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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
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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Why they're an Icon

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 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 164 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.8Service
  • 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

  1. Sean

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    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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  2. Jessica

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day 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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  3. Advait VIP

    Portland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 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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  4. BarbaraB

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Magna Kusina

2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, Wine
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