Musang

  4.6 – 840 reviews   • Filipino restaurant

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Contemporary space specializing in classic Filipino dishes with a PNW twist plus craft cocktails.

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Vicky
It was a wonderful experience dining at Musang. The table settings in the restaurant are great. Enough space to feel intimate at the window table for two. The menu has detailed ingredients for all the dishes. The server explained to us that the menu is separated to four parts and she suggested to order one in each part for us to share. The food was great with lots of flavors, but in general they were too salty for us. The restaurant added 22% gratitude charge. It was written when we made the reservation, on the menu and on the check. The server even reminded us before we paid by our card. So the customers are well informed. But I think it is the best to have the reasonable price for the food, and let the customers to decide how much we want to tip for the services.
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Lydia Mwambi
What a wonderful time! A very delicious, creative, beautifully plated, family style meal. We got nearly everything on the menu & the only thing that wasn’t excellent was the pork belly special, it was still yummy but just didn’t taste as special as the other dishes. Highly recommended for a group of 5-6 to try the whole menu! We went with 4, and got 10 items which we didn’t end up finishing. They coursed everything out perfectly and the whole experience was awesome. Their patio was also super cute & very inside! No street noise or smells, covered and heated. Worth every penny!
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Jas G
We celebrated New Year’s Eve at Musang. We enjoyed the food. It was really tasty. A unique take on Filipino foods. It’s fun that you can see the kitchen from where we were sitting. The servers were great and friendly.

We brought our toddler with us because it’s NYE. The Manager impolitely reminded us that our daughter can’t sit down on the floor. She is not yelling or crying. Just wants to sit on the floor. Clearly he doesn’t have any kids or interacted with any kids before. If there’s one person that wants our daughter to get up and just sit, it is ME.
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Jeremy Yowell
Musang was a great, chill Filipino themed dinner for us to catch up with friends.

Service was decently quick, but could have helped us understand the dishes a bit more after we asked. Similarly, we never order the rolls dish but they were brought to our table twice and had to be sent back both times.

Food-wise, everything was decently portioned and tasted great. My main issue is that there wasn’t much spice! Maybe I had misplaced expectations, but I was expecting more impact from our bites.

Drinks and desserts were solid as well. Overall, definitely would come back but would try to order hotter dishes next time.
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KHAIE
Musang on Beacon Hill offers a refined yet comforting take on Filipino cuisine. As a Filipino, it makes me happy to be able to experience a truly unique dining experience like this in Seattle. We were a party of four, and from start to finish it felt special. They have a full bar (first come, first serve if you want to sit there) and an open kitchen where you can see the chefs busy making food all night. We also got lucky because Emily, our wonderful server, told us their menu changes every three months and we happened to catch the new Fall Menu.

We ordered the following:

Sinigang Chips – Tamarind-dusted potato chips with a tangy, sour edge. An inventive take on sinigang flavors and a fun way to start the meal.
Lumpiang Shanghai – Fried eggrolls. I couldn’t eat these because they contain pork, but my table enjoyed them and said the filling was dense, almost like a meatball. I’ll take their word for it.
Kinilaw – Filipino ceviche. Bright and fresh, dressed in an acid-sour mix. The flavors are balanced and bold. I absolutely loved this dish!
Ginataang Gulay – My least favorite dish of the night. I was expecting a creamy coconut sauce, but instead it was dry and heavy on parsnips, turnips, and vegan bagoong. It just felt over-fused. My ancestors would roll in their graves at vegan bagoong. Lol.
Pancit Malabon – Now this dish felt close to home. Bold, savory, and rich, with a vibrant sauce coating the noodles. Rooted in tradition but thoughtfully modernized. Absolute chef’s kiss.
Sinigang na Baboy – Another one I couldn’t eat because of pork, but the table loved it and placed it in their top favorites. I did try the broth , it was delicious, though I wish they leaned more into the tamarind.
Inaloban na Isda – My top dish of the night! Roasted rockfish prepared beautifully, so tender, super flavorful, and thoughtfully balanced. Rooted in tradition yet adventurous in execution. 10/10, highly recommend.
Special of the Night: Fried Chicken – One of the table’s favorites. They raved this was the crispiest chicken they’ve ever had , juicy, flavorful, and a solid 10/10. I unfortunately couldn’t try it since I’m pescatarian, but I believe them!
Cocktails were excellent as well. My boyfriend ordered a Manhattan, and I had their Calamansi juice with a shot of vodka added. The calamansi did not disappoint, it was tart, refreshing, and instantly took me back.

Musang delivers on both flavor and atmosphere, balancing comfort with creativity. Between the rotating menus, the open kitchen, and the way each dish carries a story, this is a place I would return to again and again.
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Wellness and Food Guide
✨ Musang – A Global Gem on Seattle’s Beacon Hill ✨

Dining at Musang feels like stepping into a soulful story of Filipino heritage woven with the fresh bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Chef Melissa Miranda and her team don’t just serve food—they serve memory, culture, and community on every plate.

The menu is rich with bold Filipino flavors, beautifully reimagined with seasonal, local ingredients. From comforting classics to inventive vegetarian options (clearly labeled and thoughtfully crafted), every dish arrives with both heart and artistry. The Escabeche black cod and Lumpiang Shanghai are standouts, but honestly, each plate carries the warmth of home and the precision of fine dining.

Why it matters globally: Musang is more than a restaurant—it’s a cultural movement rooted in love, legacy, and hospitality. It’s a space where tradition meets innovation, where every guest feels like family, and where the Filipino diaspora shines on a global stage.

✨ Insider Tips:
• Reservations are a must—this cozy space fills quickly.
• Perfect for date nights, intimate gatherings, and anyone seeking food that feeds the soul.
• Service is deeply caring, blending professional polish with genuine warmth.

Musang isn’t just one of Seattle’s best—it’s a place that belongs on the world’s culinary map.
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Charlie Morales
To those complaining that the food is salty—you might not fully understand Filipino cuisine. Traditional Filipino dishes are often bold and salty, made with staples like vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, and yes, salt!

I’ve been to Musang twice now and love that I can enjoy authentic Filipino flavors in a welcoming, clean, and elevated atmosphere. Don’t get me wrong—I’ll always love my home-cooked meals and hole-in-the-wall Filipino spots for a fraction of the price. But I really appreciate having the option of fine dining with superb cocktails alongside these familiar flavors.
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Leezy
❤️‍ ❤️‍ ❤️‍ Everything was delicious! The staff were all friendly and chill, and we got to enjoy amazing food in such a relaxed atmosphere. I loved it. There was a steak on the specials menu, and it was seriously good! My husband and the couple we went with all had a great time. We were going to order sorbet for dessert, but they gave it to us on the house! The melon sorbet especially was insane! so, so good. You have to try it!
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Bo
A cozy, intimate restaurant with good front of houses service. The food blends multiple techniques and the flavor profiles are rich, creamy, heavy and executed well. You can taste the love in the food.

The olives and potato chips dusted in adobo paired well with the shrub and ube soda. The pancit tasted more like a European fusion pasta dish with thicker noodles, a cream like sauce and small pieces of chicken adobo. A possible take on a carbonara technique. Unfortunately the flavors all mixed together and it was hard to tease out specific flavor profiles due to the sauce. The fried chicken and gravy gave me soul food vibes and almost brunch like from Skillet while the whole fish was good but it reminded me of an Anthony’s style fish minus the butter.

The cohesion of the menu somewhat came together when I mixed the babinka, garlic rice, chicken and fish with the greens in a thick sauce together “I forgot the name of the dish”.
I was able to get flavor profiles of sweet, some acid, salty, and fried which was nice.
My slight critique is that the à la carte model may not help guide the guest on the culinary experience to experience the full flavors coming together of that nights new menu. If I hadn’t ordered the greens dish or rice then my experience would have been very different and most likely subpar. I did enjoy my meal and would love for my future server to help guide me better with pairing and explaining better the unique combinations of flavors I may expect.
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vijay raghavan
Amazing; Contemporary riff on Filipino cuisine, every dish was outstanding; one of our top dining experiences in Seattle
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