Glad we stopped by for authentic Hawaiian food, but perhaps it's better when dining in because the pig and short ribs, while seasoned well, were a bit on the dry side. Probably what happens with takeout, but with very little parking and a long, long wait, we decided against eating in. Happy to have experienced this iconic spot, though.
My brother found this place, and it was pretty good. The beef short ribs were a little tough but seasoned well! I had the beef stew, and it was pretty decent, with no complaints. My wife had the fried Ahi, and that was really good! There were 2 servers when we went. 1 one was exceptional. The other waitresses had an attitude and was being short with everyone. I suck at remembering names, but the waitresses that was exceptional was a little chubby. I apologize for the description, but I want to make sure the correct waitresses get the recognition!!!
I was traveling in Honolulu for 1 week and have been eating out at a lot of amazing restaurants. Helena’s have beat it all. The moment you walk in, you feel like you are at home. The food here are nourishing to the soul. Loved every bite I had here. Was almost mad I couldn’t be here for longer. Thank you Helena’s for a memorable meal!
Highly highly recommend fried butterfish collar! It melts in the mouth. The texture of the fish is perfect.
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