‘Ōlena by Chef Ron Simon

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.

Just vacationed again in Hawaii and wanted to post an update. 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.