Kuya Ja's Lechon Belly
Filipino restaurant · North Bethesda ·
Crispy lechon belly, adobo chicken, lumpia, and pancit bowls
Crispy lechon belly, adobo chicken, lumpia, and pancit bowls
"Called a destination in Rockville for Filipino food and cited among regional Filipino favorites." - Eater Staff
"When I’m dining solo I’ll often be hunched over Papa B’s Fried Rice at Kuya Ja’s." - Adele Chapin
"Kuya Ja is an obvious favorite for its offerings and is on my list of regulars." - Adele Chapin
"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
"On WETA’s new Signature Dish series, I visit Kuya Ja’s Lechon Belly in Rockville to taste Filipino roasted pork belly (lechon belly)." - Tierney Plumb
