Guahan Grill

It was a little difficult to piece together a meal with dietary issues.
Apr 6th, 2024

GUAM (via Eat the World Los Angeles) - This self-described island fusion restaurant uses ingredients and dishes famous with CHamoru (Chamorro) peoples, indigenous to Guam and the other Mariana Islands. While techniques here are adapted to bring the food to a wider audience, many Pacific Islanders seem just as happy as the other customers, dining together with their families under the model of a beautiful fishing outrigger canoe called a galaide. If it is your first time at the restaurant and you are alone or in a small group, it makes sense to order the Guahan special ($26.50, below), which puts many important dishes on the same plate. The massive meal can probably feed two, with a pile of Chamorro-style fried ribs, chicken kelaguen, a shredded chicken empanada, rice, and a choice of salads. The spare ribs are an absolute show-stopper.
Mar 13th, 2024

Mar 12th, 2024

Great place, food is authentic. Don't go trying to find healthy choices here. Would recommend.
Feb 22nd, 2024

The food of my (mom's) people! I haven't had Chamorro cuisine in a long time and this is one of the few times I've had it out since I've only really had it homemade. I've somewhat had this place in mind and I'm happy I finally got the chance to try them out. ITEM'S ORDERED: Locals Deluxe (w/ mac salad & pork spare ribs) Chamorro Style Fried Chicken (w/ mac salad) Empanada TASTE: All the comforting feels for me as I ate my way through all the different items. I already had certain flavors in mind of how specific items would taste and the dishes all pretty much fit that. I had to go with the pork spareribs instead of the chicken option since I always enjoyed them as a kid at all the Chamorro parties. I was already expecting flavors of soy sauce and vinegar in an almost too strong way and these ribs were just that, in the best way. I say "too strong" because I think if you have never had these, you might at first find it a little too flavored, but once you get a bite with some red rice, it's all good. Red rice is a staple with this cuisine and works well with any protein. The vibrant color is more dramatic than the flavor since it's more subtle with just notes of salt & garlic I like to think. The mac salad was simple & good. I like the nicely sized portion of it compared to what you get at the Hawaiian chains these days. Compared to the mac salad at Hawaiian places, this is much less sweet. Also, I was surprised to not see potato salad as an option since I'm more used to having that side dish more. I don't believe I've ever had Chamorro Style Fried Chicken but I'll say it's comparable to fried chicken, minus the breading part. So the crunch is not there, but also comes across less heavy. The Empanada I always view as a specialty item since since whenever I've had it before it was in limited amounts and it always ran out. It's basically a nicely flavored shredded chicken mixture inside a crispy shell. I'm use to a little more spice, which these weren't, but they still were so good. Great freshly fried texture. SERVICE: The one girl who both took the order and brought the food out was very kind and friendly. LOCATION & PARKING: They are located in little shopping plaza which includes an IHOP with lots of parking so you shouldn't have a problem with that. You'll get all the warm, island feels inside with the woody interior and Chamorro styling. I'm partial to this cuisine since I had it so much as a child. If you are looking for a comforting meal or something new and pretty approachable be sure to find your way to Guahan Grill. Cheers!
Feb 22nd, 2024