Absolutely love this mall! Why? Friendly staff everywhere I…read morego-- helpful to find items, check out, offer chopsticks/forks for dining on site, directions around the mall (it is HUGE!) Many things to do, see, buy: -- Wide variety of options for shopping -- designers (LV, Dior, etc), shoes stores ,Target ... honestly too many to name! -- Hula shows daily Many things to eat: -- Food Court -- BEST MALL FOOD I'VE EVER HAD! LOVE Jollibee LOVE Poi Bowl (especially the squid luau and tripe stew) -- Grocery stores with amazing food selections (Foodland, Nijiya Market). * Foodland is my GO TO when I want variety in one place at an affordable price -- pizza , sushi , bakery, hot buffet by the pound, and poke by the pound to name a few! * There's restaurants inside with brunch and happy hours. * Coffee and tart options for buying and bringing home. * SIGN UP for the Maka'i rewards because it adds up and you can get free reusable bags, % discounts and $ rewards! See my separate review for more photos. * Nijiya Market is also a regular spot for finding high quality sushi and unusual items I don't find back home (see my separate review for more photos).

A large mall in the west side of Waikiki. The mall has many big brand name stores along with…read moreSouvenir stores etc. Stores ranges from small mom and pop to big brand like Rolex etc. Plenty of parking at the mall. Lots of tourists come here. They even have a good sizeable food court here. The mall is located in a very convenient spot and is walkable to depending on where you are staying.

Food courts, restaurants, shops smack dab in the middle of Waikiki…read more Seemed the busiest of all was Island Vintage Shave Ice on the exterior sidewalk with lines each time we passed.

This is an outdoor shopping mall in Waikiki, Honolulu. There are lots of big brands at this mall…read morealong with a good sizeable food dining area with lots of food stalls. The mall itself is fairly busy because it is located dead center in the busy tourist area. Here you will find Cheese cake etc and other restaurants. There is a parking lot but not sure if its a good idea to drive here.

Strolling down breezy walkways, the warm tropical air rustles through overhead foliage. Traditional…read morethatch roof architecture, shaded canopy of leaves, a beautiful garden setting. The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of commercialized Waikīkī. Glowing tiki torches, it captures my every step. Curiosity takes hold of me as my eyes gaze towards wooden kiosks. They're closely knit, all selling a hodge-podge of brick-a-brac island-style pieces geared towards tourists. A jumbled assortment of curiosities, memorabilia and trinkets of remembrance. Cheap shell leis, carved wooden tikis, jewelry of all sorts, handmade items. Displays of bright Aloha attire and accessories complete the shopping experience from stores along the perimeter. Vendors chatting, laughter in the distance. A comforting hum, a laid-back vibe. Unpretentious and deeply welcoming. All centered around a grand, massive 100+ year old banyan tree. Balanced on urban living, it was a connection to the social fabric of Honolulu. Nostalgic, charming, extremely unique. This was the original International Marketplace in Waikīkī. From 1956 to 2013. I remember it vividly. Do you? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I grew up coming to this open-air marketplace. Eclectic shops and a food court. This place had personality, charm, island-style warmth. I frequented this spot from childhood into young adulthood when traveling from the Big Island of Hawai'i and during my university days at Mānoa. Memories with my family as a kid, with my college friends many years later. Having a quick meal as an adult at the International Marketplace food court while employed in Waikīkī. It was a spot for cheap eats in a relaxed setting. I've watched musical diva and Hawai'i legend, Melveen Leed perform many times. My parents still remember watching Don Ho here. At the original International Marketplace back in the day. Precious memories. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Now it's a blend of fresh air and natural light on three floors. Polished, refined with modern touches. Still offering a lively yet sweet escape with a fluid layout and an unconfined atmosphere. Reimagined and reopened in 2016. Home to major brands and unique local boutiques. A shopping and dining destination. Exhibits and the century-old banyan tree trace the rich heritage of Waikīkī. Entertainment welcomes visitors and kama'aina like myself to this gathering place. I've dined multiple times on the third floor Grand Lānai. Featuring chef-driven restaurants and local cuisine. Casual food concepts line the Kūhīo Avenue Food Hall on the first floor. Breakfast, lunch or dining under the stars. There's something for everyone. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Since reopening in 2016 after a three-year construction phase, I've returned back a handful of times to the International Marketplace. Do I miss the version I grew-up with? Of course. But I understand why redevelopment was sought. It's prime real estate in the heart of Waikīkī. Physical expansion and a multi-million dollar modernization to capture high spending visitors as tourism and revenue shifts in Hawai'i. Honestly, I've shopped and dined at this modern version of the International Marketplace more times than the one I grew up with. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Revisit the International Marketplace like I have and embrace the transformed landscape. As it evokes deep sentimental meaning, a bittersweet clash of cherished history and modern progress. Take a photo by the iconic century-old banyan tree. Become lured by local boutiques along with luxury ones. Relax, shop, dine or people watch while taking in the view. Here, it's not just about spending money, it's about spending time. A space for everyone to create new memories.

This place sucks…read more Parking is a scam rip off and everything is overpriced. Avoid avoid F this place

Kapahulu pride…read more.. First of all I can't believe that a bakery used to be here as now it's home to Safeway which wasn't my go to grocery store until they began to set their place here in Kapahulu Shopping Center which is quite massive and very nice to include a Starbucks as well, yes it is definitely the anchor here with a lot of free parking and we all know that it does fill up fast but they do have an upper level as well just take the ramp up and you'd be surprised to see a lot more stalls along with elevators to take you down so it's an easy access to wherever you're going as this shopping center is filled with wonderful merchants like AT&T, Chronic Tacos, Panda Express, Timmy T's, GNC just to name a few. For those that are here just to pick up some take out food there are a few stall dedicated for that for ease of doing so like delivery drivers I do see take full advantage of that making it a thoughtful process for those that are just here for a few and with that is time saved for those that are staying near Waikiki or before heading out to the freeway. Thank you!

Kapahulu Shopping Center is a busy Shopping Center, especially because Safeway is the anchor store…read more Some smaller eateries came and went like Pita Pit. I liked that sandwich place, and I would drive here just for their sandwiches. It so hard find parking in front of the businesses throughout the day. What is nice, is the parking is free! Recently came to Moojigae Korean Grill after the lunch rush hours and found a parking stall right in front. New businesses to open soon are the Loco Moco Drive Inn and a second location for Mikiya, a Wagyu Shabu House. Timmy T's , Panda Express, AT&T, GNC, as well as Chronic Tacos are located at this Shopping Center. There are more parking stalls on the roof top with Elevators service. You can see Diamond Head from the roof top parking! The Kapahulu Shopping Center is on Kapahulu Avenue and there's also a back entrance for the residential area near Timmy T's. I can't wait to go Loco Moco's Drive Inn when they open. Sometimes you can find some coupons printed behind the Safeway's receipt for the near by businesses. Please stop by this Shopping Center on the way to Waikiki or when you're in the area. They have many take out eateries to try! This Safeway is huge like the main store located on Beretania St!

Food was good!! Good Amazing was TTEOBOKKI!!!…read moreSHORT RIBS!! KIMCHI!! also they give lot of food and price is good Not too expensive!!!

I really enjoyed this shopping plaza and had a good experience. Very clean and kept tidy. Fun to…read moreexplore.

Business is good, customers browsing, buying, eating and gathering with friends…read more Pleasant air conditioned mall. I just needed to stop at one shop. I really wanted to pick up a drink at Il Gelato but there was a line. One elevator by the theaters. Nice man with his family and grandchild with a stroller. He knew we couldn't all fit so he quietly walked up the stairs so I could get on. I thanked him at the top and he said he needed the exercise. So nice to see kind and considerate men younger than me. I was very grateful.

Update 9-2-26 on Kahala mall . The mall is already busy enough and limited parking near Panda and…read morePizza Hut entrance. Look at all these reserved parking stalls for the maintenance department there taking all the customers stalls really ?

"I can see its garlanded crags, its leaping cascades, its plumy palms drowsing by the shore..." ―…read more Mark Twain, on Oahu/Hawaii Waikiki Beach Walk on Lewers Street is delightful. Our hotel was situated on Lewers Street and I greatly enjoyed being on such a bustling street with good eats, high-end shopping, and lots of art & culture. They even have a free art gallery, frequent pop-ups of booths that sells local goods, and other fun and free entertainment. What really stood out to me was how easy it is to just wander here. No strict plan needed. One minute you're browsing locally made jewelry or handcrafted souvenirs, and the next you're drawn in by live music drifting through the open-air walkways. It feels lively without being overwhelming, like the perfect balance of energy and ease that Waikiki does so well. It also has that effortless day-to-night transition. During the day, it's bright, breezy, and great for a casual stroll or a quick bite between beach time. By evening, the whole area softens into something a little more magical: Music, people lingering longer, and the gentle breeze giving your nighttime stroll that movie magic. It's the kind of place where you say, "just one quick walk," and somehow end up staying for hours.

We LOVE this stand and seller for his delicious banana breads! He has a nice variety of different…read morechoices and my favorite is the chocolate chip and the pineapple, but with our family of 5, we all have our favorites and those two are just mine lol. Each Monday we try to go to his stand (or I send a family member to grab some bread for the room). You can email him before hand to see if the type of bread you like will be available, but you can't go wrong with anything he makes. The prices are very reasonable. I wish he would sell butter lol we really love butter on top of his banana bread lol if he started selling whipped butter, it would just be the only way to make this stand even better. Highly recommend and can't wait to be back soon for more! His breads a staple in our hotel rooms when we're in Waikiki!

Does it show my age when I know why it's even called Hee Hing Plaza?…read more Gosh though talk about nostalgia as I remember coming here to have everything from dinner to special family/friends functions as Hee Hing Chinese Restaurant was the place to be in this area as Kapahulu has always been a struggle for parking here at least it's able to accommodate a decent amount in the basement area conveniently with the elevator just steps away. Sadly as Hee Hing has gone thankfully the building has stayed and thrived as I've been here a few times to the Urgent Care, got my hair done at Billy Fong's and tonight was to celebrate a friend's birthday at Tonkatsu Tamafuji. Basically nothing has changed at the Plaza itself even with our two hour dinner with validation parking was a massive $1! It's just nice to see some simplicity as things are growing with so much massive builds moving many small businesses away the comfort home feel this place brings shows in even in our dinner gathering tonight as we just enjoyed ourselves without a fuss. Thank you!

Parking here is the absolute worst. If you're looking to be a customer at one of their famous spots…read more(examples include Donut King, Cafe Kaila, Win-Sputino, even Foodland with the Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf attached), be prepared to park in a stall that is simply too narrow and too short. Hope you don't have kids or anyone needing assistance out of your car because youd have to let them out before parking. Id also like to hope youre thin enough to get in and out yourself considering that these stalls can barely fit anything larger than a compact car. Mid-size, mini SUVs, and trucks beware.

Market City has been at the confluence of Kaimuki/Kapahulu/Moiliili since, forever...actually just…read morebefore statehood. The current iteration has Foodland as the anchor tenant on the Harding Ave. side of the mall. Split level...Ben Franklin and L&L Drive Inn are on the Kaimuki Ave. side. Lots of eateries, from Donut King to Earl's to Fun Station. A new store just opened on the Kapiolani Blvd. entrance/exit.

Lots of souvenirs here if you're looking for a bargain. The vendors are all pretty friendly and…read morewilling to make a deal. A lot of the items were very similar to the things you would find at the stores.

There are many vendors and many bargains to be found. Every vendor will treat like royalty because…read morethey want to make a sale. Don't hold that against them. They are all wonderful folks trying to make a living. They actually help each other, referring you to other vendors if they don't have what you are looking for! If you pay the quoted price, you paid too much! Be sure to visit's Harry's Clothing stand centrally located. He has quality clothing and will bargain and he is a good man. Great place to shop for bargains!