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Vol. 1 · No. 1Est. 2026

E komo mai —

ranked by locals — not Yelp tourists

Four islands · Mom & pop only · Photos required

HILO

Ken's House of Pancakes

Ken's House of Pancakes is a Hilo loco moco spot on Hawaiʻi Island, known for pancake, chicken and pork. White rice, hamburger patty, fried egg, brown gravy. Invented in Hilo. Still undefeated. Ken's House of Pancakes is a recognized local classic. Da Plate Lunch Index ranks it on local votes — Hawaiʻi Island residents who actually eat here, not visitors rating it once.

More on Hawaiʻi Island: Loco Moco · Chicken · Pork · Saimin

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