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Magna Kusina

Name: Magna Kusina
Address: 2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR, United States, 97202-1238
Telephone: (503) 395-8542
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

$30 and under

Filipino

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2 people

Oct 10, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
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
Neighbourhood
Southeast Portland
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 107 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Best Service
Portland / Oregon
Hot spot
Portland
Best Service
Portland
Best Value
Portland
Child-friendly
Portland
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magna Kusina offers a unique dining experience with its elevated take on Filipino cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing" skewers, "delicious" crab fat noodles, and "fantastic" sisig. The service is consistently praised as attentive and friendly, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. A must-visit for authentic flavors!

107 Reviews

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Randy
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Magna's creative menu offers favorite foods with a twist of flavor. The pricing is reasonable so you can try several dishes. We sat at the chef's counter which was so entertaining and informative. I can't wait to go back as the menu continues to change.
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Paulina
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for my husband's 40th birthday. The Mom's crab fat noodles, Lumpia, Sisig, Isaw pork intestine were DIVINE. WOW, the food is 10/10. Superb service to top it off. Excellent experience.
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lianna
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner exceeded our expectations from the quality of food and service. Lupe our server was just amazing from her knowledge about all of the dishes to her outstanding customer service, hospitality, and laughter. She made our experience so excited to return. Thank you again for making our evening so special.
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Fin
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was amazing. Our only complaint on the night was how much yelling was happening to communicate to the kitchen which is noticeable at the high tops overlooking the kitchen. Next time we’ll sit at a table or outside to be farther away.
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Peter
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great friendly service! Brought a group of first time diners here and they loved it.
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Chancelor
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time and we were treated like family. Loved trying all the bbq skewers, the crab phat noodles were unforgettable. I'll be back and hungry for more.
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chuck
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was spot on. Had a myriad of appetizers and entrees and most all were excellent and consistent with previous visits. This go around the Sisig was a bit mushy and not the more distinct and crispy pieces of pork shoulder we have enjoyed in the past. Fat crab pasta dish was exceptional and remarkable!
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Carolina
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We already know this. The food at Magna Kusina is magnificent. The cocktails - a work of art, the vibe is truly something special, the service: above and beyond. But this: I had booked an outdoor table and they messaged me in the middle of the day because there was a possibility of rain and they wanted to accommodate my party and make sure everything would work out. Proactive customer service. I love this place. It's hard not to go tooooooo often!
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful place to take people! Food was spectacular and our server Christian was spectacular!
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Angela
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
My friend and I had a great experience. What made it outstanding was the warm, attentive and detailed orientated service. As it was raining really hard outside, waiter made a point to tell us we could stay till rain subsided and next guest arrived. Welcoming and warm service at Magna!
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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 107 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 10, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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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