Kusina Juan Republika

One of the cheapest but sulit restaurants that serve Filipino food. They were located to the ground floor. The food here is really good. We always have their kare kare gulay. We also ordered their sisig ala pampanga (not in photos) and its quite good for me. I would still go for their manila version.

Our meal started out with a serious helping of Sizzling Balut (PhP 190) preserved duck eggs cooked in an appetizing sauce. Try this Filipino delicacy if you’re into exotic food. Built a bit like a parfait, you have the egg white at the bottom, the duck in the middle and then the yolk in layers. Do not miss the Krispy Pata (PhP 495). A porcine obsession of many Filipinos, the deep fried pork knuckles had a great separation of fat and lean, with a pleasant, firm texture. The pork struck a balance between tenderness and chew and showed off a wonderfully crisp exterior to boot. It’s quite good when eaten alone but better with vinegar and chili sauce for a touch of tartness and a more balanced taste. My mom dearly loves grilled catfish or “Inihaw na Hito” (PhP 220), and we’re glad it didn’t have a muddy taste. It was our first time to try it with Buro’t Mustasa. Buro is a local delicacy of Pampanga which is made of fermented rice. It has a pungent smell and is usually paired with fried food like pork, chicken, and fish. Mustasa refers to preserved or pickled mustard greens. It’s definition a good option to eat catfish with this condiment, but I still think that the classic combination of vinegar and soy sauce would work well with the catfish. I’m usually not a fan of sisig, but even I must admit that Kusina Juan Republika’s sisig isn’t bad. They actually offer two versions: one is Sisig ala Manila (PhP 195) which came out crunchier and the other is Sisig ala Pampanga (PhP 195) made with grilled pork with fresh onions, chicken liver, and fresh chili pepper. A Filipino meal just wouldn’t seem complete without some sort of rice. In this case, ordering Pinakbet Rice with Seafoods (PhP 180) would be for your maximum pleasure. It had an abundance of varying flavors at play. The cast iron pan was loaded with a vibrant mix of seafoods, vegetables, and fluffy grains of rice that were powerfully flavored. The sweet, briny flavor of the mussels and the delicate flavor of the squid shone throughout the dish and was enjoyed by all. Kusina Juan Republika is located at the same compound (or “food park,” if you will) as Bento Co, Urbanidad Cafe, Little Winehaus, Open Table, Adelaida’s Delicacies, 5YNCO Bar, and Brewology Cafe. They offer “menu sharing.” This means that you can get food from other establishments within these restaurants whenever you’re seated. Ask one of the staff for the menu and request to have desserts or drinks served at your location, at no additional service fee.

We love the food here at Kusina Juan. Everything we’ve ordered thus far have been delicious and well-executed. Prices are reasonable too; definitely good value for your money! Do order: Crispy Tenga, Tokwa’t Baboy, Crispy Garlic Hito, Adobo Flakes Rice and Bagoong Rice

I don 't like eating at Filipino restaurants that have TWEAKED classic reciipes until they become unrecognizable. Luckily, the guys at Kusina Juan Republika have decided to stick to tried and tested formulas. When it comes to Filipino food, there is no need to get too cocky. The traditional recipes are popular for a reason. I tried the amazing crispy pata here and I must say that I am still dreaming about it. My friends and I also had a bandehado platter that featured the classic pork barbecue and some fried chicken and fish. a great trio that went perfectly well with atchara and rice. Of course, we could not skip the pork sisig. No one should have a Filipino feast without it. For the veggies, we had some creamy Gising-Gising. The sigarilyas cooked in coconut milk provided a great accompaniment to all out fried and grilled dishes. This is a good place to go to if you are missing some familiar flavors from home. It 's also a nice place to bring foreign friends for a taste of authentic local cuisine.

Kusina Juan Republika is a restaurant offering Filipino favorites which is situated in the 2nd level of 2 Lozcano Place. The restaurant is very casual that can accommodate at least 40 customers inside and outside. We have the following Filipino favorites during our lunch: Sisig Ala Pampanga for Php195.00 5/5 Crispy Garlic Pata for Php515.00 5/5 Bandejado Set (varieties of 3 different dishes) for Php495.00 4/5 Gising Gising for Php170.00 4/5 Their version of Sisig and Crispy Pata were so good, pairing with steamed rice will enhance the flavor. Ang sarap! Actually lahat masarap, including the Gising Gising and Bandejado Set (pork barbecue, chicken and fish). This restaurant is worth coming back. They also have reasonable or I may say affordable prices for their dishes. #ilovetoeatph