Are you looking for a taste of authentic Hawaiian cuisine in Honolulu? Look no further! Here you can find some of the best places to enjoy traditional Hawaiian dishes. From Helena's Hawaiian Food, which has been serving up Hawaiian purple starch made from kalo root (taro) since 1946, to Kau Kau Grill, a 73-year-old small restaurant in Kalihi known for its rib version of the salted dehydrated beef delicacy known as pipi kaula, plus its tasty beef stew, calamari luau, long rice with chicken, and much more. When it comes to local food, there is a difference between local food (loco moco, chicken katsu, saimin) and authentic Hawaiian food. Authentic Hawaiian dishes are prepared with basic ingredients and local products and meats.
They will take you back to simpler times and provide a true taste of Hawaii. If you're looking for an authentic Hawaiian experience, here are some of the best places to visit: Helena's Hawaiian Food, Rainbow Drive-In, Kau Kau Grill, O'ahu Grill, Duke's Waikiki, Kono's, Cuckoo Coconuts Waikiki, and Paradise Poke Hawaii at Ilikai.
