By Theriz Lizel R. Silvano
We understand Nuno if only a huge bar or a couple of regular-sized Choc Nuts can make them spill the tea on the latest in the underworld. The chocolate-peanut candy bar is one of the most enduring snacks in the Philippines, so much so that seeing it in Netflix’s Trese stirred nostalgia and cravings for the sweet treat.
Several restaurants and cafés in Metro Manila have been serving confections and drinks featuring the local favorite. We found three more, located a bit south of the capital, that highlight the chocolate-y, nutty candy.
Choc Nut Glazed Doughnuts Atom’s Kitchen in Antipolo, Rizal
Atom’s Kitchen offers Choc Nut Glazed Doughnuts that have a bittersweet chocolate flavor.
In an interview with Manila Standard, chef and owner Cara Florido said, “[Our] Choc Nut Glazed Doughnuts can give the nostalgic taste of our childhood in a fried bread form. We upgraded the glaze and gave it a gourmet shot of highly-graded bittersweet chocolate to balance the sweetness, but still, you can taste the creamy peanut butter and enjoy it with the bits of Choc Nut candy bar.”
The restaurant has been offering the glazed doughnut prior to the premiere of Trese, as it recognizes the appeal of the classic candy to Filipinos.
“The chocolate bar itself is really an icon, the taste never changes,” said Florido. “Since Choc Nut is one of the favorites of every Filipino family, we think of new ways that everyone can enjoy it.”
A box of six Choc Nut Glazed Doughnuts is priced at P350. Send Atom’s Kitchen a message on its Facebook or Instagram (@atoms.kitchen) page for inquiries.
Choc Nut Latte Pinta Coffee in Taytay, Rizal
The newly opened Pinta Coffee at Taytay Capital Tiangge serves a cup of mixed espresso, steamed milk, and melted Choc Nut bars.
Choc Nut Latte is part of its coffee and art-inspired Makulay Latte Series, which includes Obra Charcoal Latte, Pastel Ube Latte, and Luntian Matcha Latte. Choc Nut Latte is intended to be the “nostalgic drink para sa mga batang ‘90s” but can appeal even to those who were born in the 2000s craving a chocolate-peanut latte flavor.
“Pinta Coffee’s concept is more leaning toward the Filipino culture. We like to promote local coffee and local art, and we feel that we need to incorporate something local and a nostalgia-inducing element in the recipe of our signature lattes,” said owner Lyn Tolentino.
Choc Nut Latte costs P89 for hot and P99 for iced. Check out Pinta Coffee’s Facebook and Instagram (@pinta_coffeeph) pages for more information.
Choc Nut Croissant Silly Lily Bakehouse in Los Baños, Laguna
Korean cake and pastry shop Silly Lily offers Choc Nut-flavored croissant as part of its croissant collection that also includes plain butter, matcha, almond, and ddalki croissants, among others.
The bi-color Choc Nut Croissant is made with Choc Nut candy bits and chocolate-peanut filling. It’s available at P145 each and can be ordered for delivery in and out of Los Baños.
To order the bakehouse’s cakes and pastries, go to www.sillylily.online.
