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237 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA
A La Carte In-House
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A La Carte In-House

Chicken

  • Chicken Adobo

    A classic Filipino dish made of savory Chicken drumettes with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, black pepper, seasoning and a bit of sugar.
    $7.50+
  • Chicken Afritada

    Tender chicken drumettes simmered w ith soy sauce, carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers, cheese, liverwurst in a savory tomato-based sauce.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.50+
  • Chicken Liver

    Filipino dish featuring tender chicken liver simmered in a tangy, savory and garlicky sauce with boiled egg.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00+

Beef

  • Tapa

    Tender slices of beef in a savory sauce made of sugar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, water and some seasoning, perfect for a hearty meal.
    $10.00+
  • Beef Pares

    Beef pares is a stewed beef and beef tendon with savorier broth. It is cooked with five spices, garlic, onion, ginger, and brown sugar which make it so filling and delicious. (Beef tendons contain less cholesterol than fatty meat and rich in collagen.) Not good for individuals with gout.
    $10.00+
  • Corned Beef Hash

    Corned Beef Hash is one of the Filipino favorite breakfast dish. It is made of shredded chunks of beef, potatoe, garlic, onion, sugar and black pepper with some seasoning.
    $10.00+
  • Nilagang Balbacua - Wednesdays

    Nilagang Balbacua is a very tasteful stew made of beef tendon, trotters, cabbage, grean beans, bokchoy, green onion and chicken bouillon seasoning.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $18.00
  • Beef Kare-Kare

    Beef Kare-Kare is a traditional Filipino stew known for its rich, savory-sweet peanut sauce and fork-tender meat together with some vegetables.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00

Veggie

  • Pinakbet

    Pinakbet is a savory vegetarian dish. It has kabocha, bittermelon, eggplant, green beans, tomato, garlic and onion with a bit of seasoning.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00+
  • Ginatang Sitaw Kalabasa

    Ginataang Kalabasa is a rich and creamy Filipino vegetable stew made of squash, green bean, coconut milk, garlic, onion, black plepper and some seasoning.
    $7.00+
  • Laing

    Laing is an awesome Filipino dish made of taro leaves, coconut milk, ginger, garlic and chili flakes with some seasoning. Very rich, creamy and nourishing Filipino vegetable dish.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.00+
  • Mongo

    Ginisang mongo soup is a Filipino favorite cooked with spinach, bittermelon, pork rind, garlic, onion and tomatoe. It is usually partnered with fried fish or pork chopped.
    $7.00+
  • Chayote Shoots w/ Pork

    Chayote shoots and ground pork sautéed together, highlighting the fresh, leafy greens and savory meat.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00+
  • Adobong Sitaw w/ Pork

    Adobong sitaw with pork is a Filipino dish featuring pork and long beans braised in a savory and tangy adobo sauce.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00+

Pork

  • Pork Adobo

    A classic Filipino dish made of savory tender pork cubes with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onion, black pepper, seasoning and a bit of sugar.
    $8.00+
  • Kaldareta

    Pork caldereta is a flavorful Filipino stew of pork simmered in tomato sauce, garlic, onion, diluted peanut butter paste, cheese, and some seasoning.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00+
  • Bicol Express

    Tender pork cubes simmered in a creamy coconut milk with chili flakes, sliced jalapeno peppers, spices and seasoning.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00+
  • Menudo

    Pork Menudo is a classic Filipino tomato-based stew. It consists of diced pork, liver pate, cheese, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and carrots, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce base.
    $8.00+
  • Pork Picadillo

    Picadillo is made of ground pork cooked with onions, garlic, tomato, pepper, carrot, green peas, spices and seasoning.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00+
  • Dinuguan

    Pork Dinuguan is a rich, savory Filipino stew made with diced pork shoulder simmered in a dark, tangy gravy of pig's blood, vinegar, garlic, onion, tomato, jalapeño and chili peppers.
    $8.00+
  • Sinigang

    Pork Sinigang is a delightful sour soup made with pork, vegetables, and tamarind-flavored broth. It's hearty, tasty and perfect for cold weather.
    $8.00+
  • Pata Kare-Kare

    Pata Kare-Kare is a very tasteful stew made of pork hock, kabocha and peanut butter sauce with garlic, onion, cabbage, grean beans, eggplant, bokchoy and a bit of seasoning.
    $18.00
  • Sisig -Thursday

    Pork Sisig is a famous Filipino dish made of first boiled, and then grilled lastly chopped pork ear before mixing it with onions, pepper, jalapeno, mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasoning.
    $10.00+
  • Bopis

    Bopis is a spicy, savory, and tangy Filipino delicacy featuring finely minced pork stomach sautéed with garlic, onions, chili peppers, and vinegar.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $10.00

Fish

  • Paksiw Na Bangus

    Paksiw na Bangus is a Filipino dish made of milkfish (bangus), eggplant bitter melon, ginger slowly simmered in spices and vinegar.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • Sarciadong Tilapia ( 2hr notice)

    Sarciadong Tilapia is a delicious Filipino style fish stew made of fried fish simmered in tomatoes, garlic, onions and eggs.
    $25.00

Drinks

  • Regular Coke

    $2.50
  • Diet Coke

    $2.50
  • Coke Zero

    $2.50
  • 7Up

    $2.50
  • Sunkist

    $2.50
  • Calamansi Juice

    $3.00
  • Mango Juice

    $3.00
  • Coconut Juice

    $3.68
  • Purified Water

    $1.50
  • Coffee

    $3.00

Kusina Ni Tess Location and Hours

(415) 351-1169
237 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Open now • Closes at 2PM
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