Absolutely love this place. Went here with some friends that have been raving about this place for the first time. Food was delicious, service was stupendous, fast and fresh. Patty made us feel like family and took care of us so well. Robby hosts karaoke and sings like an angel. He kept us entertained for hours. Will definitely dine here again for the food but you cant beat rhe experience with the staff. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

First Visit -- Disappointing Experience We came in last night to celebrate my daughter's birthday, and unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. The restaurant was not busy when we arrived--there was only one other party of two. Our party of 10 was the largest group there, yet the service was still very slow and disorganized. I ordered six seafood platters, and I was honestly surprised by the portion sizes. When I hear "seafood platter," I expect something substantial, especially based on my experience at other seafood restaurants. Here, each platter was served on a large oval plate but contained just about enough food for one person. Each platter was supposed to come with rice or fries, but our side dishes did not arrive until we were more than halfway through our meal. I also had to remind the waiters twice about a refill of water for our pitcher after I had already requested it. The temperature inside was another major issue. The restaurant felt extremely hot and uncomfortable. There were only two industrial fans blowing air toward the middle of the room rather than toward the patrons, leaving our entire party sweating in the corner. The bathroom was even worse--it felt like a sauna with little to no air circulation. The service continued to be poorly timed throughout the meal. We were already about two-thirds finished eating before the buckets that are typically provided at the beginning of a seafood meal were brought to the table. These buckets are intended for trash and shells, so by the time they arrived, we had already been managing our shells and waste without them. Then came the bill. A 2.5% surcharge was added to our check. This was not listed anywhere that I saw on the restaurant's website, and it was never mentioned by the waitstaff. I only noticed it when reviewing the receipt. The digital receipt states: "to maintain our food quality and to improve services a 2.5% surcharge will be added to every check." I found that explanation particularly frustrating. Why should customers be charged an additional percentage specifically to fund improvements to the restaurant's food quality and service? Those are things I would expect to be included in the prices already being charged. There was also a discrepancy with the large-party gratuity. The restaurant's website states that an 18% gratuity is added for parties of six or more, yet I was charged 20%. I took a timestamped screenshot of the website showing the 18% policy and have attached it along with a copy of my receipt so customers can see the discrepancy for themselves. Finally, they were unable to print a receipt. The waiter had to figure out how to send the receipt to me by text. This was our first visit, and unfortunately, it will be our last. We came in hoping to celebrate my daughter's birthday and enjoy a nice meal together. Instead, we experienced inadequate portions, delayed side dishes, repeated requests for basic service, an uncomfortably hot dining room, poorly timed table service, an undisclosed surcharge, and a gratuity discrepancy between the website and our actual bill. I always try to give businesses the benefit of the doubt, especially when visiting for the first time. But with a party of 10 and a bill reflecting both a 2.5% surcharge and 20% gratuity, I expected a much higher level of service and transparency. I would strongly recommend reviewing your bill carefully and comparing it with the restaurant's posted policies before paying. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Posted gratuity price on the website menu that I read when I booked my reservation and is still there as of this morning. - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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Discovering this place that combines seafood boil and filipino cuisine was a pleasant surprise. You can eat at the sit-down part of the business or get food turo-turo style at the counter next door (no wall and was a bit confusing at first). We got a pound of traditional shrimp the kuya way with potatoes, sisig, and a diet coke for about $55 with tip. Everything had good flavor to it and filled us up. Staff is super hospitable and filled up our water even when we didn't need it. They provide a table cover, gloves, bibs, and a bucket for seafood shells. read more

Hole in the wall spot, never thought to check it out even though it's right by me but WOW! the reviews don't lie. Flavor is undeniable and the staff is very friendly! They do karaoke on weekends and their plate pricing is fair compared to other chains. Food is always served HOT and tastes freshly homemade. This has easily become a top contender for me as someone who loooooves seafood broil. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Half pound traditional shrimp with corn potatoes, and sausage - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Holy cow this is legit the best Cajun experience I've ever had! Did not expect this to be as good as it was Came in store was empty Staff was so friendly Food came out so hot! The seafood was so fresh and big it was so crazy to witness After the second round I was done So worth it in my opinion read more

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Cajun Ni Kuya is a Filipino Cajun restaurant in Northridge. One half of the space is devoted to a food case where you can pick up several Filipino dishes to eat at the restaurant or to take home. That side is named Kusina Ni Kuya and has a vast catering menu. I came here for a carry out from the Cajun side and picked as I did before, the half pound shrimp. The only difference is this time, I opted for the peeled version. This was prepared in the house Kuya sauce, medium spicy, with an extra of boiled okra. The dish did not disappoint and was consistent in texture and flavor, and a glorious mixture of spices as before. This entrée has a lot of oil added to it, but that is what brings out this burst of taste and satisfaction. Everything was soaked with the thick sauce. This time what I did at home was, I boiled a few golden premium small potatoes with skin, sliced them into quarters and added it to the mix. Once it soaked up the gravy of the shrimp dish, the potatoes ascended to a totally different level. So how does the peeled version compare to the whole shrimp version? I would say that the whole shrimp selection is the way to go. The meat is not overcooked and you get the flavor off the shrimp shells too, that kicks it up more than a notch. In addition, the fact that you have to use your fingers to get to the shrimp meat (though messy), heightens the pleasure of the dining experience. read more

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Such a unique concept to have filipino food and seafood boil in one spot so we've been planning to go for some time now. Glad we finally got the chance. We chose the package $45.99 for 1/2lb. of shrimp, clams, mussels, and comes with corn, sausages and choice of rice or fries. It said good for 2 but it was enough for more. We added crispy pata and loved that they cut it for us, so crispy and juicy and the dipping sauce was fire!!! Plenty of parking, good service (with some karaoke on the side). Will definitely come back!!! read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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This place was very good. I like the special sauce. It's like a combination sauce. The food was fresh hot made to order. I appreciate that you are not overly served so you can go back for different varieties. The first round I had shrimp mussels crawfish the second round I just wanted more muscles tried to quail eggs that was unique. They were a little bit more bouncy the white part but they had a really creamy yolk. The flavoring as I said was on point restaurant was clean service was fast the time we went in there was not too many people which was nice and they're right next to a Thai spot inside the same building, which was kind of cool but like I say, give it a try and you decide be aware. The parking spot is very packed in the front, but if you go behind the restaurant, you'll find more parking. read more

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This is a little hidden gem! We typically eat at the well known Cajun restaurants, but after reading the reviews we wanted to give it a try and it didn't disappoint. In fact, we were very pleasantly surprised at just how flavorful all the food was. Cherry on top: karaoke!!! read more

Let me be crystal clear--Cajun Ni Kuya just embarrassed half the seafood spots out there. Absolutely embarrassed them. I went in for the $38.99 all-you-can-eat, and what did I get? Not some sad, watered-down, reheated nonsense like other places try to pass off--I got REAL Cajun seafood. Properly cooked. Properly seasoned. Actually worth paying for. I ordered crawfish, clams, mussels, and head-on shrimp, and every single tray came out piping hot, drenched in that bold, garlicky, buttery sauce that hits you like a freight train. Not bland. Not timid. Not "lightly seasoned for the masses." No--this is full-flavor, unapologetic, get-it-all-over-your-hands Cajun. The crawfish? Seasoned all the way through, not just dusted on the outside like some lazy joke. Other spots--take notes. The shrimp? Perfectly cooked, heads packed with flavor. If you're scared of that, stay home and order chicken tenders. The clams and mussels? Clean, tender, not a single one questionable--which already puts them ahead of places charging MORE and serving LESS. And then the sides--this is where it gets ridiculous. Boiled okra, sweet corn, quail eggs, all soaked in that same sauce? That's not a side--that's a statement. Everything is absorbing flavor like it's supposed to. No shortcuts. No laziness. Just execution. And here's what really separates them from the clowns-- the quality never dropped. You keep ordering, they keep delivering heat. Same flavor. Same intensity. No "second round is worse" nonsense. That's what happens when a kitchen actually knows what it's doing. Meanwhile, other seafood spots are out here charging premium prices for bland, overcooked garbage and calling it "Cajun." Stop it. Just stop. This is how it's DONE. Messy. Bold. Loud. Flavor in your face. Hands covered in sauce. Zero regrets. If you leave Cajun Ni Kuya unsatisfied, don't blame the restaurant--blame your taste buds. I'll be back. And I'm bringing an appetite that's ready for war. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Crawfish as long as a dollar bill. That's huge! - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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Came to try this place out and was not expecting a karaoke night! Its quite loud, but still very pleasant and friendly. It was so busy that we didn't see the waitresses much and had to ask for water a couple of times, but everything came out ok. We ordered the seafood platter for 2, and it was more than enough food. The shrimp was maybe a little overcooked, but I figure that's unavoidable in the serving style. The French fries were super fresh (and way too hot to eat immediately), and went well with the Kuya's way sauce Overall, very happy with the experience! read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood platter, kuyas way medium sauce - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

I've had seafood boil at a lot of different restaurants and used to work as a waitress at The Boiling Crab, and Cajun Ni Kuya tops ALL. When you walk in, the interior is bright and clean. We came around 5pm and it was empty so we were able to be seated right away. First off, AYCE seafood boil for $38.99?? Unheard of. Plus open mic karaoke Friday and Saturday nights? It's the most ideal way to spend a weekend evening. We ordered ours with "Kuya's way" (house mix) and it was so flavorful, but not too salty/overwhelming. Everything was perfectly cooked, which was nice as many places tend to overcook seafood boil. Also a really nice touch that you can add boiled eggplant, which I haven't seen before. In addition to the impressive seafood boil, they have many filipino classics like bangus, sisig, kaldereta, and more. The sizzling sisig we ordered came out literally sizzling on a hot skillet and the flavor was incredible. I've already started craving this spot since I went, can't wait to be back soon! read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - 1/2 lb shrimp, 1 order mussels, 1/2 lb sausage, corn, potatoes, quail eggs, boiled eggplant - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Always like coming here. The seafood boil taste is similar to Kickin Kasian and they offer AYCE. I find this AYCE much better than Crab N' Spice as you're not limited by ordering the same options as the rest of the table. There's lots of options.. and on top of that, you can order Filipino dishes. It's a very good alternative to Kickin Kasian. It's usually not busy here so you don't have to wait. They offer karaoke too. read more

Came here with the family yesterday and I really wanted to leave a review, so here it is. I have to start by saying that the Crispy Pata here is the best ive had in comparison to all filipino restaurants ive been in. Crispy, soft, and flavorful you will not even try look for a vinegar sauce nor liver sauce(Mang Thomas) to go with it. In addition, their Kare kare, palabok, and sisig was also amazing. My family ordered two huge plates of Cajun seafood,however, I pretty much ignored it and ate the filipino dishes. Clean establishment and nice classic song vibes. read more

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We had a fantastic birthday dinner here. The staff was very helpful in setting up a table for 8. They allowed me to preorder items so there were appetizers ready to be served shortly after we arrived. I especially liked the option of Filipino food along with the seafood boil. The crispy pata was tender and juicy. The seafood was loved by all, everything was delicious. It's a medium sized location with room to walk between the tables. read more

Came here today and it did not disappoint at all! It was empty when we got there, which was nice because we didn't have to wait I'm curious if it gets busy on the weekends though. I went with their AYCE option and for the price, it was totally worth it. I loved the variety of options you could add. I had the mussels with their "Kuya's Way" flavor and wow so much flavor, it was delicious! I also tried the lechon and lumpia, both were cooked perfectly and super flavorful. The ambiance was nice, with good tunes playing and TVs showing the news, which added a chill vibe. The staff was also really friendly and attentive throughout our visit. I'll definitely be coming back to try more next time! read more

Came here for the all-you-can-eat seafood boil and it was awesome. Kuya's seasoning was so good. Every plate came out super hot, in a good way. Wish I could've eaten more, but I was stuffed after 2 rounds. I'm definitely coming back for more when I'm craving some seafood! read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Kuya's style shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams, potatoes, and corn - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

literally BEST seafood boil ive ever had. their sauce is the juicest and most flavorful compared to other places. I love how it actually seeps into the food and it just tastes like its made with love. i used to only go to kickin kasian but now i only go here because its just so much better and less crowded all the time. nice staff as well:) and although it doesnt have the "aesthetic" ambiance that other mainstream seafood boil places do, you can tell they take care of the space and its a nice hole in the wall family owned vibe. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Here's a polished version you can use for a review: --- The food at Cajun Ni Kuya is absolutely delicious--they did not disappoint! I loved their Cajun shrimp, crispy pata, nilagang baka, fried liempo, pork sisig, fried chicken and shrimp shanghai. Everything was flavorful and satisfying. Highly recommend! They also have open mic karaoke where you can sing right from your seat--no pressure like being on stage, which is perfect if you have stage fright. The host is funny, and the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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After another crab restaurant was packed with an hour wait we went in search of something new. We found this place by accident and it ended up being 100x better than the other place. Kinda spicy which is exactly what I like. I'm sure they can make it more mild if you requested but that's no fun! Amazing flavors the crab was cooked to perfection and the okra was the freshest most delicious I've ever had in a boil. Do yourself a favore and give it a try. I will definitely be returning. read more

Our first time in was for my son's 22nd birthday! He wanted a seafood boil, I asked around and someone suggested this little hole in the wall! Boy I can say, we were very impressed. The food was AMAZING, service was TOP NOTCH. Not cheap, but definitely more reasonable than the chain restaurants around. Highly recommend! read more

we ordered the seafood platter, the seafood boil flavor was good but I wish it wasn't so dry. My favorite thing about seafood boils are when the it is drenched in sauce. The portion was a bit small for the price so I'd recommend just ordering the seafood by the lb I guess. The vibes were great though there's karaoke and Filipino dishes you can order as well read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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Great food and service. Friendly staff. Enjoy the seafood platter with amazing seasoning. Always fun too when we go. Great atmosphere.

I definitely recommend Kusina ni Kuya. It's a Filipino Restaurant and has Filipino Street Foods on Fri and Sat. They also have Karaoke. The food is really delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, and the portions are just right. The staff are very kind and welcoming, which makes the whole dining experience even better. The place has a nice atmosphere that feels comfortable whether you're dining with family, friends, or just grabbing a meal for yourself. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and overall it's a spot worth checking out if you're looking for good food and great service. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

The food and services was great! My husband and I got the boil shareable plate and it was delicious we went on a Friday night so there was karaoke so it was a bit loud but still nice read more

We've had this spot on our list for a while and decided to have dinner here finally! Parking is super tiny but we managed to luckily find a spot up front. We got there shortly before 6pm and were the only ones there! Surprisingly empty for the time we went. Seems they have a separate connecting food area next door for take out only? Not sure but it was dark in that side of the room. We were greeted by Jonas who was very attentive and always made sure to check on us which was great. Food itself was okay. We ordered some garlic butter shrimp, flavor was amazing but scorching hot and difficult to eat. I almost wish it was just served in a bowl so that I can scoop the butter onto my rice which I was already doing. The fried chicken, sweet potato fries, and butterfly shrimp were pretty okay. The Calamansi juice is a must! I always go for it whenever a restaurant has it in their menu. There was another lady worker who seemed unfriendly and didn't really greet us and just walked away but other than that, Jonas did a great job serving us. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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I ordered the crispy pata (chopped) and a seafood platter (shrimp, green mussels, and eggplant; kuya's way, mild). The food was very savory and the service was pretty fast as well! Would definitely come back here read more

Great food, great service. They have karaoke on Friday and Saturday evenings while dining. read more

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On Reseda Boulevard, Cajun Ni Kuya serves up vibrant Cajun seafood boils with a Filipino twist. The shrimp and crab leg combo, drenched in garlic butter, is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. I found medium allows the flavors to shine through . Generous portions at make it a good deal. Quick service, outdoor seating, and lumpia sides seal the deal. Make sure to watch out for Karaoke nights too. read more

This place has such an amazing ambiance. The food was so well seasoned and delicious! The staffs service was fast and excellent. Definitely recommend trying their food! read more

YA'LL. You cannot beat $38.99 for ALL YOU CAN EAT seafood boil! I'm so happy that I decided to give this place a try. I've been craving it so bad, but don't want to wait in line at the other places. This is a little hole in the wall with the kindest service and staff. I would highly recommend anyone to come here if you want seafood boil. One of these days I'll try the Filipino food too :) read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

The food is SO DELICIOUS omg !!!! This was my first time here and was nervous but WOW the shrimp and crawfish have my heart, SO FLAVORFUL, I was genuinely shocked how good the food tastes !! the service was awesome ! Everyone just wants you to enjoy the food and they're so nice and informative especially for ur first time the music is great as well, the inside is very clean including the bathrooms . All around this place is SOOOOO good through and through I will definitely be coming back here ! SO GOOD OMG read more

Excellent seafood, very fresh and reasonably priced.. Great service and very clean inside, we'll definitely be returning , highly recommended so delicious!! read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Shrimp, sausage, clams, mussels, corn and potatoes (with house seasoning) delicious!! - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

I have been eyeing this place since the name change. It used to be another seafood spot before attached to Kusina ni Kuya. I came here on a Tues night (10/24/2023) with my girlfriends. I got here at 7:30PM and we were the only ones in the whole entire restaurant til they closed at 10PM (but they closed early probably because we were they only customers the whole night). Parking in front was easy peasy. Of course, the name alone lets me know this place is Filipino owned and operated. In honor of Filipino American History month, I came to eat. :) My friends ordered (2) rice, lumpia (eggrolls), lechon kawali (crispy fried pork belly), and fries (2 baskets - LOL). I ordered the peeled shrimp because I was feeling lazy and didn't want to peel. Normally, I would keep the shrimp with a shell because I like to suck the head. (No dirty thoughts!) I went with 1 lb in kuya sauce medium level which is $20.99, but of course I needed to make additions. LOL I added one corn ($1.50), 5 pcs of quail eggs ($1.99), and 3pcs of potato ($2.50). Everything was good. Nothing that would not deter me from coming back. I would eat here again. I'm partial to lumpia and lechon, because I bleed it as a Filipino. The spice level on the shrimp was spicy (but I can handle it) but next time I just might go mild since I really liked the flavor of the kuya sauce (garlic butter with cajun spices). Our whole bill with tax and tip came out close to $100. Not bad for the 3 of us. I'll be back another time. I'm sure my family would be very interested in coming. Plus, I do love to support small business. read more

Kusina ni kuya is my place to go for ordering food for parties at home. They are the best in the valley for me for filipino food. Now we got to try their cajun shrimp. I must say this will be my favorite cajun spot from now on!! The blend is perfect and way better than the famous kickin kasian and the expensive boiling crab! We also get to try their calamari, t'was good but nothing special. It looks like it was a frozen pre made calamari that you fry when someone orders it. I would prefer if that was their own batter mixture. The place is very spacious and clean. Service was great! Nice staff and fast! Pricewise is ok. Their pound of shrimp maybe a dollar or 2 more expensive but it's ok because of the good taste! Overall great! Happy tummy! read more

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I was really craving a seafood boil and this was the closest one that was open. I didn't really have any expectations for my visit here, all I knew was that I wanted crawfish and they offered it here. They are located in a plaza and is actually connected to another Filipino restaurant. The inside look very clean and we I went, it was just me and my boyfriend there. I'm not sure if they get busy, but they do have an option for people to join a guest list through Yelp if ever needed. We ordered cajun fries to start with and for the seafood boil we ordered shrimp, crawfish, and clams (all 1Lb), with Kuya's Style in medium. The medium actually wasn't spicy at all, I actually wished we ordered spicy instead. I think I was a bit disappointed with the fact that the crawfish was very squishy. I am not sure if it's because it was frozen or if it was over cooked, but it make it very hard to eat. Everything else was okay. The sauce had A LOT of garlic, which I'm totally okay with. Overall, this place was nice to try out. Service was very quick and food was alright. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Cajun Fries - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

Had a chance to taste and experienced Cajun ni Kuya. You have a lot of choices and cheaper price for seafood menu. If you love shrimps , they have shell on or peeled already with Kuya's special sauce was very delicious. Chicken wings was a great starter too, so tender and juicy but crispy outside. I will say , this is a good place to party, just hang out or meet up with friends and family, while enjoying your Cajun choices and many more. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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First time here came with my girlfriend and our son he loves, snow crab and he absolutely loved the snow crab it's meaty and flavorful! The shrimp Cajun house style spicy was soo good had us enjoy every bite plus the fire had a nice crunch that with a cold Sapporo uffff The service... let me tell you nicest staff patience as they explain how to order about there restaurant never did we had to look for a staff member very attentive The ambience mannnn they play the jams from best hits from the 90's to early /midd 2000's was a vibe hearing music my girlfriend and I haven't listened to in years! read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - All You Can Eat Special- Second order was a must! - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

The food is delicious at this location. The clams, mussels, shrimp as well as their other options such as crispy pata will have your taste buds satisfied. Great spot for some great food. The staff is friendly and will answer any questions and parking is in their lot. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California

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The food was so delicious!!!! Cecelia was amazing, she was super attentive and sweet. We found out they do karaoke night every Friday and Saturday night!! The place was very nice and has great vibes. We will be back with friends 10/10. read more

Cajun Ni Kuya - One pound snow crab legs, half pound peeled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Northridge, California