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First H Mart in Hawaii offers wide variety in Kakaako

By Cindy Ellen Russell

June 9, 2020

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Asian food market H Mart opened its first location in Hawaii on May 28 in Kakaako. Get a preview inside the new store.
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H Mart's Food Hall sign inspired by the Haleiwa road sign along Kamehameha Highway.
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H Mart President Stacey Kwon showed off two bags of her favorite gyoza, Ktown Vegetable Yaki Gyoza and Kim Chi Yaki Gyoza, which retail at $2.99 per bag.
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Ireh: Fresh Vegetable Bibap for $14.95 at H Mart Food Hall.
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H Mart Head of Seafood Young Joon placed live dungeness crabs into the tanks.
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Jenna Ho pushed her cart past the frozen dessert section at H Mart.
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Left Wing: Sweet and Spicy, Original (crispy), House Special (Chili, Soy and Garlic), $34.95, serves four at H Mart Food Hall.
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The new H Mart refrigerated section at the back of the store.
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Ireh: Spicy pork tteokboki for $16.95 at H Mart Food Hall.
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“Parasite” noodles (Neoguri and Chapaghetti) at H Mart in Kakaako.
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Laina Zimnawoda, 3, decided upon a box of Pocky Banana Chocolate at H Mart.
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Haitai Honey and Butter Chip for $1.99 at H Mart in Kakaako.
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Aloha Aina (clockwise from left): Bulgogi Lover Toast for $7.50, Avocado Go Green Toast for $7.50, Hawaiian Egg Toast for $6.00, Ham Cheese Volcano Toast for $7.00, and Bacon Cheese Bite Toast for $7.00 at H Mart Food Hall.
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A box filled with Ohsung Yes! Chips! roasted corn chips for $2.99 a bag.
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Hokkaido Ramen Natsuboshi, Special Miso Ramen for $18.98.
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Ireh: Bulgolgi and vegetable for $14.95.
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The produce section at the front of H Mart in Kakaako.
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Rae Lam perused the meat section of H Mart.
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H Mart Head of Seafood Young Joon placed live dungeness crabs into the tanks.
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Dumplings in the freezer section of H Mart.
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Haitai Honey and Butter Chip for $1.99 at H Mart in Kakaako.
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Detail of Giovanni's food truck art at the H Mart Food Hall.
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H Mart Food Hall patrons practiced social distancing.
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Giovanni's clockwise from the center: Scampi, Hot & Spicy, Lemon/Butter, all for $15.00.
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Black Sheep Cream Co. Rocky Road for $4.50 at H Mart Food Hall.
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