![]() Rainbow Drive-In (Oahu) - This is where you go for loco moco classic! Open since 1961 and still family run.This is a one stop shop if you want to try a bunch of other local dishes like saimin and teri burgers. Zippy's (Oahu, Maui, Big Island) - Always can count on Zippy's to have solid versions of all our local favorites.Cafe 100 (Big Island) - Claim to fame as the one of the original inventors of Loco Moco! In addition to original loco moco, they have a bunch of variations on the dish like loco moco with Portuguese sausage (first photo at top of the post), ahi or mahi, and even chili loco moco.Every diner, every plate lunch place, everyone has loco moco. You can find Loco Moco everywhere in Hawaii, no joke. Loco Moco at Diamond Head Grill (Oahu) Where to get Loco Moco! I like something in the middle, a beef gravy with onions and a bit soy sauce (because that's how you do it local style). Some people like it thick and rich, other people like it thinner. I like beef, panko, onions, soy sauce, and an egg (to bind everything together). Good ground beef, don't mess around with it too much. ![]() ![]() I grew up thinking that ALL rice sticks (and it's still weird to me that non-sticky rice is a thing). I witnessed this firsthand at our college dining hall! Can you believe the shock haha. What we call "rice" in Hawaii is called "sticky rice" on the mainland. In college I learned that on the mainland, when people say "rice," they're referring to rice that doesn't stick together (eg. Sidenote: I was born/raised in Hawaii and moved to NYC for college/work. The rice should be Japanese short grain rice. And then go experiment with all the fancy ones! Loco Moco at Moke's Bread & Breakfast (Oahu) Four Main Partsīecause there are only four parts to a Loco Moco, each part should be thoughtfully considered: Loco Moco with kalua pig, luau stew, and sweet potato at Travaasa Hana (Maui) Rice If you haven't tired Loco Moco before, make sure you try a simple version first. There are a million ways to gussy up the dish. Others with super fancy rice and rare mushrooms. ![]() I've seen Loco Moco topped with truffled gravy and truffles shaved all over. But! Like all popular Hawaii foods (think malasadas and saimin), many restaurants make fancy/premium versions. Loco Moco is comfort food, it's diner food, it's food you make at home. Loco Moco at Four Seasons Hualalai (Big Island) Variations on Loco Moco No need to put the word Hawaiian in front of it because this is not a Hawaiian dish, it is a local dish. Note from a local: Sometimes visitors call this dish Hawaiian Loco Moco. They joked that the first boy who tried it was completely, "loco" (Hawaiian pidgen slang for "bonkers/nuts"). ![]() The owner brainstormed this fun, filling creation that layered everything the teenagers loved. We'll never know the actual truth!īut both restaurants are located in Hilo, so we can be sure it was invented in Hilo.Ī group of teenagers came to the restaurant and wanted to eat something that was different from their usual order. Some say it was invented at Lincoln Grill. Loco Moco was invented in 1949 in Hilo (on the Big Island). It makes for a hearty meal ^_^Įat it with a fork, spoon or chopsticks.I've seen it all ways. It features rice topped with a hamburger patty, lots of gravy, and a fried sunny-side up egg. Here's the recipe and a bonus section on the best Loco Moco in Hawaii! Loco Moco, ready to eat! It's easy to make at home and onolicious. It's made of rice, burger patty, gravy, and fried eggs. ![]()
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