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2 reviews
Pearlie Marbury
There is nothing more I enjoy in life than finding hidden gems wherever I look. Whether it's a $20 bill in my pocket that I totally forgot about, a shot glass with Pikachu on it, or an obscure restaurant that serves up some delicious food! This time around I'm talking about a small Peruvian goodness called La Nona in Clifton. One can drive by this place without even noticing it. I certainly did when I visited for the first time. I was made aware of this place from a bunch of my coworkers who have been ordering takeout for years. I decided to order with them one day and boy-oh-boy was that one of my better decisions in life. (It certainly made up for that time when I rode my bicycle with nothing but spandex. I'm just shaking thinking about it again.) Anyways totally off topic, but speaking of shaking when I tried the lomo saltado de carne for the first time it was heaven. I couldn't believe the burst of flavor. I love Spanish food and Peruvian certainly represents it well.
My food of choice from La Nona is my favorite, lomo saltado de carne. It is strips of marinated beef sautéed with onions and French fries served over a bed of rice. What a genius! It's like a melting of South American, American, and Asian cultures. If this was poker this three of a kind would take down any hand! This dish is a must for those of you who will visit. (BTW they also have a chicken version of the lomo saltado, but I have yet to try it). Another option is the pollo a la parilla. It's grilled chicken with rice and potato. Yes please! Their serving is also very generous and one order can probably feed two, but why would you want to share?!
Not my favorite neighborhood of Clifton by any stretch of the imagination, but I would come out just for La Nona.
Unpretentious hole-in-the-wall type restaurant with seating that offers up homemade Peruvian food. I prefer to get the food takeout – perfect to pair with wine/beer at home and curl up for movie night. The portions are great and the food is tasty.
When I'm going to a Peruvian restaurant I always try the ceviche first, and La Nona's did not fail to impress. Would not hesitate ordering it again.
There are a couple of great Peruvian and South American restaurants closer to Montclair-Bloomfield area, but not at La Nona's price point. Also, the owners are friendly.
There is nothing more I enjoy in life than finding hidden gems wherever I look. Whether it's a $20 bill in my pocket that I totally forgot about, a shot glass with Pikachu on it, or an obscure restaurant that serves up some delicious food! This time around I'm talking about a small Peruvian goodness called La Nona in Clifton. One can drive by this place without even noticing it. I certainly did when I visited for the first time. I was made aware of this place from a bunch of my coworkers who have been ordering takeout for years. I decided to order with them one day and boy-oh-boy was that one of my better decisions in life. (It certainly made up for that time when I rode my bicycle with nothing but spandex. I'm just shaking thinking about it again.) Anyways totally off topic, but speaking of shaking when I tried the lomo saltado de carne for the first time it was heaven. I couldn't believe the burst of flavor. I love Spanish food and Peruvian certainly represents it well.
My food of choice from La Nona is my favorite, lomo saltado de carne. It is strips of marinated beef sautéed with onions and French fries served over a bed of rice. What a genius! It's like a melting of South American, American, and Asian cultures. If this was poker this three of a kind would take down any hand! This dish is a must for those of you who will visit. (BTW they also have a chicken version of the lomo saltado, but I have yet to try it). Another option is the pollo a la parilla. It's grilled chicken with rice and potato. Yes please! Their serving is also very generous and one order can probably feed two, but why would you want to share?!
Not my favorite neighborhood of Clifton by any stretch of the imagination, but I would come out just for La Nona.
Unpretentious hole-in-the-wall type restaurant with seating that offers up homemade Peruvian food. I prefer to get the food takeout – perfect to pair with wine/beer at home and curl up for movie night. The portions are great and the food is tasty.
When I'm going to a Peruvian restaurant I always try the ceviche first, and La Nona's did not fail to impress. Would not hesitate ordering it again.
There are a couple of great Peruvian and South American restaurants closer to Montclair-Bloomfield area, but not at La Nona's price point. Also, the owners are friendly.