Cheap Restaurants In Honolulu Near Me

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We’re your local style spot for ono (delicious) grinds on


“Best cheap eats” 4 yrs running“ quick food with a gourmet twist” — Hawaii’s Best Restaurants

“Come for one reason, the food; which is quick, affordable, and decidedly gourmet…You’ll need a nap after this.”

4worldlovers:
The chef makes amazing bento! I tried the Hire Katsu Bento (Pork Tenderloin Katsu) from the August Monthly Special Menu. The bento came with rice, salad, and side dishes. Each component of the dish went well together and had great flavor. The katsu was juicy and crispy, and the portions were filling and certainly worth the price! Compliments to the chef and his wife who take time to talk to their customers and make them feel at home. The restaurant is located on the second floor and has nice two person balcony seating. If you’re looking for authentic bento in Honolulu, Sho’s Kitchen is the place to go!

Decided to venture out into the city during our 5 hour layover (kids in tow) for lunch. This place hit the spot for lunch. The guy at the counter was super helpful. I personally really liked their pan friend king salmon.

Our to go bento place in Waikiki. They offer high quality Japanese home style cuisines at reasonable price. Chicken Nanban (fried chicken with tartar sauce) is my favorite.

4worldlovers: *Due to a family matter, we will be CLOSED Tues 5/23 thru Fri 5/26. We will reopen on Tues 5/30 for normal business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you soon!


Serving traditional, local Hawaiian food since 1946 this family-owned business has impacted locals and tourist alike around the world. Come dine with us and experience the spirit of aloha with our ohana!

In 1946, Helen Chock opened the doors to Helena's Hawaiian Food, a humble eatery on North King St. in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Over the past 64 years Helena's Hawaiian Food has been serving the local community quality Hawaiian cuisine. In 2000, the James Beard Foundation awarded Helena's Hawaiian Food the Regional Classic Award. Helena's is one of a handful of restaurants in Hawaii to receive this distinctive award. After nearly 55 years, the restaurant was relocated to its current location on 1240 N. School Street.

Helena's remains the simple and unpretentious eatery it was over 6 decades ago. The restaurant is now run by Helen's grandson, Craig Katsuyoshi.

Helena's Hawaiian Food started off as a business just like many. Over the years, the founder raised and taught her children the value of hard work, perseverance and passion. This business not only became a legacy of her own, but one for her entire family. At the same time, it became a fixture in the local culture and a place that helped to cement together the community that it served.

4worldlovers: Marugame Udon provides hand crafted udon bowls, tempura, and beverages from a theater kitchen, allowing guests to watch as their food is prepared. Our udon noodles are made to order to ensure that you are getting the best tasting Japanese food around.

4worldlovers: All Plate Lunches come with two scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad. Rice may be substituted for fries. Macaroni salad may be substituted for coleslaw.

BBQ Beef, Boneless Chicken and Mahi Mahi. Try this plate with a side of gravy for only $.50!

Tender sliced beef marinated in BBQ sauce and seared on our grill

Tender sliced pork, marinated in BBQ sauce and seared on our grill

Two hamburger patties served on two scoops of rice, topped with our special gravy and two eggs cooked the way you like, accompanied with a scoop of macaroni salad

Dorado fillet seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown on our griddle, accompanied with tartar sauce

Five pieces of Portuguese Sausage with two eggs cooked the way you like

Our famous chili we take special care in preparing daily includes ground beef, garlic and kidney beans simmered with our special blends of herbs and spices

Thinly sliced beef, seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown, served with our special gravy

Thinly sliced pork, seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown, served with our special gravy

Tender, boneless chicken thighs seasoned, breaded and fried golden brown on our griddle, topped with our special gravy