Research Paper Lomi
Research Paper Lomi
Research Paper Lomi
Batangas Lomi
Anthropology Professor
I. Introduction
Lomi or Pancit Lomi is a Filipino dish made with a variety of thick fresh egg
more texture. Because of its popularity at least in the eastern part of Batangas,
specifically in Lipa, there are as many styles of cooking lomi as there are eateries,
panciterias or restaurants offering the dish There are quite numerous lomi houses
scattered just around the vicinity of Lipa and the researchers went to three different
restaurants to gather information and history where and how lomi started.
who came to live in Lipa City, became so fond of cooking lomi for his mahjong
friends. His lomi tasted so good that he became known for it. With his wife Natalia,
they put up Lipa City Panciteria in A. Mabini Street which the first ever lomi house
in the city. The tender noodles and the kikiam and meatball toppings made Kim
Eng’s lomi so enticing that Lipeños fell in love with his cooking. Kim Eng was not
selfish with his cooking techniques. In fact, he shared his way of cooking lomi to
other people who eventually established their own lomi houses around the city.
Fifteen years later, Kim Eng’s family had another Lipa City Panciteria in Kap.
Simeon Luz Street that housed their Super Lomi, Super Chami, and Toasted
Canton among their other noodle dishes. Their children — Shirley, Gary, Jonathan,
Grace, and Minnie — helped out in running their business. Gary is the one who
The objectives of this study is to identify and discover the origin and history
with the clients. One very important factor in aiming for a successful business is
the costumers. Lomi house is one of the most common businesses in Lipa, for it
originated in Batangas. Many of it lasted and became popular but some didn’t
customer. Most lomi house owners might use the same method of cooking but they
differ in their style and recipe. What could be the best recipe of lomi batangas that