This popular Asian snack shop just opened its third location

1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi is known for its imported snacks from Japan, Thailand, Korea and China. The business just opened its third location — and this one features claw machines from Claw Kingdom.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

October 29, 2025less than a minute read

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The Waipahu store includes machines from Claw Kingdom. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi is known for its imported snacks from Japan, China, Korea and Thailand. The business opened its third location today in Waipahu.

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1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi opened its third store today in Waipahu. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

There’s currently no sign on the store, but look for the colorful yellow building. We’re told the store opened in the former space of Walgreens; there’s ample customer parking.

1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi has two other stores in Kakaʻako and Pearl Kai. We're told the Waipahu store is similar in size to the Pearl Kai location.

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The Waipahu location is similar in size to the Pearl Kai store. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)
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You can find Lay's chips in a variety of flavors, along with Kit-Kats from Japan. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Many of the snacks still need to be unpacked at the Waipahu store, but you can find customer favorites like Lay’s chips in assorted flavors, Kit-Kats from Japan, ramen kits and more. The business will eventually have shelves and snack prices on display.

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The Waipahu store includes machines from Claw Kingdom. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

The Waipahu store differs from the others, as it also includes machines from Claw Kingdom. Some of the machines are filled with snacks, so customers can win those as prizes.

 The business will get its next shipment of snacks on Friday. Many snacks will be on sale for Halloween at all three store locations.

 1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi's Waipahu store is currently open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CONTACT
1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi
94-233 Farrington Hwy., Waipahu
Instagram: @12buyhawaii
Open daily, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Food & Dining Reporter

Kelli Shiroma Braiotta is a Food & Dining Reporter for Aloha State Daily.