We asked, you answered: The 12 best places to get a loco moco in Hawaii

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The loco moco is among the most iconic consolation meals in Hawaii.

A loco moco in its purest type consists of white rice topped with a hamburger, a fried egg, and brown gravy. Nonetheless, the standard dish has spawned many variations since.

The least-disputed story of the creation of the loco moco follows a gaggle of Hilo youngsters, who referred to as themselves the ‘Lincoln Wreckers’ in the course of the late Forties, on the lookout for an inexpensive and filling lunch.

The Wrecker boys requested the proprietor of certainly one of their hangouts, the long-gone however by no means forgotten Lincoln Grill, to place steamed rice right into a saimin bowl, prime it with a hamburger patty, and tons of brown gravy.

A budget and filling dish shortly turned a hometown hit, with different Hilo eateries later including the signature fried egg to the already deliciously caloric listing of elements.

So, we requested our viewers on Instagram, Twitter, and Fb the place to get the BEST loco moco in Hawaii, and the foodies didn’t disappoint.

• Cafe 100 in Hilo, Hawaii Island. Cafe 100 is named the “residence of the loco moco,” as they provide 30 completely different forms of loco moco. Some name it “loco moco heaven.”
• Liliha Bakery in Liliha, Kalihi, Ala Moana, Waikiki, and Pearl Metropolis on Oahu. Whereas many know Liliha Bakery for its iconic coco puff pastries, it’s equally well-known for its savory native dishes. Professional-tip from our viewers, substitute kimchi fried rice for white in your loco moco; you gained’t remorse it.
• Zippys on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii Island. Zippy’s has a killer loco moco, however if you wish to strive the proper marriage of Zippy’s chili and loco moco, try their chili moco.
• Rainbow Drive-in Pearlridge, Ewa Seaside, Kalihi, and Kapahulu on Oahu. All plate lunches include two complimentary scoops of white rice, and one scoop of macaroni salad.
• L&L is everywhere in the state, with a number of places on Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and the continental United States ( heads up for all our mainland readers). L&L is essentially the most extensively accessible loco moco institution.
• Koji’s Bento Korner in Hilo, Hawaii Island. This basic native eatery has its particular version loco moco referred to as the “Koji Loco,” which consists of two homestyle patties with teri sauce and gravy, two Portuguese sausages, one egg, salad, and ‘kim chee.’
• YogurStory is positioned within the Ala Moana space of Oahu. Yogur story has grown widespread, particularly amongst brunch crowds and loco moco fanatics. They provide three forms of loco moco.
• Moke’s Bread and Breakfast, in Kaimuki and Kailua on Oahu. At Moke’s, they’ve a model of the loco moco referred to as the “Loco Moke,” which is the native favourite kicked up a notch with house-cut rib-eye as a substitute of a hamburger patty.
• Ken’s Home of Pancakes in Hilo, Hawaii Island. When you arrive at Ken’s Home of Pancakes further hungry, try the “sumo loco” which consists of two half-pound hamburger patties, six scoops of rice, three slices of spam, three eggs any type, smothered in brown gravy.
• Hawaiian Fashion Cafe in Waimea and Hilo, Hawaii Island. Hawaiian Fashion Cafe has a signature dish referred to as the Hawaiian Fashion Loco Moco which is the common dish however options two hamburger patties and grilled onions.
• Guieb Cafe in Wahiawa, Kalihi and Waimalu on Oahu. Recognized for his or her prime rib, they make a really particular prime rib moco.
• Papa Ole’s in Hau’ula, Hawaii Island. Positioned inside an unsuspecting strip mall alongside the freeway, loco moco followers extremely really helpful Papa Ole’s.
• Selfmade. Imagine it or not, a big portion of our viewers wrote in to tell us that the most effective place to get a loco moco is residence! It’s that easy of a recipe! When you’re feeling further adventurous within the kitchen, try Sam Choy’s recipe for loco moco benedict.

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