Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Oahu, Hawaii

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Helena’s Hawaiian Food

Helena's is a renowned Honolulu diner serving home-cooked specialties such as smoked short ribs pipikaula-style and squid luau. While being a local favorite for more than 60 years, the restaurant and its chef Helen Kwock Chock received the James Beard Award back in 2000. The restaurant is now run by her grandson, Craig Katsuyoshi.

Dining

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Helena’s Hawaiian Food

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Helena's is a renowned Honolulu diner serving home-cooked specialties such as smoked short ribs pipikaula-style and squid luau. While being a local favorite for more than 60 years, the restaurant and its chef Helen Kwock Chock received the James Beard Award back in 2000. The restaurant is now run by her grandson, Craig …

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