Kubo - Portland, Oregon

Shayla O.

I recently returned from a visit to the Philippines and wanted to introduce my family to some of my favorite foods. Despite being a very small location, Kubo has a great selection of dishes and everything was delicious!! The owner was also friendly and helpful and walked us through the menu.
The dishes we ordered were the inasal, pancit bihon, tofu sisig, adobo, and kare-kare. Even my family members who dislike tofu thought the tofu sisig was amazing! We also took home some flan and ube jam.
We look forward to visiting again! Thank you!

Andrea D.

The owner suggested the we try Kare Kare which was absolutely delicious! We also had the lumpia, lechon, and cassava cake. The food was all super flavorful! The lechon was cooked perfectly, crispy outside and tender inside. The owner was really friendly. Overall we had a great experience and will definitely be back to try some more!

B. B.

I haven't tried Filipino food until this trip. The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because it was a little on the expensive side. I ordered the Pork Sisig, which is roasted pork belly and chicken liver. Let me say, it was a treat my taste buds will never forget. Another downside is you have to pay 3 dollars extra for your dish to be placed on a bed of rice. With the total coming in at 21$ just for a 1 person meal, that is a little expensive I think. Had i not got the rice and paid 18 for just the meat I definitely would have gone off my lunch break still hungry. That being said, if you want to treat the taste buds, and don't mind spending the extra few bucks then give this place a shot!

J L.

Kubo is a warm and welcoming Filipino spot in Bethany with delicious comfort food and amazing hospitality. The Pancit Palabok is a standout—savory and rich, with a flavor profile that reminds me of Pad Thai, and as a rice noodle fan, I loved it. The Beef Sinigang is perfect for a cozy meal, with its tangy broth and tender beef served with rice. The owner is incredibly attentive and makes you feel like family. There’s so much more on the menu I can’t wait to try next time!

Geraldine M.

The food was great and satisfying. We did not expect that they only have a very small space inside to eat. I liked the interior of the place. The pork sisig was kinda different from what I expected especially the egg on top of it and it was a little oily for me. But I liked how crunchy it was. I also enjoyed their sweet and spicy vinegar. Overall, it definitely had the taste of home. You have to check them out! 👌

Mary R. C.

I have been to this restaurant several times hoping to find a good dish that I would like when I crave Filipino food. But every single time, I am always disappointed with the food. The dinuguan was salty. The pork inihaw flavor was overpowering. The kare-kare was not good or tastes old. I was hoping that there was something I would like but it has been always a fail. Also, I have been noticing that every time, the guy who I think is the owner, seems to be annoyed, unhappy or moody every time we are there. Whatever it was, he made the dining experience very unpleasant.

Avid R.

The food is phenomenal and service is consistently amazing!!!

The dishes are very authentic and the closest to the food I ate when I was growing up. My friends always ask me about Filipino restaurants in the area and I always tell them about Kubo!

This is now our go to restaurant!

Neon G.

We decided to drive 4 hours to try this place out. As a Filipino myself, I enjoyed the Pork Sisig and the Chicken Inasal. The owner was very helpful and easy to talk to throughout our experience. He did an amazing job making sure we had a good experience, and even gave us restaurant branded bags to put our leftovers in. The place wasn’t as busy and we only waited around 10 minutes to get everyone’s orders. We will definitely be back the next time we visit Portland.