Pampanga| My Lola Nor's

happened on September 17, 2016

the facade with ample parking space

It's a long planned food trip down North with dear friends for the whole day.  One dear friend C is from Angeles City so she's familiar with the "must dine" places.  Fortunately this plan finally came into reality after a year of planning and unfortunately the person who is so keen for this was unable to join.  Destiny has its own way.

It just took us 1.5 hours from NLEX to Mabalacat for our first destination. 

We started with a late breakfast in My Lola Nor's.  C is so excited about this place since the owner is her friend and they have transferred to a new location.  The place is on-going renovation while still open for business.  It is an old home converted to a dining area.  Most of the decor here are memorabilia.

First agenda is to roam the whole place and the owner is so gracious in accommodating and touring as around.  The owner is a master of many sorts - designing, decorating and even planting.  There are lots of healthy wild plants.  The can instantly calm the senses.  The interiors is an eye candy.

We started with the rooms, the back garden and 2nd floor.  The owner has an eye for details and art.  Each room was divided and named after colors - blue, green, pink and brown.

the pink room

the blue room

the brown room

There is also a private room for rent in the ground floor, which can accommodate at least 10 people.

The back garden is an alfresco setting with lots and lots of plants.  They are planning to turn this garden into a wedding garden reception.

The second floor is still a work in progress also.  We enjoyed this little corner where you can sit like a queen. We also have a demo of how sansrival cakes are being prepared.

lobby on the second floor

how to prepare the sansrival

the queen and julalays

ready for freezing

Then we ordered some of their best sellers.  The owner left us when the order arrive.  Here they are:

super affordable food

a must - batirol shake

batirol cheesecake

I love everything on the table.  It instantly reminds me of my grandmother's cooking, who is also a Kapampangan. The food and the way they were cooked  brought back childhood memories. 

He also gave as a sampler, the empanadita, a tart with yemma filling. 

I'm giving three thumbs up for this restaurant - the ambiance, parking space, food, service and price.  I'm looking forward in coming back with the family when it's completely renovated.