I come here for their steak when I need to fulfill my protein value for the day! It's affordable, it tastes amazing & is cooked to my liking. If you want a healthier option you can always ask for a steak salad instead of with rice. The staff are always so pleasant and get my order right 100% of the time. That's a ten thumbs up to me! I, also, make a pit stop here when I am craving some crispy, deep fried RANGOONS!!!! So good!!! It comes with their own sweet and sour dipping sauce. A must try. read more

We tried the loco moco dish today and it was so salty that we couldn't finish it--even half way. Please watch the seasoning levels as salt cannot be removed in a dish easily and it ruins the meal. Just read that other people have had this same issue and it will affect repeat business and we have told so many friends and family about this place and I don't want them all to blame me for talking this place up if the food is too salty, or too sweet. read more

Ordered the spicy shrimp. It was saltier than eating plain salt if that's even possible. Can't even describe what the taste was like. It was supposed to be like the garlic shrimp, only with spicy "something" added. The front house staff is nice/great, but man, the food was terrible. Won't be going back there, epecially after spending 40 bucks on 2 plates!!! read more

Requested the Mixed Plate for takeaway; this plate combo consists of Hamburger Steak, Teri Steak, and your choice from an option of beef stew, beef curry, or chili...I got the stew. The beef stew was old school nostalgia. Sweet with tender chunks of beef and a carrot, and a potato. Hamburger steak was good - teriyaki beef was alright. The mac salad was also traditional, local style - tho this isn't a good thing, it's jist mediocre. Service is fast...less than 10 minutes during off peak hours and there were a couple of customers in front of me. Open from 1000 till 200a ( to serve the after hours crowd ) daily, in the Kapahulu Shopping Center. The exception is Monday when they close at 900p. read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Mixed Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best deal here : Special garlic shrimp 9.99 $ Generous portion of garlic shrimp and the flavor is on point ! read more

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Tried Loco Moco Drive Inn and overall had a really good experience. Everyone in our group ordered the loco moco and it definitely lived up to the great reviews. The meat was juicy and not dry at all, and the gravy had really good flavor that tied everything together nicely. We also tried the short ribs, which were fairly good. They were a little fattier than expected, but still tender and tasty overall. The mac salad was probably the weakest part of the meal since it was a bit flavorless compared to everything else. Low key and fast service. read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ummmmmmmmmmm Garlic Shrimp plate! I kinda waited on trying - "Loco Moco Drive Inn" in the Kapahulu neighborhood, because I didn't want to deal with the crowds. After all the hype had died down, I figured it was a good time to give this joint a try. What can I say about Loco Moco Drive Inn? A great place to get your local style munchies, and as a big bonus, this joint stays open until 2:00 am! Can ya believe that??? Ever since Covid-19, I noticed a lot of businesses that used to stay open in the wee hours have drastically changed their business hours, so I must say it's refreshing to see a hard working business like Loco Moco Drive Inn serving the Hawaii community with long hours. BIG props to Loco Moco Drive Inn!!! The day I came here, I figured I'd give one of specials a try, so I ended up with the Garlic Shrimp plate. I got about 10 garlicky shrimp with two scoops white rice & a scoop of mac salad. All of this for just $9.99 with tax! What can I say about da grub? Skimpily OUTSTANDING! The portions were generous, and the garlic flavor of the shrimp was deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelicious! I only wish I told them to put a little of that garlic sauce on my rice too! Service here was fast & friendly. This is basically a "take-out" joint, as there is NO INDOOR seating. If you want to eat your food right away at the site, there is covered outdoor seating in front of the restaurant. As for me, I just did the grab & go. After eating that Garlic Shrimp plate, I'm still thinking about that plate & wanna go back and get another garlic shrimp plate! Lol! And ya know what??? Two days later I actually went back and got another Garlic Shrimp plate, but I got if for my dad, as I wanted him to try this fabulous dish. The nice lady also was kind & gave me a drink too. read more

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If I've been totally honest, this is just a place next to my house and it's fast and convenient. But everything was really salty other people in my group got the local Loco, and it was so salty that it was almost to the point of it being an edible but for everything being so salty the Maxl salad tasted like nothing. The mayo had no flavor onto the wings. The wings are actually pretty good if you took off all the seasoning because it's just too salty, but normally when you take a bite of salty food, you want that creamy Mac salad and a scoop of rice but honestly, it did not hit the standard a plate lunch, but it's edible and honestly, I enjoyed it a little bit, but it's just super super super salty read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Salt and pepper wings - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Its O'ahu time again, but its also Mediocre Mon My buddy and I dropped by Loco Moco to line our stomachs before a heavy night of drinking. They serve large portion plate lunches in a casual environment. I ordered the small loco moco, and my friend had the small chicken katsu. The food is hearty and inexpensive. We couldn't finish all our food. Regarding the ambiance, its casual here. You order at the counter, and they call your number when ready. You can eat at a few of the tables outside and covered, or you can do take out. The staff is friendly, but three customers received their orders before ours: I fukn hate when that happens. I deducted one star for them failing at one of my major pet peeves. Loco Moco is open til 2 am. I would prolly return if I was in the area, or if it was late night. But otherwise, I'd hit the closest Zippys for late night eats and better service. read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Snall loco moco ($11.95) very good - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

CODY visited the Kapahulu location CODY ordered mini loco moco CODY food was tasty CODY staff were friendly and speedy CODY outside dining area was well organized and cleaned CODY will return read more

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Our first stop in Hawaii to start our vacation and it hit the spot. Fortunately, we went with several people so I was able to try different entrées. So many options I didn't know where to start. The loco moco was perfect. Portion size for all the other plate, lunches were generous. On the chicken to the barbecue short ribs to the shrimp cravings, all satisfied. Order at the counter, wait for your number to be called and bring it to your table. They have about five or six tables outside so you can enjoy your meal. read more

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Based on all the rave reviews we decided to come here for their loco moco and grilled ahi lunch plate. The loco moco was a 3.5, nothing special about it. The grilled teriyaki ahi is a zero (0), it was tasteless and dry like a brick, I thought I was having jerky! Go somewhere else! read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Grilled teriyaki ahi -- dry like a jerky! - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Sooo much rice!!! We had the garlic/mochiko chicken, generous portion & perfect amount of rice. The cabbage kalua pork plate had way too much rice & not enough cabbage & kalua pork. Pretty deceiving when you first open the lid. An extra 2 more scoops of rice underneath. 4 stars for service & the garlic/mochiko chicken 2 stars for giving tooo much rice & not enough cabbage & kalua pork read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What an amazing find! Affordable, fresh, Hawaiian cuisine. Service was great, everything came out quickly and super hot and fresh. A perfect end to a long day of surfing in Waikiki! I will be dreaming of garlic shrimp and their Katsu for the rest of my life Thanks so much, LMDI! read more

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Loco Moco Drive Inn is located in the heart of Kapahulu, alongside other small eateries and just across the parking lot from Safeway. This takeout-focused spot serves local plate lunches and Chinese-style comfort foods, with a few outdoor tables available for those who want to dine on site. The newly renovated space is small but clean, and its convenient location and late hours make it a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Garlic Ahi Salad: The garlic ahi salad was fresh, flavorful, and well-seasoned, featuring a large, moist piece of ahi served over greens. The fish is cooked properly without being dry, and the portion size is generous. Mochiko Chicken Plate: The mochiko chicken plate had good flavor, crispy and generous portions. Definitely a satisfying local plate-lunch. read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Garlic Ahi Salad & Mochiko Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Family from Japan were visiting and they wanted to try local food. It was also my first time here. I didn't know that the dining area was outside in front. We dined there but the music outside was loud. The food was so affordable compared to other places nearby. We ordered two regular Lau Lau & Kalua Pork plates, mini Garlic Ahi, and regular Garlic Shrimp. We all enjoyed the food. It was the family's first time trying lau lau, kalua pork and garlic shrimp. The plates were full and very filling. I had the garlic ahi and it was so flavorful. We also ordered their drinks which were a good complement to our plate lunches. Service was friendly and quick as we were the only ones there that ordered. Several others followed and placed orders to-go. I'd definitely come back here. My regret was not taking photos of our food. read more

Decent plate lunch spot conveniently located near Waikīkī. For the affordable price, you get a really good amount of food, which makes it a solid option if you're in the area and looking for something filling. We ordered the garlic chicken and the loco moco. The loco moco was okay -- the patty could've been better in terms of flavor and texture. However, the garlic chicken definitely stood out. The breading was perfectly crunchy, and the sauce it was coated in was super tasty and packed with flavor. Overall, a good casual spot for a satisfying meal without breaking the bank. read more

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2nd visit. Better this time. Saturday dinner time. Take out. Note: Oahu's Best Coupons booklet. Normally at CVS near door. Look for 20% off ad. On regular price plate. Also, new Special Menu. See times Garlic shrimp plate $9.99, 10am-9pm Salt Pepper chix wings, $9.99. 9pm-3am Includes rice and macaroni salad Great deals. Ordered: Spicy Orange chicken, son's choice (Rice and tossed salad), a lot of chicken Garlic fish, basa, my choice, 3 pieces (Rice and tossed salad) Garlic shrimp Special menu, 9 pieces shrimp (Rice and macaroni salad) Generous portions, big scoops rice. Request tossed salad in separate container. Includes house dressing (creamy Italian) Free parking in shared lot with Safeway Kapahulu. Got a discount on the 2 regular priced plates. 20%. Look for their ad in Oahu's Best Coupons booklet, CVS., near door. Highly recommend. Busy place. read more

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Chop Steak: 9/10!! Tasty! Tender Thin beef! Sautéed veggies cooked right! Salt & Pepper Pork Chop: 9/10!! Salty w/ a kick, crispy on the outside, moist on the inside. Service is fast, staff is friendly, chefs are doing their job right! Even at 10pm they don't miss a beat. Def the spot to go. Phone order, pay at pick up. read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Chop Steak Wok Plate, Brown Rice, Macaroni Salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This really hit the spot! We were super hungry late at night and found this Loco Moco on our way back to the hotel. I know it is a chain, but our experience in this particular location was very good. I can tell you the food was fantastic, even after bringing it back to eat in a hotel room. And those fries were exactly what we needed to munch on while driving back. I don't know what they use to fry them, but man it gives it a great flavor and they're nice and crispy. Its a drive in, with very limited seating, so to-go may be your best option here. read more

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Fairly new Loco Moco Drive Inn located on Kapahuluu next door to Safeway. Today since i was shopping in Safeway I decided to grab lunch at Loco Moco. I looked at their menu and I was un-decided what to order . When in doubt loco Moco cannot go wrong i ordered a mini . It was a homemade beef patty with an over easy egg right on top with macaroni salad . Service was friendly. read more

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Plate lunch heaven... The newest addition to the Kapahulu Shopping Center is Loco Moco Drive Inn though there really isn't a drive up area don't let this small biz fool you they have a full menu options to choose from all sectioned by protein category for easy viewing though for this indecisive person it wasn't that easy. As I met with friends Angel and Nadine it was nice that they had some tables provided as well as we sat and took turns to order and after some decisions I got the Mini Sweet & Sour Spareribs which comes with one scoop of white rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. As it's still in their grand opening phase all items plates as 20% off which is a great deal along with specials available as well getting a plate is a great deal. The spareribs were tender and delicious though the macaroni salad was filled with raw onions that I despise and was literally spitting it out with each bite. With lots of parking provided by Kapahulu Shopping Center it's very easy and convenient though the outdoor only dining area can get hot but the whole vibe is nice. Thank you! read more

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Lunch in Kapahulu, Honolulu, Hawai'i... We needed to do an assignment and decided to meet here since: 1. None of us had been here before 2. $9.99 specials 3. Free, shared parking 4. Efficient, friendly service Of course, I chose the Healthy Ahi plate for $9.99. It came with brown rice, tartar sauce, creamy Italian dressing, and green salad. I devoured everything! It was a delicious and fresh meal! The only downside for me was the outdoor dining. I'm not a fan of humidity and feral birds. I do like fresh air - if it's cool... read more

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Hot & New Takeout restaurant here in Kapahulu. Just opened. The owner has other Loco Moco Drive Inns on Oahu. They have the experience and reputation for Onolicious plate lunches. Grand Opening specials are great in value and taste. Mochiko Chicken with two scoops rice and Macaroni Salad or Tossed salad for $9.99 and the Healthy Choice of fried Ahi in garlic and seasoning on a bed of salad for $9.99! The ahi salad is delicious and you are given a very large piece of ahi. Great seasoning on the ahi. 5/5 stars. I met owner Sheng, who is personable and funny. One of his sons is the inspiration for the logo. It was very busy while we were there. It's a small take out counter plate lunch business with friendly employees. I wish them a successful business in this new location. Give them a try during the grand opening celebration. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 (Small, clean, noise level medium to high) read more

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There food is Amazing! Presentation is everything it makes it appetizing and there Steak and shrimp plate is something I go back for! We also tried there Teri beef plate very tasty. They send you a text to respond and earn point for future discounts! That's a definite plus and guarantee to make you return!! So many choices definitely returning to try other options!! Highly recommend others to come here! The staff are friendly and allow us to switch out a scoop rice for extra mac salad "no extra charge". We thanked the staff!! We will be back!! Thank you Loco Moco Drive Inn!! read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn, located at the Moanalua Shopping Center, and owned/operated by Sheng Yong and his wife for the past 15 years, closed their restaurant on 8/29/25 due to the impending end of their lease. Instead of renegotiating a higher lease rent, they moved to a Kapahulu location which opened on 9/28/25. Owner Sheng's mission is to "bring affordable and delicious dining options to serve more of the Honolulu residents and visitors." I am somewhat familiar with Loco Moco Drive Inn's offerings, as there is a restaurant location in HI Kai near my home. I understand that Sheng's uncle operates the HI Kai location. As Loco Moco Drive Inn's 5th location on Oahu, this restaurant serves an extensive variety of local and Chinese offerings and comfort food, such as: chicken, pork, beef, seafood, combo plates, healthy plates, saimin, bowls, bento, salads, sandwiches, wok plates, and sides. They also have catering party pans and sets. Due to their grand opening, they are offering a $9.99 mochiko chicken and healthy garlic ahi salad plate. They are also offering 20% off of their entire menu from 9/28/25 to 10/12/25, which excludes the $9.99 specials and party pans. I ordered the mochiko chicken special for takeout at $9.99 with crinkle fries subbing for the rice and mac salad for an additional charge of 75¢. Portions were generous, and a steal at that special price! Taste wise, I prefer the mochiko chicken at the HI Kai location, which is their signature item and is very popular. The Kapahulu's mochiko chicken falls short on taste, crispiness, and crunchiness as compared to the HI Kai location. It also retains more oil than the HI Kai location. Just a personal preference, as I'm sure you will like the Kapahulu's mochiko chicken as well. I love crinkle cut fries for its crispiness and its ability to hold the ketchup. They stayed crispy after the 20-minute drive home. Staff was efficient, friendly, and helpful in taking the order, payment, and communicating it to the cooks. Owner Sheng, as jack of all trades, was in the kitchen to ensure that all was taken care of, and then he went outside to wipe down the tables. Loco Moco's newly 1,000 sq ft of renovated space is next to Panda Express and across Safeway via the parking lot. Most of the interior is an open kitchen, with a larger kitchen in the back, with very little space for customers to place their orders. From afar in the parking lot, we couldn't tell where the front entrance is until we got closer, which is on the inner side of the building. There are dining tables right outside the entrance. The interior and exterior areas of the restaurant are clean. You'll see a cute cartoon character logo of a small local boy in a number of places throughout the restaurant. Sheng notes that it is supposed to be Justin, the youngest of their 3 sons, who is 4 years old. Hours of operation are daily from 10a to 3a. Yes, 3a! Good for late night grinds, as well as for nearby Waikiki hotel workers getting off duty late at night! Don't forget their rewards program on Clover that gives you 1 point per $1 spent. When you receive your receipt, check the alpha code and text it to a specific number. Ask the staff if you have any questions. With generous portions at affordable prices with home-style flavors, and conveniently located in town through wee hours of the morning, this Loco Moco Drive Inn offers a variety of food offerings that will satisfy everyone! I look forward to trying other items on their menu! Support local! read more

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I met up with two Yelpie friends for lunch. We wanted to try this place out as it was new to the area. Plus, they were offering a 20% discount for their grand opening on all of their plate lunches. It's a take out spot. They do have five tables on the outside that you can eat at. We ate at the tables, but I would just take it to go if I had been by myself. It's rather hot. I got the Make Your Own Plate (choice of two items) $18.95. I chose bbq short ribs and sweet & sour spareribs. It came with two scoops of white rice and choice of greens or mac salad. I got the greens and it was fresh. With the 20% off it came out to about $15, which was a good deal. They actually gave a lot of rice. They gave a few pieces of the spareribs and two strips of short ribs. It had really good flavor and I enjoyed it. read more

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We ate here three times this week, taking advantage of the grand opening specials at the newest Loco Moco Drive Inn. They serve Hawaiian faves such as Kalua Pork, Garlic Shrimp, Loco Moco, Chicken Katsu and more. The chain is based in Honolulu. The menu is broad and includes healthy and traditional options. The Special Chicken plate was really good. In fact, so good, we had it every time for three visits. The chicken was delicious, moist with a great coating. The plate came with Mac salad and lots of rice. The Special Chicken was a winner. Our favorite meal has been the Steak Salad. The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare for us. The portion is generous. The salad was composed of cucumber, tomato and romaine - al fresh! I satisfied my shrimp cravings with the Garlic Shrimp plate. The shrimp were large with lots of garlic, but they were a bit rubbery (overcooked). The Mac salad was very good without a ton of salt. There was a generous portion of rice. The food took about 15 to prep, which was ok since there were a number of people. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Outdoor covered seating for about 30 people (7 tables) is available if you want to eat there. The street noise is a bit annoying and most people get their food to go. We'll be regulars. read more

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We came here during the grand opening, so we got a good deal on everything! I believe we got 20% off at the time, and the mochiko chicken plate was only $10! This is a small shop near safeway. There are some tables outside, so I'd recommend stopping by when the weather is decent. Loco moco -- 7/10. This was our first time trying loco moco and we thought it was ok. Personally not a fan, but I can see other people enjoying it! Garlic shrimp -- 6.5/10. We felt like this was lacking flavor and could've been a bit more salty. We were still happy with the plate though! Mochiko chicken -- 10/10. First time trying, but it was very good and flavorful! It had a nice soft crunch and was well seasoned. I'd recommend trying this! read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Garlic Shrimp, Loco Moco, and Mochiko Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I haven't been to the Moanalua Shopping Center Loco Moco Drive inn, but only found out this Kapahulu Location is the same owner. They had to move from their previous location of many years. I was excited there was going to have a Loco Moco Drive Inn coming to the town area since my brother and Jo Y. have been going to the Hawai'i Kai location and heard the Mochiko chicken was pretty good. At this location Jackie K and I met the owner and his wife. He mentioned that the Hawai'i Kai location was his Uncle's. Cool! I like their new logo which is of owner Sheng and his wife's 4 year old son Justin. They just opened almost a week ago. They have 20% off any plates. I took the $9.99 special of garlic ahi with vegetables and brown rice and Mochiko chicken and requested for crinkle fries up charge. They were friendly and nice. The Mochiko chicken was good and I loved the fries too! Always liked crinkle cut fries! My mom loved the salad part of her garlic ahi plate with brown rice. I tried a part of the ahi and it was so moist and cooked right and not dried. I tried my friend's husband plate of salt and pepper pork (shh-he doesn't know) . Owner suggested it and indeed was good. Give them a try especially during their grand opening. Great deal. Even one the other food establishments didn't know of their specials and said no wonder they were slow. I did support them too! read more

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Love Locomoco Drive Inn Saw fellow Yelper Donna O's posting and headed on down during their grand opening. They're located in the Safeway Kapahulu strip mall, cross street is Mokihana. Ordered their Healthy Ahi plate, which suited my pescatarian preference. Ahi was healthy cut, nicely grilled, served with tartar sauce and lemon wedge. Enjoyed the tasty salad dressing for the salad. Service was prompt and pleasant. You can opt in for Clover points. Sufficient, covered outdoor seating available. Will definitely be back! read more

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So cute! So many yummy plates to choose from. You order at the counter and find a table outside read more

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Best opening day ive ever experienced! Smooth, calm, fast, professional! Ordered the garlic fish plate and mushroom chicken plate. Thanks for the 20% opening day discount and glass cup! Don't like the $0.99 online ordering processing fee though. Garlic fish plate $16.95 - 3 pieces white fish but kind of thin, wish they were slightly thicker. Good amount of garlic on top piece with little less garlic in between. Guess that's ok because otherwise it may have been too much garlic. Very tasty garlic/salt mix ratio. The Mac salad was really good also. Overall id get this plate again. Yummy! They have a healthy ahi plate for $9.99 - looks like 1 piece ahi with similar garlic mix on top. I may try that next time. Mushroom chicken $15.99 - disappointed with this. Expected it to be white sauce but it was brown gravy with the canned brown mushrooms (very little mushrooms). Hard to tell what kind of batter was used on the chicken. Not the normal katsu, wasnt crunchy, nor was soft. read more

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I wanted to love this spot because it's in my neighborhood. I ordered a garlic chicken, bbq shortrib mixed plate. My chicken was so dry and tough. The shortrib was tasty but too greasy. The mac salad was good. I did get 20% off from the Oahu's Best Coupons site, which made it affordable. There are a few tables outside and lots of free parking. Maybe we'll try again... read more

They get 5 just for being open until 2am Tuesday-Sunday. You don't even know how hard it is to get non-fast food at 2am. everything is closed already except fast food places. so for this to be open is an automatic win! food is good, service is nice and quick. Open kitchen so you can see them cooking as well. Ample parking cause it's shared with Safeway. I Would recommend phone ordering ahead so you're not stuck there extra 10-15 mins waiting for your food. and you're wondering how are you gonna order ahead if you don't know they menu right? MENU BELOW Definitely a spot to go for quick plate lunches, Catering style, late night munchies! Checks all the above! read more

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The service is great, but the dish I ordered was very subpar. I ordered the salt and pepper pork chops and it was probably the worst I've ever had. They need to know how to make this the right way. read more

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1st time ordering garlic fries, hate to say it but it's the worst I had yet. Hardly any garlic and the fries were mixed with stale ones. Not so appetizing The plate lunches are good. read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is the best. My order of chicken katsu was just what I needed and made exactly as expected. Someone else ordered a Shrimp Scampi & Grilled Ahi, and that was good too. Loco Moco is still one of the most reliable local & Asian plate lunch place to get your favorite island cuisine. This place is the best! read more

Very reasonable price place. Staff is awesome. Food is winnah. Big selection great food. Their burgers are so good. Katsu is ono!! Everyone raising prices yet they are very reasonable and give alot. Mahalos loco moco read more

Loco Moco Drive Inn - Mochiko chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

~ Everything Is Flavorful! ~ They live up to their name, the food came out fast! The service is nice. There's only outside seating! We got the loco moco 6/10 bbq combo 7/10 pork adobo 7/10 read more