On Tomkins Avenue in Rosebank, Staten Island gets it’s first Authentic Philippine (Filipino) Cuisine.  We love new things on Staten Island as it creates diversity and gives us options.  The management of Kusina states they are very authentic with everything from traditional brunch to main entree’s dishes and even plans to add a “Kamayan Night” (Food to eat with hands) at some point in the future.

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The restaurant is Dine In and Take Out currently with plans to add delivery at some point after settling in.  Appetizers such as Lumpia Eggrolls, Squid Rings, Sisig Tacos all go for around $8.  Crispy Pata (Crispy Pork Knuckle) stated to be a very traditional dish can be had for $14.  All Day Brunch includes, Tapsilog which is a Marinated Sliced Beef served with Fluffy and Delicious Garlic Rice along with two perfectly cooked sunny side eggs.  We had this dish and it was excellent, portion was just right for lunch.

Main Dishes such as Crispy Bicol Express comes in Coconut Milk with shrimp paste and pepper.  Phil Am Kusina also serves Sizzling Hot Plates, Sisig Bangus chopped mlikfish with onions, Sisig Baboy chopped fried pork with liver and onions and the Pusit sauteed squid with onions and bell peppers.   The rest of the menu includes Vegetables such as Chopsuey made with Quail eggs, chicken, shrimp and squid ball, Sides such as Pickled Green Papaya and Desserts such as Sapin Sapin, which is a three layer purple yam rice cake.