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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...

Mom Violy's Craving at Rustica Restaurant in Cabanatuan City


The last time Mom Voily ate at Rustica Restaurant in Cabanatuan City was year 2020.

Many of us haven't travelled during the pandemic giving us opportunity to go back to the place we grew up.

I was able to see my cousin Jaworski. He was able to tour us around while notice there are new developments in the area.

Mom Violy's typical food she craves for are the following dishes.

Sinigang na Baka na may Litid 450.00 pesos ($8.33)

 

Satanghon Guisado 225.00 pesos ($4.17)

Pinakbet 250.00 pesos ($4.63)

Carmina had requested to try something new Fish Fillet Sweet and Sour for 350.00 pesos ($6.48).

The changes I've notice is the menu is different.





Everyone was too busy catching up. Carmina took pictures.








The Filipino dishes remain to taste the same. Being with family and friends made it even special.

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