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Loco Moco Hawaii T-Shirt

Loco moco — a mound of rice, a hamburger patty, two over-easy eggs, a generous pour of brown gravy. It's not subtle. It's not supposed to be.

The Story Behind the Loco Moco

The loco moco was invented in 1949 at Cafe 100 in Hilo, when a group of teenagers from the Lincoln Wreckers sports club asked owner Nancy Inouye for something cheap, fast, and bigger than a sandwich. She and her husband Richard plated a hamburger patty over rice with brown gravy; the eggs came soon after. The name came from one of the kids in the group, nicknamed "Crazy" (loco). Cafe 100 still sells it today, and every island plate lunch counter — Rainbow Drive-In, Zippy's, L&L — has its own version. It is one of the very few foods invented in Hawai'i that stayed entirely Hawaiian.

For Foodies & Plate Lunch People

For locals, this tee is the after-surf, after-game, after-anything plate. For visitors, it's the souvenir of the first time you tried a real one and quietly resolved to keep coming back.

Premium Gildan 5000 Unisex Tee

Fit & Sizing

True-to-size Gildan 5000 Unisex Classic Tee, sizes S through 2XL — order your normal size.

Care & Longevity

Durable DTG print. Machine wash cold inside-out, tumble dry low to keep the art vivid.

Designed by Kahana Designs

Kahana Designs is an independent Hawaiʻi design shop. Every design is researched with respect for Hawaiian place and culture, and every order supports a small maker — mahalo nui.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tee run true to size?

Yes — the Gildan 5000 is a classic unisex fit. Order your usual size; size up one for a relaxed look.

What colors are available?

Available in 8 colors.

How is it printed and will it last?

Direct-to-garment printed with durable inks designed to hold color through regular washing.

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