Diamond Plaza

This place has so little parking compared to how many people come here during peak times. I’ve been here times where I’m circling the lot and the underground parking and have just left cause I’m not going to wait, no matter what.
But this center does have some great stores. I’m usually here for Creamistry. I’m such a big ice cream fan, and this is now one of my favorite ice cream joints. Also, there’s a Gen KBBQ! I haven’t visited this location, but if it’s like their other locations, it’s probably poppin’! I used to go to Cue when I was a lot younger. It has those fun little Asian photo booths. I remember how much fun it was to go there. There’s also a Ten Ren for your boba cravings. And I’ve had a lot of friends that go to New Capital Restaurant.

So crowded! There is a decent selection of shops and restaurants to visit but good luck finding a parking spot X_​_​_​X Expect to circle the place once or twice and proceed to exit the plaza because you may or may not find a parking spot.

Don’t know why this is my favorite asian plaza. Maybe it’s because i grew up with it (it’s been here since the 90s) or maybe it’s because i met my ex here but that’s a story for never.
A lot of stores have come and gone throughout the years but a few still remain like new capital seafood restaurant and president thai to name a few. They keep this place alive.
Underground parking available. I love how spacious it is. Makes for smooth driving. It’s also close to the 60 freeway. Makes for smooth escape?.

Very nice place to go at nite for dinner and desserts. Super Asian and I love it. The selection of things is A1. Creamisty and gen r a good choice. Security in parking lot. Is sometimes busy and hard to find a parking spot.

There are a lot of cool looking shops and places to eat in this plaza. We ate at President Thai and it was delicious! The three starts is for the parking. We came during lunch and the plaza was PACKED! Save yourself the trouble and come during an off time. When we left for lunch the parking lot had many empty spots. We simply came at the wrong time.

Diamond Plaza is the perhaps the most popular Asian Plaza in Rowland Height. It is one of the older plaza but has the most popular Asian Restaurant in the area.
You got a bit of everything in this plaza, it wasn’t too long that I consider this plaza dead. Since many business are gone such as the famous arcade place. I had see revival of this plaza. Added like Gen House helps a lot.
Overall this is plaza I seen keep going when I in the area.

Diamond Plaza is located quite conveniently to the 60 freeway and is home to a various of eateries that include Tokyo Shabu Shabu, Creamistry, Boiling Point, Ten Ren, President Thai and New Capital Seafood. There are also a few clothing and accessory shops here (which I have never shopped in because I am only here for the food).
There is plenty of parking, including underground. I think most people do not know about the underground (or just do not want to) and prefer to park there instead of trying to circle around looking for parking.
Overall, this plaza is nice if you are looking to catch a meal (or perhaps some tea). But other than that, there isn’t too much going on.

This place is really cool to visit they have many stores here with a whole bunch of super nice people to help you out, if you’re looking for a unique gift… you come the right place!

place gets really busy and people drive really bad in this place. they don’t care when there’s pedestrian walking or anything.
parking can be bad too, but they have underground parking. its not really secure though.
there’s couple food place in this plaza.
I usually come here for Midoh or Tetsu, but Tetsu got kindda bad somehow. Not sure why, ever since they got the promotion and change their menu, they kindda went down hill.
beware with the parking if you do visit diamond plaza. LOL.

There’s probably only 4 or 5 places that are currently sustaining this plaza.
I first started coming here because of Arcade Infinity but that closed down a few years ago since they could no longer afford rent (if I recall correctly). Then there’s cue pictures and claw machines. How could my Asian self resist those right? There’s also some good restaurants. I enjoy getting dim sum with my Roomie at New Capital.
During a recent visit, we walked around as we wait for our number to be called at Boiling Point. We saw that a lot of the places have closed down. Genki Living is gone and so is the bakery on the far side. Some new businesses have popped up but it’s pretty sad that they barely have any customers. The revolving sushi place had 2 customers eating dinner on a Friday night.
Parking is a pain but they have an underground garage and that wasn’t too bad for a Friday night… probably ’cause of all the traffic they no longer have.
Will I come back? Of course because there’s still reasons to come back and I hope they get more businesses to open up and fill the empty spaces.

It’s a convenient place on the 60 freeway. There’s a sushi boat restaurant, decent chinese food restaurant and lots to do.

I have been to this plaza many times for many different reasons. Some of the businesses here have changed over time. This place gets pretty crowded in the evenings and on the weekends. Luckily there is some parking in the back area behind the businesses and there is additonal underground parking. The spaces near the entrance to the plaza are exceptionally close together. Unless you don’t mind door dings, I recommend parking underground or in one of the spots that are further away.

It used to be a happening spot, but for one reason or another… the stores and restaurants began to fail and close, and it just always seems to be changing. Now I see empty lots and «Coming soon» spots (that will probably close in a few months) with only ten ren being popular… maybe it will pick back up when Boiling Point opens, but until then… it’s just not what it used to be anyore :(

I like how this plaza has a lot of food, drinks, and shopping stores in one plaza. My favorite places to go in this plaza would be Genki Living, CoCo Curry House (which is no longer there), Midoh Japanese Restaurant, New Capital, and Ten Ren.
Parking in this plaza can be really horrible in their lot upstairs and downstairs. So if you go on weekends avoid going in the afternoon when everyone is out and about.

Diamond Plaza has lost a lot of their old tenant, especially the arcade!
They still have some pretty decent ones there.
Genki Living will always be my favorite! I love Takoyaki, and they are good at making them!
CoCo Curry House is bomb too.
I wish there was more Japanese food in this plaza though!
Maybe some Ramen??? Fu Fu Dei? Shin Sen Gumi? Daikoukuya? Jinya? Santouya?
Anyways, I grew up around the area, so a lot of childhood memories in this place, gotta show some old time love.
**Diamond Plaza could use a face-​lift also. People like taking pictures of nice plazas and posting online about them. Diamond Plaza needs to get amped!

As others have mentioned, this place is BUSY!
It will take you a good 5 minutes just entering the plaza with all the cars in line.
Parking is a problem, and you have to watch out for those pedestrians popping
out of nowhere.
The most popular business seems to be the restaurants, like New Capital, Ten Rens and what not.
I personally love Genki Living (crepes and taiyaki)
A good place to come for your legit chinese food and asian stores.
Just be prepared to search/​wait for parking spots.
If you’re craving.
dim sum, crepes, bread, boba/​tea, bar, thai food, chinese, curry, you’ve come to the right place.
And then, if you have money to blow, go upstairs and take some
pictures at Cue!

I usually come here for New Capital. I don’t know much about the other shops, but it seems New Capital gets most of the traffic.
Also, there are plenty of parking underground.

ALWAYS CROWDED!
Lots of cars and the parking lot is sort of small. even though there’s underground parking.
Plenty of places to eat if you change your mind. There’s a Cue, and GENKI LIVING!(best crepes ever!)
Just be careful when you park, cause the spots are small.

More like the Dying Plaza…
Everything is closing down. Infinity Arcade is no longer there. That Plaza Walk area is closed down. And that bakeshop also closed down too. Sadness. Restaurants have come and gone there.
There is only two reasons why I still go to that plaza. Ten Ren and New Capital for dimsum.
Other than those 2 things, it would be better to just hit up Yes Plaza or that plaza on Gale with Tea Station and Jazz Cat.
Hopefully with the addition of that new revolving sushi restaurant this place will get some life back. But its hard for Diamond Plaza to compete against the other plaza’s because it just looks run down now compared to the other ones. Definitely in need of a face lift. lol
Even with all the open spots people still suck at parking. (check out the picture i uploaded). And don’t forget to look out for cars. Cause even when it says one way, people don’t listen and will still drive on the wrong side. And come on people! Drive on the right side of the island when your leaving! The left side is for people trying to get into the plaza. The right side of the island is for people like you that are trying to leave.
I’ll see you again Diamond Plaza… But only to go to Ten Ren and/​or New Capital. Hopefully you’ll have your shine again!

Let me break this plaza down for you:
SHOPS– Shiseido, Mele, Kira Kira, AT&T, Verizon, iKicks, Metropolitan Optometry, Hi! Convenience Store, Dental Health, Charles Schwab bank, another small Chinese bank, a gem store, Tiamo, Mystery, Beauty Corner, Medical Center.
RESTAURANTS– Ten Ren’s, Kula, Lao Zi Hao, President Thai, (Soon) Coco Ichiban, Gu Yue, Tokyo Shabu Shabu, Genki Living, New Capital, Liang’s Kitchen, #1 Phở, Boat House, Opium Pub, a Jiang Nan restaurant (Don’t have an English name, provided this is what I saw on the side of their Chinese restaurant)
ENTERTAINMENT– Egames and Cue
This place is not for tourists, or people coming here to visit LA. This place is for regulars who has lived in Rowland all their lives and are used to the sh*t that goes down here because I can assure you 90% of the drivers here are SH*TTY ASS DRIVERS. There are street signs, drivers just don’t care to follow them. They will be driving on the wrong side of the street, they won’t stop at stop signs either. People are walking in the middle of the streets too. Opium Pub and The Boat House brings a long bad news (drunks) most the time. So yes, it’s rowdy here. But I’ve been coming here for over a decade now. All this isn’t news to me, it’s part of what it is. You just gotta learn to maneuver your way through it.
If you can’t handle all this^, then I really suggest you stay away (dangerous drivers aren’t something to be played with).