Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Oahu, Hawaii

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Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Helena's is a renowned Honolulu diner serving home-cooked specialties such as smoked short ribs pipikaula-style and squid luau. After being a local favorite for over 60 years, the restaurant and its chef Helen Kwock Chock received the James Beard Award in 2000. Her grandson, Craig Katsuyoshi now runs the restaurant.

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address1240 North School Street, Honolulu, Oahu, HI
moreInfoCash only
openingHoursTue–Fri 10am–7:30pm, Sat–Mon closed
phone+1 808 845 8044
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