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: ★★☆☆☆

Nobu

Nobu

Honolulu, HI

Located inside the Waikiki Parc hotel, hip and lively atmosphere

Nobu brand featuring décor - sea urchin-inspired chandeliers

Field Greens with Matsuhisa Dressing

Squid Pasta with Light Garlic Sauce

Steamed Sea Bass with Dried Miso

- one of Chef nobu Matsuhisa's signature dish, the fish melts in your mouth

NOBU Style Sashimi

-very fresh but pricey

Azuki panne cotta with green tea ice cream

- dessert of azuki panna cotta, matcha sorbet, tapioca balls & a paper-thin chestnut wafer is light &

incredibly delish!

Food: ★★★★☆

Service: ★★★★☆

Ambiance: ★★★★☆

Presentation: ★★★★☆