Asian snack shop 1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi finds new spot in Honolulu

The business’s Cooke Street store has relocated to Ala Moana Boulevard, in the former space of Valyou Hawaiʻi. It opens to the public on Jan. 8.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

January 08, 20262 min read

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This is the business’s largest location. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Popular for its imported Asian snacks, 1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi announced via social media in late December that its Kakaʻako store on Cooke Street was closed and the business was moving.

Its new location isn’t far — the business is reopening tomorrow, Jan. 8, on Ala Moana Boulevard in the former space of Valyou Hawaiʻi.

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1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi is opening tomorrow in its new Honolulu store. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Starting tomorrow, the store will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. This is the business’s largest location, according to manager Cecilia Yang. Its other stores are located in Pearl Kai Shopping Center and in Waipahu.

You can find all your favorite snacks, ranging from Kit-Kats to chips and drinks. Newer snacks can be found near the store entrance.

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The store’s inventory is more organized, making it easier for customers to shop. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Since the shelves are organized by category — chips, candies, noodles and more — it’s easier to shop. The business recently brought in more drinks, especially teas, according to Yang.

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You can even find cooking supplies and home goods. Photo by Kelli Shiroma Braiotta (Aloha State Daily Staff)

Like its other locations, the store isn’t limited to snacks. Customers can find sauces and a variety of cooking products, as well as home goods.

Customer parking is currently available on the side of the store, and additional parking will eventually be available in the lot behind the store.

Stay tuned for the store’s grand opening celebration. 1-2 Buy Hawaiʻi will also be doing special promotions for the upcoming Lunar New Year.

CONTACT
1-2 Buy Hawai‘i
704 Ala Moana Blvd. Unit A, Honolulu
Instagram: @12buyhawaii
Open daily, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.

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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta

Food & Dining Reporter

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