Why it was named after the famous Chinese leader, was the probably the reason why I got curious with Kong Kee's Pancit Sun Yat Sen. The first time I read about it (online), I already felt the lure to try this "strangely-new-to-me" named noodle dish.
Pretending to be ignorant, I asked the waiter "What's this Pancit Sun Yat Sen?" to which he replied, "Bale, pancit ini sya." I could have replied, "Really? I have no idea whatsoever", but just asked what's on top. He said, "Pork, shrimps, squids, meatballs plus assorted vegetables". Seemed like an overload.
And indeed it was fully loaded when it came. I almost covered all the angles when I took photos but was surprised when I was about to eat. It came with yellow noodles, so vivid; it can be seen for miles (lol). Again I brought out my camera and had another photo session.It tasted good but nothing spectacular. It was worth the price (PhP 70 pesos half order, PhP 115 for full) since they didn't shortchange you the serving size.I guess this topping combo is the one referred to by "Sun Yat Sen" since I saw on the menu that they also have Bihon Sun Yat Sen.
Another curiosity satisfied, and it seems I have more to discover about Kong Kee and why it's a favorite Chinese restaurant in Iloilo City, then and now.