Lugawan sa Pasong Tamo

Rice Porridge in its many variations- my go to comfort food is one of its simplest form: plain rice porridge with kusahos bits on top (marinated, dried, then fried and shredded beef). This has helped me get through fevers and headaches. On a casual night out with my friends last week, I happen to eat at one of the more visited 'hangover-cure' goto establishment in Makati. 

E: So anong pinagkaiba ng lugaw sa goto?

R: Goto is a variation of lugaw.

Manong: May lamang loob sa goto.

Sadly, our goto special only came with egg and kinuhusan (fat rendered till its oil comes out and all that's left is..fried pork fat: crispy and salty). So yesterday, I prodded manong to visit the lugawan that was recommended by pedicab driver. It's a common stop for commuters- apparent in the nearby establishments. You've got the Generic Pharmacy, MCDO, Jollibee, Dunkin Donuts and 711. The small neighborhood also houses a lot of affordable, familiar food.

The place is accessible by jeepney. Its a jeepney ride from Guadalupe Station (MRT), one of the longer stretch of Pasong Tamo near Sta. Ana (Manila) area.

Lugawan sa Pasong Tamo (serves affordable goto)

The tokwa't baboy was served a bit cold. I'd skip this one and instead go for the freshly fried lumpia toge.

 Conversation with ate:
A: Ano order mo?
E: Ate isang goto. Ano po ba laman niya?
A: Mga lamang loob (shows me the contents). Eto tuwalya, puso..
E: Ate pano kung papadagdag ko na rin ng itlog.
A: Hindi na yun goto, lugaw na yun.
...Dumbfounded that I can't have egg on the goto. I just settled on my seat with Mountain Dew and tokwa.

Try asking for kuya to serve you the freshly cooked tokwa. That's one big slab of pork skin.

 They're open till the wee hours. Dine in with your fellow night owls. 

Php30 goto, tokwa't baboy and mountain dew. Plus they're very generous with the garlic bits.

They have an assortment of condiments on the side. Patis, pepper, toyo't suka't sili combo

Lugawan sa Pasong Tamo

Among the other places you can eat is the tapsilogan in fron of Lugawan sa Pasong Tamo. They have an assortment of the usual Pinoy breakfast fares.

 A few blocks ahead (before MCDO), you will see this barbecue stands with people lining up to order grilled meat in all its assortment. (baticulon, atay, isaw, chicken parts and pork).