The gang decided to make the trip from NJ to Queens in support of our friend, Cutuy Here to, lead singer of the band, Key of C. The place used to be called, Promdi, back in the 2010s. The place has changed a bit, slightly different decor from the last time we were there. The atmosphere was more "bakya" than Kabayan (from across the street). Still nice. They kept the bar, which is good. The staff was friendly, but kind of rushed us to get our orders before the show started. They explained it would have been more difficult to take orders later. The food was really, really good. All the flavors were on point. For the appetizer, we had some Crispy Chicken Skins. It was nice and crispy, but it needed some more salt. We had the Port Belly Kare-Kare, Beef Salpicao, the Pancit Palabok, Laing and Gambas. The one that stole the show was the Bagnet. That was mind blowing! Very flavorful and I highly recommend it. Dare I say that the food was better than Kabayan. The Key Of C band rocked the whole night through. Everyone was dancing and enjoying the great music. It was such a fun-filled night. Definitely worth coming back to whether it's for the food or the music. read more

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The place itself is nice and clean, and the staff were extremely kind, welcoming, and very attentive, which I really appreciated. Service wise, they did a great job. The chicken barbecue sticks were flavorful and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the lumpia Shanghai didn't quite hit the mark for me :( it tasted like it was fried in older oil, and the filling was very minimal, so it felt like mostly wrapper. I was most excited to try the pork sinigang. While the broth had good flavor, the pork didn't taste freshly cooked and came across as if it may have been made a day or two prior. Overall, I really liked the vibe of this place and the friendly service, which makes me hopeful that my next visit will be better. I'd definitely be open to giving it another try. read more

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I've never really had a full Filipino meal before besides small finger foods from events here and there. My Filipino friends recommended this place so we all came on a Friday night for dinner. The restaurant is located right on Roosevelt Ave under the 7th train so it is very hard to find parking. We saw double parkers everywhere. Our reservation was for 7 pm and when we got seated there were only 2 other small groups inside. The restaurant has a Kamayan special for $275 that comes with soda, unlimited rice, vermicelli noodles, vegetables, mussels, shrimp, giant fried Calamari, pork fist, bbq pork, chicken, fried fish. They prep the whole course on banana leaves on a wooden board near the kitchen before carrying it out and placing it onto our tables. The special is meant for 6-8 people which I think it's more for 5-7 depending on the group - if they're light or heavy eaters. The Kamayan spread was not just pleasant to the eyes, but delicious! Everything was so good and flavorful and perfectly crispy. My favorites are the crispy calamari, bbq pork, and mussels. My friends and I also ordered drinks that are not included in the special: the Weng Weng, the Red Horse, Avocado Smoothie, Mango Smoothie, and Ube Smoothie. The Weng Weng is their signature cocktail which reminds me of a better Malibu Bay Breeze. The Red Horse is the main beer in the Philippines which is pretty light and I don't really taste the after beer taste. The smoothies are all so creamy and good. My favorite would have to be the mango which reminds me of a mango lasi. I liked the ube better than I expected, but the avocado had a weird taste to it. We were so full from the spread and smoothies that we had no room for dessert. By the time we finished, the place was packed because at 9 pm there's open karaoke as well as live performances. I also caught a whif of the sisig on my way out and it smelled sooooo good. Would definitely be back for the mango smoothie, giant calamari, to try the sisig and halo halo. Service was great too! They always came to check on us from time to time and gloves were provided for the Kamayan spread if you didn't want to use your bare hands. read more

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Dined here on Saturday shortly after opening. This was my first time trying Kusina, having already been to the other neighboring restaurants in the area. We ordered the Bulalo, which was a generous size and tasted pretty decent. Service was lacking, which unfortunately isn't the strong suit for many Filipino restaurants. Overall, I'd love to come back for dinner and try their Calamares Gigante! read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Beef Bulalo - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

The food here was decent enough if you're looking for a quick-fix of Filipino cuisine. They have plenty of menu options. My table ordered 3 entrees and an appetizer. The server forgot to provide us water when we asked. The most disappointing part of the experience was when a beggar came through the restaurant going table by table asking for money. The staff stood by and watched this happen. No apologies or anything, as if this is the norm for them. I was appalled! We took our leftovers, paid, and left. Will not be returning. read more

Food was ok 1st time trying filipino food. I came over for Halloween the vibe was lit with karaoke and a live band. They were nice to accommodate my group in the front of the bar with my puppy . I would come back it was lively. read more

Walked in to singing along with a guitarist accompanist. The music selection was good however the volume was a bit too loud even for people who like loud music. Could hardly have a conversation or communicate with the wait staff without using hand gestures. The place is a nice size and a bit deceiving from the outside. We had the Kamayan Special which was a first for all of us. They lay everything out on a tray lined with banana leaves. You are given gloves to eat with. No utensils (but they did have forks and spoons with their napkins if you so wish). There were two vegetables in clay pots. There were squid on a stick, 13 additional items: shrimp, mussels, chicken, pig, pork, lumpia (egg rolls), fish & rice. They offer soda, water as part of the package. The special is $275 for 6-8 people. However after the three different kind of fees, and tax and tip the bill was way over $500. The surprise were the fees that were not mentioned beforehand. We did order 2 drinks and a dessert. Figure about $60 per person. Aside from the sticker shock, the entire experience was tasty and fun. read more

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Very fun place for hanging out with good friends for drinks and treats. I enjoyed the karaoke, very competitive and talented guests. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Karaoke night - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Great people and great services & foods are amazing Filipino dishes that's delectable to anybody taste buds.

My first Filipino restaurant experience was about 8 years ago at Jeepney, a popular Kamayan restaurant once located in the East Village. Since Jeepney closed in 2020 I've been looking to relive the same app, entree and dessert flavors offered back then. Fast forward to Fall 2024 with an invite to visit Kusina Pinoy Bistro located in Woodside. I quickly learned from this experience that there's an authentic version versus a more modernized version of Filipino cuisine. My inexperienced palate preferred the latter. Kusina Pinoy popular with the locals, is a brightly lit, colorful, unpretentious restaurant. Kusina's service was efficient and friendly thanks to the service we received from Lisa D., who by the way took our orders by memory and wrote nothing down. She had all food staples committed to memory. Pretty impressive. While navigating our meals that came out very quickly, I was informed by my Yelp friends that the Filipino flavors here are more authentic than my Jeepney experience. Of all of our dishes, only one fared well with me, the Milk Fish which was filleted, seasoned and prepared perfectly. I cannot say the same for the other dishes such as the Lumpia, they were a tad over fried and cut in halves. The Kare Kare Oxtail, some parts of the oxtail were tender and some were tough, the sauce was tasty though. Pork Sisig with egg, the raw egg white made the dish unenjoyable. And then the garlic rice and plain rice were both mushy. Not a fan of overcooked rice. The hit with everyone was the gigantic calamari. Great presentation and tasty. Yet its giganticness was overwhelming to me and for this I won't be having calamari for a while. I'm sad to say that the majority of our orders were either over or under cooked or under seasoned. Unfortunate. Though not the food experience I was expecting, I appreciated the opportunity. It was nice sharing time together and enjoying great conversations with my Yelp peeps, while also listening to karaoke tunes being sung by one of the neighborhood locals. For those curious, by all means check Kusina out, your food experience may fare better than mine. 2.5 / Nov 2024 TIP: Parking is quite difficult in the Woodside area but attainable with some patience. read more

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The kindest staff and very filling food. There's karaoke and music in the background and it feels very homey. Get the halo halo to share because it's huge! read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Pork sisig - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Re: Likely Cause of Food Poisoning I'm disappointed to write this because I enjoyed celebrating my birthday here. Unfortunately, my experience at Kusina Pinoy Bistro was something I wouldn't wish on anyone, and I am sad with their overall response. On Saturday, 3/14/2026, I came in with a group of 12 people to celebrate a joint birthday with a previously scheduled reservation. We ordered two Kamayan Sa Bilao platters, which included mixed meat and seafood. The atmosphere was great, and everything seemed fine while we were there, except for the busy staff; if you want something, you have to really get their attention or go up to them. Unfortunately, after I got home that night, I became extremely sick. I vomited for hours and had diarrhea that night up until 3AM. The next day the symptoms continued diarrhea, nausea, chills, and body ache. I went to urgent care, where they said it was likely food poisoning. I had to miss school that Monday and spent the rest of the week with no appetite and feeling uneasy about food. What's more concerning is that I wasn't the only one. Another friend who ate from the other platter we ordered also got sick with similar symptoms and had to miss work that Monday. The fact that we ate from separate platters makes this even more troubling. When we called the restaurant to explain what happened and ask about a refund, the response was disappointing. I understand the hesitation, but it felt like our concerns weren't taken seriously; it felt like they thought we were trying to scam their restaurant. The owner we spoke with, Dennis, was defensive and suggested other possible causes of the food poisoning, such as whether we had eaten something else or even the birthday cake my friend had made for us, rather than considering that the food might have been the issue. That conversation made us feel really disrespected and gaslighted. We understand that running a business is hard (he tried to argue that the business was struggling which felt like a guilt-trip but this is what running a business entails) , but he was unwilling to acknowledge that his restaurant had 58 health inspection violations in November of 2025, and it has a poor track record on the NYC Department of Health website. In hindsight, this is something we should have checked, and I hope people don't make the same mistake as we did for any restaurant. He also tried to use his job as a nurse to evade accountability and cast doubt on whether it was their food that got us sick. They eventually comped one of the platters, which we appreciated; still, it felt unfair to pay for food that likely made us sick, since my friend who ate off the other platter was also sick. We spent $550 on two platters and were reimbursed $275 for one, and they made us come pick up a check in person even though we paid through card and surely their system allows for them to refund us electronically. I strongly encourage anyone considering dining here to review their recent health inspection history and make an informed decision. It's a shame because the ambiance is nice, but based on my experience, I can't recommend eating here. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - recent health inspection violations - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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(Ratings based solely on the desserts). I loooove sweets, I loooove dessert, and I LOOOOOVE halo halo. One of the better halo halos I've had because I really liked the proportions as well as the way they assembled everything. The only thing I'd note is that I wish the ice was more finely shaved, but other than that it was perfect. I also got to finally try taho for the first time and it tastes just like the sweet Chinese tofu pudding (douhua). I might actually prefer taho just due to how much more syrup you get, which I find myself never having enough of when eating douhua. So light and refreshing and would've been great on a hot day. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Taho - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Very good Filipino restaurant in Queens! Come here if you are craving authentic Filipino food. Location: It is located along Roosevelt avenue. The interior is typical Filipino restaurant, lot of seating but might get hectic maybe during dinner. Street parking available. Service: the staff and owner were nice, they are very attentive and give us recommendations. Food: The food was good! Very authentic Filipino food, feels like home. CALAMARES GIGANTES: a must! The calamares is big and the presentation was spot on! The outer layer was crispy and the calamares were soft and not rubbery. PORK SISIG: very crispy and cooked well! Wish there was raw egg tho but still good. INIHAW NA LIEMPO: so tender and marinated well. Dip that pork on the sauce and it tastes so good! BEEF BULALO: this is a must! The beef is tender and the soup is soo good!!! Omg huge serving too!! Best soup ever!! UBE SHAKE: get this!! Omg soo good! If you love ube you got to try this! So creamy! Price rating: 7/10. To be honest the price is not bad for the good food. I will definitely come back here and try their other food. Get the beef bulalo and ube shake! read more

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didnt expect to order so many things here but everything was so good we kept getting more. started with the chicken sisig, kare kare oxtail, and tagalog beef steak which paired amazingly with the complimentary rice. first time having kare kare and oxtail that i actually liked. we ended up getting the calamares gigantes after seeing it at other tables and it was fried so well for how big the squid is - not too chewy. the wait staff were super friendly and even turned the karaoke music down without us prompting when we said it was a bit loud. we ended with the halo halo for dessert which wasn't too sweet and my favorite part was the ube halaya. lots of families here and vibes are festive even for a weekday evening. read more

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In general the atmosphere is lively and the food is tasty. However, I'm a bit peeved about the appetizer we received. We ordered lumpia shanghai (the app), fish, and the grilled chicken and garlic rice. The rolls that came looked different from the ones I've seen in pics and compared to the table next to us. The table next to us had whole rolls like the pic I compared it with but we got 6 rolls cut in half. The menu states its 12 spring rolls ($13). Either they were pressed for time and cut corners on our dish or they suddenly changed the presentation after the table next to us got lumpia. I don't know what happened but I don't think this was fair. We did not mind waiting if that is what was needed for us to get FULL ROLLS because we had to wait a bit for our chicken dish to come anyways. The chicken didn't come with garlic rice either. We didn't ask to change that bc we had gotten a large garlic rice to share anyways. I will say however, the white rice was cold and dry. The large rice portion is really for 2-3 ppl not 3-4 as listed. The atmosphere is lovely as they were doing karoke and practically everyone was singing. That was a fun sight. Besides the appetizer thing, meal was good. I don't think I would come again though. I wouldn't frequent a place that serves inconsistent food qualities. read more

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Came here for dinner sunday night. The place was not busy. Service was good. Staff was friendly. Food came out fast. The fried squid was good and the crispy skin was nicely seasoned but it was kind of hard to eat. The skin kept falling off. The oxtail kare kare was okay. Not the best I have ever had. The oxtail was tender but the peanut flavor wasnt as strong. The other dish with coconut milk and veggies was definitely much better. Nice deep coconut flavor. And the squash was really good. The pancit was good. Nice flavoring. Overall we have a great time and enjoyed ourselves. Would visit again if we were in the neighborhood read more

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My friend and I needed a sweet treat after dinner and we were looking for halo-halo places in the area. We stumbled upon Kusina because our original choice was closed for the night. Surprisingly they also had another item, Taho, which my friend had been waiting to try for the longest time! The halo-halo was sweet and creamy, reminding me of how my family would make it back home! Pro-tip: really get in there when you mix up the dessert, because there are extra jellies, red beans, and coconut strands buried at the bottom! Overall we loved it, and the only thing we would change is using finer ice, though we know that's a personal preference! As simple as it is, taho is really dear to my heart and reminds me of childhood summers in the Philippines. There's something about the warm, silken tofu, sago, and caramelized syrup that satisfies your sweet tooth and makes you feel all cozy. My friend really enjoyed trying it for the first time! I definitely want to come back and see how their Filipino food stacks up. I noticed a party next to us had ordered the traditional boodle fight style meal which you don't see much back in Texas! You need to reserve those in advance but the food looked amazing! read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Taho - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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The service was great--very attentive and kind. The food was delicious--we ordered sinigang, sisig, pancit, bbq pork and chicken on a stick. Everything was fresh and well-made. Wish i took photos of the great food! There were six of us and we had a great time. read more

A family favorite joint in Queens. Every time we go, it doesn't disappoint. From the last time we went, they added more decor so the restaurant feels like a party! Liza was our server on the day we went and she was very helpful in helping my mother choose a meal for the table. We knew before coming in that we didn't want to order separate entrees and was looking for more of a kamayan style feast. Luckily, Kusina has those kinds of options. We ended up choosing the meat & seafood platter. Because we don't eat pork (but my parents do), Liza made sure that the pork was separated from the platter and served on another plate. I appreciated that! The meat & seafood platter went above our expectations. The garlic fried rice was perfectly seasoned! The lechon manok had crispy skin and it was juicy inside. The sauce that they provided tasted really nice with it. The lechon kawali that my parents had was very good - my parents enjoyed it as well. It satisfied my mother's craving! The BBQ chicken skewers were a little over cooked but seasoning was spot on. The pancit has a lemony flavor and our daughter loved that! It paired really well with the garlic shrimp. Speaking of the garlic shrimp, it could have been cooked a little more but I still loved the flavors it had. I wish I could have that shrimp every day. Lol. Halo-halo is classically made! Just the way my family is used to. :) I'm definitely returning with my parents again because this has officially become our go-to spot whenever they visit NY. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Halo-Halo - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Was not very impressionable. We came here because the two spots nearby were completely crowded with no exact wait time and this one was completely empty. The server was nice but the when we asked for a recommendation on a dish, she pointed us to a $150 platter for the 4 of us to share. So I saw from there, they want us to spend lots of money. The food was pretty good but I've had better garlic fried rice. It was way too mushy and soft for my liking and that's really the Main reason I love Filipino food so this was a big let down. Made us feel like we should've just waited the long wait for one of the other places because the fact that this one was completely empty should've been a sign. read more

Food is really good. Hubby and I would come back again. We came on a rainy Saturday afternoon, so the place was empty. The food came out very quickly. Looks like they do karaoke here, but while we were here they were playing Spanish music. They gave us space and did not hover, so that was very nice. They try to make the place nice and hip. But you can tell the building itself is worn. Not their doing. But overall a good vibe. Overall, we highly recommend. And we'll be back. read more

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Did you know that there's a little slice of the Philippines in New York? The neighborhood is called Little Manila, We went to this restaurant called Kusina in the woodside of Queens with my British friend, Adam. Adam is a foodie, so when he said this place looks good, I instantly knew, it must be! With an extensive menu and a great vibe, we were ready for the feast of a lifetime. Our server Liza was kind enough to let us stay even though they were about to close. I guess she couldn't resist our charm! I ordered sizzling tofu sisig, and Adam went for the spicy chicken Laing. We also split a large pancit with veggies. The food tasted like real authentic Filipino cuisine. We could feel the flavors burst in our mouth. I think we might have heard some fireworks while eating. Haha.. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone who's looking for authentic Filipino food. Thank you, Adam, for picking the perfect spot yet again for our food! read more

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One of my favorite Filipino food in the area, I always come here for the Sisigs and lumpia. Atmosphere is great and staff are super friendly read more

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Food was good and staff were so friendly! I love their Oxtail Kare Kare and chicharon bulaklak. Tap with SanMiguel beer while the band was rocking the place. read more

I had such a wonderful time here at Kusina Pinoy Bistro. The service is super diligent, hard-working, respectful and efficient. The food is super authentic and just very very fresh and affordable. The ambiance is also super cool, chic and modern. 5 stars. read more

Went there on a weekday for lunch and it wasn't packed at all maybe because people are working and it was cold outside. We had -lechon kawali -lumpia Shanghai -palabok All was flavorful and the portions are a good size! read more

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Celebrated my best friend's birthday at Kusina and we had such a good time! Karaoke was a blast and they sang happy birthday to my friend 3x lol the cover fee was $10, but well worth it! the food was delicious! I got the sisig and it was super tasty. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

Located amongst a slew of other Filipino restaurants on the block, kusina pinoy has a more modern atmosphere. Their family platter is huge and easily serves 5ppl. A good option almost a row of all standout Filipino restaurants. Just beware that on certain evenings there is a surcharge due to live musical performances. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Family platter - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

First time here. Mixed reviews on the food. Giant calamari was a wow coming out. Fried with light breading, not chewy. Need scissors and tongs to take pieces and the coating kept falling off. Chicharon bulaklak was a small serving, very crispy and not too oily. Pork bbq and shanghai were good. Chicken inasal had a mixed sweet and sour taste from the marinade but was dry. Fresh lumpia had good wrapper and sauce but mostly bamboo shoot filling, so was missing the usual mix of veggies I am used to. Desserts were presented nicely. Would have liked mangos in the mango turon, which came with mango sauce and a scoop of ice cream. Halo-halo had a good amount of toppings, ube halaya and flan but with vanilla ice cream only. I liked light gelatin (coconut?) topped with ube halaya. One dessert was not brought to us. The place is loungey, with a space for a performer (we noted the microphone and tv/karaoke). Prices are a bit more than some of their neighboring filipino restaurants. Service was good. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Mango Turon Halo-Halo Fresh Lumpiang Labong Ube with gelatin - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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Came for lunch on a Saturday and there was no wait. My boyfriend and I shared: + Pork sisig + Fried whole tilapia + Garlic fried rice + Ube turon The highlights were the sisig and the turon. I need to come back with more people so we can all share the giant fried squid tower! read more

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We were here a few years ago and remembered that the food was pretty good. It's over an hour away so stopped here again while we were in Queens. Busy Saturday night, lively ambiance and there was a band starting at 9. We didn't have to pay for the cover charge since we were only there for 6pm dinner. Everything we ordered came out altogether and piping hot. The smell and aroma of the sizzling sisig amazing. So, for the food. Bulalo was good, not really your typical home made broth simmering for hours but it satisfied our cravings. Chicken bbq was sweet and tasty. And the pork sisig - although it didn't have the crunchy pigs ears, it was just your regular pork meat.. it had a really nice kick to it which made it enjoyable. Was not a fan of the inihaw na liempo, the pork belly didn't taste fresh and not a lot of flavor. I also ordered a few to-go food. Chicharon bulaklak was the best and so is the fresh lumpia. I enjoyed the food the next day and realized they forgot to give me my pinakbet that I also ordered for take out. Oh well. $12.95 - consider it as a Christmas present to the restaurant. Service attentive and friendly. read more

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Authentic Filipino restaurant in little Manila Queens. They didn't have lumpia chicken anymore which is disappointing because my friend is Muslim and wanted to try lumpia without pork. I ordered the peanut curry with crispy pork belly and was shocked that I couldn't upgrade my rice to garlic rice for an extra charge...even though they have garlic rice. Lychee drink was too sweet for my taste. They had a live band going. $10 extra is you stay to watch in the middle of dinner. They also defaulted to 20% tips even though it was only 2 people and they calculated tips on after tip instead of before taxes. A bit of a scam. read more

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It was my second time visiting. There is usually a lot of seating in the evening. We had the chicken adobo, pork sisig, and the lumpia. The lumpias were good. The pork sisig was not bad either but not that flavourful. The chicken adobo was disappointing bc there weren't that much chicken and the taste was extremely bland. The employees are nice, but they eventually kicked us out bc they were doing a live show. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - lumpia, adobo, pork sisig - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

Food was really good as well as the service. A bit loud but vibrant. I really liked all the food I had which we ordered. And the bathroom was clean! (One of my pet peeves.) We ordered their signature standing squid served with scissors to cut with sauces to dip in. Although I stay away from too much fried foods - this was an exception. The batter falls off anyway and leaves you a succulent juicy squid. Fridays are special if you can get their belly lechon. They make it themselves and the skin is crisp no matter. And the pork meat very juicy and moist. Another surprise for me. The Asian spinach called kangkong reminds me of what I had liked as a child which was rare then for me then to love veggies and this was definitely how I remember it was prepared unlike others when the soy sauce would overwhelm. The bbq in a stick was also tender and properly seasoned. Squid sisig is another new experience for me. Delicious and certainly healthier than meat. Standout dessert for me was the sizzling black rice biko with a little scoop of ice cream on top. Not so sweet and sizzling hot made it taste freshly made than a cold version. And never have I had it made with black rice! I certainly would love to try more of their dishes. So far I was happy with what I had. Nothing boring. read more

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The staff, giant squid and grilled pig intestine were the highlights of our meal here. Grilled pig intestine was super light; crispy on the outside with the right amount of chew to the inside The giant squid was also a great balance of crispy/chewy The items that weren't so great. The kare kare was bland (not enough peanut flavor and it was a bit watery) and the meat was overcooked The braised beef shoulder meat was overcooked and dry, the sauce was more sour with not much of any other flavor The bangus was dry and the scales were still on (the belly wasn't fried enough so the scales weren't edible) Our server was great the staff were welcoming, but the food was sadly lackluster. read more

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Food is okay. The squid could have been a lot better had they drain the oil after deep frying it. The pork adobo is a little different from what I expected. I have never seen it serves on a sizzling hot plate like this since it's more of a braised dish; it's okay, I don't like the burnt bottom too much. My favorite is the vegetable dish. They had live music while we were there, but we had to pay a fee ($10pp). Might be a little too loud for some people. read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - Calamares gigantes - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

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This restaurant is a total scam! It sucks that I have to write a negative review for this restaurant. I've attended this restaurant before with no issues and came again for the second time. While the Filipino food is decent, reviewing the food isn't where I want to spend my energy on. THEY CHARGE AN EXTRA $10 per person for a random live band playing in the evening. They never told us when we came in and we only saw this extra charge AFTER we received the bill. My friends were in no mood for the loud music as we wanted to chat while eating so being forced to pay for this live music left a bad taste in our mouth. For example, Himalayan Yak has live music in their restaurant during the weekend evenings and doesn't charge their customers for it. If a restaurant wants to charge their customers live music, the cover charge is paid at the door first before entering. What's worst was that on the bill they included a credit card fee of $3.97. We wanted to avoid paying the credit card fee so we paid in cash. After we left, I realize they didn't even give us the change for the $3.97. What's the point of paying in cash and still getting charged an extra $3.97??? They also include a mandatory tip of 20% in the bill. If I didn't read the bill carefully I would've accidentally tipped AGAIN. And we were only 3 people eating. A mandatory gratuity is usually applied to a party of more than 8 people. And they have the audacity to include the suggested gratuity on the bill as if they hadn't included enough hidden charges. These are all red flags and it's horrible they go out of their way to being unethical. I've never experienced this out of my entire life of eating in NYC. Please avoid this restaurant as there are many other Filipino restaurants better in taste and cost nearby in Woodside. If you read the negative reviews, many other customers have expressed the same sentiments since 2021. You think with so many previous customers complaining on Google and Yelp about the hidden charges that the restaurant would have addressed it by now before going downhill!!! read more

Kusina Pinoy Bistro - A $70 meal became $130.... - Filipino Near Me - Woodside, New York

I was in NY for the weekend and didn't know that there is now a Little Manila. I had to visit this quaint neighborhood to get my Filipino food fix. There's a reason why Kusina is number one on Yelp when you search for Filipino restaurants in the area. Their service and food are outstanding. The experience will really take you back home. We ordered the tapsilog (marinated beef, garlic fried rice and egg), sisilog (sisig, garlic fried rice and egg served on a sizzling platter) and taho (silkened tofu, brown sugar syrup with boba). I ordered the tapsilog and the meat was tender and slightly sweet, but served with vinegar so it balanced out the flavor. I've missed taho so much and had to order one. It was exactly how I remember it too! I highly recommend this place to get your Filipino food nomz on! read more

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Superrrr delicious Filipino food here! The wait staff are a little pushy for you to order a lot but honestly all the dishes I've tried here taste really good. THE ONLY WARNING I have is that if you decide to go a little late and stay past 8:30ish there will be a live band playing but they probably will not inform you that you have to pay an extra fee to stay and watch. Or even if you're just there still eating and not watching you'll be charged! This did not happen to me but my friends have told us about this so just be wary. read more