Honestly we came here for lunch because the first 2 food trucks I really wanted to try didn't work out so well LOL. My coworker was sick of driving us around so they decided on going to a place they already know and love... Lanie's.
This was my first time here. I heard there's always a line, but we got there pretty late, (about 30 minutes til closing) and there was no line! A few items were already wiped from the board. I actually wasn't going to get anything until my coworker offered to buy me a plate. Since I wasn't expecting on eating anything because I already had home lunch, I reluctantly decided on the mini chicken adobo (I couldn't make up my mind). After I did order, I wanted the pastele and gandule rice, but I figured I could get it next time.
By the look of the truck and where they're located, you really wouldn't think much of the food (just an observation of course); however by actually giving it a try, the food was really good. Multiple people have told me that nothing is bad here.
I wouldn't say service is top notch because when I asked for lumpia earlier, they just shook their head. I had to ask, "so is that a no?" and they shook their head again lol. It didn't bother me a whole lot, but hey the food speaks for itself I guess! They made our plates pretty quick. I also got some mochi balls to-go!
I was starving and couldn't wait so I ate the mochi balls during the ride back to the office and wow, for just a $1 it is sooo good. Not too sweet, but sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth. I loved the consistency of the mochi. It wasn't too hard or too chewy. You get 4 decent sized mochi balls for $1! Talk about a deal.
We got back to the office and I was shocked at how good my chicken adobo was. At first glance I wasn't hoping for much, but when I took that first bite, it reminded me of when my dad would cook adobo for me. There wasn't enough rice-to-chicken ratio, but the chicken was soft and tender and the flavor was amazing. It's a perfect comfort food for me. My coworker also shared her pork sari sari with me and that was also good! I can't compare it to a lot because I don't eat pork sari sari as much as adobo.
Overall, it definitely lives up to the saying "everything is good here." You also can't beat the prices! I can't wait to try other daily specials as well as get my hands on that gandule rice! I also heard Tuesdays are lechon kawali days so you know I'll be back! read more