What an awesome, sweet little spot! The owner Rose does everything with loving care. The banana poi bread and all the drinks are so ono. Can't wait to try more.
Chris Barth
We had the fish and chips and the brisket. The brisket was absolutely amazing. The flavors were complex in the meat was very tender. The fish and chips were delicious. There was nothing left on our plate afterwards.We enjoyed the pineapple tea and that was very refreshing as well. We finished it off with a delicious, soft peanut butter cookie. This may look like a cafeteria, but this food is high-end restaurant quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish N’ Chips, Brisket Bowl, BBQ Brisket Bowl, Beef Brisket, Brisket, Truffle Fries, Fish & Chips
Caroline M
WOW by far the best food we had in Hawaii, so much so we had to order 2nd rounds!The brisket was out of this world. The pork belly is perfectly crisped and flavorful. The bread on the sandwhich was perfect - soft, but crispy on the outside. The lemonade was wonderfully refreshing— tart and not too sweet with small pieces of pineapple. Topped it all off with banana nut bread!!Must have!! The cherry on top was the very friendly, kind, helpful service :)
This is the BEST brisket bbq and beef stew on the island. Banh mi was also phenomenal. Every single drink we had was not only beautiful but also so delicious and fresh! The owner, Rose, is such a gem. Indulged us with so many samples— I loved everything she let us try! We’ll be back very soon?
Tucked away in an inauspicious food court, OlenaHi is worth the Uber trip. The food, which blurs the lines between various Asian cuisines, is masterfully prepared with so much care and thought. The pork belly Adobo Ban Mi brought back memories of my Lola’s traditional adobo but with a fresh, elevated presentation. The hostess / co-owner sat and talked story with us, making us feel like long time patrons, despite this being our first time here. It definitely won’t be our last. Can’t recommend it more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Truffle Fries
Kelly Silva
Delicious, refreshing, and full of aloha.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aunty Kate
What a gem! I went to the Dole Cannery to go to a business in the office building. Since I had never been there before, I was early and stopped in the food court to bide time until my appointment. I checked out Olena and therein I found gluten-free Almond Tarts on the counter, so I tried one…excellent! It was so good, I went back and ordered the Lemongrass Chicken Bowl with Olena Rice…DELICIOUS! Olena is definitely NOT your typical food court restaurant. The food is not only good, it’s healthy. If you go to the cannery, you shouldn’t eat anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deena Holt
AMAZING!!! I am so happy I have found this place!! The food is fresh, high-quality, delicious , flavourful and I can’t get enough of it!! I’m in love with the lemon grass bowl and olena rice! Yesterday I had the Ahi plate… It was delicious and I’ve been craving it again already!! The fresh drinks are also delicious! Not only is the food amazing …the people here have heart, compassion and a great depth of caring to which they extend to their clientele! No doubt about it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you have not eaten here yet. What are you waiting for? High-quality ingredients put together and served to you by caring hearted people makes your body feel great! Mahalo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Budd
Had the Royal Filipino Lemonade with Pineapple and Calamansi infused butterfly pea. Flavorful and refreshing without being overly sweet.I got the Mahi Mahi fried fish and chips. Wow didn't even need the Tartar sauce to consume.Fiancé had the adobe pork bowl with Olen'a rice. Pork belly was juicy and tender and the red onions paired nicely with their vinegar. Olen'a rice was amazing ?. Chef did an amazing job in this side as well. Hints of Tumeric in color as well as flavor was present but not strong. The Coconut milk helped with that but cinnamon helped combine the flavors into a distinct taste. Mahalo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Adobo Pork Belly
Wow I was not expecting such fabulous food at the dinky Dole Cannery. The pork bahn mi sandwich I had here was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had, loaded with a delicious combination of fresh, crisp veggies. Today on my second visit there I also picked up some baked goods to bring home to the family, who loved everything. The owner Rose is warm and wonderful - I want to go back just to see her again because I know she’ll put me in a good mood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Chris Lewis
Came to Olena on a short day trip to Oahu – what a find! The food - Delicious. But the real star here is Rose, the owner. She has this amazing way of making everyone feel like family. It's not just a meal, it's like being invited into a warm, friendly home. You've got to try it for yourself. Trust me, you'll leave with a full belly and a big smile!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stew
Natalie Vaz
Couldn’t have been better! Extremely friendly staff and flavorful food. I got the pork belly adobo and banana bread. Both were to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Phoebe C.
This was our first stop when we arrived in Oahu and the food was amazing and the staffs were even more amazing. I ordered pork belly bowl with Olena rice. The pork belly was seasoned perfectly and so tender. The rice goes with it was just a perfect combination. The owner and even the other customers were super friendly. It was clear that this place is more than just a local restaurant! Definitely coming back again to try different dishes!
Asheville Bruce H.
#Grateful for Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon, thanks for being a part of my community. Having an owner in a restaurant makes a world of difference. Keep doing what you're doing, aloha I come by almost every Tuesday movie night the atmosphere and the food is outstanding you will not be disappointed I'm never leaving paradise and I will be back often
What an awesome, sweet little spot! The owner Rose does everything with loving care. The banana poi bread and all the drinks are so ono. Can't wait to try more.
We had the fish and chips and the brisket. The brisket was absolutely amazing. The flavors were complex in the meat was very tender. The fish and chips were delicious. There was nothing left on our plate afterwards.We enjoyed the pineapple tea and that was very refreshing as well. We finished it off with a delicious, soft peanut butter cookie. This may look like a cafeteria, but this food is high-end restaurant quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish N’ Chips, Brisket Bowl, BBQ Brisket Bowl, Beef Brisket, Brisket, Truffle Fries, Fish & Chips
WOW by far the best food we had in Hawaii, so much so we had to order 2nd rounds!The brisket was out of this world. The pork belly is perfectly crisped and flavorful. The bread on the sandwhich was perfect - soft, but crispy on the outside. The lemonade was wonderfully refreshing— tart and not too sweet with small pieces of pineapple. Topped it all off with banana nut bread!!Must have!! The cherry on top was the very friendly, kind, helpful service :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Poi Banana Bread, Sandwich, Beef Brisket Bahn MI, Brisket, Salad
Great foodGreat serviceGenuinely friendlyThe brisket Bahn Mi was so good we got a second one and another one to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brisket Bowl, Beef Brisket, Beef Brisket Bahn MI, Brisket
This is the BEST brisket bbq and beef stew on the island. Banh mi was also phenomenal. Every single drink we had was not only beautiful but also so delicious and fresh! The owner, Rose, is such a gem. Indulged us with so many samples— I loved everything she let us try! We’ll be back very soon?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ahi Sandwich, Brisket, Truffle Fries, Beef Stew, Burger
Tucked away in an inauspicious food court, OlenaHi is worth the Uber trip. The food, which blurs the lines between various Asian cuisines, is masterfully prepared with so much care and thought. The pork belly Adobo Ban Mi brought back memories of my Lola’s traditional adobo but with a fresh, elevated presentation. The hostess / co-owner sat and talked story with us, making us feel like long time patrons, despite this being our first time here. It definitely won’t be our last. Can’t recommend it more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Truffle Fries
Delicious, refreshing, and full of aloha.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem! I went to the Dole Cannery to go to a business in the office building. Since I had never been there before, I was early and stopped in the food court to bide time until my appointment. I checked out Olena and therein I found gluten-free Almond Tarts on the counter, so I tried one…excellent! It was so good, I went back and ordered the Lemongrass Chicken Bowl with Olena Rice…DELICIOUS! Olena is definitely NOT your typical food court restaurant. The food is not only good, it’s healthy. If you go to the cannery, you shouldn’t eat anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZING!!! I am so happy I have found this place!! The food is fresh, high-quality, delicious , flavourful and I can’t get enough of it!! I’m in love with the lemon grass bowl and olena rice! Yesterday I had the Ahi plate… It was delicious and I’ve been craving it again already!! The fresh drinks are also delicious! Not only is the food amazing …the people here have heart, compassion and a great depth of caring to which they extend to their clientele! No doubt about it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you have not eaten here yet. What are you waiting for? High-quality ingredients put together and served to you by caring hearted people makes your body feel great! Mahalo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the Royal Filipino Lemonade with Pineapple and Calamansi infused butterfly pea. Flavorful and refreshing without being overly sweet.I got the Mahi Mahi fried fish and chips. Wow didn't even need the Tartar sauce to consume.Fiancé had the adobe pork bowl with Olen'a rice. Pork belly was juicy and tender and the red onions paired nicely with their vinegar. Olen'a rice was amazing ?. Chef did an amazing job in this side as well. Hints of Tumeric in color as well as flavor was present but not strong. The Coconut milk helped with that but cinnamon helped combine the flavors into a distinct taste. Mahalo.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish & Chips, Adobo Pork Belly
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Wow I was not expecting such fabulous food at the dinky Dole Cannery. The pork bahn mi sandwich I had here was one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had, loaded with a delicious combination of fresh, crisp veggies. Today on my second visit there I also picked up some baked goods to bring home to the family, who loved everything. The owner Rose is warm and wonderful - I want to go back just to see her again because I know she’ll put me in a good mood!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich
Came to Olena on a short day trip to Oahu – what a find! The food - Delicious. But the real star here is Rose, the owner. She has this amazing way of making everyone feel like family. It's not just a meal, it's like being invited into a warm, friendly home. You've got to try it for yourself. Trust me, you'll leave with a full belly and a big smile!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Stew
Couldn’t have been better! Extremely friendly staff and flavorful food. I got the pork belly adobo and banana bread. Both were to die for!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was our first stop when we arrived in Oahu and the food was amazing and the staffs were even more amazing. I ordered pork belly bowl with Olena rice. The pork belly was seasoned perfectly and so tender. The rice goes with it was just a perfect combination. The owner and even the other customers were super friendly. It was clear that this place is more than just a local restaurant! Definitely coming back again to try different dishes!
#Grateful for Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon, thanks for being a part of my community. Having an owner in a restaurant makes a world of difference. Keep doing what you're doing, aloha I come by almost every Tuesday movie night the atmosphere and the food is outstanding you will not be disappointed I'm never leaving paradise and I will be back often