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!

What brings you here…read more.. Yes currently there is a massive Rail Construction running right down the whole front of the shopping center making it difficult to access for many drivers who avoid the area but little many know that they do have an entrance in the back as well on Kaumualii Street. With lots of free parking that alone is a great reason to visit this location as they have many eateries with Zippy's is the largest along with Egghead Cafe, Ahi and Vegetable, Elvin's just to name a few along with some services like Massage & Spa, Mili Nail 2 for some manicure or some fun at the newest addition Claw Kingdom whatever it is you can find it here. Thank you!

Kapalama Shopping Center is like a foodie haven!…read more There's something for everyone! If you want breakfast, go to Egghead Cafe. (It took the place of Violet's Grill.) Undecided? How about Ono Korean BBQ? If you want baked goods and/or a beautiful cake, go to Elvin's Bakery. Need some comfort food? Zippy's has almost everything! If you want a hearty sandwich, go to Machete's. Feeling like fried chicken? Check out Wing Stop. If you want halohalo or ice cream, go to Magnolia's. Craving something healthier? Try Ahi & Vegetable. If you happen to need your shoes repaired, there's a shop here! The list goes on and on... The main entrance to this dining mecca is on Dillingham Boulevard. There is a back entrance on Kaumualii Street if you need it. The renovations look great! Parking is still free and plentiful! I'll be back soon!

Doing business in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. 615 Piikoi Building has many offices in it. I just visited the convenience store on the ground level (Konbini-ya?) and my doctors' office upstairs. PARKING: Enter the structure from Makaloa Street. If you have an ADA placard, use the entrance on the far left. Turn right immediately after driving up the ramp. There are 8 stalls for vehicles with placards. For the general public, use the entrance on the far right. See parking rates in the lobby and pay appropriately. ELEVATOR: Tap on the floor number that you'd like to visit. The monitor will direct you to the designated elevator (A, B, C, or D) that will take you to that floor. No more guessing which elevator door will open! RESTROOM: Obtain a key from your provider and remember to return it! Overall, it's a satisfactory older building. I don't have any complaints.

Friendly staff and knowledgeable: only issue we had was the door. My appointment was @730pm:: I…read moredon't know if the door is always locked even in the morning but it was locked when we arrived. And the sign on the door says push button to open door: it doesn't say where it's located nothing. Just says "push button" Turns out the button is on the wall on the right of the doors behind the plant. I feel like we were being pranked: and the videos probably posted online. Lmao. Chocolate and water bottle made up for it.

Nice grocery store...not the largest...can get very interesting items....good meat and fish…read moreselection...prices may be some what high...may be difficult to find parking....staff very helpful

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.

Here u Kan get food, drink, $$, n free parking... Great…read moreselection of food, service is good,

We used to love coming to Nimitz Center because there is a variety of establishments. Our favorite…read morewas going to get a 90-minute Thai massage then eating at Siam Garden (Thai restaurant) afterwards. Sometimes we would pau hana (meet up for after-work drinks) at Eagle Cafe. There were always lots of free parking and last week when we went, we had to pay $7 since we stayed over 2 hours. It sounds like a small parking fee, but the frequency of our patronage to the businesses in this building runs 4-5 times/week. We are now moving our business meetings and leisure elsewhere since there are so many other places nearby. I hope the property manager realizes the financial impact that will come using this new parking vendor....

Old Stadium Square in Honolulu, Hawaii is not really a square, but two rows of restaurants and…read moreother small businesses like a gardening shop and a workout gym. There is a stand alone building for OneMain Financial on the Young Street side. Current businesses include: Golden Eagle Chinese Restaurant A Cake Life Kozo Sushi Ala Hawaii Kitchen Lunar Tea Fresh Bites Thai Village Salon Eclipse Niu Soft Serve Tori Ton Shingen Soba Izakaya at Heart Moon L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Aloha Vietnamese Foods Honolulu Hydroponics Parking is free, but a bit tight. Just be careful because you can enter and exit from both King Street and Young Street. I usually enter from King Street because I know that I should slow down when I'm near the Old Stadium Park (on the right side of the road) which is across the street from Old Stadium Square. If you haven't visited Old Stadium Square, chances are that you will be able to find some good eats here when you do visit!

Moili'ili is my childhood my parents would always go to the Honolulu Stadium and honestly I have no…read moreidea to watch what event but I do remember going there and now Old Stadium Square named for sure being it's directly across the street from the former stadium to be honest is it both buildings or just one that shares this name *shrug*. Many tenants has been here for years before my knowledge like Golden Eagle Chinese Restaurant my absolute go to for a quick convenient bite, also Fresh Bites, Lunar Tea, Niu Softserve Parlour, Aloha Vietnamese Foods just to name a few...saying goodbye to a few like India Bazaar Madras Curry, Sweet Home Cafe, Cocina de Roja and welcome newbie Thai Village. Parking here is decent thought you need to be aware and plan your visit during peak time and some are reserved so you must read and be careful parking in certain stalls as the Diamond Head building has a second floor with certain offices that has some reserved stall. Some 20 minutes stalls are super convenient for a quick dash in for some boba tea *yum!* and with a little patience you really don't have a problem parking here as in the evening the street parkings are available as well. Keeping the old as they welcome the new is a way to preserve some of the history Moili'ili has and it's truly a gift. Thank you!

I went there tonight after a trying couple hours in my life and every single employee I spoke to…read morewas extremely nice and helpful. The server, and both bartenders were just really friendly individuals that helped me out in their own way. The server stopped what she was doing after I kinda interrupted her work flow and grabbed me a menu so I could see what I wanted to eat. One bartender thought they were out of Guinness but the other one knew they had it so he nicely corrected her and himself went and poured me a perfect Guinness. I ordered the Birria burrito and it was amazing. Great home made salsa and perfectly seasoned chips. Both included with my burrito. Good job Tex 808. I will definitely be back.

There lunch takeout on kiosk, I seen orders and my takeout orders on the window. Nobody went to the…read moreorder just talk stories around. I had to walk over there and tell them the flies was getting on the food.

Old school building…read more.. I do remember coming here as a child to buy shoes at Uyeda Shoe Store and here I am back as my podiatrist recommended purchasing a insole from here as they have special ones that may suit my needs. Nothing much has changed here besides the other tenants as there are some vape shop, QQ Tea House, Nail Story and various other services. What did change more is that parking is no longer free though the station is unmanned there was a sign to pay but as I arrived late after work I didn't have much time until the shop would close so I just dashed in and dashed out lol. Nice to have some old familiar spots still giving us the option to shop at places that we're so comfortable with and hope that it remains here long for many others to enjoy. Thank you!

Shopping, services, and dining in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Back in the day, I believe that there was a billiards place (University Cue) on the second floor of this 3-story, L-shaped building. I never visited that "pool hall", but I heard about it... LOL! Currently, there's a sign for "LIV PONO" and Lady Nane Aesthetics on the 2nd level. I decided to walk along all three levels and explore... I think the most famous tenant here is the Uyeda Shoe Store. It's been around for ages! I've been to QQ Tea House in the past, but the parking situation is a deterrent for me. The first half hour is free. I guess I can just pick up and leave... Today, I visited Nail Story for the first time. The nice parking attendant let me park for free... thank you! I hope she's there when I return! Note: I didn't see any elevator for this old school building