Paradise Palms

What an unlikely review. Haven't been to this eating location on campus for many a year. It has been re-purposed more into a food court type of option when on this side of campus. Back in the day, we would go here if we went to a meeting at east/west center. As things open up, this will be a welcome option when running around campus. There's a Dunkin Donuts here- wish it were Donut King or another local business. If you are at Hamilton Library, there is no better option if you don't want to walk. Right outside the entrance to the library. So if you find yourself on campus and are looking for a place for grinds,, check it out- you may be surprised.

as far as food courts go, UH Manoa students have it good. when I attend training or workshops here, I usually eat here once or twice a week. Dunkin Donuts and Holoholo Grill alone make this place pretty sweet for foodies. DUNKIN DONUTS Dunkin Donuts craze is still pretty real in Hawaii. Love their coffee. I hate how confusing Starbucks menu is anyway. their roasted hash browns are pretty legit. UH Manoa students (and guests) get to stand in a much shorter line for the same great drinks and donuts. luckyHOLOHOLO GRILL Holoholo Grill makes me always spend more than I want. lol. it's not that their prices are too high for what you're getting. I just walk in with the intention of trying to save money and being budget conscious. then Holoholo Grill puts out a spicy ahi bento and I just lose my shit. goddammit take my money!!!! $9 ain't bad to be honest. taniokas charges the same I think and it's every bit as good in my mind. but I can see those poor students getting fat and poor from eating these sexy delicious food. how's anybody supposed to resist. I had their poached salmon sandwich with a balsamic vinegar sauce too I think. it was pretty awesome. salmon was nice, moist and flaky. again take my money!!! INDIA CAFEI just had some sort of spinach chicken (apparently their special of the day) mini plate from India cafe. sort of reminded me squid luau. picture is not appealing but flavors are there for the most part. I got their curry cauliflower as my side. curry flavor could have been stronger but meh... not complaining too much. cauliflower is usually boring. I do like the saffron rice though. that's always a nice change from regular white / brown rice from regular plate lunches their mini portions was generous. could easily pass as a regular plate. for those trying to get best value, this might be the way to go.L&L, DOMINO'S, PANDA EXPRESSstill got those three places. I can easily find those outside so I don't really bother. but it's nice to have options as a student. whether you are cramming all 3 million pages of the textbook in Hamilton library before your exam because you never went class in weeks... or you just failed a test and need comfort food before you cry, paradise palms ain't a bad place to kick it and refuel yourself

Very roomy food court Cafeteria with air conditioning excellent for hot humid summers. For food, so many to choose from like panda Express, Indian Curry, Dunkin donuts, and l & l Hawaiian BBQ.

My rating will still stay the same because I rarely go there these days. It's been six years since my last review and almost all of the vendors have been replaced with the exception of popular eateries like Panda Express and L&L.Here is what Paradise Palms offers now and what I think of the changes. Dunkin DonutsI've been here a couple of times and enjoyed their cheaper coffee and snack options. Sometimes I would buy half a dozen donuts just for my family for the weekend. One thing that is a bit disappointing is how he school's food services website mentioned lunch sandwiches but all I saw was breakfast served all day. Boo. I want a chicken salad sandwich, but the closest location is at the airport. -_-. Holoholo GrillI have yet to try anything from here but they take up the most space in the building. They have a ramen bar along with something else which I'm not sure what it is. Lasoon ??????I can't remember the exact name for this but supposedly they are a new vendor for Indian curry. I have been there a few times and enjoyed this place more than the previous vendor. The chicken is boneless which means I don't have to deal with cooked chicken veins or getting my hands messy. For $10.68 ( that's for a can soda and a chicken curry plate + tax) they give a lot of food.Le Crepe Cafe (2nd location. The original location at the law school is still there.)In my honest opinion, this replacement has been long overdue because Domino's wasn't doing too good throughout my undergraduate studies. They've been struggling so much and I wonder how they stayed in business for so long with barely anyone buying their products. Anyway, I tried a few of their savory crepes and there was a lot of stuff inside. This is lunch in itself.

The newly renovated Paradise Palms is awesome. What an improvement to UH's culinary scene (if you can call it that). So far I've tried the chicken pasta salad and fro-yo from Honolulu Gourmet Company. Both were excellent. It's nice to see UH step it up a notch as far as the dining options go. Now if only they could clean up the administration.... lol

Wow. Paradise Palms is under new management and you can definitely tell. Honestly, the old Paradise Palms kind of sucked! They always had the same food, which wasn't really good.The "new" Paradise Palms now has Super Gyros, The Curb (once a coffee lunch wagon), Domino's Pizza Express, L&L (more of an express style L&L with limited menu), Honolulu Gourmet, India Cafe, and Panda Express! Honolulu Gourmet has a frozen yogurt bar. ;)I'm really happy for the new lineup. When Paradise Palms was closed, it was such a hassle for me to get food because Campus Center is farther away AND so busy all the time. It's about time that this place had a makeover. Hopefully time will tell if the new management is doing a good job, but I'm definitely excited for the change since my workplace is nearby.Suggestions for improvement: one of the vendors needs to start selling Pepsi Max bottles (or cans--whatever). Wish they accepted the meal plan/points as well.

Since I've recently veered completely away from soda, the curb has really quenched my thirst with their variety of tea selection. I used to always stick to what I knew (iced peach green tea) but one of the baristas recently introduced me to the passion pineapple and I am so happy that she did. It was just the right amount of pineapple juice and you even have the option of having black or green tea. Today I decided to try the black and it was just absolutely splendid. On top of that, the large was only $3.66 with tax! WHAT A DEAL! I gave this cute little cafe a 5 out of 5 because they have overall friendly customer service, delicious and thirst quenching drinks, and the best part is that is so cheap!

Well, they have really spiffed this place up since I last attended UH Manoa! They have way better options, so that is a lucky thing for the present students and staff! While I am temping at UH, I have tried The Curb, India Cafe, Panda's, L&L, the place in the middle (I can't recall their name), and Dominos. The Panda's is on par with all other Panda Expresses on the island. I'm sad they only offer chow mein and fried rice with no option for chow fun (which is my favorite). However, I ordered the eggplant tofu and while there were a generous amount of eggplant (8 pieces?), I had ONE piece of tofu. Seriously, people? The Domino's is fine and on par with standards, but they didn't have the chicken alfredo pasta when I last went and it was at 12:30, the middle of lunch rush. Seriously??India Cafe is not memorable at all, as agreed by my friend, but I like their prices and it's different than my normal fare. It's just not quite flavorful enough - it's too bland in order to fit the tastes of the audience.L&L is also good and I have nothing to complain about. Their barbeque chicken is one of my preferred items to order! I usually get coffee of some sort at The Curb, and I LOVE their sandwiches. However, I'm not big on eating sandwiches for lunch so I only rarely enjoy their items. They do take a little while, they're not the most efficient of workers.There are a good amount of seating inside and outside, which I like. Lighting is good. I would study here if I were a student. I also enjoy that there is a microwave available, although I wish they'd add an additional one so there are two.

Unbelievable! How long have I been going to school at UH Manoa and never knew about this place?!?! Partly because I don't have any classes anywhere near this area to have even known about Paradise Palms. A place that houses at least 5-6 different restauarants all under one roof! Famous L&L Barbecue, Panda Express, a couple Cafes as well as an Indian Restaurant famous for their Curry. Also, a microwave flushed against one of the walls for your convenience to heat your own food brought from home. Definitely a place I'll be making frequent visits just to avoid the Campus Center Cafeteria's famous Gralic Chicken!!! Our world deserves variety and Paradise Palms does exactly that!!!

I am always here on my breaks.I would give this place FOUR stars, so read why it's only gonna get THREE.The Good* Food is good* Good enough selection to stop whatever it is your craving for* Lines are shorter than the Campus Center Cafeteria* The Hawaiian guy that works at the burger place is always so nice! :) He's awesome* Hawaiian cashier lady with all the bracelets is a sweetheart* Free water cupsThe Bad* The................................* Smell...................................* Of* B.O...................The Weird* Okay literally, I thought this place smelled like BO because SOMEONE smelled like BO, right? that's normal to think that.Day-by-day, the smell was always there. like in the eating area.......... yeah the smell of damn B.O. is probably STUCK onto the walls, chairs, and tables of this place because it will NOT go away. AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT SMELLS IT!and omg, this is a place to eat your food! why can someone febreze the place, or clean it completely.. wipe it down! either than ORRRRR Paradise Palms should give out free deodorant! I don't know but.......... IT'S NASTY!!!* and that's why they are only getting three stars.