Review Kubo’s Cafe Bar & Grill - Southport

The food here is absolutely amazing! We had the fried chicken skin, the beef soup, fried rice and the grilled pork and chicken but the favourite for me was the sword fish ceviche. Absolutely to die for. Fresh and crunchy vegetables and the fish was beautiful. Have recommended to all my friends.

Absolutely delicious! Very authentic filipino food. The pinakbet was my favourite and definitely the best among all the dish I tried around Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne. The grilled bbq reminds me of the bbq in Aristocrat and the tilapia was smooth and tender. I will definitely come back here when I visit Goldcoast again. Thank you for the great experience.

Grilled chicken, cakes and desserts were good. Didn't like the fried chicken, as the meat was not fresh and felt the oil was reused.

Overcooked fried chicken and chicken skin, fried rice served half cold. The crispy pata, which is supposed to be their go to dish, is overcooked as well and dry. And also took about 20 mins to serve anything other than water lol. Would not recommend to come. Disappointed.

3.75 ⭐ - friendly service and menu had a big variety. Tried the crispy pata - the sauce was flavourful, unfortunately most of the meat was quite dry and the skin wasn't very crispy Also got the halo halo - quite a heavy dessert, would recommend sharing but overall tasty

Lovely food. First time trying Filipino Food. The leg pork was amaizing!!

Chicken skewers not bad while Pita is crispy but tasteless not for my liking

Situated in a busy strip at Southport, in Australia Very convenient location by tram Parking at Australia Fair too

The staff were friendly and welcoming and the service prompt. The food was awesome. We had the chicken skin to start which was delicious, followed by the chicken adobo, crispy pork knuckle and pork skewers. The chicken dish was great as were the skewers. The pork knuckle was divine! Crispy on the outside but the meat was melt in your mouth.......so good. Would recommend a visit based on that one dish. Prices were also very reasonable. Will definitely be returning ��

We went here during our holiday in the GC and after seeing my friends post on the Halo Halo, I knew we had to eat there. Well, what can I say? Absolutely delicious and authentic Filipino food. Staff were friendly upon arrival and we had made a reservation (which I suggest you do as it got really busy once we arrived). We ordered the chicken adobo, inasal manok (chicken) and my husband ordered the cripsy pata!! From start to finish we loved every bite, the cripsy pata was a good size and was so crispy. The kids enjoyed the food thoroughly and this so far has been the best filipino restaurant we have ever been to. We finished our meal off with Halo Halo and again this was one of the best I've had and we have a had a few different Halo Halo's including in the phils but this was so nice!! We highly recommend this eatery and if you have never, ever tried Filipino food the min drive out of surfers will be one the best decisions you make. Make sure you make reservations. Thank you again Kubo's Bar and Grill!! We even made a vlog on YouTube if you would like to watch. Search Family Life Discovery.

We went here when we visited GC.We were craving for Filipino foods after more than a week of having typical OZ food and I have to say food is really fantastic! Their crispy pata is so far one of the best we ever tasted! Darn tender meat coated with damn crispy skin! So impressed with the food that I even asked to take photo with the chef/owner Jake and another dude chef ( 1st time we did that.haha). Food are reasonably priced as well. Highly recommended!

Missing Filipino food last Christmas. While searching the net we're glad to find one Filipino restaurant in town. Thanks guys for serving us yummy foods at the best price. 5 star best in service. I will surely recommend your place to my friends.

Great food, warm atmosphere with live music! Any place that takes gluten-free seriously is a must visit place for us!!

We drove from north of Brisbane just to try this joint out roughly an hour and a half or so and hands down great Pinoy food in the Southeast Queensland so far besides when mama cooks for you! It’s hard to come by Filipino restaurants like this around the Brisbane and Gold Coast region that is done very well. You can see it in the food when it comes to your table, it’s done professionally and presented well. The food itself was delicious, it was perfectly balanced and seasoned nicely. The crispy pata was amazing! It was moist and the skin was crispy and you can just taste the nuances of Lechon flavors in every bite! The service was fantastic, very friendly and accommodating and of course done with a smile! We will definitely drive patiently for another hour and a half to eat at your restaurant again! And this time will bring more people with us to spread the word of mouth.

Great food & topnotch customer service We came late but we did not feel any angst from the staff. The dishes came fast & everything was delicious & well presented. Our friends from interstate & central queensland enjoyed the experience. Would definitely recommend to fellow Pinoys & aussie friends. Sisig, crispy pata, bulalo, chopsuey with tengang daga made us forget we're miles away from home. The halohalo to share is just amazing - looks good & tasted even better.

Authentic Filipino cuisine: kare-kare, crispy pata, inasal na manok, pork barbeque and inihaw na liempo platter (for the grandchildren). Dessert was Halo-halo that was huge. Highly recommended. Five star rating. (Marvin)

Great location with easy parking, friendly work staff food was ok but nothing special. Good price, we had the crispy pork is was well cooked crispy on the outside moist and soft on the inside but lack in flavor. One timer.

Kubo's is great Filipino cuisine & a very nice dining experience, all the staff are friendly & very attentive...highly recommended Kubo's to anyone wanting a great Filipino meal, is my local favourite restaurant!

Loved it. Great food and amazing staff. Highly recommend it.

We were in kubo’s bar we noticed the head & the rest of his helper cook inside the kitchen not wearing hair net, it’s disgusting & one of them has long hair & thick beard omg it’s not hygienic at all, all the cook inside this restaurant should wear hair net, otherwise health & safety should check this restaurant it’s not on.

Huge portions, great ambience, good service with above average food. Ordered the Kubo sisig, crispy pata, chicken adobo and chop suey. Found the sisig a little too salty but was more disappointed to find the vegetable menu to be so limited. Chop Suey is definitely not Filipino.

Food was amazing! Such big serves. Awesome atmosphere!!! The place was understaffed considering how busy it was. Definitely coming back again! I felt like I was home eating traditional filo food! So comforting!!

Yes I agree! Lovely staff and the food is absolutely scrumptious! It's only a small place, so it can fill up fairly quickly. �

Great traditional Filo food. It was so good it felt like I was back at my Mums place eating her food �

Kubo's in Southport comes highly recommended by some Filipino friends for awesomely authentic Filipino cuisine. It was certainly popular and we could only book for an early lunch at 11am because the 12:30pm sitting was already full. Good thing we did book as I saw a number of walk-in customers turned away.<br/><br/>We ordered:<br/>* lechon kawali (crispy deep fried pork belly), $22.80<br/>* lumpiang Shanghai (spring rolls), $8.80<br/>* tokwat baboy, $16.80 - boiled pork pieces, deep-fried tofu cubes and dipping mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, shallots and chili peppers<br/>* crispy calamari, $7.80<br/>* chicken bucket (dozen), $21.80 - crispy fried chicken, hand-tossed with one of 3 sauces, of which we chose the honey garlic<br/>* chicken & pork sinugba (grilled meat) platter, $54.80 - combination of pork and chicken barbeque skewers, inihaw na liempo (grilled pork belly), and insal na manok (grilled marinated chicken)<br/>* pork barbeque skewers, $20.80<br/>* canton bihon (stir fried egg and rice noodles), $17.80<br/>* kaldiro (rice; 1 pot), $10<br/><br/>Wow. Full feast mode! My favourites were the fried and marinated chicken elements, followed by the pork skewers and the pork belly dish. Will have to try the crispy pata (house specialty of deep fried pig knuckle) another time, as it was out of stock when we visited.<br/><br/>We also bought some desserts to bring home for afternoon tea:<br/><br/>* leche flan (crème caramel), $9.80 | This was my favourite and I left it for last cos I've had it before so knew it should be awesome, and this one certainly was.<br/>* puto leche, $9.50 | combining some of the custard element of the leche flan with a layer of steamed bun / cake. It was an unfamiliar pairing but with familiar elements. The cake layer balances out the sweetness of the custard layer - second favourite.<br/>* pandan braso, $7.50 | This is a meringue roll with custard filling. The full name (brazo de Mercedez) means "Arm of Our Lady of Mercy" in Spanish and the dessert dates back to Spanish colonial times. This version had pandan flavouring and whilst it was nice to try I initially thought this was a cake roll and didn't realise it was meringue until cutting into it. Overall I prefer desserts with firmer texture and a bit more bite.<br/><br/>There are a lot more options in their dessert cabinet though so I'll look forward to sampling others in the range on future visits. Any suggestions for what to try next?<br/><br/>Our total bill was just shy of $240 (for 6 adults and 6 kids) - we were all quite full and left with a box of leftovers plus some desserts for later (more next post). This has definitely got me keen to check out their newer Brisbane branch which is a much closer option. Hopefully the mixed reviews of that store and reports of service issues will have all settled by the time I visit.

The staff were very friendly and hospitable. In terms of the food the portions were large and the taste was excellent.

Visited the Gold Coast over the weekend and discovered a Filipino restaurant. We already had lunch hence we decided to just drop in to try out their halo halo (popular Filipino dessert). At $9, it wasn’t a cheap dessert- however the size was quite generous. Our only comment was we wished they had a bit more condiments in it.

Had the best Filipino lunch at Kubo’s Bar & Grill 🇵🇭🥰💚 Everything down to the customer service, food, presentation and ambiance was amazing. I was transported straight to Cebu! ✅ I loved the pancit canton noodles, they tasted just like my dad’s. My mum and stepdad loved their Pinoy BBQ too! And of course the best part of every meal, dessert! 🍨Every aspect of their #halohalo was carefully constructed and also the ube leche flan was to die for 💜😍🙏🏼 Kubo is definitely a family favourite and we will definitely continue to support this Filipino business!

Kubo's had kind service, delicious food, and a friendly vibe. Noodles and ceviche a highlight. Would recommend to anyone passing through this old town.

We love Kubo! I, particularly, as it reminds me of home ❤️ just one thing though, you have to come here starving as the food serving takes time but really worth it.

Been here several time and had a great experience, except for this time. We ordered several dishes which included 1 dozen chicken wings (2 different flavours). But were annoyed when we received the bill. We were charged for 2 half dozen wings ( which was more expensive) instead of 1 dozen wings (cheaper and what we ordered). If a customer orders a dozen wings with 2 different flavours, they should not be charged more.

A little too hyped up but didn’t quite deliver for us; unfortunately.. not quite sure if we came on an “off” day for this restaurant.. but it did not quite justify what we have come to try. We had the adobong baboy, pretty standard, the pork was cooked a bit too firm compared to some filo restaurants that we have had adobo from. We had the BBQ skewers, they were okay, but nothing too special to write much about on. Then had the chopsuey, which was probably the one we liked most amongst what we had ordered. The complexities of the different vegetables stewed together we found, was quite nicely balanced, the textures of the squid + fish balls + vegetables made the dish enjoyable. Pretty average steamed rice. Lastly, we also had the Turon for dessert, quite disappointed actually, as we had 2x what looked like a pretty ‘small ‘sized banana rolled in lumpia wrapper BUT diagonally cut in half. <br/>Ambience not so.. as there were abundant flies roaming around and the sound system was a bit too loud as it made it difficult to converse with people we were dining with. I guess on the plus side, very friendly and hospitable staff :)<br/>In conclusion: to be honest and truthful with my review.. I personally think that the serving size was a bit small for the cost. A little bit too over-priced in comparison to the other Filipino restaurants we have tried, but none-the less was grateful for the good hospitality of staff. thanks for having us, kubo.

It’s hard to come across a Filipino restaurant, especially on the coast but when there is one they deliver and Kubo’s is no exception.<br/><br/>Authentic Filipino dishes, homemade taste with a modern presentation. If you haven’t had Filipino food before but have an appreciation for rich tastes & textures Kubo’s is a must try. With completely different tastes from entrèe, main & dessert your tastebuds will be begging you to try something else. <br/><br/>I’ve always loved Kare Kare, I wouldn’t say I’m an expert, but I’ve eaten a lot of it, enough to say there’s is one of the best!

Kubo's didn't disappoint. One thing that Filipinos do well is pork, and this delivered. Halo halo is a must try if you come here or the Philippines, it is something of a visual treat for the eyes.I'm definitely going to come back again, the buko pie and other desserts they have in their shelves look delicious.

The food was amazing!!!! Friendly staff and fast service!!!! Was such a wonderful experience and cannot wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.<br/><br/>Highly recommend!!!

We always come for Crispy Pata Pa, but today on New Years day they ran out ! 😭 Soo we decided on all the other pork dishes to substitute. The Adobo and Pork Belly with Pilaf Rice .. sensational start to our year/hell of a hangover we had! . Though it was packed of people they quickly divided tables and seated us quickly. Portions are massive for the price you pay so come hungry! Happy New Year Kubo, you will see Paul Lay andI soon.

Crispy Pata pa more!!! Food was good, prices

Good serving size and authentic Filipino food. Service was friendly and quick with staff able to speak Filipino. Was good to see the chef from my hometown of Cebu.

Food was amazing and very authentic. Went with a group of about 15 people small kids included and although it was a saturday night and unsurprisingly busy, we were quickly seated comfortably . Desserts are delicious! Friendly staff!

For those craving for traditional Filipino food in Gold Coast, this place is good enough. This place also serves exotic Filipino food like Pigs Blood Stew and "Balut".

Discovered an interesting Filipino dessert: 'Halo Halo' shaved ice. 'Halo Halo' meaning 'to mix, hence mixing the ingredients together' ($16.50).<br/>❤Ingredients include:<br/>🖋Ube flavoured ice cream (Taro) and Vanilla flavour.<br/>🖋Jelly assortments: lime, original, coconut, raspberry.<br/>🖋Creamy/evaporated milk.<br/>🖋Ube flavoured waffle stick.<br/>🖋Jackfruit. 🖋Shaved ice.<br/>✔ Lovely restaurant service. ✔ Yummy unique dessert.<br/>✔ Fair prices. ✔ Beautiful atmosphere.

Owned by Jake and Clifford Gutierrez, Kubo’s Café Bar & Grill in Australia Fair Metro is a rare Filipino food presence on the coast, finding its audience immediately. “We’re really happy to bring Filipino food to the Gold Coast,” Jake tells us, “especially food we love eating at home.”

Hello tasty! Big portions, big taste - finally, a Filipino restaurant that captures the magic of the Phillipines!<br/><br/>Filipino food is one of the best kept secrets in world cuisine if you have never had the pleasure of experiencing it, and out of all the places I have attended, Kubos wow's more than any other.<br/><br/>So, what's all the fuss? Well, before we even get to our dishes, there's an extensive bar - including Filipino legendary beer Red Horse and another favourite in San Miguel. <br/><br/>Better still, there is a brekkie menu, great choice of deserts and even many traditional, non Filipino menu items such as burgers, chicken and steak.<br/><br/>The menus even go to the trouble of listing the best seller, chefs recommendation and more, while there is a massive choice of offers.<br/><br/>I plumbed for the grilled Chicken - Inasal na Manok - which is basically marinated chicken (available as a quarter with chips or as a half) that comes with lime, pepper, vinegar and annatto. The chicken was truly delicious, although could have been a fraction softer. Lovely marinade, and when adding the liquid mixture, had a plateful of personality. Loved it!<br/><br/>The Porchero (slow simmered beef shanks with corn and Bok choy) was as MJ said 'fresh', big and delicious, beautifully cooked meat and lovely liquid. The rice complimented it perfectly and was beautiful rice. Lacking some bowls and a great big wedge of freshly made bread, but magnificent to say the least.<br/><br/>Why we didn't end with a Halo Halo I will never know, but that's one for next time. Recommend this place above all the others and it's a great one to add to your Gold Coast to do list.