Kusina Ni Tess

Restaurant · FilipinoUnion Square

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60 dishesmenu read 11 Novkusinanitess.co

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Menu

Pancit available @ 10:30 am

Noodles

  • Pancit Guisado$14

    Rice noodle, few shredded chicken, garlic, onion, carrot, cabbage, celery, pork rind, soy sauce, black pepper and lemon.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Pancit Palabok$14

    Rice noodle with egg, tofu, cream of mushroom, garlic, lemon and fried pork rinds cooked to order.

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely soy

A La Carte

  • Chicken Adobo$8

    A classic Filipino dish made of savory chicken drumettes with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, black pepper, seasoning and a bit of sugar.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Beef Tapa$10

    Tender slices of beef in a savory sauce made of sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, water and some seasoning, perfect for a…

    Likely glutenLikely soyLikely fish

  • Beef Pares$10

    Beef stew with beef tendon. Cooked with five spices, garlic, onion, ginger and brown sugar. (Beef tendons contain less cholesterol than…

  • Corned Beef Hash$10

    Corned beef hash is one of the Filipino favorite breakfast dishes. Made of shredded chunks of beef, potato, garlic, onion, sugar and black…

  • Pinakbet$8

    Pinakbet is a savory vegetarian dish. It has kabocha, bittermelon, eggplant, green beans, tomato, garlic and onion with a bit of seasoning.…

    Likely shellfish

  • Mung Bean with Pork Rind$8

    Ginisang mongo soup cooked with spinach, bittermelon, pork rind, garlic, onion and tomato. Usually partnered with fried fish or pork chop.

    Likely fish

  • Chayote with Pork$8
  • Pork Adobo$8

    A classic Filipino dish made of savory tender pork with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, black pepper, seasoning and a bit of sugar.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Bicol Express$8

    Tender pork cubes simmered in creamy coconut milk with chili flakes, garlic, onion, ginger, sliced jalapeño peppers, spices and seasoning.

    Likely dairy

  • Pork Picadillo$8

    Filipino traditional dish made of ground pork cooked with onions, garlic, tomato, pepper, carrot, green peas, spices and seasoning.

  • Pork Dinuguan$8

    Rich, savory Filipino stew made with diced pork shoulder simmered in a dark, tangy gravy of pig's blood, vinegar, garlic, onion, tomato…

    Likely gluten

  • Pork Sinigang$8

    Sour soup made with pork, vegetables, and tamarind-flavored broth. Hearty and perfect for cold weather.

Order menu

Breakfast

  • Bangsilog$15

    Fried deboned milkfish, fried garlic rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Talongsilog$16

    Eggplant omelette, garlic fried rice and sweet pork sausages.

    Likely egg

  • Hotsilog$13.50

    Fried tasty Filipino (chicken & pork) hotdog, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Tuyosilog$13.50

    Dried salted herring (5 pcs), garlic fried rice and fried egg. Spiced vinegar is perfect condiment for this breakfast.

    Likely egg

  • Spamsilog$14

    Fried Spam, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Combisilog$14

    Combination plate with sausage, hotdog, Spam, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Longsilog$15

    Sweet pork sausage, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Lumpiasilog$14.50

    Tasty pork lumpia (6 pcs), garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Manoksilog$14.50

    Fried marinated leg quarter, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Pork Barbecuesilog$15.50

    Chicken barbecue skewers, fried garlic rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Tosilog$18.50

    Fried savory sliced pork, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Cornsilog$18.50

    Corned beef hash fortified in flavor with garlic, onion, tomatoes, potatoes and some seasoning, partnered with garlic fried rice and fried…

    Likely egg

  • Tapsilog$18.50

    Saucy beef tapa, garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Lechonsilog$21

    Crispy fried pork belly served with garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Pork Adobosilog$15.50

    Pork adobo served with fried garlic rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Chicken Adobosilog$15.50

    Chicken stew made of drumettes, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion and black whole pepper. Served with garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Embotidosilog$14.50

    Sliced Filipino-style meatloaf paired with garlic fried rice and an over easy fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Dinuguansilog$15.50

    Pork blood stew served with fried garlic rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Ginilingsilog$15.50

    Ground pork, potatoes, green peas, carrots, bell peppers, garlic and tomatoes stew, served with garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Pares Silog$18.50

    Stewed beef and tendon with savory broth combined with garlic fried rice and fried egg. (Beef tendons contain less cholesterol than fatty…

    Likely egg

  • Tinapasilog$15

    Deboned milkfish brined and hot-smoked, partnered with garlic fried rice and egg.

    Likely egg

Sides

  • Hotdog 2 Pcs$5

    Fried jumbo naturally smoked (chicken & pork) hotdog.

  • Spam 3 Pcs$6

    Fried Spam with reduced sodium for a savory, satisfying bite.

  • Tuyo 5 Pcs$6

    Salty dried herring, perfect for a quick, savory bite. One of the favorite breakfast choices with garlic fried rice and fried egg.

    Likely egg

  • Chopped Tomato$3.50
  • Embotido$14

    Steamed and fried meatloaf made of ground pork, carrots, raisins, green peas, cheese, Spam, egg, and sweet pickled relish.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Fried Egg$2.50

    Likely egg

  • Pork Lumpia 6 Pcs$7

    Filipino-style spring rolls filled with pork, vegetables and oyster sauce wrapped in a thin crispy shell.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chopped Onions$3
  • Fried Chicken$7

    Boiled and crispy fried chicken marinated in a blend of salt, pepper, and aromatic spices.

  • Fried Eggplant Omelette$7.50

    Traditional Filipino fried eggplant omelette made of egg, salt, pepper and little seasoning, perfect for breakfast with garlic rice.

    Likely egg

  • Veggie Lumpia Each$2.25

    Fried egg roll filled with sweet yam, carrot, garlic, onion, and bean sprouts in a spring roll wrapper.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pork Tocino$15

    Sliced pork cured in a sweet and savory mixture of sugar, salt, garlic and pineapple juice, fried to perfection.

  • Rice$4
  • Lechon Kawali$16

    Crispy deep-fried pork belly, seasoned to perfection for a savory delight.

  • Fried Tilapia$18

    Crispy fried tilapia, seasoned to your preference, offering a delightful crunch and savory taste.

  • Pork Longanisa 5 Pcs$10

    Savory pork longanisa, a Filipino sausage, perfect for a quick, flavorful bite.

  • Fried Garlic Rice$5.50

    Steamed rice, chopped garlic, salt, pepper and green onions stir-fried to perfection.

  • Soup-to-Go$1.75
  • Fried Pompano$18

    Crispy deep-fried whole fish, tender, moist white flesh, seasoned to perfection for a savory delight.

    Likely fish

  • Pork BBQ 5 Pcs$20

    Pork BBQ skewers of bite-sized pork threaded onto wooden sticks, marinated in a sweet, savory and tangy sauce, and grilled over an open…

  • Pork Longanisa 3 Pcs$6

    Savory pork longanisa, a Filipino sausage, perfect for a quick, flavorful bite.

  • Fried Deboned Milkfish$7.50

    Crispy fried milkfish marinated in vinegar, garlic, and salt for a tangy, savory delight.

  • Pork BBQ 3 Pcs$12
  • Pork BBQ 2 Pcs$8.50
  • Fried Veggie Lumpia 3 Pcs$6.50

Catering menu

Catering: ordered ahead for groups, often priced per person. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Party Trays

  • Pancit Guisado Tray$70

    Rice noodle, few shredded chicken, garlic, onion, carrot, cabbage, celery, pork rind, soy sauce, black pepper and lemon.

    Likely glutenLikely soy

  • Pork Lumpia Tray (72 ea.)$84

    Filipino-style spring rolls filled with pork, vegetables and oyster sauce wrapped in a thin crispy shell.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Ginataang Sitaw Kalabasa Tray$100

    Rich and creamy Filipino vegetable stew made of squash, green beans, coconut milk, garlic, onion, black pepper and some seasoning.

    Likely dairy

  • Pinakbet Tray$100

    Rich and creamy Filipino vegetable stew made of squash, green beans, coconut milk, garlic, onion, black pepper and some seasoning.

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Adobo Tray$100
  • Chicken Afritada Tray$100
  • Pork Kaldareta Tray$100
  • Pork Adobo Tray$100
  • Pork BBQ Skewers Tray (25 ea.)$100

    Pork BBQ skewers of bite-sized pork threaded onto wooden sticks, marinated in a sweet, savory and tangy sauce, and grilled over an open…

  • Pork Menudo Tray$100
  • Pork Picadillo Tray$100
  • Pork Dinuguan Tray$100
  • Beef Tapa Tray$150
  • Beef Pares Tray$150
  • Rice Tray$40
  • Garlic Fried Rice Tray$55

    Stir-fried long grain rice with garlic, chicken bouillon, salt and green onion.

    Likely egg

  • Turon 30 Pcs Tray$65
  • Veggie Lumpia 30 Pcs Tray$65
  • Leche Flan 8 Pcs Tray$50

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026
  • Vegan dishesOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, vegetarian options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address237 Ellis St, Union Square, 94102-2111
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Filipino
Websitekusinanitess.co
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from kusinanitess.co
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Kusina Ni Tess

Does Kusina Ni Tess have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Kusina Ni Tess coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

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