From Japanese grocery markets to Polynesian island stores, Southern California’s Pacific Islander and Asian Pacific community supports a rich network of markets carrying imported staples, fresh produce, snacks, and goods you won’t find anywhere else – including, taro/luau leaves, fresh or frozen poi, Portuguese sausage, lau lau, kalua pig, saimin noodles, Diamond Soda Crackers, and Hawaiian Sun drinks!
Availability varies by store and week, call ahead to confirm.
Listed alphabetically within each county.
Mitsuwa Marketplace
A full-service Japanese supermarket chain carrying fresh produce, seafood, meat, prepared foods, cosmetics, and housewares. The food court is a destination in itself. Call ahead for Hawaiian specialty item availability.
665 Paularino Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 557-6699
14230 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
(949) 559-6633
Steven & Sons
1217 S Western Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 220-9675
A family-owned Samoan restaurant and market carrying island goods, clothing, and snacks alongside authentic Samoan food. Open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday. Call ahead for Hawaiian specialty item availability.
→ Also listed on the Restaurants page.
Tokyo Central
A Japanese grocery store and lifestyle market with multiple SoCal locations. Known for fresh sushi and bento boxes, imported snacks, produce, seafood, and prepared foods.
Regularly carries at all locations: frozen poi, frozen laulau, frozen kalua pig, frozen Portuguese sausage, and Hawaiian Sun drinks.
2975 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
14120 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
(657) 395-3010
18171 Imperial Hwy, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Poasa Imports Samoan Market
23744 Main Street, Carson, CA 90745
(310) 952-0297
A family-owned Samoan market and casual eatery in Carson since 1997. Known for traditional Samoan dishes, fresh bread, sapasui, and pie. Open Tuesday through Sunday. Call ahead for Hawaiian specialty item availability.
→ Also listed on the Restaurants page.
Tokyo Central
A Japanese grocery store and lifestyle market with multiple SoCal locations. Known for fresh sushi and bento boxes, imported snacks, produce, seafood, and prepared foods.
Regularly carries at all locations: frozen poi, frozen laulau, frozen kalua pig, frozen Portuguese sausage, and Hawaiian Sun drinks.
1740 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA 90248
123 S Onizuka St #105, Los Angeles, CA 90012
3832 W Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
1420 S Azusa Ave, West Covina, CA 91791
Park Avenue Polynesian
4038 Park Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 344-1090
The only place in the IE where you can consistently find Samoan food. This family-owned restaurant doubles as a market with snacks, gifts, and clothing. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Call ahead for Hawaiian specialty item availability.
→ Also listed on the Restaurants page.
Tokyo Central
A Japanese grocery store and lifestyle market with multiple SoCal locations. Known for fresh sushi and bento boxes, imported snacks, produce, seafood, and prepared foods.
Regularly carries at all locations: frozen poi, frozen laulau, frozen kalua pig, frozen Portuguese sausage, and Hawaiian Sun drinks.
8151 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111