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Kuya Lord

Melrose Hill · Filipino

5003 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90038Directions
4.4★★★★★★★★★★321 reviews

Filipino bowls with crackling pork, garlic rice, and vinegar dipping.

Kuya Lord is a $$ Filipino restaurant in Melrose Hill, Los Angeles. It has logged 391 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday evenings; check ins have held steady over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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“Service is quick” · “and the staff is genuinely friendly” · “chicken is good” · “chicken is good as” · “Service is quick smooth” · “staff is genuinely”“Service is quick” · “and the staff is genuinely friendly” · “chicken is good” · “chicken is good as” · “Service is quick smooth” · “staff is genuinely”“Service is quick” · “and the staff is genuinely friendly” · “chicken is good” · “chicken is good as” · “Service is quick smooth” · “staff is genuinely”“Service is quick” · “and the staff is genuinely friendly” · “chicken is good” · “chicken is good as” · “Service is quick smooth” · “staff is genuinely”“Service is quick” · “and the staff is genuinely friendly” · “chicken is good” · “chicken is good as” · “Service is quick smooth” · “staff is genuinely”“Service is quick” · “and the staff is genuinely friendly” · “chicken is good” · “chicken is good as” · “Service is quick smooth” · “staff is genuinely”
kuyalord.com

Why go

Kuya Lord is a $$ Filipino spot with a 4.4 Google rating from 321 reviews. Highlighted reviews praise big flavor, quick service, and genuine hospitality. The crispy pork rice bowl gets called the standout: super flavorful, perfectly crispy, and satisfying.

editorial/ updated 24d ago

Fast facts

  • Kuya Lord holds a 4.4 Google rating from 321 reviews.
  • One highlighted reviewer calls out quick, smooth service and genuinely friendly staff.
  • The crispy pork rice bowl is singled out as a standout.
  • The lechon bowl is praised with salad, garlic rice, and vinegar dipping.
  • Chef Lord Maynard Llera is mentioned by name for welcoming guests.
editorial/ updated 24d ago

Did you know

A reviewer credits Chef Lord Maynard Llera personally for the warm welcome.

editorial/ updated 24d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Service is quick”×2
  • “and the staff is genuinely friendly”
  • “chicken is good”
  • “chicken is good as”
  • “Service is quick smooth”
  • “staff is genuinely”
  • “staff is genuinely friendly”
  • “Salad garlic”
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!
Sirinate S9 months ago
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 pla…
Cristo7 months ago
I was greeted with hospitality, staff (Justin) gave us the run down of popular foods, and recommend. So I ordered a few of food; prime beef short ribs, lechon kawali and longganisa. And yes! it was delicious! Thank you Kuya Lord for these delicious food.
Bernard3 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 24d ago

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Activity190
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Flynet check ins

391

Neighborhood

Melrose Hill

Last 30 days

190 check ins

−6% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 8Oct 7

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Kuya Lord

Review signal

4.4

321 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 24d ago

Guide

Inside Kuya Lord

Why go

Kuya Lord is a $$ Filipino spot with a 4.4 Google rating from 321 reviews. Highlighted reviews praise big flavor, quick service, and genuine hospitality. The crispy pork rice bowl gets called the standout: super flavorful, perfectly crispy, and satisfying.

editorial/ updated 24d ago

Review signal

4.4

321 Google reviews

$$

Google Places/ updated 24d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 24d ago

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Service is quick”×2
  • “and the staff is genuinely friendly”
  • “chicken is good”
  • “chicken is good as”
  • “Service is quick smooth”
  • “staff is genuinely”
  • “staff is genuinely friendly”
  • “Salad garlic”
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!
Sirinate S9 months ago
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 pla…
Cristo7 months ago
I was greeted with hospitality, staff (Justin) gave us the run down of popular foods, and recommend. So I ordered a few of food; prime beef short ribs, lechon kawali and longganisa. And yes! it was delicious! Thank you Kuya Lord for these delicious food.
Bernard3 months ago
Google reviews/ updated 24d ago

Fast facts

  • Kuya Lord holds a 4.4 Google rating from 321 reviews.
  • One highlighted reviewer calls out quick, smooth service and genuinely friendly staff.
  • The crispy pork rice bowl is singled out as a standout.
  • The lechon bowl is praised with salad, garlic rice, and vinegar dipping.
  • Chef Lord Maynard Llera is mentioned by name for welcoming guests.
editorial/ updated 24d ago

Did you know

A reviewer credits Chef Lord Maynard Llera personally for the warm welcome.

editorial/ updated 24d ago
NEARBY

Within walking distance

Other Blackbird spots a short walk from Kuya Lord.

  • Melrose Hill Block Party

    Melrose Hill

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner
  • Bar Etoile

    Melrose Hill

    1MIN WALKJust around the corner

FAQ

How popular is Kuya Lord?

Kuya Lord has logged 391 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins have held steady over the past month.

When is Kuya Lord busiest?

Kuya Lord is busiest on Saturday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Kuya Lord serve?

Kuya Lord serves Filipino cuisine.

How expensive is Kuya Lord?

Kuya Lord is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Kuya Lord?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Kuya Lord in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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