Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly

Filipino restaurant · North Bethesda

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"Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly is a Filipino restaurant located outside of Rockville, known for its namesake pork belly dish. The restaurant reopened for takeout during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting its communal feasts into a kinamot takeout special. The restaurant has a tiny space with just 23 seats, which is why it continues to offer takeout only. Kuya Ja’s stands out in the DMV area for its unique trussed, slow-roasted pork belly with lemongrass and garlic, featuring a distinctly crispy skin. Chef Javier Fernandez, who has a background in French cuisine, was inspired by his father and family traditions to start the business. The restaurant has expanded its takeout menu to include lechon manok, a version of rotisserie chicken, which is a popular dish in the Philippines." - Pat Padua

At Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly, Superlative Pork Persists Through the Pandemic - Eater DC

5268-H Nicholson Ln, Kensington, MD 20895 Get directions

kuyajas.com
@kuyaja

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