Kuya J

Erika Mendoza

4.0

Actually, for taste, service, innovation, and great service, i really like it here. The dishes are nice. In fact, it's a great place to bring friends from far away to experience Filipino cooking at its best. The sm Marikina branch was where I discovered how good their menu is. I think we've tried almost every item already being regulars. We know the staff by name, and in turn, they remember our quirks and preferences and accommodate us every possible way. And the bathroom there is very clean, which is a major consideration when i go out anywhere. Now, the SM hypermarket branch. Again, the food is consistently well made. The service great. But a real turnoff to the max were the flies. Not just your ordinary household flies, but huge giant bangaws. Flies that big indicate there's something dead or rotting somewhere nearby. I whined repeatedly about it (nicely of course) but tolerated it. Even with several candles already spread across the table, one right on the food plate, the bangaws were undeterred. God knows what its like in the kitchen when out in the guest area they buzz lazily and without fear. There is no excuse for the flies. Management should be reprimanded. I don't care to hear any excuses, flies and other pests can be systematically controlled. Lighting candles is a management failure to get to the root cause and nip the problem. Ok, ang haba na ng sinabi ko. I can't sleep and I can't stay awake. Needless to say, don't eat at this branch until they acknowledge and solve the problem. In the west, this place would be padlocked for fly infestation. Ok a@m tired of talking na.

Verry Purwanto

3.0

At last, my family and I were able to find a branch that isn't too crowded. The place has a bright, warm and airy feel to it, helped no doubt by the warm lighting and light-colored shelves and mirror frames that surround the place. I chose a cozy corner table for me and my fam but cleanup took a while. Also, the food took more than 15minutes to arrive.I found the Nilagang Bulalo, Crispy Bagnet and the Sisig Rice adequate. However, the sinuglaw we ordered was left to wallow by itself after a fee token tastes.Kuya J's is good if you want no-frills Pinoy meals but I think you can easily get these flavors when you cook at home.