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Helena's Hawaiian Food

School Street, Kalihi, Honolulu · Oʻahu

Native Hawaiian$$Family

Signature dish

Pipikaula short ribs + kālua pig + poi

Why consider itA small Kalihi dining room known for classic Hawaiian plates and a restrained, old-school way with pipikaula, kālua pig, poi, and lomi salmon.

Insider tip

"Use the official business listing before you go, then order family-style so everyone can taste the staples."

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