Kubo Restaurant, formerly Bahay Kubo

This restaurant is our to go place when we want to eat Authentic Filipino Food. The quality of their food is A1 and there’s a lot of Menu Selection from Veggies to Meat to Seafood and they have BBQ Skewers too. I tried different Filipino Restaurant but this place stands the most… some food in other restaurants looks good but when you eat it you will just say “It’s okay food but you will not come back unless that place is the last option” but this place you will look forward to be here again ordering your food 😃👍. Here in Kubo Restaurant everything is freshly made and the service is tough notch- very friendly & smiling people and welcoming 😀😃. Also, if you are craving for known Filipino Dishes especially during breakfast time which I do 😀 they have a good selections like Tapsilog, Bangsilog, Tocilog, Cornedsilog (Corned Beef), etc. I normally passed by this area when I used to live in Los Angeles to pickup breakfast before going to work. The place is clean and well maintained. I highly recommend this restaurant because you can’t go wrong with the food and you won’t waste your money. They do catering too and they have an outside function area that I think you can rent for your next special occasions.

Ordered 2 combo of half rice n half pancit with menudo.. The other one was rice with Paksiw na pata..

Kubo is a quaint little restaurant that's very reminiscent of what you would call a Karinderia in the Philippines. The food was absolutely delicious, and the people working there was so so kind and generous 💕 I would definitely go here regularly if I was living in the area.

1 1/2 minute read: KUBO is under new corporate ownership, we were told yesterday when we went there for TAKE OUT. WE WERE SHOCKED TO LEARN, the Previous owner whom we knew well, had passed away 3 years ago and her restaurant was sold. It use to be called BAHAY KUBO. YESTERDAY was the first time we were back after maybe 4-5 years. Well, the food was good. No complaints. They have many entrees to choose from. Parking is tight, when any is available. Street parking is easy to find. But all in all, the new management is doing a fine job. Thanks.

Fantastic Philippino Restaurant, have Been A customer with them For Close to A decade Now. .over Far & stopped By Today For the usual I used to get Years Ago. Very welcoming environment, Food is Still Delicious,brought me Fond Memories. Staff Is Very Respectful Eager To Satisfy Me As A customer. I highly recommend this Restaurant 👌

Food is delicious and buffet style offers a big variety about 30 items and many sweets that feel authentic from Philippines

Great tasting food! Was everything I was hoping for. Our food was amazing. Very welcoming staff. I got to sample before I decided. Then, I couldn’t decide. Gotta try it if your in the area.

I'm giving a 🌟 stars for the food. But my over all experience. Its cafeteria style, self serve, the staff is not as friendly, depending i guess if their in a good mood to be friendly. I been here five times. There's a few times that I run into a friendly staff and theirs a times that is not. Not very consistent. Very consistent with food. They have bathroom fairly decent, parking is easy depending on the time of day.

Tucked into the heart of Historic Filipinotown, Bahay Kubo feels like stumbling into your tita's kitchen--warm, unpretentious, and brimming with that unmistakable scent of simmering stews that'll make any homesick Pinoy (or curious foodie) feel right at home. This turo-turo gem has been dishing out love since the '80s, and one bite of their classics will have you hooked faster than a karaoke duet gone wrong. The Steam Table Magic Eyeball the lineup of stewy wonders under the glass: creamy kare-kare with its peanutty hug, spicy bicol express bubbling in coconut milk, tangy sinigang that's sour-sweet perfection, or hearty caldereta slow-cooked to tender glory. Point at what calls to you, and the friendly staff--total pros with smiles as big as their portions--will hook you up with the name and deets. No menu stress, just pure, made-with-love Filipino soul food. Portions? Generous enough to share (or not--your call). And yeah, it's on par with Dollar Hits' steam table game, but with a side of that quiet, homey vibe. Vibe & Logistics Grab-and-go for your busy day, or snag a spot in the modestly decorated dining area--think simple tables, warm lighting, and zero pretension. It's the ideal low-key first-date spot: whisper sweet nothings over okoy (crispy shrimp fritters) without the chaos of a parking-lot BBQ bash. Parking? Easy-peasy in the lot out back, and it doesn't turn into a madhouse, so you can actually chill. Affordable prices keep it real--expect to leave full and happy without breaking the bank. Why It's a Must In a neighborhood bursting with flavor, Bahay Kubo stands out for its unique twists on classics (that inhaw baboy grilled pork? Smoky heaven) and staff that treat you like family. If Dollar Hits is the rowdy block party, this is the intimate family reunion--both slaying the HiFi scene with different energies. Swing by, savor the stews, and let Filipinotown wrap you in its hug.

Not very many parking spots. It was also pretty small inside with a large patio area for parties or private events but it's super hot in there even with the various fans going. Good food and good service. We didn't have complaints on the dishes that were being served and the plate we ate. A hidden gem in historic Filipinotown in LA!

I have seen their video reviews on Instagram so I had to try it. I got a two item combo. OMG! The lechon kawali (deep fried pork belly) here is just as bomb as my #1 favorite place, Kiko's in Artesia. I thought I would ever find a better place. This place also makes their lechon sauce from scratch and it's yummy! The Filipino fried chicken was totally better than Max's Restaurant. For some reason every Filipino fried chicken place except for this one always has dried out chicken. Their chicken here is perfectly crisp and juicy inside. With your combo you also get a small sinigang (soup) that is also good as well.

My cousin had their baby shower at the restaurant a few months ago, and we loved the food! So we had to have them cater for our own baby shower, and kudos to them for traveling to Rowland Heights for us! Staff is always so friendly and truly treat you like family. They took care of everything including the tray stands to keep the food warm. Their food is consistently delicious and authentic, and I highly recommend them for your catering needs! Or if you're just craving Filipino food

A HIDDEN GEM FOR AMAZING FILIPINO FOOD PROS------ Food: Everything we had was delicious and we basically got one of each item haha beef, pork, fish all fresh and tasted amazing Service: Warm and friendly service with family owned vibes. Atmosphere: Plenty of tables to sit and eat whether inside or outside in a relaxed atmosphere CONS--- Nothing!

Their food is always good. So convenient! Always a staple in the community! They increased their catering prices to keep up with the rest of the country. But still worth purchasing buying!

Food is always so good. The service and workers here are always amazing. But the parking isn't the best.

Always a quality stop and warm service. I do find the food a little less oily and more tasty than the other buffet-like Filipino food on the row. I'm never disappointed. I always stop here first. I like that you get a free sabaw. Price point is solid!

Dope spot my family and I had the pleasure of stumbling upon!!! Great food!! Great atmosphere !!! Next time we are in LA, we are def eating here again!!!!!

Service was excellent... Food was really tasty. And price for one item combo was reasonable.. The restaurant was clean..

1 1/2 minute read: We've (Jocelyn and I) have been steady Customers since the late '80s. The original Owner knew us well. Now, the new management wouldn't know us from anyone else and that's OK. ON a previous YELP account (I had), KUBO was featured many'a'time. I had tons of KUBO photos. However, I dropped YELP but eventually decided to come back and all of the THOUSANDS ofphotos, reviews and comments, YELP claims I cannot get back, so I began (again) from scratch. Kubo is now more known than before. I featured KUBO on GOOGLE, as well as on YELP.

I live down the street from here, and have bought a few items here and there over the past 12 years. I never write a review bc I never have had a really good experience as a customer. I've been (whether on purpose or not) over charged more than a few times, and when I point it out they've corrected it, but happened to many times to make me feel like it's not on purpose. Anyways.... I went in today to grab something for my family, and to my surprise I actually had a pleasant experience. To whoever hired Joe, you made a good move. He was friendly, and offered great customer service experience. If I were a new customer I'd comeback just based on that.

My wife and I came here for a repast when a friend's mother passed on. My wife and I both have Filipino friends and we have a somewhat limited knowledge of their native cuisine such as lumpia and pansit noodles. I am more adventurous and have tried different things like lechon and crispy pata. My wife was in the mood for lumpia and pansit so we came to Kubo for an early dinner. It's very casual and food is in steamer trays like a takeout Chinese restaurant. My wife found her pansit and rice and ordered some chicken on skewers. I had some Panoy style fried chicken, pork lechon and rice with spare ribs in a creamy bbq style sauce. We enjoyed our dinner and the price was reasonable. The food was tasty and satisfying. The woman behind the counter was very pleasant and patient with us as we decided on what to order. They had numerous selections and she graciously offered us samples when we asked about an item. Her patience and congeniality made us feel welcomed and put us at ease while ordering. Even with others in line, she didn't rush us. Overall it was a pleasant dining experience and we enjoyed some cuisine that is really not so foreign to us. We will definitely go back for more Filipino delicacies.

Friendly staff. You feel welcome as you come in. Bahay Kubo has been an institution in Hi-Fi. I am glad that it is still here. Food as always is good

I cant say enough good things about Kubo restaurant in Los Angeles. We had my mother-laws 86 birthday there & it was one of the best expierences in terms of dealing with the establishment when hosting a party. Jojo the owner took good care of us, everything was hassle free & the food that we ordered was delicious. We highly recommend this venue if you are hosting a party.

Food is good and always a pleasant service. I come here every now and then to grab breakfast for me and my coworkers because I've known the restaurant since I set foot here in the US. Always gives me the feel-at-home vibes every time.

We ordered from Kubo Restaurant's catering menu and they were all so tasty!! Our guests loved them. Since I live in the SF Bay Area and the party was for my daughter's graduation in Los Angeles, we coordinated by phone. They delivered at the events place and everything came out perfect. So pleased with the owner, Jojo and his team for the great tasting and wonderfully presented dishes. Thank you! Except for the chafing dishes in the video, all the dishes: mechado, pancit, etc., desserts: leche flan, cassava cake came from Kubo Restaurant. Highly recommended for your next party.

All of your Filipino favorites are still here and it's still as good as you remember. Order at the counter and seat yourself. Indoor seating is still limited but there is patio seating. My favorite two item combo is the adobo (chicken or pork depending on what's available) and the sour yet savory sinigang soup. The fried chicken skin is a treat too. There's a good selection of food so be sure to ask if you don't know what you're looking at. Parking can be tough but street parking should be fine.

I only go here with co-workers since this is close to work. It's been a long time since we last went here, and a lot has changed. The first thing we noticed was the interior. It actually looks cleaner and more decent than before. We also noticed the outside patio is different. It is more inviting and by the looks of it can accommodate a party or get together. It comes complete with a raised stage with some decors. The food looks good as always. The price, though, seems like it increased a lot. I got the combo of rice, pork sinigang and pinakbet while my friend (who I paid for as well since she treated me the other day) got a combo of rice, chicken and pork adobo and deep fried liempo. Oh, and she got a can of coke Zero, too. All that cost $37 something. All thr food we had were perfectly made and tasted flavorful. I hate eating salty food and these weren't salty at all. The food tasted exactly what they're supposed to taste (I know since I am a filipino). The staff were nice and never made us feel rushed. We will definitely be back here again. I am happy to have filipino food after a long time.

I asked hubby to take me to a Filipino Restaurant. We ended up at Bahay Kubo in L.A. We got there about 10:30 am. My first impression of the place was that it looked clean inside. Also, we were greeted with a smile. We were hungry so it was nice that there was a good selection of "ulam" (food) ready! Everything looked good. I opted for the "Tocino"(marinated pork) and fried rice with eggs. I also got a side of adobo squid. Hubby got fish wrapped in banana leaves and pork sinigang. The food was so delicious. We really enjoyed our meal and liked the vibe of the place. We've been to many Filipinos restaurants, but this is by far the best place we've eaten at in a long time. Looking forward to going back. Thank you Bahay Kubo! See you soon!

Their food does not look like they're freshly made. There is a queue to place one's "turo-turo" order (very much a Filipino thing). I was next in line. I was bypassed by the food server. The place has a fake upscale ambiance.

$$ - Casual My favorite stop for Filipino BBQ. Everytime I am in the area, I make sure to stop here. Parking lot can only accommodate less than 10 cars, but there is parking on the street. Restaurant can get crowded during lunch, but a lot of places to sit inside. There was even an outdoor patio section if you prefer to eat outside. I noticed they have updated their menu and some signs inside. A lot of filipino food selections. When you walk to the counter, you select your combo. I always get 2 BBQ pork sticks and 1 chicken stick, rice and a side of vinegar. If you are in the area and like filipino BBQ or filipino dishes, this is the place for you.

The food was good but it didn't worth the amount of money I had to pay for it. It would help the customers out, if they had a menu or the price listed for the food items. Also, it would help a first time customer like myself out if I knew they offered a combo plate and free soup with the order.

Bahay Kubo.. Man, this restaurant has been around for decades. If you're seeking home cooked Filipino dishes, this is the place to go in the Historic Filipino Town area. The servings here are served cafeteria style. Two or three items and a few scoops of rice. Two item combo is under $9 which isn't too bad. Dishes here are traditional and vary from day to day though they do have lechon (roasted pork belly) on a regular basis. Served in cubes, it makes it easy to eat and most pieces are crispy and with skin. Mostly served at room temperature but you can ask for it to be heated up. Kare kare, a peanut butter, stew is also pretty good here, except, that it's not served with oxtail but still good nonetheless. I also tried the tocino but was overly marinated and overcooked to my liking. Also a bit too greasy to my liking. Overall, not a bad spot if you're seeking home cooked style Filipino food. Otherwise, try Ma'Am Sir for watered down Filipino dishes.

Great customer service and bbq sticks with glass noodles are my favorite. My husband likes the fried chicken but it was a little overpriced for the taste. Wish they would label the food so I could try something new.

A lot of improvement, the food is better tasting than before 8 years ago. Service is faster. New lights and wall paint is better for the ambiance.

I catered lumpia platters from them for a screening event I hosted. Such good lumpia, we kept getting compliments on the flavor!

Lots of variety and really good traditional Philippine food. The hours close early and some dishes may be to exotic or to salty for some palettes. They have many choices so you will find something you like. Plates are affordable and the service is very friendly.

Bahay Kubo has Filipino comfort food when you don't have anyone making Filipino food at home, dining with your Filipino family or friends, or going to a Filipino party. If you have easy access to Filipino food, it's kind of hard to pay that much at Bahay Kubo for what you're getting. Well, I don't, so every now and then I have some Filipino food. They're one of the few places I go to for Bicol Express and other than that I usually get BBQ pork skewers and a dish like kaldereta or adobo, depending on my mood. It's a point-point joint with food waiting for customers to choose, so some items won't taste freshly cooked or might be lukewarm. I have already been several times and will visit again. They have limited parking and probably street parking. Bring cash.

Kris is great! Makes Bahay Kubo a very welcoming place for the community. Their dishes are always super flavorful and they keep their entree line fresh. I especially like their apritada and kaldereta. Good stop for a warm nourishing meal or a little fried snack (okoy/shrimp fritters or fried quail eggs on a stick or good ole piece of fried chicken) or barbecue. Especially if you're super hungry and cannot wait to eat! You just point out what you want (turo turo style) and it can be in your belly within 5 minutes.

My new favorite Filipino restaurant. The place is big. They have their own parking lot. They a lot of variety of food which is I love. Every Sunday night I come here with my friend to eat isaw, bbq, hot dog on a stick and etc. it's only a $1. They will grill it for you and serve it hot. You can eat inside the restaurant or you can take it to go. If I don't come on a Sunday I come here on the weekdays during lunch time to get some of my favorite Filipino food. I had the kare-kare, crispy pata, ukoy, munggo, suman and many more. I love all the food they serve and they give you big portion too. Also, get the melon juice!! Omg! It Sooo good! Very refreshing and sweet! :) Nevertheless, they have excellent customer service! All the workers here are very nice and they will help you and answer all your questions. They get busy sometimes so bare with them if they can't accommodate you. The only complain I have is some of the food is pricey.

This is my favorite Filipino restaurant in the historic Filipino town. I've been coming here for decades. The service and food quality is great and consistent. My family's go to are sinigang, okoy, fresh lumpia vegetables (without wrapper), bangus, caldereta, and their breakfast combos. Ambiance is homey.

My mom and I were in LA visiting my aunt and uncle and they wanted to eat here and as much as my mom and I didn't want to eat here, my aunt still wanted to so we had no choice. Parking in this location sucks, the parking lot only has like 7 parking spots and then there's neighborhood parking. As you walk in the place, it's a typical cafeteria style restaurant and totally has that Filipino vibe, as if you were in the Philippines. Good thing I ate before coming here because none of the food looked appetizing to me at all. My mom cooks better Filipino food here too. I ended up getting Halo halo since I was almost full. Their halo halo is one of the worst halo halos I've ever ate before. The ice is not even soft and not shaved good. The ice is basically the size of little ice hails and biting them down was pretty hard. They also put a scope or cookies and cream ice cream on top which my mom and I found totally weird, ask any Filipino, cookies and cream ice cream on top of halo halo is a weird combo. Their jelly/bottom toppings were pretty bland and the taste was bleh to me. Over all I didn't finish my halo halo drink. My uncle also commented something about their sisig, their sisig looks burnt and has a lot of black stuff on it and didn't look good but my uncle still ate it since he was hungry and his comment was it smelled and looked nasty but it was still good. Overall. I'm not going to go back to this location.

"Bahay Kubo" which translates to a small village hut in the Philippines, a nostalgic place that reminds most Filipino's of the old times, of simplicity, family and sharing stories and simple good food... ...Bahay Kubo Restaurant (BKR) is okay, quality of food really depends on what time you arrive, I wish it had more consistency, love it or hate it, that's just how the wind blows in here. In fairness to BKR majority of the food is fine, not exceptional but okay, I personally like the Filipino Menudo, "Sinigang na baboy" - It's a tamarind base clear sour soup with vegetables and hefty chunks of pork (the fattier the better - trust me! that blubber gives this dish tons of flavor) The Afritada (Chicken stew) and Kare-Kare (Ox tail in peanut sauce) are among the real stand-outs...all these dishes are (and must be) served with rice. I guess my main complain in the many times I've been here is that the food really lacks consistency, not sure if it's the time that it's been sitting in the tray or just a different cook from time to time, if there's a saving grace for the occasional not so tasty food is that in all the times I've been here, the people behind the counter have been really nice, sometimes too nice that they tend to make too much "chika" (chit-chat) with their customers. I also appreciate the free soup (just ask for it) especially when I'm ordering a freshly fried fish "Galunggong or Gigi" or the deep fried Tilapia or "Bangus" (milk fish) with a serving of garlicky rice!..hmm yum! Overall, I think Bahay Kubo Restaurant is okay, it is like your neighborhood family restaurant, nothing fancy nor anything to brag about but definitely gives you a glimpse of the many unexplored Filipino dishes that many are just now discovering. Have an open mind and an open taste palate, who knows - Bahay Kubo Restaurant might have something to tickle those discriminating taste buds. "Kain na!" Time to eat!

Owner is very rude like the staff food very average they probably p mixed old food to new cooked ones. Salty and oily. Owner can be a little nicer to customers

We have been going to this resto/fast food on and off. The food choices are limited. No dinuguan and not many veggie choices at this resto. But the beef,chicken, and breakfast choices are good. You get your quick fix of Filipino food here. They have BBQ daily. Reasonable price. Limited and small parking lot. The place was recently renovated. It looks clean and more ambient.

2 stars and I will say it again, I know quality Filipino food! I have known this place for a long time and we came here for a real Filipino breakfast after a race. We looked for the "SILOG" dishes. First of all, their garlic fried rice was bland and was missing the toasted garlic flavor. Disappointing! And since I heart fish, I got the fried milk fish. Ideally, this should be marinated in vinegar with garlic and pepper for overnight or longer before fried. But this one was just a plain salted milk fish. Were you kidding me? Despite the friendliness and attentiveness of the owner, giving us extra sweet mango for dessert.....for free, I will judge this Pinoy restaurant for the food quality. Period. Apparently, men's restroom had no toilet liners. This place can earn more stars. (If only,they read these reviews.)

Owner and cook was so skilled! True home cooking, great prices. Sad to hear she passed. Place will be missed.

service (1/5) star. they could be rude at some point and don't know how to interact with their guest Food quality (4/5) they have a good variety of filipino food but if you are non filipino expect them to be greasy. Price (2/5) each entrees is a little bit too pricey. DOLLAR HITS is another Filipino restaurant next two blocks is a little bit cheaper Good food but bad experienced

Now closed on Mondays. Ever since the demise of the original owner, this place could not maintain its food quality and service.

My favorite here is the Filipino-style spaghetti. Their halo halo isn't all that great so I suggest you get another type of dessert. Depending on what day you go, BE AWARE of some of their dishes containing tooo much oil in it. They'll have times where someone is scooping out oil from them and almost filling their large cup. The place is indoors and outdoors and do fit large parties. It's a small nice place that reminds you of the Philippines and whatnot. I think it needs a little furniture upgrade though. The people are great and most definitely go to.

Have always wanted to try this place since it's close to work. I ordered chicken adobo over the phone. For the price, I expected a larger portion. Since it didn't come with rice, I decided to get a combo lunch (lechon and pancit) just for the rice. Ladies weren't exactly friendly, just basic business. Not sure why this place was popular, food was just okay. It might have been better in the past. Sorry, I won't be going back.

Food was great! I loved their crispy lechon. Will definitely come back and order again.

Fellow Yelpers, Sad to advice Mommy Lucing (owner and a dear friend) passed on in January 2019 of a sudden unexpected heart attack. My sincere condolence to her immediate and extended family. She will be missed!!! My / our prayers for the repose of her soul. Thank you for providing us with an iconic resto based on sheer gut, strength and vision of a proud Filipino. Your legacy will carry on forever within the Filipino community. I will forever be proud of you. Much love!!! Nash Nash

Very good tasty food. Restaurant and it's furnitures need update. Large servings. Friendly staff. Always have music on

I ordered the Lechon and I literally got just cubes of fat .. NO MEAT JUST CUBES OF FAT... I know it sounds unbelievable so I have attached a picture ... I paid 10+ for something inedible ..

This place is an institution in Historic Filipinotown. I've been a big fan of this place for decades. I can't begin to tell you how many meals I've consumed at this place. I plan to consume many more!

Always a place to go when missing your Nanay' s cooking... Staff are always happy to help. Salamat po.

Food was good! I had the lechon and sisig. So flavorful and delicious. They have their own parking lot, so you don't have to worry about parking. The reason for not 5 stars is they're not that hospitable. I don't speak Tagalog and I kept asking what everything was. Still good food!