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It’s Not Just Porridge, It’s ‘Lugaw-tastic’!

Looking for a warm and comforting bowl of porridge? You might want to check out Alex Lugawan and Sizzling, located at 17 M.H. Del Pilar St., 1600 Pasig City—a well-known lugawan spot among the Pasigueños. Their diner offers a classic porridge that will surely satisfy your cravings.

Alex Lugawan was established in 1974 under the ownership of Mang Alex, which soon became their family business and has been ongoing for 50 years. Their porridge is claimed to be the tastiest yet most affordable lugaw in town! This is the reason why many people keep revisiting their diner. When it comes to their bestsellers, their "Lugaw Overload," along with their "sizzling dishes," are considered the blockbusters of this diner. They offer various versions of Lugaw, ensuring you'll never run out of options, allowing you to choose the porridge of your choice.

Their diner has also been featured on social media, which gave them the opportunity to attract customers from different places. Besides their famous porridge, they also have other dishes available, such as "Silog," which is also one of their in-demand meals that customers frequently line up for, especially during lunchtime.

The overall dining experience was good. Their service is excellent, and the staff is friendly and welcoming to customers! Their lugaw is somehow extraordinary while maintaining the classic taste of porridge. The warm and thick consistency and the sticky rice are perfectly made, just how we like it. Alex Lugawan diner did a great job of satisfying customers with budget-friendly meals. It is surely worth the hype, as it suits our preference, especially in classic lugaw! Now, would you give Alex Lugawan a try?

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Do You Feel Hot? CHARING'S It's getting hot, which means summer is coming! Are you craving something cold and sweet, with a variety of toppings? Well, worry no more because here in Pasig Palengke, you will find the most famous and special Halo-Halo at Charing's Food Court. But—ohh!—you also want other meriendas? Fear not, because they also offer mami, palabok, lugaw, and tokwa't baboy. The popularity of Charing's food place has made other well-known people try their food, like Vico Sotto (the Mayor of Pasig City) and Ninong Ry (one of the best chefs and food bloggers). If you are quite distant from Pasig Palengke, Charing's offers delivery services from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday to Sunday. When we visited Charing's, we decided to try their renowned halo-halo and palabok. Upon reaching the dining area, we encountered a large crowd, leading to a lengthy wait to place our order. The line was long, and the food preparation was slow, which tested our patience. However, once we tasted their special halo-halo, it was clear that the wait was worthwhile and the price was justified. This unique dessert offered a delightful blend of flavors and textures, generously adorned with a variety of toppings, creating a visual feast and elevating the dessert to an extraordinary level, ensuring a thoroughly enjoyable and satisfying experience. We can confidently assert that Charing's eatery is worthwhile, primarily due to its renowned halo-halo and the other dishes we sampled. Charing's special halo-halo holds a special place in the hearts of many Pasigueños solely because of its different sizes, which come with different prices. So why not try it now to experience the sweet and cold taste of summer at Charing's Food Court?!

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“Panaderia Dimas-Alang—The Oldest Bakery in the Philippines”

Dimas-Alang. Some might remember it as the pen name of our mighty national hero, Rizal. But here in Pasig, it is known as the bakery that stood strong for a century, surviving wars and calamities.

Panaderia Dimas-Alang is a bakery located at Mabini St., Pasig City. It is known for its century-long standing business and traditional way of baking bread through a “pugon,” a wood-fire oven. The history of Dimas-Alang traces back to the early 1900s when it was established. It was first named Dos Hermanos Panaderia, now known as Panaderia Dimas-Alang. It is considered the oldest bakery in the Philippines.

This bakery offers a variety of bread and pastry dishes. From birthday cakes to traditional and historical breads, they offer bread from different timelines and backgrounds. Their bestseller, named “Hindi Ko Akalain,” is a crunchy square biscuit with a unique flavor that gives off a crunch you’ve never heard before.

Today, our team decided to test the myths and the legends. We wanted to know if Panaderia Dimas-Alang lives up to the name that they have established for a century. And so, we headed to the infamous panaderia to try their bestseller. Is it worth the hype? Or is it a hard pass?

Our team got our hands on the goods, and when we finally tasted them, these are the only things we can say:

There is a unique feeling once you bite the biscuit. Once it breaks in your mouth, it starts to melt, and the taste—you can savor every bit of it!

For only ₱75.00, you can enjoy a heavily packed biscuit that will surely fill your stomach, keeping you full for several hours!

Concerning the taste, it makes a good snack. You can enjoy a biscuit that melts in your mouth once you bite it, making it one of the unique features of this food.

Finally, we can affirm that Panaderia Dimas-Alang’s bestseller is worth the hype and a bang for the buck! With the food and service that Dimas-Alang offered us, we can see why it has maintained its business for over a century. Time awaits—head over to Dimas-Alang and try their most authentic goods! Feel the history in your mouth as you take a bite of the century-old recipe of bread. (c) - Photo 1: philstar.com