Authentic Traditional HAWAIIAN Food!

I was in Hawaii and these are some of the BEST Hawaiian foods I've ever had! Thank you so much Helena's for serving some of the BEST Kalua Pig, Laulau, Luau Squid, Short Ribs Pipikaulua Style, Poi and Butterfish Ever!
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[@ddrz09]

You're in the Hood, Kalihi stand up. Best Hawaiian Food right here in the heart of working class Honolulu. Much respect Mike.

[@maxfit68906]

p@tr0ck Yup! The Old Helena's used to be across Farrington High School my Alma Mater! After all these years the food STILL taste Ono!

[@mugdays]

Damn, I haven't been there since hanabata days!

[@Str8Outta808]

lol Kalihi represent here as well. Love Helena's, haven't been there in months though >.

[@keishaparker1435]

p@tr0ck KTOWN born and raised chee

[@PuertoRicanCoquiLHCD]

The hood? Lmao boii if you don't get

[@Artari]

Mike , aloha great review...just so you know that is not Himalayan salt, it is Hawaiian salt with Alae, it is a clay that turns the sea salt red. Hope you check out more of our local restaurants there in Hawaii...your too cute the way you was eating into the Kalua pig and Laulau, you made my mouth water. The chili water is from Hawaiian chili's , it is mixed with vinegar and I would mix with shoyu. It is best to eat the Chicken long rice with some of that chili water and rice. For the squid luau, eat with rice or mix everything up....soooooo ono ( yummy )

[@annainspain5176]

Mike's face when he first tastes the poi...priceless! Re: giving Mike a TV show...maybe, but they'd want him to do what they want...this is better because he's got total control of where and what. Hope you had a great time in the islands, Mike--good to see you look so relaxed!

[@Stephanie_Vincent]

@Foodnetwork @cookingchannel @travelchannel someone give this man a food travel show already!!! :)

[@PizzaCome]

then keep on coming to this channel :3

[@Stephanie_Vincent]

of course!

[@surrealchemist]

He certainly has a ton of people already. I hadn't realized how popular this channel was. I think if he did some food palate training to pick out flavors and be more descriptive on some of the stuff it would be even more brilliant, but the food content is always interesting and he does good research.

[@joncaju]

That was my thought exactly when I first came across this channel. He should be on TV!

[@Roxyluv23]

Stephanie Vincent I am so down to petition & send out emails cause I would sooo watch it 🤔😊😊

[@bluefish537]

You know the food is good when Mike closes his eyes and sits back in his seat. every time.

[@FirstLast-lk3dq]

Then he drops his fork while he leans back

[@kalilove8153]

I hope you have more videos of your food adventures in Hawaii! Another good video to add to the books, Mike!

[@BraddahBruce]

Himalayan salt? No, its Hawaiian rock salt with alaea which is sea salt mixed with iron oxide rich volcanic clay. That's what makes it the reddish color.

[@Hunter-mp6dh]

I CANT WATCH THIS IT ACTUALLY HURTS IT LOOKS SO GOOD PLEASE MIKE I BEG YOU STOP 😂

[@BabyMammothGoBoom]

your food reviews make me so happy :) you're so positive, and even dishes you don't like you don't badmouth, and i appreciate that so much; it tells me you have respect for the food, what went in to making it, and the people who do like it

[@needmytimmies]

Fantastic work. Love the reactions, detailed descriptions and great narrative. Keep it up! Looking forward to more videos from you. Very easy to watch 👍

[@Speeeedy]

I love your channel Mike! Been a follower for a really long time now! Your enthusiasm makes me really hungry! Keep up the good work

[@SimplyJulieC]

it's 5am and i've watched like 20 of your videos LOL i just found your channel today as well so i have a lot more binge watching to go!!

[@iLoV3HeLLoKiTtY]

Omg finally I've been waiting for this. I hope you enjoyed it💕

[@lychee57]

Love all your videos. While I have never tried the food, your descriptions make me feel like I just enjoyed the meal with you.

[@Hermyoni33]

You make me miss living in Hawaii so bad. Kahlua Pork is so damn good that even Pizza joints put it on their pizza instead of just basic boring ham. I definitely need to take a trip back in the near future. It's been way too long (13 years now).

[@manutail]

thanks for the video. it's so nice to see someone come eat our local food and get why we love it so much!! hope you come back.

[@Alohaonalani]

This is DA BEST Hawaiian food! So glad you went to Helena's and enjoyed our favorite dishes too! Mahalo nui braddah and many blessings!

[@ropro9817]

Gawd damn, I love your life! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through your videos! :D

[@MsCherade9]

ro pro That's exactly what I'm doing!

[@Marcus-hw8tc]

Yaaaassssss!

[@mmw3854]

Man! I love watching all your shows. Very entertaining and ALL REAL. Your shoes are addicting. You are the bomb! Thanks Mike for all you do.

[@spanner7576]

mmw66 we don't actually see his shoes. so how are they addicting.

[@AzaleaChan13]

I am extremely happy you finally got to showcase Hawaiian food! I love you, Mike (and the videos you post always stimulate my appetite). It truly deserves the spotlight. You already posses a palette worthy of the foodie treasures Hawaii has to offer! Hope to visit that place soon. :)

[@colemeeker908]

Love your food reviews!!! You do such an excellent job of focusing on and talking about the food. Your passion really comes through :)

[@007nikster2]

What a pleasant episode!! I was born in Hawaii and lived there until I went off to college and man, its awesome to see you enjoy the wonderful food those islands have to offer!

[@frankrawr7747]

wow man I love your videos!! You look like you have so much fun and full of energy, and honesty! dude I could watch your videos all day! in fact, its what i been watching the past couple of days. :)

[@huevos808]

the more you mash the taro, the sweeter it becomes-somehow mashing it converts the starches into sugar

[@nakedlad55]

Thurman Sherman like a banana

[@FirstLast-lk3dq]

No wonder short people are sweeter than tall people Taste wise

[@elizabethb.8045]

Wow I'm so glad I saw your comment because I was confused as the last person I watched said it was sweet so that makes sense now. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@erinb4237]

Taro dumplings are amazing

[@abiographe6902]

I laughed so hard during this video lol I enjoyed it so much honestly I don't know how many times I stopped to like the vlog forgetting that I had already liked it!

[@crazyhayn]

Great video, Mikey. Thanks for spotlighting Hawaii foods.

[@hukeaz]

the leaves are my favorite part of laulau

[@3fammy]

i just love watching the you react about every single foods that you eat wkwkwk really emotional 😂😂

[@D3DNS1D3]

i'm so jealous of your travelling and eating adventures! thanks for your videos!

[@despaahana]

yes!!!!!! Hawaii has The Best food! I knew you'd love it Mike!

[@botticellib]

"shooting star" "feel like crying" .....hahaha love it!!!

[@GreyDuck54]

the people there are awesome too. very nice and friendly. had to wait an hour for seating but well worth it.

[@cheezpuffg0rawr]

Simon and Martina went here! I enjoy watching your visit because you're more descriptive of the dishes :)

[@hawaiiguy1]

cheezpuffg0rawr Simon loved that squid luau dish!!!

[@hawaiiguy1]

cheezpuffg0rawr Simon loved that squid luau dish!!!

[@Chewedbacca]

Favorite show to get hungry to :D

[@RockMitchell]

I love how you do this stuff it's just amazing

[@1987MartinT]

The thing about poi is that although it isn't spectacular by itself it enhances the flavor of everything else.

[@beehivehurricaine]

You know it's good when he takes a quick smell and starts desperately stabbing at the pork to get as much on the fork as he can

[@mattnobrega6621]

Thanks Mike chen. Love the Hawaiian food. I have not tried a lot of it. I wanted to try the poi. Mahalo for the review.

[@ArcadiaLynn]

Thanks this is really helpful since I'm planning my first trip to Hawaii and want to eat at good places!

[@Phil132]

Helena's short ribs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhh, this vlog is bringing back such great memories. Thanks Mikey. :)

[@JunandKeshia]

Aloha! Enjoy your stay in Hawaii! Love their pipikaula!

[@broad100]

Loved the video. I love Hawaiian food. Thank you.

[@maritesmacasadia118]

Definitely one of my favorite places to eat in Oahu . I always recommend to get there as soon as it opens to get parking and to avoid the long lines .

[@mrstimelord937]

I love love LOVE the spam musubi there on Oahu. I miss Hawaii, I wanna go back! 😣

[@M15011123]

Hurricanes in Yucatan MX recently influenced native cuisine to consume more tasteless root into meals. We share pibil with Hawaii’s kahlua food. Good stuff!

[@user-kk3dq3xw9g]

My wife and I are taking a trip to Hawaii next month and will definitely try this place. Thank you for the reveiw!!!!

[@KarlHao]

Poi actually starts to get sweet right before it turns. It's my favorite point to eat it. So tasty.

[@KenyaNushen]

I have found a new hobby! thoroughly enjoying watching you eat!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@annah.182]

I think he has the best expression when it comes to tasting food...and I love it!!!😄😄👍👍

[@beaumontmuni]

LOL :D .... man ... I love it when you talk to food (butter fish) ... nice vid .

[@_cpt_oblivious_36_67]

just can not get enough of this.... and that Trifecta of Hawaiian Foods, with his reactions.... im gonna start saving now JUST to take a trip for those 3 dishes.

[@Jux2p0ze]

Love that place. It was the most unique and memorable meal I had in Hawaii.

[@lelam202]

Seems like that underground cooked pig was worth waiting for Mikey 😁 Looks soooo goooood😋😋😋

[@imuawarriors]

lau lau is my all-time favorite hawaiian food.... squid luau is a close second.... japanese preparation of butterfish uses white miso.... loved your 'replay'! I'm hungry now.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

Mike should of Tried the Pakalolo !!!🌴🌺

[@2celestialchix]

My 2nd cousin in the woods of WV used to have a big pig roast once a year too! He didn't have tea leaves but he dug a hole to cook on and covered thw pig with leaves and wood and stuff and cooked it all day. Succulent! Glad you had such a great experience 😊

[@NotificationalAlert]

Helena's is the best! I love their haupia as well!

[@lorinaks112]

You need to eat the poi mixed with the lomi salmon and tomatoes!! So good!!

[@karah2571]

that looks so delicious!!! i want to be there eating that now

[@tataperez7687]

Im so glad u went Hawaii and try out my culture food i love poi, kalua pig, also lau lau, spam musubi,lomi lomi salmon,chicken long rice,hawaiian shave ice, haupia,malasada,li hing mui candy good too I hope u try all my culture food i hope u like it or love it😁

[@jackiemccoy6282]

Super cute!!!! Love how you keep trying the poi/)

[@kofukuebisu7568]

Hey Mike, do you think you can teach us how to make soup dumplings? c:

[@annecorey607]

Beautiful place very clean friendly place fresh food and lots of nice food thank you for sharing your beautiful healthy foods

[@mirakihana6455]

Holy crap this is the best episode I've ever seen! This food look so gooood! Maybe it's because I'm half Samoan but damn I need to eat all of that

[@NICOLE-sb5so]

Mike...the 'butter fish'.....looks like heaven to eat.......now iam hungry again!

[@acleus]

you gotta get some spam musubi too. That's some real Hawaiian food for ya.

[@dracomalfoy5743]

Dork

[@woohooo7634]

no, thats local food. not hawaiian

[@annasahlstrom6109]

I've been to Hawaii with my family seven times and I want to go back so badly. Heaven looks like Hawaii. We went to Kaui four times, twice to the Big Island (my favorite), and once to Maui.

[@peter7811]

Aloha ! Yes mister, you´re doing absolutely right !! To see you eat makes me happy.

[@pnoyride]

cool video mike! hey ..mike try the Filipino food since ur already there..a lot of Filipino food out there..

[@vjyoukai]

Awesome Review. I'm Kinda Late Watching This, But I love Your Reviews. I Love Helena's! As For the Poi. I put Lomi-Lomi Salmon Everytime I Go there. And For the Squid Luau, If Helena's Have Opihi There, I Added In the Squid Luau. So Ono! WINNAHS!!!!

[@SloppySlimyEggs]

I love the way you describe food

[@johnlqwong]

Mike, if you're still on the island, hit up side street inn and ono seafood. My must haves every time I'm in Waikiki.

[@ZhiyiXUAlicia]

We watched it right before we leave for Hawaii and we just ate here today!

[@monarch9365]

I am hungry again and it's 5:30 am in California... Thanks to you mike...

[@jdespinosa3730]

Kalua pork is love at the first bite!!

[@flacodraco6742]

I've been watching you for awhile now and only now found this 😂 glad you liked the food 🤙 goes best with aloha shoyu

[@waytoocoolforme]

Went to Helena's a few weeks ago when I was in Hawaii and it was definitely our highlight of the trip. The fish was a bit too salty and fishy for me (but we didn't order much of other stuff to balance off the salt). The chicken long rice WAS DELICIOUS. It's like the best thing you can have when you're eating all the fatty stuff. But yeah, the ribs was really good...definitely the top items in Helena's. (we ordered extra ribs and long rice)

[@Marcus-hw8tc]

Mike what's up 😁 😎 so awesome to see you and share your food journeys 👍😎

[@dodgers8187]

Love your style always keeps it 💯 honest reviews good or bad 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Renegade0056]

You should try Thelma's in Waipahu. If you're a pork lover, the Thelma's Special will take your breath away. If you're in Kaimuki then I would recommend Asuka Nabe, the Asuka broth is amazing. If you're in Kalihi, you should try Island Style BBQ which give huge amounts of incredible food and their gravy is very *unique*, creamy, and savory. Also in Kalihi is Alicia's Market; which have one of the best roast pork plates I have ever tried. And Mitsu-Ken whose Garlic chicken won Best Of Oahu several years in a row. If you travel to the North Shore side then try the famous Shrimp shacks that Adam Richman also visited. If you're in Kaneohe side of the Island, then try Haleiwa Joe's, their Prime Rib is enormous. Best tip for the best eats in Hawai'i, *Go Where The Locals Go*

[@bradleyduran6429]

Renegade0056 I mean Thelma’s is Filipino food

[@thaliaisomura3007]

And if you go Waianae, try Hanara's 😅

[@JeSuisBacon]

I am envious of your enthusiasm.

[@laleypops]

Poi with lomi, and a little poké on the side! 😍

[@strawmanfallacy8341]

Laley Pops whatta ya call a Jamaican man who is eating a Hawaiian raw tuna salad.... POKÉ MON!

[@kylieeats1639]

That short rib looks so good!!!!!!!

[@kagome2420]

"The pork melt because it's cooked in heaven" 😂😂😂😂

[@FoxWolfnCub]

Glad you loved it here in Hawaii. Usually I take out of town guests to Helena's. The Chinese folk usually love it... heh. Hope you got to try some opihi and haupia too. Keep up the great work!

[@victorguidi8830]

thats awesome dude, come try some food in brasil too !!!

[@DarkRainb0wKnight]

WHAT ABOUT MALASADAS? They're great, ask Hau.

[@juangabrielgramonte1111]

who else thinks that mike should be in the food network

[@johmayo7042]

No they would corrupt him!

[@juangabrielgramonte1111]

@@johmayo7042 I apologise to myself from 4 years ago

[@johmayo7042]

@@juangabrielgramonte1111 lol I apologize to today you for responding to you 4 yrs ago!

[@homareuchimaki4577]

Woohoo!!! HAWAII!! Home!!

[@victoriashaw21]

I love his reactions!

[@Higuy50]

I'm glad you had a chance to get to an authentic Hawaiian food restaurant here.

[@Jerdanchan]

wow i've never been this early before😮 😮

[@Dark-Blue-Diamond]

Thankyou for the great review

[@bettychen7693]

Mike you should try their lomi lomi salmon it part of the Hawaiian food thing. and haupia .

[@froggo7264]

I'm happy I live in Hawaii

[@mycrazylifeinhawaii5025]

Let's Start Gamming ..ME too...!!! ..lol...

[@matthewching500]

Me too

[@mtwhrj]

Indonesia do have the same cook method, very popular in papua island. its called "bakar batu" means "burned stone".

[@Spadesz93]

I really wish I could visit Hawaii. But since we can’t I’ll rely on Mikey and Mark’s travel videos

[@mallie35]

Helena's is awesome, great food, great service, great prices but it really adds up $$. You are so right about the parking or lack of and it wasn't that easy to find, we drove right past it lol. Might have to go to Helena's again, going back to Honolulu this weekend :)

[@swampyj8876]

Man I miss Hawaii, the food was soooooooooo good

[@noe3201]

Yup!! Helena's is THEE BEST spot for Hawaiian food in Kalihi!