Helena's

Helena's

Honolulu, HI

Chef: Helen Kwock Chock

James Beard Award Recipient 2000

A local friend brought us here for some authentic Hawaiian food.  Helena's is a small hole in the wall restaurant with only a handful of tables and limited parking in front.  It is rated as one of the greatest Hawaiian food on Oahu.  Good food and good price. 

Kalua Pig & Cabbage

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Pipikaula Short ribs

Opihi with Poke

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Kalua Pig (cooked in imu)

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The rock salt!

The traditional way of smoking pipikaula-style spareribs above the cooktop.

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★☆☆☆

Presentation: ★★☆☆☆