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Julie's Kitchen

4.6 (339 reviews)
InexpensiveFilipino, Hawaiian
Closed • 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Spam Musubi and Crispy Lumpia
Meya B.

This review is NOT based on service at all, the staff was very very friendly and the place had good vibes. There was also a lot of seating. The food is pretty bad. The lechoń had potential but ZERO flavor, not even salt. It was also pretty dry, that had the best flavor though. The lumpia was terrible, the filling was just off and probably not the freshest... The spam was also just strange, way too much rice that was just gloopy and lacked flavor too. I would not return here unfortunately. Good vibes and menu but execution is not there at all...

Picadillo and sweet and sour spareribs

Located in such a decrepit plaza this gem is a standout. Constant traffic, many in the military, so their efforts are not lost. With a daily changing selection it's difficult to choose between items. This time we went with picadillo, sweet and sour spareribs and pancit. All delicious with plenty of sauce for the rice. Julie is hustling serving everyone coming through the door, but always greeting each new customer and thanking us as we leave. This small, counter service diner is nothing fancy, but great food at a good value.

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Matthew D.

A small unassuming business that has very good poke bowls. I will be back. I thought they were a little expensive, but definitely good quality and a decent amount of food. It came with poke, steamed rice, and a sweet teriyaki sauce over cabbage (I think). The lady who took my order wasn't thrilled to assist or answer questions... still though... good fish.

Poke plate and a side of Lechon
Austin D.

Amazinggggg food. It's a mom and pop shop with THE BEST poke and Lechon I've ever had. It's my #1 go to restaurant in Colorado Springs now. I had the chance to meet Julie the owner of Julie's Kitchen and she was so nice and warm. She walked me through the menu and made some recommendations. They have a good selection of Hawaiian and Filipino food which is pretty rare to find in Colorado itself. Saw some locals dining in and everyone looked happy there. 10/10 recommend visiting this place if you're in town

lechon, pork adobo, lumpia
Justna K.

I really wanted to like this place, especially with the high rating. But it just wasn't that good. We ordered a plate with 2 sides (lechon and pork adobo), lumpia, and a ube mochi dessert. I did appreciate how crispy the lechon was but the pork adobo was so salty that it was inedible. The lumpia is ok, overly greasy and nothing special. The only item worth coming back for was the ube mochi. Maybe the other items on their menu is better, but from this experience I don't think I'll be coming back.

Corned Beef & Fried Rice
Tiffanie H.

Hands down, one of the BEST meals I have ever had. So delicious that I had to come out of Yelp reviewing retirement to give proper accolades immediately after consuming my meal. Just moved here from CA a week ago and am beyond stoked to have located such a good local spot that will already become one of our regulars in our takeout rotation. I have been to Hawaii several times and taking a bite of this food transported me back there. Haven't had Hawaiian food this good since I was literally in Hawaii. Love that it's a local mom & pop place with a laidback vibe and kind workers! Everything was super flavorful and sooo tasty! Even the spam musubi was top notch with the crisp seaweed, sauce and furikake. Very generous portions for the combination plates! Here's what we ordered: * Spam Musubi * Corned Beef Fried Rice * Chicken Katsu & Kalua Pork Combination Plate * Loco Moco & Korean Chicken Combination Plate * Pandan Bibingka

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Drew W.

They just reopened today and their food was so good! Me and my wife just moved here from Hawaii and we missed the Filipino and Hawaiian food. The two workers were so friendly and the service was perfect! It felt like home in there and everyone was so nice! I just wish it was in a safer area but besides that it was perfect! 10/10 I will most definitely be coming back!

1 choice pork adobo 8.95 05/2024
Steve T.

Stopped by since I was in the area and craving local hawaiian style food. Limited section in the hot choices mostly just filipino style food. Got hawaiian food options in the menu as well. Opted for a 1 choice with pork adobo. Just like back home style with the peppercorns. Little on the sweeter side however. Pork was good lots of meat for just 1 choice. Little fat pieces but most pork adobo uses pork belly so common Service is ok, small mom and pop. Owner was going at it with a customer for some reason but I didn't bother me. If I'm polite and treat them with respect and they do the same for me it's all good. If not I'll just walk.

Chicken Katsu
Joshua R.

I spent 3 years in Hawaii and this is the best spot I've found in COS to get Hawaiian food! Super nice folks that own and operate the restaurant. Very good food! Lots of delicious options. My gf got the Musubi and loved it. The kiddo got the teriyaki chicken and we didn't hear a peep out of her while we were eating. Definitely go check this place out!

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Amazing food! I had the pork belly that was crispy and delicious! Serving sizes were large and filled up my 21 or old son.

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Second time coming back for the poke bowl and spam musubi. Food is soo good, I recommend this delicious place!

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Great food and service..my favorite is the lumpia . Poke bowl is good as well, definitely a favorite lunch spot.

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11 months ago

The food is amazing, best Hawaiian food in town! Julie and her staff couldn't be nicer. A+++

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Good is good and prices are reasonable . Furthermore Julie the owner is very friendly and attentive to her customers.

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First time ever trying Filipino and Hawaiian food and I loved it! Would definitely recommend the lumpia and halo halo.

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