Nest

Veronica G

4.0

On top of the world. One of those rooftop bars, NEST provides an awesome meal alongside with a fresh take on cocktails.NEST MODERN TABLE & BAROne of those places that could get you high. Literally.Comfy seats and definitely a place to chill and relax. Although without any AC, the ceiling fan and the breeze was all you would need.The place caters to bar hoppers, yuppies and those that want a good time. Primarily a restobar, they also serve a decent place to get a cocktail and rest your feet after or before raving it up in RAVEN. For those wanting to just chill, fret not, as Fridays and Saturdays turn this place into a destination itself. DJs spin their ware late nights during the weekend and get the party started.A couple of weeks back, I was fortunate enough to get a taste of NEST. From the same group behind URBN, SALO, RAVEN and RELIK, and with CHEF BENJO TUASON at the helm, you would definitely know that they mean website business.To start the party, you could get these bar bites.ASSORTED YAKITORI (200Php) - Chicken, Pork, Salmon, Shrimp.If you can't decide, this is a good safe choice. Although, a bit too sweet for my taste and it lacks the RAWR factor.A play on the usual rolls, THE BEEF, CHEESE and MISO SPRING ROLLS (250Php).Deep fried goodness and just right for the KUNGFU. (kung pumulutan! LOL!)Now what about drinks? Cocktails left and right and perfect for any night. With loads of experience coming from different bars and resto they own, NEST follows through. Made with premium liquor , it won't get better than this.SEXY and I KNOW IT (331Php) - hotness!Abosulut Vanilla Vodka, Rose Syrup, Lemon and Maraschino Cherry LiquerGREEN MOJITO (414Php) - apple flavored mojito. Awesome!Bacardi Silver, Green Apple Puree, Green Charteuses, Mind and Ginger BeerBLUE MOON (331Php)Maker's Mark Bourbon, Black Currant, Lemon, Angostura and Blue FlowerSMOKIN (414Php) - incredible presentation. They serve this with a flaming decoration on top. Laphroaig Single Malt Scotch, Coconut Syrup, Honey and Lime (414Php)and for those who aren't into alcohol, NEST ICED TEA (92Php)More than the drinks and the bar bites, what impressed me where the mains and the starters.BEETROOT CARPACCIO (300Php)- something to whet the appetite but not for the meat lover like me.Feta cheese, Cistrus Segments, Candied Walnuts and Garlic Confit.HAM and EGGS (250Php) - pop the egg and the egg yolk come oozing out. The asparagus gave this dish a healthy bite and no i didn't have a bite. The ham on the other hand was perfect with the egg. Just like breakfast! FOIE GRAS and MUSHROOMS (550Php)- Delightfully sinful and savory. Buttery!Poached egg, crouton, parmesan and balsamic RACK OF LAMB (950Php)- succulent and well thought out.Juicy and tender. Incredible. Herb and mustard glaze, smoked egg plant, glazed zucchini and Lamb jus.ROAST CHICKEN SUPREME (Quarter 280Php) - flavorful and moist. The meat absorbed the seasoning pretty well. Duxelle, marble potatoes, veloute, snap peas5 SPICED ROAST PORK BELLY (250Php)- One of my favorites during the night. The soft meat was perfect while the noodles accompanied it very well. I love this. Kurobuta Pork Belly, Soy and Garlic Noodles, Sesame Cucumber Relish.IF these are not yet enough, they have some amazing dessert for your sweet tooth.CHOCOLATE TEXTURES (200Php)- for those chocolate cravings.Chocolate Marquise, raspberry Coulis, Fudge Brownies and StrawberriesREESE'S SANSRIVAL (200Php) - YAHOOOOO! sansrival and peanut butter combinedPeanut butter cream and chocolate ganacheand something to simplify everything,DONUTS and DIPS (200Php) - fluffy round donuts making it way to your tummy. Sarap!Peanut butter cream, Salted Caramel, Strawberry Jam accompanies these round desserts.A potential destination in itself, NEST BGC has become one of those places to try if you are into incredible views and great grub. Not to mention, they serve amazing cocktails that could get your night going. Needless to say, big chunk of the budget goes to the drinks so better get tipsy at home then head on over. The food is amazing except for a bar bites. The mains are what you are going here for.Disclaimer: Wrote this post based on my experience. Was invited to try the restaurant out and I am so glad I did.

Emr Saral

5.0

Nest can be found on the roof deck of W Fifth Avenue building in Bonifacio Global City (BGC).Okay where to begin. Ahh.. the Chunky butternut squash soup with naan bread. The soup is thick and has this strong taste of a certain spice, which I’m sorry to admit I couldn’t identify (feel free to let me know if you do). The naan bread is chewy and tasty as it is but tastes a lot better when dipped in the soup.What came next is a blur of red and greens, different kinds of meat, tender, tough, and creamy textures, camera flashes, and ecstatic conversations. My head started reeling from the onslaught of all the wonderful flavors that engaged the senses. Meal came after another that I almost couldn’t keep up. It was overwhelming but I loved every second of it.One dish that has a rather unique presentation is the ham and egg. The hams are rolled and turned up on the plate like a flower, the egg is poached, which I mistook for white cheese. More than the ham and the egg though, what really got my attention was the very flavorful, asparagus.My first real favorite dish of the night was the buffalo chicken popcorn. I think I’ve gobbled down more than a few, I even ignored the next dish that was served because I was still busy eating this.When I’ve had enough chicken popcorn, I turned my attention to the other dishes, the 5 spiced roast pork belly with noodles and the Foie gras and mushrooms. I have always been curious about foie gras because I heard it’s banned in some places. If you do not know, foie gras is made from the liver of duck that has been forced-fed with more food than it could handle. If you think about it, the process is indeed a little bit cruel. If you look at it in this point of view you would understand why animal-rights advocates are against it. In the website point of view though, I could also understand why it’s expensive, foie gras is actually very luscious.I thought it was a regular french fries but a single bite told me otherwise. It turned out to be one if not the most interesting take on sweet potato fries that I’ve ever tried. There’s cheese, there’s crunchy bits of pork rind, it’s sweet, it’s spicy, and a tad salty. I was onto it the way I was with the chicken popcorn; relentless.Another dish that won gold stars for me is the Fillet of salmon. First of all, I am a fan of salmon, you give me salmon, you win my heart. It sits atop black rice and is decorated with cherry tomatoes. I could have just had this one dish for the whole night and I’d be happy.The other two dishes that also deserved merit but I wasn’t able to indulge in are the Rack of lamb and the Roast chicken supreme. By the time they were on the table, I was already almost full. I went easy on them to give room for the desserts.First on the line of desserts is the Donuts and dips. There are three choices for dips; peanut butter cream, salted caramel, and strawberry jam. Out of the three, the salted caramel is my favorite.I was able to try two of their cakes; the Reese’s sansrival and the Chocolate textures. Out of the two, I enjoyed the latter more due to it gelatinous layer. Also, it was a bit hard to cut through the Reese’s sansrival so I wasn’t able to completely enjoy it.

Melody Tempongko Gonzales

4.0

Good food+nice ambiance+relaxing music+breathtaking view+attentive staffs=superb dining experience. What more could you ask for. :) Definitely gonna recommend this to my friends.