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Resort chef gives traditional Hawaiian dish a luxe spin

The classic Hawaiian “loco moco” dish — which traditionally consists of plain white rice topped with a hamburger patty or Spam, a fried egg and brown gravy — has been given a luxe spin at Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa.

Jon Matsubara, the property’s chef de cuisine, has created the loco foie gras moco, which includes a 3-ounce filet mignon from local purveyor Hawaii Ranchers, 2 ounces of seared foie gras and a quail egg atop native Hamakua mushroom rice finished with a sauce bordelaise.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa’s decadent loco moco includes foie gras and filet mignon.
Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa’s decadent loco moco includes foie gras and filet mignon.

The loco foie gras moco is offered at the resort’s Japengo restaurant as part of a four-course Taste of Japengo menu priced at US$70.

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