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Magna Kusina

$30 and under

Filipino

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

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
Reservation Hours 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 129 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
Best Service
Portland
Best Value
Portland
Hot spot
Portland
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magna Kusina offers an elevated Filipino dining experience with "absolutely amazing and delicious" dishes like sisig and adobo. Guests rave about the "super friendly" and attentive staff, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The creative menu, featuring standout items like crab fat noodles, makes it a "must-visit" spot in Portland.

129 Reviews

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Kimberly
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined today
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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Shelley
San Diego
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved our meal here and also the people who work here and the space itself and the other guests. We had the wonderful crab noodles. rockfish, and greens. Cocktails were also outstanding. This place has a great Portland vibe. One of the best restaurants in town.
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Karen
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lumping wasn't fresh Crispy Pata over price Sisig was the best welcome back again just for the sisig.
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NORA
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good is better than Manila’s best restaurant Barrio Fiesta! It was a good treat for us visiting Portland.
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Megan
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We sat in the dining room ( make a reservation!) and it was a bit loud because all tables were booked, though we could still carry a conversation. The room was warm and comfortable with ambient lighting. The wait staff was very attentive and food came out one dish at a time which was perfect since it is suggested to eat family style. We ordered the seasonal citrus soda which was amazing and the entree (rockfish,muscles, squash, in a lemongrass ginger stock) was so good I would order it again and again. The roasted cauliflower was just "ok".
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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 129 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Reservation Hours 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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