Modest counter-serve eatery offering lechon belly & other Filipino dishes, plus pastries. Based on 592 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5268-H Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895
Phone: (240) 669-4383
Website: http://kuyajas.com/
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Raisa Hawk
Phenomenal! This is my sister’s favorite neighborhood spot and I completely understand why. Went there for her birthday and got to sample the delicious menu! Best chicken adobo and pancit I’ve ever had. Most amazing and huge lumpias with an abundance of filling. The fili wings tasted a lot like lemon pepper (which is a great thing) but the tamarind flavor was still there. I did not get to try the chorizo burger but hear that it is amazing as well. I am sure the lechon is also awesome but I’m not a pork belly person so I didn’t try it. The mango cake was the best ending to one of the greatest feasts I’ve had. Highly recommend just like everyone else. You will leave happy and wanting more.
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Ann M
The empanada – the flaky pastry outer shell encompasses the meaty curry based filling. Upon the fist bite, you’ll feel and taste the buttery, soft outer layer, followed by a hint of curry flavor meaty filling. The aroma quickly occupies the mouth and you will then nod your head in pleasure while you enjoy this.
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Eimy Bonilla
My pictures aren’t the greatest but that’s ok. We were hungry! Majority of the restaurants were packed because of Mother’s Day so we decided to order food ahead of time and pick up to go.
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Thi Herrera
I stumbled upon Kuya Ja a couple of times when searching for lunch spots in Rockville and noticed that it had great reviews on Google and the food pics looked enticing. I decided to give it a try today and let me tell you, it did not disappoint.
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D P
I haven’t been here in years, but it’s a staple of Rockville. Filipino influences run heavy at kuya ja and they expended their menu considerably from their infant days. I am a minimalist and ordered pork lechon over rice. Note that their “full stack lechon” has extras that the lechon off the combo menu. Being the purist I am, I got lechon over white rice. The buttery pork fat over simple white rice with a hint of tangy sauce hits the soul. It’s pure, clean, and flavorful all at once. The crunchy texture of the pork skin and soft belly meat is an art in itself. It takes years of experience to get this level of production for the masses. I highly recommend getting the pork lechon combo and then work your way around to other menu items.
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Alex Colorado
Great spot for Filipino food! Wanted to originally get lechon in my first visit, but I haven’t had longanisa in a long time, so I ordered their Chorizo-Itlog along with Pork and Shrimp Lumpia. It was delicious! Been meaning to visit for a while and luckily my new office is nearby – looking to go back soon in the future!
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Maggie Crisman
Delicious! I was so excited to try this place because I’d heard such great things about it, and it more than met expectations. This is one of the best lechon places I’ve had!
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Eli
Wow. This place was absolutely amazing and honestly one of the best restaurants I have been to in the Rockville area, and I’ve reviewed a lot of places. I was really craving pork belly, and after waiting on Monday and Tuesday I finally went on Wednesday. It smelled delightful when I walked in and the food was a match for that smell. I got just a half pound of the Lechon belly, and it was probably the most tender meat I’ve ever had. The skin was unreal and has some fat still attached to it which made it one of the better things I’ve eaten. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone in the area as it is absurdly delicious. Price was like $15 for a half pound of meat, but you can get a combo with a side and a drink and slightly less meat for the same price I believe. Everyone should try this place out
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Isaac Higgins
Expectations were exceeded! Typically restaurants similar to this skimp out on their portion sizes, but to my surprise, the portion was generous considering the price. Everything was cooked to perfection, flavorful, and definitely worth the trip!
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Christine Bacsa
Late dinner after work…10mins before closing I ordered the Lechon Kawali bowl. Nice crispy pork belly. The adobo sauce was so delicious, I’d drink it. I also had the gwenie’s pastry ube leche combo cake, which I started eating before my food came. My first time there and plan to go back to try other things on the menu with my family.
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