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Helena's Hawaiian Food

A place to eat in Kalihi, Waikiki, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Lunch Dec 30.

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Helena's Hawaiian Food in Kalihi, Waikiki
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Why go

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

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Waikiki, alongside 2 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 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 Dec 30

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 2 beyond Waikiki. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Helena's Hawaiian Food

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

    Food · Oahu · 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 · 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 · 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 · 4.2 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Waikiki Beach

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

    Outdoors · Oahu · 4.3 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 · 4.4 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Helena's Hawaiian Food is a stop on our Honolulu New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More places to eat in Waikiki

2 more curated places to eat in Waikiki. See the full Waikiki guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Waikiki run from 76°F in February to 83°F in September; March is usually the wettest month. For Helena's Hawaiian Food itself, we suggest: Lunch Dec 30.

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

Getting there

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Coordinates
21.33089, -157.86524
Destination
Waikiki, 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 Dec 30. Insider tip: Go early; it keeps short hours and closes on some holidays, so check first.

Which TripsCircle routes include Helena's Hawaiian Food?

Helena's Hawaiian Food appears on Honolulu New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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