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Magna Kusina

$30 and under

Filipino

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2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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

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

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
Neighborhood 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

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Ryan
VIP
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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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Danny
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 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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Derek
VIP
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Rica
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Kimberly
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 30, 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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Annie
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 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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Renea
Portland
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on November 21, 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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Yili
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 20, 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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miriam
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 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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Joel
Central Coast
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 9, 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://www.magnapdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 395-8542

Magna Kusina

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