Welcome To Magna Kainan

Filipino Kitchen

Magna Kainan is the passion project of Chef Carlo Lamagna, Food & Wine’s 2021 Best New Chef and 2022 James Beard finalist and Chef Max Mackissock (Michelin recommended A5 Steakhouse and Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded Ash’Kara). Kainan, which means “eatery” in  Tagalog, will be a refined, woodfired approach to Filipino comfort food..    

 At Magna Kainan, just like our sister restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Magna Kusina,  our mission is to share the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Filipino cuisine and culture through a contemporary lens. Whether you’re new to our culinary heritage or  a longtime fan, we aim to create an experience that resonates deeply and sparks joy and connection. 

 We believe in the power of food to bring people together. Our doors are open to everyone, and we look forward to creating a space where great meals, creative cocktails and a warm, welcoming ambiance unite us all. As we say in our family, “Mangan tayon!”—Let’s  Eat! 

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Service Charge

A 20% service charge is added to every bill which allows us to equitably compensate everyone that contributes to your Magna Kainan experience, from the back of house, to the front of house. Additional gratuity for exceptional service is greatly appreciated by your server but is not required or expected.