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Magna Kusina

$30 and under

Filipino

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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

Location
2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238
Phone number
(503) 395-8542
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Filipino
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 164 people are saying

Magna Kusina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Best Value
Portland / Oregon
Healthy
Portland
Best Overall
Portland
Best Service
Portland
Best Value
Portland
Healthy
Portland
Neighborhood gem
Portland
Great for outdoor dining
Portland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magna Kusina offers a "wonderful experience" with "delicious, well-prepared Filipino food" and "excellent service." The "sisig, skewers, and lumpia" are highly recommended. Guests appreciate the "warm and inviting atmosphere" and the staff's "kindness and professionalism." It's a "must-visit" for "authentic and elevated Filipino cuisine" in Portland.

164 Reviews

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Sean
Los Angeles1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, drinks, and it was lovely sitting at the chef’s table. Would absolutely come back to try the rest of the menu. Everything we tried was a must-have; no misses!
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Jessica
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food and service. Delicious drinks and such amazing flavors all around.
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Advait VIP
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quick Lunch date. Easy to schedule and quick Service goodnfood
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BarbaraB
Portland3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved the freshness and balance in all the dishes, not to mention the deliciousness! Great suggestions from our gracious and knowledgeable server - lovely service overall. Warm and inviting, lively with a big party but still able to easily converse. Can’t wait to go back and I’m already recommending it to friends.
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Brittany
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was delicious!!!!! Will be back. Great service, beautiful interior.
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Lori
San Francisco34 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!!!! I can’t wait to go back and try more dishes! No wonder a James Beard winner! Excellent service. Plus an added benefit of great music playing in the background. I am a happy, full, and thankful person tonight for that wonderful dinner.
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TerenceB
San Francisco4 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and fantastic service!! The drinks were also top notch. Come hungry
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Albert
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was AWESOME! The customer service was OUTSTANDING! Will be back soon.
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Joseph
Portland15 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very deserving to be on NYT and Oregonian top restaurants. Each dish had unique flavors. Not too salty or spicy. Casual atmosphere. Great value for a top rated place.
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Erienne
Cancun4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! Extra love goes out to the Ube ice cream, we will be back.
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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 164 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238

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Additional information

Phone number
(503) 395-8542
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Filipino
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Magna Kusina

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What 164 people are saying

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