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Food Kalihi, Oahu

Helena's Hawaiian Food

A place to eat in Kalihi, Oahu, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Lunch.

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Helena's Hawaiian Food in Kalihi, Oahu
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Why go

James Beard–honored family spot for kalua pig, pipikaula short ribs and lau lau.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Oahu, alongside 3 places to eat, 3 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Helena's Hawaiian Food, 0.0 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Food
Neighborhood
Kalihi
Price
$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Lunch

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Oahu. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

    Family-run Hawaiian lunch spot open since 1946, known for pipikaula short ribs and kalua pig.

    Food · Waikiki · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Waikiki Beach fireworks

    Midnight fireworks launched from a barge off Waikiki, free to watch from the sand along Duke Kahanamoku Beach.

    Activity · Waikiki · 3.7 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Hilton Hawaiian Village

    Large resort on the beach at the west end of Waikiki, right in front of the fireworks barge.

    Stay · Waikiki · 3.8 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    House Without a Key

    Open-air bar at the Halekulani under a kiawe tree, with Hawaiian music and hula at sunset.

    Drinks · Waikiki · 4.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Waikiki Beach

    Calm, sandy swim and beginner surf with Diamond Head as the backdrop.

    Outdoors · 4.2 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Royal Hawaiian Hotel

    Pink 1927 Spanish-Moorish hotel on Waikiki Beach, with gardens and a beachfront bar open to visitors.

    Sight · Waikiki · 4.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Helena's Hawaiian Food is a stop on our Hawaii Paradise route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Oahu

3 more curated places to eat in Oahu. See the full Oahu guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Oahu run from 74°F in February to 81°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Helena's Hawaiian Food itself, we suggest: Lunch.

Modelled monthly averages for Oahu from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Oahu weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Helena's Hawaiian Food, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
Coordinates
21.33092, -157.86509
Destination
Oahu, Hawaii

Helena's Hawaiian Food: quick answers

How much time do you need at Helena's Hawaiian Food?

Plan on about an hour at Helena's Hawaiian Food. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Helena's Hawaiian Food?

Our pick: Lunch. Insider tip: Order the pipikaula ribs and poi; limited hours, check before going.

Where is Helena's Hawaiian Food?

Helena's Hawaiian Food is at 1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA, in Kalihi. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Helena's Hawaiian Food?

Helena's Hawaiian Food appears on Hawaii Paradise, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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