Kuya J Restaurant Food Review
Kuya J is a Filipino restaurant with mall branches nationwide. One is at Abreeza Mall in Davao City.
What I tried:
Crispy Shrimps (Php 195)
Grilled Scallops (Php 230)
Kare-kare (Php 399)
Iced Tea
The shrimps weren't crispy at all and you can tell that they weren't fresh either. The lovely vinegar sauce wasn't enough to compensate for the greasiness of the shrimp's batter.
One of the house specialties is the Grilled Scallops. As to why, I have no idea. The scallops were too small to actually be tasted beneath all the butter and cheese topping. Some scallops were almost burnt.
As for the kare-kare, I've had better and at a lower price. The serving looked sad and meager. The sauce lacked richness and the nutty aroma wasn't even there. The meat was tender enough but lacked flavor.
Not a satisfying meal for me. The food didn't justify it's price and the iced tea was too sweet. Perhaps, the food'll be better next time.
