I happened to pass by one of the best healthy eating cafes in BGC area – Nomi Cafe. Of course, I want to have my own matcha experience and try their best offerings. I was really curious on how they will play with matcha on their dishes. Indeed, it did pass my expectations. Healthy, delicious, and very affordable curated food choices right in the middle of Bonifacio Global City!
The business was started by three young innovative entrepreneurs (Mike Jiang, Také Hosomi, and Asuka Hosokawa) from Japan who wanted to bring the beauty and joy of modern Japanese casual cafe from all over the world. The three founders loved cafe hopping, absorbing the creativity and environment of the places they travel to. Nomi was born as the culmination of their gastronomic experiences and the best of modern Japanese cafes from Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo to name a few.
Did you know that Nomi in Japanese means “to drink.”
Nomi sticks to its roots of showcasing authentic Japanese comfort food. Recently, Nomi has added a modern twist by bringing in the authentic Brazilian acai with their celebrity business partner Fabio Ide. With the addition of acai, Nomi created healthy dessert bowls that are sugar free, sweetened with natural sweeteners and fruits – making the dessert totally guilt free! Nomi also created healthy power bowls for meals – high quality protein, fresh vegetables, with real Japanese rice; the rice can be substituted for brown rice or cauliflower rice for those who want to take their fitness goals to the next level!
Here’s my take on the dishes I tried during my visit:
Matcha Fantasy is a six layered matcha dessert with adzuki, coconut and special matcha mousse. I was surprise that it was so sweet and you can’t really taste the bitter properties of matcha. Well balanced and palatable. As they say, matcha is acquired taste for some people. It did captured my heart (and tummy!). This one is a HIT for me.
Nomi Style Cheesecake was indeed a treat for me. It was complemented by Grade A matcha powder on the side and topped with red bean icing. It was a bit subtle and not too dense. It’s perfect with any matcha infused smoothies or coffee. This one is a HIT for me.
I also tried one of their newest offerings – Katsudon which is composed of Japanese rice topped with deep fried pork cutlet, onion and egg cooked in sweet dashi broth. I paired it with Matcha Energize! which is a combination of freshly brewed espresso and matcha goodness. Both are HITS for me.
One happy young man here!
I can totally recommend Nomi Cafe to my health buff friends. If you’re into healthy living while not compromising good taste, this is the place to dine at. They also have a competitive price range and great hospitable service to their customers. I’ll definitely go back!
Nomi Cafe is located at W City Center, 7th avenue corner 30th street, BGC, Taguig city. They are open from 11 am to 12 mn. To know more about the brand, check out their official social media pages:
Instagram: nomicafe
Facebook: Nomi
The photograhy is really beautiful!! will surely checkout the cafe 🙂
haha I am sitting here drinking matcha when I read your blog post! I love matcha and that food looks amazing! There are so many different grades of matcha and tastes. I had a dream once about hosting a matcha festival where people would make everything out of matcha. Then I went to Japan and the dream was already a reality. I couldn’t stop eating the match ice cream! I am very jealous of what you got to eat!
This food looks so delicious! I definitely need some of that cheesecake. I hope to be able to travel one day and enjoy it 🙂
i am not a fan of Matcha (too sweet). But your photos are fabulous and i love the look of the matcha cheesecake. clever cafe!
Joy
The Joyous Living
Seems like you had an amazing time on your stay. I am craving of matcha because of you. The cake looks awesome.
Honestly, seeing those delicious food makes my mouthwatering. Matcha are so in today and I am now thinking to go in a place where I can drink and eat matcha. Will definitely visit that place someday!
I love matcha, this place sounds amazing! So many different uses for it and the food you got looks so yummy!
So happy it surpassed your expectations! It certainly looks yummy and like a cool cafe. I really like matcha!
I love the presentation of food! It looks super appetizing and I would try it all. 🙂 Big fan of matcha!
I’ve never been to Nomi Café before, but it looks like such an amazing place to eat! If I’m ever in the area, I would love to check it out.
I would love to experience it. I have been hearing a great deal of buzz about it!
It’s such a wonderful cool place. And the offerings just awesome. Love to be here sometime.
Nomi Cafe has just made my list of places to visit that I haven’t been to yet. Hello yum!
The cafe pictures are really beautiful. Will surely visit one day. Thank you for the great post 🙂
Yay you have me idea where to spend my coffee break tomorrow. Savings your review!
“If you’re into healthy living while not compromising good taste.” > I always look for healthy AND good tasting meals!
Both Matcha Fantasy and Nomi Style Cheesecake look delicious! Would definitely try those when I try Nomi Cafe. 😀
So our tagalog word Inom is rearranged as nomi in Japanese for the same meaning, that’s interesting!
I love anything Matcha! But I haven’t tried the matcha ice cream yet and I am tempted to look for one here. 🙂
This looks great. I love matcha. It’s so healthy too!
I only ever tried matcha once. It was in tea, and I hated it. A friend of mine told me that it might not have been prepared properly, though. I’d love to try these dishes. if it’s all about the preparation, then that cake is worth a try.
What an interesting experience. Matcha is definitely an acquired taste. I am not a fan BUT… I do know a lot of people who are!
Wow that’s a lot of matcha! I had no idea it was so versatile! I have only tried matcha tea but these dishes look delicious and interesting!
You makes me craving for matcha right now. Nomi Style Cheesecake looks so delicious and I will definitely try them when I have chance.
All of these matcha food delights look absolutely delicious. I’m bookmarking this page for when I’m back in Manila. Delish!
Hhhhmmmm….I am glad you went all-green in there!
i have never tried matcha. it looks really good and i have heard a lot about it. i may have to try it.
I have always wanted to try matcha! It looks like something I would really enjoy.
your pictures look great. i love match. would love to try all these matcha-based products soon. 🙂
The Katsudon and the cheesecake both look so mouth watering! I will ask my daughter if she has tried this place. Her office is at BGC so maybe she and her officemates have tried dining at Nomi.
I’m a big fan of matcha, this looks so great..! Now I’m craving for it.. 😋surekha~dreamingloud
Love the different takes on matcha. What a delicious treat!
All of those look absolutely delicious especially that Nomi Style Cheesecake that caught my attention. A friend of mine introduced me to matcha and I’ve been in love with it ever since.
I’ve never been to the Nomi Café, but I really love a good cup of matcha! Maybe one day I’ll get to visit this café and try theirs out myself.
Oh my gosh, this meal looks SOO good! And that dessert! I’ve never seen anything like it, I need to try this place!
Katsudon for the win! Can’t get enough of that delicious rice bowl. I will be going to BGC next week for a doctor’s appointment. I will drop by Noni afterwards. I am sure that would make me feel better after waiting in line for over an hour at the doctor’s office.
I haven’t had matcha in a lot of things so this is interesting to me! If I am ever in the area, I will have to check out this cafe!
i have never tried matcha. i have seen people talk about it before. i guess i’ll have to check it out soon.
This looks like such a cool place to visit! Thanks for the review! I love the presentation of all of the courses and drinks!
I don’t think I have ever had Matcha before. I wonder if I had it 21 years ago when I was living in the Philippines. I can’t remember. haha, but it looks yummy!
I haven’t tried it. I know some people who love it though!
Oh wow how cool is this. Looks like you had an amazing time for sure at the Matcha cafe xx