What I particularly love about living near the Tomas Morato area is getting to discover the most unassuming restaurants in the most random ways. I was driving home from work one night and since it was unusually traffic on my usual route, I decided to make a detour that lead me to Lola Idang's. I have always had the notion that any restaurant that's been around for more than 50 years must be good. While I'm not quite sure how long they have been around, I've been told that they're pretty popular in their other branches. Naturally, I had to go for their popular Pansit Malabon. Upon first bite, I knew I found a new favorite. Their version of the well-loved pansit dish is full of flavorful and doesn't skimp on the ingredients. While I prefer my noodles a little softer, there's nothing else I would change. Next time, I'll make sure to be back to taste their other dishes. read more

By the name itself, you can expect to gain a bit if comfort from the selection here. Beginning as a small house along white plains that turned into a makeshift restaurant, it was through Lola Idang's that I was introduced to the concept of craving. Barely passing by it's original location, it was years before I would encounter it's signature fried chicken and garlic rice combination. Each passing year in between being filled as well with fantasies of when I'd be able tot ry it again. With another branch now at Visayas Ave, I've finally bid my longing for it goodbye! So what to try? Though originally a panciteria, what actually stole the show was it's signature fried chicken. Rolled in salt and pepper and deep fried withoutany additional breading, this scrumptious chicken will remind you of Max's yet just slightly better. At 280 pesos for one whole chicken? Their kitchen and poultry supplier better prepare because I may be the reason for chicken's extinction! read more