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    4.1 (254 reviews)

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    Happy hour specials

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    Patita - look at the size!!
    Scarlett H.

    I love serendipitous dining experience and our Tuesday night visit to Spoon & Pork was a wonderful experience of just that! I was not familiar with Filipino cuisine though I knew it's a blend of indigenous, Spanish, Chinese, and American influences, and many of my Asian friends like it. Jacky, the owner/manager greeted us warmly right away and answered our questions. With her and other Yelpers' recommendations, we ordered a fried tofu appetizer, three Adobos with pork and their famous Patita... Thr tofu came very quickly; followed by the Adobos. Jacky's husband is the chef; he and a young boy (their son, I assumed) brought out the amazing Patita. And I quickly understood why they have "pork" in their name!!! Their pork was amazing! The Adobos came with chunky pork belly cooked tender and flavorful; the Patita is a giant piece of roasted pork leg, enough to feed half a dozen people (with other dishes)! The infusion of garlic and chili (somewhat like Sriracha) was amazing. We ended up having a great feast on a Tuesday night. Ambiance was casual and relaxed. Parking in Sawtelle is never easy; the Marshall's garage on Olympic has been my go-to spot. Back to the food - the Patita was far more than we could conquer so Jacky used two of their larger boxes to wrap it up for us! It was still warm as I walked out with it under my arm. Somehow this made me happy. Bottom line: for meat lovers who want a change from steaks and burgers, this is a great place to try! Now for my Chinese readers: If you like 烤乳豬 try their Patita, it's a 脆皮烤蹄膀! If you like 東坡肉 or 焢肉飯, try their pork belly adobo, 肉又香又大喔!

    Sirloin fries- 10/10 sauce!!
    Carmen R.

    I'm very sad to hear that this location of spoon and pork will be closing... I've enjoyed this spot on Sawtelle and it's been a great place for me to bring friends to introduce him to Filipino food. Stand out dishes are definitely their Kare Kare, Lumpia Shanghai and more recently their sirloin fries...the sauce on these fries needs to be bottled up and sold! So delicious! I'm glad that they'll still have the silver lake location and will definitely be making the trek out there to support them. The staff have always been so welcoming, kind, and I appreciate the extra effort they do to make sure that more people know about Filipino cuisine. I wish him the best of luck and we'll be showing them support at their other location for sure! Thanks spoon and pork team! You rock!

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    Ves S.

    Came to support a local business. They have counter service when short staffed but today they had a server to help with orders and bus tables. We ordered at pay using QR code tableside. Delicious food; look out for the specials and limited items. We got the Kare Kare (limited today), Patita, tofu silog, and some adobo chicken fries as appetizer. Plenty of food for three so lots to take home! The Patita was fork tender plus extra crispy skin so best eaten quickly. We had extra curry from the Kare Kare so used that with the silog. Great food; we hope their lease situation is in a better spot!

    Alfie E.

    I finally got to try Spoon and Pork in the west side with a friend who came from out of town! It's located in a popular plaza with limited parking so your best bet is to find public or metered parking and walk over. The eating area is modern, dim and cozy. You order from the table with your smart phone by scanning the QRC label on the table. From there, you will bet table service and if you were lucky like us, you will get to meet one of the chefs and co-owners who was extremely friendly and chatted it up with everyone. We ordered the kare kare and the lechon kawali to share and let me tell you, it did it's job for comfort food! The lechon was cook tender and comes with atchara and pickled papaya to give each bite a complete taste. The kare kare had beef so tender. Kare kare didn't have rice so make sure to order a side but we were fine with the rice on the other plate. So delicious and I still think about that kare kare dish today! I know I can cook Filipino food at home but come here for the dishes which are more labor intensive and from very talented chefs with a vision. I can't pressure cook oxtail or deep fry patita on any given day so I will let the experts do that!

    Mary D.

    The pork adobo bowl is one of my go-tos for comfort Filipino food, which is very limited around this area. The lechon and lumpia were very crispy. The tofu dipping sauce was interesting in a good way (tangy soy sauce). The steak and fries were a bit underwhelming The service was a bit weird since there was a sign in front saying to seat ourselves but then a server ended up seating us. I remembered previous times there were physical menus but they switched to using QR codes where you directly pay before you get your food

    John C.

    Maybe this is the breakthrough Filipino food's been waiting for--a spot planted right in the heart of West LA, surrounded by the hum of pan-Asian cool. No gimmicks. No watered-down fusion for the Instagram crowd. Just honest, soul-soaked Filipino cooking--adobo that still clings to its roots, rice, meat egg pairing (silo) that makes you stop and think. The place isn't trying too hard. It doesn't have to. It's straightforward, still evolving, run by folks who care and who are making changes the right way--quietly, efficiently. You'll taste it in the food. Support them. Take a friend who's never had real sinigang (sour soup). Let them learn something. Let yourself be surprised. You'll walk out full--and better for it.

    Chicken Inasal bowl
    Rachel T.

    Authentic taste of the Philippines! Went here on Easter because I was feeling homesick and missing my mom's cooking. This place did not disappoint! Got the chicken Inasal and the lechon kawali bowls. Chicken had so much flavour and the most delicate char, the lechon kawali was beautiful and crispy without being drenched with oil which was amazing. ordered the bagoong on the side to make it taste even more like home. Definitely didn't taste like bagoong you could get from a jar and I'm from Pangasinan so I'd say were bagoong experts. The ambiance inside is a modern nod to the Philippines without being overwhelming. Service was very quick and helpful as well. I loved that we could have this special treat and get a quick casual bite of home. I need to try the fries next time!!

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    Jenn G.

    Spoon & Pork has been on my list of spots to try for a while now. When I heard their Sawtelle location was closing, I knew I had to hurry and visit. Two weeks ago, I tried to stop by but, unfortunately, they were closed due to a staffing shortage. Fast forward to today, and I finally got to check out Spoon & Pork's Sawtelle location before it closes for good. I couldn't pass up their famous Patita ($27 for a small) -- the true star of the menu! The crispy skin paired with the flavorful chili glaze was unique and absolutely delicious. The Adobo Tofu ($8 for six crispy pieces) was another standout. The tofu was perfectly crisp, and the rich adobo sauce packed so much flavor. I also tried the Pancit Canton ($12), which was light, savory, and had a refreshing lemony kick thanks to the toyomansi. Last but not least, the Big Breakfast ($25) was a great deal with three eggs and a variety of meats -- tapa, chori, and tocino. It's a perfect plate for sharing! The restaurant's clean, welcoming vibe in the heart of Sawtelle Japantown makes its closing even more bittersweet. While their original Silver Lake location is still open, it's quite the drive for me -- but with those amazing Filipino flavors, it might just be worth the trip! ------ Exciting update! A day after posting this review, Spoon & Pork announced they're not quite done yet at the Sawtelle location! They'll be testing out a new concept for two months -- Spoon & Pork Express -- offering a modern take on turo turo (a Filipino cafeteria-style eatery) with budget-friendly dishes. I can't wait to see what they serve up next!

    Azelle B.

    Have been going to the Silver Lake location for years so happy to now only be finding out they have one on Sawtelle too! Same amazing food but more options in terms of variety. We ordered the Patita (NEVER MISS), the Kare Kare (MUST ORDER), the Sisig Rice and Laing! Service is quick, warm and friendly. Definitely going back to try more of their dishes next time :)

    Arvin P.

    Stopped here for lunch recently and I'm glad I did. What I didn't know was that they were doing self-seating and ordering through a QR code at the table. Not sure if it's always been like that or due to being short-staffed. I ordered lumpia and tocilog. The food came out nice, fresh, and with good flavor. You can get water and utensils at the entrance. I'll be heading back soon to try their other dishes.

    Lechon Kawali Breakfast with Garlic Rice  and eggs
    Michael J.

    I met my sister and her family for lunch here today post Christmas and were completely satisfied beyond belief! I'm of Filipino descent and have to say these guys nailed some key dishes that brought me back to my childhood! From the scrumptious Lumpia, Beefstek, Excellent Adobo wings , fried chicken , Lechon and garlic fried rice this place rocked ! We were a table of 7 and were seated right away. This restaurant is centered in the heart of Japan/Korea town off of Sawtelle and is a solid alternative if the places around it are backed up! Overall I give this place a 9/10 and will come back next time I'm in Los Angeles and craving Filipino Food on the Westside!

    Thanh T.

    We stopped by for a quick late lunch. It wasn't too busy and it was self seating, get your own water/utensils and order from a qr code. The food came out quickly! The food was good. Fries were a pretty big serving. The lechon kawali was perfectly crispy. Good spot to hit that Filipino food craving!

    Adobo pork belly
    Mallory C.

    I've passed this spot for years and never stopped in, but I finally got brunch here this fall -- and Spoon and Pork live up to everyone's recommendations! I love that the menu has different types of portions (single, regular for 2 people or family for 3-4 people). I got the Adobo pork belly for breakfast, which includes garlic rice, two eggs, and tomato. It was so tasty and delicious! The garlic rice was absolutely divine. Now I can wait to try the other dishes on the menu!

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    0.7 mi•West Los Angeles
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    Visiting from NYC! GREAT FOOD!…read more Food: traveled with a group of 4 and ordered. They serve an array of unique flavors and traditional ones as well. The best was definitely the crispy fish taco and also the largest serving. The slaw on top was the icing in top and the fish was not oily at all. Also appreciated the Mexican coke in glass bottles. Price: tacos are reasonable priced ranging from $3-5. Coke bottles are $3. Overall spent about $60 on the whole meal for 4 ppl. Service: the place is a tiny whole in the wall with basically two workers who are also cooking and taking orders. The service was lack luster. There are no plates or utensils which is annoying bc tacos are messy and most of ingredients fall out and you have to scrape with you hands. The tacos come out in trays so you kinda just eat the taco over the table. No napkins you get your own from the wall (we eventlly noticed). The food does not all come out together they come out as they are ready. We had to ask for our drinks after sitting for some time before food was ready. Also they mixed up out order but eventually brought out the taco instead of burrito they made and refunded the extra charge.

    I will preface this review by pointing out that I have been ordering from this restaurant…read moreconsistently over the last 8 years. In fact, according to Uber Eats, I've ordered from here 231 times- And that's just my delivery orders. This spot has been on a steady decline for the last 5 years and it's finally reached a breaking point where I will no longer be ordering from here. It's a huge bummer, as this has been one of my go-to spots since moving to Los Angeles. First they removed a lot of items, such as the bacon for the breakfast burrito, then the lamb tacos, then they continued to make portions smaller and using lower quality ingredients. The thing that broke me was the recent menu "rework"- Everything is pretty bad now and severely overpriced. New recipes aren't as good, ingredients are even lower quality, and portions are so much smaller that it's pathetic- Yet prices have gone up. The worst part is they started adding black beans to all their burritos to try to make up for the fact that they are using less protein, and it DOES NOT WORK. It tastes awful and takes away from all the other ingredients. They also started using mozzarella cheese instead of jack cheese- An Italian cheese in a burrito?? It's fried and overly greasy, flavorless, and- again- just doesn't work. The breakfast burrito also used to have American cheese on it and it was AMAZING, now it's just more of the flavorless, greasy fried mozz and it's incredibly disappointing. You can also no longer add pastrami to the breakfast burrito. They've quit including green salsa with their orders which was their best, and now it's a bland red salsa that's not very good at all. There's no option in the Uber app to add green salsa and they will explicitly ignore any notes you add about it on the order. Just more cheap corner cutting. While we're at it- What happened to the avo salsa? Quality control is another issue here. Half the time my burrito will be overly greasy to the point that it's leaking, or it will be falling apart/wrapped incorrectly. Many times I've ordered the fried chicken burrito for the chicken to be overcooked. Also consistently have issues with them forgetting ingredients, like guac in the breakfast burrito (this has happened twice). And the worst thing that's happened is I've found pieces of BLUE PLASTIC in my burrito before. There no longer seems to be a way to get a hold of a real person at this site by calling. The in-person experience has also gone downhill. You can no longer sit indoors, instead you have to either sit on the noisy, cramped sidewalk and be constantly interrupted by passersby or the smelly alleyway that acts as a wind tunnel. The changes I would need to see to start coming back: 1. Revert to the original menu/ingredients 2. Include green salsa with every order 3. Go back to the original portions 4. NO MORE BEANS IN THE BURRITOS- THEY'RE GROSS 5. Quit using fried mozz and go back to Jack- And American cheese for the breakfast burrito!!! I suspect these changes will never happen and the management will continue to run this once-awesome spot into the ground with their greedy corner-cutting and price gouging, at which point they will absolutely deserve it when they are inevitably forced to shutdown.

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