KUBO

Headline: KUBO: Crispy Jolli chicken. Cozy, intimate spot. Big flavors, great value.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino diner with small plates and rice meals; reasonable prices.

Menu Highlights:
– Kubo Jolli Chicken (crispy fried chicken with calamansi mayo/sweet soy; frequent favorite)
– Filipino pork BBQ skewers over rice (charred, savory-sweet marinade)
– Beef Kare-Kare Dumplings
– Chicken Inasal Silog
– Adobo Fries
– Coconut Spinach Fritters
– Chicken wings (incl. bone marrow version mentioned)
– Lumpia
– Dilis (crispy anchovies)

Service Highlights:
– Warm, attentive hospitality; quick service despite a small team
– Often a one-woman kitchen cooking to order; diners enjoy watching the chef work
– Cozy, intimate room with about 15 seats and relaxed, nostalgic music
– Portions described as generous for the price; curated, not-too-big menu

Notes:
– A few dishes didn’t land for some: pancit/lumpia combo came off overdone/too vinegary; Filipino pickles felt plain; Chicken Afritada was oily and not the expected style
– One diner found the rice on the wetter side; calamansi mayo with chicken felt too rich for some tastes
– Occasional feedback about a less-welcoming front-of-house interaction and being signaled toward early closing
– No dessert menu noted during one visit
– The fried chicken is its own style—don’t expect a Jollibee copycat

Logistics:
– Located inside a mall/shopping arcade; easy to find though the entrance can look a bit quiet
– Closes early (around 8 pm)

Paragraphs:
Customers come for the big, comforting Filipino flavors packed into a tiny, friendly space. The runaway hit is the Kubo Jolli Chicken—shatter-crisp skin, juicy meat, and that calamansi mayo or sweet soy on the side. Folks also rave about the Filipino pork BBQ skewers laid over soft rice, with that charred, sticky-sweet marinade that feels straight out of a backyard grill. Smaller plates like Adobo Fries, coconut spinach fritters, dilis, and Beef Kare-Kare Dumplings round out a curated menu that keeps ordering simple and portions satisfying.

Diners enjoy the warm, personal vibe—there’s often a one-woman kitchen running the show, and service manages to be quick and attentive even when all seats are filled. Several guests mention friendly chats with the team and a homestyle feel, sometimes even meeting family members who add to the welcoming atmosphere. Prices come across as fair for the serving size and quality, and the cozy room with nostalgic tunes makes it easy to linger—when it’s not close to closing.

Although most plates hit the spot, some diners mention misses here and there. A few found the pancit/lumpia combo overdone and too vinegary, the Filipino pickles a bit plain, and the Chicken Afritada oily and not the usual version they expected. One table noted wetter rice and felt the calamansi mayo made the fried chicken overly rich, while another had a less-than-warm greeting and got the subtle hint of early closing. Overall, folks come back for the standout fried chicken and pork BBQ, the value, and that intimate, homey Belfast nook serving Filipino comfort with heart.