Supermarkets near Kealakekua, HI

“I don't know if it's the cheapest, but I stopped by on the way and bought some food. I was tired of all the salty food in Hawaii, but the salad here had no seasoning and the musubi wasn't salty, so I enjoyed it.”

“KTA Superstore –

We made several stops at KTA Superstore during our trip to the Big Island, mainly for groceries and fresh local ingredients. Being a home chef, I come prepared with a lot of spices and a well prepared menu for our 7 days. It’s a well-stocked store with a good selection of produce, meats, and Hawaiian specialties.

The fresh produce section had some great finds, but prices were steep— $18 for 18 eggs due to the ongoing bird flu issues. Luckily, we found a slightly better deal on eggs at $8 per dozen and grabbed two. Worth noting for memories of 2025!

One of the highlights was the fresh ahi poke selection. We picked up high-quality ahi that we used to make delicious poke bowls back at our rental. Much better than what we had at Big Kahuna Grill and way cheaper.

Pros:
✔️ Well-stocked with essentials and local specialties
✔️ Convenient locations for travelers staying in Kona
✔️ High-quality poke and fresh seafood

Bottom Line: KTA Superstore is a great stop for fresh local ingredients and meal prep supplies, but expect to pay a premium. If you’re staying in a rental and planning to cook, it’s still more cost-effective than eating out every night, but shopping smart is key!

Here’s a few pictures of meals we made:
Teriyaki Chicken, made Chinese Chicken Salad with Leftover, Poki Bowls, Ono Fish Tacos, Asian Sticky Ribs, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad, the best breakfasts and so much more! I think I want to write a cookbook now.”