KUSINA SALUD

Simulan na natin ang Trip sa Laguna. Anu-ano nga ba ang maari natin nakita sa dito. Hmmm... dapat kumain muna tayo sa unang trip natin. Kaya the best dyan ang KUSINA SALUD. Balita namin masarap daw ang breakfast dun.... Pero ano at saan nga ba matatagpuan ang KUSINA SALUD?

Kusina Salud provides an enriching cultural experience that emphasizes Filipino cuisine and artisanship in a verdant environment.
Opened in October 2004, Kusina Salud features an enchanting ambience created by Filipiniana textile artist Patis Tesoro, and a unique preparation of modern Filipino cuisine by Chef Paul Poblador and his talented team.

About 83 kilometers from Exit 50 (Lucena/Batangas) on the South Luzon Expressway, Kusina Salud is located in Brgy. Sta Cruz, Putol in San Pablo, Laguna.

Visiting Kusina Salud makes for an excellent day trip, and can be a satisfying addition to other sojourns in San Pablo. The establishment is surrounded by popular resorts, organic nurseries, artist workshops and inns.

Kusina Salud is developing into a sustainable tourism attraction in the heart of Laguna, the resort capital of the Philippines.

Filipino Food

Chef Poblador describes his culinary creations for Kusina Salud as modern renditions, interpretations and combinations of classic Filipino dishes.

When his mother-in-law, Patis Tesoro, launched Kusina Salud in October of 2004, he suddenly felt at odds with the concept, given his background of ten years in French cookery. His forte felt like an Achilles' heel waiting to be the target of nostalgic Filipino palates craving their grandmother’s special adobo, which absolutely no one can best. He decided to rely on the talents and skill palettes of his team of Filipino chefs with regard to their expertise in Filipino food.
“And why not?” he thought. “Their cooking is what Filipinos everywhere can relate to. It’s the most basic taste we know.” Nevertheless, this wasn’t enough for the discerning taste buds of our countrymen. “It seems like the food in Kusina Salud doesn’t compare to its ambience,” they lamented, “and it certainly doesn’t compare to the culinary experience we had in Salud! Bistro in Baguio,” some of them added. Aha! Thanks to their comments, we were able to identify our customers' expectations of the Kusina Salud experience!

“Cool!” Pol exclaimed, “Now I can play!” From trying hard to be a traditional Filipino restaurant, we shifted our focus towards becoming the Pinoy counterpart of a French restaurant in Provence. My husband immediately started experimenting with gusto in the kitchen. His dishes soon accommodated the nuances of fusion gastronomy while still showcasing our revered traditional flavors.

What was once an ordinary pinaputok na tilapia with red egg salad suddenly became an oft-desired dish thanks to the addition of sarsang laing on the side. The conventional binagoongang baboy was embellished with eggplant tempura and a petite green mango salad; this dish has proven itself a consistent top seller since its inclusion in the menu. The kare-kareng dagat lends itself to French cookery techniques as its basic flavors are reliant on the accompanying sauces of annatto-peanut and bagoong. It is a favorite of San Pableños right after the lumpiang ubod with Visayan sinamak.

We now define the distinct Kusina Salud Modern Filipino Cuisine as the preparation of locally sourced fresh ingredients by way of both French and Filipino cookery techniques to create complimentary combinations of tastes, providing a uniquely adventurous, unforgettable and fulfilling culinary experience. Salamant sa inyong pagdalaw. Sana magustuhan ninyo ang aming handa. Bon apetit at kain na!

Kusina Salud aspires to be a sustainable tourism attraction in the next three years. As a safety net of Filipino culture and heritage, we hold gallery shows and food festivals displaying the unique creations of prolific local artisanship movement.

KUSINA SALUD

Cell: 0921-7726985

Laguna: 049-5736155

kusinasalud@gmail.com