Luyong Restaurant : Dishes of History

Before the hip restaurants and instagramable dishes the Lilac St. offers there is Luyong, the restaurant that started it all. Opened in the 1950s in Marikina City, Luyong has been serving Cantonese dishes that has been fulfilling the appetites of families and hosting momentous events. From different Pancits to Shanghai, Luyong’s dishes are full of rich stories spiced up with homegrown recipes that are passed thru generations.

Feel of the Orient.

White painted walls adorned with Chinese paintings and golden dragons and red strings dangled all over the place. Luyong’s interiors made the whole place looked oriental, alike with the restaurants in the busy old streets of Binondo to give diners the experience of dining in the old streets of China. With white lights illuminating the whole place, everyone can see the cleanliness and the purity of dishes that Luyong has to offer.

Lumpiang Shanghai and different types of Pancit dishes are their best offerings. Their staple dishes’ distinct taste are just some of the reasons why diners and avid customers keep on coming back. Beside from those fares, Luyong also offers a wide range of oriental dishes which are perfect for families. Luyong’s preservation of recipes, and how they were all cultivated thru times are all the secrets to all the flavors transpire in every dish. It seems every dish has a story to narrate

The Verdict

Luyong restaurant is a perfect place for families and for those who are looking for a place to celebrate their special moments. A food stop best for food wanderers who want to find new narratives of flavors. Although, Luyong serves the same quaint Cantonese dishes that you would see in a regular Fil-Chi restaurant,and serves flavors which are quite inconsistent — that can break your excitement — yet Luyong will implore you with its beautiful garnishes with a zing of the past and great stories etched on their walls. Patrons go to Luyong restaurant not only to dine, but also, to reflect on the solid pillars that made it as one of the pioneer restaurants that put the name of Marikina City as one of the ultimate food hubs in the country.

Sources :
http://www.luyong.ph/