Helena’s Hawaiian Food

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The 5 Best Traditional Hawaiian Restaurants on Oʻahu

If you’re craving traditional Hawaiian food fare—we’re talking kālua pig, lau lau and poi—stop at these reader-endorsed restaurants. Read More: What’s in a Hawaiian Plate, Anyway? 1. Helena’s Hawaiian Food This humble restaurant in Kalihi has topped our list multiple times. It opened in 1946, serving traditional, local Hawaiian food, including its popular version of pipi

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The Best Cheap Eats on Oʻahu in 2022

Oʻahu is home to some of the most iconic restaurant establishments in Hawai‘i. As residents and visitors navigate the island, finding an affordable and delicious bite is oh-so satisfying. From hefty plate lunches to Japanese noodle dishes, here are the best cheap eats on Oʻahu, as voted by our readers. 1. Zippy’s  Since its opening

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The Classic Hawaiian Restaurant that has a James Beard Award and a ‘Bill Murray’ Table

Helena’s Hawaiian Food doesn’t open for another hour, but the kitchen, at 9 a.m., is already bustling with activity. Just beneath 250 pounds of its famous pipikaula (salted dried beef), hanging in long strips above the stoves, a pair of chefs stir massive aluminum stockpots filled with bubbling beef stew, squid lū‘au, chicken long rice

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