Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly

Filipino restaurant · North Bethesda

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"Chef Javier Fernandez has amassed a massive Maryland following for his signature lechon. With its crispy skin and moist, well-seasoned meat, the roasted pork belly tastes as good out of a to-go container as it does in the store. One could subsist on lechon alone, but don’t miss out on the crispy adobo fried chicken sandwich, lumpia, and bowls full of pancit or grilled adobo chicken on takeout or delivery. This summer, the team debuted Lapu Lapu in Gaithersburg with pan de sal breakfast sandwiches and ube soft serve. Stay tuned for Fernandez’s forthcoming Extra Rice DMV at Chevy Chase’s new food hall." - Pat Padua, Tierney Plumb

Where to Find Fantastic Filipino Food Around D.C.
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5268-H Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895 Get directions

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