Bright, Japanese izakaya w/ diverse yakitori & small plates. Solid for casual lunch or dinner, though some dishes miss the mark.
This Japanese restaurant offers a diverse menu with a focus on yakitori and small plates, aiming for an izakaya-style dining experience. While it's praised for its brightly lit atmosphere and reasonable prices, some diners feel the execution doesn't always match the ambition, with specific dishes like brussel sprouts receiving criticism for unusual preparations.
The restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on yakitori (skewers) and a variety of small plates, aligning with an izakaya concept. While many dishes are recommended, including ramen and yaki corn, some diners have found specific items, like brussel sprouts, to be prepared in an unusual way that detracts from the experience.
"Yakitori and small plates are generally recommended, with specific mentions of yaki corn. The chawan mushi is also highlighted as a dish worth trying if available."
Customer feedback is largely positive, appreciating the vibrant atmosphere and good value. However, some express disappointment with specific dish preparations, feeling they don't quite hit the mark.
Important Note
Some diners feel that while the restaurant is solid, certain dishes are overly stylized and don't deliver the expected flavor profile.
"The user found the pricing for a salmon lunch at NONONO to be acceptable and believes their child could find enough to eat there."
Positive"NONONO is suggested as a potential option, with lunch featuring set meals including salmon and rice, and dinner offering small plates, DIY sushi hand rolls, and maki. The user notes the price is reasonable."
Positive"NONONO near Ktown is highly recommended for its decent yakitori (skewers), ramen, and variety of appetizers, DIY sushi hand rolls, and maki for adults."
Positive"NONONO is mentioned as a restaurant option."
Neutral"Nonono was recommended as an authentic, not high-end option for Japanese food."
Positive"Yaki corn at Nonono was mentioned as an honorable mention."
Positive"This user found Nonono to be a disappointment on two visits, stating the execution didn't match the price and felt it was less pretentious than other izakayas."
Negative"This user mentioned Nonono is an offspring of fancy K-town restaurants and is more suited for a casual business lunch, not necessarily fulfilling the desire for simple, homestyle yakitori."
Neutral"The original poster found Nonono to be solid but still trying too hard, noting that dishes like brussel sprouts had a strange paste instead of being simply grilled."
Negative"Izakaya Nonono is mentioned as a place that can easily accommodate a group of 10 and is within budget, although described as an average izakaya."
Neutral"This restaurant is suggested as a more casual option for skewers, related to the same group that owns Her Name is Han and Mew. It is presented as an alternative to more upscale yakitori places."
Positive"nonono is listed among several restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"nonono was listed as a recommended izakaya in Manhattan."
Neutral"Nonono is on the author's shortened regular rotation for dining out."
Positive"Nonono is described as a nice restaurant with a large menu of delicious items, though not overly extravagant. The chawan mushi is specifically recommended if available."
Positive"nonono is listed as a general ramen recommendation."
Neutral"Nonono is highlighted as the best recommendation among the suggestions for an Izakaya/Tapas restaurant."
Positive"This user recommends NONONO as a suitable choice for the group dinner."
Positive"The commenter expresses a liking for Nonono as an Izakaya option in Manhattan."
Positive"NONONO is listed as one of several recommended Japanese Izakaya options."
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