Ombu Kusina

Ombu Kusina: Crispy pata crowd-pleaser. Halo-halo hits. Cozy hotel vibe.

Casual Filipino dining inside Sequoia Hotel; P180–P930 per dish, good for sharing (around P300–P600 per person typical)

Menu Highlights:
– Thrice-cooked Crispy Pata (super crispy; classic favorite)
– Kare-Kare with tender meat and good bagoong
– Tres Leches Halo-Halo (flavored, snow-like ice)
– Frozen Brazo de Mercedes (not too sweet, a standout dessert)
– Suam na Halaan (fresh-tasting seafood soup)
– Bagoong Rice and Garlic Rice (well-cooked, just-right seasoning)
– Sisig variants (bangus sisig; Sisig Pizza)
– Three Cheese Pizza
– Grilled Squid (nicely timed, not rubbery)
– Gising-Gising (creamy, spicy kick)
– Crispy/Crunchy Tadyang
– Salted Egg Pasta
– Seafood Laing
– Crunchy Garlic Crablets
– Ube Macapuno dessert

Service Highlights:
– Generally attentive, accommodating staff
– Cozy, vibrant interiors; spacious and good for groups and casual celebrations
– Popular spot; can get packed at peak times
– Food presentation and plating are appreciated

Notes:
– Crispy pata can get chewy if it sits too long; one guest found it a bit small/less meaty
– Sisig can lean a bit dry for some
– One diner found the crispy tadyang greasy; tortang talong tasted too sweet and eggy for another
– Service slowed during full house; one guest wished flavors were bolder overall
– A parking assistance miss was noted by a customer
– Comfort room was reported broken during one visit

Logistics:
– Located inside Sequoia Hotel; pay parking available in the hotel basement
– Accepts reservations

Customers come for the comfort-food lineup with a few twists, and the crispy pata gets the biggest buzz—shatteringly crisp, best enjoyed right away. Kare-kare with good bagoong, fresh-tasting suam na halaan, and well-cooked rice (bagoong or garlic) round out hearty, shareable orders. Diners enjoy the playful sides of the menu too: tres leches halo-halo with snow-like flavored ice, a not-too-sweet frozen brazo, and even a sisig or three-cheese pizza that families keep returning for. Grilled squid hits that tender, not-rubbery sweet spot, while gising-gising, seafood laing, salted egg pasta, and bangus sisig add variety.

Service is often praised as warm and attentive, with folks mentioning how the team checks in and makes celebrations feel easy inside a bright, roomy space that’s ideal for groups. Some diners mention standout help from Cobie, Jayson, Jhay, and Deydey during busy meals and special occasions. Although the vibe is cozy, the place gets packed, and service can slow down when it’s full. There was also a report of no help with a tricky parking situation and one visit when the CR was out of order.

Diners enjoy the overall value—reasonable pricing and generous portions that are good for sharing—although tastes vary. Some people love the crispy tadyang, while others found it greasy; the tortang talong read sweet to one palate; and a couple of folks wanted bolder flavors. The crispy pata can also firm up if it sits too long. Still, most guests leave happy, calling out the halo-halo, frozen brazo, kare-kare, and those shareable mains as reasons to come back.