#07 Island Culture - History of the Loco Moco - Kalani Packaging (2024)

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What is the history of the Loco Moco dish? ›

The Loco Moco is considered one of the most popular dishes in Hawaii and is even served in several Hawaiian restaurants on the mainland. This dish has many variations, but the original Loco Moco was reportedly created at a restaurant in the town of Hilo, on the island of Hawaii in 1949.

loco meaning crazy, and moco meaning buger. Yup, that's right....Hawaii serves up one mean dish of crazy burgers. Don't believe me? Check it out here on our menu.

The original Loco Moco originated more than 70 years ago, in 1949, at a diner called the Lincoln Grill Restaurant in Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island).

There are many people who claim to have invented Loco Moco, but it is generally agreed that around 1949, either the Cafe 100 or the Lincoln Grill (both in Hilo, Hawaii) originated the first dish of Loco Moco.

Loco moco is an iconic Hawaiian comfort food that has been widely adopted all over the world. The simple yet satisfying dish consists of white rice topped with a sunny-side up egg, a hamburger patty, and gravy, and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Hawaiian comfort food with a hamburger patty on a bed of rice, slathered with bacon and onion gravy, and of course, topped with an egg.

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The teenagers named the dish Loco Moco after one of their members, George Okimoto, whose nickname was "Crazy” because of his crazy antics. George Takahashi, who was studying Spanish at Hilo High School, suggested using Loco, which is Spanish for crazy. They tacked on "moco" which "rhymed with loco and sounded good".

Do Hawaiians eat loco moco for breakfast? ›

If you've never had one before, a Loco Moco is a traditional Hawaiian breakfast that is also really popular in southern California. My husband says it's the perfect post-surfing breakfast, but I'll have to take his word for that (I may have an intense fear of being near things that live in the ocean).

Coco Moco jelly juice is a refreshing drink offered by Hayati Group. Made with real fruit juice and chewy jelly pieces, this drink is the perfect thirst quencher on only for a hot summer day. The jelly pieces add a fun texture to the drink and come in a variety of flavors including peach, lychee, and mango.

Traditionally its in the form of a patty, but there have been Burger Patties, Pocho Patties, Chicken Patties, Ham Patties, Turkey Patties, Ahi Patties, Shrimp Patties, and Salmon Patties.

Conclusion on eating Loco Moco

This classic dish combines the richness of a juicy hamburger patty, the lusciousness of a fried egg, the savory goodness of brown gravy, and the satisfying comfort of rice.

This local dish dates back to the late 19th century when workers from across Europe and Asia came to Hawaii to farm sugar and fruit. The plantations of the islands were filled with laborers from Portugal, Philippines, Japan, and China who worked hard every day and had to eat consistent but inexpensive lunches.