Frank’s Foods Inc.’ meat market in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, is a longtime destination for quality proteins and island-style flavors. A family-owned business since 1955, it specializes in offering a broad selection of fresh and frozen meats—from everyday beef, pork and poultry cuts to specialty sausages, hot-dogs and variety boxes that make stocking the freezer easy.
The store is particularly known for its Portuguese sausage, red hot dogs, teriyaki beef, and other local favorites, reflecting both Hawaiian comfort cooking and grilling traditions. The meat counter supports bulk and family size packs, making it convenient to plan meals for regular dinners, gatherings or freezer storage. Custom packaging is available, and the team welcomes nightly meal-prep questions or guidance for portioning.
One standout feature is the “variety box” program: thoughtfully curated packs combining steaks, chops, ground meat and specialty items such as beef stew, BBQ cuts and breakfast sausages. These boxes are designed to simplify shopping while giving variety and value. Whether you’re shopping for daily dinner ingredients, entertaining guest-cooks or mailing meat bundles to friends and family on the mainland, Frank’s offers a mix of utility and island-flavor appeal. Its combination of friendly counter service, wide selection and local heritage make it a strong choice for homeowners and grill-teams looking for more than a typical supermarket meat aisle.
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