Today the name refers to much more than dried and preserved fruit, including other local snacks such as different types of candied ginger, dried seafood squid. Our website is straightforward and clear, with no unexpected costs or surprise expenses. Hawaii is famous for shave ice and although island snow cannot be mailed this is a good second. Get a taste of hawaii at a traditional crack seed store. You suck on the seed and eat the surrounding meat while licking your sticky red fingers. However, it is also a specific type of preserved plum with its actual pit or seed cracked open and marinated in a delicious sweet and sour sauce.
If youve visited hawaii, youve probably encountered li hing mui, known as crack seed. May 20, 2010 crack seed center at the ala moana center is one of the largest crack seed stores, but kathy said there are plenty in the city, although perhaps not all as clearly marked as kays crackseed. After 41 years, beloved owner of iconic crack seed store. Crack seed is a category of snacks that originated in china.
This little store in kaimuki is like a piece of history preserved amongst a growing, up and coming foodie neighborhood. For the past 41 years, kon ping young also known as mr. Hawaiis crack seed shops may be the losers in trump trade dispute the iconic fruit snacks that have been enjoyed for generations were already getting hard. Its slang for local snacks mostly dried fruits, not so much actual seeds that you can still find in a few remaining shops in the islands. Established in 1994, crack seed hawaii is located at 45955 kamehameha hwy ste 103a in kaneohe, hi honolulu county and is a business listed in the categories seeds chinese preserved and chinese food products. In case youre wondering, the crack seed store sources their products from taiwan, hong kong and thailand. The crack seed store located in kaimuki honolulu is the real deal for the best in hawaii. Crack seed is a hawaii snack item with a taste that is, well, acquired. Crack seed hawaii 45955 kamehameha hwy kaneohe hi 96744. What its like getting busted smuggling crack seed at. Crack seed store located in kaimuki town on oahu is a legendary momandpop shop known for li hing mui icees and crack seed preserved, salted fruit snacks made from fruits like plums and mangos offered by the pound mr. Young has been running the crack seed store on the corner of koko head and waialae avenues. I remember small kid time when my mom would take me to the crack seed.
Oahubased crack seed chain store wholesale unlimited explains, the name crack seed refers to the seed in the dried fruit that had been cracked to add more flavor. For me, and many others who grew up in hawaii, crack seed reminds us of our childhoods. You cant find this anywhere else except at crack seed center. You dont have to go to a crack seed store to find these snacksone late night i ended up buying lots of them at at 24hour longs drugs but for. In the 1950s and 60s, a trip to the crack seed was a trip to paradise the bottle in the photo above is a classic image from that time. The last time we were in hawaii in ohau a trip highlight for dh were the seed shops a local friend took us too. Crack seed center specializes in local snacks from hawaii and asia. Jade food authentic, traditional, handmade and original. Even though locals call this prune mui, its really a medley of dried fruit mixed with all sorts of crack seed items including li hing mui, lemon peel, mango and cherry seed. The hawaiian snack li hing mui is everywhere, even margaritas. Crack seed are basically preserved fruits that have been cracked or split with the seed or kernel partially exposed as a flavor enhancement. Tourist plum li hing mui bag closeup at rainbow crack seed kaneohe hawaii photo by sheila scarborough at the very end of a visit to oahu, i learned about something called crack seed. Generally speaking, it is a chinese food item, imported with chinese sugar plantation workers who arrived in hawaii in the mid1800s. Though there arent many stores left in hawaii the crack seed store in kaimuki is keeping the culture alive.
Crack seed store honolulu 2020 all you need to know. Hawaiis rainbow crack seed 808 2355553 apple watermelon slices available in store now. Honolulu, hawaii hawaiinewsnow there were hugs, kisses and even some tears tuesday as the longtime owner of the iconic crack seed store in kaimuki said a fond farewell with his family. This longtime merchant has a great selection of crack seed, kakimochi, dried fruit, dried seafood, flavored popcorn, shave ice and much more. What its like getting busted smuggling crack seed at the airport turns out omiyage from hawaii looks pretty sketchy to the tsa.
Its an acquired taste, but hawaii locals love to snack on chinese preserved plums. Crack seed store 1156 koko head ave honolulu, hi candy stores. Wholesale unlimited is home of rockys, paradise cravings, island cravings, and bettys best cookies. A taste of sweet li hing mui brings back hawaii childhood. The hawaiian crack seed store has long been a staple in the local community and a source of nostalgia for adults who spent their childhoods trolling the. View all hotels near crack seed store on tripadvisor. The story of crack seed in hawaii one of the old time snacks you might enjoy in hawaii is crack seed. Hawaiis best local hawaiian snacks in the islands with true kamaaina service. Ive hear that there are fewer of these around than there used to be in general. Any crack seed stores seed shops in kauai you would recommend.
Oct 15, 2017 if youve visited hawaii, youve probably encountered li hing mui, known as crack seed. And please click the link at the bottom of each page to see even more yummy choices. Were not affiliated, authorized, associated, endorsed by, or officially connected with the company or entities listed here, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. He wanted his successors to understand the deeprooted significance of the stores offerings and its place in the community. But for more than 50 years now, the crack seed store in kaimuki has offered these sweet, and salty, and hot, and sour preserves. Hawaii s rainbow crack seed 808 2355553 apple watermelon slices available in store now. Well in the old days, it was a dried or pickled plum. Crack seed store kaimuki continues tradition beat of hawaii. Hawaii s best local hawaiian snacks in the islands with true kamaaina service.
And now, it has inspired a few new twists on the snack that are. Meet the new crack seed store owners frolic hawaii. Apr 14, 2018 crack seed is a childhood favorite amongst many locals in hawaii. The reason it is called bull dog is because the seed looks like the head of a bull dog. Crack seed is a childhood favorite amongst many locals in hawaii.
In order to create the unique flavor that people have come to know and love, the seed is cracked to release flavor into the fruit meat around it. Crack seed store shops services on oahu honolulu, hawaii. It also reminds me of every care package my family sent to me after i left home. We sell 21 feminized marijuana seed strains, including 7 autoflowering varieties, and 3 highcbd medical strains that offer tons of medical benefits without the classic marijuana high. Crack seed storesseed shops kauai forum tripadvisor.
Hawaiis crack seed shops may be the losers in trump trade dispute the iconic fruit snacks that have been enjoyed for generations were already getting hard to find. Get special deals and connect with other hawaiian snack. Its so small that two is literally company and threes a crowd. Some people cracked the seed inside the plum and then salted it. Crack seed hawaii in kaneohe, hi seeds chinese preserved.
Jan 03, 2020 uncle kon ping youngs last day with his kaimuki crack seed store was dec. Crack seed hawaii 45955 kamehameha hwy kaneohe, hi candy. Jan 18, 2019 chinese immigrants brought this tradition to hawaii in the mid1800s and its remained popular ever since. The term crack seed is now used throughout hawaii to refer to all types of preserved fruit snacks. Jan 08, 2020 rainbow crack seed photo from rainbow crack seed on facebook. Were lucky that in hawaii, drug stores, convenience stores and supermarkets sell crack seed. Chinese immigrants brought this tradition to hawaii in the mid1800s and its remained popular ever since. Most are shipped in from asia, and the various stores here also. High to low az za oldest to newest newest to oldest best selling. It is highly popular in many regions, such as hawaii.
I really like their sweet li hing mui for when i make pickled mango. Whats is it and what makes crack seed in hawaii so unique. But the best kind come from crack seed stores and holeinthewall momandpop shops. Uncle kon ping youngs last day with his kaimuki crack seed store was dec. Generally speaking, it is a chinese food item, imported with chinese sugar plantation. Hawaii marijuana seeds buy cannabis seeds for sale.
Young didnt announce his retirement until it was time, nor did he put the store up for sale. I struggle to remember an outoftown friend or relative who took to the salty, sour and sweet taste of a red li hing mui seed. Kaimuki crack seed store owner retires after 41 years khon2. The hawaiian snack li hing mui is everywhere, even. This is an old fashioned seed well remembered by generations of locals.
Hawaiis crack seed shops may be the losers in trump trade. Thank you for visiting where our goal is to provide you with easy access to some of the best mouth watering hawaiian style seeds and oriental preserves found anywhere. In its broadest definition, it is a category of snack, beloved in hawaii, in which fruit plum, peach, apricot, cherry, mango, lemon. Since 1982, lins hawaiian snacks presents an extensive array of your favorite hawaiian and asian snacks, including crack seed, li hing mui, and other dried fruit, nuts, candy and seafood. He wanted his successors to understand the deeprooted significance of the stores offerings and.
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