The variety of retail stores & dining options is great for a neighborhood mall…read more The variety of events also add to the diversity. More crowded during rainy weather because it's an indoor mall.

Dropped by to check out the 25% off Savings Pass Store participants…read more Thank you, Kahala Mall, for continuing this nice little encouragement to keep shopping! And of course your Gift with Receipts promotions;). Enjoyed browsing the stores, and it's a blessing there are signs in the windows, in addition to the balloons, to indicate participation. (Because by Monday evening, the kids have appropriated the balloon displays to take home, for their second lives!) Good selections, nice discounts, and great service from each store. Will be back!

"One of our absolute FAVES in Oahu!!! "…read more Ala Moana Center is hands-down one of our favorite places to visit every time we're in Hawaii . It's the perfect mix of shopping, food, and island vibes -- and the fact that it's open-air makes it even better . Location & Hours: Super convenient and easy to get to, right between Waikiki and downtown Honolulu Most stores are open around 10am-8pm, but restaurant hours vary (some open earlier or close later ). Parking (the BEST part): FREE PARKING!!! Yes -- totally free self-parking with tons of garages all around the mall. There are so many spots, but it does get busy on weekends, so coming earlier is always a good idea . Performances & Entertainment: They often have free live performances like hula dancing and Hawaiian music at the center stage -- such a fun surprise while shopping and a great way to soak in the culture! Best Restaurants & Food: SO many good options Mariposa - great for a sit-down meal Tanaka of Tokyo - always a fun experience Food court - perfect for quick bites Ruscello / CPK - easy and family-friendly Tons of dessert and coffee spots for shopping breaks You could literally eat here all day . Tips & Tricks: Wear comfy shoes -- this place is HUGE Park near the area you plan to shop or eat Come earlier in the day to avoid crowds Make time to just sit, relax, and enjoy the vibe Final Thoughts: Ala Moana Center is always a must-visit for us . Free parking, amazing food, great shopping, and fun performances -- it never disappoints! Whether you're shopping or just strolling, this place always feels like Hawaii .

Although this location is walking distance, amd the first time we used it, we will spend our…read morehard-earned $$$ at the University location instead. It is no accident there was NO LINE at dinner time on a Wednesday night, the community must already be aware the Gen whateverZ have absolutely no customer service or common sense when handling online ordering, preparation and presentation of orders. My 12 year old had online order number on her phone, two (2) standard boxes with two (2) 24 oz drinks, " to go." How do YOU think this order should be packaged? Well, I instructed my daughter to grab the order as I went to the lavatory and I would meet her at a nearby table. As I approached the counter, I saw her ask for a drink holder. And then I saw her attempt to stack the boxes atop the other!!! Wth???? Hold up, Baby Girl??!!! "XqquuuZzee mee?? Please may she have a bag???" My child says, " I got it!" " I'm sure you do. Wejust spent $30 here on 2 meals and you are here alone. The least they can do is offer you a drink carrier and food carrier!" The counter clerk gives me the bag, I say TY, pack it, and turn to leave. Another staff says something to that clerk, who then turns to me," what name is the order under?" I give them my name. And walk away. In most work situations, these are training issues, and I have great compassion for ignorance. However, upon observation the patron appeared to be struggling with gathering and collecting the order in their possession therefore the transaction has not been completed yet. My daughter is my bias. Don't mess with MamaZ Baby!!!

Shopping in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I didn't really know that this place was Kaimuki Shopping Center... It's a huge structure between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue that runs along Waialae Avenue. Times Supermarket is on the bottom level, and Longs, Cookie Corner, and the Hawaii State Employees Federal Credit Union are on the middle level. Those are the places that I see and know. I looked at the directory and saw that there are many offices on that top level that I never visit. Customers can use the stairs or elevator to navigate between levels. Free covered parking is on the bottom level. The middle level also has free parking, but the row furthest away from the building is reserved for employees. This is pretty good outdoor mall. I've gotten meals from several businesses such as Fairwood Drive Inn & Pho 27, Higoto, and Coco Bloom. I'll be back!

Free parking. Many shops here to enjoy. To name a few,…read morethere is CVS Longs Drugs, The Cookie Corner, Hawaii State Federal Credit Union, Restaurants, Kaimuki Dental Group, Times Supermarket, Higoto Japanese Eatery and so much more. Great value, service, and selection of products at Longs Drug and Times Supermarket. Yummy food options at the upstairs (Fairwood Drive Inn & Pho 27) and downstairs food service restaurants (Higoto and Coco Bloom). Take your pick of your bentos, musubis, sandwiches and more. At Kaimuki Shopping Center you can get your banking, grocery shopping and teeth cleaning done, all in one trip!

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!

We were in Waikiki for a few days and when we needed a quick lunch or dinner, we looked at the food…read morecourt there. We tried a few of the vendors while there. L & L Hawaiian Barbecue is a tried and true place for plate lunches and it did not disappoint. The food was fresh and hot - and as a former resident of Oahu, mac salad and rice is a treat. For a burger rush, we ate the Mahaloha burger - certified Angus beef and again, it was hot and delicious. Their fries were great as well. My brother-in-law asked about a malasadas and told him that it is more or less a doughnut but was brought to Hawaii by the Portuguese who came to work the fields back a hundred or so years ago. It's sold all over the islands now. When I lived here in the '70's, a food truck parked itself in a parking lot and people lined up to buy it. When they ran out, that was it until the next time and it was not everyday. Penny's malasadas was good and delicious. It was hot and sooo ono, as we say it in the islands! There's a price to pay for the delicious food though - and it's not cheap! So go try, yeah!

"Get in loser, we're going shopping." ― Regina George, Mean Girls…read more What a gorgeous shopping space right in a central location on Kalakaua Ave! We're talking a four-stories tall, open-air, commercial retail complex. My colleague and I decided to pop in after a delicious lunch to peruse some of their offerings. Kira x Miffy? Stüssy with their exclusive Hawaii line? Are high-end luxury brands your thing? They have everything here. They also have some great eateries and free entertainment nearly daily. Check their website for an event schedule. It's a great outdoor space with lots of places for you to spend your hard earned dollars. Enjoy, have fun, and charge it!

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

Wonderful building that offers the best parking rates in waikiki! This building as well as its…read moreparking lot is safe, well lit, clean and opens till late. I am a local and I park here a lot when I visit waikiki. 100% recommend!!

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!

Set right in the heart of Kaimuki, Lafite Plaza is a 2-story building located at 3457 Waialae…read moreAvenue. They offer a private parking lot for patrons of the businesses at Lafite, you'll have to pull up the ramp to get there. Be cautious when going up the ramp, as its a little steep and two way, as well as the potential for pedestrians walking up the stairs on the ramp. Below are the businesses here: Ground level: Champs Sports Bar Fusion Cafe & Wine Bar (coming soon at the time of this review) Second Floor: Kangen 808 Namie Salon Plantoem

Kaimuki is a special place- Lucky we live Hawaii!…read more Lafite Plaza is a small place. Reason for this review- Drivers Please Be Careful trying to Park. Kaimuki is not downtown NYC with rushing taxi's and bike drivers that know how not to get hit- the parking is a pain in the b*++ but there is plenty of street parking, the road in front of Lafite Plaza is two two way lanes but there is street parking so stopping and coming out of parking drive ways is very often. It is just up the street from when I used to live on 9th Ave. Just about 10th Ave, right in the heart of things in Kaimuki- well placed and so nice to have friendly little places to check out that are new or mainstays. Right now on the bottom of the Lafite Plaza is Champs- a nice friendly sports bar. Above that is Hot White. Bathrooms are just down halls- easy to find once you ask. Again parking is limited so plan accordingly if you know there are tons of people trying to attend something like the Kaimuki Parade or fest or anything big in the area.

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.

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.