I ate at Kusina Ni Kuya in Northridge a few weeks ago and figured it was time to share my experience. I had just finished a short hike at Wilbur Tampa Park Trailhead and had built up a solid appetite. I noticed this place on the drive up and made a mental note to try it--and post-hike felt like the perfect time. Kusina Ni Kuya is located right next to Cajun Ni Kuya, and they share the same dining area. The Kusina Ni Kuya side is more of a traditional Filipino *turo-turo* (point-point) setup, where you choose your dishes cafeteria-style. I went with the **beef sinigang**. I was initially planning to order two entrees, but after seeing the generous portion they served, I decided one was plenty. While eating, I noticed trays of Cajun-style seafood boils coming out to nearby tables--interesting to see, even if it's not really my thing. As for the food, the sinigang delivered. The broth had a nice, balanced tang--sour but not overpowering--and it really hit the spot after the hike. Simple, comforting, and satisfying. **Why 4 stars?** Very solid food and portions, but not quite a standout experience that pushes it into that must-go, 5-star category. **Overall:** A reliable spot for Filipino comfort food--especially if you're coming down from a hike and want something warm and filling. read more

Sorry just not liking the taste. Friend took me over here to try. We all agreed that it is not all that great. Service and staff were all good. The food part is not to our liking. read more

This is my first time ordering from this place. They have lunch specials. It's a pretty good-sized serving and very tasty! The only problem is: Who eats a lechon kawali without any dipping sauce and lemon? The restaurant forgot to add this, but they did send a soup broth. It would have been a 5Star rating if they remembered Filipinos love their sauces. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

Who doesn't love lumpia? I've been here to pick up trays for a party and their lumpia is always crunchy and hit the spot. Friendly staff and fair prices can't be beat. I want to come back and try the all you can eat seafood that they have too one day! read more

I ordered dinuguan and they left a note on the takeout box that they were out and gave me chicken adobo instead. The restaurant didn't even call to inform me or ask what I want as a substitute. I don't even like chicken adobo! If they had called, I could have chosen another meal. Now this one is going to waste!! read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

I love their pork sisig, tasty and delicious. Another good one is their sweet and sour fish fillets. Their pancit malabon is also very good. The desserts are just ok, not a fan of their turon, too oily and not crunchy. We also tried their beef tapa, egg rolls, bicol express, garlic chicken and chop suey from their food catering read more

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If you are looking for a filipino food in the valley, kusina ni kuya is the place to go. Very authentic filipino food and very delicious and flavorful. We always come here sometimes for breakfast or lunch. And especially this is our go to place for catering when we have a party at home. You can't go wrong with Kuya's cooking, everything in their menu is a must try especially the dinuguan, kare kare and sisig. Compared to other places their food wont disappoint you. Be sure to book days before any event. They also have cajun seafood and their sauce is even better than bioling crab and other cajun places. The staff here ar every nice. Dining place is big and very clean. 5 stars read more

Food was delicious and the house sauce was flavorful. I am definitely going back and making this my regular spot for seafood boil.

If i could give this 0 ratings i would. We ordered for a fiesta at the park yesterday, sep 21,2025 and asked that food be delivered at 10 am since this is a free event and food should be served by around 11am, after the mass. The food was delivered at 1130 am, when people were all lined up waiting for the food at 11am. Our food order waa $1000 plus $90 delivery fee at lincoln park in la. Unacceptable to deliver food at 1130 when agreed time was 10 am. We keep on calling at 1030 and they keep on saying there is traffic and that in 15 mins. Even with traffic, they should have been on their way by 9am and would have been at the event by 10 am and even by 11am at the latest (2 hrs). This is not a house event where guests can wait. The driver was also very rude, that he's at the street and we should just get the food. I asked where since this is a park and he cant even tell me his location. He even had the nerve to tell me, "you wont be getting your food, i wont even deliver and just talk to his manager" and then hanged up the phone on me. Last year, we also ordered the same amount of food and there was no issue. We wont be ordering anymore from this place. read more

I always order from this place for catering. With a large family and frequent work events, I end up placing an order about every two months. The food is consistently great, and the service is always reliable. read more

$11 long silog plate is a pretty good deal with garlic rice and egg. Solid 7/10 . It is a bit oily but if you know Filipino food typically is especially from these types of restaurants. The lugaw was great, I'd come back to order more. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

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Food is recommendable but the SERVICE is the worst ever!!!! Dec. 24, We pre ordered to be picked up @ 4pm, got there before 4pm. Got our food @ 6pm!!! Poor management! They know a lot of people orders on holiday, they should KNOW how to prioritize their system! End up our egg rolls are saggy instead of crispy! read more

First of all, thank you for accommodating our order. The total was $285, and it was picked up by my husband along with his visiting friends from the Philippines. This incident happened May 25, 2025.. When it was time to pay, my husband called me and said, "Can you try sending Zelle to this number? My Zelle is taking time to send a code." He was trying to send the payment to a new recipient, and Zelle required a verification code for security purposes. Unfortunately, the code was delayed, likely due to a poor internet connection. He stepped outside to get a better signal while his friends remained inside the store. While he was outside, a lady wearing a black top, glasses, and with short hair--I'm not sure if she was staff or the owner--told my husband's friends that we needed to make sure we were paying, or she would call the police. This was said in a way that felt abrupt and accusatory, despite the fact that the situation was clearly a technical delay and we were actively trying to resolve it. This kind of approach was upsetting and felt very unnecessary. We are all Filipinos, and we expected to be treated with a sense of respect and understanding--especially within our own community. If the woman is one of the owners, it's even more disappointing, as this interaction did not reflect the hospitality or professionalism expected from a business. It's important to note that what we experienced was not good customer service. A little patience and communication would have made a big difference. read more

The restaurant's nomenclature translated from Tagalog (Philippines' national language) to English is "older brother's kitchen". I had a party for 16 people and decided to have it catered from this place sight unseen for it was highly recommended. It met our expectations and will definitely recommend to others. My review is specific to catering (ordering and food) for I had my hubby do the pick up and he said it went smoothly. Here is what I ordered: 1. Pancit Miki/Bihon (Large noodle dish) with side of lemons - delicious Note: Ordered medium trays for all dishes below 2. Pork Sisig (minced fried pork with onions and vinegar or lemon) - right amount of sourness and other seasoning 3. Chicken Afritada (Chicken stew) - good 4. Lumpiang Hubad (Filipino vegetable dish) - good 5. Sweet and Sour Fish - everybody liked this dish and came with very fresh veggies with sauce on side (great idea instead of coming with sauce which tend to soften breaded fish) The above was supplemented with a huge pot of Bo Kho (Vietnamese beef stew) and cha gio (egg rolls) courtesy of the all time best Vietnamese chef I know - my mother in law! I say that because even after we ate for lunch and dinner and 3 families took most of the dishes home for meals the next day, there was still a lot left :/. I am not complaining but note to self ...and others, they give generous servings so in retrospect, either I did not have to supplement or order two less dishes. I can tell they used fresh ingredients for veggies were still crunchy later in the day and everything stayed fresh. It is a great place to order food for parties and for dining onsite. Lastly, the ordering process went smoothly and I did not need to pay for half of the $ up front which is typical and understandable. I am very picky when it comes to Filipino food but this one exceeded my expectations! I can't wait to order again! read more

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This place is amazing, I highly recommend and is the best Cajun seafood restaurant you can ever go to here in the valley. I would rather go here than kickin kasian! The service goes above and beyond food is extremely stupendous! Not only satisfying our cravings it also has an excellent entertainment for karaoke for people who loves to sing! read more

I thought the response to my former review was pretty lame. I get that adobo is prepared bone-in. I'm Filipino and have been eating adobo my entire life. I've had it prepared by many different families and by many different restaurants. The bones aren't the issue here. The big issue, and HUGE safety hazard, is the size and sharpness of the bones. Like I said, there were shards of bones in the food. Many of the shards were sharp and too small to see before you bit down on them. I threw away a huge portion of the adobo because everyone was afraid of hurting themselves eating it. Since ordering this for my wedding shower, I've had adobo at a handful of other places and haven't had this problem again. read more

We had such a wonderful time! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The laid-back ambiance made it even better. We really enjoyed our dinner and had a blast singing karaoke with the karaoke host, Robbie Rob! read more

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My girl came to this place 40 mins ago because I told her to get some food for me. I told her to get large sisig and lechon for $20 dollars each and plus tax :( disappointing the amount they give . Never again . read more

We go frequently for breakfast. Love their longsilog! Portions are generous and food is delicious. Often buy large tray of garlic rice for parties (so good!) and their special vinegar goes well with almost everything. Service is prompt and very friendly. We're so lucky Kusina Ni Kaya is nearby. read more

Uggghh! I really wanted to like this place. Super clean. Fast and friendly service. Hot food. Weird hours. Rancid cooking oil. I know...this last two comments are epic fails. I'll come back to those two issues! Filipino food is generally tough to find at a five start level. The idea behind two item combos generally means they have the food in warming tables. Most Filipino restaurants serve the food at a barely warm temperature in an effort to not dry out their foods. This place serves their items at a much warmer than usual temperature. A very welcome feature. I ordered the two item combo. It is $16.99. I chose the chicken and pork adobo and the beef a frittata. She served one item in the Styrofoam container with the rice and dished the other item in a small bowl to make sure I got enough sauce and enough product. Because it was hot, and Ample, I would give them more stars than most Filipino restaurants. I ordered the lechón kawali which is sold by the pound. Kind of a bummer because I really only needed a quarter of a pound but it's my favorite item and I figured I could eat it as leftovers. The cashier told me she would bring it out as they were preparing it fresh. I started to eat my other items and found them quite tasty, and a very nice serving size. Once the lechón arrived, i could hardly wait...it was hot and fresh! But the flavor was off. I tried another piece...really off tasting! I couldn't tell if the meat was spoiled or if it was cooked in rancid oil. Super super disappointing. The portion was very nice but man I couldn't believe it was spoiled. Could it be possible that it was cooked in rancid oil? That is such a fail in the cooking universe. I didn't complain to the restaurant because they were closing upon my arrival. Big waste of money...gave me an awful stomach ache...and even worse it gave this Filipino restaurant a big NO GOOD in my book. Super sad because they had so much going for them. Ooh and what dinner restaurant closes at 5pm. Weird! Sadly friends...I can't recommend this place. And go read more

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Placed an order for lumpia Shanghai and chop suey in the morning to be picked up at 2:30 on 12/26. We arrived a little after 2:30 and saw that they didn't start frying until we asked for our order. Obviously they forgot. Our order wasn't ready until 3:00. This delay caused us to be late to our party in Rancho Cucamonga. It would've been nice if we were comped in some way - like a few extra eggrolls or a free drink ... anything would've been nice, but nothing. Very disappointing. read more

I was sad because it was my wife's first time ever tasting Filipino food and I announced that cheerfully and loudly to the lady at the front counter, to which she replied with an emotionless face "so what does she want?" I was really hoping to show my wife some Filipina hospitality and charm, but there was none to be found. Explaining each of the dishes, letting her taste some, laughing and encouraging her in her first experience... would've been stellar. It's not what we got. The food itself was acceptable. The pancit was quite bland, the kaldereta was okay, the garlic rice was good, and guys -- we have to talk about the chicken adobo. It was LITTERED WITH BONE SHARDS. We're talking easily a dozen tiny pieces of deadly bone, some like shark's teeth, some as long and thin as needles, in almost every bite. It was completely unacceptable. Whoever's chopping their chicken needs to be more careful by far! Any one of these could easily have pierced my gum or tongue, or heaven forbid I'd swallowed one and lacerated my intestines! (EDIT TO ADD: owner replied that bone shards are a natural part of the dish. False; I have eaten adobo numerous times, bone-in, and there's no requirement that the food be sprinkled with dangerous bone shards; I can't imagine any filipino chef suggesting this is the optimal way to eat the dish!). All-in-all it was a "meh" experience, and I feel like I have to rush to find another, better Filipino restaurant to take my wife to soon so she doesn't think this is what it's supposed to be like. Kusina Ni Kuya had one chance to win over a new convert -- and they're close to our house, so we could've returned aften! -- and they lost us. It's too bad. read more

Good space inside and good ambience. Service was crap. We ask for water only, dude came with a pitcher sitting on the counter and it was warm...wtf. He did even had the common sense to feel the pitcher if the water was warm or cold. Basically, he didn't give a damn as long as he gets paid. Then towards the end he came back if we want more water. I told him feel the pitcher. He said "oh it's warm". He didn't even off if we want ice or cold water and it was a freaking hot day and he wants to serve warm water??? Wtf.. so I replied back, to get lost with your trash service. Cajun shrimp they served had an after yucky taste. Does the chef even test taste the sauce end shrimp if it is still good or not. I asked my chef friends and they said it's because it is old batch or the shrimp was mishandled causing the meat to go bad. Good thing they sliced the crispy pata. The skin was crispy but it was bland. Inside meat and cartilages was like a rubber. It was tough to eat as it was dry and bland meat. You all need to go back to the drawing board how to cook crispy pata correctly and how to provide a good service to any customers specially the foodies. I wish this place the best. Good luck to anyone that comes here. You are better off McDonalds next door. You have so many room for improvements like train you staff common sense of proper service and get off the damn cellphones while working and fire your chef! Get someone else that can actually cook! I won't be going back nor refer anyone here. I might check this place in 1 year if they are still open. read more

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This review is for food delivery. I ordered the papaitan with rice combo and a large beef sinigang. Both are excellent. But I especially love the papaitan. It's cooked perfectly with the right balance of flavors. I hope they keep this on the menu forever. Like the reviews below, I'm sure each place has its strengths and weaknesses. But for me portion size and flavor is their strength. Food was delicious and I will order again. read more

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Kusina is tucked away in the corner of a strip mall but don't let the unassuming facade deter you. If you like Filipino food then you know how hard it is to find good Filipino food. This place checks off most of the boxes - taste, variety, quality, price and service. Forget the ambiance. You're taking it to go. The lumpia is outstanding. It's crispy, it's tasty and for about $5 you can get a loaded box of 12. My favorite is the adobo of course and Kusina's is a mix of pork and chicken. Delicious! The beef sinigang was really good too. The portions of meat were very generous. If you like chicharron, you'll probably be a fan of the freshly fried dilis. These are tiny anchovies fried in a crispy batter. I spoke to the owner who said he had been opened for about four years now. You can't sit inside but pickup is certainly available. If you're into Filipino, this is a spot worth visiting. read more

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I can only review their lumpia, but the price and amount you get cannot be beat! We definitely plan on getting lumpia catered for any events. We got 50 for a small gathering and it was crispy and tasty. The sauce pairs perfectly with it as well! read more

The food service was simple. You go up to order, definitely a fast food place with restaurant prices. The food was alright, it was yummy but not worth the price in my opinion. The place was pretty empty but they were blasting music. Overall it was okay. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Garlic rice, pork belly, & Longsilog 6/10 - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

This spot is kinda hidden in a plaza on Reseda Bl. just north of Devonshire Bl. But once you're in their parking lot, you can't miss it. I've never had traditional authentic filipino food so I don't really have a comparison. However, that didn't stop me from eating at this restaurant. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by the friendly staff. Since it was my first time, they described all of the different dishes they had. I ended up with the pork adobo, and the fried tilapia. Both were really excellent choices. the pork adobo was flavorful and the pork was tender. The fried tilapia was great, (if you like fish and you don't mind picking out the bones as you eat). I am a fan of fried fish, so it didn't bother me. Before I finished my meal, a friendly worker brought their dessert (they called it a banana fritter) for me to try, FOR FREE! The banana fritter looked like a lumpia, but the inside had banana and another type of filling. The outside was made with what looked like wonton skin and deep fried then drizzled with sweet caramelized sugar. This would go great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. (but that's just my suggestion). Stop by and try it for yourself. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Pork Adobo and fried talapia - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

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Ordered breakfast here because my boyfriend was craving Filipino breakfast and it definitely satisfied cravings for it. I went with the fish, but I was also able to try their sweet sausage as well. We ordered takeout and it was ready by the time we went to pick it up, so I would the process is simple. My favorite part about the whole plate, THE RICE. I don't know how they make it, but I like that they serve it with something other than plain white rice. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

Stopped by for lunch. Garlic fried rice, menudo, and the caldreta were fantastic. Tasted as good as mom made. Two item combo meal is a bit pricey at $17. I was happy to see no additional service fees, credit card charges or mandatory tips charges that many businesses are pushing and some in sneaky ways hoping you'd overlook it. This place did none of that! Thank you Kusina Ni Kaya for a very good meal, and a good experience. Minus one star for price. read more

Great breakfast and friendly service! I got the tapsilog and the beef was so tender paid with a sunny side up egg! We also got sinigang on the side and it was perfect! Had great amount of sour and perfect for the cold mornings! The place was very inviting and I loved the 80s music playing this place made my morning! Would come back again read more

Was in the mood for some Filipino breakfast so I got my excuse to try this place. I ended up ordering their tocilog plate and their crispy dilis as a snack for the day. Their garlic fried rice that came with my tocilog plate was flavorful. Their tocino tasted freshly made and it was great! Their dilis also tastes like it was fried just recently so that's a plus! It's always a pet peeve of mine when places fry a bunch of dilis at once and serve it over long periods of time. Doesn't feel as crunchy when it's just sitting. I definitely feel like this portion of the restaurant is better than the Cajun ni Kuya that's right next to it. read more

I also wanted to add that the cashier lady in front was very rude & only nice to certain customers (mainly Filipino customers) don't waste your money at this place. Go elsewhere for better quality food and better service. read more

Got the tapsilog and pork sisig. It was soooo good. The tapsilog was a good portion for the price. It was very filling. The pork was moist and the crispy pork skin made the dish craveable. I can't wait to have it again! They were also very friendly and helpful. Next time I come in I will try more dishes. read more

It was so frustrating since i was patiently waiting for my lumpiang shanghai order of 100 pcs. Ordered 11am and got the shanghai arouns 12nn. No apology was even given. A simple apology would have been enough. read more

Food is okay but WAY TOOOOOOO MUCH garlic on their corned beef and small portion too. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - TOOOOOO MUCH garlic on their corned beef. And small portion too - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

HereWe came on Sunday for lunch for two. The restaurant has two sections: on the right is an all-you-can-eat seafood area, costing $49 per person, and on the other side is a food-to-go section where you can order and sit in. We decided to try the to-go section. The woman behind the counter who took our order wasn't very friendly. We ordered two combination plates with two items each (no seafood) and a bottle of water. It cost us $37, and with tips, it was over $40. The food was delicious but similar to other Filipino options you can find elsewhere in Los Angeles. You could drive to House of Grill nearby for a better taste and experience. The music in the restaurant was loud and didn't match the ambiance. The customers and staff seemed to be mostly in their 40s or 50s, but the music was more suited to a younger crowd, around 19 or 20. read more

We were really excited to order from kusina ni kuya especially since it came highly recommended and we've had great experiences before. We picked up our food in the morning, looking forward to enjoying it for lunch. While most of the dishes were as delicious as expected, we were really disappointed that the sisig was spoiled by the time we ate. We're not sure what went wrong since everything else was fine, but it was unfortunate since we were looking forward to it. Hoping this was just a one-time issue because we've always enjoyed the food here! read more

Ordered on doordash and they serve quality portions and even complimentary sinigang broth. read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Tocilog and bistek plate - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California

This place used to be great and now the quality of food has gone down. Today, we bought some dishes to go and one them was the kalabasa. As we were getting ready to open it at home we were welcomed with a foul smell. We opened the bowl and at first it looked like soap suds on top so we dug inside the bowl and its bubbling like it was already fermenting. Mind you we bought this less than 30 minutes before opening. Right then and there my stomach curled seeing it. It was unacceptable. It almost seemed like they dont check the temperature control on their food. This is a major health hazard. Please do better! read more

Kusina Ni Kuya - Kalabasa with coconut - Filipino Near Me - Northridge, California