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What Happened to Ma'am Sir After Best Thing I Ever Ate? (Los Angeles, CA)

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As of September 2026, Ma'am Sir has closed — confirmed via asianjournal.com, August 28, 2020.

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What the source shows: The Asian Journal reported owner Charles Olalia's August 28, 2020 announcement that Ma'am Sir had closed.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode 'Desert Island Dish' featured Ma'am Sir, a modern Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood built around chef and owner Charles Olalia's family-style menu, which included dishes such as sea urchin lumpia and Happy Birthday Chicken, according to the Asian Journal. The restaurant occupied a 1,800-square-foot space at 4330 Sunset Boulevard beginning in June 2018. According to the Asian Journal, Olalia announced on August 28, 2020 that Ma'am Sir had closed, writing on Instagram, 'There will come a time when I can welcome you again.' The Asian Journal reported that Olalia, previously a chef at Patina and mar'sel at Terranea Resort, had also operated Rice Bar in downtown Los Angeles before closing it in 2019 to focus on Ma'am Sir.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 1
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Desert Island Dish
What was featured
A modern Filipino restaurant's family-style menu
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ma'am Sir

Frequently asked questions

Is Ma'am Sir still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ma'am Sir has closed — confirmed via asianjournal.com, August 28, 2020.

What happened to Ma'am Sir after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode 'Desert Island Dish' featured Ma'am Sir, a modern Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood built around chef and owner Charles Olalia's family-style menu, which included dishes such as sea urchin lumpia and Happy Birthday Chicken, according to the Asian Journal. As of September 2026, Ma'am Sir has closed — confirmed via asianjournal.com, August 28, 2020.

Is Ma'am Sir permanently closed?

As of September 2026, Ma'am Sir has closed — confirmed via asianjournal.com, August 28, 2020. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.

Where is Ma'am Sir located?

4330 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Ma'am Sir?

Season 11, Episode 1 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Desert Island Dish”.

Is Ma'am Sir still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

The episode 'Desert Island Dish' featured Ma'am Sir, a modern Filipino restaurant in Los Angeles' Silver Lake neighborhood built around chef and owner Charles Olalia's family-style menu, which included dishes such as sea urchin lumpia and Happy Birthday Chicken, according to the Asian Journal. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
4330 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • asianjournal.com — https://asianjournal.com/life-style/eat-drink/acclaimed-fil-am-restaurant-maam-sir-has-closed/

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