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    OlenaHi

    4.8 (449 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Hawaiian, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Bowl
    Herbert L.

    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!

    Bakery
    Candace F.

    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.

    Kevin W.

    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,

    The front...within the indoor food courtyard.
    Rona A.

    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!

    Lemongrass chicken banh mi
    Sarah S.

    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!

    Fruit & nut poi
    Ming Ming C.

    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

    Pork Adobo
    Carol W.

    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!!!

    5
    Matthew C.

    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.

    Yvonne W.

    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!

    Red wine beer stew
    Addie L.

    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.

    Sign outside, it's right next to Subway
    Sophia C.

    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!

    Fish & chips
    Hailley O.

    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.

    Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi. So ono.
    Kathy L.

    Can't believe it took me so long to discover this gem. Tucked away in the Dole Cannery Food Court and across from Regal Cinemas, this cute little mom-n-pop serves up some delicious Asian-inspired fare. You can see and taste the care & love that's put into making the food with each bite you take. I tried their popular lemongrass chicken banh mi, made to eat on-the-spot with the toasty bread, delectable fried onions crisps, refreshing veggies, and perfectly marinated chicken. Cannot wait to try all the other dishes like their beef stew, chicken pot pie, poi breads, etc. Don't forget to wash your meal down with a handcrafted ice tea or calamansi lemonade beverage. Rose is the BEST, most welcoming, and friendliest person. The establishment is clean and tidy, prices are fair for the quality you get. Once you try Olena's, you're All-In!

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    0.8 miKalihi

    New poke bowl place located in the new food court next to Liliha McDonald's. The parking lot is…read moresketchy but the food court is a pleasant surprise. There's a bar in here too. Back to the Mermaid.....the fish is fresh, there are many poke choices and poke is mixed fresh for you. Bowl includes two sides and free toppings. Great choice if you're looking for poke in this area because there's parking. I'll be back.

    I haven't had their poke bowl yet, but my friend enjoyed the poke bowl special for the day. I did…read morepick up the smoked ahi dip with crackers awhile back and enjoyed it. The owner(s) also own Noods Ramen and Osonami bar, so I know they would have good food and appetizers. More recently with another friend, I ordered the pokecho, Japanese potato salads, pickled onions, and $5 sampler of the smoke ahi dip with crackers. So cute and perfect when you want to try several other things. Everything were good but my favorite was the smoked ahi dip with crackers. The pokecho was good but it was hard to keep the poke on the chips. I'm used to the one at Gyotaku with natto and avocado, and other ingredients which helps keep everything on the chips. The chips were good and the poke you can have it with shoyu base or spicy type. I chose shoyu. They have some grab and go musubi available too. They are located in the Liliha Food Court on North School St. Please try them out. The lady worker was really nice and helpful. I appreciate she kept my items I planned to take home on the side in the refrigerated case while I enjoy the pokecho and other items from the other vendors.

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    4.2(938 reviews)
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    Went at off time since there were 8 of us, for birthday celebration, was a request from the…read morebirthday boy. We went Saturday at 3pm, made reservation. Not all-you-can-eat, birthday boy just wanted to eat certain dish and we had 3 seniors who couldn't eat that much. Lots of parking available, outside restaurant mostly people using laundry nearby. We were welcomed and guided to our table. We ordered happy hour appetizers and main dishes. Salmon and ahi were ok. But the hamachi was really good. Not sure if it's the season but it was better than ahi or salmon. The fish were all fresh and big sizes. Very good value. Hotate scallops from Japan were great too, sweet and tender. I didn't care for the yuzu pepper on it, it only masked the flavor so I had to remove it. I ordered the Hoe Deop Bab. It comes with rice but I didn't need it so gave to my brother. I thought it was squid but it was the scallops in the salad so I was happy. The peanut dressing was really good and it went well with the sashimi. We had good family time. We asked for more hot tea and the serving girls came and filled it up. They left a jug of water on the side so we helped ourselves to water so it was less interruption. Servers were nice and courteous. Bathroom, need key and go outside the restaurant. Good quality sashimi/sushi here.

    I've heard about this spot for a while. I love sushi and especially an AYCE sushi spot so when I…read moreheard that this spot could possibly be one of the best ones on the island, I finally went to try it out. I would note that they do close at 8PM and stop seating AYCE sushi quite early (from what I've heard as early as 6:45). We went super early for that reason, specifically at 4, so there really weren't as much people doing the AYCE yet. We walked up to the counter and let the cashier know we wanted to dine in and do the AYCE. A different person then walked us to the other side where the dine in seats are. We're given the menu and an expo marker. Then they came back with the wasabi as well as taking our order (aka taking the menu) We got: - Aburi salmon !!, ahi, Hamachi !!, ebi, scallop - Shrimp tempura, vegetable tempura!!, calamari!! - Unagi nigiri !! - Green dragon roll - Fire cracker roll - Baked mussels !! Everything was good, the menu is not super expansive with much less choices than, for example, Kan Sushi. I would also note that they kind of pack each piece with rice. I'm unsure how strict they are regarding the left over rice policies, but if you'd definitely get full very quickly with their rice to fish ratio. I'd recommend the aburi items (maybe except the ebi as it felt especially small the amount of rice). I wouldn't recommend their shrimp tempura as it is definitely pre-packaged shrimp tempura refried. (I also put an "!!" next to the items I would REALLY recommend. Otherwise, I don't think I will come back. Not that it was a bad experience or anything but in my opinion there's just simply better AYCE sushi spots out there.

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    Upscale Hawaii - Signature Ahi Steak w/ bomb sauce

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    I come here for one thing and one thing only. The garlic ahi with bomb sauce. I've never had a…read moredesire to deviate from my usual order because it is THAT good (and I'm usually someone who likes to try new items). For about $16 you get a heavily portioned plate with two scoops of rice, mixed green salad, asparagus, and a nicely cooked ahi steak. The garlic are actual cloves that have been cooked long enough to soften them and take away that bite without removing the garlicky goodness. The bomb sauce adds a bit of creaminess to round out the plate. They're a bit of a hole in the wall, takeout ideally due to the limited parking in front and seating. Menu is vast and they are open late/early. You can even get lobster here! For the prices, you'd easily pay $30 for the seafood options and portions at fancier establishments. So I consider upscale Hawaii a steal, just don't expect ambiance...it's all about the food.

    I ate here on a Sunday early morning. Rather I should say that I ordered my plate lunch and took it…read morehome. There are tables and bench style seats off to the side of the restaurant. They were all taken by what looks like an after party crowd. Maybe they just came from dancing or just drinking in a bar. They were loud and a bit intoxicated. Ok back to what you're really here for. The food. I ordered the furikake ahi. It comes with mixed greens and asparagus. There also is some "bomb sauce". It's nice and creamy with a slight hint of heat. The furikake ahi was nicely prepared. It wasn't overcooked. It was done almost perfect. I like to see some rawness in the middle but it was close. It was really good and I was quite surprised. The asparagus too was really good. It wasn't overcooked where it's mushy or undercooked where it's hard. Prepared perfectly. I'm not a veggie person but the dressing was really good. Not exactly sure what type of dressing it was but it came with it. So no Thousand Island, Ranch, French, Italian or your Oil and Vinegar. It was really good. I just wish they gave a little more. Overall it was a really good and satisfying meal. It compares well with a restaurant like Nicos. Just not the same atmosphere and you're probably going to wanna take it home to eat. Lots of parking in the very early morning as every place else is closed. They are open 24 hours. A rarity after covid came and went. So if you're looking for someplace open late night or early morning serving a good furikake ahi this is your place. Give them a try. It's worth the price at under $20. There are many other offerings to choose from and will probably try something else from here. They also do offer a mixed plate where you can have two choices off their regular menu board. Sorry I didn't take pictures of the menu. Maybe next time I'm here. The person that took my order was really nice. She was an elderly Filipina. She was very nice and pleasant especially at working this very early morning. I think her name was ate Letti or maybe auntie Letti. Very good service.

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    Located off Nimitz Hwy on a pier 38 we went to Niko's, which they do not take reservations…read more We got there on a Tuesday which was good, not much customers and lots of open seating. We got seated outside which was okay and we had a small dog with us. We went to celebrate our daughter Birthday and nobody asked even with her wearing a Lei is there a special occasion? Nothing from the check in counter to the waitress? We ordered appetizers Oyster shooters, Chicken Caesar salad, Truffle French Fries, Crab Artichoke dip, besides the main courses. The Oyster Shooter was fresh and tasty with a quail egg on top, only 1 of mind had 2 pretty good size pieces of oyster shells inside good thing I didn't choke on them. The Truffle French Fries was good except for it wasn't crispy, maybe due to the truffle oil. The Chicken Caesar salad with pesto was very good and the homemade croutons were very tasty light and crunchy, the pesto chicken was tasty and moist and the romaine lettuce was fresh. The Crab Artichoke dip with baked bread was good. I also ordered the fish and chip which was delicious and the fish was crispy on the outside and moist inside. The French fries were crispy and good. My wife ordered the braise belly pork and most of the portion was fat which she only ate 1 piece. Our daughter had the braised short ribs and she enjoyed her meal. Our son in law ordered the short ribs with Kim Chee and he enjoyed his ribs, but didn't eat the large pile of Kim Chee he said the Kim Chee was sour, but enjoyed the short ribs and beans and mash potatoes. They do have indoor and outdoor seating with live music. You can park in the unpaved parking lot right across the entrance, but if you have bad eye sight or walking because of the large holes and uneven surfaces, better to park along side of the building.

    Was there last week for a high school reunion. Those of us who went towards the end of the line to…read moreget our food at the buffet discovered that there were crab cakes and cheesecake that had run out and were not resupplied. We were told they made one per person and there was no signage nor was it served so that each person would get one. A small bowl of poke was placed on the buffet as a substitute for the crab cakes. That also ran out with no refill! I understand that the poke was not very good and the fish was a bit mushy. Sorry to say that I would not go back to dine at Nico's Upstairs. If they had done a good job with quality and quantity of food, imagine how many people would return and patronize them. The actual service was acceptable as it was a no host bar and beverage service.

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