Palama Supermarket - Waimalu

Palama Supermarket in Aiea is a neighborhood destination for authentic Korean and Asian groceries, with a wide selection of imported ingredients, pantry staples, fresh produce, and prepared foods in a conveniently sized store. This Aiea location is part of the Palama Supermarket family — a well-established Korean market brand in Hawaii with multiple island locations — known for bringing in classic Korean products alongside locally popular items.

Inside, refrigerated sections offer kimchi and chilled banchan side dishes alongside tofu, fresh vegetables, and other ingredients that pair well with Korean home cooking or daily meals. Shoppers also find a variety of imported sauces, noodles, rice, snacks, and beverages from Korea and other Asian countries — providing essentials for soups, stews, BBQ, and everyday dishes.

The market’s prepared food offerings include ready-to-eat Korean meals and grab-and-go options, with customers regularly picking up items like bento boxes, kimbap, bulgogi plates, and other hot foods for quick lunches or dinners. The store’s organized aisles and broad product mix make it a local favorite for both grocery shopping and finding unique Korean ingredients that are otherwise hard to locate in the area.