I've been coming to Jochi for years but have never done a review and it's long overdue. My go-tos for Filipino food for sure in San Diego are a certain place in Nat'l City that has a "Kitchenette" and Jochi. As far as Jochi I've never been disappointed with their food. Everything has always been delicious. I think the key to a Filipino joint is the turnaround of food. Usually there's a line of people waiting to get their food so the cooks are always churning out freshly cooked food. The key is to not have the food just sitting for a long time and that is the case at Jochi. For this recent trip I got a plate that includes either rice or pancit and 2 items. I got half and half of rice and pancit an pinakbet as my 1st item and sisig as my 2nd. Both the pinakbet and sisig here have always been some of my favorites. Both are full of flavor and never disappoint. Also, Jochi's portions are always huge! This day I ate at the restaurant and for sure I had leftovers. I almost forgot to mention that I asked for a complimentary sabow (soup). It's the soup from their sinigang. As they ladle the soup into the container they sometimes (usually) includes chunks of pork which is very much appreciated. Jochi will always have a customer in me. Also, whenever I need a bunch of anything for a party like lumpia, empanadas, pancit, sisig, or anything else I always go to Jochi. read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Half and half (rice & pancit) - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Jochi Resto is a canteen style Filipino restaurant where you can pick your choice of warm pre-cooked dishes. They serve well-known Filipino cuisines like adobo, lechon kawali, sisig, afritada, dinuguan, bbq sticks, lumpia and more. Their food is good and the portion is huge. The staff are friendly and helpful. There are few seatings if you choose to eat inside but it's more of a take-out restaurant. Try this restaurant if you crave for Filipino food in Chula Vista. read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Sisig, Pork BBQ Stick, and Pork Adobo - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This place is SO good! I wish I started coming here sooner. It's very family vibes here. The staff are all so kind, they play music and dance while they serve you (or atleast me) the food is delicious. Tried the sisig, bbq pork, the pancit and lumpia are must haves. And recently tried the halo halo which was my fav and it's huge!! read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Halo Halo - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

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Lumpia, Lumpia I love you!!!! Man it's really great here and for takeout it holds its crispiness! The noodles are awesome Pancit, super good! The staff is friendly and it's more like a buffet style you pick and can sit or get takeout! It's an in and out place so if you're looking for ambiance this isn't your spot. I've taken the lumpia now about five times to different parties, softball events, soccer things, and everyone raves about it. read more

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Weve been coming to jochi for years! By far the best lumpia in San Diego. All of there dishes are made with love and prices are reasonable. It just dawned on me that I had never left a review for Jochi after so many delicious meals at this establishment. Service is always quick and they have all hands on deck! read more

THE BEST LUMPIA! Very reasonable pricing and definitely my go to for Filipino food. Food always taste fresh and I'm a sucker for their chicken skewers. read more

The Rivera family does an amazing job with their crew. Service is always outstanding and their dishes are delicious, not salty, just right. Today, we ordered Chicken Apritada, Pikabet, Pork Sisig, Bilo Bilo (Tambo Tambo) and Turon (fried banana). Naimas (Masarap)! read more

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Went back after many many years and I am so glad I did. Portions still very generous and prices are very reasonable. The food is amazing and you can't go wrong with anything you order. Service is prompt and alot more friendly and courteous than what I remember waaaay back when. It's a quick in and out. Will keep coming back! read more

Customer service here was really disappointing. An employee initially started helping me, but then stopped to assist her friend in line, so another employee had to take over. Definitely not a great experience. To make matters worse, I ended up with food poisoning after eating the squid adobo. Just something to keep in mind. read more

There's always a line when I come in. Most people get their food to go. I have never eaten there because it seems awkward. I find it a bit uncomfortable when people hover around you while you eat. Anyway, most workers here are pretty friendly, others; not so much. The food is actually pretty good, but I've found the prices are the most expensive of all the Filipino take-out places I've been to, and their portion sizes are pretty small. But of course I come because their food is consistently flavorful and no one quite makes paksiw na lechon like they do. Their sisig is also pretty delicious. I have to say, their empanadas ARE AMAZING - just like how my Auntie used to make. Unfortunately, I could never get my hands on them. They are always sold out. Even at 11am! read more

Bomb pancet and lumpia, super reasonably priced too. We stop here on the way to swim class with the kids & it's great. Considering getting a pan of lumpia for my son's grad party. read more

My favorite spot for Filipino food. A hidden gem even many Filipino's don't know about this spot but when I tell them & they try it they love it. Many know about the other Filipino spots like Titas, Seafood City & others but unless you live in Chula Vista you might not know about Jochi Resto but you should know about them & try it. Their shop is next to a SeaFood City ironically enough. Customer service is good, fast & friendly, small inside but clean & most people take their food to go. As far as the food goes, it's very good, fresh & very flavorful. Portions are very good & prices are good considering they give good portions. The Lumpia & Pancit are really good & so is the Chicken Adobo, Lechon & their rice is very fluffy. My favorite here is Pork Sisig, love it! It's the Filipino version of Mexican Carnitas but more pure, clean & not as greasy. It comes already mixed with diced purple & green onions lime & cilantro. So if your Mexican & want to save money on carnita tacos, this is your tip for this review, get Pork Sisig here then go to North Gate (or any Mexican grocery store) & get corn Tortillas & Queso Fresco go home & make your own Carnita tacos with maybe some Pancit on the side :) Overall I really like this place & they got a happy customer in me. See you soon Jochi Resto! read more

For anything Filipino food, i love Jochi's because they are consistent with the taste and once you take a bite, it always hits that gastronomic taste that i yearn for! Come and check them out! Do try the Halo-Halo also! It's the best in town! read more

One of the best Filipino food in all San Diego and great service unlike other place around here.

I've been going to this Filipino restaurant because of the Lechon or roasted pig dish and other Filipino foodies they were like homemade and their ingredients are high quality. I have tried their other dishes like adobo,menudo,lumpia's and monggo or mung bean veggie soup, This Filipino fast food is known for their authenticity, and the servers are super nice and friendly, they always have long lines because of the way they cook Filipino food traditionally, Their style is like turo-turo in Tagalog means fast casual Filipino dining style where customers point to the food they want and receives a generous portion combo 2 entrees, they served everything u named it. Like bbq skewers, sausages or longganisa, veggies like pinakbet well basically everything, They're next to Seafood city in Chula Vista exit Orange 805 freeway, Last Sunday when I came they give me free coffee, nice ! Filipinos are sweet and friendly, homey feels like here. Salamat po! Means thank you, Masarap means delicious, Great Filipino cuisine try it folks ! Don't forget to buy the Lechon it's yummy n crispy and well seasoned.its the Philippines well Known food. And try the adobo it's the national dish of the Philippines. read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Been craving for Lechon since Christmas ! Tasty !!!! I ordered 1lb lol - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Jochi's is a nice, quick restaurant for Filipino food. I came here on a Sunday morning when they opened. There was no wait. They had a great selection of breakfast items. The servers were friendly. They have plenty of seating despite being relatively small, and there is more than enough parking. I ordered the tosilog with garlic-fried rice, and it was great. Try this spot if you're in the area. read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This is our go-to place for Filipino takeout. Casual dining with friendly aunties. We typically order the sisig, mongo, pinakbuk, diniguan, and at times pork sinigang. Tastes just like my grandma's cooking. My kids love their food!! Their turon is amazing as well. Crispy and a hearty portion. You'll be lucky to get your hands on them. They are usually gone!! Lumpia is always crunchy when we order it for catering. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Being a non-cooking Filipino, I have to seek out cuisine that is close to the quality of my mom's dishes at restaurants. I can honestly say that the food at Jochi's always hits the spot when I'm craving the taste of home. From the crispy lechon, to the fresh vegetables in the pinakbet, the food is as close to home cooking as you can get. Don't expect fancy dining here. This is a simple spot where you point to dishes that strike your fancy, they scoop some into a to-go carton with rice or pancit and off you go. If you're looking for a proper sit down restaurant with a waiter, this place isn't it. But if you want quick, good quality Filipino food, definitely add this place to your list. read more

This establishment is located at a very busy plaza and 95% of the stores are either run by or owned by Filipino's. Once you walk in, it smells and feels like the Philippines Parking is plenty and there are NO restrooms at all. It is a bit dirty, meaning the tables and floor as people have to bus themselves and the staff does not clean the tables so if you spill on the table, you are expected to wipe it down. The ambiance is ok as the crowd is mixed between Filipino, white and Hispanic that come in and dine. The tables are really close to each other and It was a bit uneasy eating when people are soo close to each other. I guess it was just stroke of the luck when we dined in there were two ladies next to us that were really loud and obnoxious and had no care in the world who heard them talking smack. The food menu changes constantly so there a variety and all sorts to eat. They give plenty of food per serving. 2 cupful of rice that looks like it will feed a small family, 2 different types of entree as it is very plentiful as well and a small bowl of soup. Water is self service by they have a variety of cans as well as Asian drinks in a can to buy. The reason I give this only 3 stars is because t you have to clean the tables before you eat, bus it again after you eat and there are no restroom for the restaurant. The food is excellent, inside is a no, so I suggest you order your food to go and enjoy it elsewhere. If it were just for the food, I would give it 4 stars however, the dining experience is subpar to what we have experienced at other places. read more

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Wasn't able to get to the food... stood in line for about 10min with the lines merging. It's the dine in line and the walk in line and vice the ladies who work there telling people to wait their turn they continue to only check out the dine in line. Maybe it's because I wasn't Filipino that I was treated like this but there was no friendly service or prioritizing of walk ins unless you were dining in. My order was going to be simple I just wanted lumpia but I will not attend an establishment with poor service nor will I pay. I will not be returning. read more

I've had one one too many bad experiences at this place. Once, I stood in front of their food choices waiting for someone to help me. There were at least three ladies behind the counter and none of them would make eye contact and they all chatted amongst themselves - no one helped or asked me what I wanted to order. I left without ordering. I thought that maybe after many months to give it another try. I ordered over the phone for take out. It was for catering. I called the day before and was advised to call on the day of. I called on the day of and was told to call 20 minutes before. I called 20 min before and ordered. On my way to pick up the order, I get a call from them and they asked me what time I was picking up the order. ??? I got there and they gave me attitude because they said they didn't know what time I was picking up the order. Never again. I order and get my food from Grill City. They have better food anyway. read more

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Really good food, a lot of filipino selections. Good for party trays. Must call in early to order party trays. read more

Visited this restaurant after my food shopping @ next door Seafood City. Both 2 sets of 2 entrees (Pinakbet & Mongo with rice and Dinuguan and Bistek with Pansit) and a Halo Halo. Foods are tasty and savory. Service was ok. The restaurant is clean and tidy. Ample parking spaces. Conveniently near the 805 Freeway and E Orange Avenue. read more

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I've been going here for about a decade now, and it's still smack! The food is oily, but fat is flavor. I usually order the lechon cebu, but it's not available until 11:00 am, so I wasn't able to order it this time. At least it's offered every day, as years ago it was only available on the weekends. No doubt it's a 10/10 rating! My other recommendations are the mendo, bisteak, sisig, bopis, and garlic rice. All are an 8/10 rating. I love how the Filipino food spots within National City and Chula Vista give huge portions, unlike any other spot located northbound, such as Fredcel's in City Heights and all of the eateries within Manila (Mira) Mesa. The vibe here is chill, as the set-up is similar to Panda Express. Check out the video below, as we've ordered party trays for a family gathering, and they were able to accommodate my request for pick-up at 9:30 am. That is great service, as typically received within the Philippines! Mabuhay! read more

Jochi Resto Grill - 1/20/24. Lechon Cebu ($15/lb) a must get! Pork is juicy, crispy skin, meaty & more flavorful than traditional roasted lechon, 5/5 stars! - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

My fave Filipino spot. The aunties and ates are so nice and the food is delicious. Tinola on Wednesdays is so sarap salamat po

Delicious food! Amazing customer service! We brought a large group and they were very accommodating. read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Pancit, lumpia, pork skewer - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Everything is expensive here they overcharge you for everything. Food is decent, but prices are not. customer Service is also not decent. They are rude. They don't listen. They just overcharge you as the most concerning me so be careful before you pay and make sure they don't add additional charges as they will. read more

I really like their sinigang, pancit and pinakbet. Staff is friendly and attentive. They refill the stations quickly so the line moves along fast! read more

The is by far my favorite place for Filipino food. Everything hits. My favorites from here are the Singang which has tender pork and veggies and just the right amount of sour. Pork adobo and sisig are amazing. The lumpia Shanghai is solid and the Turon is the perfect sweetness and crunch. They give a massive amount of food per serving. Same with their catering portions. read more

Jochi Resto is a busy place so calling ahead of time makes things go smoothly. I ordered lumpia and pancit and this was delicious! Price was affordable and worth every bit! Lots of locals were there buying their lunch/ dinner meals so plan ahead to save time! read more

I was here about a month ago and a manager or owner was telling at their employees in front of customers. This is not the Philippines and you should treat your employees with respect. If they didnt report you for mistreatment it is because they have something to lose so I am here to share this for those who care about those who work here. If your angry that the workers did not do something properly then lead them by example.Take them somewhere private and let them know. Show them how to correctly do whatever it is you wanted. And if after that they did not learn or grow, then find a replacement. If you continue to scold your employees especially in front of customers I hope someone buys you out. Your workers are essential resources that keep you in business. read more

I LOVE the pancit here. It gets pretty busy here but waiting is worth it. Everything is so fresh and the lumpia is DELISH!

The service is exceptional a d extremely helpful. The food is great and wonderfully made

Please hire back your years ago cook... that is better than current, food taste different.

Ordered 100 pieces of lumpia here in a short notice and they delivered. Took them 10 mins and it tasted great. Stayed crunchy and came with nice sweet and sour sauce. A small restaurant and gave you that local Pinoy karenderia vibe! Highly recommend this place. read more

Service was fast, they give you huge amounts of food for the price. They workers there are super nice. I couldn't believe how much food you get with your order. Some people ordering looked scared because of the amount of food you get. read more

Jochi Resto Grill - Turo Turo Style - Filipino Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Always plenty of food and real good Filipino food. The servings are ginormous. People move fast here.

I stumbled acrosss this gem because my mom was craving ukoy all the way from Santa Barbara ! The first place I had gone to ran out and their service was horrid, I looked this place up and called them and immediately they put all their left over ukoy on hold for me. Upon arrival, the place was very clean, organized , and they were fast to serve you. This place got it together !!!! They have many variety of foods to pick from for your combo or if you want to it eat a la cart. Price is cheap and quality is great. Don't pass up this hole in the wall! read more

This is my go-to when I am craving Filipino comfort food. Can't go wrong here, never disappoints!!

I have had a lot of Filipino food from different places, but this place is one of the top 5 in South Bay IMO. With many different options, you can't go wrong with this place. The service was great the multiple times I've been there. The ambiance is simple and cordial, but could be better. The parking is not bad at all, but if you plan to enjoy your meal there be mindful that there's only a few tables and chairs, I wish it could be bigger to support being able to sit down and enjoy my food. But I still enjoy this establishment and have made it a usual go to spot. Overall rating: 7.5 of 10. read more