I have memories of Mānoa Marketplace since the late 70's. My father was a chef at a Chinese…read morerestaurant on E Manoa Road that was located in current tenant Starbucks. We'd go to the restaurant every so often and would cross the street to Manoa Marketplace (MM) to shop. Opened in 1972, MM is a complex conveniently located in the heart of Manoa with multiple businesses, such as Safeway, Longs, McDonald's, and a whole bunch of eateries. There's also a post office and a laundromat on premises. MM also boasts a farmers market that is held on Tue, Thu and Sun from 7am to 2pm in the courtyard plaza. I've had fond memories of dining at Paesano, which had an impressive run from 1992 and sadly closed their doors earlier this year in Feb 2026. I came here with family and foodie friends so many times where it was in our rotation of restaurants to patronize. Lately I've been dining at both Lady Elaine and Little Plum. They are factors which lure me back to MM. Overall, MM is a great place for people who live in Manoa to shop, dine and their daily tasks. It's in a great neighborhood with convenience and options. 2026 #75

What do you come here for…read more.. A short ride from downtown area is Manoa a lovely lush spot that seems to take you away from the towering building of condos and hustle where is much quieter and greener as well. With that Manoa Marketplace is a place that you can pretty much do it all with Safeway for groceries, CPB for banking, various foodies spots, Bakeries, Manapua and even a USPS and so much more yes all that and free parking galore. They also have a Farmers Market every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7am-2pm along with various services available here you're able to get so much done in one location is what really makes it great. Thank you!

The place that has it all…read more.. Take the drive to Hawaii Kai with Costco, Ross Dress for Less, Koa Pancake House, Māla Market, City Mill and so much more it's certainly a place that many do flock over for those biz that's just a fraction to mention and many other services as well. Parking is not the biggest though somehow I do manage to find one with patience as this Town Center is divided into a couple sections which you're able to travel between them easily. What's the biggest draw for me personally is the water view in the back where there are some shaded tables though never enough as it's usually occupied by many for obvious reasons it's so easy to sip your drink or enjoy your lunch and get lost in the marina view which we're so lucky to have. Thank you!

A reminder to myself: do not go to shopping centers on a Sunday afternoon…read more Costco side was packed. City Mill side had a dozen cars with placards atop the roof with protestations against the CCP( Chinese Communist Party). Overheard a City Mill employee say, "I'm glad they are going ( majority were leaving at the same time) they're taking up our parking." Tell 'em Auntie. Saving grace: Great Clips was mostly empty and I did not have to wait for a haircut.

I go to Niu Valley Center to eat at one of my favorite restaurants bEAST side kitchen, and Gyotaku…read moreJapanese restaurant is very good too and there's a Jack in the Box, I still would like to try the newer Korean restaurant Hangang, but they seem to cater to tourists more. The parking situation is usually better than most places. I have also been to the OrthoSport Hawaii Physical Therapy and Aquatic Rehabilitation which was very helpful prior to my knee replacement surgery.

Whenever you head to Hawaii Kai from downtown Honolulu or Ala Moana on the island, chances are you…read morewill pass through the quaint area of Niu Valley. This small shopping mall sits between Aina Haina shopping center in Aina Haina and Hawaii Kai Towne Center & Koko Marina center in Hawaii Kai. It's a quaint little strip mall, anchored by a church, 7-Eleven convience store, and the Jack in the Box along Kalanianaole Highway. You may miss it if you're not looking for it, but it is a shopping hub, that's basically a food / restaurant stop for anyone and everyone who needs to stop here and pick up daily necessities. With that said, the Niu Valley shopping center isn't really a shopping center, just a collection of restaurants that come together to bring the community some variety in between Aina Haina and Hawaii Kai just so you don't have to travel too far into town to get what you need. I've come here twice already in the year 2020 just to check things out in the area. I noticed a couple of new additions in 2020 April, especially a new Vietnamese restaurant called "Pho Time" as well as two Japanese restaurants, called Café Asia and Gyotaku. Jack in the Box fast food restaurant has been around the property as far as I can remember - as well as the King's Chapel church. The 7-Eleven conveience store has been around for a solid number of years too. If you pass this strip mall, you're missing on a lot of potentially good eats here in east Oahu. The overall experience here at the Niu Valley shopping center can be described as underwhelming at best. While the shopping center is very much open air, it does lack that certain appeal when it comes to closed air conditioned shopping mall venues like Pearlridge shopping center and Kahala Mall, to name a few on the island. I arrived here around 1pm on separate occassions on April 2020 searching for cheap eats. The first time I discovered for the first time - Pho Time, which I assumed is relatively brand new or at least 6 months new. I can be sure that I'll be back to try this place when this pandemic is contained. Both experiences here on a Sunday afternoon seemed to be dead at best, but at least there was a few people roaming about and there was parked cars and a line of cars snaking through the Jack in the Box drive thru lane. Signs of life here on a weekend is nice, especially during a crisis. It was still quiet though, albeit eerie to see. Everything was take out only, but at least the restaurants were open. Just can't sit down and dine in though. Even the King's Church was closed for services. I'm sure it's like that across the island. You probably woudn't think it is a shopping center if you were crusing on by Kalanianaole Highway, but it's here open for your business. Come on by if you are in the area. The good thing about Niu Valley shopping center is that there is plenty of parking stalls here. Plenty for y'all to go shopping and your take out meals during this phase of year 2020. Since services for King's Church won't be held for a while, you can come here on the way home or on the way to work to pick up lunches or dinners whenever you can during this "stay-at-home" quarantine we have in place since March 25, 2020. I'm so grateful that many restaurants are open for take-out to help the community through this tough uncertain time we all are facing. I guess what makes us stronger will help us carry through this ordeal and onward to better days ahead. For me though, the shopping center doesn't feel like a real mall. Just a couple of buildings that is home to a few restaurants and a big parking lot, along with a church within a residential area and Kalanianaole Highway. While not a contemporary shopping center that you know and love like Ala Moana or even Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Niu Valley shopping center serves the community surrounding it without having to travel too far for basic stuff for everyday living. I know I spent about an hour here buying my meals while I was here and checking out the restaurants I plan on coming back to when this pandemic is more under control and we can do siit down dining again. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 3.0 stars for the asthetic appeal, but the community needs are there. I am glad that there is a Vietnamese restaurant I can come to that I haven't tried yet near home. Support local! B

OK, don't sleep on South Shore Market. It may not look like much from the directory, but it is such…read morea unique little shopping center. On the first floor, you will find quite a few small boutiques that carry some awesome items. Some standout shops include Salvage Public (which is a Kanaka Maoli-owned apparel store), Shop Keiko (which carries some exclusive Active by Teal pieces in addition to jewelry and Port + Paws items), Yireh x Mahinamade (more apparel including popular lei shirts in addition to dresses, aloha shirts, and more Active by Teal pieces), BikiniBird, and House of Mana Up (which carries a variety of stock including food stuffs, beauty products, dog treats, clothing, and bags all from local brands). You might find that some of the products are on the pricier end, but in my opinion the value is worth it because you are supporting local businesses and the quality of most pieces is excellent. Also connected to the shopping center are Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf as well as the best TJ Maxx I've ever been to and a 2-floor Nordstrom Rack where I've had a lot of success finding brand name items and great prices. I have never had an issue with service at South Shore Market; everyone is so kind and helpful that it makes the shopping experience even that much better. If you are looking for a more chill, relaxed shopping experience compared to Ala Moana, then South Shore Market is the place for you!

Pretty cool space! Very artsy! Has lots of modern boutiques and a few places to eat! We opted for…read moreOcean taste and it was great! Delicious food good service and cool selection of poke

The Kalama Valley Shopping Center is in transition. Looking at it as a first time visitor, it has…read moreseen better days for sure. Deserted and most likely forgotten, this once vibrant hub of economic activity in this portion of East Oahu has been vastly erased from the community's consciousness for a while. Normally, I would frequent Koko Marina shopping center or the Hawaii Kai Towne center in my outings to Hawaii Kai, but I felt compelled seek this place out just to see Kalama valley, the surrounding neighborhood, and the larger community. I was here on July 4, but clearly the shopping center was not at all a thriving engine of commerce in this area. Located on Kealahou Street, this derelict shopping center is nearby to the Koko Head Botanical gardens, which I included on this day trip to Kalama Valley before heading to Sandy Beach for much needed R&R before returning to work on the day after the 4th of July. Yep, gotta work on a Friday, especially when there's a crapload list I need to get done or I get busted. Anyhow, also nearby are some community parks for sports, and a cute little golf course. Kalama Valley Shopping Center reminds me a little like Aina Hina Shopping Center, but wow, I didn't know it was this bad out here. There is a private parking lot, but as you can imagine, it's virtually empty. Pretty sure it's lone active tenant, Thai Valley Cuisine isn't filling it up packed on the daily, but its good. If you are like me, TheBus route #23 passes by this shell of a shopping haven, but I think that the Thai Valley Cuisine is pretty good. (See review). Not sure what else to say about the Kalama Valley shopping center, since there's not much to review about a shopping village that's lost it's mojo. I should do some research as to why this shopping center is the way it is. Hoping that there is a revitalization plan in the works, just so it will be a better visit the next time around. This mall is like your basic community strip mall that can be a decent vestige of community pride when the investment is there and the community is behind this instead of venturing out to Koko Marina and Hawaii Kai Towne center for their everyday living and entertainment options. There wasn't much in the way of chairs and seating areas around this strip mall. There is restroom facilities here, but under lock and key. Looks like the upkeep isn't particularly good and it probably had lead to the shopping center's decline, among other issues. As mentioned before, I have faith that this shopping village can overcome its challenges and be a spotlight of economic prosperity that the entire community can enjoy. Just not recently, I'm afraid. Just gotta believe and I'll be coming back when that time has come. I do like the architecture that this shopping center sports. Reminds me of the Kona-Keahole International Airport, where the roofs are pyramid in shape. Support local! Unrated.

There is a new poke bowl spot in Hawaii Kai's Kalama valley shopping center.... It is very…read morereasonable and delicious. I had the mix bowl which contained wasabi ahi poke with miso tako over a bed of high grade rice!!! BRUH... was so ono( delicious ) I bought some garlic soybeans and poke by the lb. Just because the flavors were so good that I know this soybeans will be more then good. Please try this place for yourself but only tell your closest friends. I would like this spot to continue to serve their bowls. Man going back asap fo sho!

Kapalama Shopping Plaza is a small, single story structure that houses mostly eateries. It is…read moreL-shaped with stalls fronting all of the establishments. Par 3 Liquors is closest to North King Street, on the left. Then there's Viet Chubby Boy, Uncle's Chicken, Sakana Grill, Guieb Cafe, and Han Yang'. Across the way, on the right is Kikuya's and Upscale Hawaii...the old Diner's. I've patronized Viet Chubby Boy ( great name for a restaurant ), Guieb's Cafe, and Upscale Hawaii. They are all fine eateries. Entrances and exits on N. King, Mookaula st., and Kamenani St.

Dining in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Most customers will come here for the restaurants... This is not really a shopping plaza... It's more of a foodie place. Currently, the tenants are Viet Chubby Boy, Diners, Kikuya, Sakana, Uncle's Chicken, Guieb Cafe, Par 3 Liquors, Hannah Yang, Au's Garden, and several bars. Shared parking is free, but crowded at times. Be careful after dark...

Shopping and dining in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. This plaza is probably overlooked because it's located on the busy corner of King Street and Dillingham Boulevard. Jollibee is the most prominent tenant, followed by Jiffy Lube on the Dillingham Boulevard side, and 7-Eleven on the King Street side. There are two entrances - one on each side of the property. Note that there's no left turn out from the King Street side... and - no left turn out from the Dillingham Boulevard side. The traffic pattern is basically: enter from Dillingham Boulevard and exit onto King Street. (Although you can enter from King Street... Just drive slowly!) I have shopped at the Dillingham T-shirt Outlet and S7 Icy Bubble (for Cony merchandise). I've gotten takeout from Shiggy's and S7 Icy Bubble. I've dined at Jollibee. Watch out for the sketchy characters hanging around. They're actually everywhere, so... Always be cautious - wherever you are!

This quaint plaza is conveniently located on the corner of Dillingham Boulevard and North King…read moreStreet. It is home to Jollibee, Paul's Poppers, 7-11, Jiffy Lube, and more! I stopped by today to go to one of my favorite dumpling places, Paul's Poppers. It is the only business that I have been to here. I used to go to the KFC that used to be here. Unfortunately, KFC is no longer here. One place that I definitely have to check out is Jollibee! It's relatively new and believe it or not I have never had any of their food! I can't wait to finally try something from there. Besides the street level parking lot, Kingsgate Plaza also has an underground lot. The parking lots are rather small compared to larger malls, so it can take a little maneuvering to get a stall sometimes.

Line was not as long as I thought it would be. However it took a long time to move. It was tasty. I…read moreguess it is a machine waffle. Nice to try but no dipping sauce. Staff friendly.

Ward was originally marketed as a pet friendly area but it doesnt seem like it really is anymore…read more I feel really bad for the people who pay so much to live around this area and ended up with broken promises in the end. some areas seem a lot more dirtier and stinkier than others only because of the lack of grass and i think small patches would at least help so our pets have space to relive themselves other than the concreate floor or walls. it's also a shame that the ward shops is closing down for another new condo. i really loved all the cute little shops that was in there, but it'll just be another giant apartment building that most locals aren't able to afford to live in. this review is mainly for the newer parks that was built near dean and deluca and the one across the street. yes, it is beautiful but i think it would be nice for them to at least make an exception to allow dogs on them on it when they throw events on those particular lawns. There was this poor lady in front of me that tied up her dog on the poles (but in eye distance). It's so hot out right now and the risk of overheating or even kidnapped is a possibility. I could never do that and leave my dog tied up even if its 10 steps away because it could just take seconds for my sweet simba to be stolen. However, they don't seem to mind if you carry them or have them contained in something like a bag tho, but i think thats a little unfair for people who have larger dogs and can't do this. I also did not realize that the park across with the bridge also doesnt allow dogs on the grass, but it seemed like it just recently happened when the newer park re-opened. I think maybe a good solution is to add more trash cans around and maybe doggy bags like other communities that allow pets instead of hiring security to enforce pet owners to stay off the grass. Please don't punish the pet owners that are responsible but come up with a solution that there can be at least a happy medium for everyone.