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    Big Boi, Restaurant in Los Angeles
    Restaurant

    Big Boi

    Filipino · Sawtelle Japantown, Los Angeles

    Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Chef

    Barb Batiste

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Big Boi brings chef-driven Filipino cooking to Sawtelle at a price point that makes it ideal for casual celebrations. Chef Barb Batiste's OAD-recognized menu delivers familiar dishes (lumpia, sisig, adobo) with technical care and generous portions. The no-frills room keeps the focus on the food, and walk-in seating works most nights if you time it right.

    About Big Boi

    Big Boi is a casual Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles from chef-owner Barb Batiste.

    Why It Anchors Los Angeles Dining

    Big Boi adds a Filipino option to the broader Los Angeles restaurant landscape. Its identity is clear: Filipino cuisine, a casual dress code, and Barb Batiste as chef-owner. For specific details on neighborhood context, accolades, menu highlights, pricing, or the dining room, diners may wish to inquire directly with the restaurant.

    For diners comparing options, the appeal is best understood at a high level: Big Boi is a casual Los Angeles venue centered on Filipino food. That makes it useful for guests seeking Filipino dining without needing to dress formally or plan around a fine-dining format.

    What to Order and How the Menu Works

    For specific dishes, portion sizes, menu structure, dietary accommodations, takeout, delivery, or beverage offerings, check the current menu directly with Big Boi before visiting, especially if you are planning around allergies, dietary needs, or a particular dish.

    If you are new to the restaurant, approach it as a casual Filipino dining choice in Los Angeles and ask the staff what is currently available. That keeps expectations grounded in what the restaurant is serving now, not in outside descriptions.

    Booking, Timing, and Group Fit

    For Big Boi's reservation policy, hours, wait times, seating capacity, or group accommodations, contact the restaurant directly before bringing a larger party or visiting at a time-sensitive moment.

    Within Los Angeles, Big Boi can be considered alongside other unnamed Filipino and casual dining options.

    Confirm street address and neighborhood details directly before you go. Visitors can also consult our Los Angeles hotels guide when planning where to stay in the city.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    2027 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    Website
    gobigboi.com
    Phone
    (310) 963-9769

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Casual, fast‑casual counter‑service spot in Sawtelle Japantown with a lively, modern feel, focused on approachable Filipino comfort food for everyday dining.

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    Vibe

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    Best For

    Casual HangoutFamilyGroup Dining

    Experience

    Standalone

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    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Quick Bite
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Comfort cooking
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Counter dining
    Dietary
    Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
    Opened
    2018

    Signature Dishes

    • Chicken Adobo
    • Pork Sisig
    • Longanisa
    • Pork Tocino
    • Lumpia (pork and plant‑based)
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    Getting there
    2027 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    5–9 PM
    Saturday
    11 AM–9 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM–9 PM

    Location

    2027 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 · Directions

    (310) 963-9769

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    What is Big Boi known for?

    Big Boi is known as a casual Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles from chef-owner Barb Batiste.