Spoon & Pork

It is a modern Filipino comfort food restaurant in LA! We ordered - Adobe Pork Belly ( so soft & juicy! ) - Patita ( highly recommend! Slow cooked deep fried pork shank with chili garlic glaze ) - Laing ( coconut taro leaves with pieces of trout and Thai chili ) - Pancit Canton - Adobo Rice ( so flavorful! ) - Calamansi Juice Our favorites are the Patita and adobo pork belly, the pork belly melts in your mouth and the patita is so crispy and juicy. They don't come with rice - rice is extra order - other than that everything is flavorful and good presentation! Service is fast and the interior is clean.

Really great quality food. From the tasty mushrooms in a perfect consistency sauce to the tender bistek. This place is a fun Filipino hot spot on Sawtelle! The Brussel sprouts, lumpia, pancit and adobo will fill you up! Portions are family style. Highly recommend!

This Filipino restaurant is a must-visit if you like Filipino food. We had Calamansi juice, Pork Belly lunch. An exquisite lunch. Very tasty. Pork belly was well cooked. The sauce was sweet and tangy. I definitely and 2nd visit

Our first time eating at this location today for lunch. We’ve gone to the one in Sunset and the food there is great. But here, not so much… We ordered the sinigang and the sisig. The sisig had bits of hard pieces that’s inedible in it… it also tasted old and burned. It did not taste fresh at all! It was warm when we got it like it was microwaved and had that bitter taste. The chicharon was also stale. My mom hardly ate any of it and sisig is her favorite dish. She’s a filipina mom and didn’t take it home!!! That’s how bad it was. The sinigang same thing it tasted microwaved. The spare ribs looks like it was cooked in the oven a while back it was a bit rough and did not taste fresh. They just put the meat on top of the microwaved soup. That’s what it tastes like. Hardly sour at all like a sinigang should be. It was so bland my mom asked for fish sauce. She liked her cucumber calamansi drink and my bottled mango juice was ok. So dissapointed Bec I love the location on sunset, but it looks like quality doesn’t matter anymore here. Nothing in our experience justified their prices. We won’t be coming back. P.s. the server said the gratuity of 15% is automatically added in the bill. When we got the bill it’s actually 18%. 18% for their lackluster service.

Lively little place but not so busy that we couldn’t get in on a Sunday night. Delicious food ! Love the garlic rice and pork belly.

I love this place! So good. I got the lechon with white rice and fried egg. Definitely satisfied my cravings Service was excellent. Very friendly staff. Nice ambiance with dim lighting and modern seating and decor. Decent amount of seating. Parking is horrible though might need to walk a bit. Other than that you'll enjoy.

Pork Belly is VERY yummy. Recommend. Brussel Sprouts - 6/10 good not life changing Tocino- 10/10 no notes Garlic rice- 9/10 we love it Patina- nice spice, very juicy. 8.5/10 Chicken wings - great, sauce is good, addicting. Could be dry on a bad day. 8.5/10

I've had Filipino food many places including the Phillipines.. and can actually cook it very well. I came a skeptic. The Food is exceptional. Lumpia is such a classic and theirs is perfect. The patita pork shank is a share plate that should not be missed. The chicharon skin.. The rich chili garlic sauce.. It's stunning. then Grab some garlic or adobo rice with it. Service is spot on. I will be back with certainty.

So yummy! Super affordable and delicious :) Recommend sharing everything family style so you can try everything!

SUCH good food, every item is a hit and very affordable given the massive portion sizes. Come hungry! Very good service and ambiance is vibey.

The best quality meat for such a good price. The potatoes and the petita are consistently so rich and savory. We've tried lots of things on the menu and everything has been a hit! One of my favorite places.

JUST AS GOOD AS MY MOMS! I took my family to Spoon and Pork just last mother's day and we were so amazed by the selection of food, casual comforting ambiance, and such friendly service. My mom is usually such a snob about filipino cuisine that's been overhyped and overpriced, but the food at Spoon and Pork stays traditional enough, but still elevated that it is WORTH it. I dream about their chicken inasal, a couple times a week

TL/DR: No. Just. No. Went on a date here, both of us heard the place was promising. As we got in (sun evening, kinda slow at maybe half capacity) we were greeted and offered to sit. We headed to a 4 person table to have the extra space so we could order a few things and taste around the menu but we were quickly corrected to sit at a 2 person table for reasons that were simply lost in the older gentleman's mumblings - fine by us, we'll just not order that much (saved us really - maybe he knew what our experience was going to be like ) So we end up ordering lumpia Shanghai to start, a couple of meat dishes plus a couple fried rice (bring generic on purpose: see further), then we ask about the dessert "food for the gods" which the kitchen "might be out of" but it would be looked into (never got back to us on that but probably fine that we didn't try it: again, see further) So the food comes out in one of the most disorganized fashions I've witnessed in a long time: the main dishes come out first and by the time we're halfway done with the meal we ask about the lumpia/appetizer and we're told it's going to be "checked on" aka it was forgotten. So that comes out as a finisher rather than an appetizer. At this point the experience with the place has been lack luster at best (realistically: quite poor) so let's just get down to talking about the food because that's what you're here for and you should learn of my suffering before remotely considering going here. And before you dismiss this and consider taking someone here, at least let them read this in their own terms so you both/all have the same info going in. Because if your friend is like me (improbable but not impossible), you're going to get judged and likely outloud over drink if you make it that far. So much as I write this for them - I'm also writing this for you: don't shortchange yourself like that. So then..As someone who isn't that familiar with the cuisine, I had strong hopes this spot would be a great reference to what the cuisine should/could taste like. Ultimately, this spot is not that place. For the formality of it: I had the sisig: Texture-wise it's what you'd expect (to that point it was cooked well) however to say it was "poorly" seasoned would be a compliment - it was so very-very-very bland (the fact I have to use 3 very's to describe the absence of flavor is comical yet comical and depressing). The fried rice: Bland - yes it had garlic in it but not all of it was fried well (how do you undercook frying chopped garlic at this level?) and had zero seasoning/salt (so just oily rice with under cooked garlic...paired with oily chopped meat with a side of...wait for it: nothing). "What about the lumpia?" You might ask. Probably the best part of the experience in the sense that it convinced me that I wouldn't give this place a second go. It was cooked well (hard to mess up frying something - oh wait) but seasoning was so non-existent outside of the dipping sauce and that was clearly straight from the bottle/jar. Like if you're making an egg roll or dumpling-adjacent item: season the filling! It takes a whole sprinkle (literally!) So here's a take away: if you want to pay overpriced, under seasoned food, and pay the forced 18% tip (this is advertised and I don't mind this if everything lives up to an agreeable standard...so for this instance, I do mind) - this place has you covered. It'll remind you that there are other options in the same plaza/just a door or two down that will give you a much better experience (we did just that and had an amazingly pleasant time at the cash only sushi place I had been wanting to check out) Another note (not baked into the star count of this review) worth mentioning is my date, who is Filipino (this is not the note), did not agree on the culinary direction/take of this place as it did not "remotely represent what you'd have at any other Filipino restaurant." She did go as far as to use the word "embarrassing" and would not be okay on introducing her parents to this spot. So take the hearsay word from me: don't embarrass yourself to your family by bringing them here. Just go buy some vegetable oil from the market and take turns licking the cap: same experience sans (French for "without") the 18% gratuity

*sigh* Alright, I hate critiquing my brethren like this but for the sake of improvement and wanting more Filipino restaurants to be seen in public, let's just rip this bandaid off. We came in on a Sunday night. Lumpia shanghai was inconsistently seasoned, we got some good seasoning + salt in some parts, and in other parts couldn't taste it. Bistek needed more onion and savoriness to the sauce and didn't need the higher quality cut of beef. It completely changed the flavor profile of the dish, and for me, it made it something completely different. Garlic rice needed some salt. These notes weren't brought up to the server bc of how disappointed I felt in the moment, but I know the owners read low-star reviews, so owners, take these notes what you will. I believe in the potential of new Filipino restaurants, and want them to succeed in the already competitive space for Asian restaurants in LA. I believe in Spoon & Pork's menu. But unfortunately, my experience really soured any motivation to give them another try. Best of luck to the restaurant.

I like Spoon and Pork because of their best-selling Patita and Kare Kare. However, I only gave them 3 stars due to poor service. I left work early to have a late lunch with my daughter, knowing they close at 3:00 pm. I arrived at 2:10, but the server told me they would close in 5 minutes. Their posted hours clearly state they are open until 3:00 pm. She then put up the "closed" sign and locked the door. I sat down and ordered four items: Patita, Kare Kare, Sisig, and garlic rice. The server took my order, but while I was still waiting for my food, she brought me the bill to pay at 2:20 pm. It was obvious she was in a hurry to clock out. When my daughter arrived, the server unlocked the door but told her they were already closed--even though it was only around 2:25. I noticed people outside still wanting to come in, but the server had already marked the restaurant as closed. The food, as always, was good and delicious. However, I noticed the server kept checking her watch, clearly waiting for us to leave. Two of the kitchen staff came out to take a break, and the server asked one of them if he would stay inside. When he said yes, she pointed to our table and said, "They've already paid, and I need to leave now." She rushed out but told us we could ask him for a to-go box if we needed one. They could have served more customers after us if the server hadn't closed the restaurant early.

We ordered their breakfast. It was delicious. Garlic-fried rice with adobo-pork belly, and fried eggs. The service was borderline unwelcoming. And worse, for our table of two, they charged outright the 18% tip in the check. And there was no conspicuous sign anywhere stating that they would do that. We would have paid 18% anyway (or maybe 15% in this particular case). In addition, the place was practically empty during our visit. So it's not like the server was overworked. Or maybe she was doing something in the kitchen. Nevertheless. we've never been at any restaurant where the tip is included in the check for a party of two. For all its worth, the place was clean with a decent decor. We'll probably come back because we are giving the poor service the benefit of the doubt (i.e., maybe she was having a bad day).

It is a modern Filipino comfort food restaurant in LA! We ordered - Adobe Pork Belly ( so soft & juicy! ) - Patita ( highly recommend! Slow cooked deep fried pork shank with chili garlic glaze ) - Laing ( coconut taro leaves with pieces of trout and Thai chili ) - Pancit Canton - Adobo Rice ( so flavorful! ) - Calamansi Juice Our favorites are the Patita and adobo pork belly, the pork belly melts in your mouth and the patita is so crispy and juicy. They don't come with rice - rice is extra order - other than that everything is flavorful and good presentation! Service is fast and the interior is clean.

Our group enjoyed our visit to Spoon & Pork. The service was quick and kind. They accommodated our large group and out tables together, brought all dishes out family-style, and cleaned up quickly to make sure the tables weren't chaotic. We enjoyed all of the food but preferred some dishes over others. The noodles, rice dishes, and Brussel sprouts were sooo good! Some of the dishes lacked slightly in flavor, but generally, it was all delicious. Parking can be tough here if you can't get into their lot. There's street parking in the area, but before 6 pm, you need a permit for some of the streets. There's a few lots around the area if you don't mind walking a little bit. :)

Spoon & Pork is a modern Filipino comfort food restaurant. No wait for a Friday night dinner in Sawtelle, so that was a plus. For two, we got the lumpia shanghai, brussels sprouts, patita, and garlic rice to share. Lumpia Shanghai - Crispy! We got charged $1 for additional sauce when they initially gave us very little to start with. Other than that, good appetizer. Brussels Sprouts - A bit too burnt, leaving a little bitter after taste. Very crunchy though! Patitia - The best part of the meal. Slow cooked pork in a chili garlic glaze. I enjoyed the skin the most as it was so crispy. It did have a strong pork smell (not a fan of). Do note that there is a 18% gratuity for all bills. Overall, not a perfect meal but pretty good Filipino food!

9/10 Overall: this was my first time at a sit down Filipino restaurant and all I have to say is wow. Their food was not only beautifully plated but tasted so flavorful. Everything was seasoned perfectly and tasted amazing! I loved the ambiance of the place and would def visit again. Patita $27: 5/5 the skin was perfectly crispy and the meat was so juicy. This was a fried pork shank and everything about it was heavenly. The chili garlic glaze pulled it all together! Adobo pork belly $22: 4/5 the flavors of this sauce were so rich and the pork belly was so tender. My only concern with this one was that it was a bit expensive for the amount they gave us. Chicken Inasal $15: 3.5/5 this was a Filipino grilled chicken that came with 3 leg and thigh pieces. This was super delicious with the sauces they gave us but weren't as flavorful as the other two dishes we had.

I came today and was craving for Filipino food. The presentation was nice and I actually enjoyed everything I ordered . It satisfied my craving and it is delicious. I think the price is reasonable since everything really is more expensive these days. I did see that they automatically add the 18% gratuity fee but I believe you can edit it if you wanted .i was lucky to get parking at 5:30 pm today but it can also be hard when it is busy. The servers were very attentive and I definitely can see myself coming here again if I am in the area. The restaurant is clean and has a good simple decor.

Initially I was very frustrated because of the wait time and seating arrangements. But it soon became clear that I was hangry. I never tried Philippino food before until this place and it did not disappoint. The frustration in the wait was quickly rectified by the immediate food coming out. The eggplant salad. The beef and the pork fried were all amazing. Check out the photos

Ambiance: it's located in a crowded plaza in Sawtelle, parking could be challenge here, lack of maintenance, broken restroom Service: friendly although slow, self served utensils and water, and it took a while to place the order Food: delicious overall, big emphasis on pork dishes Patita - ***** slow cooked-deep fried pork shank, chili garlic glaze, a mush have here, rich in textures, so crispy outside and juicy inside, well seasoned with layers of flavors, highly recommend Adobo Fork Belly - **** slow cooked, adobo glaze, garlic confit, soft texture, recommend Sisig - **** hashed pork jowl, ears & belly, slow cooked & smoked on the grill, topped with chicharron, pickled onions & fresno, mixed flavors and crunchy texture, recommend Annato Rice - *** annatto schmaltz, garlic, shallots Atchara - ** pickled green papaya, so so Price: moderate portions and affordable prices, expect $25+ per person for a quick meal

I have been looking for a chance to try Pinoy cuisine after finding out that I am 5% Filipino. Finally I was able to do so while searching a place for quick lunch in Sawtelle. The Michelin starred restaurant is in the middle of a plaza with dozen other restaurants and we almost missed due to its subdue store front. The restaurant décor is simple with quite friendly staff who brought us the menu right away, they even have a picture menu which is very helpful for those who are visiting the dinner for the first time. Here we go with the dishes: The Papita was great and in my opinion it is a must order dish. The skin is crispy, the meat is tender and well-seasoned with an exquisite garlic sauce. Kare Kare was also pretty good with its soft meat and simmered vegetables. However the main attraction is the sauce which has a wonderful mixture of seasoning with hint of peanut. The only downside is the price which is on the higher end. The chicken legs were perfect grilled and the price was really reasonable. Both garlic and adobo rice side orders were also quite nicely done and great complement to the main dishes. Just a head up: 18% gratuity is included. Overall a 5 star experience.

When we saw the menu, we were very excited to try this place out. We are always looking to support Filipino restaurants outside of the Bay Area. First of all, our main dishes came out before our appetizers so that was a little different. (Appetizers were chicken chicharron & eggplant ensalada). Eggplant ensalada was lacking flavor. We all ordered different "silogs". The biggest complaint was the lechon Kawali silog. The pork was not crispy at all. I mentioned this to the waiter and was told this is how the dish is served. If you look at other Yelp review pictures, the lechon kawali looked very crispy but ours was not. Also, on this day, there was a note that there were no desserts for the day and we got there right when they opened at 12 noon. And lastly, our bill had 18% gratuity added (we were a table of 4) . Disappointed to say the least. Update: We did let the waiter know the lechon kawali was not crispy and we were told as I stated earlier that "this is how the dish is served". No attempt or offer to make it crispy. Go to another place that will APPRECIATE your business.

Tried the patita and it was absolutely incredible!!! Meat was perfectly tender falling off the bone, the skin was crispy, and the sauce was delicious. We also had garlic rice in the side and it was good but nothing special. Service was good, fast, and Everything was super reasonably priced! Will definitely return

Tapas styled Filipino food! We were seated immediately, although this wasn't too surprising as it was 5pm on a Thursday. We ordered the following dishes: Adobo pork belly, shrooms salpicao, Patita, Pancit canton and garlic rice. Overall I'd say the Patita and the shrooms were the stars. Everything was also good but something about fried pork shank that falls apart like fried chicken amazed me.

Spoon & Pork has been on my list of things to try for a while now! I love Filipino food, but usually when I go out to eat it either feels heavy & greasy. Spoon & Pork somehow made everything feel so light & flavorful. The Lechon was soft, but with a perfect crisp. Tocino was flavorful & you can never go wrong with Sisig!

Spoon and Pork is another Filipino restaurant in LA that I've been eyeing to try for years! They have good portions that can be easily shared among the table. The interior is modern and light on the eyes, has some sort of an island-theme with the wallpaper and rattan chairs etc. Note: they have an automatic 20% gratuity for parties of 5 pax and more. This location is in a plaza that has parking but since a lot of really good restaurants are side by side to each other, it can get busy as well. What we got: Pork belly nigiri - this was an item that I used to see online and one that I wanted to try the most. The pork was soft, tender, and delicious and I love the umami sauce that it has underneath. I wish we had some chopsticks as it would be best to eat it that way instead of a fork Patita - their version of crispy pata which had some sort of a sweet chili sauce that is almost Korean-inspired in our opinion. This was actually worth it for $27! It's huge and delicious. The skin was just crispy with trimmings of juicy fat and the meat was soft. Probably the best item we ordered. Inihaw na Liempo - could use more marinate/ sauce in my opinion but it was still good Chicken Inasal - the biggest letdown. My friend vouched that they do it better at their other location so not sure if we just caught them on a bad day. The initial look alone, the chicken was pale instead of orange (from annatto oil) as how it usually is. This could definitely use more sauce basting! The portions were good as each plate came with three leg quarters. Garlic rice and annatto rice - both sharing sizes were good but nothing spectacular. Thea annatto rice was better between the two-- and I usually love garlic rice no matter what. Overall, food was amazing but just lacking in some flavor here and there. Still coming back in the future though.

Normally I'm very hesitant about Filipino food because the traditional dishes are usually so salty and oily, but the food here is so well-made and delicious. I particularly loved the rich flavor of the Shrooms Salpicao and the nostalgic taste of the Beef Tapa. This location is nestled in the heart of Sawtelle Japantown, in a plaza that has its own parking space out front (which is great considering how hard it is to find parking in that area). It has both indoor and outdoor seating, not too crowded, and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable.

I've been excited about this place and I am quizzed about the hype. My Filipino mum and I were not that impressed. We ordered the pork belly nigiri, adobo fried rice, lechon kawali, and lumpia. It didn't really taste that inherently Filipino aside from the generous embrace of garlic in the dishes. The pork I also have to say was so one dimensional- it's like the same thing over and over again with just different salt and I wish that wasn't the case! The "nigiri" felt lazy and over sauces with salty unagi-esque vibes. The lechon should not be cut that fat/thick! The adobo rice, couldn't even be bothered to be cooked with jasmine - the long grain al dente was not cool and I would go for a smaller portion if it meant bits and bobs of adobo protein kept my rice company. Lastly, the salty garlic embutido that was labeled as lumpia was like wow, people can actually make a lumpia a bad guy- hollllly shins! Also, for the service.. we ordered a quick meal cause the place closes at 9 and we got in at 8:15 after her flight arrival. Got two glasses of wine. And the server was so checked out. Like, if you don't want people to come at 8:15, close at 8:30 pls. Thanks. I would honestly rate this place a 2 cause this doesn't make my top 5 list of Filipino snacks.. but the representation in silverlake of my culture is so nice. Pls keep this family owned and operated - cause during my visit, I didn't see fam.

Pros: Good quality food made to your order. This is not turo turo style sitting under heat lamps. Definitely better than nearby Big Boi Filipino which is a greasy, tasteless mess. Food was served quickly. Cons: Most of the classic Filipino (Pampangan) food is unhealthy. If you care about your health, this place cannot be more than a very occasional splurge. Spoon and Pork does nothing to make their food any leaner / healthier. Despite using simple, readily available ingredients, prices are high and portions are small. While some entrees can be ordered in small, medium, or large - prices are well above the quantity and commonality of ingredients. Expect to pay $20 for most small entrees. Lunch for two people consisting of sisig, garlic rice, bistek Pilipino, and laing ran $53.00 before tax and tip. 18% service charge is automatically added to the bill regardless of party size. You have no discretion to adjust based on service quality (or lack thereof). Despite paying a mandatory 18% service charge, we had to box our own left-overs. We also had to pour our own water. Décor is non-existent, leave alone anything Filipino. For what they charge for food and service, Spoon & Pork should decorate their establishment with something Filipiniana. Music playing over the loudspeaker during our visit consisted of Madonna's greatest hits. We visited for lunch at their opening hour (12 PM). We found the restroom sink dirty and poorly maintained. They do not appear to clean their restroom as part of their opening procedures. Our two-person table at the front of the restaurant was unstable. We had to take a small stack of napkins, fold them over and stick them under one of the table legs for stability.

My father has an extreme bias against this new wave "gentrified" filipino food, however I think he would LOVE Spoon and Pork. All the food is presented nicely, but there's no mistaking the flavors for anything other than comforting home cooked filipino food. The music was a little loud, but the drool inducing sourness of the sinigang made it not a big deal. Comfy seating, not too crowded. Both waiters were very nice and made sure we had what we needed. Definitely get the lechon kawali and sinigang! The laing is a little more of an acquired taste however I loved it. Can skip the lumpia, nothing special but still delicious. Adobo rice was also a skip, next time I will probably just go with the garlic rice

I'm usually skeptical of more modern/fancy takes on Filipino food, but I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Everything had such deep and complex flavors that I enjoyed every bite. The staff was very friendly as well. There is parking in front, but it is shared with other restaurants so it can get busy at times. The food was a little expensive but the portions were huge-- much larger than the two of us needed haha. I will return here again with more people so we can try more!

The service is horrible. It took forever on a half empty restaurant to even get started and then we saw our waiter for ordering and then the bill. Why? Because there's a 20 percent mandatory tip. Honestly the only reason for three stars is the food is good. The pork shank is pretty good

Food: Overall, the food was okay but nothing special. Chicken Chicharron was good and the aoli was delicious. Beef Tapa was very tough and too sweet. Wouldn't recommend ordering this dish. Sisig lacked flavor. If you prefer sisig that's toasted and flavorful, you might not enjoy their version. It was tough and rubbery. Liempo was amazing. The meat was very soft, tender, and flavorful. Service: The service was alright. The staff were very direct to the point and seemed very busy and rushed.

Wanted to try this location for some time. I went to the Sunset location years ago and really liked it. The owner chef was there at Sawtelle when we were there and was so cool. What a sweet dude. It's a cute shop. The server was not very patient with us and was not too helpful which was a bummer. Im not very familiar with Filipino dishes so I had questions about the menu. She was quite impatient. Fortunately we liked what we ordered. Lucky guess! It was a yummy meal. Hopeful if I return the service will be more welcoming. .

I've been meaning to try this spot for well over a year, but it opens kind of late for a lunch spot so I always missed it. Finally stopped in and while I liked it, it wasn't anything super memorable. Went with the Adobo pork belly entree and upgraded the rice to match. The food was solid, but the flavors weren't super punchy. I liked the plate, but not enough to come back. It's pretty basic inside and the waitress seemed to have a few many other tasks. She was still super nice though and I enjoyed my lunch. Nothing bad here to warrant less than 4 stars, but there's way better meals to be had in the same strip mall.

I've never reviewed Spoon and Pork?! This restaurant is so fantastic. They fry things really well. The lumpia are well seasoned and crisp, the chicken chicharrones are delish (dip them in the vinegar tonight the fat, and the patita is a masterpiece of a dish. It's always done perfectly. Skin is crazy crispy, pork is rich, sauce and sweet and a little sour. The dish is a must-order but to share (though I'll admit I've split it between two before). Garlic rice and adobo rice are yummy without being feeling greasy. The mushrooms are so good. Everything here is gorgeous and the waitstaff are lovely and seem happy to be there. A gem.

Wanted to try something new so we decided to stop by and it exceeded our expectations! We got the Patita, Sisig, garlic rice, and lumpia. The patita was extremely crispy on the outside while the inside was very soft and fell off the bone! The sauce was amazing and the garlic rice went well with the dish! The sisig was soft and flavorful but had a bit more of a soy sauce taste to it which was not something I was used to with regular sisig, but still great ! Lumpia was crispy and loved eating it with the sweet and sour sauce!

I usually go to Spoon & Pork for their lunch specials since I work nearby. Sad to say, my last visit I was extremely disappointed. I was excited to get their grilled chicken inasal with garlic rice & toyomansi sauce for only $13, but when I went, they said they are part of Dine LA so they stopped doing the lunch specials. They had the regular menu + the Dine LA $55 all you can eat menu. I ordered the chicken inasal a la carte, my friend ordered the adobo pork belly, we each had the sinigang sabaw and we shared a garlic rice. First, they served us the sabaw. The sinigang sabaw lacked flavor, not sure if they had a new recipe, a new chef or just a one day thing. It tasted like plain vinegar and water. We did not even touch them after trying (they were $4 each). We waited a bit for our entrees. Finally, when our food came, I saw that my chicken (all 3 pieces) were still raw - were bleeding and the meat was pink. It took awhile for the server to come back check on us and ask her to send it back to the kitchen to cook the chicken a little longer. My friend is pregnant, good thing she did not have some of the chicken. She had her food while I still waited for my food once again. Once the server came back with my chicken, the chicken was still pink (please see photo attached). We checked out, paid and they automatically charge 18% tip. Asked for to-go box so I can cook my chickens longer at home instead since I kinda lost appetite. I asked for a to-go toyomansi sauce but the server still charged me $1 for it plus tax and another 18% tip for it. I could not believe it after everything that has happened, I would think they would at least give me the $1 sauce as an apology. Disappointed cause this restaurant is part of Michelin Guide as well - which did not reflect the quality of their dishes, service, and the cleanliness of their utensils, plates, and cups for water. They need to be washed better.

My friend and his former colleagues met here to look for authentic Filipino cuisine and we were overwhelmed. They have the best sinigang, pata and the kare kare is to die for. Add to that their calamansi juice is exactly how it taste back in the Philippines. Great presentation of food and the ambiance is awesome. It is always full of people mostly on weekends and the staff is very courteous and kind. They make sure you enjoy the food and the experience. One of the gems in Santa Monica.

I haven't had Filipino food in forever so I was excited to try out this place. We got a couple of things to share: - Laing - this reminded me of creamed spinach but with a coconut flavor and taro leaves. This was delicious and very comforting. - Pork belly adobo. This was my least favorite of all the dishes. The flavor was good but I did think that the meat was a bit tough and dry. - Chicken inasal. This was my favorite dish. The chicken was so tender and you definitely need the sauce for some extra flavor. It kind of reminded me of Haianese chicken but more robust in flavor and more charcoal-y. - Garlic rice. You can't go wrong with this. Overall I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The service was a bit slow though even though it was really empty. We waited 5-10mins before anyone even came by to give us cups for the water or take our order. I might come by to try the patita next because it looked really yummy as well.

I dont have high hopes when I was checking yelp since it is fusion. But everything is yum! They serve it in small portion so it is in the pricey side but i think it is worth it. The bistek is so tender and flavorful. The lechon kawali is crispy and the pork belly adobo taste really good but does not taste like the real adobo. The place is situated in all Asian businesses. They also have tables and chairs outside. The place looks really cute. The service is superb. This is locater in a small strip so parking is limited.

I'm Filipino and I would NOT recommend this restaurant. The food is so underwhelming for its price and the wait time. My partner got chicken inasal and it was bland. I'm embarrassed for it, sorry.

This is our favorite Filipino cuisine restaurant. Their Patita - a chili garlic glazed pork shank - is my favorite dish that they offer. I'm not sure how emblematic the dish is of Filipino cuisine, my mom never made anything like it, but I'll devour it nonetheless. The rest of the food either perfectly represents homemade Filipino food or takes it up a notch and redefines The traditional dish. The place is small with just like 10 tables. Service is attentive but a bit reserved.

Tasty dishes and good looking dishes! The portions here are pretty big and the flavors pack a punch! The Patita has a very crispy exterior with a soft juicy meat inside and the sauce is sweet and tangy. The only thing is that it's a bit tough to cut. The chicken was one of the juiciest chickens I've had recently. I wishhh I can cook chicken like this. It's also seasoned well. The garlic rice is exactly what you want to eat the proteins with, serves as a great base. Not too much garlic and cooked well. The staff were friendly and came by to check on us a few times. It's also a date night? Vibe with quiet environment so that you don't have to yell to have a conversation which is great. If you're debating on this place, you should give it a chance, you never know what you're missing out on!

Glad we finally got to try this place! I got the sinigang. I loved it because it was extra sour, and the pork fell right off the bone. Only downside was that there was barely any broth in the bowl, so I ordered a side order to go (upcharge +$4). We also got the patita which was a very very large dish. This was tasty and we finished it at the restaurant. Sadly, the sinigang didn't reheat well. I heat it up on the stove and for some reason the broth tasted so much fattier so I ended up throwing it out. The food was good, and I wish this place were more popular. It's definitely not comfort food as our weekday lunch cost $100+ for 3 people. Solid though, and will come back to try more of their menu.

Came back to Spoon & Pork for seconds because it was that good. Unfortunately the second visit didn't live up to the first. We were seated promptly by the nice staff (we had made a 6:30 reservation) and there was a period of time we sat waiting for a server to come by so we could order our dishes. Was hoping to say hi to Jay again but it was a Sunday night, so makes sense he wasn't out and about in the front. Our server mentioned he was in the back plating and our chef tonight was Teresa. Patita Ordered patita again because it was so crispy last time. Unfortunately, maybe because it was so busy, I was disappointed by tonight's patita. Couldn't find a single true crunchy edge unlike last time, where it was pork perfection crisply crackling under my teeth. The glaze was coated on much more thickly this time, almost drenched, which turned me off the dish. Last time, I had been hesitant about ordering patita because I never like a thick glaze on pork. I had been happily surprised by the thin glaze ratio, so I had been excited for the patita again and come back for more this time around. Sadly, the patita was a bust tonight because of the overglazed undercrunch issue- I ate two bites, and then gave up. What a bummer. Kare Kare w/ bagoong Yummy! Meat fell apart and the peanut sauce was a delight, the veggies (king oyster, eggplant, long beans) added a nice texture and were my favorite prt of the dish. Bagoong was a nice add but I felt it had plenty of flavor alone and I chose to eat the kare kare dish alone. Laing Very spicy! He liked it a lot, but it wasn't one of my favorites, mostly because it was stringy. The fish flavor came out nicely though, and the cream base balanced the dish. Lumpia Crispy goodness! The pork, shrimp, mushrooms come together in a tasty mouthful. I scarfed down my rolls. ~~~~~ Spoon and Pork is a tasty spot that I highly recommend for their solid takes on Filipino food, but this time I left without super craving it again. It didn't live up to the height of the first visit, namely because of the overglazed undercrunchy patita, and also because I walked out with a major salt headache, which typically only happens when a place is too salty. It didn't happen last time, so not sure if it was because of the assortment of specific dishes, the heavier glaze ratios, or something else. 3.5/5 stars for the food.

Went for DineLA in May 2023 (all you can eat experience), and everything was delicious! The pork belly lechon was super crispy on the outside but soft on the inside, and ASMR-worthy crunchiness was out of this world. The quarter fried chicken was so juicy and the skin was crispy and tasty. The pork belly adobo literally melts in your mouth and the flavor is unreal. The veggie dishes (tomato salad, pickled cabbage) provided the acidity and freshness among all the fried food, and the balance was perfect. For Sunday lunch, there were only two servers for the entire place, both inside and outside, and I could tell that they were doing their best in the busy situation. Both of them were very friendly, explained the menu, and checked in on us to see if we wanted to order more food. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and will definitely come back again the next time!

The food is incredible and we love visiting Spoon and Pork regularly! We appreciate how kind and accommodating the staff was for our big party as well. Highly recommend the tapa and patita!

The service was amazing and the food came so fast. The entire staff was so kind and welcoming to our group of 4, and the food was delicious! Will definitely be coming back whenever we are in Los Angeles!

Spoon and pork has some of the best Filipino food I've ever had at a restaurant. My coworkers and I decided to take a long lunch here and man, literally everything was mouthwatering and perfect. I can't speak any more highly of this place but it was truly an experience. And every flavor and texture was so unique and they make such great twists on Filipino food. Will return here as much as possible

Best upscale Filipino food on the Sunset strip! Will definitely be back. Try the lechon kawali and chicken skins! OMG! So heavenly! Our server was great and very sweet and seemed to genuinely care that our experience is nothing short of superb!

Food - We ordered grilled liempo (moist, tender and delicious), pancias canton (okay), calderetta (pleasantly surprising; so tender, so subtle, it was sooo good!), Brussel sprouts (too charred, would not order again),lumpiang Shanghai (perfectly crisp), silvanas for dessert (hubby loved it) and my absolute favorite, the warm coconut tart. Too bad they don't serve coffee. It would have been perfect with it. Service - Good; cheerful servers Ambiance - Clean, simple, spacious, good ambiance.

Food was delicious. Patita was the bomb. Nice and crispy outside, juicy inside. Pancit was sweet and tangy. Tokwa was the healthy choice. Nice cozy seating and waiters were very attentive. Definitely coming back again!

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! Took me long enough to check it out. I've wanted to go to their original Silverlake location for a long time, but when they opened on Sawtelle near where I live, I finally got to go! Everything here felt homemade with love. Huge portions, and definitely will have you feeling full and maybe even slightly bloated if you got all the heavy dank creamy stuff like I did LOL. We ordered: LAING - This isn't the most appetizing in terms of appearance, but this is one of my favorite Filipino dishes. It's taro leaves cooked in thick coconut milk, and I love how they sprinkled some fried onions on top for some extra crunch. SO delicious and creamy, especially with rice. I realize this might be an acquired taste type of dish, but definitely worth trying. PATATAS BRAVAS - These are not just fried potatoes with sauce. IDK how they do this, but the outside of the potato is perfectly crisp, and just crumbles at a touch. But the inside is still soft. It's probably my favorite way to eat potato. An absolute must order for anyone. SISIG - This is a rice bowl dish, topped with chopped pig parts, a runny egg, and even pork chicharron sprinkled on top. It was yummy, but I think I'm not a huge fan of sour flavors, as that was the dominant taste profile for this dish. CHICKEN INASAL - Two giant chicken legs, on top of rice. We opted for garlic rice, and it was so flavorful. The chicken was soft, tender, and juicily marinated. *chef's kiss* I'm usually not a huge fan of chicken but MAN does this place do it well! Our server was an extremely friendly young lady, and she definitely elevated our experience. The food here is very heavy, so be prepared to want to food coma afterwards. But WORTH! I can't wait to be back and try other things on the menu.