I come here strictly for the fresh, never frozen, local caught Ahi! Don't bother with the…read morepreviously frozen Vietnamese fish the other guys are selling. Come in and try the OG good stuff at Tamura's!! Their ninja poke is so ono. Most of their recipes are heavy on the sauces, but the flavor is great. Staff is always friendly and the prices are reasonable. I've been to multiple locations and they're all consistently good.

I was craving a poke bowl so I decided to go to Tamura's which is just walking distance from where…read moreI work. I ordered the All Ahi Poke Bowl, and I got the Ahi Sunrise and Ahi Tamura's Sauce. Ahi Sunrise is more of a loaded Spicy Ahi, and you can really feel the heat from the sriracha mayo. As for the Ahi Tamura's Sauce, I liked how flavorful and tangy it was. They don't do samples of the poke but you can ask the staff all about the different types of poke that they have. The cuts of the ahi were HUGE, which was a plus for me. Really satisfied that I had this for my lunch, I told my coworkers about it so they ordered too and were satisfied as well.

Male behind the counter (seemed to be the owner/manager) was aggressive and condescending. I…read moreinquired about a specific Patron product and I was met with what could only be described as disgust. His body language and tone screamed that he did not want to answer my question. Avoid this establishment at all costs. He will turn your smile into a frown.

Been wanting to try this place and won't be back. For 1 by purse had to be held at the counter. And…read morethen they cant take a cards that swipe and suggested Apple pay ... Because they do not have a working card machine they take tap only.... Don't waste your time like I did.

I like Fujioka's for unusual, interesting, off the beaten path type items. They have a great…read moreselection of wine, including local mead. They have a selection of cocktail making ingredients and liquors. If I'm making a cocktail with a hard-to-find liqueur or cordial, chances are they have it. The service is always prompt and attentive. There's a refrigerated section with beers, including local ones. I like the convenience of this store on the bottom level of the Market City marketplace.

Overview: The widest selection of drinkable wine from across the world and some interesting…read moreselection of liquor with an ever changing selection backed by a helpful and friendly staff make this the ultimate adult candy store. (Keep it clean, yelp is rated G). Wine - Great selection from major wine producing regions around the world with exception to Bordeaux and Burgundy (they do not step on the toes of Vintage Wine Cellar). US producers are grouped by varietal. All non US producers by region. Great selection of sparkling wines. Everything approachable and drinkable. A few large format bottlings available. Beer -OK. Some interesting domestic craft offerings. Liquor - brown libations - OK. Necessary labels. Requisite bourbon and single malts. Good selection of Japanese whiskey. Some interesting bottlings. Liquor - OK. Good selection of gin and tequila. If looking for things to make mixed drinks or cordials, look elsewhere. Prices: Good in all categories. At or below MSRP. Everything in the store is approachable with 99 percent of the wine $15-$125. Staff product knowledge / service: High. Friendly, approachable, knowledgeable. Conclusion: The best place to discover the good, new and interesting and having fun at the same time without breaking the bank.

I called and asked if they had a wine. They did. It was the last one. They said they would order…read moremore. I couldn't ask for a better outcome. Their selection is impeccable and their service was top notch.

This wine shop was a recommendation by our hotel conceirge…read more Tucked away in a small shopping strip in the corner of Liholiho St and Wilder Ave is Vintage Wine Cellar. This wine shop is a treasure trove of imported wines, spirits, and beer. Their wine selection is decent and pricing reasonable especially in their champagne. They have a wonderful range of selections from France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Argentina, etc. They also carry wines from Washington, California, and Oregon. Their spirits selection was equally impressive! We were looking for a couple bottles to bring to dinner. We ended up getting a bottle or Vincent Wengier Chablis and Loriot-Pages Brut Champagne. These were based on recommendations by the staff. Service was amazing. The staff were very friendly and walked us through their collection and provided excellent recommendations.

On Saturday and Sunday, after The Curb Kaimuki stops coffee service, a transformation occurs. A…read morecoffee cafe becomes a natural wine bar ... of sorts. A couple of wines and one cider will be featured on the counter with a dry erase board listing the price by the glass. Natural wine, aka: "naked", "low intervention". is more of an undefined concept. The wine here is not wild and funky, or "Two Buck Chuck". Tasting and understanding natural wine can lead you on an indie bourgeois path. If you like bougie wine that is hard to identify, lively, and no one else is drinking you might enjoy obsessing over labels you've never seen before. A few bottles of water, some conservas, bars of chocolate sit alongside the bottles for sale. A white dry erase board lists what is available that week by the glass. There is no prepared food for sale so you are welcome to bring in something you like to eat (and hopefully share). A nice lo-fi introductory natural wine experience.

Why is everything in this store expired? Drinks, beers, snacks, all expired. Sometimes, expired…read moreitems from months ago are still on the shelf, not just a few days. If ice had an expiration date, it would expire at this store. The mini mart across the parking lot has better management and items that aren't gross.

I've had my fair share of transactions here at the Aloha gas station here in Palolo Valley one time…read moreor another. I guess it pays to have the credit card on you, just in case you need it and running past here. This particular Aloha gas station is nestled deep within Palolo valley, where its definitely a neighborhood establishment and very close by to many to fuel your vehicle and grab necessities you'd need on a daily basis. This Aloha Gas station and mini mart has been Palolo Valley's mainstay for many years. It's one of two main gasoline stations inside Palolo Valley, the other one being on 10th Avenue. Gas prices here, like all of them within Honolulu and around the state, fluctuate weekly, if not daily, so the drivers who come through or live here cab fuel up while being quite close to home. For the most part, gas prices is quite competitive here, depending if you are trying to score a bargain. The overall experience here each time is rather of quickness and positive. Fast is always better and having your credit card is always a plus. Usually for me, I literary run through the area and past by this Aloha gas island mini mart location more consistently than I realize. The service here is okay, usually because I come here after dark and sometimes it does get a little spooky, just cause you are in Palolo valley, it seems. Strange cast of characters seems to come out of the woodwork at odd times, but that's how life is, I guess. I don't get gas here, as I don't drive or own a car in Honolulu, but I would buy water or food snacks at the mini mart whenever I felt hungry or thirsty. It's always nice to have a stop like that, versus finding a public water fountain that may be broken. Besides I do like ice cold water anyhow. This Aloha gas mini mart calls its home at 1841 Palolo Avenue in the heart of Palolo Valley. Public bus route 9S currently services this route and before that route 9 previously did the job before being rerouted. They accept credit cards, as well as cash at the pumps and inside the mini mart. There are 4 individual gas pumps outside and serve the typical 3 grades of gasoline: regular, plus, and super/premium. The mini mart itself is really small, but has most of the items you'd need. Drinks, food, and other essentials to get you on your way to work, or to grab something you need on your way home from a hard day at the office. For what it's worth, the mini mart experience was just average and okay. Nothing more to say, since it isn't a 7-Eleven at all, where you can get a little bit more real estate as far as space goes, but there's an adequate supply of stuff to buy and I'm sure you have your favorites when you come here. While there are 7-Elevens with gasoline pumps, you may be better off here at the Aloha Gas here in Palolo Valley. Probably if you live in the valley or trying to scope out a nice deal on savings. Service here can be hit or miss, depending on when you come. Still, a pretty good but average experience here. Just get in and out and move on with your life. Nothing special here. 3.0 stars. Support local! C

More than just wine & spirits here…read more.. Who hasn't passed Yong's Wine & Spirits just a step away from Safeway Beretania on one of the busiest corner on Kinau and Piikoi and I thank goodness I haven't given them a visit earlier. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a friendly staff and loved how nice and clean it was, spacious and neatly organized. Here's the place for cravings of all kinds...the variety here is just incredible, though they've been keeping a secret that I just discovered. They have the asian exotic chips that we all have been salty about the bougie lays's and even Oreo! I was in heaven and spent a great amount of time deciding on one...yup one lol! I did get the seaweed flavor and gosh what a yummy crunch snack! It's just a nice convenient location for a place that's open 7 days 7am-9pm knowing that surely puts me in great spirits! Thank you!

If you're in Honolulu and looking for more than just the regular selections at the big stores, this…read moreis a great place to stop and explore. Young's Wine & Spirits has a great selection of the two noted alcohols in the name, but they also have many others: soju, seltzers, RTD cocktails, and for me, an amazing selection of beer! It also feels like a convenience store, with essential food items, lots of snacks, and tobacco products. They also sell ice and have an ATM. They regularly rent out a stall in the parking lot to a food truck, which changes periodically. If something interesting is making food that day, it's also easy to pickup dinner. For me, I come for the beer selection. They get a variety of 6-packs, 4-packs, cases, and singles from mostly US breweries. I really appreciate their large selection of local breweries, most of which are available in single cans if you'd like to try a few. Prices are competitive with stores selling similar products. The owners have been super friendly and welcoming to me, both on Instagram and in the store. I appreciated having a few free sample cans to try on more than one occasion. Cheers! It's easy to get here, off Piikoi near Safeway with its own small lot. It's also easy to walk around the fence if you're doing your grocery shopping and want to add in some libations.

I'm so excited this place is finally open again! They've been closed since Covid and now they are…read moreback in action and the owner is super nice. She was even doing a free wine and cheese tasting when I popped into their soft opening after my appointment upstairs at Habib Hair. This shop is the perfect place to stop for Mediterranean goodies like wine, cheese, herbs and canned goods. They also sell bakery items and desserts now. Their wine selection is small yet bespoke and unique. Wines from Greece, Italy, New Zealand, France, Oregon, all over and decently priced. I grabbed a small charcuterie box that had a good selection of 4 types of cheese, 2 types of meat and 3 kinds of fruit (grapes, fresh figs and apple) and it comes with crackers. If you want to supplement your order from Olive tree cafe next door, I highly recommend the stuffed grape leaves (they sell a whole can which is like 2 orders from the restaurant for $5) and the giant beans.

What a great, little store to purchase wine and other accompaniments for your meal at Olive Tree…read moreCafe, right next door! Since Olive Tree is BYOB, Oliver is a convenient store to get your B! Their selections of wines are unique with several familiar ones you see at other stores. They also sell a nice variety of Ouzo! If you live the Pita Bread at Olive Tree, you can purchase the same exact ones they use. It's $7 for a bag of 10, no tax. There's a also a wide selection of cheeses, cured meats, pâtés, canned sardines and other fishes, and many other specialty items that goes with the Greek/Mediterranean theme. Overall, a nice store with many unique items. If you love Olive Tree, you can purchase many of the ingredients it uses right at Oliver. The Pita Bread were awesome! Will buy more next time!

I haven't been in touch for a while since I moved Big Island but the selection of so many various…read moreassortments of aperitif to cordials to Liqueurs and hard liquor and wines! But my favorite hard to find rare item is BOGG'S CRANBERRY LIQUEUR! Do you guys carry that STILL yet?

This spot is cool and good to go and fly by. There are (2) two different directional ways to pull…read morein your 'Whip' {Vehicle} indubitably therefore (2) two different ways to exit. However, the side street entry and exit allows you to turn left or right, so as to provide multiple directional options for your fly by to get you home faster therefor safer. They are nice. All hard alcohol is behind the counter. Beers' here are all in the a few of their refrigerators. So cold and ready to go. If you need a bag or even bring (1) one or (2) two with you as "REUSING" is Hot, proper and sexy yah. Note: whether you bring your own bags or get their bags. They are faster at packing up then you are, they prefer to do so I am told, so don't feel bad about not helping or trying out. They are faster and understand that you want to get out of there as fast as possible. {it makes you wonder if they want you out of there as fast a possible}

Had wonderful items I didn't even know existed! The staff was knowledgeable, well spoken and…read morehelpfully. Thank you Mr. Field for having a great venue!!

Shhh...can you keep a secret? Neither can I! I came here in…read moreNovember on a whim hoping to find some rarer bourbons,...and I did. The Knob Creek and High West hard to find bottles were here so I had to get a few. If you're looking for these hard to find bottles, check out any of the several R Field stores besides the usual liquor stores. Their prices are generally very competitive, and in fact I missed a special rye and ended up paying $20 more at another store. My advice: if you see it, buy it! It might not be there when you return. Got any other secret place to find bourbons I can try?