jodi: thanks! it was a blast.

Da Artist: Man, you got me hungry when you brought back my memory of Koji’s loco moco. I remember eating it years ago. I forget exactly how it was but I know it was good. Thanks for the reminder — I added Koji’s Bento to the list of places I gotta check out. I think it’s even better that they have a long time history like you mentioned. I’ll post about them soon!

Kirk: thanks! i’m getting more into photography.. still need a better zoom for these kinds of events.

I know this is off topic with Merrie Monarch but since you are a connoisseur of Loco Moco I had to mention this place for you to try out and review.

This place is probably the only long time real original Loco moco places still standing in Hilo. It also happens to be in the close vicinity as where the original Loco moco was invented being Linoln grill way back in the 50’s.

This hole in the wall place I am talking about is Koji’s Bento. I bring this up as my wife took us there for lunch today and I almost forgot about this place with their fabulous locos!

For $4.95 you get the koji Loco which is cooked right there in front of you to order. It includes a home made pattie, eggs, Macaroni salad, kim chee, and portuguese sausage. This plate is huge and way more than enough to fill your needs.

Aside from the Koji loco is my favorite the teriyaki loco.

Koji’s has long been the hidden jewel for loco moco among the Hilo natives. About 32 years ago it was called another name which I believe was Mino’s . As kids we used to raid the Wailoa Art centers penny fountain and buy locos with the loose change! LOL!

Koji’s is located on Ponahawaii st right across from Agasa Furniture.

Try this place out it is the end of the rainbow for loco moco connoisseurs!

Aloha
Da Artist

Glad you guys had a good time, looks like it was fun. And the food looked great!