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Asian Food Trading Co Inc

4.8(55 community reviews)
Moderate ($$)

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Discover Asian Food Trading Co Inc, offering the best Asian experience in Honolulu. Enjoy Moderate ($$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Culinary Anchor in Kalihi

Stepping into Asian Food Trading Co Inc feels less like a typical grocery stop and more like a dive into the authentic heart of Honolulu. Located in the industrial bustle of Kalihi, this is where local chefs and home cooks go to source hard-to-find ingredients that define Island cuisine. The air carries the faint, sharp tang of fermented soy and dried aromatics, a signature scent for anyone familiar with traditional Pacific Rim cooking.

What to Expect

The space is functional and no-frills, built for utility rather than aesthetics. You will find towering aisles packed with bulk-sized essentials, specialty spices, and diverse noodle varieties that you won't spot in big-box stores. It is an ideal spot for those looking to recreate authentic family recipes or pick up high-quality staples for a weekend luau or a large-scale barbecue.

Pro-Tip for Your Visit

Parking in this busy section of Honolulu can get tight, so prepare to navigate a shared lot that stays active throughout the day. It is best to visit during off-peak hours if you prefer a quieter shopping experience. Whether you are hunting for specific seasoning bases or just stocking up your pantry with reliable staples, this trading hub remains a go-to for those who value substance over spectacle. It is a straightforward, reliable destination that keeps the local restaurant scene supplied with the building blocks of great flavor.

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Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image
Asian Food Trading Co Inc - Honolulu Restaurant Image

Location

2312 Kamehameha Hwy, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96819-2310

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Reviews

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Christopher VGoogle Maps

Recently

While parking may be scarce, Indonesian and other Asian cooking ingredients are not. This is a great place to get items that are hard to find anywhere else on island, as well as staples like various soy sauce and sambals (hot sauces).

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Always HungryGoogle Maps

Recently

Great spot to get a case of stuffs! Anything asian type of food/sauce/ingredients that you can think of , this is the place. They cater walk-in but best to call ahead to place your order. The lady behind the counter is also super sweet & helpful. Appreciate it! Parking can be tricky. But dont let that deter you from stocking up your favorite asian goodies.

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Kv SaengthasyGoogle Maps

Recently

Owner was able to answer my questions. I got my sticky rice. There was a worker that helped me put the rice in the car trunk.

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G KGoogle Maps

Recently

Grest little grocery to pick up majority of Asian (Thai, lao, Vietnamese) ingredients like dried rice noodles, spices, and sauces. Some Indian curry pastes and spices as well as. Not much for fresh produce.

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John CastilloGoogle Maps

Recently

It's a great place to go to find things most large retail stores don't have. My sons love the Indonesian Ramen/ fried noodles... best place in town to get it. Best price too. Go and visit. It's a small store, it doesn't take that long to browse through the aisles they have a lot of different things there. There might be something there you might like. You won't know unless you go. Simple as that. By the way, parking is scarce. One or two cars in the back. Or street parking. Next door is a Mexican store and a Japanese bento store... just saying?

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James EngleGoogle Maps

Recently

Great little store. Good prices. Clean. Get your Thai and Vietnamese food supplies here.

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Brian MizuguchiGoogle Maps

Recently

I wanted Chinese Wine. None to be found. Per owner, “we only carry mostly Thai, Filipino and Vietnamese. So sorry”. I did see some bottles of Hoisin and Oyster sauce, but, that’s the extent.

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Liliana CollinsGoogle Maps

Recently

If you are Indonesian like me and looking to buy Tempeh. This is the place for you. They don’t sell fresh but frozen tempeh. Do call and check if the tempeh shipment arrive before taking a trip there.

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Sabrina Saiki-MitaGoogle Maps

Recently

This is THE place if you need most any Asian food item! They also have some miscellaneous cooking tools, cookbooks, food-related items. Their prices are very low compared to other stores, even Don Quijote. They also carry refrigerated and frozen food items, lots of southeast asian produce--frozen chopped lemongrass is so convenient! Spices, sauces, condiments, canned items, every noodle imaginable, sometimes fresh made goodies at the cashier are available, and more. I LOVE this place anytime I need anything for cooking Thai, Vietnamese, Laotian, Chinese, Indian and Filipino foods!

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Q MalintaGoogle Maps

Recently

My wife and I like to go here for some (South East) Asian groceries. They carry some “comfort food” from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia & nearby countries. The shop itself is not too big & the variety is a bit limited, but the prices are very reasonable for something that has been imported from faraway. They have parking lot at the back of the building but you can also take the bus #1.

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