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Loco Moco Drive Inn

4.1 (124 reviews)
ModerateHawaiian
Closed • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Casual
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Mixed Plate
Dan A.

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.

Garlic fries - soggy not crispy
Chez T.

This was pretty good! Convenient location, lots of parking with tons of menu options. Catering available as well as smaller family packs. 15% off discount Mon - Fri for senior citizens with valid ID. Special $9.99 plate each month ( Sept 2026 - shrimp plate)! Katsu was nice and crispy. Ahi with brown rice and toss salad for a healthier option. Both plates were good. Garlic fries were too oily and fountain drinks were flat. Outdoor seating only and it gets really hot. Highly recommend grab and go!

Mei-Lan C.

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

Loco moco and short ribs platw
Gabby R.

They open late and the food came out fast. It was great for the price and I honestly would order here again when I visit. It hit the spot after the airport travel. Ordered the short ribs and the portion is perfect, normal serving for the price.

Kalbi plate
Lisa N.

Here are picture updates of my favorite dishes! Still my go-to for protein! Steak plate is number one, rangoons ranks as number two go-to and of course when you feeling BBQ Kalbi is a must try.

Shelby P.

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.

Loco Moco Drive Inn location in the same complex as the Kapahulu Safeway.
Fran C.

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.

Snall loco moco ($11.95) very good
Joe P.

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.

1/2 Loco Moco
Katherine P.

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.

Salt and pepper wings
Zander B.

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

Cody Z.

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

Garlic Ahi Salad & Mochiko Chicken Plate
Ariana K.

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.

Thuy T.

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

Grilled teriyaki ahi -- dry like a jerky!

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