Kuya Ja's – Filipino
Kuya Ja’s invites diners into a vibrant celebration of Filipino soul food, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of garlic-infused adobo and the irresistible sizzle of pork belly sisig. Crispy, golden-fried lumpia and spice-dusted wings offer a satisfying crunch that gives way to bold, traditional flavors, while bowls of ginger-scented arroz caldo provide a warm, soulful embrace. It is a place where classic island comfort meets modern culinary flair, transforming every meal into a festive gathering of rich textures and bright, punchy aromatics.
5268 Nicholson Lane https://kuyajas.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Filipino
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its reasonable pricing and approachable menu, guests appreciate the reliable value found in every casual meal. Reviewers highlight the straightforward dining experience as a solid choice for those seeking a relaxed atmosphere and
Menu
Appetizers
- Fili-Wings - $14: Confit-Fried Wings with choice of Tamarind Pepper (Dry) or Spiced Adobo Glaze (Wet) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Sisig - $13: Sauteed Headcheese, House Spices, Onions, Bell Peppers, Chilies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Empanadas - $10: 2 Fried Beef Empanadas, Jalapeno Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork and Shrimp Lumpia - $9: 3 Eggrolls, Sweet Chili Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Lumpia - $8: 3 Eggrolls, Sweet Chili Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortang Talong - $12: Grilled Eggplant Omelette, Mozzarella, House Salsa, JaJa Sauce, Green Crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Soup & Salad
- Arroz Caldo - $11: Chicken Rice Porridge, Eggs, Chicken Cracklings, Crispy Garlic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- KJ's Chopped Salad - $12: Romaine, Cucumbers, Eggs, Tomatoes, Carrots, Red Onions, Pan de Sal Croutons, Calamansi Mustard Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Adobo Chicken Breast - $5: Salad Topping
- Add Adobo Shrimp - $6: Salad Topping
Sandwiches & Wraps
- Chori-Burger - $16: Chorizo and Beef, Fried Egg, Lettuce, JaJa Sauce, American Cheese, Fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon Belly Sandwich - $15: Atsara, Caramelized Onions, Arugula, Jalapeno Mayo, Chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sisig-Rito - $15: Garlic Fried Rice, Fried Egg, Pico, Lettuce, Cilantro Crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Adobo Chicken Sandwich - $14: Buttermilk Chicken, Lettuce, Adobo Glaze, Chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Halang Chicken Sandwich - $14: Hot Sauce Brined Chicken, Sweet and Spicy Kale Slaw, Pickles, Chili Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls
- KJ's Signature Pancit - $16: Shrimp, Chicken, Longanisa, Egg, Veggies, Rice Noodles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Adobo - $15: Chicken Leg and Thigh, Adobo Brined Soft Boiled Egg, Sweet Soy, Veggie of the Day, White Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lechon Kawali - $17: Crispy Pork Belly, Fried Egg, Atsara Salad, JaJa Sauce, Adobo Glaze, White Rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa B's Fried Rice - $16: Homemade Sweet Pork Longanisa, Chicken, Veggies, Egg, Cumin Crab Fat Butter, Cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filipino Sweet Spaghetti - $14: Beef, Hot Dogs, Sweet Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Combos
- Lechon Belly Combo - $18: Slow Roasted Pork Belly, White Rice, Atsara, and Fountain Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Sisig Combo - $17: Sauteed Headcheese, House Spices, Onions, Bell Peppers, Chilies, White Rice, Atsara, and Fountain Drink Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo-Itlog Combo - $16: 2 Homemade Sweet Pork Longanisa Sausage, Fried Egg, White Rice, Atsara, and Fountain Drink Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Fried Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale and Spinach Laing - $7: Braised in Coconut Milk, Pork Belly, Shrimp Paste, Chilies Dietary tags: Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atsara - $4: Pickled Ginger Papaya Salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Pork Longanisa - $4 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fried Egg - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
Catering
- Kinamot To Go Tray - $125: Filipino dinner in a catering tray. Feeds 3-5 people. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
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