We’ll suffer through it all, because this is our favorite spot on the island for Hawaiian food. Part of the appeal is its legacy—Helena’s has been around since 1946—but we keep coming back ...

mayonnaise (always Best Foods brand) and grated onion and/or vinegar. Many add their own flourish including kamaboko (fishcake) or ulu (breadfruit). Haupia is a classic Hawaiian dessert that is ...