Koko Marina Center has been around for awhile. I want to say it was established when Hawaii Kai…read morewas first developed back in the 1960's. A series of buildings to include a number of dining and water sports establishments that offer access to the waterfront. They have everything from a 24 Hour Fitness to Walgreens, and Petco. They also have local, small businesses such as Hammonds Gourmet Ice Cream Shop and Boba's Crystals. Lots of eateries: Zippy's , Teddy's Bigger Burgers, Heavenly Island Lifestyle ( from where I took the photo, while I waited for my takeaway ), and Assaggio's. They have a night market on every first Saturday of the month. Craft fairs on every third and fourth Saturday. Lots of parking stalls and there is a Texaco gas station fronting Kalanianaole Highway.

I really like this shopping center and that the management opens it up to the community for craft…read morefairs, health fairs, sports fairs and other events to give start up businesses an opportunity to showcase their wares. I've had my blood pressure checked. I've had a minute massage. I've bought cuts air plants to gift others. I've bought big and small labyrinths. They utilize the parking lots throughout the entire center to spread out the kiosks and it keeps the flow moving around instead of blocking any business. I used to shudder at the thought of driving from Hālawa to Koko Marina now I just make it an adventure based on the street fair of the weekend. So many fun places to eat too.

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.

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.

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 ?

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!

Located in East Oahu , Aina Haina community. A quaint shopping center. Ample free parking…read more Foodland Farms anchors this shopping center. Multiple restaurants and food service here. La Tour, Starbucks, Uncle Clay's shave ice, Pieology, Subway, Crumbl Cookies, McDonald's and so much more. A great selection of food and great eats. Prices vary according to your taste lol. Enjoy a stop here.

decent stores but for dining-if you want people to eat, consume food, in your area, it should be…read moreclean. The one dining area is dirty-leaves, birds and bird poop around. I don't think it's sanitary to eat while bird feathers are floating around.

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

Tex 808 Sunday entree special ... came in to watch NCAA…read moregames, and to my fabulous surprise... a special delicious mouth watering, Meat Loaf wrapped bacon entrée w/mashed potatoes /spicy gravy and fresh perfectly grilled asparagus...a day of cool & wonderful staff givin aloha service w/ tremendous value... shout out to Jared bartender & Genesis server ...Simply amazing!!!

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.

I purchased a t-shirt online back in late July 2024 and received a small instead of a large. For…read moreover a month, I have been trying to call to get an exchange, but no one ever answers the phone and no one responds to my voice messages for a return call. I have also tried sending emails, but after someone answered my initial email, they never followed up on my subsequent emails to ask for instructions on how to exchange the t-shirt.

This is my first time here. Somewhat dim lighting, not dark, but good enough. I was looking for a…read moreFanny pack. While in the hospital this Christmas/ New Years season, I noticed Queens nurses were wearing these Fanny packs to carry items from room to room (bandage scissors and necessities). It was a large size, but not too big! I asked them, "Where did you get your Fanny pack?" Well, here I am! While looking around and taking a picture, I was approached by a sales person who was personable, friendly, accommodating, and smiling. He was ready to call the other stores to transfer items if I should need them! Nice guy!!! But, I wasn't going to wait and made a decision and wanted one now to carry my cards, money, and iPhone. It was black, not the bright orange one, not my color...doesn't match any of my wardrobe. I'm lucky to have this guy come up on me. The other two didn't flinch until I was ready to cash out. My guy looked at the other guy who wanted to take the sale. My guy at roped forward took over the cash register. Some territorial situation going on there! Funny... The store is a surf shop, swim suits, swim shorts, boogie board area with basics, backpacks, t-shirts, and etc. They do wear masks and require customers to wear their masks. That's it...be safe gang!

There's always something good you'll find a Ross for a great deal. Selection here is ok but somehow…read moreI usually find something to get everytime we go. Service is good as well.

Love shopping at Ross and the great deals but some workers at this location really need training on…read morecustomer service. If you ever wondered if mean girls exist at an old age, they do. You will hear these older lady's talking smack and judging customers at their registers. How uncomfortable for customers to hear that. Don't you think that's a conversation for the break room or in private? If you hate people you should stay away from working in the front. Miss. Robin to be exact, can't crack a smile at customers, you say hi when you reach her register and get ignored, they always tell you to take off hangers off clothes to help the process quicker, helped her fold and bag the items I'm purchasing and she starts to THROW and BANG my items IM BUYING!!! Like are you out of your mind?! Go work in the back where no one sees you and your RUDE ATTITUDE! Her demeanor is diabolical. You would think at her old age she would have the skills and knowledge on how to treat a customer but nope, lacking HEAVILY. After all if you frequent this location you would know she's been here LONG LONG TIME. Can you say power trip? Yikkkkkkkes. I mean I guess if she left she wouldn't get hired anywhere else with that BAD ATTITUDE & lack of skills. I feel bad for all her coworkers who have to work a full shift with her walking on eggshells around her.. What a sad sad old lady, no aloha at all.

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!