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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

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...

International Women's Day - Lunch at Cabalen Restaurant

 


Mary Ann and Carmina had planned to meet at Ali Mall to hang out. We both invited someone to come with us.

Mary Ann had introduced her friend Janelle to Carmina and Mom Violy. We had clicked so well with her soon we plan to have a road trip in the future.

Mary Ann was the one who had decided to eat at Cabalen a Buffet Restaurant that serves Filipino dishes.

The reason why Mary Ann had picked Cabalen for their alien dish which Carmina doesn't eat. If you know Carmina she doesn't eat that type of food reason why Mary Ann calls it alien.

Here is a short clip food served at Cabalen Restaurant:


For the first time Mom Violy didn't want to take any pictures she was busy eating her lunch.


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Carmina is not selling or advertising for Cabalen Restaurant located in Ali Mall in Cubao, Quezon City.

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