Helena's Hawaiian Food

4.5(3,398)

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Location & Hours

Address

1240 N School St
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Today at 7:30 PM

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

SaturdayClosed

SundayClosed

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Contact Information

(808) 845-8044

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About Helena's Hawaiian Food

Simple restaurant specializing in local classics such as kalua pork, lomi salmon, and ribs.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on July 28, 2025.

4.5/5

Based on 3,398 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Benedict Moreno

a week ago

Food was ok but not worth the price. We ordered 5 Large orders of Short Ribs, 3 Large orders of Fried Ahi, & 3 Haupia that was suppose to feed 20 people for $200 (see pics). Maybe we assumed too much?...

Frank Biermann

a month ago

The food here is arguably one of the best spots you’ll eat at. The hustle and bustle of the restaurant is fun, but we were in a rush and din’t want to wait for a spot. We opted to just eat in our car....

JAW 314

5 months ago

The food is by far the best local food we had. And we have tried L&L, and Rainbow Drive In. The staffs are vey nice and genuine. You will feel at home and comfortable while eating. Parking is outsid...

lilac C

4 months ago

A little pricey for the small portion sizes, but since this place is famous, we decided to give it a try. It was very busy, and the menu was a bit hard to read, so we went with Menu D to sample everyt...

Sudsahara Callaway

3 months ago

It was well worth the time and effort to fight through rush hour traffic to get to this place. Local down to earth place where you can enjoy a fantastic meal while being yourself and enjoying the vibe...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

Customer experiences are mixed, ranging from highly positive to negative, resulting in an average sentiment. Some found the food and atmosphere enjoyable, while others were disappointed with the value and certain dishes.

Customer Favorites

Short Ribs and Fried Ahi were mentioned as popular dishes. Butter fish and coconut jelly were also positively highlighted.

Atmosphere & Service

Some customers described the atmosphere as lively and down-to-earth, with friendly and genuine staff creating a comfortable environment. However, the restaurant can get very busy and parking may be difficult to find.

Value & Quality

Several reviews mentioned pricing concerns relative to portion sizes, feeling it was expensive for the amount of food received. While some found the food well-seasoned and flavorful, others were disappointed with the quality of specific dishes or felt hungry afterwards.

Areas for Improvement

Menu readability and portion sizes relative to price were mentioned as potential areas for improvement. Some dishes, such as the sauces accompanying the menu D sampler, could use improvement in terms of ingredient ratios.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews express concerns about high prices and question if the quantity of food matches the cost, despite adequate flavor. The portion sizes did not align with expectations.