Ems Kusina

Friendly owner! Great food with savory flavor! I got the grilled liempo and siomai. Hella good! *chef's kiss*

Comforting Filipino food. We tried the sisig, liempo, siomai, isaw and gulaman. All of it was good. The sisig and liempo were cooked so well. The set up was outside on a dirt road off the street. That's probably the only gripe I have. Parking wasn't too bad, but when it's busy there's not much. If you're looking for award winning sisig, I recommend Ems Kusina.

Changed my initial review because my latest experience was like night and day bad. Yes, catering food was good and communications were too. There were some red flags, but I ignored them because the food was good and I really want to like this vendor.Then I visited the food truck and the food was just okay. Considering the prices it was below my expectations. I didn't say anything because I really wanted them to do well...Well my latest experience was so bad that I couldn't let my catering / initial review stand. I ordered a smaller quantity for an event I was attending. Comms were very slow and I'd pretty much given up and was looking for another vendor. Then they reach out the day before and so I gave them a chance. I told them when I needed the food and long story short after a lot of missed promises I get the food 1.5h after my initial commit. Yes, I get your short staffed and weekends are busy, but I spent those 1.5h stressing out and feeling embarassed trying to figure out where my order was. By the time the food got here most of the guests were done eating. I don't wish them any ill and I hope they fix the communications and commitment issues. But till then they have lost a customer.

One of our favorite places to visit when in San Jose. They have a really nice spacious tent if you'd like to stay and eat along with easy parking. They also hosts some nba watch parties and some other entertainment. So the vibe of the place is all happy! Onto the food review. Unfortunately I only photographed the siomai lol the siomai was super delicious and not at all dry like some places. Very yummy Chilli oil to accompany it as well. Aside from the siomai we had their bbq intestines which were yummy! Loved how it was nicely coated in their sauce and grilled to a tender. Their SisigSilog is also outstanding and well flavored. You really can't go wrong with any items they have up on their menu. Just make sure to follow them on their social media for updated menu specials. Lastly you'll find a happy couple behind all the hard work they out into their business. Ems is super cheerful and always has her customers smiling. Service is excellent with these two power couple along with their friendly staff members. Give them try guys!

The food takes a while. I kinda expected it since it's a food truck and they probably don't have enough people but still- it took a long time waiting for my order. I just wanted to try this place coz of the good reviews but the parking is not good either.... so it's good to know that I'll probably won't be coming back lol had to experience it once I guess

I was trying to find some bbq sticks for a party tray Called them up to schedule for a pick up. I guess they have raise there price for 2 dollars to 3 isaw bbq sticks? On the day I'm trying to order hmmm... I also found other reviewers said this place are overpriced . Found somewhere else that has a better pricing . Please update your menu pricing accordingly so people know what we are going to pay to order. Thanks and good-luck.

If you're looking for good food & a place that makes you feel like family. This is the place.Ordering their food, was fast & easy. I a bit of a mix up with my order, for 2 for $5 weekend Pinoy Hotdog deal. I got two hotdogs on a stick. Then they forgot my bread for it, which came out on a Pita bread. The weekend hotdogs came out in a sweet, warm & a bit salty glaze sauce. They cut it up across as well, making it easier to eat on a stick. It comes out in a dark red & a bit charcoal in a small kitchen. Cook all the way through & two really are a lot?The ambiance is really good though, with a tent on this cold day, lights & another stand if you looking to get other food. The Owner wasn't doing the orders & cooking, so I understand the confusion. The owner is really nice & made me feel like family.Would go again! But prop order something else!?TLDR; Order weekend hotdogs, order messed up, good flavors, bright ambiance, friendly owners, & should have order something else.

Absolute hidden gem!!! A small family business that I'm happy to support. It's in a dirt lot (which i hate because when cars pass the dirt goes in the air and blows everywhere). We got the pork belly, chicken feet, intestine and pig ear. Everything was soooo good!! One of my chicken feet was burnt but the owner made sure i got another one! She was so happy and so engaging with her customers. She was dancing and knew what everyone ordered. I had to order to go for my sister to try. Would 10/10 recommend!!!

discovered Ems Kusina after seeing the SF Chronicle article where they won best sisig (2nd place) and decided I just had to go and take my Filipino boyfriend for his seal of approval. the truck is in this back lot with some other food trucks and they seem to have a nice little communitywe came around 12 and there was a short line. it took about 15 minutes for our food to come out. we ordered some skewers (comes in a set of 5 min, $2 each) and ordered 2 pork isaw (intestine) and 3 chicken isaw. we also had to order the pork sisig as that is their specialtythey also had beef pares (beef stew) on the menu with bone marrow so that is on the list to try next time!the skewers had a nice charcoal flavor to them and I have never had intestine before but it was actually delicious. I can't tell if I like the chicken or pork more.. it comes with a vinegar sauce. definitelt want to try pork ears next time. my only comment is the skewers are small and for $2 each, you'd expect a little morethe sisig was delicious and flavorful. my boyfriend said it tasted like home so that's all that needs to be said!the staff are very friendly so we will definitely be back!

The best. Coming from Daly City to SJ for Filipino food is unheard of. But all of their food is superior to the food back in Daly City. The isaw here is to die for. Worth the drive, always leaving happy!