Raskie's Kusina

Raskie’s Kusina — Comfort classics. Big portions. Friendly vibes.

Restaurant Category: Casual Filipino eatery, $12–$20 per plate; buffet and 2-can-dine deals available

Menu Highlights:
– Beef Pares (Retiro-style) — repeatedly praised as a standout
– Kare-kare with rice and soup — rich, comforting favorite
– Beef Mami — soulful noodle soup with generous portions
– Silog plates (pork, garlic rice, egg) — perfect eggs noted by picky diners
– Whole fried fish “king” platter/boodle-style set with sausages, beef, and rice
– Buffet — hot, fresh, and good value

Service Highlights:
– Fast, friendly counter-service; order at the front and seat yourself
– Helpful with suggestions for first-time Filipino diners
– Clean dining area and comfortable, casual vibe
– Generous portions and good prices; “2 can dine” and buffet mentioned
– Occasional live acoustic music adding to the atmosphere
– Kind, humble Filipino owner presence noted

Notes:
– One diner questioned the food-safety of a decorative-looking serving dish
– Rice tasted plain to one guest; longganisa-style sausage leans sweet
– Whole fried fish has bones; some diners needed a moment to get comfortable with it

Customers come for the comforting Filipino staples and solid value. Diners rave about the beef pares — one guest called it the best they’ve had in Western Canada — and the kare-kare gets love for being rich and satisfying. The beef mami is another favorite, praised for its depth and generous serving. Folks new to Filipino food gravitate to the silog plates; more than one picky eater mentioned the eggs were cooked perfectly and the pork, rice, and egg combo hit the spot. Groups and families mention the buffet as hot, fresh, and affordable, and there’s a shareable “king” platter with a whole fried fish, sausages, and beef that feels like a mini boodle spread.

Diners enjoy the quick, friendly service and the relaxed, clean space. It’s counter-ordering with seat-yourself simplicity, and some mention being able to pay after dining in. Staff are welcoming and offer suggestions to first-timers, and several guests appreciated the generous portions and deals like “2 can dine.” A few folks also mention live acoustic music that makes the meal feel special, and the Filipino owner is often described as kind and humble.

While most experiences are very positive, a couple of small caveats come up. One customer wasn’t fully confident about a decorative-looking serving dish, another felt the rice tasted plain, and the sweet-leaning sausage might not be for everyone. The whole fried fish can be a little intimidating if you’re not used to navigating bones, but diners say once you get into it, it’s tasty. Overall, people leave full, happy, and planning to come back.