Big Boi

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2027 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Big Boi in Los Angeles, CA, offers Filipino comfort food to its patrons. Founded by Chef Barb Batiste, known for her successful ventures in the dessert industry, the restaurant now showcases her savory cooking skills. Drawing from her childhood memories and family recipes, Chef Barb presents a menu filled with her unique take on Filipino classics and personal favorites.

Exploring the rising star of Filipino cuisine, Big Boi introduces diners to a blend of sweet, salty, and sour flavors inspired by Spanish influences. The diverse range of dishes caters to various tastes, with a spotlight on the national favorite, Adobo. Monthly specials keep the menu fresh and exciting, reflecting the dynamic nature of Filipino food.

The name "Big Boi" pays tribute to Chef Barb's father, affectionately known as Boi. Reflecting the love and respect for her heritage, the restaurant's name and logo symbolize family ties and cherished memories. With a commitment to quality and tradition, Big Boi invites guests to savor authentic Filipino flavors in a warm and welcoming setting.

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3.5696 reviews
Sandra P.
8/1/2025

Was very excited to see a Filipino restaurant here. Food is tasty, but we almost walked away cause the front counter person pretty rude and unhelpful. My husband really wanted to walk away. The...

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Jenn G.
3/19/2025

I've been wanting to try Big Boi Filipino and their sister dessert spot, B Sweet, in Sawtelle Japantown for a while now. I had previously tried their Filipino-flavored butters back in 2020, and...

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Jay Y.
8/22/2025

Disappointed, was really looking forward to some good Filipino food. Will have to keep looking. Ordered a lot to try. Glad because I will probably never order from this place again. Best...

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Janet L.
6/9/2025

Ok. I was excited to see a Filipino food on Sawtelle. More variety on the street. So I got the combo plate, which is an entree and 2 sides and an order of lumpia. My entree was 1/2 and 1/2 of...

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Jenny P.
7/12/2025

Got the fried chicken and chicken adobo + longanisa combo. It was my first time trying Filipino food and this was such a great introduction to the cuisine as everything tasted amazing. My favorite...

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