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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
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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.

Dining areas

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

View menu on restaurant's website

What 169 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 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 in Portland is a vibrant culinary gem known for its "incredible food" and welcoming atmosphere. Diners rave about standout dishes like sisig, crab fat noodles, and skewers. The service is consistently praised as "outstanding" and "attentive," making it a must-visit for those seeking "authentic Filipino cuisine."
169 Reviews

  1. Miranda

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, I had a fantastic experience at Magna this evening. The staff are always so welcoming. 

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  2. Pat

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, tasty cocktails great service - will definitely come back.

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  3. Alan VIP

    Portland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Innovative menu! My first time at a Philippino restaurant. Delicious. Staff was very friendly. Short menu but many great options. The squid ink pasta a crab was fabulous.

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  4. Jominee VIP

    Portland80 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service! Would love more options.

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  5. Sean

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    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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  6. Jessica

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    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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  7. Advait VIP

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    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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  8. Zachary

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered many small dishes, all of which were delicious, but the standouts were the sisig, the laing, and the desserts (ube ice cream and bibingka/rice cake). Would absolutely return to Magna Kusina next time I am in Portland and would likely order the same exact things we had last time. Utterly delectable!

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  9. BarbaraB

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    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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  10. 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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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 169 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Booked 5 times today
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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