Honolulu & Waikiki Restaurants

Helena's Hawaiian Food

#29 of 201 things to do in Honolulu & Waikiki

#18 of 353 restaurants in Hawaii

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  • Address
    • 1240 N School St Pearl Harbor
  • Phone
    • tel, info: 808 845 8044
  • Hours
    • 10:00-19:30 Tue-Fri

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Lonely Planet review for Helena's Hawaiian Food

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. The restaurant is now run by Helen's grandson, Craig Katsuyoshi.

 

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