Tamura’s Fine Wine & Liquors

I tried a few poke bowls while in Hawaii (my group had been planning on trying a different poke place every day) and this was one was hands-​down my favorite and the best.
The selection is good and tasty. I got the salmon and loved it. The portions were filling and just the right amount. LOVE!

I’ve tried over & over again to like Tamura’s! While they have an amazing selection of wines, spirits and great poke… their repeatedly rude customer service is not worth my time, effort or my money! This is true of both their locations on Oahu! Apparently they are in the belief they’re the only ones in town… but they’re sorely mistaken!
I’m posting this review for both locations on Unilocal because my review is identical.

I love coming here to get drinks and poke! I was very impressed at the variety of drinks they have from liqueurs, red wine, white wine, champagne, beer, sake, soju and hard liquors. They even had this champagne that is especially made to be enjoyed over ice that a sommelier chose as part of a champagne brunch we had.
When we see a drink on the menu at a restaurant, we come to Tamura’s and check if they have it because we know it will be significantly cheaper. For example, my husband tried a $ 15 sparkling sake at a restaurant that he loved. We checked Tamura’s and they had it for $ 8.
The poke is pretty good. It’s previously frozen though. I liked their hamachi poke. But they don’t always have it every day. The staff is always friendly, patient and they remember us.

Delicious poke and Kalua pig bowl. They have Kalua pig Mon., Wed. and Fri. A great place to stop in for a poke bowl on the way home or on lunch. Parking wasn’t bad, but I came around 1:30 on a weekday. They were friendly and helped me with my selection and the portion size is great. I had the daily special poke and it was amazing. I’m usually not that into Kalua pig because it can be a bit salty and/​or dry but this was really good! Not too salty and not too dry, I ate it all. Will most definitely be back here, this is my new poke spot!

Options! Thats the best thing about Tamura’s in terms of both their liquor assortment and their poke. If I’m being honest, the main reason I come to Tamura’s is to grab a Poke bowl, not to pick out a new bottle of something. However, the isles are just so vast, it’s hard to not get lost in all those options.
Tamura’s is the place for any kind of fish lover. Not only can you combine your poke with king crab or any other selections they might have, they also have everything to compliment your poke choice as well. If you drop by, you have to try the pickled garlic. Its cheap and it goes great with anything fish related. You can also grab a nice container of Hanalei poi to compliment you poke and beer. The only issue is you need to choose wisely. Because you will enjoy your poke and you will also be wishing you could have tried the other options in front of you. Don’t leave with that kind of regret. Just buy them all!
The alcohol selection is everything a college student could dream of. The selection covers a wide assortment of wines that you won’t see at Long’s and also a owners choice in case you need to narrow down your search. Also one of my favorite things about Tamura’s is that they have a selection of microbrews that are hard to find in Hawaii. Add that to the monster sized cigar case and this place is a must for any upcoming party (or chill Friday).

Back on the island after 5 years and stopped here for poke. Got the poke bowl with spicy king crab poke. Ended up getting brown rice because they were out of white rice.
Overall satisfied because there was barely a line and it was very fast getting in and out. Quick service and tasty food, no complaints from me. :)

Went here to try their poke bowls and it was delicious! The seafood was fresh and there was a wide variety of choices. A little pricier than Foodland but not by much. Missed out on the ½ poke, ½ kalua pork bowl, which means that it’s so good they must sell out early in the day. I got the Tamura’s special and it was delish! Went perfect with a can of Hawaiian Sun.

The poke at Tamuras is good. The reason I’m rating this 2 stars is because twice in a row, I’ve come to tamuras and I was served hard rice. Nothing can ruin a poke bowl more than hard rice. Something so simple. I thought it was a fluke last time but now that it happened twice in a row, one of the managers needs to check on this issue. I know I can’t be he only person who has encountered this. Real disappointing

After the assistant manager realized I was a frequent shopper ‚.not the cheap stuff either he was extremely helpfull I guess they have people looking at good stuff but don’t ever buy it, as for me I do, he seems intimidating but all in all very helpfull and knowledgeable„ wish they had a frequent shopper deal where you spend so much you get a shirt, hat, flask something for people who spend over 500 a month.

This place has a huge variety of cigars, wines, beers, sake, and also great place for some
Poke bowl. Prices are reasonable here. Oh and yes they also have non-​alcoholic drinkers here as well.

My favorite place for poke! I can’t believe I used to settle for Foodland or Safeway once upon a time… those were dark times.
The chili pepper ahi is my favorite. The fish always tastes so fresh and never tough or chewy. A close second is the sea asparagus one. The jalapeño pipikaula is on a level all its own — it’s my favorite item from Tamura’s. I always ask for extra jalapeños and gladly receive… I’ll eventually try other items, but I’m a creature of habit and have yet to do so because I’ve been so happy with the chili pepper ahi and jalapeño pipikaula. I’ve bummed poke off my BF, so I know I like other items from here, but just don’t remember what he ordered (but they were all good). I never get them because I don’t like my poke sitting on rice and getting warm, but Tamura’s also offers a selection of poke bowls with a choice of toppings!
The liquor selection here is good too, although I don’t drink often so I usually only browse the liquor selection when I’m looking for gifts for co-​workers. The selection is large, so you’re bound to find something. But it is very convenient to grab ½lb of poke and a cold drink and head on home.

Great selection of anything kind of alcohol you may be looking for.
The layout and placement can be a little overwhelming but the staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help.
They had a lot of my selections on sale, cheaper than wholesale in fact.
Having a poke bar, and various crackers/​cheeses available was also a bonus !

I hope Tamura’s never, ever closes because they have everything you could want in a local Hawaii supermarket! They have a great selection of some of the best poke on the island. I ordered a pound of the Tamura’s Ahi Poke and a large container of their Ocean Salad (Wakame). They also have jalapeño ahi poke which I love but my kids already had a bag of Taki’s super spicy chips so they said it was overkill. Tamura’s has everything you could want in local foods and is way more fun to shop in compared to big stores with Disneyland length lines at check out (like Don Quijote/​Daiei)!

This place carries all the hard to find liquors, wine and beer that your local supermarket won’t have.
Best thing about this place is that the prices are super reasonable.
If your in the market for craft beers, high end liquor or hard to find wine… Tamuras is the place to shop and if they don’t have it… no one will! Lol

I only come for the alcohol but they serve food also. They have an amazing selection of craft breweries, especially Rogue which is based out of Portland.
My wife is a huge organic, non-​GMO, sulfite free and pesticide free wine drinker which is close to impossible to find, except if you’re at Tamura’s in Aiea! They have an entire wine shelf dedicated to sulfite free wine.
They also have Not Your Fathers Root Beer. I could honestly spend hours in this place perusing through the different alcohols. My wife spends hours at the mall and I’ll read every single beer in the liquor store. I recommend you check this place out and try their seasonal selections!
The people behind the desk are always helpful and one of the guys there seems to know the exact placements of beers. Worth checking this place out at least once.

Singing: Been spending most my life living in an alchie paradise…
Yep, that’s my Coolio remix playing in my head when I walk into this haven. I love their alcohol beverage selections. High shelves filled with any drink your heart may desire. I remember when I first revisited this store after many, many years. I had forgotten the wonder of this place. I wasn’t sure what I wanted to partake in that evening, looking around I knew I would be leaving with a bevy of adult «fun-​ade» drinks.
So many types of alcohol to choose from. Bottles and bottles and bottles. I noticed that with their immense stock every bottle was dust free, shelves clean, bottles lined up straight and everything in its place.
They were serving samplings of wine that day… Yay, free alcohol! The employees were all very friendly. They had a good laugh when I spotted a bottle of Rumchatta (when it first came out). I may have gotten overly excited as I hugged and caressed the hard to find drink. The worker smile as he jokingly said «may as well get two» my response «shoots!». Great service.
They also have the best and most fresh poke! I recently discovered their Spicy opai with mini asparagus and wasabi scallops… ooowwee, I’m salivating just thinking of it.
For a great selection of beer, wine, whiskey or whatever you may need to wet your whistle this is the place to be. Pick up your raw fish pupu’s here… you or your guests will thank me.
Stuck in traffic? Stop here to get a snack. just remember not to drink in your car, even if you’re the passenger… open bottle law… yep, that law is true. hahah, don’t ask.
Poke, beer and a beach… life is sweet!

Cyndy’s Bottom Line: Ono assortment of poke to build your bowl!
Stopped by for lunch and was nicely surprised to find a poke bow with kalua pig.
There is a vast assortment of poke to choose from and you can sample them too. I tasted the limu ahi and it was super delicious. Love the crunchiness of the limu with just the right amount of salt. The shoyu with sea asparagus was tasty as well.
You select the poke of your choice, white or brown rice with or without furikake and kalua pig.
I selected the ahi limu poke with brown rice, furikake and kalua pig.
What an awesome selection! The kalua pig was tasty too like it came out of an imu.
It was so very yummy delicious! I would do it the same over and over again!

POKE + BOOZE = win
Tamura was introduced by our lovely Hawaiian friend who swears by this place serving up the best poke!
We came here on a late afternoon just before dinner time and headed straight to the poke counter. They have a wide selection of different types of poke (pipikaula, marlin, tako, ahi etc). Do yourself a favour and try the marlin fish — fresh, dense, thick cuts of fish. unlike anything I tasted before! The fish here is fresh & flavourful and they also have a variety of items that are non poke — clams, pork, crab etc. One thing to note is that poke bowls are not served in the late afternoon (closer to dinner time).
Also note that the shoyu ahi does not come premixed with the sauce, they give you the sauce on the side for you to mix in.
Overall Tamura is a very reasonably priced supermarket with alcohol, snacks and poke. Lots of parking too!

Yay! Yay! 5 stars for making all us ALCOHOLICS very happy!
This store aka: Tamura’s is an alcoholics dream come true!
(LOL)
It feels like a dream come true when I’m at Tamura’s.
#happiness
I was early to pick up my pizza order so I here I am! ;0)
Since I stocked up on my wine, I just need my Peroni Beers
Tamura’s carry them. & for cheap too!
Peroni beers are Italian beer which goes down very smoothly when you drink it.
@ Italian restaurants & a few other restaurants, if they carry Peroni, this is what I choose over wine. its about 5.00 a bottle at the restaurants but only 8.29 for a six pack. CHEAP! I had to get 2 — 6 packs! enough to last me til my dream comes true again.(Tamura’s)
My other favorite I must get is the tofu poke.
I love that they have sea asparagus. #yummy!
For now, I’m enjoying my Peroni! Mahalo Tamura’s for carrying Peroni Beers!

Your one stop shop for good poke and beer… Or wine, or whiskey or cigars lol
This is liquor heaven for all you alcoholics. Their liquor and beer are cheaper than your local grocery stores and they have a lot of different wines… A lot! I’m no wine connoisseur, but I like to try all the different ones they have :)
I’m so glad they opened this location because I use to frequent the one in town. This one is closer to home. It may be a little hard to find if you aren’t familiar with the area. If you’re coming off the Moanalua freeway (west bound) headed towards pearlridge, it’s right after KFC. They share the same parking lot as Boston’s pizza so don’t drive too fast, or you’ll miss it. And the only way back is if you make a u-​turn. The parking can get crowded during the holidays but it doesn’t stay crowded because everyone comes and goes really quick. Alcoholics don’t browse, we know what we want, we get it and we get out of there quick to enjoy.
Most of the staff is knowledgeable to what they carry. As far as wine suggestion goes, only a few of them know their wines and can give good suggestions, otherwise you kinda have to do your own research.
The store is clean, convenient. The staff is helpful and friendly. Prices are cheap. Poke is delicious. They have a variety of beers and wine. There’s always parking. This place is AWESOME!