A new look, new dishes, comforting favorites, and sweet value-added deals, Ombu Kusina celebrates its fourth anniversary with exciting new offerings...
Ombu Kusina turns four, marking the milestone with new dishes, Chef's Picks, paired with sweet treats for another comforting dining experience this side of the metro. Simply choose one of six new dishes and get your dessert for only four bucks. Now that's a cool fourth anniversary treat from Ombu Kusina...
Located at the Ground Floor of Sequoia Hotel along Mother Ignacia Street in Quezon City, Ombu Kusina marks another milestone in a culinary journey that began four years ago as a small cafeteria serving comforting homestyle Filipino cuisine. Now, Ombu Kusina kicks it up a notch with new dishes and sweet treats... 
Once known simply as Ombu, named after a South American herbaceous evergreen, Ombu Kusina goes back to its roots rebranded with a new logo reflecting its modern approach to Filipino cuisine. The management team, led by owner Edison Lo (R) briefly described what diners can expect from Ombu Kusina... 
...and there's definitely a lot happening here at Ombu Kusina, and soon, maybe even more branches. The addition of the word "kusina" to the restaurant's name says it all, bringing familiar favorites updated with a modern spin. Fresh, playfully inventive, and contemporary, Ombu Kusina takes Filipino cuisine to flavorful heights while retaining its familiar home-style vibe. The menu features a mix of traditional favorites along with inventive dishes with a unique Filipino spin reflecting that distinct local feel that made it popular among diners these past four years. And with their special anniversary offerings, stopping by Ombu Kusina for a hearty meal is an even better deal.
During the formal relaunch of Ombu Kusina, guests were served their signature Tamarind Iced Tea (L), a refreshing beverage that pairs well with their wide repertoire of dishes. A plate of crunchy Pork Chicharon (R) served with a vinegar dip with red onions is the perfect starter before the mains...
Four seafood mains and two savory beef dishes complete Ombu Kusina's new Chef's Picks, offering diners even more comforting options. Plus, you can cap your meal with any of the new Chef's Picks with selected desserts for only four bucks. Now that's a sweet deal...
The new Chef's Picks at Ombu Kusina include the light yet flavorful Gambas in Garlic and Olive Oil (P 370), plump shrimps sauteed in rich olive oil with loads of garlic and just a whisper of heat from the fresh chili. A popular and local favorite, the briny sweetness of the fresh shrimps weaves its distinct notes with the nutty garlic and the richness of the olive oil for traditional flavors. A light meal that's great with an ice-cold beer, it's just one of six new dishes for Ombu Kusina's fourth anniversary celebration.
The Pan-Fried Sea Bass with Mango Salsa (P 790), a premium fillet of lightly seasoned sea bass with its delicate notes complemented by a refreshingly tart mango salsa offers fresh and clean flavors. The subtle yet rich notes of the sea bass are perfectly complemented by the tart mango salsa for contrasting flavors, a personal favorite. Simple, uncluttered, and uncomplicated, you don't need much when you're having sea bass.
The Baked Prawns (P 420), Ombu Kusina's classic Hinurnong Sugpo, with fresh prawns baked with cheese and garlic, is the third dish featured in the Chef's Picks. The perfectly grilled prawns get a burst of rich flavors from the cheese and garlic without overpowering its delicate notes. It's a dish best enjoyed fresh from the grill, when the flavors are at its peak.
Capping the medley of fresh seafood dishes from Ombu Kusina's Chef's Picks is the Fried Tuna Belly (P 430), tender tuna deep-fried to crispy perfection served with soy-vinegar dip and green mango relish salsa. The belly, that prime fatty cut of tuna, delivers so much flavors on its own, and deep-frying it gives it a delectable textural finish. The side of green mango relish with its tart and refreshing notes complete the dish.
And here's the beef. A pair of savory beef dishes complete Ombu Kusina's new Chef's Picks starting with the Angus Beef Salpicao (P 690), tender Angus beef cubes with mushrooms sauteed in olive oil and garlic sprinkled with crunchy garlic bits...
...and the Angus Beef Steak (P 680), the traditional Bistek Tagalog using Angus beef cooked with calamansi, black pepper and soy sauce. The use of premium beef really levels up the pair of beef dishes, and you'll probably go for extra rice with this savory beef duo. And for dessert, cap your meal with Ombu Kusina's special fourth anniversary P 4 Sweet Treats. Start with one of the six Chef's Picks and end with a sweet deal. For Ombu Kusina's special fourth anniversary, Ombu Kusina offers diners even more value with its P 4 Sweet Treats from March 15 to April 16, 2017, including Buko Pandan (P 80 Regular Price), Leche Flan (P 80 Regular Price), Strawberry Panna Cotta (P 90 Regular Price), Mango Panna Cotta (P 90 Regular Price), and a scoop of Ice Cream (P 60 Regular Price), all for only four bucks when paired with any of the new Chef's Picks. Or you can also select from their extensive range of signature desserts for a special anniversary price of only P 99, like their Frozen Brazo de Mercedes (P 180 Regular Price), Halo-Halo (P 150 Regular Price), Sans Rival (P 160 Regular Price), Mais con Hielo (P 130 regular Price) and many more.
Ombu Kusina's menu includes innovative dishes infused with Filipino flavors. You can also try some of Ombu Kusina's other signature dishes, including two playfully creative dishes with a uniquely local spin, like the Sisig Pizza (P 490), a rustic crust topped with the familiar pork sisig with onions, green chili, and mozzarella topped with a fried egg drizzled with yogurt sauce...
...or the Salted Egg Spaghettini (P 240), a rich and hearty pasta dish draped with a creamy sauce made from salted egg yolks topped with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, and salted egg whites. The tasty pair adds a flavorful and fun vibe to your feast at Ombu Kusina.
And if you're still up for it, there's always the all-time bestsellers at Ombu Kusina guaranteed to satisfy any appetite...
...like the Thrice-Cooked Crispy Pork Leg (P 690), Ombu Kusina's take on the iconic Crispy Pata served with a soy-vinegar dip for pure pork bliss...
...and the Crispy Glazed Chicken (P 280), tender and juicy chicken capped by a crisp outer layer coated with sweet garlic sauce. And there's more...
Not to be missed are the popular seafood dishes of Ombu Kusina, including the Herb-Crusted Mahi-Mahi (P 470), pan-fried mahi-mahi fillet coated with an herb-flavored crust with cream sauce...
...and the Seafood Mix Laing (P 270), taro leaves stuffed with fresh and succulent shrimps, crab meat, onions, and lemongrass and delicately cooked in coconut milk. A gathering with family or friends, make it a real celebration with Ombu Kusina's new Chef's Picks and all-time bestsellers.
End your feast with Ombu Kusina's Frozen Brazo de Mercedes (P 99 when paired with a Chef's Pick or P 180 Regular Price), an indulgent layered dessert with frozen meringue, custard filling, and ice cream on a Graham cracker crust, perfect with a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
Enjoy a sumptuous meal with Ombu Kusina's Chef's Picks and get your dessert for only P 4 or P 99 from March 15 to April 16, 2017 for a special fourth anniversary treat. And here's even more fun news. Join Ombu Kusina's anniversary promotion on Facebook and get a chance to win a Breakfast Buffet for Four or a Modern Filipino Dinner for Four, and here's how: simply like the Ombu Kusina Official Facebook Page (see link below), share the official poster of Ombu Kusina's P 4 Sweet Treats with the caption "Let's go to Ombu Kusina and when you order a Chef's Pick, you can buy one of the featured desserts for P 4.00" with the hashtags #OmbuKusina and #OmbuTurns4 and upload on your personal Facebook timelines. Easy, right? But better hurry, announcement of winners will be on April 16, 2017, the official date of the fourth anniversary of Ombu Kusina. A big four-week blow-out for Ombu Kusina's fourth anniversary with the new Chef's Picks, P 4 Sweet Treats, and all-time bestsellers, see you at Ombu Kusina...
Ombu Kusina is located at the Ground Floor of the Sequoia Hotel, Mother Ignacia Street, Quezon City. You can call (02) 441-1789 or "Like" their FB Page at https://www.facebook.com/ombufilipinorestaurant/ for more information and updates.
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