We were around Ortigas area and was looking for some place to have quick snack at around 9:30pm before heading home. Decoded to try our luck at Metrowalk and passed by Nommu.
We ordered Salmon Sashimi, California Maki, Pork Yakitori and Wagyu Beef Yakitori. We have quickly eaten some of them before taking a photo! Their food was good and reasonably priced.
They also have a small room with videoke should you decide to have some private party or simply want to sing your heart out while enjoying Japanese food!
The interior design was very consistent with their Japanese theme. I believe it managed to set itself apart from many other "authentic" Japanese restaurants/bars by giving a more retro feel rather than a classical Japanese ambiance. The food and drinks were on par for the price. Those looking for truly Japanese cuisine should look elsewhere, but again, it's likely that most people don't go to this area for such. Aside from the design, the real winner (or winners) are the delightfully friendly staff. They deserved every piso of our big tip. Hope there would be a more robust selection of sake in the future!
omg you guys must try their fried isaw!!! and the nachos!!!! dayummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!! youre not gunna regret it
we had drink while the band was playing. they also had smoking area
Jenny Lives For Cheat Meals
+5
We came a little before 9pm and got the surprise of our life! Buy 1 take 1 on orders of tempura! So for P280 we got 10 huge shrimps and 2 bowls of delicious tempura sauce. We really got a good deal so this review is going to be super biased.
My friend tried the matchacotta and was sincerely happy. And another friend got a don buri which he devoured in the car. He was hungry so maybe it was crazy delicious.
Service was awesome too.
Ambience was nothing spectacular but I love how spacious the restaurant was.
Will be back to give a better review.
Nommu is a restobar that serves Japanese fusion cuisine. They also have a branch in Tomas Morato, but it wasn't until my visit with The Food Crawlers that I finally got a taste of what they have to offer. That evening, we met up with owner Natasha Reyes who had us try some of their bestsellers.
Spicy Tuna Sashimi (P225)
I COULD NOT GET ENOUGH OF THIS. It's no ordinary sashimi since the tuna is mixed with tempura flakes and Japanese mayo, which reminded me of my other favorite - Teriyaki Boy's Tempura Tuna Tartare. It could have used more tempura flakes in my opinion, but I love the generous servings of tuna in this one.
Volcano Roll (P285)
What's in it: salmon, ebiko, teriyaki sauce, cheese. It's definitely my kind of maki. As much as I love the regular california maki, I couldn't say no to this one because of all the CHEESE! Some people might consider this to be too saucy, but that's exactly what I like about it. This is one of the dishes I'm definitely coming back for at Nommu.
Richard Allan Co | TFC
+4.5
If you find yourself in the Ortigas or Metrowalk area, one of the best places to grab a bite to eat before heading home is Nommu. There are a lot of items on its menu, and here are the ones that I highly recommend that you get.
▪ Spicy Tuna Sashimi
▪ Volcano Roll
▪ Crispy Chicken Teriyaki
▪ Garlic Saikoro Steak
▪ Uzura bacon yakitori
▪ Negima yakitori
Michelle Chan Cortes | TFC
+3.5
Nommu is a resto-bar that started in Tomas Morato that became successful enough to branch out for in Metro Walk. Here the place is bigger, with a rather sophisticated ambiance compare to other neighboring bars within Metro Walk. specialized in Japanese fusion dishes that cater to the Filipino palates. And they are also good to pair with drinks they offer.
Some of the food and drinks that we tried:
Crispy Chicken Teriyaki – Breading of the chicken was perfectly fried to crisp while retaining the tenderness of the chicken. It complemented the sweet and salty taste of the Teriyaki sauce. Great alternative for the usual greasy chicharon bar chows.
Garlic Saikoro Steak – I like the garlic-ness of the dish with perfectly cooked the beef steak cubes (still juicy and soft). It comes with stir-fried veggies on the side and light sauce poured over it for a bit of wetness to the dish.
Volcano Roll – It is also presented like an active volcano with maki on top of each other to form a pyramid and generously drizzled with cheese sauce and teriyaki sauce that looks like magma pouring over the crater. While not really at par with some of finest Japanese restaurants in terms of taste. It will definitely fill your and your barkadas’ tummy with the generous serving of the dish.
Uzura bacon Yakitori - Bacon wrapped quail eggs. How can this go wrong? You just have your favorite drink on hand and you’ll surely have a perfect night. And it’s only P 220 for 12 pcs.
Negima Yakitori – grilled skinless chicken on sticks a bit of healthy pica-pica or viand. It was grilled a bit dry that night but generally okay. Don’t go overboard with the dip! Try to taste it first by lightly dipping on it as their sauce is rather thick and concentrated that too much of it might make the meat too salty for you.
Spicy Tuna Sashimi – generous serving of tuna mixed in Japanese mayo and wasabi for that spicy kick. I would like it if it had more of those crispy tempura batter bits and the tuna more fresh.
Sensei Passionate Mojito – I like how well they blend the rum with citrusy sweetness of passion fruit and cranberry juice that the tast of rum is not too strong but you can still fill the kick and heat of it when you drink it.
Lychee Blossom Sangria – They mixed real lychee in it with some orange juice and fresh lime and of course red wine. It will be a sure it with the ladies.
For their cocktails they also serve it in carafe for sharing.
They do also have karaoke room for 1,500/hour consumable. Every Wednesday they bring in DJs to do music mixes and bands on Thurdays and Fridays. And every Sunday they have a drink-all-you-can on selected cocktails for only P369.00
It’s a go-to place hang-out in Metrowalk especially if you wanted to treat yourself and your barkada in a really nice sophisticated ambiance and enjoy affordable Japanese food and great selections of cocktails, alcohols and even wine.
Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC
+3.5
I had the opportunity to be invited by the restaurant owner, via a foodie meet up from Zomato, to try out the restobar's best sellers, and I happily obliged.
Nommu is a restobar that serves Japanese fusion cuisine. It has a wide range of menu items catering to every tastebud. From appetizers to salads and soups, from Japanese classics like sashimi and ramen to your favorite Japanese-inspired bar chows, they have everything to fill you up even during the wee hours in the morning as they close as late as 3am. This branch just opened last March 2015.
With a classy ambiance, and a different style of music to pump you up every night starting 10pm, here are the best-sellers that I've tried to give you an idea on what's hot and what's not in this restaurant:
Cranberry Cooler (Php130) : a drink that cools your sizzling hot day. Made with cranberry, grapefruit, and lime, all ingredients can be tasted in this drink. Refreshing too! Definitely HOT!
Ebi Spring Rolls (Php240) : 6 pcs of tender prawns marinated with hervs and wrapped in a crispy wrapper. Your favorite lumpiang shanghai but with shrimp and an awesome dipping sauce. Could use some vegetables to give some freshness to the dish. But overall, HOT!
Tuna Filo (Php250) : fresh coriander encrusted tuna then filo wrapped and fried, served with sesame mayo dressing. Looked like Beef Wellington but with raw tuna. Instead of complementing, the taste of the tuna and the filo got separated. The filo was oily, maybe baking the buttery crust might be better? Coriander can be seen around the tuna, but looked stale and cannot be tasted. Going to give a NOT on this one.
Ika Nota (Php210) : a favorite appetizer, these blanched squid cutlets are dressed in miso and served with seaweeds. The squid has been cooked perfectly and the light miso dressing adds a good flavor to the dish. The seaweed gave a new flavor and freshness. Definitely a HOT one here!
Calamari Salad (Php240) : another of my favorite! Crunchy breaded squid rings tops some mixed green salad with a ginger dressing. I love that they use a light dressing of sweet and sour, instead of a creamy version that would push the the calamari off the plate. Definitely a great appetizer to start off any meal. HOT!
Chicken Teriyaki (Php220) : grilled boneless chicken cutlets with a crrrunchy skin sitting on a pool of sweet-salty teriyaki sauce. A good dish but too salty for me. So, I'll give a semi-HOT on a this one.
Yakitori Platter (Php480) : got friends coming over? This should get the party started! 4 sticks of the most tender negima (chicken), 4 sticks of succulent butabara (grilled pork belly), 4 sticks of tomatoes wrapped in bacon, and 12 of the cutest quail eggs. If you want to know what heaven feels like, try this platter, and if you want to know what love feels like, you can order them separately on their yakitori menu, just don't leave out the tomato bacon. HOT!
Spicy Tuna Sashimi (Php220) : a disappointment on this dish. Batter bits too oily; Japanese mayo do not have the right blend; Fresh tuna too fishy; chili flakes did not really blend with the mixture. Has a kick though. Definitely a NOT on this dish.
Oh by the way, if you want to customize on the dressing of their dish, they offer 9 different sauces for you to get acquainted with. That's 9 times the fun!
Tokwa't Baboy (Php220) : your favorite local bar chow comes with a sweet tempura sauce. A little WARM on this one.
Volcano Maki : salmon maki piled high like a volcano with oozing cheese lava and other sauces. A heavy and filling dish, but full of umami love. HOT!
Their cocktails are good and will definitely help you chillax.
Overall, food price is very affordable compared to the good quality they offer. The place is spacious and homey. They open late so it is a good place to go from a post-movie date date. Toilet is clean. Plus, it's in Metrowalk, so that means FREE PARKING!
I am very interested to visit this restaurant again in the near future.
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Nommu, literally means 'to drink'. It was derived from the word, nomumasu. Nommu has been at Tomas Morato for a long time. Their place si small and can be easily missed, as compared to metrowalk, which has a bigger seating capacity.
As I was speaking to the owner, they bought the whole concept from the brainchild of nommu and revamped the menu by adding new food items to offer. They now specialized in Japanese-Fusion dishes that fits the pinoy palette.
We got the bestsellers, as according to the owner.
Garlic Saikoro steak. It was seared beef cubes served with sauteed vegetables and a sauce. The beef was tender and seasoned well. It was cooked just right.
Uzura Bacon Yakitori is basically grilled, seasoned pork then served with a yakitori sauce on the side. The yakitori was overcooked and was a little dry outside. The sauce was too thick that can become salty when dipped too much. The sauce was nice, sweet, savory, but salty for my taste.
Spicy Tuna Sashimi was just lacking some flavor. It was chopped tuna with Japanese mayonnaise topped with tempura bits. I prefer my tuna with alot of tempura bits to give it a nice crunch and texture and to balance of the mayo. It also lacks thin slices of scallions, that doesn't just ad color, but also flavor to the dish. Lastly, I hope next time they would have a better tuna supplier, because it wasn't as fresh as i was expecting. It tasted nothing, no fishy tuna aroma.
Crispy Chicken Teriyaki. It was fried chicken thigh fillet that was dressed with teriyaki sauce. I like the crunchiness of the chicken taht was perfectly complimented with the sweet-salty-teriyaki sauce. This was my highlight for the night.
Volcano Roll. It was tempura batter, fried salmon maki roll dressed generously with teriyaki and cheese sauce. At first glance, it was drowned with both sauce. It was just overflowing. The maki was crunchy on the outside, but can't really taste the filling until I broke it open to see whats inside. I find the maki too sweet and can't really taste the cheese sauce. I think this is for beer match to compliment its strong flavor with a glass of beer.
Lychee Blosson Sangria was the best drink I had. It was served in a carafe. It was sweet, tropical-fruity with an after taste of red wine. The best part is, it has whole lychees that is soaked in the cocktail.
Sensei's Passionate Mojito was also good. It is nice, citrusy. The fruity flavor masks the taste of the rum, which is really good. As a person who dislikes the taste of rum.
Overall, Nommu has the potential to be known as a Japanese bar, but needs to improve on some of their menu items and really explore who and what Japanese cuisine is all about.
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Good place to meet the Barkada over drinks and food. The inside section is secluded from the live-band area and allows for food conversation and catching up.
Besides decently priced beer buckets the Margaritas and some of the other cocktails (like passionate mojito and rising sun) are good, albeit too sweet.
Japanese style food is decent. We had beef and tuna teppanyaki, Yakitori platter and tori karaage. All dishes were quite good.
Good place for small groups.
I went over reviews in Zomato before deciding to have dinner here. It had mixed reviews. So do I.
Upon entering I was impressed with the interior. It was clean and had a nice touch of Japanese mural. It's a special look for the Metrowalk area.
For everything me and Maloushky had, it was a bargain at Php 1,018. All dishes they served were generous.
Mixed Sashimi had an overwhelming presentation on a boat. The cuts were bigger than usual and it was fresh. New raw is the primary basis for great sashimi.
The Sukiyaki had so much lean beef in it. The noodles were slippery good. The soup and mushroom though was sour. We weren't able to finish this.
The Chicken Teriyaki Bento was also a good value with matching Miso soup, vegetables, sashimi, California Maki sushi and a nice crispy flavored-filled chicken.
Not a lot of favorite places in Metrowalk. This place though earns my nod.
So far so good. Enjoying their japanese style tokwa't baboy. Big servings and perfect for my taste. Trying also their happy hour buy 1 take 1 cocktails.
Just right for a catch-up-drinking with friends. Food tasted just right but nothing special.We ordered maki, gyoza and their sisig roll. Interior was nice and the CR is clean.
Affordable, too.
Had dinner here with a friend. We liked their dishes. Big servings and prices are affordable. Attentive and friendly waiter. Recommended to try out this restaurant when you're at Metrowalk.
Had a surprisingly good and affordable Makimoto platter for 600 pesos. I just kept on eating one after another. Their service is kinda bad though. The waitress ignored our request for a menu because she was "busy fixing her hair". Wtf.
CateyPerryAlwaysHungry
+5
Whether you're looking for a good chow or a relaxing place for a night cap, Nommu has got you covered. Conveniently located in the heart of Pasig that is Metrowalk, everyone's ensured to have a fine time!
What I specifically love about this resto is the abundance of choices in their bar list and chows. Indulge in the platters for they not only offer great value for money but also satisfying in the belly! Since I'm not a fan of raw food, I always go for the Yakitori platter! But for my family who loves raw food, the Nommu Festival is always a top choice. You can also custom your dips, but my all time favorite is the Wasabi Mayo. It goes perfectly well with the Yakitori.
Of course a Japanese resto won't be legit without the Ebi Tempura. The light crisp batter is just perfection.
For those who are looking for Filipino dishes, fear not as they have the usual local chows.
They have also made well use of their space with great interiors. Crisp manly details for that relaxing atmosphere.
And since I am a bourbon drinker, glad to know they have affordable bottles ranging from P1600-P2650. One JD please!
For those on a budget, I saw go for the beer and chow package which comes with 6 beers and 1 bar chow for only P330! Awesome deal!
Service is good. Food is alright but it takea some time to be served. I dunno about you guys but the tastes are similar and they really love to grill their stuff. Beer is alright, 6 bottles per bucket if I remember correctly.
Was craving for sashimi and sushi, so I started searching Zomato for a place and one of my considerations was price. Nommu came up with a price of 600 for 2. And given that it was located at Metrowalk, we were off to see what they had to offer.
For starters, we ordered the California Maki Crunch and Tuna Sashimi. Followed by their Ebi Tempura and Yakitori Platter which was a deal at 50% Off (P240.00).. Everything was good! The staff were very accommodating and the place was nice and clean. And the clincher, vaping is allowed! I'll definitely come back here.
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Japanese fusion - that's what Nommu is all about. Our favorite Japanese dishes tweaked for the Filipino palate.
At first I was doubtful because I'm a fan of Japanese cuisine but at the end of the day (or in this case, the foodie meet up hosted by Zomato & Nommu), I could understand the appeal. Especially because they cater mostly to the drinking crowd since they're at Metrowalk in Pasig. Their prices are really cheap and the servings are big.
If there's one thing I love about them is that they strive to be better. They try to adjust their menu here and there, to make sure everything is up to their standards and of course also try to exceed their customer's expectations. They're open to suggestions, in fact, they welcome it.
For the meet-up we had:
- Calamari Salad
- Yakitori Platter
- Chicken Teriyaki
- Volcano Roll
- Tokwa't Baboy
- Tuna Filo
- Ebi Spring Roll
- Spicy Tuna Sashimi
- Ika Nota
- Lychee Blossom Sangria
- Sense's Passionate Mojito
These are all Nommu's best sellers. And they wanted us to try 'em and find out what we think.
Among my favorites are: The Yakitori Platter (specially the bacon with tomato, who knew that those two would go well together), Chicken Teriyaki (It's crispy, sweet and flavorful) and the Volcano Roll.
The Sangria & the Mojito was a good way to end the night.
Thank you Nommu and Zomato for hosting the event! I'll see you guys next time.
Happy Eating! :)
-E
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It was my first time at Nommu and didn’t know what to expect the night we dropped by. Nommu in Japanese actually means “to drink”.
So is it a bar?
By scanning the menu, they do list a wide range of refreshments and alcoholic beverages that include sangrias, wine and beer. The place is dimly-lit and the interior is clean and modern. Definitely one of the nicer ones in Metrowalk Ortigas. But there’s more to it..
Is it strictly a Japanese restaurant?
No, though Japanese-inspired, it goes beyond Japanese and fuses ingredients and cooking methods from other cuisines or what some would call Japanese Fusion.
We actually had the Calamari Salad, Yakitori Platter, Chicken Teriyaki, Volcano Roll, Tokwa’t Baboy, Tuna Filo, Ebi Spring Roll, Spicy Tuna Sashimi, Ika Nota, Lychee Blossom Sangria and Sensei’s Passion Mojito.
These 4 were my favorites:
Volcano Roll: Stacked sushi rolls in the shape of a volcano with different sauces flowing down from the top like lava. Its sweet, savory and creatively presented.
Spicy Tuna Sashimi: Bits of tuna sashimi coated in Japanese mayo and tempura batter bits. A classic starter. I’d appreciate it more if it were a bit spicier.
Tuna Filo: Round, sliced chunks of tuna wrapped in thin pastry-like pita with coriander. I enjoyed eating this whole and chewing it, while the coriander continuously spikes the tuna with bursts of its green fragrance.
Chicken Teriyaki: Best menu item for me. Crisp, sliced and deep fried chicken thigh in teriyaki sauce. A bit on the sweet side. Goes well with other mains.
As it got deeper into the night, Nommu started to have a more club-like feel as the sound of chillout and dance music became more audible, and night- people started trickling in. Interestingly, Nommu also features different music genres (RnB, Pop, Rock 80’s, Jazz , Chill, ) per day of the week.
The most surprising thing for me at Nommu was how reasonably –priced the food was, relative to its quality.
I see myself back here for the Chicken Teriyaki, Volcano Roll and Tuna Filo. Nommu is not just a place for fun and drinks, but more so to nom nom nom : )
Was having a craving for japanese and since my husband and i were in the area, we decided to give this a try. The spicy tuna sashimi was the bomb. The sauce was not too spicy and the portion was great. We also ordered the bacon quail eggs which were absolutely yummy :) i will be back for more!!!!
I love the place and the ambiance, so relaxing. The foods are delish, and their happy hour makes it more exciting. 😋 plus they have their wifi connection.
Perfect barkada hangout place-cozy,great food,the music,the crowd, and if you want to watch sports,you also can do it here! MUST TRY: TOMATO BACON!😱😱😱😱😱 SO SO GREAT!
Michael Francis T. Mendoza
+5
Comfy place, great crowd, friendly servers and food is very affordable! Very accessible, and free parking! (lotsa parking) what more can you ask for?
Perfect place to hangout with family and friends. Delicious and affordable japanese food. Must try the yakitori, chicken teriyaki, volcano roll and calamari salad.
Good food & drinks! Ambiance is cozy. Had my birthday party here and the service was great ! People are friendly and accommodating. Kampai!!
When in Metrowalk and looking for a great place with great food then Nommu is for you. Love the food here my personal fave is the Spicy Salmon Sashimi & Yakitori Platter. Also the ambience is very cozy and elegant honestly speaking try to stay inside Nommu and feel the difference for your self. Overall Nommu is the place to be in Metrowalk.
Sisig, the best so far. Not so spicy. Seats and tables are decent. Not to far from the stage where music is too loud. Sea food dishes, a must try.
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