Lately, I've been really craving for ramen. I was thinking.. Wrong Ramen, Ramen X, Ramen Bar when my mom mentioned that she wanted to try Nomama Artisanal Ramen. So we went there after my final exams which I think was the best time since I can just eat and eat, and enjoy whatever the place has to offer and not worry about any exams the next day.
So here's our Nomama experience...
We arrived at the place 5:30 in the afternoon, without any reservation but we were lucky enough to be accommodated. Still, it's best to have your seats reserved as the the place can only accommodate a few groups. Plus they are only open during these hours:
11:30- am - 2:00 pm and 6 - 10:00 pm (Mon-Sat)
12 noon - 3:00 pm and 6 - 9:30 pm (Sundays)
Nomama's working station...
Since this was our first time, we were all clueless on what to order. But of course, there has to be ramen! Ahhh those ramen on their menu list! I just couldn't wait. The server said that their bestsellers are Nomama Ramen and Wagyu Steak and Onion Ramen. The supervisor was even kind enough to explain to us the menu. He mentioned that Nomama makes use of the very best local and organic products they can source.
What we ordered:
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| Pork gyoza (classic pork and cabbago dumpling), Php 125 |
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| Soft shell crab with buttermilk dressing (crisp soft shell crab, dairy dressing, tomato and cucumber, greens), Php 275 |
I loved this despite the dressing being a bit spicy. If you guys don't know, I am definitely not a fan of anything spicy, but I'd order this all over again!
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| Nomama Ramen Regular (house pork stock, special miso-sesame blend, chashu, tamago), Php 340 |
This is one of their bestsellers. After tasting it, you'd know why. You have the option to order a regular size (Php 340) or a junior size (Php 220). I prefer this over the one I ordered for myself (Wagyu steak and onion ramen) which happens to be their other bestseller.
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| Wagyu steak and onion ramen, triple onion and miso pepper butter Regular (kitayama flank seared with onions, sake and miso butter topped over noodles and served with soubise tonkatso broth), Php 590 |
As you would notice, Wagyu steak and onion ramen is presented on a plate because its soup is served on a separate bowl. This one's good too but I found the Nomama ramen a little more flavorful. Junior size costs Php 390.
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| Nomama seafood (premium, soft shell crab, snapper, prawns, with kobacha, eggplant), Php 360 |
Everything is yummy!
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| chili garlic glazed chicken with soy caramel (roasted free range chicken with chili and garlic glaze, mushroom bok choy stir fry), Php 375 |
This chick surprised me the most! We ordered this last but it's definitely not the least among the things we ordered. It wasn't spicy at all! However, the description says, mushroom bok choy stir fry, and as far as I know, bok choy is a chinese cabbage. Isn't it? But we didn't see or taste any leafy green. Instead, the chicken was served on top of a tasty mashed squash. I'm not sure it was squash but it tasted like one. :)) Regardless, this was my favorite! I wouldn't mind having this for dinner everyday. :)
To sum it up, our Nomama experience was fantastic. I'd go back for the Nomama Ramen, the soft shell crab salad, chili garlic glazed chicken, to try their dessert (desserts are quite interesting!) and most of all, their remarkable, committed staff. Thank you Nomama! No wonder you're hailed as one of Esquire's Best New Restaurants (2013).
Nomama Artisanal Ramen
FSS Building 2
Scout Tuason cor. Scout Castor St.
Laging Handa, Quezon City
Philippines
Business Hours:
11:30- am - 2:00 pm and 6 - 10:00 pm (Mon-Sat)
12 noon - 3:00 pm and 6 - 9:30 pm (Sundays)
Tel No. 921-4913
Love always and all ways,
Shiara
P.S. I failed to ask what Nomama means. Do you guys know? :)
Nomama = "That's it"
ReplyDeleteHanahaha ben!!!! Thank you! :) :) :)
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