Nono’s Comfort Kitchen takes pride in serving delicious, no-frills, and satisfying comfort food that will keep guests coming back.
Nono’s Comfort Kitchen features an international menu composed mainly of simple, heartwarming, and delicious comfort food that beckons guests to return. On top of savory selections, the desserts at Nono’s are also noteworthy.
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| Roasted Beef Belly |
Nono’s Comfort Kitchen: Truly Heartwarming
Our experience at Nono’s
We rarely got to try Nono’s but we were glad that we were able to before the pandemic happened. You see, Khris and I have been planning to eat at Nono’s for several months but we never got the time to do so because things in both our offices got really busy.
The restaurant has always caught my attention because I usually see it whenever I go to Three Central. From the outside, it looked like a classy restaurant. Nevertheless, it exudes a warm and inviting aura. In fact, it is usually filled with groups of diners during lunchtime.
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| Dinner date at Nono's |
Furthermore, we have not been on a date for so long, that was why we wanted to eat out somewhere special and Valentine’s Day was the perfect excuse to do so. As such, we finally decided to have dinner at Nono’s. However, that date had to be pushed back again for another week because we wanted to avoid the “dating” crowd. Never did we imagine that it would be our last date during the old normal before the COVID-19 pandemic happened.
Nono’s is, thus, one of the restaurants that will probably hold a special place in our memory. It was a happy memory that we hope to relive again.
Anyway, that instance served to emphasize an age-old tenet that we often disregard and that is to never take things for granted again. If you want to do or try something, do it now. Live your life like today is your last day. Then again, it’s better said this way – live your life to the fullest.
4 things that we liked about Nono’s
Our overall experience at Nono’s was excellent and unforgettable. Aside from the nostalgia of that last date, Nono’s left nothing but a good impression on us.
Here are 4 reasons why we would always come back to Nono’s given the opportunity to do so:
1. Delicious food
Nono’s is best known for its delicious food. In fact, many of our colleagues have recommended that we try Nono’s.
For our dinner date, we ordered Fried Truffle Cheese Wontons (Php185, five pieces in a serving) for the appetizer, French Onion Soup (Php255), Roasted Beef Belly (Php595), Shrimp El Diablo pasta (Php445), and a slice of Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion (Php175).
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| Fried truffle cheese wontons |
The Fried Truffle Cheese Wontons are the perfect appetizer. These are mozzarella and cheddar cheese wrapped in wontons. These are then fried and drizzled with honey and truffle oil. The rich flavors of the cheese are made even more savory with the addition of truffle oil.
The sweetness of the honey, meanwhile, perfectly balances the slightly salty and creamy taste of the cheese and truffle oil. Honestly, the Fried Cheese Wontons are what I was most excited about and it did not disappoint. I could munch on those perfectly crunchy and cheesy wontons endlessly.
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| French onion soup |
We also had French onion soup. Honestly, it was my first time to try proper French onion soup. Nono’s version is slow-cooked, caramelized onions in broth, topped with sourdough, and melted mozzarella cheese. It looked beautiful when it arrived, we almost did not know how to begin consuming it. Anyway, we did so by working through the melted cheese on top. It was also good; the flavors are well-balanced and the warm soup is the perfect companion on a cold, rainy day.
The Roasted Beef Belly is another dish that I was really excited about. It looked beautiful when it arrived on our table – three slices of slow-roasted USDA beef belly, drizzled with balsamic glaze, and served with horseradish cream, and mashed potatoes.
The meat was really tender and easily yielded to our forks. It was also juicy, and the smoky and slightly caramelized edges of the beef have added a depth of flavor to each bite. If we did not order so much, I would have this with rice.
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| Roasted beef belly with mashed potatoes |
The meat was really tender and easily yielded to our forks. It was also juicy, and the smoky and slightly caramelized edges of the beef have added a depth of flavor to each bite. If we did not order so much, I would have this with rice.
We wanted to have seafood with our meal but we felt like fish plates would be too much, so we ordered Shrimp El Diablo. This is pan-roasted shrimp with chili pepper flakes, garlic, onion, and red capsicum tossed in olive oil and tomato-herb sauce. You can also never go wrong with this pasta dish. The shrimp is smoky and juicy and went well with the lightly spicy sauce. This one is a complete meal on a plate.
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| Shrimp El Diablo |
On a different occasion, I tried the Grilled Pork Chop (Php465). This is one comfort food that I would also recommend at all times. This meat lover’s delight is a juicy, one-inch thick grilled boneless pork chop, topped with lemon and herbed butter, and served with mashed potatoes.
The meat is juicy and flavorful, despite being cooked well throughout. The mashed potatoes were the perfect sides; I was completely satisfied with the fragrant and buttery potatoes. But if you want this with rice, go ahead and order a cup.
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| Porkchop |
The meat is juicy and flavorful, despite being cooked well throughout. The mashed potatoes were the perfect sides; I was completely satisfied with the fragrant and buttery potatoes. But if you want this with rice, go ahead and order a cup.
For our dessert, we just had to try the popular Nono’s Chocolate Oblivion. Rich, moist, and chocolatey, it was the perfect dessert to cap a beautiful meal. I just wished that I ordered coffee to go with it.
2. Notable dessert selection
If you love desserts, then you will like it at Nono’s. They do not have an extensive selection of desserts but the ones that they have are enough to satisfy your sweet tooth such as Cookie Skillet a la Mode, ice cream sandwich, and a slice of the day.
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| A slice of Nono's Chocolate Oblivion |
Nono’s also sell cakes, either whole or by the slice. Some cakes are available in-store while other cake flavors are through pre-orders only. If you are pre-ordering cakes, Nono’s needs five days to prepare the cake.
3. Cozy ambiance
One thing that drew me to Nono’s was its cozy-looking interiors. This particular branch at Three Central does not boast of a large floor area; it’s actually just a small space that is perfect for intimate gatherings.
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| The interiors of Nono’s Comfort Kitchen |
You can even eat here alone and not feel too conspicuous because there are small tables that are good for two people only. During the day, the restaurant is bright because it has big windows that let the natural light in.
4. Friendly and efficient restaurant staff
Finally, what is good comfort food if it not complemented with impeccable service? Bad experience, most likely. The restaurant staff is courteous and welcoming. You can ask them for their recommendations and they will not make you feel like you are senseless. It’s really the small and simple details that matter, like repeating your orders again to ensure that they did not miss anything to providing suggestions on serving the slice of cake after our meal.
Nono’s Branches
If you do want to check Nono’s out in the future, the following is their complete list of branches. You may also want to give your preferred branch a call to reserve a table.
UP TOWN CENTER
Address: Level 1, Phase 1B, U.P. Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Telephone numbers: (02) 7958-5713 and 0906 2462096
Schedule: Mon: Closed, Tue - Sun: 11am - 8pm
THE PODIUM
Address: Second Level, The Podium Mall, 12 ADB ave. Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.
Telephone numbers: (02) 8637-5147 and 0956 4125799
Schedule: Mon: Closed, Tue - Thu: 11am - 7pm, and Fri to Sun: 10am - 8pm
THREE CENTRAL
Address: G/F, Three Central, Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
Telephone numbers: (02) 7901-6748 and 0906 4945587
Schedule: Mon - Fri: 10am - 7pm
FESTIVAL MALL
Address: Upper Ground Floor, Expansion Wing, Festival Mall, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Telephone numbers: (02) 8247 7980 and 0966 8025783
Schedule: Mon: Closed, Tues - Sun: 11am - 7pm
GLORIETTA
Address: L/G Glorietta 2, Glorietta Complex, Ayala Center, Makati City
Telephone numbers: (02) 7900-1225 and 0927 0288162
Schedule: Mon: Closed, Tue - Sun: 11am - 8pm
NUVALI
Address: G/F Solenad 3, Building E, Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Telephone numbers: (049) 258-0539 and 0927 0241435
Schedule: Mon: Closed, Tue - Sun: 11am - 7pm
AYALA MALLS MANILA BAY (Temporarily Closed)
Address: Ground Floor, Phase 1, Abueva Entrance Diosdado Macapagal Blvd, cor. Aseana Ave, Paranaque City
Telephone numbers: (02) 7373-6981 and 0917 8147004
Schedule: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 9pm, and Fri - Sun: 10am - 10pm
HIGH STREET SOUTH
Address: G/F, 26th St. High Street South Tower 1, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Telephone numbers: (02) 8260-5476 and 0956 9121364
Schedule: Mon - Sun: 9am - 8pm
Other important information to keep in mind
Here is some more important information that you might want to keep in mind when dining at Nono’s:
1. While a reservation is not required, you might want to give your preferred branch a call to gauge the number of diners in the time slot that you like.
2. Nono's features a Kids' menu, so that's a good enough reason to eat here with your family.
2. Nono's features a Kids' menu, so that's a good enough reason to eat here with your family.
2. Credit cards, debit cards, and senior citizen discount cards are accepted at Nono’s.
Epilogue
We sure had a wonderful time at Nono’s. The food was indeed delicious and heartwarming. In fact, Nono’s is one of the few restaurants that can rightfully claim that it can do comfort food right.
On a different note, we were happy that we pushed through with our dinner date. It’s definitely one happy memory that we would look back to in the old normal.
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Such a wonderful experience ❤️ .you delivered it so good as if we are in that place . Cozy and beautiful ambiance. The food ,wide array of choices to appetizers to main course and dessert.
ReplyDeleteI love dessert so I would definitely enjoy this. I like that Nono’s Comfort Kitchen offers a wide selection of delicious foods, I personally love desserts. Aside from that the ambiance is good and the service is great. It's nice as well that they have kid's meal and several payment options, very convenient.
ReplyDeleteIts really amazing that Nono’s Comfort Kitchen features an international menu composed mainly of simple, heartwarming, and delicious comfort food that beckons guests to return. On top of savory selections, the desserts at Nono’s are also noteworthy. This is a new place to visit that will surely give the best satisfaction and experience. I want to visit this place too.
ReplyDeleteDone reading this blog po. Talagang Ang ganda po dito sa NONO’S COMFORT KITCHEN sure na masasarap ang mga foods Nila and ang daming pagpipilian din. I really love their ambiance din Ang ganda 🥰 So nice din dahil they have Friendly and efficient restaurant staff. I really want to visit this restaurant and try their foods 😊
ReplyDeleteSo nice naman po nitong NONO'S COMFORT KITCHEN, Napakaganda po ng ambiance nila at Napaka ganda din po ng kanilang serbisyo, Bukod pa dun sobrang sasarap pa ng Mga foods nila at madami kapang pwedeng mapag pilian na Siguradong magugustuhan talaga nating lahat ito. Worth it to visit po talaga. 🥰 Sana soon mabigyan din ako ng chance na makapag visit Dito. 😍
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely must Visit this Nice And Cool Place Daddy Ivan, Sa Reviews Mo palang Makikita Na Agad na Highly Recommended po talaga, The Relaxing Ambiance, that All Kinds of Food na Sobrang Sasarap at Dami ng Serving, at yung mga Staff na Sobrang Kindness, mas Super Exciting at Interesting to Try this, Surely Hindi ka Manghihinayang at sulit na sulit anf Ibabayad Mo...
ReplyDeleteThis is so wow 👌👌❤ look so yummy tlga ng mga food and dessert mommy and daddy.. worth to try this Restaurant 😋😋🥰🥰 thanks for sharing
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