03/07/2026
Everything you see at Kuya Lord has a story, inspiration and intention.
The customized mounted wooden shelf was inspired by the one in Chef Maynard’s garage, the same garage he turned into a full kitchen during the pandemic.
The almond wood décor by the counter is a nod to the almond wood he uses when grilling meats, seafood, vegetables, and more.
Throughout the restaurant, we added little things that remind us of the Philippines, where Chef Maynard and his wife were born and raised before moving to the U.S. after college. These details are small pieces of home.
The capiz hanging on the wall is inspired by traditional capiz shell windows found in Filipino homes.
The colorful hanging décor is called "Kiping". It's a traditional, leaf-shaped wafer made from glutinous rice paste that originated in Lucban, Quezon. It’s the iconic decoration used during the annual Pahiyas Festival every May 15, honoring San Isidro Labrador. These edible rice wafers are molded using real leaves, then dried and later fried or grilled as snacks.
The wooden spoon and fork hanging by the wall? A classic in many homes in the Philippines, usually displayed near the dining table.
And of course, the star parol. It’s been here since the beginning. We light it up when the "Ber" months start. IYKYK.
You’ll also notice our fire orange color throughout the space. We chose it personally for our brand because it was the color of our very first logo and most importantly, it represents high energy, passion, creativity, and a bold, adventurous spirit, while also bringing warmth and friendliness to the room.
Interior was personally designed by Chef's wife.
We just filled the space with pieces of our story, built from our own memories, inspiration and experiences.
