Kuya J - Azalea Boracay

Kuya J Azalea Boracay — Filipino comfort fare. Budget-friendly bites. Friendly crew.

Casual Filipino dining inside Azalea Hotels & Residences; budget-friendly; sit-down meals and breakfast buffet available.

Menu Highlights:
– Baked scallops (fan favorite)
– Crispy pata
– Kare-kare
– Cebu-style chicken
– Squid sisig
– Chop suey
– Pancit canton
– Aligue rice
– Breakfast buffet staples (Filipino classics, fruits, pastries, fresh salads)

Service Highlights:
– Often praised for helpful, accommodating, proactive staff
– Good for birthdays and family gatherings; thoughtful gestures for celebrations
– Attentive breakfast buffet service for many diners
– Generally relaxed, not-too-crowded dining atmosphere
– Consistency appreciated by repeat guests

Notes:
– Reports of long wait times (40+ minutes) during busy periods
– A few instances of missing or unprepared orders; staff seen on phones
– One diner twice found insects in the rice and was still charged; another noted stale crackers
– Occasional smoke from the kitchen and a loud manager disturbed some guests
– Some mentioned lack of napkins, limited knife options, and overall service inconsistency
– Buffet skewed oily/fried for some; others preferred fresh salad/fruit
– Limited mobile signal in the area made waiting feel longer
– Can be tricky to locate since it’s inside the hotel

Logistics:
– Located inside Azalea Hotels & Residences Boracay; walking distance to the beach and back street
– Breakfast buffet available; included for hotel guests in some stays
– Mobile signal can be weak inside

Customers come for the Filipino comfort food that’s easy on the wallet and reliably tasty. Baked scallops get the loudest love, followed by crispy pata, kare-kare, Cebu-style chicken, squid sisig, and pancit canton. The breakfast buffet is a highlight for many—Filipino staples, fruits, pastries, and a simple fresh salad spread—good for fueling a beach day without spending too much.

Diners enjoy the generally warm and accommodating crew, with several folks calling out how hands-on and celebratory the team can be, especially for birthdays or family gatherings. Some guests even received complimentary pancit, pralines, or a pitcher of iced tea during special occasions, and breakfast service often feels attentive and smooth. Repeat visitors say the service has been consistently welcoming over the years, and the dining room is usually not crowded, making for a relaxed sit-down meal.

Although many meals hit the mark, experiences can vary. Some customers mention long waits, missing items that were never prepared, and staff occasionally being on their phones. A few were bothered by a loud manager or smoke from the kitchen. One serious complaint involved insects in the rice on two visits and being charged in full, while others still describe a clean space and solid food overall. The spot sits inside Azalea Hotels & Residences, so it can be a bit tricky to find, but it’s close to the beach. Signal can be weak, which makes any delay feel longer. In short, people come for the value, Filipino favorites, and friendly hospitality—while wishing the service consistency and kitchen readiness were more even day to day.