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...
Carmina had a family member who was the one who introduced Sugi Japanese Restaurant to her five years ago. We used to dine there every time there was a special occasion. Upon entering on the left side there will be someone to assist you asking how many you are, so they have found a table for you. I suggest if you are a lot, you can call ahead and make a reservation. After entering five years later you notice the decoration and the menu has upgraded. Looking at the menu got me so confused good thing the server was able to explain it to us. Mom Violy's common Japanese food is always the chicken teriyaki bento box. The person helping us said they have items off the menu. Mom Violy was able to get her favorite chicken teriyaki bento box includes with Japanese rice and miso soup. Mom Violy also wanted some sushi, yet she cannot remember what she had ordered. Elle and her friend Esa shared mixed vegetable tempura and sushi that had eel. I am not sure what the name of sushi is....