Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce. Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...
The last time we had dined inside New City Food House was year 2018 with someone who had introduced us the restaurant. Ever since Mom Violy likes eating their food since it is very affordable. There are meals that are Chinese or Filipino dishes. Upon entering New City Food House there was some customers inside as well Grab riders waiting to pick up the orders. Menu was handed to us waiting for Mom Violy to place her order. Mom Violy started off with Beef Mami Noodle Soup for 190.00 pesos ($3.28). Mom Violy ordered Ampalaya con Carne for 156.00 pesos ($2.69). Carmina's favorite is Sizzling Chicken for 357.00 pesos ($6.16). I would always request to have the fried chicken on the side. Mom Violy's favorite is the Crab Omelet for 147.00 pesos ($2.53). Fried Rice for 59.00 pesos ($1.02). Just to let you know ahead of time the serving is big enough to fill up along your companion. Or else you have a lot of leftover food to take home with you being wrapped up inside a plastic bag a...