Okay this was the most unsuspecting place to find such cheap, authentic and amazing homestyle Filipino food located inside the South Common Centre Mall!
I was on my lunch break and this plaza was the closest option for food. I was originally going to order shawarma at the pita place out front but I couldn’t justify the prices and left to go walk around. I almost didn’t see Lola Norma’s but I’m glad I kept walking down the hall because this place is definitely a hidden gem!
There were plenty of options to choose from, they have lots of meat based entrees, as well as varying sides (empanadas, lumpia, tortang tolong, etc.) and desserts (puto, turon, cassava cake, etc.) depending on the time of day.
I originally wanted tortang tolong (eggplant omelette) but they were sold out, so I ordered the 2pc combo with rice. My mains being monggo & beef tapa. SO GOOD and piping hot! The monggo had the perfect texture, and the beef tapa literally melts in your mouth. Both portions were packed to the brim and had incredible flavor. Not to mention the portion of rice was ginormous so I actually asked for a half size since I knew I wasn’t going to finish it all. $13 for what could really be split up into two meals if you wanted to.
Bonus points for the service, they’re obviously family owned and they were so kind and offered samples before I chose my item. I would absolutely come back and especially recommend to others who work in the area looking for hot and ready to go food especially if you’re in...
Read moreAlways very pleasant guy at the front taking and giving the orders out. Food is good and affordable also. Highly recommend. Everything freshly made in house. I enjoy the Suman most of all. Not sure of the spelling lol but very tasty. Also very clean. Varieties to choose from and always hot and delicious. I always stop in here when im on the go from one job to the next to grab a delicious affordable fresh meal everytime. My go to place that never disappoints. Always recommend them to my phillipino...
Read moreWould honestly go out of my way for this place any time best crispy fried pork belly I ever had in my life i have tried other places but can never beat this place please never change the recipe or leave lol appreciate your...
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