Where to Buy Lychee Now
It's summer! Which means longer days, south shore surf, and … lychee! Lychee farmers expect a bumper crop this year, especially compared to last year's meager harvest.
Where I'm finding the sweetest lychee right now:
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Sun Chong in Chinatown, which sells plump, juicy Big Island lychee. $5.99 to $6.99/pound, at 127 N. Hotel St.
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The Wine Stop: Every year, Liane Fu gets a shipment of Kaimana lychee, one of the sweetest varieties, from her sister's farm on the Hamakua Coast. She has some right now, but they are going fast. $6.99/pound, call 946-3707 to reserve.
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Foodland's got plenty from Hilo, $7.99/pound, multiple locations.
