——-22/11/2012——-
I know some people aren’t going to be happy that I went to Kusina without them (sorry Dan!), but just think of it as a test run. I’ve seen the menu and there are a lot of things I want to try.
Kusina is a newly opened Filipino restaurant offering unique beverages, mains and sides.
I’m ready to eat! I love the double walled glasses.
Entree~
Lumpiang Sariwa (2pcs) – fresh spring roll, crepe wrapper with stir fried vegetables ($7.00). This is a fresh take on a spring roll! The vegetable stir fry was served nice and hot and although I didn’t eat this with any finesse, it was very delicious.
Pritong Manok (5pcs) – crispy chicken wings, banana ketchup mayonnaise ($7.00). I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again- I’ve got a soft spot for chicken wings so as non adventurous as this entree is, I still chose it. Who knew I’d enjoy the vegetarian entree more, these were like crispy wicked wings from KFC without the heat.
Mains~
Chicken Inasal – grilled spring chicken, lemon grass, garlic, ginger and soy sauce ($18.50). I had trouble deciding on a main so when I asked the waitress, she said this dish was the most popular dish and she wasn’t lying because I saw everyone around me order it as well. This had a nice charcoal taste and the meat was nice and moist.
Lechon Kawaii – crispy pork belly ($18.50). As short as this description was, we were sold! Somewhat fatty but they weren’t lying, it was VERY crispy. It isn’t really a special dish nor did it have unique flavours but if you love pork with crispy skin, you will think it’s awesome.
Dessert~
Even though we were really really full and the dessert menu looked tempting, I convinced my friend to go to ‘that gelato place‘ with me which just opened up next door, but Kusina also had a great selection of cakes including a crazily tall purple yam cake, mini cupcakes and cupcakes.
Being the only restaurant in the area serving breakfast, Kusina can get very busy, so definitely book to avoid disappointment.
Venue: Kusina
Address: Whitney Place, Cooleman Court, Weston Creek, ACT (next to ‘that gelato place’)
Phone: (02) 6288 8461
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