normally, we try to avoid chain restaurants, especially when traveling, but we heard such great things about this place that we decided to give it a try. apparently everyone else on oahu was thinking the same thing, because this place was packed with both locals and tourists when we arrived at 8:30 am. after waiting in line for about 15 minutes, we finally made our way up to the register and ordered. we asked to eat in, but were told that we would have to get it to go, and just hope for a table if one became available. we did a little polite hovering, and by the time our food arrived, we had a place to sit down with it, styrofoam containers and all. the food wasgood- not what i'd categorize in any way as unique or outstanding, but it was definitely tasty - and gave us a satisfying, stick-to-the-ribs carb boost for our hike of diamond head later that morning. mr. b got the loco moco, which is a hawaiian standard - white rice, topped with ground hamburger or a hamburger patty, a fried egg, and brown gravy. the koa pancake house offers a number of variations on this theme, including a spam version. (might as well jump in with both feet, as they say.)