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    Izakaya NoMad

    3.9 (778 reviews)
    ModerateGastropubs, Izakaya, Bars
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    IZAKAYA NOMAD ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Mia H.

    I came here for dinner with friends and we all enjoyed it! The interior of the restaurant is cozy and we got a booth seating. Service was fairly quick, and staff was friendly. We ordered a variety of dishes: the cucumbers, kaisendons (the mini and uni ones), the squid, the chicken and meat assortments, chicken karaage, and okonomiyaki. Everything was delicious. My friends loved their cucumbers and mini kaisendon, while I loved their squid and uni kaisendon. The skewers were delicious and juicy, and I highly recommend trying their assortments. Definitely one of my favorite izakayas in the city, so far.

    Hamachi Tataki
    Gloria L.

    Love this Japanese tapas restaurant! Made a reservation for 6pm and the restaurant was pretty empty. The service was very nice and our food came out quickly Everything I ordered was delicious but my two favorites were the zabuton steak and the hamachi tataki. The zabuton steak was really tender and seasoned to perfection. The hamachi tataki was so yummy with the onions and tomatoes. Haven't had yellowtail in so long and it definitely hit the spot! The famous tsukune chicken meatball didn't have much flavor without the dipping sauce but I do have the say, the sauce is exceptional. It's a free range egg yolk and yuan dipping sauce and it really made the meatball delicious. I used the leftover dipping sauce and dipped the enoki mushrooms wrapped in smoked bacon and it was soooo yummy!! The golden roll was good but nothing special I was very content and full at the end of my meal, which surprised me since it is a bunch of small plates. I shared everything with a friend and it was enough food for the both of us :)

    Sarah R.

    Chill, cozy spot. I enjoyed their different selections of sake. Standard izakaya fare, but I loved how they have buta tomato - I don't see it too often at yakitori spots anymore.

    Coaster
    Brian U.

    Came here after work with a group of four friends on a Thursday last week it wasn't too busy at 5pm. This is a cute little cool place in Nomad. Our waitress was bubbly and very accommodating. Place is decorated with cool graffiti art. We had all our food to share. Everything was delicious. I recommend try the Teriyaki Iza they come table side to slice it for you. Absolutely get the assorted sashimi it's fantastic. The drinks are all great try a couple you'll have a good time. Definitely coming here again soon!

    Seaweed Salad
    Benjamin J.

    I walked in around 10p and grabbed a seat at the empty bar. The lights were dimmed and music was playing low - the perfect ambiance after being overstimulated for the last 8 hours. I ordered the cucumber salad and the chicken meatball to start. The cucumber salad was really fresh and bright. I really enjoyed the depth of umami flavor in the seaweed salad but the sesame oil was a touch too heavy for me. I wanted some sake but being that I'd been drinking champagne all day, thought I should hydrate with some water instead. I was stuck between ordering the Tsukune chicken meatball (these take 20 minutes to cook) and some chicken skins - so I got both! The meatball was so flavorful OMG! And paired with the dipping sauce?! Chefs kiss! The chicken skins were made to perfection. Spent under $40 for four small plates + tip. I'll certainly be back with more company.

    Grace W.

    Me and my friends went to a nearby restaurant and the food (appetizers) wasn't good, so we left without order entrees. We hopped in to this joint on the same block and thankfully, also glad that they had a table available for us. Good vibe, friendly staffs and good Yakitori. We couldn't be happier after the 1st place. We didn't order much here since we ate a little before, but would definitely come back for a full meal experience. Thank you Izakaya Nomad for saving our night :)

    Erin C.

    Delicious skewers, chicken karaage, lobster and uni rice bowls and hot n cold sake. We came in around 9:30pm on a Friday and were very hungry. They delivered delicious food and great service. The beef skewers were my favorite. The vibe at that time was quiet yet casual and there were still several tables and guests enjoying their food. I would highly recommend if you're in the area and need a snack or just a full-on meal.

    Tako Mini Salad ($9+)
    Sawako Y.

    3.5 / 5.0 - I came to Izakaya Nomad last week for after-work drinks & dinner. The place had a cool vibe and our table was sectioned off, which created a nice, intimate setting. Their service was very attentive, too. However, I have mixed feelings about the food & drinks, which were quite pricey. For food, we ordered: - Short Rib ($28+) - Tako Mini Salad ($9+) - Yakitori - Beef Short Rib ($11+) - Yakitori - Eggplant ($7+) - Yakitori - Oyster Mushroom ($7+) - Yakitori - Avocado ($7+) - Salmon Onigiri ($12+) The Tako Mini Salad was the prettiest dish and I really enjoyed it. I didn't understand why the Yakitori took 20-30 min to prepare (which they do inform you of when you order), but the Eggplant and Oyster Mushroom were also tasty. My least favorite was the Avocado, even though I love avocados. This one was overcooked and there was so much soy sauce in the middle I had to pour it out. The Salmon Onigiri was also with raw salmon, not cooked, which was unexpected. It lacked flavor and was simply overpriced. On top of the food, the drinks racked up our bill and we ended up paying nearly $100 per person, which was expensive for what it was. The cocktails were $17+ each and $13+ during happy hour. I did like their squared ice cubes. Maybe it would be best to stick to happy hour with some small bites.

    Min B.

    We made a reservation for a Friday night and were seated right away. The ambiance was good but I would have preferred the booth area over the table area. We got a roll, couple of skewers and the okonomiyaki and all were good. The only complaint I had was that the food came out kind of late and at really different times but it was not too big of a deal. I would recommend for a casual night of drinking and eating!

    Interior bar
    Ashley F.

    Visited Izakaya Nomad on a Thursday night after work with a reservation. I was seated immediately upon arrival and ordered a cocktail while I waited for my friend. The ambiance in the restaurant is kinda dark and like an upscale end izakaya. We ended up ordering a variety of dishes to share (recommend). Some of my favorites were the yakitori chicken meatballs - came with a raw egg sauce that was soooo good - and the kimchi pork dish, which had a perfect blend of kimchi, pork belly, and tofu. The drinks were good but the cocktail selection felt a little small. Overall, I thought it was a little pricey for what you get, but everything we were served tasted great. The service was great while we were there too.

    Astro Boy
    Yuna C.

    Great place for quick bites and drinks! But must note that the yakitori (which is roughly one serving) takes up to 25 minutes for the kitchen to prepare, so would recommend ordering other dishes while waiting. Our sushi roll - Astro Boy - was the first dish to come out: pretty standard sushi roll, topped high with spicy tuna and doused with sauce. We were then served our Tuna Tartare - I was expecting more of a puréed/tartare texture but got cubed tuna. The avocado mash was perfectly seasoned to complement the tuna. Lastly, we were served our yakitori: * Zabuton steak - really tender, juicy, and well marinated; paired really well with the wasabi from our sushi roll * Chicken thigh with Yuzukosho - very soft and juicy too * Chicken meatballs - juicy and mildly flavored with a crumbly texture

    Beef tongue
    Vicell M.

    Customer service was great. Food was hit and misses depending on what you order. The place was a bit dark if you wanted to take pictures but it was great to chat with your party. Our server was really nice. She also let us know if we wanted to take any pictures before she cut things up. Awesome! Now the real focus needs to be on the food: My party ordered a whole bunch for the table. My fav was the beef tataki, beef tongue, chicken gizzard, and the veg tempura. My party also said they enjoy the sashimi that comes with the Tuesday special and the godzilla roll. Beside those, everything else fell short - either too dry or could be more tasty. Definitely, a bunch could use extra seasoning or salt with the exception of the short rib entree. That was salty enough. Bill came out to close to $500 for 6 people. I was left with a feeling of how much it could have been better in terms of food. I wouldn't be back for the fact of food not being up to par if they charge those prices.

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    Tiffany P.

    I was near Flatiron and happened to stumble upon this place. Great food and service! Loved the ambience - it's dark and cozy. I'll be back!

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    This place is not good. Had multiple dishes and did not like any. Drinks were bad too

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