Kuya Lord

10/09/2026

This year's LA Chef Con was unforgettable, and we're still buzzing from last Monday's event! Thank you Brad Metzger Recruitment Brad Metzger for creating a space that celebrates our industry so beautifully, and for inviting LordMaynard Llera to be part of it! It is such true gathering of the culinary A-list, and was an honor to share the room with so many of the people who inspire us.

We showcased Chef Maynard's Grilled Australian Lamb Ribs Humba (Sweet Adobo), layered with smoked shiitake, fermented black beans, oyster sauce, pickled red Fresno, and fingerling potatoes.

Watching chefs, operators, and industry friends take that first bite and come back for more made our whole week.

The timing couldn't be better. During Filipino American History Month, we got to represent "humba", a beloved Filipino braise, in front of the hospitality industry's best.

Thank you to the team who assisted us during this event: Sasha Full Send BBQ LA Gigi Regudo-Llera Daniel Zormagen C•CAP Los Angeles Culinary Careers Program (C•CAP)

📸 Thank you for the wonderful photos:
Slides 1,2,4,5 John Troxell
Slide 3
Slide 6,7,8 Josue Castro

10/03/2026

ROOTS & RESONANCE: KASAMA × KUYA LORD

A One-Night Filipino Culinary Collaboration presented by OpenTable

This Filipino American History Month, we’re bringing family together.

Kuya Lord is teaming up with Chefs Tim Flores and Genie Kwon of two-Michelin-starred kasama for one special day at the back patio.

We’re bringing the backyard BBQ feeling to the patio, live-fire grilling, long tables, cold drinks, string lights, DJs, good music, and dishes served family-style and passed around the table. The kind of day that feels like a Tuesday at your Tita’s house, full plates and plenty of reasons to gather around the table.

ABOUT KASAMA
Kasama is the Chicago Filipino restaurant from husband-and-wife team Tim Flores and Genie Kwon. Through their bakery and evening tasting menu, they’ve brought their own perspective on Filipino food to the world, rooted in heritage, technique, craft, and heart.

For this one day, they’re bringing that spirit to Los Angeles and cooking alongside our own LordMaynard Llera

Expect grilled meats, seafood, vegetables, and backyard BBQ favorites. Three chefs, three perspectives, coming together through the flavors, memories, and traditions that connect us to home.

For us, this is what Filipino food has always been about: food that brings people together. Food that tells a story. Food that reminds you of home, even when you’re far from it.

📍 Kuya Lord Back Patio
5003 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ Two seatings: 4:30 PM & 8:00 PM

Tickets are limited.

Book through the OpenTable link in our bio or at www.kuyalord.com.

Bring your people. Pull up a chair.
Let’s eat, drink, and celebrate Filipino food together.

Tag the friends you’re bringing to the table.

10/01/2026

October is Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭

Every dish I make carries a story. My family’s, our community’s, and the Filipinos who came before us and made a way for us.

For five years, Melrose has been our home. We’ve been cooking the food we grew up with, pancit chami, lechon kawali, tapsilog, tocilog and more, and sharing it with everyone who walks through our doors. Nothing fancy. Just simple Filipino food, made with heart.

It makes me happy when even non-Filipinos know how to order our Lucenachon, Tocino, Laing and more — and, more importantly, love it.

Food is part of our history. We feed people, we share the table, we make room.

And now, it’s time to push harder and help bring Filipino food even further into the mainstream.

To those who came before us, salamat po. And to everyone who has supported us these past five years and even way before that when we we're still doing pop-ups, maraming salamat.

Kain na! 🇵🇭🧡

— LordMaynard Llera

09/25/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY! Forgotten Island is officially in theaters! We, at Kuya Lord, are so proud of Forgotten Island Movie and everyone behind it. Our own LordMaynard Llera grew up in the province hearing stories of manananggal, kapre, duwende, and tiyanak. . . the same creatures brought to life on the big screen, so this one hits close to home for his family and the Filipino community.

These aren't just spooky bedtime tales. They're part of the fabric of growing up Filipino, passed down from lola to apo, whispered about during blackouts, and debated over who's actually seen one. Seeing them celebrated on the big screen, for the whole world to enjoy, means everything. 💜💜💜

We were honored to celebrate with the directors Januel Mercado Joel Crawford and cast H.E.R. Liza Soberano Dave Franco Lea Salonga Manny Jacinto at the block party a couple weeks back and had them try our Lucenachon Sisig! Thank you Universal Pictures DreamWorks for having us join the party!

The passion, love, and craftsmanship behind this film is real, and it shows in every frame. Go support! This is going to be the best animated movie of the year!

09/25/2026

Almost five years ago, LordMaynard Llera opened the doors to his very first storefront on Melrose Hill with nothing but love, heritage, and a dream.

This summer, our Anniversary Kamayan Series became a love letter to that journey, a chance to bring everyone back to one table, hands and hearts open, sharing dishes Chef personally curated with techniques passed down and perfected, and ingredients chosen with care.

Behind every dish was "bayanihan" in its purest form. Our kitchen team poured themselves into the preparation, our front of house family arranged flowers and cut fruits with the same devotion they'd give their own celebration. And when the food finally spread across the table, guest by guest, dish by dish, something bigger than a meal happened. Strangers became friends, sipping Filipino cocktails and refreshments as they watched a tradition unfold right in front of them.

This Kamayan series was never just about the food. It was Chef's way of honoring five years of a dream made real, and a reminder, to him and to all of us, that none of it would have been possible without the community that showed up, again and again, ever since our pandemic garage pop-up era, to share in our culture and our heritage.

To everyone who joined us at the table. . . thank you for trusting us with this tradition, and for leaving as part of our extended family.

And to the partners who made this feast possible, our deepest gratitude to our friends at OpenTable.

Special thank you to our friends Sanzo, Felicità W**e Company, axr napa valley, SKYDUSTER, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino Official, No Smoking Bar, Sazerac Company, 375 Park Avenue Spirits, Island Pacific Market, mamasitasusa, Santa Monica Seafood Market & Restaurant, Kai Gourmet, Wanderlust Creamery ®, Punch+Company and of course GGIATA for sharing their back patio with us.

Thanks to Jonathan Manimtim for the video coverage and photos.

BUT... the celebration doesn't end here. Next month is Filipino American History Month 🇵🇭, and we're honoring it with something extraordinary. Stay close, this one's going to be unforgettable! Save the date 10/27!

Maraming Salamat po! 🙏🏼

09/19/2026

09/09/2026

SOLD OUT! 🧡

One last feast. One last long table. One last chance to get your hands messy... and you guys filled every seat!

Thank you for all the love and support you’ve shown our Kamayan Series this 2025 summer. We can’t wait to gather with you on Sunday, September 20.

Please note: Kuya Lord will be CLOSED for regular service on September 20. We’ll be serving Kamayan guests only.

Huge heartfelt thanks to OpenTable for featuring our Kamayan Feast and helping us share this tradition with our community!

Sending endless gratitude to all the incredible partners who helped bring this feast to life:
Sanzo | Felicità W**e Company | axr napa valley | SKYDUSTER | Acqua Panna | Sanpellegrino Official |Sazerac Company | 375 Park Avenue Spirits | Island Pacific Market | mamasitasusa | Santa Monica Seafood Market & Restaurant | Kai Gourmet | Wanderlust Creamery ® | GGIATA

Maraming Salamat po!! 🇵🇭