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Helena's Hawaiian Food
Hawaiian food
Kalihi Hawaiian-food counter since 1946, known for pipikaula; James Beard America's Classic and 2026 Hale ʻAina Gold.
James Beard America’s Classic
Honolulu
Kalihi restaurants
Working neighborhood with old-school Hawaiian food, Filipino spots and plate lunch.
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Yohei Sushi
Sushi · Japanese
Traditional sushi bar in Kalihi's Kokea Center strip mall; 2026 Hale ʻAina Best Overall Japanese Gold.
Hale ʻAina 2026 Gold
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Nisshodo Candy Store
Shave ice & dessert · Japanese · Bakeries & malasadas
Century-old Kalihi mochi shop making traditional Japanese sweets; chichi dango often sells out daily.
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Alicia's Market
Poke · Plate lunch & local food
Family-run Kalihi market and deli back in its original Mokauea St spot after a fire; known for poke and roast meats.
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Kamehameha Bakery
Bakeries & malasadas
Pre-dawn Kalihi bakery known for purple poi-glazed donuts and malasadas; popular items sell out later in the day.
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Rainbow Drive-In Kalihi
Plate lunch & local food
Second Rainbow Drive-In, opened 2018 at School and Houghtailing streets with the Kapahulu menu.
Closed in 2026: Jesse's Coffee Shop & Restaurant, Tamashiro Market. Closures tracker