A go to to Julie’s Kitchen might be each disappointing and distinctive.
It’s the previous in the event you don’t get there early and also you’re craving Filipino meals, which rapidly sells out, and the latter as a result of loads of Hawaiian and different choices are at all times obtainable.
Proprietor Julie Arruiza defined it’s essential to arrive early to make the most of the day by day specials. Apparently, it’s no secret that that is the place for such conventional Filipino fare as mungo beans, rooster sinigang or pancit canton, amongst others. The buffet-style choices change day by day.
Arruzia and her husband, Romeo, opened the restaurant 13 years in the past. He’s the chef; she runs the entrance of the home with a smile and apologizes when one thing has been offered out. It’s a standard incidence, she mentioned.
Julie’s Kitchen (Positioned at: 3750 Astrozon Blvd.) “Rooster Katsu Loco Moco Combo, Kalua Pork Moco, Sesame Garlic Rooster and Mango Bibingka” Wednesday February 22, 2023.
Every thing is served in Styrofoam containers. From the appetizer part of the menu, we chosen rooster pot stickers ($8.95 for eight). Since they arrived at our desk together with the entrees, they weren’t actually starters. These crescent-shaped, golden-brown dumplings are full of seasoned floor rooster served on a mattress of shredded lettuce with two small containers of candy chile sauce for dipping. They’re crispy and every might be eaten in two or three bites.
Julie’s Kitchen (Positioned at: 3750 Astrozon Blvd.) “Sesame Garlic Rooster” Wednesday February 22, 2023. Picture by Jeff Kearney.
The sesame garlic rooster ($16.95) with two mounds of white rice and a serving of macaroni salad is a considerable amount of meals. Items of rooster breast are cooked tempura type: battered and fried, then coated with teriyaki sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds and diced inexperienced onions.
Sesame garlic rooster at Julie’s Kitchen in Colorado Springs.
Macaroni salad Hawaiian type is creamy and sugary. It’s primary and every chunk jogs my memory that I’m a fan. Inexplicably, I don’t really feel the identical means concerning the mainland model.
Even within the Styrofoam container, the rooster is visually interesting; it virtually glistens. The flavors are even higher. It’s crunchy, candy and the garlic was not overwhelming. In truth, a little bit extra would have made it even higher.
Kalua pork moco at Julie’s Kitchen in Colorado Springs.
The Kalua pork moco ($17.95) is a mixture plate of pulled pork combined with sauteed onions and cabbage on a mattress of fried rice. The additionally features a floor beef patty smothered in brown gravy and topped with a fried egg.
Julie’s Kitchen (Positioned at: 3750 Astrozon Blvd.) “Rooster Katsu Loco Moco Combo” Wednesday February 22, 2023. Picture by Jeff Kearney.
The pork is tender and barely smoky. The fried rice features a backyard of greens together with inexperienced onions, carrots and peas.
Moco is often mixed with loco to explain the basic gravy and egg-topped hamburger. Certainly, it’s a loopy mixture, however works. It’s thought-about Hawaiian consolation meals. Personally, I preferred the pork and fried rice extra.
Julie’s Kitchen (Positioned at: 3750 Astrozon Blvd.) “Mango Bibingka” Wednesday February 22, 2023. Picture by Jeff Kearney.
Desserts are restricted, however a number of, together with mango bibingka ($3.95), had been nonetheless obtainable. This Philippine cake is made with rice flour and coconut milk. The feel is chewy and dense, not fluffy.
Servings are giant, so the serving containers make it straightforward to pack up for the following day’s leftovers.
Julie’s Kitchen (Positioned at: 3750 Astrozon Blvd.) “Rooster Katsu Loco Moco Combo” Wednesday February 22, 2023. Picture by Jeff Kearney.
The restaurant is small, colourful and cozy on the southeast a part of city. Flags representing Hawaii and the Philippines adorn the wall.
As for working out of the Filipino specials, that looks like a pleasant drawback to have, particularly when the opposite meals gadgets, that are cooked to order, are plentiful. Nevertheless, it appears loads realize it’s essential to reach earlier.
Julie’s Kitchen
Filipino and Hawaiian delicacies.
Location: 3750 Astrozon Blvd.
Contact: 719-596-4019; on Fb
Costs: $8.95 to $17.95
Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday by Friday; 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday
Particulars: Bank cards accepted. Carryout or dine-in.
Favourite dishes: Kalua pork and sesame garlic rooster..
Different: Gluten-free choices obtainable..
