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Great Location, but Needs Flavor Boost
We stopped by Lumpia Avenue because it’s conveniently located near the Asian store. We went inside and ordered to-go. Overall, the experience was okay, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
• Lumpia (4/5): It was freshly cooked, hot, and still crispy by the time we got home.
• Palabok (3/5): The portion was generous, but it was quite bland and lacked the savory flavor you expect from a good palabok. Here’s a funny (but unfortunate) story: When we walked in, I noticed a fly sitting on top of one of the trays of food. I thought it was in the spaghetti, so in my mind, I decided to avoid that and go with the palabok instead. I went to use the restroom first, then came back and placed the order. Later, while eating at home, we were almost halfway through the palabok when I looked back at a photo I had taken earlier and that’s when I realized it was actually the palabok that had the fly. Oops… too late 😅
• Halo-Halo (2/5): It was a good size, but it was overly sweet. It was mostly sago, which didn’t add much variety or balance to the halo-halo. It was missing the mix of ingredients that usually make it refreshing and enjoyable.
In total, I’d give Lumpia Avenue 3 out of 5 stars. It’s still a new restaurant, and I hope they continue to improve,especially with flavor and food handling. The staff was friendly, and the location is convenient.
