Musang

"Since opening in early 2020, Beacon Hill’s innovative Filipino restaurant from star chef Melissa Miranda has developed a dynamic menu with items such as succulent short rib kare kare, smoked oysters, and mussels cooked with moringa. The homey space makes diners feel like they’re eating in a beloved family member’s living room, albeit one with killer cocktails, world-class food, and reservations that fill up quickly. Musang also gives back with charitable endeavors like a community kitchen and youth program Little Wildcats, which provides education about Filipino recipes and culture." - Eater Staff

"At Musang, the food is more than just a flavorful experience. It is so much deeper than that. As the owners say, Musang is a “community driven” endeavor rooted in celebrating chef and founder Melissa Miranda’s childhood memories and brought to life to promote and educate the next generation about Philippine culture and heritage. The passion for sharing Philippine food as a means of social justice is a goal that trickles down from Miranda. You must respect a restaurant with a mission to change the world. It doesn’t hurt that the flavors of the dishes are bright, lively, and always compelling." - Laura LeMoon

"Musang, a restaurant in Seattle, featured Khushbu Shah's 'Indian pizza party' during her book tour for her cookbook 'Amrikan.' The event showcased a unique blend of Indian and American cuisines, part of a nationwide series of events promoting the cookbook." - Bettina Makalintal

"You probably already know about Melissa Miranda’s Beacon Hill Filipino restaurant, we’re just putting it here so everyone knows that Musang reopened in June after being closed for several months for repairs. Get back in here for your mushroom sisig, arroz valenciana, and short rib kare kare." - Meg van Huygen, Harry Cheadle

"If your main objective is to engineer the best meal possible, this Filipino spot on Beacon Hill is where you should celebrate. From peppery pork lumpia that possess the crunch of McNuggets, to the way their deeply rich vegan bagoong can transform a pile of haricot vert, you’re in for an excellent group meal in this fun retrofitted craftsman. Be sure to incorporate the short rib kare kare—a hunk of braised beef that’s tender and crimson in the middle with a charred sear on the outside, all sopped in a peanut butter shrimp paste sauce. " - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley