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Modern Filipino Cuisine - Magna Kusina, Portland, OR
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Magna Kusina

$30 and under
Filipino

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2 people
23:30
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chef Carlo Lamagna, one of Food and Wines Best New Chefs and a James Beard Awards finalist, brings a twist to the food he grew up on. A modern take on Filipino cuisine steeped in traditional dishes. Old school flavor with a new school style. Connecting with diners through flavor and story. Enjoy signature takes on popular Filipino dishes at this award winning restaurant.

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Executive chef: Carlo Lamagna

From the OpenTable editors: Magna Kusina is one of the most exciting Filipino restaurants in the country, thanks to James Beard Award-nominated chef Carlo Lamagna. In a lively dining room decked with vibrant art and hanging plants, feast on traditional street foods with a modern twist, like housemade squid ink noodles topped with Dungeness crab. Add in playful cocktails like an ube-infused grasshopper, and it’s easy to see why this bold spot was named The Oregonian's 2021 restaurant of the year.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Filipino
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (503) 395-8542
  • Website
    https://www.magnapdx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238
  • Area
    SE Portland
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

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What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Portland

    Best Service

  • Portland

    Best Value

  • Portland

    Hot spot

  • Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Portland

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Magna Kusina is a Portland gem that brings Filipino cuisine to life with "absolutely amazing and delicious" food. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and the inviting, laid-back atmosphere. The menu creatively elevates traditional dishes like sisig and adobo, making every meal a memorable experience. Perfect for foodies and newcomers alike, Magna Kusina promises a delightful culinary journey.

133 Reviews

  1. Ryan

    VIP

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered many things on the menu, and ALL of them were wonderful! I can’t recommend this place enough. Amazing experience:)

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  2. Danny

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Went here at 830 and sat and the chef’s table and had a delicious dinner.

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  3. Derek

    VIP

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is definitely one of my top 3 restaurants in Portland that I take anyone new. It is like being with family. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The food from starters to dessert are amazing. And the drinks are amazing.

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  4. Rica

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Small menu but great representation of Filipino cuisine! Quaint space so hard to have large parties. Perfect for 4-6 people so you can try various things. Masarap lahat!

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  5. Kimberly

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we had was delicious, but for the first time, I found the service was the true star in this small restaurant. Each dish was presented beautifully and our every want and need was taken care of before we even realized it was there. This is a truly exceptional dining experience. I can't wait to go back!

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  6. Annie

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious meal and friendly service! The outdoor patio table was a bit cold on this November night. Heater was not enough and it was drafty, but bring a coat and maybe a small blanket and you’ll be fine as soon as you have one of their warm beverages. The delicious skewers (pork belly was my fave), lumpia, pancit and garlic rice were quite memorable. Do not skip the coconut rice desert! So delicious! Jammin’ 80s playlist was super fun, too.

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  7. Renea

    Portland

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was amazing and food as delicious. For the cauliflower loved more of the sauce because it was so good. The skewers were amazing. The desserts were also phenomenal. Will definitely be back.

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  8. Yili

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, drinks and service. Will definitely be back.

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  9. miriam

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each dish was creatively designed, thoughtfully executed and presented in a way that made sense from an aesthetic standpoint in addition to functionality around which would be individually plated vs family style. The space was cozy but not cramped and a portable speaker in the restroom creates a vibe for anyone using the facilities. 10/10, no notes.

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  10. Joel

    Central Coast

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and every dish that we tried tasted delicious. Sitting at the Chef counter and watching them cook in the kitchen added to the experience. My wife really enjoyed the food as it took her back to her grandmothers house in the Philippines.

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FAQs

Magna Kusina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 395-8542.

Magna Kusina is rated 4.8 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Magna Kusina

2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    SE Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30–13:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Filipino
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
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