Parking in this area of Kailua is difficult, especially with a 4-month-old baby and all the things…read morethat come with trying to have a beach day for the first time in months. We stopped here because the sign clearly stated parking was for paying customers only. I went inside, bought snacks and drinks, and paid while my wife walked across the street to Kalapawai Deli to grab sandwiches since their lot was completely full. Despite the fact that I had just made a purchase and the parking lot was still mostly empty, the owner chased me down as I walked across the street and abruptly told me I could not keep my car there. I returned to my vehicle and decided to simply wait for my wife instead of abandoning her and our baby while I circled Kailua looking for parking. Roughly two minutes later, the owner came knocking on my window demanding to know what I was doing. I explained, calmly and logically, that I was waiting for my wife and utilizing the customer parking that was advertised on the sign after making a purchase. Rather than respond reasonably, he became increasingly emotional, irrational, and confrontational over an almost empty parking lot. The interaction honestly felt less like speaking to a business owner and more like dealing with a child throwing a tantrum. By the end of it he seemed genuinely on the verge of tears over someone calmly sitting in a parking spot they had every reason to believe they were allowed to use. At that point I decided it was better to leave before my wife and infant walked back into an escalating confrontation with someone behaving so unreasonably. If the business wants to impose hidden rules or arbitrary time limits on parking, they should clearly post them instead of emotionally harassing paying customers in an almost empty lot.

Please do not ever go here. The woman who works there calls to go cars towed immediately if they…read moredon't go into her business. Also the store is extremely dirty and she charges extra to use a credit card. Very very rude womam working there

My partner and I were visiting Kailua and searching for poke spots when Tamura's came up as one of…read morethe recommendations. When you walk in, it feels more like a liquor store at first, with alcohol and wine bottles lining the space. The poke counter is tucked all the way in the back, and when we visited, there were only about 2-3 flavors available. We ended up trying the Ahi Tamura Sauce and the Spicy Ahi. The flavor and seasoning were really good, though it leaned more on the watery side. The fish itself was decent--not the freshest we have had, but still enjoyable overall. The rice was well done and complemented the poke nicely. Later on, we decided to take some poke to go and asked for the poke and rice to be separated. However, the price ended up being higher than the bowl when we checked out, which was a bit of a turnoff. Overall, it was a solid poke experience. Nothing mind-blowing, but satisfying, and we both left happy with our meal (and definitely confirm the prices if you go)!

There's a certain comfort every time we go back to Hawaii and find the poke bar tucked in the back…read moreof the wine shop. It is seriously the BEST poke with multiple options for marinades. Great selection of wine as well. Sooo good!

~ Get the Poke ~ The…read morebest poke I've had! So flavorful and I love the sea asparagus they add in. Fast service. Has a small parking lot. More of a to-go experience

Totally would not recommend coming here. They've stopped doing samples, which is crazy because that…read morewas one of the things that made it easier to decide what poke you actually wanted. This place used to be really good, but unfortunately, it seems like it has gone downhill. There was a lady working there who came across as a little rude, especially when explaining that customers wouldn't know if they liked something without trying it. She said she only makes good flavors... but I beg to differ. Poke was bland in some spots, overly salty in others, and the rice was sour and definitely not the nice sushi rice I was expecting. The flavors just didn't mix well at all. Like the lady described she only makes the best poke. Really disappointing because I used to enjoy coming here. Sadly, I won't be coming back waste of $40 for two bowls.

Really amazing assortment of wines and spirits as well as gifts! Was looking for a nice sipping rum…read morefor a friends 40th birthday and the staff was super knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect one in my price range!

I've been to a few R. Fields at other Foodland stores, but not this particular one. So I opted to…read morecall to see if they had a particular cigar and I spoke to a gentleman named Brian. He stated that he would go take a look and put me on hold, after 20 minutes of waiting I decided to call back and when I did Brian was gone and another gentleman abruptly said we don't carry that, Thanks bye. Needless to say I won't be visiting this store and would hope that they have a little bit more customer service because they just lost the customer, and did not realize it.

New owners at keolu beers place came out nice they got a variety of alcohol and hards. They also…read moregot snacks and candy for the kids. Giving it 4 star because the lack of soft drinks they have. They have no Arizona green tea, iced mocha, iced cappuccino, peach peace tea, raspberry peace tea etc. They need to get some of those and fill up there fridge dont forget the sprite lol

Great service and great cookies! too so many different items to choose from definitely five stars.read more

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.

Haleiwa Bottle Shop has a great tap selection. We had the Howzit Light Lager, and it was perfect…read morefor a warm, sunny day. They also offer an impressive variety of bottled and canned beers. We happened to be their first customers to sit in the dining area and only the third paying customers overall, which was pretty cool. They had received their license just two hours before we arrived. Service was excellent, and we're definitely looking forward to coming back on our next vacation.

Local of Hale'iwa. I understand to use any bathroom u have to be a customer which I would've…read morepurchased something small. Soon as I walked in I asked a local lady working if they had a bathroom. Didnt ask if I could use it yet. She tells me " it's only for customers sorry" assuming I wouldn't purchase anything. I honestly had to pee so bad I would've bought the cheapest thing. But that attitude and smirk was the rudest I've ever encountered. Like wow from a local. I work in an establishment where we have the same rules and I definitely know that there are ways to say it in a respectful way. Went there a couple times with friends definitely never spending my money there. Good luck making money off of tourists because not giving a little bit of respect to locals that could become returning customers just from using aloha. Never in Haleiwa have I experienced that type of disrespect.

Love this small store with friendly people and all sorts of necessary items…read more But, it is the poke I come for! Even when I don't have a car, I will bus to Waimanalo to get, what I consider, the best poke on O'ahu!

Best hot food around. I grab a char siu for the ride, roast pork to pair with rice and kimchi…read morewhen I get home, and another char siu for when I'm hungry and tired. Beer always on sale. Snacks always on sale. Kind cashiers. Locals stopping through. A vibe.

My BFF and I had such a great conversation with the attendant at Fujioka. We got so caught up…read moretalking because we found out he actually knew the valley we're from. We ended up bonding over McAllen, Texas, and how much we miss Texas food. It made us laugh because the tacos just aren't the same here. It was such a comforting experience to connect with someone who understood a piece of our culture. One of my favorite parts of this trip has been meeting new people and feeling more connected to the local community. While we were there, I picked up a little something for my bar cart, a surprisingly medium sized bottle of Fireball for under $2. I couldn't believe how affordable it was for the size. I also found Dos Equis, which brought back memories since it's one of the drinks my partner and I always enjoyed sharing with friends back home. I decided to try something new, too: Guava Cart. It's been catching my eye, so I figured this was the perfect opportunity to give it a try. I enjoyed looking around and seeing all of the different types of bottle choices they had. I definitely would like to create my own little bar at home. I had a bar at my parents house that my dad owned and owning one of my own will bring me a piece of my dad here with me.

Overview: Kapolei's first boutique wine / liquor shop. Small with about a tenth of the selections…read moreof the Kaimuki location but at the same prices. Wine - A well chosen cross section of domestic producers with most major varietals represented at all price points. Some old world producers but it's not their thing. The inventory focuses on drinkability with almost no cellar worthy collectables. Beer -OK selection. Liquor - brown libations - A random assortment with some of everything chosen with no rhyme or reason. Some very high end gems available. No cult offerings. Liquor - Minimal. Essentials are represented. Prices: Fair. Domestic wines all at or slightly below MSRP. French and other imported wines all at increased tariff pricing. No pre tariff import stock. Staff product knowledge / service: Above average. They are capable of making recommendations. Friendly and approachable. Conclusion: A convent place for nearby residents to grab libations not offered at Costco or a supermarket for gift giving or personal pleasuring. Those looking for cult libations, collectables, or old world offerings must look elsewhere.