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    4.7 (84 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Citrus-Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
    Cindy T.

    WOW - I am so impressed with this place! This is in a food haul located in River Street Marketplace with many different little shops. The ingredients are fresh and the portions are excellent. I highly recommend for those folks who want a healthy yet hearty meal for lunch. FAVORITE ITEMS: - Citrus Teriyaki Chicken Bowl: so so flavorful. The ingredients are so fresh and filling. I personally loved the coconut rice for this though I tried both this and the oats. PARKING: I parked in a lot that was pay per hour nearby. PRICE: for around $15, you get such a filling bowl. Definitely a good deal in my opinion. Overall, I'm definitely so impressed with this place and I would recommend it to anyone!

    My Espresso-Rubbed Pork Bowl
    John S.

    Big Chipotle-style custom bowl guy here, and this place totally delivered. I ordered the pork with the espresso rub and built my bowl with all my favorites; sweet potatoes, pickled onions, cilantro, corn, that delicious black rice, plus a half-salad/half-rice base. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and surprisingly healthy for how good it tasted. Yummy, satisfying, and absolutely worth a return trip.

    Bowl with chicken and steak
    Jillian S.

    Service was extremely good. I was disappointed that a lot of items were either out of stock or no longer being done anymore but were listed as options on the glass. I sadly didn't care for any of the sauces that came with the food. Many were spicy and l asked which was the least spicy with the sriracha aioli being suggested as one of the least spicy. I tried it. But wasn't a fan. Also had the dark brown one that didn't have any spicy ingredients that l can recall. But it also wasn't my cup of tea. I did like the edamame hummus. The flavor on the citrus chicken was notably amazing. The rest? Was not as memorable. Nor did l feel for almost $20 was this worth the price. The amount of items l got were small portions. Maybe 7ish bites of steak and chicken. Similar with the veggies. For the same concept l think Cava delivers a bit better. I also want to note that getting here was difficult for my gps. Also, you do have to pay to park. I think it was $2 even though l was just there to park and grab this bowl and drive off. The lot is gravel. Not a deal breaker but not ideal. Also, extremely difficult to find this place if you've never been before. There wasn't a directory once l started walking that l could find. I had to finally go into a few stores to ask a worker where it was. Apparently there is a food cafeteria. I didn't realize this and was disappointed with how difficult it all was and how limited my options were once l was there. This place is take out only because there is no place to sit within Nom. I believe there is seating in the food hall but l didn't venture in further to see for myself. I was on a time crunch to get home. Was it healthy? Yeah. Was it supremely tasty? No. Not unless you like spicy sauces or one brown one that l cant even remember if it was sweet or savory. Prob both really.

    Umami Steak Bowl
    Maddison H.

    Friendly service and great food! Everything in the bowl is seasoned well and fresh, the sauces are nice but you really don't need them since everything is already flavorful. I got the steak and it was tender and very good!

    Umami Steak Bowl & Sambal-Glazed Tofu Bowl
    Jason W.

    Hidden Gem at River Street Marketplace - NOM is the Bomb! I was heading home from San Diego and looking for something good for lunch when I stumbled across the River Street Marketplace and a restaurant called NOM. I originally joked that "NOM is the bomb" -- and it turned out to be just as good as it sounds! It absolutely lived up to the hype. Their build-your-own bowls are fantastic -- everything is made fresh in-house daily, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The owner was a delight to chat with, clearly passionate about what they do. The restaurant hasn't been open long, but I'd highly recommend it if you're looking for a healthy, flavorful lunch bowl. At first, I found myself wondering -- is this like Sweetgreen? Tender Greens? Maybe Cava? Nope -- it's none of the above, because it's way better. We tried a few different sauces: Kumquat Ponzu - packed with flavor. Citrus Teriyaki - light, gingery, and so good. The black rice was savory with a touch of sweetness. Between us, we got the Umami Steak Bowl and the Sambal Glazed Tofu Bowl -- both were excellent. If you're anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and stop by NOM. You'll leave happy and full, and probably planning your next visit before you've even left the parking lot.

    Elisa G.

    I'm completely obsessed with tofu, I've been trying to eat more protein so I was craving something like this and drove all the way here for a tofu bowl since I loved it so much last time. It ha so much flavor and I love the sides! Tatianna is so sweet and she made my bowl for me. They were giving out samples of orange chicken which is also healthy so I got some for the BF.

    Sambal-Glazed Tofu Bowl
    Laura R.

    I spotted this restaurant as we were walking out of the Rodeo River Street Area and told my boyfriend, I have to try this next time. Not sure how I missed it before. Anywho, I loved the Vegan Bowl I got. The food is delicious and pretty. The attendant was helpful and friendly. Everything looks fresh and clean. I will definitely be coming back for more.

    Nice healthy option at rodeo
    Vu N.

    Wanted something healthy at the rodeo food hall and Nom looked like the best option. Like a chipotle style bowls with healthy grains and salads etc. Got a grains and lettuce bowl with marinated chicken. Got some good veggies that were cooked well. I did skip all the sauces to keep my calories down. Overall it was a good healthy option but did get a little pricey. If you add an egg or any extras the price tag will get pretty steep in my opinion

    Marinated tofu atop simmered whole oats and fresh greens, with sauteed ponzu mushrooms, roasted sweet potatoes, broiled garlic broccoli.
    Kate L.

    Fresh, Flavorful, and Healthy! I tried Nom in San Juan Capistrano at the new River Street Market and absolutely loved it! I got the tofu bowl, and since it's a build-your-own concept, I was able to customize it exactly how I wanted. Every topping had so much flavor, and the ingredients tasted incredibly fresh and clean. The sriracha aioli was the perfect touch--not too spicy but packed with flavor, making the bowl even better. Service was fast and everyone was super friendly. My boyfriend tried it too and agreed it was delicious! It's rare to find a place where the food tastes amazing but also feels healthy to eat. I'll definitely be coming back! Not to mention this plaza has tons of cute shops and is located right in the center of downtown SJC and next to historic Los Rios street. Would highly recommend if you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and satisfying meal in such a beautiful area!

    Citrus-Teriyaki Chicken Bowl, Espresso-Rubbed Pork Bowl with chili sauce (spicy and flavorful!), ponzu sauce and mushrooms!
    Robin C.

    This is a hidden gem! Located in the newer food court building near Los Rios in San Juan Capistrano, my teen and I were in search of something healthy, refreshingly and accommodating our dietary restrictions. Nom's food is absolutely delicious! It's bursting with flavors. I don't typically like pickled onions, so I'm not sure what they do with theirs, but they're fantastic! We both got bowls and I discovered that I can have ponzu sauce here as it's made with gluten free soy sauce (homemade here!). The owner is so friendly, and eager to learn (though she's already a wealth of knowledge) about individual dietary needs. I got the coffee rubbed pork, and my teen got the citrus chicken. The egg was fantastic too! We both felt great after eating. Enjoy!!

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    Shootz - The Shootz spread! Can't get any better than a Kimchi butter Katsu Chicken Plate, Chicken Sandwich, and Refresher!

    Shootz

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    Got the shrimp and chicken katsu mixed plate. I loved the chicken more but my toddler killed all…read morethe shrimp! Can't wait to go back again. The indoor and outdoor seating options are nice and perfect for kids. We ordered at the kiosk, picked up our food, and ate outside on the tables.

    The strawberry lemonade and mint peach drinks contain dairy. When standing in front of the main…read morekiosk and menu, it does not indicate that these drinks contain dairy. This is a dangerous for people who have severe dairy allergies because milk is not a common ingredient in lemonade. I ordered this for my 4 year old who previously had an anaphylactic reaction to milk. I only realized that it contained milk when I approached the food stand from the other side of the kiosk and happened to see the allergen menu while waiting for the ube beignets that they forgot in my order. When I brought it up to the cashier, she was dismissive and stated that dairy is noted at the drink dispensers and that she does not know what kind of dairy is in it because it comes from the distributor/manufacturer. I told her that there are two ways to approach the kiosk, from the drink dispenser side (where it is barely notable because of the font color choice. Picture included) or from the side through the entrance coming from River Street Ranch. From this entrance, neither the allergen sign or the drink dispenser sign is visible. The lack of proper signage in the menu and the careless attitude of the cashier is so upsetting. I told them calmly so she can bring it up to the manager to change the menu wording but she didn't even seem to care.

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    Shootz - Some of the indoor seating directly across from Shootz.

    Some of the indoor seating directly across from Shootz.

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    LUA Asian Fusion Eatery - usion of traditional noodle soup with rich smoked BBQ in our 12-Hour Smoked Short Rib Pho. Enjoy tender, smoky perfection served with blanch

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    Pure "platinum" chowder on display here…read more.. I was still recovering from an illness but my palate was returning so I wanted soup. SMOKED PHO: -- this may be my only way to have pho moving forward -- the beef broth is delectable -- the crimson red in the rib tender delicious rib meat is perfectly cooked accounting for more cooking in the warm broth -- light on smoke -- ample sprouts, greens and noodles -- not too salty -- utterly fantastic -- nice portion of meat -- nice large portion but not jumbo RATING = A+ GARLIC BUTTER NOODLES: -- one marinated egg -- very creamy -- light towards medium garlic I feel but I will judge again when my palate and sniffer our fully back -- ample arugala -- medium portion size RATING = A STAFF are kind and efficient.

    Came by on a Sunday afternoon. Not too busy so our party was sat down quickly. Menu had some good…read moreVietnamese classics and some unique twists on some. Ended up going with the crispy wings, garlic butter noodles, yellow curry, and smoked pho. Food came out in decent time and we enjoyed each dish. The smoked pho broth was some of the best I've had. Deep rich flavor mixed with the smoked rib made for a memorable bowl. Curry was well done and paired well with the baguette. Wings were juicy and crispy; noodles would be a pass for next time though. Wouldn't hesitate to come back for another round.

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