Bona Ventura

East Hollywood, Melrose Ave · Los Angeles

Kuya Lord

World cuisineLocals' pick

James Beard Award-winning chef Lord Maynard Llera's counter-service Filipino cafe, born as a pandemic pop-up: lucenachon (roast pork belly), garlic prawns and pancit chami.

Address
5003 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Hours
Tue-Thu 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:00; Fri-Sun 11:00-15:30, 17:00-21:00; closed Mon (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 50 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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Good to know

  • Share a signature tray (it feeds two) and add pancit chami
  • About four tables: come at opening or around 7pm on weekdays for easier parking
  • Closed Monday and between lunch and dinner

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