Harrisburg finally got the Filipino restaurant it’s been craving, and locals are already head-over-heels. Kusina De Isla — meaning “Island Kitchen” — opened on N. 6th Street in August 2025 as Harrisburg’s only Filipino restaurant, serving lechón, lumpia, pancit, and fresh-baked Filipino goodies in a warm, family-run space.
With a stellar 4.7-star rating and owners who greet you like family, this spot is pure heart on a plate. 🤤
How Kusina de Isla won Harrisburg’s hearts
The excitement was instant. As one thrilled reviewer put it, “I was so excited to hear that we finally had an authentic Filipino restaurant so I had to try” — a sentiment echoed across the community when the doors opened in 2025.
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Kusina celebrates the rich culinary traditions of the Philippines, and that authenticity shows in every detail, right down to one of the owners serving guests while wearing a beautiful traditional Filipino dress. It’s that kind of warmth chains simply can’t fake. 🥰
What truly sealed the deal is the hospitality paired with the food. One reviewer raved that “a wonderful group of people running this place… took their time to explain all their meat options for me and even gave me samples! Everything I tried was delicious — you can taste the love and care”.
Another visitor admitted, “I wasn’t expecting good food in Harrisburg but was pleasantly surprised,” before praising the tender, flavorful proteins.
The owner is known to check on tables personally and send out free treats like crispy banana eggrolls.
Add fresh baked goods made the night before and a genuine sense of community, and it’s no wonder Harrisburg fell hard. 🙌
Food Highlights 🍽️
- Lumpia: Crowd-pleasing crispy spring rolls with a savory, umami punch — one reviewer called them “crisp, golden perfection.” A must-order.
- Lechón: The star of the weekend — available only Saturdays and Sundays, and it runs out fast. Reviewers recommend arriving before 1:30 PM so you don’t miss this crispy, savory roast pork.
- Banana Eggrolls (Turon): Perfectly crispy and not too sweet — so beloved the owner sometimes sends them out for free.
- Coconut Bun Desserts: Bouncy, with the perfect amount of sweetness — a delightful way to end your meal.
- Dinuguan: A rich, traditional pork stew that reviewers frequently compliment — deep, comforting, and authentically home-style. 🍲
- Pancit: A flavorful traditional noodle dish that regulars love to build a platter around, loaded with tender proteins.
Atmosphere 🏡
Kusina De Isla is homey, simple, and genuinely welcoming.
The interior is authentic and unpretentious, and the space is connected to a Puerto Rican bar and restaurant, giving the whole building a lively cultural vibe.
There’s plenty of space to enjoy your meal, and the community-first service makes every guest feel like family.
It’s the kind of warm, personal spot that turns first-timers into regulars.
Bottom Line 🌟
Head to Kusina De Isla for Harrisburg’s only authentic Filipino cuisine, weekend lechón worth arriving early for, crispy lumpia and banana eggrolls, fresh-baked Filipino treats, and the kind of heartfelt, family-run hospitality that’s made this newcomer a local treasure.
Address: 1535 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
📞 (223) 289-5129
🕔 Open Tue–Sat, 11 AM–7 PM; Sun, 11 AM–5 PM (closed Mon)