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“Everything was excellent and I plan to return within a week or so to try some of the other dishes they have to offer.”

— chowhound.com

Everything about this place is cozy. { May 23, 2013 }

"Everything about this place is cozy. It feels like you're stepping into a Filipino family's kitchen. It's an unassuming building on a random side street and we never would have noticed it if we weren't specifically looking (and even then we almost missed it).

Inside, the staff was sitting at another table having lunch and chatting. We'd never had Filipino food before so the owner came over and described every dish and what was in it, then asked us what we were in the mood for and gave us recommendations.

The dishes were heaped into plain white bowls instead of spread out on a fancy serving platter, and the portions the owner suggested were perfect for two people. You could just tell that the vibrant flavors all came from the seasoning and fresh ingredients, not MSG or grease.

The food was all new to me yet reminded me of home cookin', like the unique and novel tastes were somehow familiar. It was so satisfying in more ways than I expected. I would eat here every other day if it weren't so far from where I live.

You can try anything off the menu and won't be disappointment."

— Di L - cambridge - Yelp.com

You know growing up on Filipino food { May 13, 2013 }

"You know growing up on Filipino food I had high expectations before coming here, and it did not disappoint!

This place has a real homey feeling to it.

The food was superb home style cooking that you would expect at a Filipino family's home. It isn't fine dining, but its not supposed to be. If you want family cooked Filipino food, this is your place.

If you're a Filipino food virgin here is my lineup for you to order: Sinigang, Kare Kare, and pork adobo. It's a nice start off for now but if you want to be adventurous, order Dinuguan.

The servers are great and friendly. Typical Filipino moms who are more than friendly.

Though it is primarily Filipino Americans who eat here, don't fret if you aren't Filipino! Just come here to eat some good food. Everyone's Filipino the moment you step through the door, lol. You won't get any awkward glances :))

P.S. Get halo-halo and eat Kare Kare w/ bagoong ( just ask)"

— Yelp.com

We go to JnJ once a month { April 6, 2013 }

"We go to JnJ once a month since we moved to MA. The restaurant is next to SurePinoy which is very convenient when we do our Filipino grocery shopping monthly. I always order my to go before going to the grocery and pick it up after.

My favorite are: dinuguan, fried tilapia, lechon kawali and sinigang! I order 2 or 3 dishes and JnJ never turned me down. This is how I satisfy my craving for Filipino food, from JnJ.

The place is always packed every time we go there, that means the food is delicious! I have no complaint about the amount of serving, a small order is good for my 2 meals except the lechon kawali serving but I have no complaint, next time I will order 1 up size."

— Yelp.com

Great Pinoy Food in MA! { September 3, 2012 }

— Tripadvisor.com

Filipino Food! { June 21, 2012 }

"The food here seemed to be about as authentic as you're going to find in North America. Great pork adobo, lumpiang shanghai, and pancit bihon.

The staff were all friendly and will take the time to explain each menu item to all the gringos.

They have a fantastic selection of Pinoy goods in the market connected to this restaurant. "

— Tripadvisor.com

JNJ Turo Turo { July 13, 2009 }

"This is the only Filipino restaurant in New England....It's a family run joint so the food is delish in its own way. They have the standard Filipino staples, kare-kare, crispy pata, adobo, lumpia, calamansi, etc. They also have a hand washing station for those of you traditional folks who eat with there hands. The prices won't hurt your wallet too much and you can't go wrong with a place that gives you a huge serving of white rice."

— Winston W.

Filipino delights { August 29, 2009 }

"JnJ Turo Turo serves traditional Filipino food in a casual, almost cafeteria-style way. Owner-chef Jervin Erasquin’s catering business blossomed into an 18-seat eatery at the behest of friends, family, and clients."

— Boston.com

GSE Philippines 2009 { December 26, 2008 }

"Being relative newbies to Filipino dishes, the staff was more than willing to make some recommendations, including pork spring rolls, pork in peanut sauce, deep-fried pork (are we sensing a pattern here?) BBQ chicken (best I've ever had), beef stew and delicious noodles."

— GSEnewshound

JNJ Turo Turo-Filipino food in Quincy { May 2, 2008 }

"We ate alot of pork and had to bring leftovers home with us. So we got Kare Kare, Dinuguan, Lechon Kawal, Pancit Bihon, Lumpia with Meat, Pork Afritada, Bicol Express and Pork Adobo. If we were vegetarians, we would have been in trouble! I have only had select dishes of Filipino food in the past made by friends namely Pancit and Lumpia (both were I have had before were delicious!)"

— A Food Aficionado

Melting pot Multicultural flavors define Filipino fare { March 26, 2008 }

"Filipino food is the original fusion fare. There are a lot of influences,” said Jervin Erasquin, chef-owner of JnJ Turo-Turo in Quincy, Greater Boston’s lone Filipino restaurant. “It’s part Spanish, American, Chinese, Thai and Malaysian."

— Kerry J. Byrne The Edge { BostonHerald }

A Turo-turo in Massachusetts { October 23, 2007 }

"Jervin’s experience as a restaurant manager in Manila, where he learned the ins and outs of the food business, came in handy. The biggest lessons they learned running their turo-turo is that the customer always comes first, and they make sure the quality of their food is maintained."

— Pinoycentric

Kuh Ledesma at JnJ Turo-Turo { June 23, 2007 }

"Another high quality production by Boston's Filipino Talent, LLC who wishes to thank Masaje Body Spa (Medfield, MA) and the Abraham Family of Sudbury for their generous support. Also, Jervin and Nik Erasquin of JNJ Turo Turo Authentic Filipino Cuisine (Quincy, MA) where a private post-concert gathering was held. The producers also wish to extend their appreciation to Parker Fisher and Cassie McCarthy for belting out Lupang Hinirang and The Star Spangled Banner respectively, and Maricel Santerre for opening the show. Mabuhay ang Pilipino!"

— Gretheline Bolandrina { Planet Philippines New England }

Filipino Food for the First Time { July 3, 2007 }

"Everything was excellent and I plan to return within a week or so to try some of the other dishes they have to offer."

— chowhound.com

Catering for a Good Cause { August 16, 2007 }

JnJ Turo-Turo to donate catering services to FACES Philippines' Mabuhay 2.6 Miler Walk & Run on August 16, 2007 in Cambridge, MA.

— FACES Philippines