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Best Cheap Eats in Sawtelle Japantown

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Big Boi 7.8
Sawtelle
A compact Filipino comfort-food counter turning out well-seasoned adobo, sisig, and lumpia in satisfying plates. It’s casual, friendly, and a nice change-up from the Sawtelle noodle orbit.
Must-Try Dishes: Chicken Adobo Plate, Pork Sisig, Lumpia Shanghai
Scores:
Value: 8.1 Service: 7.8 Consistency: 7.7 Food Quality: 8 Atmosphere: 6.7 Cultural Relevance: 7.6
What makes it special: Filipino classics in a fast-casual, Westside-friendly format.
Who should go: Fans of savory rice plates
When to visit: Weekend lunch for full menu
What to order: Chicken adobo, pork sisig, lumpia
Insider tip: Get a combo plate to sample two mains without overspending.

Hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday5pm - 9pm
Saturday11am - 9pm
Sunday11am - 9pm