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Highly recommended to try this eatery if you're around Dole Cannery during lunchtime. Hidden gem at the food court ground level. The food tasted better than my eyes feasting on this chicken soba bowl. The owner and cashier were friendly and helpful with my selections. Able room to dine around the enclosed food courtyard. Try it!
Highly suggest supporting this small business. Rose is so pleasant and helpful about menu items, and suggestions on what to order. The portions are huge. The offerings so very gourmet. The seating is in the dole courtyard. Everything we ordered was tasty and portions are substantial. Parking is validated for 2 hours at the dole cannery theater lot. We ordered lemon grass bahn mi, fries, combo brownie bread, and the herbal purple tea. For $35 everything is reasonable because of the portions and taste. Bahn mi on warm French bread topped with lemon grass chicken and pickled daikon. So delicious full of flavor. French fries came out piping hot. Herbal tea was so refreshing. The dessert didn't last. We finished it right after lunch. Banana bread was so moist. Chicken was probably marinated with fish sauce which created a flavorful dish. So good. Will definitely come back to and return to try everything on the menu.
Stick at Dole cannery while the bf got lasik. Haven't been in decades, so it was a shock to see how empty it was. Couldn't decide on what to get from Fatboys since they ran out of their special of the day- vegetable jook. It's starting to get a little cooler and i looooove jook. The woman behind me also tried to order jook and when she learned they didn't have it she told me OlenaHI had it! But they weren't open til 11. Walked around for a while then back at 10:45 ish. They were open!!! Walking in was so pleasant. The woman behind the counter was lovely and welcoming. They had a special of organic chicken jook! Super fast, very hot, and omg it was amazing. Ginger flavor was noticeable but light and delicate. The green onions were just the right amount. I normally need a ton of cilantro and black pepper with jook, but this was PERFECT. I did burn my lip a little but that was on me for wanting to eat it faster l she did warn me it was really hot. I probably won't be back to Dole cannery anytime soon, but I'd definitely go back to OlenaHI just for their jook and welcoming staff.
Delicious food, that taste like it's home-cooked and brought out with bright kindness by Rose. This was a gem of a find and the service was top notch. Calamansi lemonade with fresh fruits at the bottom. Unassuming food court ambiance so it's good for kids and families looking for a little bit of space,
Love, love, love!!! This is such an amazing place to come here in the Dole Cannery where it's truly peaceful. 'Olena by Chef Ron Simon is amazing! It's high quality HEALTHY food is fine dining cuisine for take out with reasonable prices, too. Trust me since I've dined many fancy upscale places that leave you hungry and poor. It's starts with amazing staff like Rose and Ron, and Wendy too that will serve to you in the chill food indoor court area. Today's special was chicken confit with a mushroom reduction sauce along with silky smooth mashed potatoes and mixed fresh salad. I love that they have dressing in the side in a container for us who just loves it plain. Plus don't forget to grab their awesome and yummy drinks too like their Filipino Royale with Butterfly Tea and lemonade made with calamari. Better yet, take one or a couple for dinner to go for the Ohana! My go to favorite is their red wine reduction beef stew that it literally "broke da mouth"!!! Food coma, baby...not really bc it's healthy. Love how everything comes out hot and fresh and the staff knows your name...and most of all, mouth savoring and healthy all in one. So come try it but remember that they only open from 11am-2pm, ok... Bon Appetite!
I had been wanting to try this place since they were on Republican St about 5 years ago but never made it. Today I unexpectedly got to check it out after I literally went "window shopping" for windows at Dole Cannery. I was hungry for something better than a Costco hotdog and recalled Olena was there but not exactly sure where. I was happy to find it located right in the middle of the food court. This cozy and bustling little take out place, had a constant flow of customers going in and out. The menu is simple in that there are not a lot of items but it does cover all the bases with different proteins including lemongrass organic tofu, lemongrass chicken, adobo pork belly, and prime beef brisket. You can get your choice in a banh mi sandwich, on rice , or salad. If you don't feel like a sandwich, they have stew, fish and chips, and soba noodle salad you can grab and go as a healthy option. They also offer baked goods and a variety of fresh drinks displayed in their fridge. Chef Ron's wife, Rose, is a hoot! Full of energy and personality, she can explain each dish and drink in great detail. She informed me that the Filipino lemonade,made with freshly squeezed calamansi and tiny chopped up pineapple is great for digestion. I was all ready to order it until I spied the beautiful purple and yellow Royal Filipino Lemonade. She said it was made with locally grown butterfly pea and even demonstrated how mixing the blue liquid with the yellow calamansi pineapple immediately turned a beautiful violet! I like my drinks watered down so after diluting it with some water it was even better! I got the lemongrass chicken banh mi. She was right about the bahn mi bread being crispy but soft and not sharp so it wouldn't cut your mouth. I liked how I could taste the freshness of each ingredient, i.e, pickled daikon, carrots, and onions, cilantro, and cucumbers. I love Olena's motto : Eat Better Feel Better! Food that's good for the body and soul is the best!
Just had the delicious fruit & nut poi Toasting it makes the crust crispy to complement the poi's rich flavors. I can see how this sells out. 10 / 10
Last time I tried Olena's was when they were in the Kalihi district. I didn't realize that they had moved to their current location until recently which is a much better location. Love their fish n chips as the fish is always fresh and the batter is nice and crispy but not too much batter! It was so good I started eating it in the car!! The tartar sauce is also good as you gotta ask for extra! Yesterday, I was hungry and wanted to try their pork belly adobo. It was good and not over bearing with vinegar. The only criteria I had was, I should have had them separate the toss greens because the hot pork belly wilted my salad. I chose the Olena rice and that was good! You know the food is great when they have their regulars and the Mrs knows each customer by their names!!! The food is great but nothing like excellent friendly customer service!!!
I found them! From Republican street to Dole Cannery. Dining at 'Ōlena is a true celebration of Hawaiian and Filipino flavors elevated to a luxury level. Every dish is beautifully presented and thoughtfully crafted, highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients that showcase the essence of Maui. The flavors are bold yet balanced each bite feels intentional and unforgettable. The atmosphere is elegant and relaxing, perfectly complementing the refined menu, while the service is warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. From start to finish, the experience feels special and immersive, whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a memorable night out. 'Ōlena delivers excellence in food, service, and ambiance. A must-visit dining destination in Hawaiʻi Don't forget they do take outs, Grab and go! Call early and park right in front of Dole theatre's.
A must when I visit Oahu. I typically visit Oahu once a year and each time, I make sure to stop by Olena's for some delicious foods and desserts. The banh mi and fries are delicious and made to order. Their banana bread is so good, my friends and I order it frozen to bring back to California with us. I personally love their brownies and Filipino lemonade. Besides the food, the customer service is above all others. Rose is always so friendly and kind. She remembers us even though we only visit once a year. Definitely a place I recommend to anyone visiting Oahu!
Their dishes are excellent and reasonably priced too. Beef brisket is one of the best ever had not the traditional BBQ type more of Asian/southern BBQ fusion. Hard to explain just gotta try and will see what I mean. Beef is super tender. Beef stew is another excellent choice. Think of it as a fancy enchanced version of local beef with tender beef and unique flavors and spices. A must try.
I think I'll start this review off with: Rose is AMAZING! Her enthusiasm is infectious and she really adds FLAVOR to your experience. That said, EVERYONE here is so hospitable. They truly amassed a wonderful collection of people. I feel like every single time I've been here, they've blown me away by going the extra mile and putting a smile on my face. Special shout-out to the son who made the day extra special for my mom when her preferred drink was sold out. Okay okay, but this is a FOOD review. And I can't wait to rave about their Loco Moco which is only available on Saturdays! First things first, I gotta be honest and rave about their grass-fed beef. The patty was EXCELLENT and I know I know, Rose is gonna say that the red wine sauce in place of the gravy is the chef's kiss (and it really is so good I forgot loco mocos with gravy existed in the first place) but I gotta say the patty was delicious and done perfectly. So if that's anything to go by... you can BET I'm gonna try their burger next... which is also a Saturday Special. Now the ambiance... well, you see, it's a take-out place inside a food court/mini-mall. Is the place clean? Yes! Is the place safe? Yes! Do I wish I could eat this gourmet food on a nice plate with real silverware? Also yes!!! But you know what, the food is good, the price is good, and the service is stellar so I feel greedy if I ask for more. Their take-out boxes are legit anyways. OH! Get their ROYAL Filipino Lemonade and get their banana bread bites! SO ONO! Last visited March 15, 2025 but can't wait to go back again!
A hidden gem located in Dole Cannery! I ordered the fish and chips and it was one of the best fish and chips on this island! There were big pieces of crispy fish that were nice and flaky. I upgraded to truffle fries and that was a good call! The fries were thin and crispy and had big pieces of Parmesan cheese on top. The lady taking my order was very friendly and even brought it out to me while I was waiting outside. The food came out quickly too so that was a plus. I would come here again for the fish and chips! The other dishes on their menu look tasty too so wouldn't mind trying something different as well.
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Probably the BEST customer service I've ever experienced. The food is just as great. We love Rose!!!! She's the best. Their drinks are a solid 10/10 as well. read more
7 years ago
Great food. Great service. Plenty parking. Owner is a Oakland Raider fan. What's not to like? I had the Olena burger with everything. Amazing but not cheap. Fish and chips were great. Not oily and not too much batter. Deep fried spicy ahi roll was tasty. There was prime rib special for $19.95 that look awesome but just could do it for lunch. They do catering too. I got Brussels sprouts and stuffing last thanksgiving. Very good. Also the banana poi bread is amazing. Did I say the service was great? It sure is! Go Raiders read more
2 years ago
You have to check out Olena (aka OlenaHi) by Chef Ron Simon. I ordered food twice from them during my vacation last week in Oahu and even swung by to order food from the Grab & Go for my plane ride home. I went there a few years ago on my last visit and Olena's food was delicious this time around as well. Their food is freshly prepared (made with healthy minds and hearts) and is not processed. I would highly recommend all their dishes including their grass fed burgers, soft and tasty beef stew, gluten free pork belly dishes, and soba noodle salad (so good and clean feeling to eat). You have to order their drinks (like their calamansi / pineapple lemonade, Thai coffee - all really refreshing) and poi deserts (brownie / banana and chocolate chip are irresistible) to top off your meals. Absolutely recommend Olena's. I'm looking forward to visiting them many times again when I get back to Oahu. So worth it and pleasant to experience. read more
8 years ago
I saw the rave of the place in Instagram got curious so decided to drive today and see the place and boom place is just amazing located across Hawaiian Chips clean with great parking staff are so friendly with amazing smile I ordered adobo chicken empanada with okinawan potatoes on it and calamansi juice price wise it was worth it Place is highly recommended definitely read more
I'm really glad I tried this place! As a huge fan of ahi, I found their ahi roll to be fresh and the ahi to rice ratio perfect. I think the batter was a bit oily, as a good amount of grease was left on my mouth after eating all of it. While there was some side salad, I wish there was one scoop of rice or one other side to balance the oiliness of the batter. Their empanadas themselves are worth coming for. You can tell it's all handmade that morning. They added a local spin with the addition of sweet potato, which was proportionally more than the pork adobo. Not sure if it's possible, but I would have preferred the two ingredients mixed inside instead of inserted separately. Depending on where I bit, I would get either potatoes or pork, but not both as often as I would have liked. The pulled pork slider, too had a local twist with sweet potato buns. Their baking skills are insanely good as well, try any of them! In Kalihi, it can be difficult to find parking. 'Olena had parking spaces just outside. My entire experience from parking to ordering to picking up the food and eating was great! read more
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6 years ago
Friendly staff, good food! I will definitely be back to try some more! Especially to support a Filipino business, as a Filipino woman myself! I liked it because it was like a blend of cultures, as the Philippines is. While I got the fish n chips and the menu does have more Filipino foods, none of it seems like your typical Filipino food that your parents or your Tita or Lola cook up. Seems like he put American/Hawaiian twists on them. As a first-Gen Filipino-Canadian now living in Hawaii, I like it! I feel like it's me LOL! As for the food, I just wished the fries were a thicker cut, that's just how I like my fish n chips, but it's hard to find this in Hawaii, so I'll take what I can get. The lemongrass chicken was great too! None of the flavours in the lemongrass or the truffle fries were overpowering. It was a good balance, when I think sometimes people go overboard with the lemongrass and truffle flavours. But my favourite thing??? Especially on a hot day in Hawaii? THAT FILIPINO LEMONADE! Usually I have it as a hot lemonade for sick days (channelling my Filipino mom), and I don't usually drink lemonades because they're too sour for my liking to be refreshing, but this was the perfect refreshing drink. Can I just have a gallon of this please? Those chunks of pineapple at the bottom? Genius. I'm here for it. I will be doing that from now on with my lemon water and any drink I can think of to throw it into. I will just forever have a container in my fridge of chopped up pineapple to take a spoonful and throw in a cup. Mark my words, I will be back! read more
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Rose was so delightful! So very helpful with the menu items. At first I was taken back by the menu and wasn't sure if I want to adventure into it. I'm so glad I did! The royal lemonade and the s'more cookie was so amazing! I had the beef stew and enjoyed it very much! everything was so tender and tasteful! I really enjoyed the dressings as well! I think Rose is just awesome! read more
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Not only was the food incredibly yummy, the service was outstanding. The lady taking our order was so beyond kind. She gave us blue tea and brownies on the house. Not pictured was a chocolate chip cookie with chocolate and marshmallow in the middle. YUM! Small hidden gem read more
7 years ago
Hidden gem for lucky people working in the area or travelling through North Nimitz to/from the airport. Warm welcome from business owner Rose who is taking orders. Amazing pork ribs with BBQ lilikoi sauce. Will be back for sure. It is a takeout place, no seating, but unlike many places in Honolulu, they don't use styrofoam boxes which is a plus. read more
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6 years ago
This is my new favorite place to eat. You have to try it. Everything i had here was amazing and I'm on my way to try the whole menu. If I could give made than 5 stars I would. And Rose is one of the nicest people I have ever met. Makes you feel like you are with family. Highly recommended! read more
6 years ago
First time trying out this place and my taste buds were beyond satisfied! I ordered the lemongrass chicken salad, which was full of flavor and paired well with a vinaigrette dressing. My boyfriend had the BBQ short ribs. The meat was tender and flavored with a sweet BBQ sauce. Topped off my meal with a refreshing butterfly pea tea. The tea has a very light flavor and unsweetened. read more
6 years ago
Their food is always so amazing and tasted fresh. It's a type of food where you get full but not bloated, it's very satisfying. We come here at least once a month and order their special. Everyday their special changes. So today we got the prime rib for 22.99. It was perfect for 2 people. Just thinking about it makes me want to eat it again. My favorites from their regular menu is the sliders, Filipino lemonade, fish tacos, desserts and so much more! I pretty much love everything!! So it is definitely worth a visit. Chef Ron used to be a chef at a 5+ star hotel and restaurant so that says a lot about why the food tasted sooooo good! Glad he followed his dreams and made his own. I couldn't afford 5+ star dining restaurant but definitely can afford this with even way better quality of food. read more
5 years ago
Came here with my co-workers per recommendation from a Lana'i island resident. I got the burger, everyone else got their cravings. There was not one complaint about the food or "juices????" The area/location will make you think twice but once you've come here you'll want to come back again. Everything is fresh!!! read more
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We happened to stumble upon this place after landing at HNL.....found it on maps and the 5 star rating intrigued us.... Olena was nothing short of amazing..... we received a warm welcome, greetings and recommendations.. I ordered the wagyu burger, came with fries and dipping sauce and the fish sandwich. Everything was perfectly cooked and flavorful! Their blueberry organic pea tea and lemonade are fantastic... blend them and watch the color change before your eyes.. highly recommend, visit if you get a chance! - California.. read more
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4 years ago
I think I've had most of the regular menu items and words can not convey the deliciousness of the food that is so obvioulsy made with love for the craft of cooking. From melt in your mouth beef brisket to crispy pork adobo or fish and chips that give you both a tartar sauce and malt vinegar, each one better than the next. Today I had the special of the day, blackened line caught Ahi. There was a choice of having it as a sandwich or salad. I had the salad with olena rice. It was knock your socks off ono, broke da mouth, yum! Washed it down with the Royal Filipino lemonade. The lemonade was purple and pink and had very finely cut pineapple. WOW! Fun and delicious. Desserts are just as well done, brownies with baby chocolate chips, banana poi bread.... Reasonable prices for fresh ingredients that are lovingly prepared like momma would want you to eat. This place is da bomb! read more
4 years ago
Yes. Truly gourmet grab-n-go and plate lunches. Today, we tried the fish 'n chips (market price $15.99) and the spicy ahi roll ($15.99). We destroyed it. The batter on the fish 'n chips is so light and crispy, and the fish inside moist. We fought over the last bite. The fries could use some work in the crispy department, but the fish more than made up for this. I also really enjoyed the tarter sauce that I assume is made in house. And the spicy ahi roll? Wowzers. Again, perfectly light and crispy on the outside, and the inside just bursting with flavor. The spicy sauce is not overwhelming, letting the fish still be the star of the show. Love that there was a little crunch (I think from cucumbers) inside. It also came with a beautify side salad, making me feel like I was eating "healthy"...since the roll itself was fried. And sorry, not picture of the chocolate chip cookie ($2.50) but I devoured that as well. Not jaw-hurtingly sweet, thick, and chewy, just like I like it. We also sampled the banana poi bread. I now regret not buying a loaf while we were there. They didn't have their empanadas today, but I will most definitely be back to try those and their beef stew...and their sliders...ribs...and brisket musubis... I mean honestly, why haven't I tried this place sooner?? read more
4 years ago
Pork Adobo belly bowl! I'm so happy that Olena's opened back up. Located by Dole Cannery by Costco. Rose is so friendly and makes you feel like family. Food was amazing, a Filipino dish with a modern twist! Chef Ron never fails! read more
6 years ago
My family and I came in from the Bay Area and Olena was one of the highest rated food options that we saw on Yelp. After further reviewing the menu we decided to give it a try. I had the delicious fish and chips and all I can say is... Olena truly lived up to the hype. Rose, the owner of the restaurant was kind and welcoming, and over my two trips to the restaurant I felt as if we truly bonded. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough, and if you are flying in from the airport, Olena by Chef Ron Simon should be one of your first stops on the island! read more
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Their seasonal hayden mango cupcakes with fresh mangoes on top + mango butter cream cheese is TO DIE FOR. Try it while they have it! Chef makes hands down the best fish tacos here in Oahu (what can I say, he worked in San Diego so this is legit tacos!). Available only on Taco Tuesdays. read more
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Rose is the friendly owner I've ever met! Wonderful service, extremely welcoming and delicious food! I had the daily special, Blackened Ahi sandwich with truffle fries at Rose's recommendation. Also had the Filipinos lemonade which was shockingly good without being crazy sweet. The caramelized pineapple in the drink was a first for me and now a favorite! read more
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650 Iwilei Rd
Ste 135
Honolulu, HI 96817
Kalihi
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