Nonie’s, the famous Boracay restaurant founded by Patrick and Shria Florencio, is now open in Molito, Alabang. It reimagines Filipino classics with innovative and wholesome cooking methods, offering vegetarian and gluten-free options. The restaurant is named after Patrick’s mother, Cenona Florencio, also known as Nonie, as a tribute to her and to honor her legacy. The Molito branch has a more mature vibe, introducing new dishes such as Kare Kare and a Nonie-fied Halo-Halo.
It’s a fantastic addition to Molito’s lively foodie restaurant scene and the perfect spot for Mother’s Day!
Matured Nonie’s
Nonie’s Molito has matured while remaining true to its proud Filipino heritage in its lighting, highlights, and furnishings. It’s classier and more refined than its Boracay counterpart but might seem intimidating at first if you’re dressed in your Alabang chic shorts and sneakers.
The mezzanine is ideal for private functions or intimate gatherings with friends.
Menu: appetizers, soups & salads | all day brunch | bowls | mains | dessert, sides
Drinks: kombucha, beer, wine | classic, specialty | coffee, tea | cold-press, smoothies
The service is warm and welcoming, exuding the friendly Boracay vibe as three of their staff members from the island will be serving you in Alabang. It creates a very hospitable atmosphere, perfect for the Alabangers.
Nonie’s Alabang
Molito Lifestyle Unit 18 Building, 4 Alabang Muntinlupa
Saturdays-Sunday 8 AM–10 PM | Monday-Friday 10 AM–10 PM
+63 956 081 3020
∞ IG: @noniesrestaurants
∞ FB: Nonie’s
Related blog post: NONIE’S: Seriously Delicious Healthy Food in Boracay! (A Review)
Delicious Mains
nonies kare kare tempeh/ beef short rib (₱520/ ₱580)
nonie’s take on a classic, made with your choice of homemade tempeh (vegan) or beef short rib and seasonal greens served with cashew sauce, nonie’s bagoong and organic black rice (contains nuts)
Yes, finally, they now offer a Kare-kare version with cashew sauce, vegan bagoong, and black rice. It can be served with tempeh or beef short ribs for maximum meaty satisfaction. I love the richness of the sauce, and it’s served deconstructed with a big rib in the middle.
sticky pork ribs (₱580)
slow cooked sticky baby back pork ribs, marinated in pineapple juice and local spices served with sweet potato mash
The kids love the baby back ribs with the sticky sauce, served with mashed kamote.
chicken pork adobo (₱540)
grilled chicken adobo, 72-hour crispy pork belly, soft boiled egg, cavite style adobo sauce, candied garlic, with organic black rice (gluten free)
This dish came highly recommended by the servers as one of the best sellers in Boracay. Initially, it felt a bit strange to order Adobo in a restaurant when it’s something you typically have at home by default. However, they proved us wrong—this version was quite impressive, featuring crunchy pork belly, grilled chicken, and a thick yellow adobo sauce. Sarap!
beef and kimchi bowl (₱450)
braised brisket hash, soft boiled egg, nonie’s homemade kimchi, sorghum grain
An improved beef bowl version feat. homemade kimchi and cauliflower rice for a healthier dish.
Healthier Starters
jackfruit dip (₱350)
jackfruit, coconut cream and local spices, served with freshly baked lavosh (contains shellfish)
This is quite unique and yummy—something you can munch on endlessly without feeling guilty. I love scraping the jackfruit with coconut sauce off the plate with the lavosh chips.
vegan sisig (₱300).
nonie’s twist on one of the country’s favorite dishes served with freshly baked lavosh (vegan)
A healthier sisig with vegan meat alternative, but it would have been perfect served on a sizzling plate. The flavor is good, with a dash of kalamansi and fried onions.
tempeh salad (₱430)
spicy tempeh, seasonal greens, apple, house dressing (vegan, gluten free)
The salad was well-prepared, and the tempeh was delicious. You can cut it into pieces and mix it with the vegetables and watermelon. It’s refreshingly healthy to start your meal.
chicken binakol soup (₱380)
aklanon specialty, with grilled chicken breast fresh malunggay and ginger in a coconut broth.
For soup, try the chicken with coconut soup with malunggay and ginger. Sarap when hot.
Well-Crafted Drinks
ginger shot (₱130)
ginger, pineapple, honey, turmeric
The cold-pressed juices are quite unique, with options like this ginger shot from Nonie’s to boost your immune system.
southside fizz (₱400)
gin, fresh lime juice, cilantro cordial, blue pea soda
alabang pina colado (₱400)
fresh pineapple juice, coconut milk, pandan syrup, sake
The cocktails are also well-made—not too sweet, balanced, with just the right amount of alcohol.
rehydration (₱230)
strawberry, watermelon, apple, mint
liquid sunshine (₱230)
pineapple, mandarin, orange, apple
The kids enjoyed the cold-pressed juices, which are healthier for them compared to sugar-rich alternatives.
Desserts with less Guilt
nonie’s halo halo (₱250)
nonie’s take on a country classic
One of the best Halo Halo we’ve tried in Alabang! We love the fermented Ube and homemade Leche flan. The shaved ice is finer with a hint of honey, and all the ingredients are crafted with care. Currently, only the ice cream is sourced from a third party, but hopefully, it will be made in-house soon.
pineapple pandan pancakes (₱400).
three fluffy pandan pancakes served with braised pineapple, toasted cashew and dulce de leche sauce.
Yes, our favorite dessert, especially for brunch or if you just want to indulge in a dessert pancake. The pandan pancakes are indeed fluffy, served in three layers with braised pineapple, toasted cashews, and a caramel-like dulce de Leche sauce.
strawberry cashew cake (₱320)
cashew flour cake with strawberry two ways, raw cacao nibs, and lemongrass sauce (gluten free, contains nuts)
This vegetarian cheesecake is deliciously healthy, so be sure to mix all the ingredients well.
Final Thoughts
Overall, everything we ordered was delicious, and we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the ingredients are healthy or thoughtfully sourced. We visited during dinner, so it was a bit dark and intimidating, but it’s a nice romantic spot to dine with family or a special someone. We would recommend starting with the jackfruit dip and vegan sisig. All the main courses are good, but we particularly enjoyed the two new items: Nonie’s Kare-Kare and sticky pork ribs. For dessert, don’t miss out on the halo-halo and the pandan pancakes. Budget around ₱1,500 per person for a full meal, or you can drop by for a healthy merienda or halo-halo.
Suggestions for improvement at Nonie’s Molito:
• Updated Coffee Concoctions because the place is a nice cafe and cool to hang out.
• Showcase their Boracay hospitality because Southerners are intimidated by the look.
• Photo menu, please, so that people can appreciate their delicious, healthy Filipino food.
Congratulations to Patrick, Shria, and the entire Nonie’s team on the opening in Molito! A warm welcome to the Alabang/South crowd, and thank you for choosing to open in the south!
Nonie’s AlabangMolito Lifestyle Unit 18 Building, 4 Alabang Muntinlupa Saturdays-Sunday 8 AM–10 PM | Monday-Friday 10 AM–10 PM +63 956 081 3020
∞ IG: @noniesrestaurants
∞ FB: Nonie’s
Related blog post: NONIE’S: Seriously Delicious Healthy Food in Boracay! (A Review)
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Disclosure: We were guests of Patrick & Shria. I wrote this article 100% by a human with my biases, opinions, and insights but edited with AI for grammar.
P.S. There are no restrooms available inside; you’ll need to use the Molito restrooms.
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