Libby Manapua Shop Inc

Awesome local spot to grab manapua and other food items. If you need to pickup treats for a party or office, this is the place to go.

If you have not visited Libby’s while visiting Honolulu, you are doing it all wrong.
This little manapua shop is full of awesome little brunch treats — on the go.
If traveling, they do have travel packs made available for transport.
Very small facility and only handles cash. Make sure you know what you want when you get to the counter!

1 for customer service. The Japanese lady didn’t smile once while she was helping us. Very unpleasant #1 222 016

My friend brought me some manapuas and dumplings for my birthday from Libby’s, and it was amazing!!!

Cash Only!
Libby Manapua Shop is definitely a local’s spot, but on the way to Honolulu from the airport, so worth a trip if it’s on the way. However, make sure you go early, since they were sold out of a lot of items when my friends and I got there around noon on a Sunday. They only had a few items left, so we opted to try:
–Pork Hash ($ 0.75,
): Yum– the quality of the pork they use in the filling isn’t super high quality, so you’ll definitely want to eat this while still hot. However, the skin of the dumpling was thin, and it was oily, but had good flavor. Recommended!
–Pork Manapua ($ 1.70,
): Pretty good! There was a little too much bun to filling ratio for me, but the bun was nice and soft and the filling was flavorful.
I wish I came earlier to try some of their other items, so will have to come back at some point. They aren’t super customer service oriented since most of the customers are locals, so don’t come in with high expectations for service. It’s a grab and go place, and no seats/​tables are available inside. They have a lot across the street, so plenty of parking spots are available.

Awesome! The freshest pork hash I’ve tasted yet. Taste the best too. Must go to place. It has a great flavor and taste light (if that makes sense). You have to go there and taste it yourself then you’ll understand what I mean. Other pork hash could not compare.

Where’s the meat? Don’t know about most Manapua eating folks, but i like meat with my Bao. I guess the tough times are catching up with what used to be the OG ono kine place.

value and quick bites makes for an awesome combo
I love this place. ultra local and a patient staff as I considered my options. The pricing is by the piece which is über value, and it gives you opportunity to sample around. We came back twice, The hot mustard is additive with the pork hash (Shiu Mai’s).
This is on my must go to place when I am in the area for sure.

I was a life long customer. I spent close to $ 200 on a single purchase and asked do a extra bag to carry it out to the neighbor islands. Some smart 4^th generation college educated kid wanted to charge me a $ 1 for the bag. I reminded her of my large purchase and got that «big deal» look. A little customer service goes a long way. NEVER again. Only one star because that’s the least allowed.

Make sure you try the pork hash before you leave the parking lot. I bought over $ 50. Worth of manapua/​porkhash, and the pork hash was tasteless. Like they forgot to add ingredients. Drove all the way back home in kaneohe and all the lady could say was sorry. very disappointed. The worse thing is this was not the first time… i think it’s becoming a pattern, bad product.

Pork Manapua $ 1.60
Pork Hash $ 0.70
Halfmoon $ 0.70
The prices are definitely right. There is no seating here and parking is limited. A grab and go kinda place. Sauces are on a side table. The menu is simple and straightforward. They sell dim sum type items. Serving sizes are generous. It’s all fresh and flavorful. We really enjoyed the Pork Manapua. Employees aren’t the friendliest but quick. Just make sure you organize your order by stating how many pieces of a certain item you want. These ladies don’t play. This is serious stuff.
We were in and out in no time.

My favorite manapua place! Been coming here for years as it is my parent’s fave place for manapua. Always worth it to buy at least a dozen manapua to eat throughout the day and most likely the next day too lol! Of course they also sell half moon, noodles, pepeyau, ricecake, and pork hash — all are delicious! Can’t say I’ve tried the pot stickers, almond cookie, or coconut custard mochi. Definitely gotta get here early if you want to make sure you can order what you want because they run out throughout the day. Free parking is across the street from the shop. Gotta love the signature pink box, happiness in one box :)
Don’t forget it’s CASH ONLY!

So disappointed. I was craving Libby’s manapua for a while and when I finally went, I was at a lost for words. I was always a loyal Libby’s customer from when my grandparents would make a special trip to town but now, 7 – 11 is better! The noodles were dry with no taste, manapua was all dough, and the prices are marked up. So disappointed as prices increased and quality is long gone. Never going back.

I have to be honest walking into Libby’s, I felt like I was in an episode of Seinfeld where they were trying to order soup from the Soup Nazi. There were signs on the wall warning that if your order needed to be repackaged, there was a $ 5 charge, signs telling you to get off your phone and an overall no bullshit attitude of the counter help. When people got to the front of the line and didn’t know what they wanted, it was almost as if they were screamed at «no manapua for you!» and made to get to the back of the line (which by the way was out the door). Afraid to face the same fate, I promptly placed my order of manapua, pork hash and half moons. In my fear of the manapua lady, I ended ordering far more than I needed and forgot to ordered mochi, but I didn’t get yelled at or banished to the end of the line so yay for me.
If you read my reviews you’ll know how much I hate parking so a quick mention that parking is a nightmare. Go in pairs. One run in and have someone drive laps until you safely escape the manapua lady.
The manapua was delicious and the half moons were good too. The pork hash weren’t my favorite of the ones I’ve had but after I build up my courage again, I’ll be back again to face the scary manapua ladies.

Tried to call in an order this morning at 6:55am and lady was so rude! She says «you gotta call in an order 30 minutes prior now you looking at 7:30am for pick up!» Where in the hell does it say that on your friggin website? No where!!! So update your website so customers like me, who are in a hurry won’t be waiting a half an hour. Just saying! Your website says «call us now» and you should add 30 minutes before pick up!!!

Walked into Libby’s and noticed that there were a few people putting in their orders. I also noticed that there’s not much room for standing and there’s no sitting area. I looked at the menu and the prices… everything looks decent enough. I look towards the checkout area and notice «CASH ONLY». What??? Really!!! First thought in my head is «Do I even have cash on hand? I know I have my debit and credit card on me.» Good thing I checked my wallet and found a $ 20. If I had more cash on hand I would have ordered more items… being that I only had a $ 20 I made sure that my order was within my budget range.
The shop was pretty busy and the employees worked as a team. One person handles the register while the other three employees help the customers in line.
I ordered three pork manapuas, three pork hashes, small order of chow fun, and two spring rolls. The manapua had more bread than the pork filling. Everything else was delicious.

Libby’s manapua shop has a very simple strategy. Sell lots of manapua and lots of pork hash at a very low cost. It is a small cash only shop on kalani street in kalihi and the hours are fairly limited. There is a good amount of parking in their lot across the street and the line inside moves very quickly.
I think their manapua is above average, especially the baked version. Their pork hash is generally pretty good as well. I do think their steamed manapua could use a slightly better filling to bread ratio.
Overall, while I don’t think Libby’s is the very best in Hawaii, I do think they are the most reliable and possibly the cheapest and I will continue buying from them. Thus, «I’m a fan.»

One star is TOO damn much for this place!!! I’m boycotting this place FOREVER!
I have NEVER received bad customer service quite like this. Called in a take out order and told the lady on the phone we were 10 – 15 minutes away. Before hanging up I told her we were 5 minutes away. Walked in it was empty, meaning I was the only one in there, then people started trickling in. I said I was there to pick up my take out. The middle aged girl muttered under her breath «it’s not 15 minutes yet.» I was fine waiting for my order if they were too «busy»…older lady walks out of kitchen looks at me and snobs me. These people are unreal.
Anyways after the same middle aged girl, I mean middle aged immature kid rang me up and said thank you, on my way out the door I hear her say «LEARN TO TELL TIME!»… I turned around and said «Excuuuuuse me!!! You talking to me!!!» I was effen LIVID! Who the $%&# do you think you are talking to your customer like that???
I called back to share my displeasure about their customer service. An older lady answered and basically told me it wasn’t 15 minutes, do you know how busy we are, we will take it into consideration yada yada yada. This old lady was probably the rude girls mom. You know that saying the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…
Libby’s, don’t forget who the life line of your business is. IT’S YOUR CUSTOMERS, in case you didn’t already know that or you’re just too damn cocky to give a dim sum sh*t. Treat them like crap and you’ll lose business for sure. I’m never going back.
If you wake up on the wrong side of the bed, my advice: STAY HOME!!!
You can take your manapua and shove it. I’ll take my business elsewhere.
P. S. Interesting to read other posts about horrible service from this place. obviously the rotten apple gotta go.

«UMMM does this have crack on it?
No really, look at my face, this is my serious face. Does this have craaaack on it?
Because with this delicate frame and a serious penchant for delicious carbs, I won’t last a day as a crack addict!!»
Or at least that’s what I imagine Mindy Kaling would say if she ate these manapuas.
And really, that’s waaay more interesting than what was really said after I ate a particularly delicious pork hash. «MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM­MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM»
10 minutes later.
«OMGOSH REALLY THAT WAS MMMMMMM MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMM»
So here is what you need to know:
–There’s a free parking lot right across the street from the shop.
–Cash only. And bitcoins of course duh.
–Okay no just cash only sorry fellow nerds.
–Pork manapuas are these heavenly balls of fluff filled with a dense, sweet pork with scallions.
–Pork hash is basically a big shumai but with pure pork (no shrimp) and a thicker peel which is so deliciously flavored I horde them into a corner and nomnom away.
–Black sugar manapua is really just red bean (azuki bean). I didn’t care much for this one. A little too dry for me.
–Friendly, efficient service
–A great stop before the airport! Just make sure to tell them before you order that you are traveling with it. Otherwise it goes into this flimsy pink box.
–There’s no shame in stuffing your face in the parking lot. LOL.

My favorite place to stop for pork bao and pork hash coming straight from airport or packing to bring back to California. They open from 6am –2pm and closed on Monday and Tuesdays but check schedule.
they accept cash only so bring lots !
Small parking area across the street and just try everything on the menu!
Don’t forget to get your soy sauce and mustard on the way out yummmm
Staff very nice