood furniture, and numerous treasures.

Chinese Herbal Medicine Shops

Chee Wo Tong Chinese Herbs (7) 1033 Maunakea Street. Fook Sau Tong (10) 112 N. King Street across from Sea Fortune Restaurant. A Chinese herb shop, has an unusual window display of dried sea horses, snake skins, bones, dried mushrooms and other mysterious substances. Tak Wah Tong (20) 115 Beretania Street in Chinese Cultural Plaza.

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About the Chinatown District of Honolulu

City of Honolulu Visitor's Guidee

Oahu Island Travel Guide

Hawaii for Visitors

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