Kusina

We ordered the tofu Sisig and rellenong bangus. While the Sisig was a bit too oily for our liking and could use a touch more seasoning, the rellenong bangus stood out with its well-cooked and flavorful preparation. The ambiance of the place was quiet and inviting, and the staff were friendly and accommodating throughout our visit. Overall, despite a few minor drawbacks, the restaurant offers a delightful taste of Filipino cuisine with a welcoming atmosphere.

4.5 stars. Nestled in a corner in a non descriptive cute shopping mall. Is Kucina, Filipino sit down or take out restaurant. At lunch, we had pork sisig ,2 pork bbq combo plate, 2 palabok, crispy pork belly and 4 halo, halo. Let’s get to it. Pork belly, aka lechon were tasty and crunchy, one kid liked his I had the pork bbq. It comes with steamed rice lumpia and pancit was okay. Very tasty pork belly and seasoned bbq pork good. My kids liked all we had ordered. They are the critical reviewers. We are planning to come back to try others on the menu. You must try if you’re craving for Filipino cuisine. As always, post wherever your palate takes you.

They also have Tortang talong (vegetarian fried eggplant omelette that's similar to Korean pajeon) as an entree option for the combo meal that's not on the menu. First time experiencing Filipino food and it was pretty good. Also got the palabok noodles, they were like glass noodles but softer in a garlic soy sauce. Overall, flavors, textures and presentation were good, only complaint would be that the portions were a bit small

I have had many Filipino dishes from various homes cooks to restaurants in the Bay. Looks like I will still have to drive to the bay for Filipino food. The flavors were subtle - almost bland. The pancit noodles were no longer than a quarter of an inch. I waited for about 45 minutes for my order - they had to make a fresh batch of rice. Their Shanghai eggrolls were the length of my thumb- they ran out of lumpia. I will try again when they are fully staffed and hope by then they workout the flavors.

This Filipino restaurant is located in the Century shopping center located off Oakdale Rd. The food is authentically Filipino. I tried the chicken skewers and they did not disappoint. Their prices are reasonable.

I saw an ad on Google and thought it would be a good place to eat however upon arriving it seemed that there was long wait. However, I decided to go ahead and order anyways. I was told there would be a 20-minute wait, but i actually waited about 52 minutes for 2 combo plates and some sides that didnt even taste good. Order was wrong as well and price wasn't worth it. Sad to say coming from a Filipino, but the food sucked. Could of went to Panda and got better tasting food for less money. Furthermore, they closed early due to running out of food. Heard bystanders walking by trying to get something to eat stated they closed early the past couple of days as well. Dont waste money on ads if you cant support the influx of customers. Talaga.

Food is good but I genuinely don’t understand these portion sizes. They were already small when this restaurant opened and have since gotten smaller? A child would still be hungry after eating their normal portions. I mean this is so ridiculous.

Had the chicken lumpia. The wraps are dipped in hot sauce and it was bomb. I'll be returning for sure.

I got the pork belly combo and I loved it. There were a couple pieces of pork that were a little tough, but majorly were tender and the seasoning was great. Sister got the chicken adobo combo and her chicken was soooo tender and flavor was great. My toddlers got the kids hot dog plate and both loved the glass noodles and the red hotdogs.

I love it when I travel and I get to try new restaurants! I just came back from the Philippines about a month ago. I was there for 3 weeks for the first time in 54 years. I had my fill with all the amazing food. Some of the pros that I appreciate with the food in the Philippines, flavors, authenticity, and diversity. Cons the pork! It has a slimy flavor. Thankfully, the US doesn't have that problem! I ordered pork langoniza, pork & shrimp lumpia, pancit palabok, and halo-halo. The langoniza was great! Nicely cooked, great garlic flavor, and a bit of sweetness. The lumpia was a little mushy but you could taste the flavors of the pork, shrimp, garlic, and the crunch from the carrot pieces. The palabok was missing the shrimp flavor, and was extremely runny. I was a little disappointed but it wasn't terrible. The Halo halo was surprisingly good. It was a little weird to have Fruity Pebbles for garnish toppings. My only complaint was that the glass was too thin and was really hard to eat out of. This glass is for a shake. A more appropriate glass would be something with a wider top. Overall, I would eat here over all the Filipino restaurants in Salt Lake City. It would've been 5 stars if it wasn't for the runny pancit.

Came at 6.08pm, saw this outside and the door was already closed ‍ how can you say you close at 6.30pm when at 6.08pm nobody there already?

Clean, comfy, yummy and kind ladies serving us. Passing through for a few days and decided to come back before leaving. Not sure why they're weren't more stars!

Went there for our Son's birthday celebration. Casual atmosphere and welcoming. What a great experience we had Lechon Kawali appetizer, Dinuguan, Chicken Adobo, Bangus Milkfish and Halo Halo for dessert. Larger portions and reasonably priced. Everything was fresh. We will be back!

Was really looking forward to having a filipino restaurant back in this area. Unfortunately, it was nothing that I had been expecting. We ordered 3 dishes and two desserts. Dinaguan, spaghetti and sisig. The dinaguan was very watery with little flavor. The sisig was very oily, couldn't taste the usual spicy or tanginess that it should have. The spaghetti was okay, but nothing special. The halo halo was VERY dry and disappointing. It hardly had any milk, so it was mostly shaved ice that was slightly flavored. They also added fruity pebbles (like the cereal) to top it which I've never had it like that before, didn't really enjoy it because it took away from the natural sweetness from what would have been the milk and ice cream. The Turon was crunchy but also very oily. There was a young man working the cashier, made little to no eye contact. I wasn't greeted when I entered. I had already requested utensils, but he confirmed if I still needed them, I said yes. After I left the restaurant and checked the order, I saw that he only gave me one set of utensils for 3 people to use. Again, I ordered 3 dishes and 2 desserts, but only had the one utensils package with a single napkin/spoon/fork. Inside, it was a decent size, had tables and booths. Nice to have AC. But unfortunately, I will definitely not be returning. I love to support new restaurants or family owned restaurants, but their prices itself were expensive for both the quantity and quality that was provided. Their serving sizes were way too small for what they were charging. Definitely NOT authentic filipino food at all.

Foods are terrible, I ordered pinakbet, tastes nasty, no shrimp or meat but tufo, taste so ugly. I also ordered a whole daing bangus, it was not marinated with vinegar or garlic, was very plain. Won't be back there again and won't recommend!

Went here for a quick dessert and we liked it! Halo halo was really good and not too sweet. The Turon was good as well but I had better.

I've been to Kusina several times as it's one of the few Filipino restaurants in the area & have received great food and good service in the past. Unfortunately tonight the person taking my order didn't realize I ordered 2 dishes. I got my first dish within 10 minutes but due to the confusion I sat waiting ~10 min for my 2nd item before realizing he didn't even order it with the kitchen staff! So I had to wait another 10 minutes as they rushed to complete my 2nd order... all the time listening to the staff chit chat idly in the kitchen. Now I'm sure they were working but really I wish they just focused on preparing my food without the idle chatting as I begun to wonder if they might just be leisurely preparing it versus rushing it?!? I finally got my order (~30 min total time there)! The food tasted great but I will have to make sure they get my order right when I place it, if/when I visit again.

The food was great and the service was excellent. The lady was nice and friendly, I ordered DoorDash so everything was ready on time and everything was in the bag. Next time I plan on staying in. It was quite and very open

My husband stopped by from Tracy today & picked up some food I called- Roxanne was very polite & accommodating with my questions. A bit pricey & too small portions but food was good & differently cooked from other places- They took time to cook it right there while u wait! thank you-we're coming back :)

We are originally from San Francisco where we enjoyed some good Filipino restaurants. Kusina is a little out of the way from us living here in Salida, but when we get our Filipino food cravings it's Kusina.

A gem in the humble city of Modesto. A definite must try if you're looking for Filipino food. There's not a lot in the valley so to find one that serves good Filipino food is definitely a win/win. The servers and the manager "Rachel" were super nice and friendly. They also have snacks and a few condiments they sell. We had the adobo combo plate, crispy pata, pork Sisig, and bbq skewers. All were really good! We will definitely be back. Don't forget to try their "bilo-bilo".

The only Filipino Restaurant in Modesto It was a OK restaurant to eat at. My proportion of my lunch was good...it made me full. I had the combo plate which came with bihon and rice. Try Kusina out

The place was nice, a restaurant with a mixture of a small grocery store where they sell filipino snacks. The staff were nice and cheerful. The food was also great, it had a good selection of food and they had a good price for their combos .. They apparently have food menu daily specials which i think changes everyday and i only noticed it afterwards. Sadly i didn't to order those cause i would've ordered the binagoongan. Their soup serving seems small compared to how it's described for 3-4 people i think it's mainly for 2 but it was only $12 i believe so it wasn't a bad deal. The desert is good too. If you're craving for filipino food this is a good place. We ordered combo or tapa, pork skewers and grilled pork belly.

Soo I was really craving some authentic Filipino food and most of my local friends recommended this place. I ordered 2 orders of Lumpia, which came out to $5 and a Pancit platter that was $8. When I walked in, it was spacious and clean. They even had a mini store to your right when you walk in. I was greeted soon as I stepped foot in the door. I grabbed my food and went on my way home. When I opened the box of Lumpia, I was kinda disappointed bc they WERE SO SMALL! Look, I have Filipino family members, this is not how they are supposed to be made lol. But they tasted cool. The sweet and sour sauce that came with it was also different. Had a spice to them. Not a problem for me, but it had a strong vinegar smell to it. Now, the Pancit was also different to me. It had chopped up string beans & I think green bell peppers in it. I know everyone cooks different, but man, the way ppl were hyping this place up, lol. Anyway, will I return? If I was in dire need of some Filipino food, yes. On a whim? No. Great customer service and they were pretty fast too.

I wanted so much to like this place and rate high stars. The place was clean and so is the restroom. A good indicator for cleanliness. The people were very nice, service was good. They have the quaint essential mini store of goods inside. Lots of space and room. Just happens maybe a coincidence that there was an old Caucasian man who kept conversing with us like he was at home. It came a bit annoying after he kept and going. Couldn't enjoy peace and quiet at that point. Ultimately it's down to the food. The fish pinsan was fried nicely but the Lechon Kawali was tough and bland. Even my 9 year old said it. Maybe manager needs to know good quality food or at least have some second opinion. Just an honest advice. I want to give this place another chance so might be back for other food to try.

Went here for the first time a couple days ago. Ordered the chicken skewer combo the sinagag, chicken Tasino and the halo halo with ube and mango ice cream. Everything I ordered was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed everything and it reminded me of my aunties cooking. The staff are super friendly and helpful on explaining everything and what it is so if it's your first time trying Filipina food don't be intimidated by the names they will explain it all. The store also has Filipino snacks and pantry items that I haven't seen since the Philippines definitely authentic and I've already told myself if I'm in the area it's a must I stop and get at least one thing before leaving the area. Very delicious

I went in on Friday Aug 2 and had the lunch combo with pork skewers. The food was good! I could taste a blend of Asian, Island, and Spanish influences. The noodles were thinner and a bit different than the usual ramen style. I support family-owned businesses. The kids were helping- serving drinks, etc- while the adults cooked and tended the till. A couple of families with tiny tots were also enjoying lunch. Nice folks!

Incredible food, atmosphere, & service! Lots of variety in the menu. Definitely real Filipino food!

The Central Valley truly lacks on Filipino cuisine, which has its own unique and diverse culinary tastes and tradition that not everyone gets a taste of. As a Modesto-bred, it is great to see a new Filipino restaurant here in the area that can help encompass that. After a long workout in the Planet Fitness I turned over my head to see this new spot. I was super intrigued as I haven't seen it before and immediately told my girlfriend about it. We managed to have a dine-in around noon on a Saturday and I guarantee that the hospitality and service here are great! It really shows the ethnic culture of the Philippines (PI) and how respectful and caring they can be. Inside of the store is a lot larger than I expected! They have snacks in the front with other unique products, some pastries/bakery in the other side plus other commodities like rice and shipment boxes. The decor is simple and there is plenty of seating for multiple parties at once. Our service was great by the young gentleman who attended to all our needs and our food was served by another young woman (maybe the owner or cook?). They were very attending to our needs and gave us excellent customer service. Even told us that they have daily specials with Friday and Saturday being lechon (roasted pig)! How awesome is that??? I will for sure come back to try that! Super friendly and kind! So A+ on that! For appetizers we tried the street food platter, which consists of squid and shrimp balls. Super delicious! Great taste with the vinegar to cut out the oils and also pairs very well with sweet chili sauce. They do taste frozen however and possibly store-bought? But not complaining on that! The filipino spaghetti, unfortunately, didn't amaze us. The portion size was incredibly small especially for the price of $6.95. It lacked the protein and taste was just alright. The combo plates all come with rice, pancit, lumpia, and the choice of entree. Out of the list we ordered the grilled pork belly and dinuguan (pork blood stew). The dinuguan I thought was the best thing we tried that day. Super delicious with great pork flavor and not too salty. My only critique is that the portion for it was lackluster. Not enough pork meat and too much liquid for my liking. As for the grilled pork belly it was pretty burnt and not crispy enough. The texture was a bit rubbery and created a tough texture to chew. As a hot new trend this is a restaurant that has great potential. I can't wait to come back and see what else they create out of that kitchen (Kusina)!

I recently ordered Lumpia for a party. I should have asked how big they were because I was very shocked at how small they were. Maybe an inch long and very small in diameter, the taste was just okay and too greasey. The fork in the photo is a dessert size to show what I'm reviewing. The restaurant is very clean otherwise.

Great filipino food in Modesto! Variety of dishes to choose from and the halo-holo is bomb!

Gave them another try. Ordered the small bowl of pork sinigang with a side order of rice. The soup was flavorful with tender pieces of pork but was lukewarm and had solidified pieces of grease floating in it. The least they could have done is nuked it til hot. Rice was dry and had some crunchy pieces. I did enjoy the flavor but not sure if I will be going back as this is the 2nd time that I have been disappointed. Maybe the 3rd time is the charm. Young man at the register was very pleasant but had to ask for utensils. Overpriced for portions received $13 for small soup and rice.

Was really looking forward to having a filipino restaurant back in this area. Unfortunately, it was nothing that I had been expecting. the restaurant is dirty and nasty out back, what makes u thing the kitchen is clean? i dont think so, if ur garbage is left out like that, clean it up its horrible, where did u get the employees? Temu? very unfriendly very immature they dont know i talk Filipino they talk shit around u, and the food...heh it dont cook right i rather go to "karinderia sa kanto" they have more portion and u pay less.

Stopped off for a quick bite with the family while running errands. When we got there it was only us and two other small groups. We went with the combo plate with chicken skewers, chicken plate with chicken adobo and rice bowl with chicken adobo. Unfortunately it took about 30 minutes to get our meals which we had not planned on. Waitress said the chicken skewers take about 15-20 minutes to make. She realized that we were waiting a long time and gave us a few mini lumpia's for the wait. When the food arrived the skewers were very tasty and the food quantity was good for the price. Rice reminded me of sticky rice. The chicken adobo was okay, so would recommend the skewers as the first choice.

Mother in law took my daughter and I out for lunch. Food tasted good. Their sisig was delicious and my mom-in-law was happy I picked out something mild for her first experience with Filipino cuisine. I know we'll be back.

Ok.. Filipino food in Manteca, CA. I can only speak for my order which was the lechon kawali and sisig. The lechon kawali was much smaller/thinner than what I'm used too, but the crunch factor was still there. It's more on the meaty/dry end than fatty. However, the sisig was my highlight. The portion size was fulfilling and it was packed with flavor and not overly salty. I enjoyed the meat to fat ratio in this dish.

This is my 2nd day in a row of trying to eat here... No waitress to help with seating. The table is still sticky, was sticky yesterday, so I tried to sit at a different table, it's also sticky. There's tables needing to be bussed, which limits where you can sit. Adding to the lack of seating is that the staff use a booth as if it's their own home. i've been sitting here for twenty minutes, and I haven't been helped. unbelievable. Yesterday, when I was here, a large cardboard box was blocking a clear path to the bathrooms. The box is still blocking the hallway...

I really want to support this restaurant but just couldn't because if I do, I'll be lying. Maybe if they get an honest review, they will improve their quality of food. I've been here at least 5 times, tried different kinds of food. Pancit is too bland, dinuguan doesn't taste good, lechon was chewy and they gave pieces that usually would be thrown away. Crispy pata was good the first time I tried it. The second time I ordered it, it was tougher. The Turon and halo halo were good but overpriced. I hope they get better cooks and hire some legit Filipino people to taste the food and give an honest opinion. That's the only way they can improve their food quality. Customer service were great.

I came to lunch here as a recommendation from a client of mine. The food was wonderful but what made me love this place was the woman up front who was so personable and taught me about Filipino food. She brought me different chilis and sauces to try and even taught me secrets on making a good pancit. And their prices of the market items they have for sale are very good. I bought pancit noodles and seasoned vinegar. Very pleasant experience

We love the lechon kiwali- it's delicious! Aside from the lechon, texture of meats is as if they've been sitting in a crock pot all day and/or made too far in advance to serve. In a medium sized to-go container, there is about a 3/4 inch layer of clear liquid fat/grease at the top of wet entrees (all of them but the kare kare, as the peanut butter thickens it's sauce) with meat (overtime, we've tried them all at least twice). In the past, not enough condensed milk in the halo halos, I think they'd run low or out and hoped we wouldn't notice given most around here don't really know authentic Filipino food. Clean dining area, but tables lack condiments, salt, and pepper (wouldn't be an issue if the food wasn't bland). Will continue driving to Lathrop, Tracy or Stockton for authentic and better tasting Filipino food. Although I live minutes from Kusina, there is a greater cost benefit for me to drive further for better quality food, at significantly lower prices, even with gas prices as crazy as they have been. My parents are first generation, and, as a Modesto native of 30+ years, I really, really wanted to love this place; but after 5 or 6 attempts dining/picking up from here with an open mind for improvement, it will continue to be a last resort to fulfill our undeniable cravings for Filipino food without having to cook it myself. This is Modesto's only Filipino restaurant, so they've got that going for them. I grew up in that neighborhood, I know it well. I foresee them doing OK for now (by default), but only for as long as they remain without local competition. Hopefully the renovations currently being made to Century Center will extend the restaurant's shelf life and attract more patrons sooner than later, while Kusina remains the single option for locals to eat Filipino cuisine.

I ordered via DoorDash Grilled Pork Belly with vegetable roll and pancit, 1 Charon bulaklak and lechon kawali. The grilled pork belly is NOT GRILLED at all. It was TOO DRY and DOES NOT TASTE GRILLED AT ALL. It was pan fried and again it was TOO DRY and HARD AS ROCK. I was sick so want some comfort food and I don't have any ounce of comfort from this food except for the vegetable roll. The pancit don't have the taste of Filipino pancit. The Lechon Kawali and the chicharon bulaklak were just ok, nothing special, according to my hubby. Didn't try them so I really can't rate those food. Now, I need to rest my jaw from chewing a meat made of rocks.

Good, home made Filipino food. The sisig is made in house and their halohalo is the best one for miles.

Service is good. Food is okay. Portion size is zero star. Pros: Their grilled pork was good and also the lumpias (but they forgot to give me sauce with my order). The longanisas were good too. Cons: Overpriced! I ordered their pakbet platter for $8.95. The platter is not really a platter, it's half the size of the to go containers when you order Chinese food...and they don't even fill it up! And for $8.95, it's all just veggies - NO MEAT at all! I also ordered a large chicken afritada. They container is not even full & the chicken are bite-size, not full pieces - 12 bite-size pieces to be exact! They charged me $14.95 for this! And their pancit, nasty shit, that's why I didn't order it again. I also found out that the Special of the Day is not always fresh as they would serve it again the next day if they had leftovers. I was hoping this place would be a good one. Too bad because this is the only Filipino restaurant here in Modesto.

A must-try, especially if Filipino food is new to you. Combo plates come with a variety of mains, including milkfish, carne asada, and BBQ pork skewers. The combo plate is a nice lunch-sized portion, where your main is accompanied by pancit bihon (delicious noodles), rice, and lumpia (also delicious). The milkfish is prepared with a kind of spice rub. On my first visit, it was perfect and moist; on my second, it was close to fish jerky but still enjoyable to eat. Second visit definitely seemed to have an understaffed kitchen (that's 2022 for you). If you're feeling fretful, get takeout so you get it all at once and can go home.

Ordered small size tinola because they don't have nilaga. Saw something on the soup not sure what it is or it's part of the spices. The lumpia was so small . Terrible.

Been wanting to try this place for awhile. Surprisingly, my first time having lumpia and Filipino food. I ordered lumpia, the pork belly combo and fried tilapia. The best item was the lumpia but they are small. (Have never had lumpia before this so I have nothing to compare it to, but seems super small). The rest of the food was just ok, slightly lacking flavor. The portions were also quite small but the service was good and the cashier was kind.

The grilled pork belly had great flavor--very pleasant! Service was good too. Only critique is that the rice was a little stuck together and mushy. It was a good meal overall. I was stuffed!

We went here to order some food so we can try them. We ordered a family size Pancit and other things. They charged us $25 for the family size Pancit and when I opened up I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED! The portion was so small it can only feed 1 person not a family. Needless to say we're NEVER coming back. I'd rather drive to Stockton for better portion and better pricing.

went for take out , we had crispy pata, bbq pork and pork sisig, the crispy pata was crispy and i love it, bbq pork skewers is ok as well as the pork sisig, the dining area is large and they also have an area where they sell some Filipino goodies, overall the food is good but we will have to come back and do a dine in experience

The first time trying, it was delicious. I had a 5 star review but after returning up to 6 more times, the food has definitely decreased in quality. The lumpia shouldn't be classified as 'best in Modesto' because it tastes/constructed as an egg roll. Kare kare was lacking flavor. Adobo was dry 3x in a row and I don't even remember what else has diminished but I do love their vinegar dipping sauce. I'm sorry but I had to update my review. I haven't been in months because of being disappointed visit after visit and my husband(Filipino) and I were going almost every Friday.

Food was absolutely delicious! Service was excellent! Very pleasant, bright, open atmosphere and many Philippine imported merchandise to purchase in a cute corner of the restaurant. If you want a taste of home cooking of Filipino dishes, please give Kusina a try!

Not at all authentic. A lot of the well liked Filipino food not available. Horrible LANGUNISA. Ice cream in the halo halo was horrible and little chunks of freezer micro chip ice mixed in.

1) Price high, portions small. 2) the lumpia's are small, about the size of a woman's thumb. 3) the food was luke warm. 4) we asked for peppers, we received one (01) pepper! It was the tiniest pepper I've ever seen! 5) the food was not fresh at all! 6) the pork had too much fat in it! WE WILL NEVER GO BACK!

I love this small family business. I crave their lumpia all the time. Crispy and hot and delicious. I have eaten their chicken adobo, their pork belly and their pork skewers. I never leave disappointed.

Being Filipino I was thrilled to have a homeland restaurant. It's been open for a bit so I thought I'd give it a try. I know new places need to get their grounding. The actual restaurant is cute and clean. It was about 3pm. We went because their special was lechon which I love. First of all the counter person didn't know if they had any lechon. We're patient. He checked. Yes! They did. Ordered the appetizer of fish balls. Not too bad. I ordered the combo plate which had the special. I know it wasn't prepared today. Was dry and like beef jerky. I chewed a few pieces and placed them in the appetizer basket. The lumpia was over fried, the lumpia was tasteless. The only enjoyable item was the rice. Ordered chicken adobo. Was salty as heck. Was really disappointed. I truly hope they can do better in the furture.

I looked up Best lumpia's und Modesto and was directed to this place. I love lumpias and was so disappointed to get these 2 inch over fried lumpia's that had no flavor whatsoever! I ordered the combo plate and was given about 3 tablespoons of cold noodles, disappointed. The skewers were just ok, small with no outstanding flavor. No ambiance. Service ok. Wont go back.

Must-have at Kusina? Lumpia and the sinigang (pork in sour soup!) And the halo-halo!