Kuya J Restaurant is one of the anticipated restaurants when SM Iloilo opened its new wing last November. From Cebu, it has made a bold move to expand to different parts of the country. For a foodie destination like Iloilo, Kuya J offers comfort food that every Filipino will love to enjoy with family and friends.
Brought to you by Winglip Chang, who has more than 3 decades of experience in the food industry, Kuya J has 30 stores as of the end of 2015 – impressively, they opened 12 stores in a span of 3 months ( Sept-December). Kuya J is eyeing to open 80 new stores in the country from SM Davao to SM Cabanatuan. No doubt, Kuya J is the country’s bagong bida.
One of their most popular dishes is Crispy Pata.
Crackling skin with meat so tender, they softly separate from the bones. I love that their Crispy Pata is not the very oily type we often get from other family restaurants.
A Filipino family meal will be incomplete without Kare-Kare.
If you want something light, enjoy their Lumpia Presko which has sautéed crabmeat. The wrapper is infused with malunggay, thus giving its green hue and made healthier.
Yours truly was delighted to attend a Meet and Greet event with Kuya J’s endorser – Jericho Rosales – last January 31st. Kuya J Restaurant in Iloilo opened last December.
We enjoyed other dishes like Kuya J Grilled Scallops, Crispy Catfish,Rellenong Talong, Danggit Rice, Humba (Cebuano version of adobo) rice along with desserts, Mango Pandan and Tablea Coffe Flan ( must-try!).
You might be asking if the restaurant is named after Jericho Rosales. No, it isn’t. A press conference was held and Mr. Chang himself explained that the name came from the fact that many Filipino names begin with “J” like Juan. For Jericho, he considers Kuya J restaurant as his ” best endorsement ever”.
Let me share some photos from the Meet and Greet event at Kuya J Restaurant in Iloilo.
With blogger and Panay News Correspondent Raymart Escopel. We were kilig because Jericho was sitting at our back. So close yet so far situation.
Photo by Tisha September Arnaldo
After the casual press conference, Echo treated the guests with few of his songs. He is a great singer. And of course, my fan girling moment.
For your next hearty meal, visit your nearest Kuya J restaurant. If you happen to be in Iloilo, Kuya J Restaurant is located at SM City Iloilo new wing.
For updates, follow Kuya J’s Facebook page . See you there!
*all photos unless stated courtesy of Kuya J
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Hello Anne!
I think most people do. That’s why they clarified it. hehehe. Thanks for visiting my blog and for your comment!