From a small cafeteria to one of Quezon City's most beloved dining destinations — since 2013.
Ombu Kusina was born in 2013 out of Edison Lo's lifelong love of Filipino food and a decade of experience in the industry. What began as a small cafeteria grew, plate by plate, into a full-service restaurant at the Sequoia Hotel on Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City — a corner of the city that would become synonymous with comfort, creativity, and culture.
Lo's vision was simple and clear: take the food every Filipino grew up with and make it extraordinary. "Pag sinabing Modern Filipino," he explained, "it's actually what you see in your house but meron siyang twists." That philosophy — familiar flavors, refined and elevated — became the soul of every dish served at Ombu Kusina.
With Head Chef Wilson Nardo leading the kitchen and Jean Lo spearheading research and development, the restaurant has spent over a decade refining a menu that is genuinely, proudly Filipino — and genuinely surprising.
Edison Lo's belief that "the Filipino's palate was getting more and more adventurous" was not just an observation — it was a challenge. He answered it by assembling a kitchen team willing to push every tradition just far enough to delight, never so far as to lose what made it Filipino in the first place.
From the now-legendary Thrice-Cooked Crispy Pata — a feat of patience and technique — to the Sisig Pizza that bridges street food and pizzeria in one inspired bite, Ombu Kusina's menu is the product of years of testing, tasting, and honest Filipino cooking. Operations Manager Marge Octeza ensures every guest is welcomed and served with the same warmth that defines the brand.
The result is a restaurant that has earned over 1,900 Google reviews, a 4.7-star rating, and a loyal community of diners who come from across Quezon City and beyond for what they call "unique and delicious" food that is, as one reviewer put it, "worth the long wait."
Every dish starts with a beloved Filipino foundation and is elevated with a creative, thoughtful twist. Nothing foreign, nothing alienating — just the food you know, made remarkable.
Cooking pork three times for crispy pata is not excess — it is commitment. We believe great Filipino food deserves great craft, and every signature dish reflects hours of careful development.
Filipino food is meant to be shared. From the Special Bilao for eight to the intimate dinner for two, Ombu Kusina serves every size of celebration with equal care and generosity.
Adobo, sinigang, kare-kare — these classics contain multitudes. We believe Filipino cuisine is a living tradition that grows richer when it is challenged by creativity.
Serving sizes at Ombu Kusina are deliberately large — because Filipino hospitality is measured in how well you feed your guests, and we take that seriously.
Certified Angus beef for our salpicao. Fresh gambas in real olive oil. We source well and cook well — because shortcuts in either direction show on the plate.
Families celebrate milestones here. Business partners close deals here. Couples have their first dates here. We carry that responsibility in every reservation we accept.
From breakfast buffet at 6:30AM to late dinner at 10PM, Ombu Kusina is consistently available — because hunger doesn't keep business hours, and neither do we.
Edison Lo opens Ombu Kusina on the ground floor of Sequoia Hotel, Mother Ignacia Avenue, Quezon City — his vision of a Modern Filipino restaurant finds its home.
The 4th anniversary is celebrated with the launch of a special "Chef's Pick" menu featuring premium seafood and elevated beef dishes. Spot.ph and multiple food blogs cover the event.
The dining room is refreshed with white subway tiles, rattan hat-inspired light fixtures, and a warm beige-and-gold palette evoking traditional nipa hut aesthetics in a contemporary setting.
The iconic Tres Leches Halo-Halo is introduced alongside Mango Crème and Milk Tea variants — instantly becoming the restaurant's most-promoted dessert and a social media favorite.
The signature dish is relaunched in four flavors: Classic, Spicy, Crunchy Garlic, and Sweet Hamonado — cementing its status as the most celebrated dish on the Ombu Kusina menu.
With over a decade of service, 4,000+ Instagram followers, and a consistently excellent Google rating, Ombu Kusina remains one of Quezon City's most respected Modern Filipino restaurants.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone, hosting a business lunch, or simply craving the best Crispy Pata in Quezon City, Ombu Kusina is open every day from 6:30AM to 10PM.
Breakfast buffet in the morning, Filipino classics all day, and a full kitchen until closing — because there is never a wrong time for Modern Filipino food.