点评:This "hole in the wall", take-out only local eatery, has been a staple in Downtown Hilo for over 50 years at the same location. Simple, home-style food, cooked with lots of love. There's nothing fancy or gourmet about this location but, the simplicity here stands out to those who know about this place, making it a key to its success. Recently, the original owners decided to close the operation but, to the surprise of loyal customers like myself, it reopened under new ownership almost immediately featuring the same menu items plus recipes being used. Brilliant.
Unlike other places in town that seem to care more about profit, this place, under both previous and now new owners, I feel, care more about tradition and the ability to serve the local residents of Hilo town with never changing favorites like Koji's Steak, Gravy Burgers, Chopped Steak, Koji's Loco Moco and, their macaroni salad that still tastes the same after many, many years.
The Koji's Loco Moco is truly a winner here and my go-to favorite when I'm craving a loco moco while in Hilo town. Yes, there are other places that offer homemade patties and one place is known as the "home of the loco moco" but, I feel this is the best place to enjoy this item. The Koji's Loco offers 2 thin beef patties cooked fresh on the flat grill, placed on a generous portion of white rice, topped with 1 egg and warm brown gravy (I order 2 eggs). Served also with slices of grilled Portuguese sausage, a scoop of their yummy macaroni salad and, a side of kim chee. All for $12.99, extra for the additional egg and if you want extra gravy on the side to pour on top like myself. So delicious.
If it's busy, be patient and give the small, friendly team here, which is usually the owner(s) + help, the time to prepare your food. Take the time to find parking on Ponohawaii Street and, you'll see why it was so important for someone to continue the tradition and save Koji's Lunch Shop closing.
翻译:这家“墙上的洞”是当地一家只提供外卖的餐馆,50 多年来一直是希洛市中心的一家主食店。简单的家常菜,用心烹制。这家店没有什么花哨或精致的,但对于那些了解这家店的人来说,这里的简单性非常突出,这也是它成功的关键。最近,原主人决定关闭这家店,但令我这样的忠实顾客感到惊讶的是,这家店在新主人的带领下几乎立即重新开业,菜单上的食物和食谱都是一样的。太棒了。
与镇上其他似乎更关心利润的地方不同,我觉得这家店在前任和现在的新主人的领导下,更关心传统,更关心为希洛镇的当地居民提供服务的能力,提供永远不会改变的美食,如 Koji's Steak、Gravy Burgers、Chopped Steak、Koji's Loco Moco 和他们的通心粉沙拉,经过许多年,味道仍然一样。
Koji's Loco Moco 是这里的佼佼者,也是我在希洛镇想吃 loco moco 时最喜欢去的地方。是的,还有其他地方提供自制馅饼,其中一个地方被称为“loco moco 的故乡”,但我觉得这是享用这种食物的最佳地点。Koji's Loco 提供 2 块在平烤架上新鲜烤制的薄牛肉饼,放在一大份白米饭上,上面放 1 个鸡蛋和温热的棕色肉汁(我点了 2 个鸡蛋)。还配有烤葡萄牙香肠片、一勺美味的通心粉沙拉和一份泡菜。全部 12.99 美元,额外的鸡蛋和额外的肉汁需要额外付费,就像我一样。太美味了。
如果很忙,请耐心等待,让这里的小而友好的团队(通常是老板 + 帮手)有时间准备您的食物。花点时间在 Ponohawaii 街上找个停车位,你就会明白为什么有人继续传承传统并挽救 Koji's Lunch Shop 的倒闭是如此重要。