Aurora Kusina in Mendip

What a great find. We really loved Aurora Kusina. The food was delicious, and a friendly atmosphere. We will visit again when next in Shepton Mallet.

I mean, you’ve got to go there to understand how good it is! Not just the food, but everything. The people, the service, the atmosphere, the welcome, the little touches, everything. We are SO lucky to have such a place in Shepton!

The food is the best Filipino I have ever eaten the owners are lovely and it's really nice and cosy

So good we're going back! Called in on a whim but it was stunning. Over half the menu was plant based and everything was so tasty. The vegan Panna cotta was the best we've ever tried. Good range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and a lovely chilled atmosphere. We were on our own for most of the meal but it really didn't matter. Everyone was really friendly and helpful.

We were very happy to find this restaurant. The food is really delicious - we ordered a large plate each and would probably order an extra dish or two next time. It was great to have several different vegan options. The host was extremely friendly, she didn’t have any takeaway cutlery so offered us forks to take away and drop back the next day! You will feel very welcome here - highly recommend!

You MUST visit this place. We booked as we are travelling to the Philippines soon and wanted to experience the food beforehand. Aurora Kusina set the bar VERY high, and now our expectations for Filipino food is through the roof. Everything we ate was incredible. Even our Mum (who plays it very safe with food) loved and ate everything. Not only was the restaurant experience amazing, Amber went above and beyond, providing us with loads of invaluable insights and tips for our trip. Love this place.

We just had the best experience dining here again and being served by the fabulous team Amber and Ross. Everything was perfect. We don't go out often and all the boxes were ticked. Delicious food, cocktails, warmth, kindness, great atmosphere.. perfect for a date night!

Excellent food and lovely service, managed to get us seated even though fully booked, would recommend

Incredible food. So tasty and wonderful variety.

It was here I had my most recent Filipino cuisine back in the UK after a month and a half in the Philippines and what a way to do it. All the amazing familiar flavours from the Pearl of the Orient but with classic local British meat quality. It is a fantastic combination I will never get bored of. The owner’s mother should be extremely proud of what the kitchen is putting out. Maraming salamat.

I've eaten at Aurora Kusina many times now, but only just got round to leaving a review! This place is an absolute gem, we travel over an hour to come here and eat and it's always worth it. The food is delicious and they regularly change the menu, which keeps us coming back for more! The Fili cheese stek lumpia is something I always have, but the whole menu is full of exciting, new flavours. I cannot recommend Aurora Kusina highly enough.

Lovely people, lovely food. Spring rolls to die for 🙂

Great cocktails and wonderful food.

Fab little place, great food, cooked and presented with love. Thank you 🙏🏼

Good flavours. Amazing spring rolls. Crispy tofu and aubergine sisig was ace.

Really amazing place. Great food, relaxed surroundings, proper cocktails that haven't been watered down. We will be going back.

If i could give six stars then I would. We went last night, 6/4/24, the food was, well, just WOW! Beautifully tasty, well presented and served with such a smile. Shepton has a little gem here, we will certainly be back for more. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

Such a charming little filipino restaurant with delicious foods, a friendly staff and excellent chefs. I got the chicken adobo, which was so tasteful, there was so much meat, and the pickeled vegitable were excellent. My girlfriend really enjoyed the crispy tofu, and we both enjoyed the ube cheesecake for dessert. The owners are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet ❤️

Fantastic Filipino food, lovely friendly couple who were welcoming and went out of their way to accommodate us on a busy night. Strongly recommend

One of the best restaurants we've been to in a long time! Spring rolls were amazing and a meal in themselves. The cocktails were delicious! A great asset to Shepton 😊

The food and service were amazing - what a fantastic restaurant. I can’t believe we haven’t found it before but we will definitely be returning. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic, heavenly mouthwatering food, awesome first class service along with the coolest of atmospheres. I would highly recommend a visit as soon as you can!

Outstanding local Filipino food. All home cooked by the owners using their Grandmothers recipes. The food was delicious and they went out of their way to accommodate our food sensitivities. For dessert we had the incredible purple cheesecake. Highly recommend.

Fabulous food, absolutely lovely hosts (Amber & Ross) and a gem of a restaurant! We were recommended here whilst visiting Somerset ,by a friend of ours and it didn’t disappoint ! The food was delicious- everything we ate was great and Amber’s obvious passion for the food , and the great service meant I wouldn’t hesitate to go back next time we are in Somerset! The purple cheesecake was delicious! Thank you Amber & Ross!

We went this evening for the first time and everything food, drinks, atmosphere and service were exceptional 👏 Thank you

I've had this particular restaurant on my list to visit for such a long time but I live a little far out from Shepton Mallet. As my mum is Filipino I always like to find gems like this that remind her of home in the Philippines and Aurora Kusina did not disappoint! I took her here as a belated bday treat. Honestly, the food was outstanding. I can see the "twist" on the traditional Filipino dishes but the essence of that "home cooked" feeling was not lost. Definitely brought me childhood feels. We shared a bit of everything; Aurora's OG Lumpia, Longganisa Meatballs, Chicken Adobo and Kaldereta. The No Waste Turon was a lovely end to our meal, as recommended by Amber. I called in advance to take home a couple Ube Cheesecakes and a few Mango Floats and it was SO appreciated by my fiancé and family who couldn't join us. I personally think I should have brought home more! Amber and Ross, thank you again for the sensational food and wonderful hospitality! Will definitely back for more.

Excellent Filipino food experience

Good grief! What a find. We walked into what looked like a charming cafe/bistro with a very calm and comfortable air and decor. We felt immediately welcome. Becky, our server, helped us decide between unfamiliar dishes with expert insights and recommendations. The food... out of this world. Everything was cooked, flavoured and seasoned to perfection, served with a knowing smile and every plate left the table empty (except for half of a portion of exquisite purple baked cheesecake, which came home with us). Thank you for a truly wonderful meal.

Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere and amazing service. Loved the free-fish calamari😊 definitely will be coming back!!

Beautiful food and superb staff, it was worth travelling from Liverpool 👍

Had a fabulous meal here, who’d have thought you’d find such brilliant Filipino food in Somerset? Lovely service too.

Best food in Shepton - friendly staff and very attentive to allergies and dietary requirements. A must visit

Fantastic food and incredibly lovely service! Couldn’t recommend it more!

Agree with the top reviews and rating. A great place. We will be going back soon.

What a fabulous place -so blessed that this is so close- food to die for, service that makes you feel cared for and did I mention the food?? Unctuous and earthy or zingy, spicy and fresh, it really is a taste explosion - you will kick yourself that you haven't been before -I did! Thank you Aurora Kusina, can't wait to visit again. P.S the spring rolls are a MUST!

Last Friday night, my wife and daughter treated me to a meal out for my birthday. I had always want to try Aurora Kusina but never seemed to get around to it - thankfully my family are more organised than I am! We ordered a variety of meals and all of them were superb; my Pork Humba was extraordinary - we will definitely return and recommend Aurora Kusina to our friends.

Interesting food and reasonable prices

Really lovely food and great service! Lots of veggie options to choose from (the corn dish was amazing)!

Genuinely the best food we've had for a long time and different too in terms of ingredients and taste sensations. A culinary exploration and delight. Two different starters, two mains, two desserts. Perfection for us. We are local and will return but, if you live further away, it is highly recommended and should be visited. Vegan and gluten free selection on menu too. It is a cosy restaurant so advisable to book for an evening dinner.

Had the best food here tonight! So full of flavour it was amazing. Quick service and very friendly owners who serve you as well, adds a personal touch! Will definitely be going back soon

Very nice and cosy restaurant, the food is delicious and the service is friendly and professional. Highly recommended!

The food is delicious, the staff are all super friendly and welcoming, plus the restaurant has great atmosphere. This is one place you have to go to when in Shepton Mallet, would highly recommend!

Wow! Blown away by the quality of the food. We ordered takeaway (there is a 10% discount) and had the Fili cheese stek, glazed corn, prawn pancit and chicken inasal. Every dish was amazing, such good flavours. We both agreed it was one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time! Really well presented and friendly service. If you want takeaway rather than eat in, it’s best to call them at lunch and put your order in as it is a small business. All credit cards accepted. Food was still hot after the 20 minute drive home. Already looking forward to our next visit.

Absolutely fantastic place, lovely people, chill vibe, wonderful food. Booking in advance is essential.

Lovely atmospheric place , great food and superb service!

Wow! Incredible food and awesome service. A must visit. Continued success to Amber & Ross, we will see you again soon xx

Visited with my uncle and his wife last night. The food is amazing! Lovely to meet you Amber and Ross.

Great food, lovely owners, awesome vibe! Definitely recommend Aurora if you fancy something a little different, Amber and Ross are great and happy to cater for everyone! Very welcoming!

Colourful, cosy, calm vibes. A home kitchen feel, with delicious array of food. Particularly friendly and helpful service. Purple cheesecake comes highly recommended!

Fabulous food. Will definitely be returning.

Had a really delicious meal here for lunch today. All 3 of us had different dishes and we all enjoyed the freshly cooked, incredibly tasty food.

Came here as a big group of us and tried every dish on the menu. We were impressed that everything tasted amazing! Service was great too. Definitely save space for the Ube Cheesecake for dessert, that was delicious.

Amazing, authentic Filipino comfort food, lovely drinks, and a great atmosphere! Definitely worth the journey, even if we don't live in Shepton Mallet. A must-go for anyone who wants to try Filipino food, with some veggie and vegan alternatives. They've got a new summer menu as well, so lovely, fresh options! We had the Aurora's OG lumpia, the Humba, and the Chicken Inasal. Plus some lovely sides: the grilled corn and the spicy pineapple salad. They're also very good with allergies and accommodating for any needs. They have a lovely selection of cocktails with Filipino liquors and mocktails as well. Must book though, as we found out (when we got there, as we booked in advance) that they were fully booked for the evening. Side note, they do offer a pick-up service as well, but you need to book in a slot, as they have a small-ish kitchen and fit the take-away options around their seatings. Definitely check it out!

Lovely food great atmosphere well recommended

What a great restaurant in lovely Town Street. Super service and truly delicious food

Beautiful food my first time trying it I loved it. Also the owners are so welcoming and friendly the place has great atmosphere

Wonderful delicious homely food. Very good value. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

What a fabulous evening! Great food, service and a chilled, relaxed lovely atmosphere. Thank you ❤️🙏

Sooo delicious and the owners are just lovely. Restaurant was full, menu really exciting and the place looked great. Five star

Wow wow wow. This is such a gem of a restaurant! We headed down from Bristol to feast here for my partner's birthday. They have a vegan pork crackling style starter that is truly unbelievable. The mains were stunning and the cocktails were also brilliant. What a treasure of a place for Shepton Mallet!

Ate for the first time last night and the food was excellent and the couple that run it couldn't have been more welcoming I would definitely go again

Had our first delicious meal here last night. It was such a stylish and cosy setting and the food was wonderful. We ate without even thinking of taking photos, it was that tasty! It had a really authentic feel. The flavours really reminded me of South East Asian food I was prepared by my grandmother when I was young, flavours I have never found in a restaurant in this country before. Feel really lucky to have those in our little town. Thank you Amber and Ross.

We had an amazing night. Intimate, great service and amazing food. Thank you.

The best takeaway we've ever had. We had all the vegan options and they were all absolutely delicious. So fresh and tasty. 100% reccomend

Came here with some friends from Dorset, Best Filipino food place I’ve been too hands down with amazing drinks, great price, Amber and the team are lovely, place has a wonderful atmosphere and is highly attentive to guests, cannot fault it at all, would highly recommend

Lovely little restaurant. Very nicely decorated, lots of little touches everywhere. Extremely friendly staff and delicious food. We really enjoyed it. Quite a gem. Highly recommended

Wonderful food and lovely service. We especially enjoyed the Lumpia the Filipino spring rolls.

Brilliant food and a beautiful intimate space. Throughly recommend sharing a portion of each of the Lumpia every time, they are so good I’d even do it if dining solo…

FANTASTIC! Cosy little restaurant at the bottom of the high street. Super friendly staff, very reasonable prices. And the food was outstanding. We'll definitely be back!

Fabulous asset to Shepton Mallet. Food was amazing, as was the service and great value for money! We will be back for sure! Well done Am we and Ross!

Best Cuisine in Shepton! Quantity and quality far beyond our high expectation. Could not recommend enough.

What a gem of a restaurant. Very welcoming atmosphere, excellent service and the food was second to none. Never had Filipino food before but really loved every bite. You won't regret eating at Aurora's Kusina!

I highly recommend this place. You can feel the love and dedication given to every detail and the service and attention from Amber and Ross couldn't be better. I first knew about them after visiting Tapestry brewery and they had a pop up there. Ever since I have tried their food in various occasions and I was never disappointed. The food is delicious and tasty. My favourite is the chicken adobo but they have different options including vegan. If you are looking for soul food in a nice atmosphere this is a must. Good luck Amber and Ross!

Amber and Ross were very friendly and welcoming and gave us an absolutely fantastic meal - everything was super tasty. Highly recommended!

What an incredible addition to Shepton Mallet! Amber and Ross have created a beautiful space with even more beautiful food.

Toe curlingly good comfort food!!! Well worth a visit A.G xxx

What a lovely place! The food was delicious. Owners are very nice and the atmosphere is fabulous. I had veggie spring rolls and bbq pork. I would recommend to anyone.

It’s the sort of place I’m always searching for…beautiful food made in a cosy environment with exceptional service. Wholesome, fresh and full of flavour. You can literally taste the love and history in the dishes. So excited to have found this gem! Thank you Amber and Ross, what a special thing you’ve created. Already planning our next trip!

Fabulous atmosphere and food with great flavours including banana ketchup! Well done on your new restaurant - we'll be back.

Absolutely delicious food! Highly recommended and just what Shepton needs! Would highly recommend!

Amazing vibe and amazing food, had such a lovely experience on the opening night, and in our little town of Shepton!! Exactly what we need in this town! Will definitely be back (several times a week) delicious vegan options and great selection of drinks!! 5 stars!!!