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4.9 (261 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Beef Kebab
Monica W.

Loved Nomadic Kitchen! My sister & I visited Nomadic last Thursday and it was nice and quiet. I was a bit nervous because my one year never really had Mediterranean food before and I wasn't sure what she would enjoy but glad there were dishes that she actually likes! What we ordered: - Mezze Combination: I love that they have this platter of dips for you to eat with the fresh pita bread! My favorite definitely was the hummus and beets! - French fries: Standard fries, pretty crispy and fresh. My daughter enjoyed it. - Beef Kabob: The steak was medium rare and super flavorful! The whole plate was delicious! The two pilafs also were delicious and it went well with the steak! Thank you to the owner who also gave us rice pudding for our girls. It was super yummy and my daughter definitely enjoyed it. Overall amazing food and experience! Definitely will be back again soon!

Michelle P.

Came on the suggestion from a Syrian man that refinishes our deck every few years - so we went and were notndisappointed! We ordered the mezes combo with 4 items but the chef gave us a sample of all of the messes - all were delicious with depth of flavor and a joy to eat - couldn't pick a favorite - see the menu! Then I ordered the beef and onion enclosed pose, son ordered the beef kebabs, and husband ordered the Lachmacan - more bready than he thought but he still enjoyed it - it is in the description - the pide was delicious with warm soft dough and tasty spiced meat enclosed - kid said his was good but no adjectives given lol - full with leftovers but ordered the Kunafe anyway and it was also delicious - sweet, crispy, chewy, delicious - look at the pictures, looks delicious and it was! Hard to choose among the Mediterranean restaurants around here. Try Nomadic Kitchen, you won't be disappointed.

Lamb Kebab
Rocky V.

We visited Nomadic Kitchen this past weekend and it's easy to see why they're so highly rated. We tried the mezze combo and chose the hummus, babaganoush, ezme, and mint tzatziki. All four were incredibly delicious. The bread served with it was also super soft and fresh. We also ordered the Nomadic Pide, which was another banger of a dish. It had the perfect blend of spices and cheese on a crispy flatbread. The lamb kebab was fantastic as well, tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be coming back.

Mezze platter and nomadic pide
Neha P.

Had a wonderful dinner at Nomadic Kitchen! We sat outside and the heat lamps worked great. The mezze platter of 4 items were all delicious, but also came with 5 other small samples of other off-menu items that the owner likes to try out - it was all very filling! The nomadic pide was also a large serving and delicious, warm, and cheesy. The service was very kind and attentive but not overbearing, and the price was great for the amount of food we got!

Mezze combination (all)
Sophia C.

Pretty good! Mezze combination 9/10 - HUGE portion with a nice basket of bread - can serve 3-4 ppl !! - didn't like some of the items but I don't know what they were - as a pickle hater, I was surprised to say I like Turkish pickles - it was nice to be able to try a lil of everything - I'm obsessed with the sesame bread, it was chewy and crispy and warm. Chicken & beef kebab 9/10 - their chicken and beef are SO JUICY, very well seasoned - idk what kind of rice is on this plate but the seasoned one is rly good, seasoned well and had a nice texture - portion is small but if you get an appetizer you'll def be full Overall, service was really good. He kept checking on us. Vibes were okay, it's like a family style restaurant but was empty. The only thing was the water cups look kinda crusty....so I drank from my own water bottle. Would come back!

Lamb Kebab plate
Allena C.

Nomadic Kitchen has been one of those dusty bookmarks that we finally got around to try! It was quiet at 5 pm on a Saturday night. Many tables were available for our choosing. Unpretentious, casual cafe vibes! Service was friendly and efficient as well. ***OUR PICKS*** MEZZE COMBO (4) Our choices among 8 mezze: *cucumber salad ~ cucumbers tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. *babaganoush ~ roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. *hummus ~ chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices *pink lady ~ red cabbage, lebneh, and spices A basket of bread is complimentary. We enjoyed the variety of mezze. We liked the pink lady the most due to its flavor and contrasting tartness, hummus was creamy and babaganoush had a good smokiness (tied in 2nd place), and the cucumber salad was our least favorite. We would have liked the cucumbers to be crunchier and diced into cubes. They were sliced paper-thin, wilted, and soft from sitting in the pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. We didn't care for the texture, but the flavor was good. We thoroughly enjoyed everything else. The nicely warmed basket of bread was generous, yet necessary to eat with the mezze. They even put a small amount of other dips alongside our 4 chosen ones, which made it even better. It was also artfully displayed on a platter. Great starter! Next time, we will choose something other than the cucumber salad. Still, this appetizer was yummy! 5/5 LAMB KEBAB PLATE ~ they displayed the food nicely on a platter making it visually appealing and appetizing! Rice was fluffy and not sticky, lamb was tender and was well-seasoned with tasty spices, salad was colorful and fresh, and I believe the item that came with the meal was bulgar? It had a tomato-y flavor. Though it was not mentioned on the menu. Everything on my plate was prepared well and on point! 5/5 Kofte kebab plate ~ beautiful presentation of delicious food! My guy was impressed and enjoyed his meal. 5/5 Redwood City isn't a usual destination for us, but it might become one! We'll be back to try other things on the menu whenever we're back in this area. This was a memorable meal! I highly recommend trying Nomadic Kitchen, if you like Middle Eastern food!

Alayna K.

A cute, warm neighborhood gem! All of the staff were friendly with their jokes and warmth and made our dinner enjoyable. The chicken was very tender and extremely juicy. The mezze platter was a great variety (we loved the hummus) and the sesame bread was wonderful. Portions are on the leaner side so be sure to order extra things.

Kofte Kebab
Christian T.

This place is legit. From the warm hospitality of the owner to the delicious food, Nomadic Kitchen has officially become a regular spot for me when I'm craving solid Turkish food. Our party shared the appetizer combination with four items, the cucumber salad, and three kebab plates--kofta, chicken, and falafel. Everything was absolutely delicious. The kofta was beautifully seasoned, the chicken was incredibly moist, and the falafel really knocked it out of the park. The cucumber salad was light and refreshing and paired perfectly with the appetizer plate, which also comes with freshly baked bread. The restaurant itself is smaller and more intimate, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was very welcoming, happy to make recommendations, and had a great sense of humor, which made the experience even better. Nomadic Kitchen is located on Broadway in Redwood City, on one of the streets now closed off for outdoor dining. Parking is easy to find by the post office or across from the fire station in the Marshall Street parking garage. Highly recommend if you're looking for great Turkish food in the area.

Chicken Kebab
Mona A.

We ordered to go from this spot a lot recently as I have loved their food but I am disappointed as the mezze combination to go is a hot mess as everything is super mixed together. Plus they got our order wrong and sent the wrong items vs what we ordered for the combination. It was disappointing. Their grilled meats taste good and I think they can elevate the flavors by properly packaging to go items vs 4+ items in one container that ends up all mixing together like a mushy cereal.

Kofte Kebab
Paula N.

Soooooo good! Would come back again just for that white bean mezze with bread. Outside chilling with a cool breeze with the umbrella up to shade us from the afternoon peak sun. Would definitely come back again to try something else

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Michael C.

Those Stellar ratings... I see what the hype is all about. I was a bit skeptical about the stellar ratings. It looks like it was earned justifiably so... We walked past here a couple times and thought we should give this place a try. Well this was the weekend it happened. Nomadic Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant churning out some tasty food. A mid size fast causal small business with a decent amount of seating inside. It's in downtown RWC, so embrace the challenge of parking. lol #TurkishEats: ~ MEZZE: Mezze Combination - 4.5/5 Just about everything was excellent. I could have sworn we ordered the smaller of the two combination, but we end up getting the bigger combination. Oh well, no complaints. We got to try a goo a majority of the messie menu. ~ PIDES: Nomadic Pide - 5/5 Apparently according to comments from my fellow Yelpers, this was a must try it. So we gave it a try, absolutely no regrets; like a fancy craft Pizza / Flatbread. Best way I can describe it, since I don't know what a Pide is...delish! ~ ENTREES: Kofte kebab - 5/5 This was one of the best kabobs I've had stateside in a while. The meat was tender and full of flavor. The Entrees come with rice, salad and a basket of bread. Unbeatable value for some delish food. ~ basket of bread - 4.5/5 delish! I think this is made in house, and if it isn't I want to know where they buy the bread! I'll be a regular there... Service was good, all the food came out at a decent time. We got a chance to me Hasan, the owner and chef. Nice guy, very friendly. Great experience... I'll definitely be back!

Rice Pudding
Robert M.

The food was excellent and the service was great the ambiance was very nice and quiet

Beef Kebab
Linz C.

Wow what an amazing new addition to DT RWC. My family came for dinner around 6pm and had a nice big table outside. We pretty much ordered one of every meat, one meat filled flatbread, and the giant sampler platter and that was more than enough to feed all 11 of us. The platter was outstanding, beautifully platted, definitely IG worthy. We had no idea what we were eating but it was all delicious, especially with the house bread. Service was friendly and the indoor space is beautiful as well. My only complaint was that the bread baskets did not look the cleanest, a little sticky with old residue within the weaving.

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4.4(309 reviews)
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So yummy! I came here with my mom for a celebration and it's just delicious. We both agreed it was…read morealso some of the best service we've received in a long long time. I forget our waitresses name but she was a brunette who started off the night with a joke about going by another name if we didn't like her. She was amazing! I recommend getting the tasting menu, especially if you're unfamiliar with the cuisine. We loved the cold apps and the kebabs. The rice pudding dessert is an absolute killer.

I was put in charge of finding a group lunch spot (a responsibility I do not take lightly), and…read moreafter a bit of digging, landed on Meyhouse on Emerson in Palo Alto. As someone who likes Turkish food, this felt like a strong contender. Food: We started with the lahmacun which is made up of a thin Turkish flatbread topped with ground beef, tomato, onion, pepper, and garlic. It was beautifully thin and crispy, with just the right amount of topping. Honestly, add a small salad and you've got the kind of lunch that makes you feel satisfied. This lahmacun is one of the better versions I've had which made it extra tragic to learn it's a lunch-only situation. Why gatekeep happiness to daytime hours? For my entree, I ordered the Alinazik which was grilled tenderloin skewers over eggplant labneh. The beef was tender and the labneh was creamy, savory and a tad smoky. I saw that they offer a $44.95 prix fixe menu, which sounds great in theory, except for the small catch that everyone at the table has to commit. A bit of a "we ride together, we prix fixe together" situation which may not work depending on your dining companion(s) dietary restrictions. Atmosphere: The space is bright, airy, and stylish. The high ceilings resulted in lots of natural light, and a large bar that quietly suggests, "you could have a cocktail or two." One slightly odd note: The bathroom lighting is very dim. Like... "is this ambiance or did someone forget a switch?" kind of dim. Not a dealbreaker, just a curious contrast to the otherwise well-lit space. Overall: A solid pick for Turkish food in Palo Alto located off Emerson and a successful group lunch choice (I will be taking full credit). I'd happily come back to explore more of the menu. I'm already eyeing the Pirzola (bone-in lamb chops) or the Filet of Levrek (branzino) and maybe lobby for all-day lahmacun.

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Private dinning jazz bar. I can't wait to experience this.

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Kuzu Pirzola (Part of $40 three-course lunch prix fixe +$7) two-piece bone-in lamb chops w/ mint-pistachio spread

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4.4(283 reviews)
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I'm adding photos from our different visits. Oklava feels like a neighbor's home to us--warm,…read morewelcoming, and sincere every time we come. Our absolute favorite is the profiterole. Finding that authentic Turkish taste here truly makes us so happy--it's exactly what we miss and love. What also makes this place special is the team. There are two staff members we see regularly, and they are incredibly attentive and detail-oriented. They provide such high-quality service, even on very busy days. The coffees they make are delicious, and I've noticed how they take care of guests so thoughtfully--sometimes even right at your table. Huge applause to both of them--they're doing an amazing job!

Today my boyfriend and I visited your café in Palo Alto. Unfortunately, we ended up leaving without…read moredrinking a single sip. His coffee arrived cold. My matcha latte looked like the matcha had never been properly whisked--there were visible clumps throughout the drink. We showed both drinks to a girl from the staff who was walking around the café. She acknowledged the issue, said they were busy, and told us someone would help us shortly. No one ever did. After waiting and being completely ignored, we got up and left. It was an unnecessarily unpleasant and dismissive experience. A bit more professionalism and follow-through would go a long way. Otherwise, you're welcome to keep things as amateur as they were today--since we won't be coming back anyway!!!

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Meyhouse - Çemenli Tavuk

Meyhouse

4.3(494 reviews)
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A phenomenal dinner experience with plenty of good food. I visited on a Sunday evening, and it…read morewasn't super busy. The ambiance of the restaurant was incredible: warm, inviting, and romantic. The service was also top-notch: efficient and speedy. We tried the tasting menu, and I'm so glad we did. Every single dish we tried was delicious, and we were able to try a whole range of dishes. The amount of food we got made the price worth it. By the time we were done with the cold and hot appetizers, we were already stuffed. They then brought out the entrees, which were so delicious we kept eating. And the desserts were the perfect finish to an already amazing meal. Special highlights were the manti with garlic yogurt, artichoke with poached shrimp, lamb chops with dill-potato wedges, and the baklava. I highly recommend the tasting menu if you want to try a little bit of everything - the variety in the meal was really enjoyable. I will definitely be visiting again!

We were there to celebrate my niece's wedding anniversary. I…read morecould not eat the kofte I ordered, it was 50% cumin, inedible. I swapped it with my niece. The kebap I exchanged was half and half meat and burned bread cubes with yogurt. nothing else. The $65 a plate "lokum" was a couple of thin slice of meat with a scoop of mashed potato. The server did not like my $50 tip, stating 20% minimum gratuity, which came to be $90. After that insult and spending $590, the only thing we enjoyed was the pide. We will not go to any Meyhouse never again.

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Kopoglu - Oven roasted eggplant and peppers with tomato sauce, yogurt.

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4.2(187 reviews)
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Came here to try Uyghur food out of curiosity…read more Food: The Uyghur pilaf was pretty good and different from typical Chinese food. The homemade naan had a very solid texture. Service: The restaurant is owned and operated by a pair of sisters, who were friendly. I can hear them speaking to each other in Uyghur and the kitchen staff in Chinese. Ambiance: The restaurant is located at the same place from the previous Juban restaurant. The main dining room is a big square room, with two long tables in the middle with dishware and customer tables at the two sides, each can sit around 6 people. The walls were decorated with Uyghur portraits and fabrics.

Post-Hike Discovery: Our First Taste of Uyghur Cuisine Four…read morehours of hiking will make you bold. That's how my partner and I ended up at our first-ever Uyghur restaurant -- hungry, curious, and ready to eat something we'd never tried before. Atmosphere: Lively, to put it kindly. Several families with young kids filled the open dining room, and the sound carried everywhere. Come expecting energy, not quiet conversation. Service: One server running the whole floor -- so yes, patience is part of the experience. We didn't mind once the food arrived. The Food: Lamb Feet (Appetizer) -- A first for both of us. Surprisingly flavorful, and yes, you will need both hands. The restaurant thoughtfully provides plastic gloves, which you'll want. Gosh Naan (Appetizer) -- Solid, but the most forgettable dish of the meal. A fine warm-up act. Kawap Noodles (Main) -- The star of the savory lineup. Hand-pulled, chewy, and deeply flavorful. The heat isn't a punch -- it's a slow, creeping numbness on the tongue. In the best way. Uyghur Milk Tea -- Yelp reviews warned us it would be "salty." Ours wasn't, but it was silky and smooth. My partner wanted it stronger; I thought it was perfect alongside the bold noodles -- a quiet counterbalance to all that spice. Lamb Skewer Kabob -- Our unanimous favorite. Tender, juicy, and gone within minutes. Do not skip this. If you're Uyghur cuisine-curious, this is a great place to start. Come hungry, come open-minded -- and order the kabob.

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