Center Miki Factory - Luisiana

The halo halo and chami are the best options we had. Their sandwiches are huge and yummy and also good for two. I only suggest they focus more on greeting people arriving at the resto. The counter is a bit crowded with servers chatting while...i tried to think of what to order. Maybe a customer service training might help.

I've heard good reviews about this place, so I gave it a shot yesterday. As expected, there were a lot of people since it's Pahiyas. Nonetheless, they provided a good service (servers were very polite). A follow up may be needed, though. I asked for...a glass of ice twice before they were able to serve it. I ordered chamie and halo-halo. I am about to finish the dessert before eating the main dish. Their halo-halo is creamy, but a bit sweet (serving is reasonable). Chamie, on the other hand, tasted okay (nothing spectacular). The place is nice (interiors), though it may be small for the big crowd. I think they need to allot time in cleaning (including the restroom), since I saw cockroaches (small though) on the table and in the counter.

As a Lucbanin myself, Center Miki Factory or Old Center Panciteria still serves the best pancit Lucban/habhab. They have really mastered the art of cooking this local favorite in such a way that the noodles are firm, flavorful, and not oily. They are also very...generous with the garnishing which includes slices of lechon, liver, carrots, sayote, pechay, and onion rings. Pancit Lucban is best eaten with some spicy vinegar. Another must-try in the restaurant is their Chami. This has been our family’s favorite because of its perfect sweet-spicy sauce. It is heaven in every noodle strand! I believe one secret why the restaurant stands out is its ability to preserve the quality of its noodles and their way of cooking. There is nothing fancy about their dishes but it is because of this simplicity which is why diners like me keep coming back to the original home of the pancit hab-hab.

Pride of Lucban. The serving of pancit includes a miki type of noodle, and instead of the usual vegetables, they include petchay, sayote, and a serving of vinegar. I also bought miki products as pasalubong to my family.

We decided to try this restaurant because we were looking for a local, non-commercialized dining experience. It did not disappoint. The meals were affordable, with many options on the menu for around PHP100 (approximately $2 USD) that will leave you full. The staff provided good service and were accommodating, even explaining the different types of noodles available. The variety of dishes was interesting, and we enjoyed trying the Chamie and Habhab. Personally, I preferred the Chamie. This restaurant has been established since 1937 and has proven to be a good choice.