Pancit ng taga-Malabon - Manila, Philippines

Before 1965, this family was involved in fishing and patis making. No one ever thought of establishing eateries until Jose, the eldest son was assigned to the parish of Marikina. In that municipality, Jose saw the potential of the residents in shoemaking, which was then an infant industry. He joined the mayor, late Osmundo de Guzman and several key people in organizing the first major trade fair in the area. Several shoe stalls were set and being involved in the organizations themselves, Rosa and cousin saw the need for a food booth. They established a food corner, sold “pancit bame” and thereby introduced the townspeople to the dish they started to call “Pancit ng Taga Malabon”. After the fair, the residents loved the special noodle dish so much that they ordered from Rosa and  

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cousin for special gatherings. Because of the food response from the people and the numerous orders, Rosa decided to open a small restaurant along the parish (side) church. Take home food were placed in native bilao of varying sizes.