Eating Loco Moco, Turkey Tail, and Fried Chicken At A Honolulu Institution - Dining on a Dime

In this episode of Dining on a Dime host Lucas Peterson visits Ethel’s Grill, a Honolulu institution. This family-owned restaurant serves up local favorites and hearty luches. Eater stopped by to test out the loco moco plate, mochiko chicken, and deep-fried turkey tail.
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[@kalaipaa]

The Loco Moco was invented in Hilo at the local Dairy Queen. Karen's Kitchen in Kakaako is the sister of the inventor of the Loco Moco. The original Loco Moco's gravy was beef stew, not brown gravy.

[@Home-made808]

#trustmebro

[@kalaipaa]

@Andrew Bolarinho Only because her nephew is a good friend of mine. Lol

[@craigpagaduan6376]

Origin of loco mock is questionable. Some say it started at Cafe 100 in Hilo, others say it was at a small restaurant in Hilo.

[@lucaskwanpeterson2010]

Miss me?? Come over to kzbin.info and check out my brand new show OFF MENU! xoxxoxxxxx Lucas

[@TheSkippyboy]

u were in westworld, weren't you?

[@rhiannonrabbit463]

haha! yes! noticed his character and had to look him up!

[@obungen]

Glad you had a chance to visit one of my absolute favorites, Lucas!

[@lucaskwanpeterson2010]

I'm 94 years old so the joke is actually on u

[@funniecow1]

Was your fixer one of the chefs from The Pig and the Lady? Looks like one of the chefs connected to The Pig and the Lady was eating there when you guys were shooting.

[@DheerajJagadev]

Lucas is the best! Great story about loco moco. Thanks for another wonderfully done episode.

[@vineethchennabhoina3798]

The only difference between Nick and Lucas in terms of presentation is one comes off as a know-it-all, the other humbly tries to share his knowledge with everyone.

[@redRAID3R]

Yup, nick is like Anthony bourdain while lucas is like andrew zimmern.

[@commentcopbadge6665]

+redRAID3R I hope Bourdain is the Lucas analogy. Because Bourdain would be welcome anywhere he goes because he knows how to be a guest. A good and gracious guest any place he visits. He also has earned the right to voice himself in any manner now.

[@nicksmith3746]

Vineeth C Lucas gives a food report with no enthusiasm. He doesn't even tell you if he likes the food. Hopeless...

[@ru9368]

Nick Smith He's there and you're able to watch for the obvious reason that the shit is good

[@swiftyband]

The shirt Lucas is wearing is lit!

[@AP-nh8tp]

Those loco moco teens must have been high af! Another great video Lucas

[@hawaii-state-of-mind]

Everyday B 😂You know when u high af u put foods together that don't match in this case it did.

[@leolldankology]

Everyday B the munchies is the mother of invention.

[@hwanjung8230]

Eyes teared up when I saw the picture of Tony Bourdain with the owner's family. RIP Tony, gone but not forgotten

[@UltraDoug]

Whoa, totally missed that. Not forgotten indeed. Just this past year I’m able to watch his shows again. Took a while.

[@MaxTube132]

Finally a new episode! Lucas, you and your team are the best. Love your vids

[@chefboy-ar-d6312]

They made the Hawaiian episodes, and went to all the true local flavor spots, great job guys!

[@tamatoa8261]

I used to stop at Ethel's Grill in the morning on my way to work. They have some mean grinds. The miso saimin for breakfast after a hard night of drinking was the cure. Ever since the Internet and all these food sites started show casing all these hole in the wall places, they've gotten crazy busy. Back in the day only the blue collar workers used to come here. Now days you see all these office type people here. Miss the old days. 👍

[@wil84]

I see Lucas, I click like.

[@balochistanitechsupport3996]

that so NANCY

[@Norre]

I see Lucas, I click like too.

[@nicksmith3746]

wilfred wong Loser...

[@ddrz09]

Tidbit! Local identity in Hawaii is very unique in it's own right. When you divulge into what "local" means in Hawaii, you start you understand that being "Local" is not necessarily being of Hawaiian ancestry aka 'Kanaka Maoli', but a amalgamation of cultures and ethnicities that have shared common words, mannerisms, habits and foods for generations on the Islands of Hawaii. Although being 'local' is relative to one's own understanding of community, not recognizing where one is from is where they are 'localized' in, but being Local in Hawaii brings something much more than just surface level 'food'. It's comparable to what "cajun", "creole" have formed into within the United States. Not necessarily 'fusion' because that term lives only within the realm of culinary. Being Local is a culture, way of life in a sense. Hard to explain, but once lived and understood, you can only then appreciate it's heartfelt appeal.

[@eater]

Well put! We learned a lot while shooting in Hawaii. We actually covered quite a bit about "Hawaii Local" identity in our show, Cooking in America, with Sheldon Simeon. kzbin.info/aero/PLUeEVLHfB5-QDnrM7U_DmP31k8L_2cB2k

[@brandonturner2548]

Ok what's your point 😒

[@UwU-lm9or]

honestly I agree I am from hawaii but we have many types of food here sure it may not be as good as what you tasted back at your home but we have so many cultures here! which is amazing as well when people aslo learn and taste the different varities of food we have to offer it may not be much but honestly its kinda like putting your own twit on it?-

[@rrawat02]

Remarkable commitment. Really enjoy these videos.

[@sterlzd.657]

Ho, I just want to say Mahalo for making these videos about Hawaiʻi and putting these local spots on the map. We have some great food here.

[@MrBluoct]

S uch a great effort introducing diverse eateries and the personalities -owners and customers- associated with same- thanks

[@maybetomorrow31]

this season is BOMBBBB

[@DarlingBiteMe]

Shirt game has been so strong this season. Food looks so bomb in this ep #salivating

[@Suzy3223]

Turkey tail.. fab!! Lucas.. fabulous!

[@magicmonster22]

another great episode!

[@henrypham904]

Man all the videos on this channel feel so professionally made. I feel like this is Food Network #2

[@benhiew8509]

'Quintessential' did Nick write this episode?!

[@tastyhaze2058]

Nothing was profoundly ethereal :(

[@wejyso]

Thanks so much for the loco moco video Lucas YOURE AQESOME,!!!

[@Josti]

I finally found out why Lucas' face was so familiar. That weird Mythbusters parody from a few years ago! You're great as both a scientist and as a host on Eater, Lucas.

[@syamimaziz3802]

Hey Lucas, great video!

[@hassanilu2797]

yay!!!lucas is back again

[@FordTransitVan17]

I am going to eat my way through Oahu via Lucas recommendations. Thank you

[@skepptix]

The Garlic Ahi plate is my favorite from ethel's, hands down my favorite place to go when i get the chance.

[@MrDeathoreo22]

Yo Luke, can i call you luke? Lucas. Let's stick with Luke. You are an amazing knowledgeable host. Straight to the point, unbiased. I like you. You good. Keep it up. You earned eater a subscriber :)

[@tqlhchvy]

One of my favorite hole in the wall when I lived on Oahu ..... her mom always served me lol

[@Kanal7Indonesia]

Looks so delicous. I wish that Loco Moco dish is available here in Indonesia.

[@endtwoducing]

Bourdain signature and pictureon the wall. I approve. And I miss him so much.

[@nicholasdomitraschuk1689]

LOVE THIS

[@JaesadaSrisuk]

"She's singing karaoke all day." Oh God, the future of all Asian parents: singing karaoke all day when they retire, like my Dad is.

[@jeffward1106]

I've decided that I will only eat food Lucas recommends. I live in the MidWest, so it'll be difficult for me to get Polynesian stuff. But, he's that good, so I will.

[@Hackbandito]

You must go to Punalu'u bake shop in Naalehu, Big Island

[@7.5Mviews]

That turkey tail looks so good!

[@PhoYourEyesOnly]

Lucas you da man! Do you eat before your reviews? I want my food review game on my channel to be better but sometimes i'm so hangry I just shovel the food down and don't talk enough😂 Also most the time I have a baby strapped to my while I eat and vlog too! 🍜👀👌

[@teachercarli]

You are a great presenter, Lucas.

[@daniellambert2446]

You have the best job. Travels to eat and shoot videos

[@joyjoyoo]

Wow I wanna book my flight to Hawaii this instant!

[@imuawarriors]

omg.... turkey tails were made by mom (filipino adobo), and I make it every once in a while, or order it when I see it on a menu....

[@watsnu2day]

I eat my loco moco with shoyo and ketchup to mix in with the egg yolk, gravy, and rice. I love turkey tails!, probably why i have 2 stents now at age 48. 😭

[@007Decky]

Lucas, I love you and your shirt! You can wear anything (or perhaps nothing) and still look fine! That is so not fair!!!!!!

[@nicksmith3746]

007Decky But zero personality. I can't stand him.

[@andhikasoehalim3170]

In Indonesia we had something called Koloke which is chicken covered with bread flour and deep-fried with tomato sauce.

[@lynn9886]

Yeah it's nothing more than sweet and sour chicken which you can get any and everywhere

[@sundarpichai940]

They sell turkey tails at a couple of the BBQ places around here. Both places call them "Turkey Butts". I was actually surprised how much meat was in his because whenever I've had one, I swear it's 100% fat.

[@snehageorge4551]

Wow I'm actually kinda early! Love ya Lucas!

[@flowerbombdiamond]

I need this food!!

[@tanekiatolbert7983]

Never heard of turkey tails! Looks quite oily but I would like to try

[@burningknuckle26]

Yolk go so perfect with gravy

[@hitachicordoba]

Eating loco moco from L&L as I watch- da kine grindz!

[@sterlzd.657]

And cuz Ethels is always a favorite.

[@mooncake4371]

Damn that loco moco and turkey tail looked bomb!

[@leorickt.9604]

good job in westworld, Lucas!

[@TheMarissaCouch]

I recommend you check out our local eatery The Banana Hut with original Hawaiian dishes I especially love their rice and pineapple gravy

[@ngoclam5399]

I miss this show and Lucas

[@kennethkalaukoa8892]

My suggestion would be aiea bowling alley taste chicken 🍗 love your love videos very well explained keep it coming can smash the like all day long Aloha @ mahalo

[@darrenp3450]

You missed out on the best dish. The tataki sashimi with their garlic shoyu sauce!

[@eater]

Oh man, we wish we could have ordered everything!

[@danielvho]

Represent California with that shirt!! Wooo

[@roaib9611]

I'd never thought I'd see a Goya Champuru in the stateside

[@zurge740]

Chehoooooo great vid bro

[@ariel3725]

so the loco moco is kinda like a salisbury steak. that turkey tail is amazing. it's like a chicken tail but bigger. imagine a yakitori using a turkey tail yum! lol

[@eater]

Yes. Essentially Loco Moco is very similar to a salisbury steak but over rice and topped with a runny egg. Yum!

[@teachercarli]

Ariel Kaspar Dapito I feel like I would want hot sauce of some sort on the Loco Moco.

[@raquelk.2960]

teacher carli I like to use chili pepper water.

[@eater]

Chili water is the best! Our team is obsessed with it now.

[@travelinman617]

You sound like a cool guy nice to meet you I live in Florida I lived in Hawaii four years my youngest daughter was born there and my grandmother is a native Hawaiian from my mother's mother I was born in new York

[@BotheCamboater]

ahhh, I got the same plates in my house!!!

[@hawaii-state-of-mind]

Oxtail soup is Winnahz!

[@Hellen_Erth_]

I gotta stop there for that turkey tail 🤤🤤🤤

[@Altair9678]

The Loco Moco looks really good, never had one, but I just can't get over loco moco means crazy booger in Spanish.

[@korbinau6913]

One of the pluses of living in Hawaii

[@ObservationalRhetoric]

Lucas' shirt = Awesome

[@cphoover11]

Oh man hawaiin comfort food!!! Sign me up!. I want to go :(

[@samuelmason8370]

She seems so nice, how cool.

[@jkastner19]

Is that knife drawing an Anthony Bourdain original? Signature has a big B but not sure i see an A, but thought he used to draw knives like that when he would sign at places. Of course, the pic next to it has him in it.

[@eater]

Bourdain has made a couple of stops at Ethel's, it's possible he signed a few things while enjoying his food!

[@alexmolina745]

i was watching Maron and noticed you in an episode and was like "isnt that the guy from KZbin?"

[@foxxtail06]

I love Ethel's! i hate that they close so early in the day.

[@kimmacapinlac7720]

yum. loco moko

[@omore]

Lucas repping the Cali!

[@znedsibal9097]

yes i did, and i make it turkey tail sisig:D

[@tw4601]

shoulda had the oxtail soup and ahi tataki also not sure if you did, but you should stop by helena's see uncle craig. Pipikaula shortribs off the chain!

[@user-pv3ry6os8m]

tesbn tuyet v ngon thank

[@commentcopbadge6665]

I fucking love turkey tail. Really love it. I am always the one who cooks turkey dinners for my family's special occasions and I always rip off the tail for myself as my "cooks treat".

[@BlueHokage]

Nice, they even have Taco Rice. So Okinawan

[@LegendoftheGalacticHero]

I actually always eat the roast chicken's tail, much fat and jelly T_T

[@veryfunnyvonny]

Am I the only one who notice that Lucas has always wipe his hands off with napkins in almost every single episodes of DOAD lol

[@youschanten]

and you're eating with a spoon. for sure getting the full experience.

[@cscarlton24]

I like like lucas

[@AhuraMazdaAhriman]

So loco moco is the Hawaiian version of the burger with rice replacing bun as the carb.

[@shasonm6695]

yuuummmm!

[@NewCrimson100]

Next time you get a loco moco, you should put ketchup on it. The tangy, vinegary flavor puts it all together in my opinion. That's how I always made mine

[@ChrisJunkFood]

WTF YOU'RE IN WESTWORLD?! 😨😱 HOW COOL MAN!!!

[@henrypham904]

1:42 What is that song???? I remember it from Spongebob but idk what it is??

[@raquelk.2960]

I love char siu Turkey tail omg so broke da mouth ono!

[@grantshindo]

Lucas couldn't bring himself to say Maillard reaction!

[@moistwiener]

Lucas, do you eat the food again behind the scene? Or just taste it and leave it to the camera guys?

[@TheDarwiniser]

Is there anything better than a soft yolk egg in a meal.

[@ajwriter5699]

I want his shirt.

[@dahveed284]

Nice, but almost all the restaurants you go to are on O'ahu. Are there no good restaurants on the other islands?

[@eater]

This season is focused on Oahu!

[@elsalisa146]

Does Ethel’s have a cookbook?

[@Kriscoyote]

here in Texas we deep fry turkey

[@Carloshache]

Those turkey tails reminds me alot of Okinawan deep fried breaded pork knuckles. Okinawan cuisine is also supposed to be one of the healthiest in the world. Supposed to be.

[@kalaipaa]

Dairy Queen in Hilo. Karen's Kitchen in Kakaako is a direct descendant of the inventor of the Loco Moko.

[@imhellag]

Kalihi... or what I imagine most of LA to look like