Pork was great! Better than other "authentic" Hawaiian establishments. Beef short ribs also excellent, everything very flavorful. Good service and staff.
Authentic Hawaiian food
If you want outstanding, authentic Hawaiian food, you can't go wrong with Helena's. The kalua pork, laulau, and luau chicken were all amazing. This was the best meal I had on Oahu.
Another must try before leaving Honolulu. Authentic cheap food
Fried rice is a must. Best plate lunch in the city. Authentic. A local staple.
Must try in honolulu. Awesome authentic food, cool local spot
The Tiki Bar / Restaurant next to the La Mariana Marina is top notch, reasonably priced and fantastic atmosphere! Great history for authentic Hawaiian experience!
Probably the most authentic tiki bar in the town. Feel like Hawaii 5-0 when you visit.
Old school tiki bar... one of the last authentic ones...
Loved the endless choices of fresh and authentic Japanese food.
One can get any kind of thing to eat here. Toward the entrance you can find great futomaki.
Plenty of food, cheap beer, and lots of seats. Just about the only thing missing is a solid data connection, so hop on wifi or coordinate with friends beforehand!
"Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant in Honolulu has the best and most authentic dim sum, hands down. They have great turnip cakes." - Chef Peter Merriman Read more.
Very good dim sum and price is great
Great place for authentic sushi!
If you love sushi, this is the real deal. Amazing assortment and unbelievably fresh 😍
No longer BYOB, but Garrett and Evan are the sh*t!
Go to the Magokoro restaurant downstairs if you find the line too long. It's a much more authentic experience.
Cute little cafe in the center of Waikiki. Healthy choices, starting with the super green juice made of fresh greens, honey & chia seeds-yum. You gotta to go to see/taste the rest!
Half of the restaurant was empty yet they let customers wait up to 30 mins .. I don't understand why... Biggest restaurant pet peeves of mine. 😡
Most authentic udon.
Authentic udon made from scratch! You can pick your own tempura too!
Lives up to all the hype! Line goes quickly, don’t be intimidated. Recommend the #6 or #10 along with potato croquettes and tempura shrimp and omelette!
New location for an authentic Hawaiian food institution, serving up meals on school cafeteria trays. Tender tripe stew, delicious squid laulau, great cocktails, everything is good.
Some of the best local/Hawaiian food found on the island. The luau stew is a must try, as well as Ed Morita's baked goods. Get some! #brokedamout
Omg the smokin Moco is a must have
By far, the very best mai Tais on the planet. Come at sunset to experience authentic Hawaii.
Fantastic atmosphere in an upscale hotel. Enjoy a sunset with some traditional Hawaiian music. And get a solid mai tai, it's the classic sour kind, not sugary.
A beautiful place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the scenery while listening to live music, watching former Miss Hawaiis dance hula, all while sipping on a cold cocktail. Ahhhhhhh!
Hot cinnamon sugar malasadas=yummtastic!! The line was long but moved super fast, definitely a stop here for those wanting an authentic local treat!
Try all the masalada flavors! The line may be long, but it moves pretty fast. The masaladas are made to order, so take a bit of time!
A must on the list of things to do for first time visitors or regulars, the best ‘donut’ in this world, it is malasades – a Portuguese sweet dough fried. -Heather Hurlbert, Top Chef Just Desserts
Great place. Ice is really soft and the flavors of the syrup flavors are authentic. Really love the lychee and pineapple combo.
Super tasty shaved ice! Try adding stuff into yours (like the mochi or lychee jelly).
GO HERE. Finest ice on the planet.
Cucumber Roll, Salmon Avocado Roll, Edamame...all delicious. Nice service. Very authentic. Happy Hour food/drink @ 9:30 (limited menu). Great food, great price. Clean & nice atmosphere. Love it!
Get the denwa san san sake. It's nice and light...and they have a heavy pour :)
Wow. The chirashi special was amazing. Service was excellent. Patently answering my numerous questions.
Local and organic focused food with great flavour.. worth the wait, small line that moved quickly at breakfast hour. By far my favourite spot in Oahu area.
Perfect brunch spot. Deliciously balanced flavors. Meticulously blended retro/modern/surf decor. Amazing French toast that highlights fresh tropical fruits without being too sweet.
Awesome brunch ! Love our fresh fruit plate with yogourt and our smoothie. Nice service, a bit slow sometimes but full of kindness ;).
Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA