Enjoyed this market, it had plenty of items in stock that we were looking for. Really cute reusable bags.
Heather E.
Place rating: 5 Pāhoa, HI
I love this market. The poke and deli station is amazing, the meat and produce are always fresh, surprisingly good selection of wine, fresh bakery every day, and go to the frozen dessert cooler and look for Bubbies– they are mochi ice cream. Divine!
Jim K.
Place rating: 5 Monterey, CA
Malama Market is very clean. Staff is courteous and the prices are fair. I was truly amazed the first time I shopped there, the selection was incredible. For the location, Malama is my favorite, they have more than what I need.
Tess B.
Place rating: 4 Detroit, MI
For Hawaii, the prices are decent. That being said, if you’re a mainlander prepare yourself for sticker shock! Their prepared foods are pretty yummy, I really enjoyed the sushi from here. They offer some sort of gas rewards program as well, if you plan on shopping here regularly it’s worth signing up for. :)
Logan C.
Place rating: 3 Pāhoa, HI
Happy with the store in general, like the gas cards but wish they had better sales and a wider meat selection. The staff there have been great for the most part. I do have to say at times they have chose pore times to restock and the lack of a restroom is and can be very inconvenient !
Girl X.
Place rating: 4 San Diego, CA
For prepared food I thought the prices were fairly good. I got 2 decent sized Chinese chicken salad for $ 5 each, a slice of chocolate cake for $ 2.20(it was yummy too), and 4 maple syrup cinnamon rolls for $ 3 and change. Items were around the same as buying from Foodland.
Amanda K.
Place rating: 4 Austin, TX
Great selection and prices for the area. I was surprised by the assortment of prepared foods. Will definitely be shopping here when I don’t have the time for a Hilo Safeway run.
K T.
Place rating: 3 Georgetown, TX
Decent place to pick up a few things when on vacation in Pahoa.
Sarah D.
Place rating: 4 Seattle, WA
I think the prices at Malama way beat out the prices at Foodland in Kea’au. Granted they aren’t great by Hilo standards, but it is reasonable and nice to have a place in Pahoa. I think the best thing going is the little bags of fruit and veg that have that are a little mushy or on the way out. Super cheap deal, just eat them same day or the next.
Mariena F.
Place rating: 3 Union City, CA
Eve D. is exactly right: «Malama is the biggest grocery store in Pahoa but the prices are astronomical compared to any other grocery store in Hilo. The only saving grace of the store(which is why 3 stars instead of 2) is the deli counter which usually has great local food like Lau Lau at reasonable prices. Their bakery also has a good selection at more normal prices. But a 12 pack of soda for $ 8 or $ 9 and a 6 pack of Heineken for $ 9? We did so but only in desperation. In town is the Cash N Carry which has better pricing but is much smaller and with lots of local feel.»
Flinders T.
Place rating: 3 Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Not much organic produce… had to go to Islands Market for that. Small section of local Hawaiian raised natural beef tho… so plus there. They have my favorite brand of tequila… plus. They also have my favorite organic wine… another plus. Very friendly staff…:)
Ines C.
Place rating: 4 Hilo, HI
Price is more then lets say sack n save puainako, I live here on the puna side and malama market is heaven sent, sometimes it sucks when we have to go out 20 miles to shop.
Valerie F.
Place rating: 4 Fremont, CA
Compared to the other grocery stores in the area it is larger, cleaner, on most things the prices are lower and selection larger. It also has a nice bakery section with your savory bread needs(although if you want more local-style desserts try the nearby Pooki’s). Malama also caries some decent poke and both fresh and frozen ‘ready to heat’ versions of the local fare like pipikaula, lau lau, Hawaiian chorizo, mahi mahi, etc. Good selection of sodas, juice, and those silly needs like sunscreen(although I think the last item is really expensive here though I might be spoiled by Costco). It’s also open fairly late for the BI(10PM).
Eve D.
Place rating: 3 Kent, OH
Malama is the biggest grocery store in Pahoa but the prices are astronomical compared to any other grocery store in Hilo. The only saving grace of the store(which is why 3 stars instead of 2) is the deli counter which usually has great local food like Lau Lau at reasonable prices. Their bakery also has a good selection at more normal prices. But a 12 pack of soda for $ 8 or $ 9 and a 6 pack of Heineken for $ 9? We did so but only in desperation. In town is the Cash N Carry which has better pricing but is much smaller and with lots of local feel.