Helena's Hawaiian Food

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  • Address
    1240 N School St, Pearl Harbor
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  • Phone
    845 8044

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Lonely Planet review

Wedged between a radiator shop and the highway, this humble Honolulu institution dates back to 1946. The menu is mostly à la carte dishes, some smoky and salty, others sweet or spicy. You start with poi (fermented taro) or rice, then add a couple of small plates of lomilomi (minced and salted, with tomato and green onion) salmon, briny shortribs or kalua pig, and you've got a mini-luau for under $10.

In 2000 this modest storefront restaurant joined Honolulu's bigwigs when it was honored with a James Beard award.Owner Helena Chock still runs the kitchen, handles the cash register and chats with customers.