About us

We’re known for our fresh acai bowls and more: we also offer smoothies, a wide selection of teas, a variety of paninis, and some local favorite poke bowls! Another specialty of ours is selling Made in Hawaii products. Some examples include Hawaiian organic honey, Honey Girl Organics skin care, organic Hawaiian Bath and Body, Hawaiian health products such as Bioastin and Spirulina, see for yourself!

We are a local, family-owned business.

Blue Hawaii Lifestyle opened its first location in the Ala Moana Shopping center in 2008. We outsource ingredients from a number of local companies to support our island’s economy.

Meet our team!

Jenny Zhong
CEO / Founder

Jenny has been running businesses for over 35 years. From small kiosks, garment factories, surf shops, and now Blue Hawaii Lifestyle. In her free time, she enjoys baking, planting terrariums and taking walks by the beach. 

Stella Hung
Social Media Manager

Stella is an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania studying health & societies and consumer psychology. Her hobbies include surfing, dancing, hiking, and going on spontaneous adventures!

Charles Zhang
General Manager

Charles is an undergraduate studying computer science at Duke University. He lives an active lifestyle and loves hiking, surfing, climbing and playing spikeball with friends. 

Sydnie Ito
Graphic Designer

Sydnie is an third-year undergraduate at Columbia University majoring in religion. She loves working taking part in Asian American social justice initiatives, baking, and reading historical fiction novels!

Erena Yamatsu
Bar manager

Erena is an undergraduate at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa studying economics. She enjoys listening to music, exploring different food spots, and traveling! 

Vince Ines
Barista

Vince is currently majoring in Information Technology at Kapiolani Community College. His hobbies include playing basketball and watching anime.

Wyne Malaqui
Barista

Wyne is an undergraduate pursuing Architecture at the University of Oregon. His hobbies are playing basketball, exploring different coffee shops and body boarding.