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    Kusina

    4.6 (69 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Open 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    KUSINA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Pork sisig on sizzling platter
    Derell A.

    From the moment I entered the place had a great aura and I knew it was going to be a good time. I ordered the lumpia and pork sisig and absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere and I left so full which in the Filipino culture is what they want. Great pricing for the amount of food and although I didn't try any of the pastries they looked amazing. My new favorite Filipino place in the Jax area. I visit the area quite a bit coming from California and can't wait to try other items on the menu next time. Highly recommend!

    Sinigang Baboy
    Jill W.

    The aroma of fresh baked goods hit you as soon as you walk in the front door. The lumpia was very tasty. I have never ordered sinigang Baboy soup before , but I will definitely order it again. It was like a gumbo and Tom Yum soup had a baby. It had loads of fresh vegetables and the broth was delicious. In the kitchen, they kept setting a timer to go off every few minutes for the dishes, they were preparing. It was a little distracting.Most people seem to be getting Carry out. I would definitely give it two thumbs up.

    First stop! Impressive!
    Ron R.

    Have had enough eats at this excellent Filipino restaurant to now give it 5 stars! The food and service is totally stellar! And I do like that's it's a traditional ma and pa shop in appearance! Yes it may not attract the eye from the outside, even being housed next to "A Bit of Saigon." But the magic is definitely what happens inside the shop behind the counter after you make your order. I've tried a few items now and can say it is up there with the best Filipino food outlets I've eaten at. It's in no way flashy and creative like Abstrakt. But with traditional Filipino foods, on the basics they excel! Their pork adobo was amazing! The items were generous, the pork was tender, and the addition of lumpia with this dish was a great addition! I also tried a chicken siopoa - gotta say it was prepped very well. Only missed the sauce I'm used to getting with it. But it was an excellent version. It was soft, tasty, chicken not overly chewy. Good stuff! It was Thursday, so being two for Thursday, it was buy one get one free day for the taho dessert, really more like a beverage. I can say it's quite sugary!! But far less than the classic halo halo. I like the tofu in the taho. If you like these, go to Kusina and do the buy one/get one on Thursdays. Well, it was an enjoyable visit. The folks who made things happen here were terrific. They were busy and handled things very well. They gave each of us the time and consideration needed to make sure we were satisfied with our orders. I love that kind of restaurant! Come visit here someday! Recommend: HIGH

    Mango cake.
    Sharol N.

    Stopped in for a quick dessett. The mango cake and taho drink did not disappoint! Kusina is more than a bakery as evidenced by the number of people eating lunch there. You can get fresh filipino food and wven oick up frozen food to heat up later! A must to check out!

    Front
    Chris C.

    What great find and was worth the trek from Oakleaf. Filipino Breakfast. Service was spot on and the dishes were served in to "To Go" containers. Flavors were very authentic and after living in the Philippines for nearly 11 years before moving here, even my wife was impressed. A large selection of home foods and bakery goods very reasonably priced. It was a pleasant surprise to enjoy home cooked food with Filipino heart and not processed at some commissary and then delivered to be reheated. Comfortable seating with all the condiments also. Salamat!

    Tapsilog - Delicious!
    Lea P.

    I can't believe I haven't t made a review for Kusina! We have been here several times and it's always a treat! Our favorites are their breakfast silogs, but I believe they serve them all day. It's a complete meal with garlic rice, egg and protein! Whether it will be Pork Tocino, Beef Tapa, or Milk Fish, always dip them in vinegar, so delicious! And let's not forget their cakes and pastries! I love their sans rival and Food for the Gods! Let's not forget the pandesal and Ensaymada! All yummy! They also sell cooked meals such as Sinigang, Pork Menudo, Lechon Paksiw, and so much more! You can also order custom made cake! Service was fast even though it's made to order, just be patient when they have a lot of customers. This place is located in an office building so they are only open on weekdays. Plenty of parking!

    Menu
    Mike B.

    We stopped at a new Philippine restaurant and bakery on Kernin Blvd called Kusina. It may be small, but the food makes up for it. Everything is made homemade in-house. We had to try the pancit with lumpia and couldn't resist the chicken empanadas. All the food was very delicious. One thing we liked was that the empanada dough was not sweet like other places we've tried; this dough was like pot pie crust - flaky with crispy edges and well-seasoned chicken filling. Prices were reasonable, and the hospitality was great.

    Ube smoothie
    Keshia K.

    Food - Ube Boba Smoothie, it's creamy, nutty, and jelly. All separate combination but it's just a perfect pairing of inconsistent texture to make a unique flavored drink. This drink is not for what your normal expectations of Boa. It was an acquired taste. This place is a deli. I haven't eating anything from here because I do not understand the menu.

    Kusina Jax
    Amanda C.

    I've been here a few times and they never disappoint! The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the food is amazing. They definitely have a family atmosphere and they treat each customer as if they know you well.

    mais con hielo

    Bumping down 1 star from previous 5 star review from old location just because on a recent visit we noticed that in the pancit palabok, they now slice the shrimp in half (!) so visually it looks the same, but you are definitely getting less shrimp (1/2 portion now). Regulars will notice this kind of thing. Economizing, I suppose!

    Loan N.

    I've never been here before but heard of it. So one day when I was out and about with my friend, she said this place was good, so I was like yea let's go then! I ordered the chicken tosilog and my friend ordered the pork. I also got the pancit to go, as well as the pan de coco, ube mamon, and their buco pandan pistachio muffin to go. The chicken tosilog was delicious! Everything blended in so well. The flavors balanced each other, from the sweet/salty of the chicken with the sour papaya slices and fried egg, man, chefs kiss. Definitely a taste of umami. Love it! My grandma loved the pancit and the pan de coco! She doesn't eat much, but she literally ate the whole thing. So, that's a sign that the food is, yep, you know it, yummy in your tummy. The buco pandan pistachio muffin and mamo ube was so good! Great with tea! Overall I highly recommend this place!

    Mango Cake
    Audrey A.

    Ordered the mango cake and it was soooo good ya'll!!! The icing is light with just the right amount of sweetness, the cake was also light and fluffy. The best part was the mango purée on top. Yummm! It was all so good we're ordering another one for a party next week! Quick tip: they are only open Monday through Friday. They have a few cakes in the walk up fridge but it is recommended to pre-order a cake if you want a specific flavor 48 hours in advance. I picked up the cake on Friday for a party on Saturday - and it was still delish.

    Cornsilog!

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    Kusina is awesome! They have taho, fried lumpia and fresh lumpia, Sisig with atchara, variety of cakes and variety of breads

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    Marianas Grinds - My meal was fantastic! This is ginasan chicken. It comes in beef option too. Red rice and mac salad are tradition!

    Marianas Grinds

    4.6(550 reviews)
    2.3 miSouthside
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    Thank you Marinas Grinds for letting us dine in for my mothers birthday. Josephine was wonderful…read moreand tentative. She provided her way service and conversation. Food came out quickly and fresh. I really enjoyed the starters we ordered including the beef empanadas and the spam musubi. My family is Filipino so we ordered pancit, Lechon, and sinigang to get a taste of home, really delicious! The Hawaiian pasta salad was also a favorite of the night, it was very good and had the right amount of flavor. My husband enjoyed the marinade on the short ribs and he wanted to order a full plate of the Hawaiian pasta salad :) Great place and we will be back!

    Coming in the late morning to mid afternoon, you will find that the restaurant is quiet with a few…read morefamilies sharing a meal. The staff and owners greet you to then make sure you are taken care of. Most items on the menu ranged between $10 to $20 dollars. As of the moment, what I was truly hoping to try was outside of my price range. I ordered to go and purchased a Spam Masubi ($3.50 without tax). I will state that this appetizer may not be the best representative of this restaurant's cuisine. I would personally rate it 5.8/10 and would truly hope to try something different. I also believe the cost to meal gained ratio left me feeling this was a bit overpriced. Nevertheless, I want to return to try a different menu item as others have stated the food was enjoyable.

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    Lola's Filipino Cafe & Mini Store - Pork Sinigang/ Chicken Adobo / Adobo Rice

    Lola's Filipino Cafe & Mini Store

    4.6(62 reviews)
    21.2 mi

    What a wonderful little Filipino restaurant! The dishes are served cafeteria style where you choose…read morea side (rice vs pancit) and 1 or 2 main dishes. I usually shy away from this especially since Covid due to sanitary concerns, but all my worries went out the door when I put the food in my mouth!!! Pancit - 8/10 - great flavors, the noodles were a little dry but that may be because it was sitting out too long. Shrimp obud - 10/10- absolutely delicious! it had bamboo shoots in it and the curry was so flavorful I could drink it. Dinuguan - 7/10- it was tasty but couldn't get over that it was pork blood.... Pork Adobo and Chicken curry-8/10- both had great flavors. Really friendly guy behind the counter that recommended the best dishes.

    One of our favorite places for Filipino food! We occasionally come here when my husband misses his…read moregrandma's home cooking and this cafe never disappoints! The cafe is more on the smaller side but it's cozy and the customer service is always happy and friendly! When you walk inside, there's a hot bar with all the food items available that day. You can check their Facebook page for their menu each day! You can get combos like an entree and a side, two entrees and a side, etc. On the shelves near the windows, there are local Filipino desserts like crinkles, puto (rice cake), flan, etc for sale. They also sell mac salad in the fridge and some dried fish on the shelves. What I love about this cafe is that they have a small snacks/drinks/candy market next to the dining area. The dining area is a good size and faces the parking lot. On this particular Saturday, we had the following entrees and sides: Lechon (roasted pig), Kaldereta (Filipino beef stew), and some rice! The lechon pieces were big and the skin (my fav!) was crispy, salty, and golden! The meat was also juicy and not dry. What I like to do is dip the meat into some white vinegar to give it some acidity since the lechon is on the heavy side after a few bites. The Kaldereta was hearty, rich, flavorful and it reminded me of an elevated beef stew. The potatoes and carrots literally melted in my mouth! I gave my combo plate a 8.5/10! My husband had Humba (braised pork belly that is slow cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, fermented black beans, and sugar) and he thoroughly enjoyed it. He shared some pieces of it with me and it was smooth as butter. It was sweet and salty and his rice soaked up all the sauces. Definitely a must try! I would give it a 9/10 because the flavors were so rich and it made me want even more! The prices are reasonable for how much food you're getting! They also sell desserts like halo halo (shaved iced with fresh fruits, taro ice cream, toppings like flan, condensed milk, jellies, beans, etc.) I've personally had the halo halo and it's one of my favorites! Super refreshing on a hot summer day. They also sell mango and taro flavored cakes but you have to call in advance for whole cakes. Their cakes are light, delicious, and fluffy! I especially enjoy the mango cake because you get chunks of fresh, champagne mangoes on and inside the cake. We've been coming here for years and don't plan on stopping. My husband is a bit of a Filipino food snob at times, but Lola's definitely has a special place in his heart! They do military discounts too, FYI!

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    3.1(108 reviews)
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    I've been to Maharlika Filipino Restaurant three times now. Once for a birthday, once for a…read moreretirement party, and once for a Christmas dinner, and every experience was great. The first two were large events, while the Christmas dinner was more intimate, and the space worked perfectly for all of them. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which really adds to the experience. As a Filipino, I loved that there was room for line dancing and, of course, karaoke! Always a must! The food was very good overall, but my favorite dish is the tofu sisig. It's bold and savory, I could not stop eating! I tried it for the first time here and haven't found another version I like as much anywhere else. The larger parties were served buffet style, otherwise we had the dishes family style. Perfect opportunity to try different entrees by sharing with the table. Whether you're looking for a large space for a party or a cozy spot for dinner, Maharlika is a great choice.

    Had a great time hanging out with my peoples for the Pacquiao fight on July 19, 2025! Pancit bihon,…read morecalamari and lumpianitas for our party of 5 was perfect for the occasion. Icing on the cake is winning the Tanduay 16 year Rum raffle! Everyone was very polite and accommodating. Anyone with bad reviews hopefully understands this is a family run operation. My recommendation is to enjoy the vibes and the Kapwa spirit and you'll have a small taste of the love and hospitality of the Philippines. Salamat Maharlika for a great time. Will be back!

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