Molly Tea Ala Moana: Hawaii’s First Store Opening, Location & Menu

Hawaii is about to get its first taste of Molly Tea. The Chinese tea chain, famous for its jasmine milk tea and whipped cream toppings, is opening at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, and the store was expected to open this month.

It has been a long wait. The opening has moved more than once since it was first announced. Here’s everything we know so far, including where to find the store and what to order once it opens.

Molly Tea Ala Moana at a Glance

• Location: Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI
• Inside the mall: Mall Level 2, Mauka Wing
• Expected opening: October 2026 (official date not yet announced)
• Why it matters: Hawaii’s first Molly Tea location
• Hours: Not yet announced

When Will Molly Tea Ala Moana Open?

Molly Tea has not officially announced an exact opening date yet.

The store has had a long road to opening:

• December 2025: Local reports said Molly Tea would open at Ala Moana Center in February 2026.
• Early 2026: Later reports said the store would debut in July 2026.
• August 2026: Aloha State Daily’s guide to new Ala Moana stores said Molly Tea was expected to open in October.

Delays like this are common for new mall stores, especially for a brand’s first location in a new state. Online listings for the store have recently been updated, which suggests the opening is getting close.

We’ll update this page as soon as Molly Tea confirms its opening date and grand opening deals.

Where Is Molly Tea in Ala Moana Center?

Molly Tea will be on Mall Level 2 in the Mauka Wing of Ala Moana Center. The Mauka Wing is on the mountain side of the mall, facing away from the ocean.

Ala Moana Center is Hawaii’s largest shopping centre, so it helps to know the wing before you go. Use the mall directory or map once you arrive.

What Grand Opening Deals Can You Expect?

Molly Tea hasn’t announced its Ala Moana deals yet. Its other recent openings follow a similar pattern, so this is what fans can reasonably watch for:

• Soft opening discount: Recent stores in Seattle and New Jersey started with three days of 12% off drinks.
• Buy one, get one deals: Grand opening weekends at Westfield Southcenter and Cherry Hill included free drink offers.
• Free merch for early customers: Tumblers, scented candles, fridge magnets and keychains have been given to the first customers in line at other stores.
• App rewards: New members who download the Molly Tea app have received small gifts like scented sachets.

These are examples from other locations, not confirmed Ala Moana offers. Details may differ in Honolulu.

What to Order at Molly Tea

Molly Tea is built around floral teas, with jasmine at the centre. If it’s your first time, these are the drinks fans line up for:

Premium Jasmine Milk Tea
The signature drink. Jasmine green tea blended with fresh milk for a smooth, fragrant cup. If you order one drink, make it this one.

Snowy Jasmine
Topped with a tall swirl of whipped jasmine cream. This is the drink that made Molly Tea famous on social media.

Jasmine Apple and Jasmine Grape Milk Teas
Floral tea with fruit and milk. Lighter and fruitier than the classic.

Osmanthus and White Champaca Milk Teas
For something beyond jasmine. Osmanthus has a soft, apricot-like aroma, while White Champaca is more perfumed.

Molly Tea’s menu also includes iced teas and fruit teas. The Ala Moana menu and prices haven’t been published yet.

Why Molly Tea Is a Big Deal

Molly Tea was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 2021. It now says it has more than 2,000 stores worldwide.

Since arriving in the US in 2024, it has expanded across New York, California, Texas, Maryland, New Jersey and Washington. Its openings regularly draw long lines. Its first Maryland store saw a queue wrapping around the block on opening day.

As Hawaii’s first location, Ala Moana is likely to draw a big crowd too.

Tips for When It Opens

• Follow Molly Tea on social media for the official opening date and promos.
• Download the Molly Tea app before opening day. New member gifts are common at launches.
• Go early on opening weekend if you want free merch, since gifts usually go to the first customers.
• Head to Mall Level 2, Mauka Wing to find the store.

More Molly Tea Openings

Molly Tea is opening stores across the US this fall. Read about the recent openings at Westfield Southcenter and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, or see our list of every new Molly Tea US store opening.

Final Sip

After months of delays, Molly Tea’s first Hawaii store is close to opening at Ala Moana Center. Once the doors open on Mall Level 2, Honolulu tea fans will finally be able to try the jasmine milk tea that has drawn lines around the world.

Bookmark this page. We’ll update it with the official opening date, hours and grand opening deals as soon as they’re announced.