loco moco

Whether it’s witnessing a volcanic eruption, swimming with manta rays or eating sweet bread at the southernmost bakery in the U.S., the Big Island is packed with epic activities and flavorful food.

From pork chops at the state’s oldest restaurant to sweet bread from the country’s southernmost bakery, bookmark these spots for iconic eats on Hawaiʻi Island.

Find out which loco moco topped our 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Foods across the Islands you and your friends need to get your hands on.

From a loco moco in Hilo to mochi doughnuts in Honolulu, you can score local classics and rising favorites for just a few bucks.

From hiking an active volcano to visiting the southernmost point in the U.S., here are our must-dos for your next vacation to the Big Island.

See how your favorite loco moco from the Big Island stacks up in our 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards.

See how your favorite loco moco stacks up in our 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Here’s a handy crash course in Hawaii’s unique, and sometimes baffling, cuisine.

The owner of Rainbow Drive-In reminisces about what makes the plate lunch so iconic.