Jesse Jr Restaurant Scarborough

Jesse Jr Restaurant Scarborough — Homestyle Filipino plates. Crispy pork belly. Wallet-friendly combos.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino turo-turo (steam-table/cafeteria style), $10–$14 per combo typical.

Menu Highlights:
– Goat kaldereta with tender meat and rich, savory sauce
– Crispy, juicy pork belly with a light char
– Sweet, sticky grilled chicken skewers
– Veggie lumpia (spring rolls)
– Tortang talong (eggplant omelette)
– Hearty rice combos

Service Highlights:
– Friendly, welcoming counter staff who explain dishes to first-timers
– Quick, mom-and-pop, hole-in-the-wall vibe
– Combos seen as good value by many
– Limited dine-in seating (a few tables)
– Selection can be limited near closing, with some items pre-packed

Notes:
– Several diners felt portions were small for the price, with staff “counting” pieces
– One report of spoiled food; a few concerns about items sitting at room temperature and soggy lumpia
– A couple of comments about oily or underseasoned dishes
– Mixed service experiences; one instance of a rude response
– Fewer non-red-meat options at times

Customers come for the homestyle Filipino staples—especially the goat kaldereta, crispy pork belly, and sweet, sticky chicken skewers. First-time diners say the staff walk them through the steam-table choices, and plenty call the flavors authentic and comforting. Tortang talong and veggie lumpia pop up as nice finds, and those rice combos hit a sweet spot for price and fullness, often around ten to fourteen dollars.

Diners enjoy the casual, mom-and-pop feel, although the space is small with just a few tables, so it’s more of a quick dine-in or takeout spot. Portions are a mixed bag: some folks feel satisfied and consider it good value, while others mention noticeably small servings and say staff seemed to count out the meats. Selection can thin out close to closing time, with a few items already boxed up, and those avoiding red meat sometimes find fewer choices.

Some people love the food’s warmth and freshness, while others note inconsistencies—occasional oily or underseasoned dishes and, in one case, spoiled food discovered at home. A couple of diners also mention room-temperature lumpia that turned soggy. Service skews friendly and helpful in many accounts, but there are comments about curt interactions. Overall, fans keep returning for the kaldereta, pork belly, and that familiar turo-turo comfort, though a few experiences suggest the need for tighter quality control and more consistent portions.