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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

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$30 and under

Filipino

2525 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202-1238

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

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
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

What 173 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
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland
Best Value
Portland
Neighborhood gem
Portland
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Magna Kusina in Portland delights diners with "incredible meals" and "amazing service." Offering a "unique" and "authentic Filipino" menu, popular dishes include the sisig, laing, and ube ice cream. Guests appreciate the "cozy atmosphere" and "welcoming staff." With "delicious drinks" and "thoughtfully executed" dishes, it's a must-visit restaurant.

173 Reviews

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Justin
Portland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were great! Very happy with the quality and would come back again.
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Jenny
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible meal! Family style to try many things was the way to go. The laing, sisig, mushroom skewer, and crab noodles were favorites. There were only a couple dishes we didn’t try that I would love to come back for another time. The drinks were incredible, the daiquiri in particular, and the NA options were great too. Service was so great. I corresponded with the restaurant in advance for our larger party reservation and they were incredibly thoughtful. During the meal our server was fun and helpful, and the evening rolled along merrily. Thanks, Magna! ☺️
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Ron VIP
Portland15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent, unique food. Treat yourself and experience it!
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Charles VIP
Portland12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Nice wine. Had a great time.
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Miranda VIP
Las Vegas4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
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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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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Alan VIP
Portland17 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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Jominee VIP
Portland82 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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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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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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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 173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

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

Website
https://www.magnapdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 395-8542

Magna Kusina

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What 173 people are saying

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