Takamiya Market

This is Maui's infamous local market, AKA "The little giant of Happy Valley," in reference to the area within the town of Wailuku. They're best known for their fresh pokē and seafood, kalbi marinade & ribs, and bento lunches. ATMOSPHERE: Hole-in-the-wall and truly local. Takamiya's has that certain smell when you go in, a mixture of fresh fish and oil, and I love it! Don't expect a Whole Foods vibe, people... FOOD: Bento Lunches THE best in Maui. All sorts of combos & choices at great prices. Chicken, hot dog, tuna, sausage, teriyaki, musubi, calamari, long rice, pork & peas; all mixed up like the people that make up Hawaii. Ahi & Tako Pokē Again, THE best in Maui, especially the shoyu ahi pokē and kim chee tako. Don't look at the price, just buy it! GROCERIES: Kalbi Ribs THE best in Maui, no kidding. Comes pre-marinated. Slap them on your grill and enjoy. Marinade They sell their kalbi marinade separately in a bottle too! Great on any kind of meats and chicken. Hamburger Mix A lot of folks love their mix as its pre-seasoned with flavor and white & green onions. It tastes okay to me, but I do think my mix is better. SERVICE: Cashiers are always friendly. OVERALL: Convenient little market in Happy Valley, ono pokē selections and the best kalbi ribs on the rock!

Love this little market in Wailuku. 🩵💚 They carry raw meats, ready made individual items like side dishes and desserts, bentos, and snacks. And an aisle of dry grocery/pantry items. Prices are very reasonable. You can make a meal for around $11. The $6.99 mini bentos are awesome for light meals or small eaters. That plus a side dish or two would be enough for a full meal. Their poke/poki is delicious. No long lines, unlike some other stores. Some of their food items qualify for SNAP. My guess is their dry grocery caters to visitors in all the nearby hostels. They’re better stocked than a convenience store and they’re not common goods for Japanese grocery. Give this place a try.

Get in when the kitchen is open! 10-1 on Saturdays. Fantastic plate lunches, solid poke, and an assortment of snacks and desserts. Taro tapioca pudding and blueberry cheesecake especially! Staff was all super nice too.