It was indeed coming from our relatives who lived in the year of 1950's that Ma Mon Luk was famous because of its "mami" and "siopao". Like anyone or anything which becomes famous, their brightness may fade slowly.
There are only 2 remaining branches of Ma Mon Luk in Metro Manila, which is at its original space in Quiapo, Manila and one in Quezon Avenue in Quezon City.
I was curious on how great the 'mami' is since it is shown at some TV shows featuring it and bragging of its being famous from the past years.
The restaurant's interior was not air-conditioned like the old days, where the fresh air from outside could be felt. The marble tables are still present and even the cooks from the old days are still working with them. The place was seems nostalgic for those who eats here during their youthful years. Pictures of local famous stars who have eaten here are also displayed on the walls right after you entered the premises.
The 'siopao' was visually hand-made since the folds of the dough could be seen from its outside covering. It was packed and fully loaded with filling of your choice.
The 'mami' was described by my father like it was a soaked pair of socks because of its pungent smell and looks. Indeed, it was a different one from the others. I can't describe how it tasted like, it was not good nor bad after all but since it was prepared like during those times. Hygiene maybe is a big factor in their preparation because when I was slurping for its soup, a not so appetite friendly 'crushed' fly was floating in my soup. I was not even half-way of what I am eating, so my Uncle managed my soup to be replaced. From the looks of who prepared the soup, he was hesitant to replaced it because I already consumed it.
The restaurant's interior was not air-conditioned like the old days, where the fresh air from outside could be felt. The marble tables are still present and even the cooks from the old days are still working with them. The place was seems nostalgic for those who eats here during their youthful years. Pictures of local famous stars who have eaten here are also displayed on the walls right after you entered the premises.Their menu is limited to not more than 10 viands per type so that they could still served the perfect dishes like the old times.
The 'siopao' was visually hand-made since the folds of the dough could be seen from its outside covering. It was packed and fully loaded with filling of your choice.The 'mami' was described by my father like it was a soaked pair of socks because of its pungent smell and looks. Indeed, it was a different one from the others. I can't describe how it tasted like, it was not good nor bad after all but since it was prepared like during those times. Hygiene maybe is a big factor in their preparation because when I was slurping for its soup, a not so appetite friendly 'crushed' fly was floating in my soup. I was not even half-way of what I am eating, so my Uncle managed my soup to be replaced. From the looks of who prepared the soup, he was hesitant to replaced it because I already consumed it.When it was replaced, I still ate it since I was still starving. I forgot to take a picture of the one with a fly because we are in a hurry because it was already getting late. c",)
yummy!