Kuya Lord
Los Angeles, CA · Filipino restaurant
- Address
- Kuya Lord, 5003 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Website
- kuyalord.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat
Kuya Lord is a restaurant located in Los Angeles, CA. It is one of 6,515 restaurants listed in Los Angeles. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Los Angeles city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About Kuya Lord
Kuya Lord is an elevated fast casual concept by Chef Lord Maynard Llera featuring regional Filipino dishes that he grew up eating in Lucena City, Quezon Province, Philippines. While the food harkens back to his childhood, Chef Maynard applies his... More
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
Kuya Lord has been on my list for quite some time, and this was actually my first experience with Filipino cuisine. The restaurant has a cozy, casual, and lively atmosphere that immediately makes you feel welcome. It’s an intimate space with a fun energy — the kind of place that feels neighborhood-driven and personal. The service was warm and attentive, though it’s worth noting that the setup leans toward a partial self-service style. Chef Maynard himself was incredibly friendly and engaging — clearly someone who loves what he does and takes pride in sharing his food with guests. That passion is evident and appreciated. We ordered the Long Tapsilog tray (good for two), which offers a generous sampling. While the flavors were bold and distinctive, I found the overall seasoning to be heavi
You gotta try this place. Amazing flavors with every bite. Had the lechon bowl. Salad , garlic rice, vinegar dipping....just wow. Chef Lord Maynard Llera was very welcoming. Whether you live in the area, visiting or traveling and want some amazing filipino food, check this place out.
The crispy pork rice bowl is the standout super flavorful, perfectly crispy, and so satisfying. The grilled chicken is good as well, just slightly on the dry side. Service is quick, smooth, and the staff is genuinely friendly. Highly recommend!
Omg the food was very good!! Just a warning, portions are on the lighter side for a meal! The meat dishes are all done wonderfully and the sides are light and refreshing (cucumber tomato salad and pickled vegetable). Also seating is limited and chairs themselves aren’t big, so it may be difficult for plus-sized individuals to dine in.
4.3/5 for the tocilog tray. Java rice was okay but I really liked the longanisa and the beef. The noodles were also decent. The pork lechon was also really good. A bit overpriced for what it’s worth but it’s definitely worth a try.
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