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Located in Kalihi at 1933 Republican St., 'Ōlena offers "Grab-n-Go Gourmet" meals. Open Monday through Saturday, 10am-3pm.

Located in the heart of Kaka'ako in the UH Medical School, 'Olena is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! Run by Chef Ron Simon (formerly of The Lodge at Ko'ele and The Pacific Club) and his wife Rose, they are also joined by Chef Susan Yuen (formerly from Palomino and Kincaid's). The cafe features innovative and fresh delights daily including salads, soups, sandwiches, empanadas and other items that are easy to pick up and go! The cafe also features ILLY Coffee, some of the best coffee you'll ever savor! 651 Ilalo Street

11/04/2026

Aloha Wednesday preview. This is one of your favorites. RACK Of PORk. Succulent and fine dining experience in a casual setting. Join is and take extras home. It sells out pretty quickly. You"ll know why once you taste it. 🧑🏼‍🍳😋🤙

11/03/2026

Aloha Tuesday! 🇺🇸 Vote, slurp & spend a little aloha time together! 🤙

No school or taking the day off? Bring the ʻohana and friends to ʻŌlenaHi—Chef handles lunch, and you enjoy the company!

✨ Making its Election Day debut: Chef’s Organic Chicken & Sautéed Spinach Linguine with creamy, made-from-scratch Alfredo sauce. Served with made-to-order garlic butter bread and Big Island greens with our housemade turmeric-citrus dressing. Comfort in every delicious bite! 💛

Pair it with a refreshing Calamansi-Pineapple drink, and save room for fresh-baked Banana Poi and fudgy brownie bites. 🍍🍫

Looking for quality, value AND convenience? We’ve got your lunch stop covered!

🚗 FREE 2-hour validated parking in the Regal Dole Cannery covered garage—enter from Pacific Street.
❄️ Relax in our air-conditioned food court.
📍 Conveniently located between the airport and Ala Moana/Waikīkī.

Fine-dining care, casual comfort, and plenty of aloha. Grab extra for dinner and give yourself the evening off, too!

Come hungry. Leave happy. Eat Better. Feel Better. 🌺

11/03/2026

Surprise! 🇺🇸 A new flavor joins the ʻŌlenaHi ʻohana this Election Day! Chef’s Organic Chicken & Spinach Linguine with made-from-scratch Alfredo sauce—lots of butter, lots of garlic, and plenty of aloha! 🤙🍝

Served with garlic bread to soak up all that creamy goodness. Comfort food for our cooler weather! 🧄🥖

Cast your vote, then grab your fork—or fuel up before you vote! With many families enjoying a day off from school or work, bring your ʻohana and friends to slurp, smile, and be merry. Between Halloween treats and Thanksgiving feasts, there’s always room for a little pasta happiness with friends and family. 🧡

Grab extra for dinner or tomorrow’s lunch and keep the comfort going. 🍝✨

Come relax with us at Dole Cannery! Enjoy free 2-hour validated parking at the Regal Dole parking garage, with entry on Pacific Street. Make a day of it—shop nearby at Costco, Home Depot, or Lowe’s, or catch a movie! 🎬🛍️

📍 ʻŌlenaHi • Dole Cannery Food Court
🕚 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
📞 808-745-7777

Eat Better. Feel Better. 💛

11/02/2026

Aloha Monday- meat full or meatless- we have a variety of chef's fusion creations. You'll love every bite. See you soon. Great for lunch or leftovers for your day off to vote tomorrow. 🧑🏼‍🍳🤙🇺🇸

11/02/2026

Aloha Monday Preview! 🇺🇸. It’s time to vote and enjoy Chef’s American favorites—with a little island aloha!

Dig into Chef’s tender, succulent, fall-off-the-bone lilikoi BBQ ribs with fresh pineapple coleslaw and a side of potato mac salad. Pair it with our refreshing calamansi-pineapple drink! 🍖🍍

Save room for dark chocolate banana poi and fudgy brownie bites, too! 🍫 Made fresh with pure ingredients—you can taste the pride in every bite!

🦃 Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Chef stays up through Thanksgiving Eve, making everything from scratch so your feast is hot and ready on Thanksgiving Day.

No reheating, cooking, kitchen cleanup, or stressing. Just precious time with friends and loved ones, creating priceless memories. We’ll take care of the cooking—you enjoy the company and priceless memories. 🧑🏼‍🍳❤️🇺🇸

10/31/2026

Aloha Halloween Saturday! Chef has hot made to order lunches AND all the fresh baked treats made in small batches without corn syrup and without the guilt. It's all pure ingredients you can read from fresh eggs, bananas, poi, butter, and pure vanilla extract. Gotta try chef's limited dark chocolate cocoa from France he blends with poi and banana. Come early or preorder the ganache s'mores before it's gone. 🎃🧑🏼‍🍳🤙

10/31/2026

Aloha Halloween Day- Grab lunch and celebrate Halloween with Chef's Loco Moco with RED w**e sauce and 8 oz juicy grass fed burger. Bloody delicious! 🧛‍♂️🧑🏼‍🍳

10/30/2026

Aloha Friday! 🎃🤙 October 30 is Halloween Eve, and we’re celebrating island style at ʻŌlenaHi!

Treat yourself to chef’s fresh, wild-caught ahi, then satisfy your sweet tooth with our chocolate chip s’mores cookies—featuring a generous layer of rich, silky chocolate ganache and crowned with a toasted marshmallow! 🍫🔥

A trick-or-treat special, chef style—a handcrafted creation you won’t find in any store. Unique, special, and made with aloha just for you.

No tricks, just delicious treats! Grab extras and share the aloha. 🧑🏼‍🍳❤️

10/29/2026

Aloha Thursday! 🌧️ Something crunchy, creamy, hand rolled and familiar—and full of soul. ❤️

Chef’s brisket & organic mushroom croquettes tuck creamy mashed potatoes, tender brisket, and bits of organic mushrooms inside a golden, crispy crust. Comfort in every bite!

Enjoy with a side salad or fries and a dip of homemade Lilikoi barbecue sauce—or pair with Chef’s red w**e beef stew for an extra comforting dunk. 🧑🏼‍🍳

Perk up your spirit, tummy, and taste buds, and crunch those cloudy days away! ☀️

Get 3 croquettes and save $4 ($6.95 each instead of $7.95 each) Share the comfort, share the crunch, share a little hug from Chef. 🤙❤️

10/28/2026

Aloha Wednesday! 🌺 Quiet before the storm? Chef Ron is prepared!

We have your comfort food favorites, including ribeye katsu and chicken udon jook, to keep you warm, nourished, and anchored through any weather. 💛

Grab a few extras for later to save time, money, and energy.

🚗 Grubhub: 11 AM–2 PM
🚙 Kitchen delivery: 4–5 PM within a 3-mile radius of our kitchen
📞 808.745.7777

Stay safe, and call us with any questions or if you need help getting your meal. We’re here to keep you nourished body, mind, and soul.
🧑🏼‍🍳🙏❤️

Address

1933 Republican Street
Honolulu, HI
96819

Telephone

+18087457777

Website

http://www.olena.chefronsimon.com/

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