Kuya Lord
Kuya Lord serves Modern Filipino cooking on Melrose, with Lucenachon and Calamansi Pie among signatures and LA Times 101 placements in 2024 and 2025.
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- Address
- 5003 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
- Website
- kuyalord.com
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Modern Filipino at 5003 Melrose Ave
Modern Filipino cooking anchors Kuya Lord at 5003 Melrose Ave. Counter service, quick-bite pacing, and a casual dress code make it easier to fit around lunch or dinner without planning for a formal meal.
Lucenachon, Pancit Chami, and Calamansi Pie
Lucenachon, Prawns in Garlic Crab Sauce, Pancit Chami, Calamansi Pie, and Yellowtail Collar give the order a defined center. Local sourcing and farm-to-table sourcing frame the kitchen’s practical emphasis.
LA Times 101 and OAD Casual rankings
LA Times placed it at No. 56 in its 2024 101 and No. 62 in 2025; Opinionated About Dining ranked it No. 68 for Casual in North America in 2026.
Budget Reality Check
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuya Lord | $$ | Hollywood Studio District, Modern Filipino | ||
| Si! Mon | Venice, Modern Panamanian Seafood | $$$ | ||
| Loquat | Cypress Park, Specialty Coffee Shop | $ | , | |
| Stark Waxing Studio | Silver Lake, other | $$ | , | |
| Big Boi | $$ | , | Sawtelle Japantown, Filipino Comfort Food | |
| Chainsaw Cafe | $$ | , | Larchmont, Venezuelan Comfort Cafe & Pies |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Ranked #68
Opinionated About Dining
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #62
LA Times
LA Times 101 Best Restaurants #56
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At a Glance
- Cozy
- Lively
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Casual Hangout
- Group Dining
- Solo
- Family
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
- Farm To Table
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–3:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Bright, sun-filled dining room with a direct but warm aesthetic; sparse 28-seat space with framed news clippings on walls and an open kitchen where the chef periodically emerges to share stories with diners, creating an intimate, family-run atmosphere despite the counter-service format.