Kuya J Restaurant SM City Batangas in Batangas

"If you’re looking for a homey restaurant with amazing food, friendly and accommodating staff, and fast service, I highly recommend Kuya J SM Batangas City. We keep coming back because of the variety of delicious options and their ability to accommodate even our big group. Definitely worth a visit!"

"I had such a wonderful experience at Kuya J Restaurant SM Batangas City! The food was flavorful and freshly prepared—every dish was cooked to perfection, especially the crispy pata and halo-halo which are absolute must-tries. The staff were all very friendly, attentive, and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and perfect for both family gatherings and casual dining with friends. I highly recommend Kuya J SM Batangas City if you’re looking for delicious Filipino food served with warm hospitality. Definitely coming back again soon!"

"Food is 10/10. Fast service. The expectation was met, food was served within 20-30mins. However, they didn't have any fruit shake & juices available. The only desert available was leche flan & Halo-Halo. They also don't serve SOLO Halo-Halo, only the Regular serving. Compared to other Kuya J branches, they lack other viands such as the Danggit rice was not available too. Overall, the crispy pakbet was perfect. As well as the Quarter Leg Roasted chicken & Baked oyster. Garlic rice was also a perfect match. Would still recommend 4/5."

"First timer at Kuya J but we did not expect the satisfaction that we had from our orders. The beef caldereta and fried chicken was so good but what surprised us the most is the Halo Halo. It was our main focus while eating. The best Halo Halo we had. We will sure come back for more."

"My family and I tried the restaurant and it was definitely worth it! We were greeted warmly with smile, and we were asked where we’d like to sit. The servers assisted us from time to time and the food came out earlier than expected! The staffs were all smiles all throughout the entire dining. Thank you for your great service! Will definitely come back together with my fam next month for my mom’s birthday celebration! I hope we’ll get a free leche flan hehe."

"I just want to share our family's experience at Kuya J Restaurant. On September 22 around 1:30 PM, we ordered the Pata Bundle and Pochero Bundle. Our lunch was worth it because the food was delicious, and the serving time was great—they served everything properly. We’ll definitely keep coming back for the food here, especially because of the moreno (tan-skinned) manager who kept checking on us and was very approachable."

"Food quality is top-tier, no complain about it. Our family enjoyed the crispy chicken, spaghetti, mussels, sinigang, crispy pata, and especially the ube halo-halo with leche flan. The service is quite disappointing though. We were advised to get our orders in 20-30 mins but the foods were served after an hour. When we followed up some orders, the staff were quite distracted to the point that they forgot our orders. Take note, we have followed up our orders twice and to different employees. The ambiance, location, and interior of the place is really good and comforting. The area is nice and tidy."

"I recently dined at Kuya J with my balikbayan friends who were craving Filipino food, and it was the perfect choice. The restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere with elegant interiors that still felt familiar and comforting. The food was excellent, from the crispy pata, which was crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, to the flavorful sinigang that struck just the right balance. My friends were thrilled to experience the authentic flavors they had been missing. As a bonus, we were treated to complimentary halo-halo, which was refreshing and beautifully prepared. The service was just as memorable. The staff was polite, attentive, and always ready to assist, even though the restaurant was busy. What made the experience extra special was when they took the time to capture a group photo for us, making sure we had a keepsake from our meal together. Kuya J delivered delicious food, warm hospitality, and a memorable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone craving Filipino cuisine."