Best meal I've had in Philippines so far! Only got a photo of the spring rolls (lumpia) because I ate everything straight away!
First time trying crispy pata, was really nice but too much for two people(I'd share that between 4 with other dishes) very rich and lots of crispy fat, so if you like that, it's the dish for you!
Tried the caramel flan, that was very nice too, add some calamansi, makes it pop.
Got a noodle dish too, was average, not bad, nothing amazing.
Standout for me was the roast chicken. I just ordered it to get some extra protein but was pleasantly surprised by a really nice smoky barbecue flavour!
Great place out of a lot of options on Ayala mall terrace.
We ordered a regular crispy pata, sinigang na bangus, and dinamita for lunch. My first try on the dinamita. It has more meat and less spicy. I made my own dip out of calamansi and soy sauce as I am not contented with the dip that comes with the dish. I finished 2 dinamitas. It was okay, great as starters. Sinigang na bangus was delicious. I am not a sinigang lover but I love it. It wasn't too sour and the fish is firm and boneless.
Their ube halo halo is loveeee. For only 109 pesos, they give you a huge glass bowl filled with halo halo goodness. You should not miss this if you’re eating here. 4 star for their delicious food, everything I have tried were delicious by far, their sinigang and crispy pata 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 downside is service, its always a struggling catching the attention of their servers 😪
Hannah Angelique Casiño
+5
Kuya J is one of the restaurants where you can enjoy Filipino dishes at a reasonable price. The fact that it’s owned by my forever crush, Jericho Rosales, makes me want to visit it everytime. The food is so good, you can order a lot of viands and pay less than 1k for 4 people already. Plus they serve desserts that will blow your mind. I really love their halo-halo! It’s a must try! The ambiance will also give you a “feel at home” feeling. I love that they placed books within your reach so you can read while waiting for your food to be served. Customer service is also five star. I reccomment visiting this branch.
A very cozy place to eat, food is great. Orders are taking a long time to be serve but its tolerable. I've tasted lots of Halo-halo but theirs is quite unique with the flavory shaved ice.
Charlene Briones-Michelena
+4
Classic Filipino dishes with an authentic Cebuano twist. Love the family style serving and it's fast. Price points are very affordable and service is great
Waiting time is a bit longer than what I expected. Although food is good but customer service should also be great as well in terms of providing time. If you look at the halo-halo picture in the Menu it's mouth watering but the actual taste doesn't define it.
Their prices might be on the high side (mostly) but the service and taste is great. Ordered a lot but what I really like here is the sinigang na baboy, crispy pata, and the binagoongan rice. Even the desserts are worth a try and will not disappoint. Highly recommend this place. (BTW only took 2 photos of the desserts we had because the entrees in the beginning are that good our stomach can't wait)
Been here for several times.. Best for me is Pork Binagoongan and Kare-kare mix with bagoong perfect match with plain rice.. Dessert? Choose their Halo-Halo its unique and delicious. Must try.
Crispy pata (see photo below) , sinuglaw (fish sashimi mixed with griiled pork), fried chicken, mongos (see the photo below).. These are only some of the many Filipino dishes at Kuya J's restaurant. If you want a taste of authentic Filipino food, i highly recommend this place. They are located at the terraces of the Ayala center Cebu. Be ready to wait in line because a lot of people are going to this place especially at dinner time. Crispy pata is one of their best sellers and its definitely a must try!
I love it here! I'm so happy that Kuya J opened in Ayala Cebu because I can have their crispy pata whenever i get a sudden craving for it (since I work along Ayala Business Park). I thought they have one of the best crispy pata in town. What I like about this branch is that our orders were served all at the same time. The ambiance is refreshing and the place is well lit, you get wonderful family lunch pictures effortlessly. Apart from crispy pata, I also love their palabok and sinigang na Bangus. I will recommend this branch to my visiting friends for sure. Kuya J has become my new pinoy restaurant favorite. They'll surely be seeing more of me in the coming months. #burp
Ronnell Labrador Padillo
+4.5
Perfect place for Native restaurant in Cebu. Lechon Kawali, Scallops, Grilled squid - the best in town. Unlimited rice is a must. Don't be confused with Bulalo and Pochero, they have different interpretations.
I love the place so much. It's so relaxing with the wood interior. The service crew is so nice, very polite and attentive. Very smiling and quick. The food was superb especially the sisig. I never ate sisig in my entire life, but hot daaaamn. Kuya J's sisig sizzling on the olay with a bubbling sunny sideup egg above is so enticing. And when tasted, you'll never have enough. I recommend for you to have the sisig and the dinamita. The chopseuy and karekare too are yummy. Surely, we will come back.
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This is my first ever visit to a Kuya J outlet (there are 4 in Cebu city alone) where we recently had a family dinner in their newest branch at The Terraces Ayala. Kuya J, a homegrown Cebuano eatery that features native Filipino cuisine in a cozy setting, is what many consider to be a rising star in the local food business. There’s something about the interior of the place that draws you in to it. The simple yet fascinating wooden crate panel/bookshelf decor overlaying the entire sidewall of the restaurant instantly caught my eye. But it was definitely the food that got our nod of approval that evening.
The Kare-Kare (beef stew in peanut sauce) was a winner. Probably the easiest to chew beef dish we have ever tried; evidently the kitchen did a really good job tenderizing the meat. We also enjoyed some of their bestsellers such as the tried-and-true Crispy Pata, Grilled Scallops (that’s right, grilled not baked; we loved it!) and the modest yet savory Pancit Canton. The service was all right; pricing is mid-range. While the space was by no means constricted, I only wish that it was a bit roomy; but other than that, our dining experience was truly a delightful one.
Looking for a home cooked food!?"Kuya J" is the perfect place to be💯👍!Sizzling sisig kick off our lunch. Grilled scallops top with melted cheese is so flavorful.😱Tasted several halo2x but "kuya J" halo2x stands out..,shaved ice taste like milk .Definitely I'll come back here for their halo2x. Price was so reasonable.
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