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Overall Total Score
4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 14303 reviews

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4.0 ★ from 29 reviews
Trevor
23.07.2022 - 21:42

We came directly at the opening to get a parking space at the front. there were only about half dozens of people in front of us, so we sit fast. always good to...

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Augustin
23.07.2022 - 21:42

We went twice to helena's journey and wanted to go back! the first time was the line for the one, but we had nothing to do with it. the order has picked it up w...

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Fatima
23.07.2022 - 21:42

Do NOT believe the hype and those 5* ratings. The food here is atrocious. We ordered the menu 3. The food tasted like a really poor school cafeteria food. The s...

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Albert
23.07.2022 - 21:42

The Boiled Butterfish Collar with Watercress was light and tasty. The Pipikaula short ribs were delicious (a little greasy). Luau squid and Kalua pork was perfe...

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Augustin
23.07.2022 - 21:42

We were on the way from the airport to Waikiki and stopped at this highly recommended restaurant. We were so happy to find an “Anthony Bourdain” style experienc...

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Helena's Hawaiian Food has been generating quite the buzz, with reviewers divided on their experiences. Some found the food to be tasteless and overpriced, while others raved about the delicious dishes and helpful staff. The wait times can be long, but many feel that the authentic Hawaiian food and top-notch service make it worth the wait. From the must-try short ribs to the traditional haupia dessert, Helena's offers a taste of Hawaii that keeps customers coming back for more.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Ali
04.08.2023 - 11:17

The best food!! Definitely worth the wait. One of the servers told us what to do with the extras, the onions and salt, and it was super helpful! If you're in Ha...

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Aubrey
04.08.2023 - 11:17

I love coming here and was the food we craved the most for after leaving Hawaii. You do not want to miss the Short ribs Pipikaula style, eat it with a piece of...

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Cindy
04.08.2023 - 11:17

Dining in Helena’s Hawaiian Food as a tourist, I had a good experience in Hawaiian food. I tried Laulau, Pipikaula Short Rib, Fried Butterfish Collar, and Haupi...

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Kim
04.08.2023 - 11:17

Please do yourself a favor and come try Helena’s if you haven’t had Hawaiian food. It’s seriously so delicious and feels like home. The short ribs was our favor...

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Cheung
04.08.2023 - 11:17

Recommended by a local guide and was not disappointed! I’ll share my 2 cents Short rib: fantastic! taste like dry aged steak. I’d size up from the small for 2 n...

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Sirved
4.6 ★ from 3836 reviews
Sandra
03.06.2023 - 12:29

I've been here for 10 years. The place looks more spacious and clean. The lines are as long as I remembered. It was a good thing we got there right before openi...

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Augustin
03.06.2023 - 12:29

Food in Helena?s Hawaiian food as a tourist, I had a good experience in Hawaiian food. I tried Laulau, Pipikaula Short Rib, Fried Butterfish Collar, and Haupia,...

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Sandra
03.06.2023 - 12:29

Please do yourself a favor and come try Helena?s if you have?t had Hawaiian food. It's really so delicious and feels like home. The short ribs were our favorite...

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Adell
03.06.2023 - 12:29

Delicious! Best Hawaiian food on Oahu. We were able to order online and pick up so there was no wait. We loved that we could order ala cart so we were able to t...

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Benoît
03.06.2023 - 12:29

My girlfriend and I really enjoyed the food here. It's simple but delicious and the pricing is reasonable. A friend warned us that we might have a long wait as...

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4.3 ★ from 261 reviews
Google
4.4 ★ from 3154 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 974 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 1601 reviews
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