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Had an amazing time at Nomo Nomo! Loved the ambience and how they were playing full episodes of Naruto in the background. In the bathroom they were also playing classic Japanese movie soundtracks. Service was lovely - we were always checked in on, and waters were always full. Food and drinks were so good! The food menu was unassuming to me at first - I thought it'd be another place serving the same Japanese tapas, but we were blown away by the quality of the ingredients and flavours each time, and couldn't stop ordering more. Highly recommend! My favourites were the red crab egg sando, and the king salmon croquettes.
Fabulous little spot along Commercial drive! Always packed but open late!! This place has delicious, unique cocktails and tasty small bites. I tried several cocktails here and found them all to be really good in their own way. The cocktails are a twist from classic drinks and they do not disappoint. I tried Tonka, Suika, Kuri and Ume. Loved all of them and each had distinctive tastes from each other. My faves were Kuri and Ume. Can't wait to try other things on the menu. The service is great. Staff are eclectic and happy to help. This place is small, and a bit dark. It is also quite loud. Better for friends gathering to try drinks and food than an intimate date spot (unless you're into loud but lively bars, and don't mind loudly talking to your date). Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time as spots fill up fast. I only got a reservation in day of, late at night!
Cute spot with a great vibe and a fun atmosphere. The food was good overall, especially the tuna tartare and hen of the woods--both were standouts! A nice place to grab drinks, share a few dishes, and enjoy a fun night out. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu.
Man, for a Sunday night this place was packed, a reservation here is a must! They have some really delicious and unique tasting cocktails. I like how the menu organizes them from light to strong. Items are on the pricier end but tapas are meant for sharing so it's probably best go with a group and try out a few items. I liked their croquettes the most but the sliders were actually delicious too and surpassed my expectations! I think their shrimp toast is pretty famous as well but I found it a bit dry.
LONG overdue gathering with my girls - this was basically our early christmas dinner. gifts were obvsly exchanged but that isn't what this is abt. p's restaurant choice and what a choice it was! the restaurant is def on the smaller side so PLS make resos - walk-ins are welcome but you'd be at the bar. ofc, if you're ok with that then you're good to go! the minute you walk into the restaurant, you're transported to a cozy, nostalgic japanese bar with doraemon playing on tv! since i had a reso, i was seated quickly and then the other 2 arrived. our server was super nice, the menu was small but everything seemed to be good (both on paper and in reality). i started my night with ringo - japanese for apple but you don't really taste in the drink. for lightweights, this drink isn't for you as there is abt 3 diff liqueurs in it - i loved the nori that was provided as something to cut the alcohol with. i then had my go-to gin and soda (soda this time because they only had fever tree cucumber tonic and i do not like cucumber in my gin) - it was the sakura roku gin and you can't really go with that! p has the ume and she loved the foam on it! for food, we had the steak tartare and prawn toast to start. i loved the tsukemono in the tartare - nice tang to take some of the richness of the wagyu away. the tang also helped to tweak my appetite for the rest of the dishes. the prawn toast is not your traditional prawn toast - it's on a chinese doughnut instead of actual toast. the presentation actually reminds of another dim sum dish that do not have anything in common. then came out main - the pork collar, which is essentially the iberico tomahawk. we DEVOURED this dish - the beets, the apple kimchi, the apple sauce - EVERYTHING was so good on this main. we added croquette as we needed another carb - the salmon was the highlight for this dish. overall, we loved everything we had and i would def come back for a girls' night or date. the stiff backs frm the bar stools is worth it
I would say this place offers Japanese fushion tapas. We ordered a few dishes to share between two people and I left very content. Scallop crudo - Hokkaido scallops, radish, ponzu, chili crisp Steak tartare - Carrara wagyu, yuzu kosho, tsukemono Hen of the woods - maitake mushroom, guanciale, pickled shimeji, corn soubise Pork with caramelized apple, apple kimchi, mustard tare I enjoyed every dish. I loved the different sauces that each dish came with. My only regret is not asking for a new plate in between some of the dishes as the sauces were starting to get all mixed together. The scallop was so sweet and smooth. I liked the acidic touch of the sauce. The tartare came with a generous amount of meat to toast ratio. The mushroom dish was great, but would have been more enjoyable if the mushroom was cut into smaller chunks. The huge pieces made it hard to split up and share. The corn and the creamy sauce was amazing. The pork was flavorful and tender. The sauce was so tasty that I kept adding more back onto the pork. The kimchi was too spicy for me, but the flavor itself was good. We were seated at the bar and were constantly checked up on. The staff were extremely attentive and made sure that we were having a good experience. This place is great for a birthday celebration, date, or a small get together. 4.5 stars
Came for birthday dinner for party of three. Reservation made a few weeks ago. Place was packed with people standing at the bar. Greeted by the bartender that checked us in. Drinks tried: Tonk, Suika, whiskey soda and the apple cocktail. Food-wise: wagyu sliders, prawn toast, king salmon, beef tartare, scallops, ice cream sando. Pros: - available on open table for resos - food menu changes every three to four months - portions are surprisingly sufficient- we were all quite full by the end of it - delicious food. The wagyu sliders were a favorite for the table and also the honorable mention for the scallops - cute touch with the candle on the ice cream - sake shots on the house before we left Note: - we had the table for about two hours and Gian came by to let us know when the next table arrived for their reservation
Honestly one of my favourite spots of 2025 for sure!! It was super hard to get a reservation, and we managed to get one a week after my birthday for a belated celebration. We got seats at the bar right when it opened, and I would actually recommend sitting at the bar to get more of a personal experience when you're there! Seats are pretty close together, but still with enough room to put dishes between you and a friend. We ordered 4 things off the menu - scallop crudo, hen of the woods, bigeye tuna, and the pork collar (which was a substitute for the tomahawk that night). Favourite was definitely the scalop crudo - super fresh scallops from Hokkaido, paired nicely with the crunch of the radish and also a slight tart/vinegary taste from the ponzu sauce. Hen of the woods is coming off the menu, but if you were a mushroom lover, this would be the perfect dish for you. The pork collar had the BEST apple puree sauce!!! It was too bad that the meat itself was quite chewy. I appreciate that nothing was too salty but still had enough flavour. Some dishes I would say could do with a little bit less of a kick (i.e., the bigeye tuna) so that the freshness of the ingredients can shine through. Would also recommend their cocktails! They were all really my style - sweet, but not too sweet. Even the whiskey based drinks were nowhere near what you would expect in terms of smoky flavor. The cocktails I tried were quite subdued and paired well with the dishes. Want to give a shoutout to the service -- everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable, but not overbearingly "fake nice" which I appreciate! Dishes are fairly priced for Vancouver standards. I would recommend visiting here for a special occasion/date night. I would def revisit once they change up their menu. Took off a star because of the pork collar, and just some niche things (sauce for bigeye tuna was too spicy in my opinion)
Nomo Nomo is an awesome new spot on Commercial with great Japanese vibes being cozy, stylish, and super welcoming. The owner and staff are amazing and make you feel right at home. Highly recommend the tamago sando as it totally reminds me of the 7/11 ones in Japan (if you know, you know ). The add-ons of red crab and black truffle just take an already perfect dish to another level. Also love the name Nomo Nomo as it's a playful Japanese phrase that means "let's drink," which perfectly fits the vibe here. Great food, great drinks, and great people no wonder this place is an instant favorite for many!
Waiting time: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Taste: 4/5 Pricing: 3/5 Overall: When a new Japanese fusion izakaya opened, we had to check it out. We went during their first week on a Saturday evening and managed to snag a reservation. The space is quite small, less than 30 seats, with the bar and kitchen taking up most of the room. It's pretty dark inside, but I was still able to get a few good photos. The food quality was solid, though nothing particularly mind-blowing. Portions were on the smaller side, so it's easy for the bill to add up quickly. That said, the chef/owner personally came by to check in, which was a really nice touch, and our server was friendly and attentive.
Incredible service and attention to detail and food. Everything I had was excellent, but I was getting food jealous watching other customers getting other things in the menu. Definitely coming back, I need to try everything. Drinks were sumptuous as well, no shade on their cocktail game. What am excellent addition to the scene on the Drive!
Was lucky enough to be surprised with a reservation for this modern Japanese cocktail bar and I jumped at the opportunity, since it opened only a few days ago from when I wrote this. When I tried to book myself, the next earliest reso was a month later, so be sure to plan accordingly for this next hot spot. My friend and I were already drooling at the artwork decorating the walls, from Murakami to Yoshitomo Nara. Super polite wait staff make sure you're not forgotten here and your water glasses are always filled. The size of the tables don't really allow for carafes at the moment, especially if you order two share plates and 2 drinks, but new tables are due to arrive soon with a bit more space. The bar looked a bit more spacious than the kitchen from what I could tell, maybe it's a front of house thing. They've really tried to maximize the number of tables and seats that they can possibly fit in this small establishment and I enjoyed seeing the end result overall. The coasters were already a hit with my friend and I and served as great precursors to the amazing drinks we were about to receive. My friend got the "Ume" and I got the "Kuri", as I'm easily sold with anything milk clarified. The Ume was a mixture of umeshu, shochu, lemon, honeydew, bitters, egg white foam and soda. The Kuri was St. Remy, tawny port, chestnut makgeolli, lemon, pear and Hokkaido milk. I liked how one of the chefs took the time to explain the steak tartare dish to us as a DIY experience to mix and match the wrappings for different flavors. It was served with an abundance of radicchio, endive, nori and shiso leaves, which held the meat well and complimented the tastes. The tartare was very well done and stayed appetizing throughout. The prawn toast was also a huge hit with us and I wished I could have more. It was a nice surprise to see stuffed prawn inside a chinese donut, accompanied with flavorful sauces like the sansho aioli and the okonomiyaki sauce under it. The textures played well with each other and it was a wonderful combination of crispy and soft. I would say it was a little on the pricier side, but I enjoyed the experience and the quality of food/drinks we got.
A nice spot with Japanese bar vibes. The menu is very interesting with a nice variety of items. Also kudos for the excellent service and it was nice to meet Wayne (one of the owners?).
7 days ago
The food was amazing, the service prompt, and I'd say the only slight downside is it's a bit cramped. Oh, and it's a bit pricey--grateful we were visiting and had a favorable exchange rate. I'd describe it as more "nouveau Japanese" than a typical izakaya place (I was expecting ramen and fried food when my daughter said we were going to an izakaya), but it FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. We enjoyed the salmon, tuna, red crab, and hamachi and each was a creative delight, both in flavor combinations and presentation. They even were kind enough to adjust the serving sizes as some dishes had 2 pcs but we had 3 people, so they added a piece to accommodate (charging accordingly, of course). read more
Was recommended to try this izakaya bar from a friend and it was quite an experience! The vibe inside felt like retro Japan, with various anime and Japanese inspired artwork. They also had a TV playing episodes of Naruto which was a throwback to my childhood, but in a very classy way. The service overall was also fantastic. They were all very friendly, and were able to answer our questions related to the menu, providing recommendations based on what we liked for both drinks and food, but honestly, given the quality of everything we ordered, any item on their menu would hit the spot. We ordered the Tonka, Kuri, Mango and Ume. Of the four we thought the Kuri and Ume were the most delicious, with the Kuri tasting the most unique. For food, we ordered the BGB King Salmon, Prawn Toast, Red Crab, Hamachi Tartare and the Ice Cream Sando. Each item was meticulously prepared. Our favourite was the Red Crab, as the blend of crab, tamago salad, truffle, on a toasted piece of milk bread, was fantastic, our favourite bite of the night. The hamachi tartare was my second favourite, as each delicious bite was complimented by the fried noodles on the side. We had a fantastic experience overall. Great service, food, and vibes inside. Seating did feel a bit cramped however nothing out of the ordinary for an izakaya. Would 100% return to try the other cocktails on their menu and eat another bite of the Red Crab. Side note, the audio in the washroom was a pleasant surprise! read more
5/5 service, vibes, novelty. food was alright Nomo nomo is a super fun spot for when you're feeling shareables and having drinks! Lively atmosphere and cute colourful decor no matter which angle you look. Service is wonderful, drinks are unique, and the bartenders put lots of care in their prep. Unfortunately, the food was pretty average imo maybe we didn't get the right items. *Hamachi tartare was cool! 4/5 *Prawn toast tasted like a costco hotdog to me T-T maybe that was the goal... I was not a fan but my friend REALLY liked it *Wagyu sliders, fun concept but didn't seem so different from a regular burg As a non-drinker I'm not compelled to return, but worth a try! read more
Had an amazing time at Nomo Nomo! Loved the ambience and how they were playing full episodes of Naruto in the background. In the bathroom they were also playing classic Japanese movie soundtracks. Service was lovely - we were always checked in on, and waters were always full. Food and drinks were so good! The food menu was unassuming to me at first - I thought it'd be another place serving the same Japanese tapas, but we were blown away by the quality of the ingredients and flavours each time, and couldn't stop ordering more. Highly recommend! My favourites were the red crab egg sando, and the king salmon croquettes. read more
Fabulous little spot along Commercial drive! Always packed but open late!! This place has delicious, unique cocktails and tasty small bites. I tried several cocktails here and found them all to be really good in their own way. The cocktails are a twist from classic drinks and they do not disappoint. I tried Tonka, Suika, Kuri and Ume. Loved all of them and each had distinctive tastes from each other. My faves were Kuri and Ume. Can't wait to try other things on the menu. The service is great. Staff are eclectic and happy to help. This place is small, and a bit dark. It is also quite loud. Better for friends gathering to try drinks and food than an intimate date spot (unless you're into loud but lively bars, and don't mind loudly talking to your date). Highly recommend making a reservation ahead of time as spots fill up fast. I only got a reservation in day of, late at night! read more
Cute spot with a great vibe and a fun atmosphere. The food was good overall, especially the tuna tartare and hen of the woods--both were standouts! A nice place to grab drinks, share a few dishes, and enjoy a fun night out. Would definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more
8 days ago
Man, for a Sunday night this place was packed, a reservation here is a must! They have some really delicious and unique tasting cocktails. I like how the menu organizes them from light to strong. Items are on the pricier end but tapas are meant for sharing so it's probably best go with a group and try out a few items. I liked their croquettes the most but the sliders were actually delicious too and surpassed my expectations! I think their shrimp toast is pretty famous as well but I found it a bit dry. read more
LONG overdue gathering with my girls - this was basically our early christmas dinner. gifts were obvsly exchanged but that isn't what this is abt. p's restaurant choice and what a choice it was! the restaurant is def on the smaller side so PLS make resos - walk-ins are welcome but you'd be at the bar. ofc, if you're ok with that then you're good to go! the minute you walk into the restaurant, you're transported to a cozy, nostalgic japanese bar with doraemon playing on tv! since i had a reso, i was seated quickly and then the other 2 arrived. our server was super nice, the menu was small but everything seemed to be good (both on paper and in reality). i started my night with ringo - japanese for apple but you don't really taste in the drink. for lightweights, this drink isn't for you as there is abt 3 diff liqueurs in it - i loved the nori that was provided as something to cut the alcohol with. i then had my go-to gin and soda (soda this time because they only had fever tree cucumber tonic and i do not like cucumber in my gin) - it was the sakura roku gin and you can't really go with that! p has the ume and she loved the foam on it! for food, we had the steak tartare and prawn toast to start. i loved the tsukemono in the tartare - nice tang to take some of the richness of the wagyu away. the tang also helped to tweak my appetite for the rest of the dishes. the prawn toast is not your traditional prawn toast - it's on a chinese doughnut instead of actual toast. the presentation actually reminds of another dim sum dish that do not have anything in common. then came out main - the pork collar, which is essentially the iberico tomahawk. we DEVOURED this dish - the beets, the apple kimchi, the apple sauce - EVERYTHING was so good on this main. we added croquette as we needed another carb - the salmon was the highlight for this dish. overall, we loved everything we had and i would def come back for a girls' night or date. the stiff backs frm the bar stools is worth it read more
I would say this place offers Japanese fushion tapas. We ordered a few dishes to share between two people and I left very content. Scallop crudo - Hokkaido scallops, radish, ponzu, chili crisp Steak tartare - Carrara wagyu, yuzu kosho, tsukemono Hen of the woods - maitake mushroom, guanciale, pickled shimeji, corn soubise Pork with caramelized apple, apple kimchi, mustard tare I enjoyed every dish. I loved the different sauces that each dish came with. My only regret is not asking for a new plate in between some of the dishes as the sauces were starting to get all mixed together. The scallop was so sweet and smooth. I liked the acidic touch of the sauce. The tartare came with a generous amount of meat to toast ratio. The mushroom dish was great, but would have been more enjoyable if the mushroom was cut into smaller chunks. The huge pieces made it hard to split up and share. The corn and the creamy sauce was amazing. The pork was flavorful and tender. The sauce was so tasty that I kept adding more back onto the pork. The kimchi was too spicy for me, but the flavor itself was good. We were seated at the bar and were constantly checked up on. The staff were extremely attentive and made sure that we were having a good experience. This place is great for a birthday celebration, date, or a small get together. 4.5 stars read more
Came for birthday dinner for party of three. Reservation made a few weeks ago. Place was packed with people standing at the bar. Greeted by the bartender that checked us in. Drinks tried: Tonk, Suika, whiskey soda and the apple cocktail. Food-wise: wagyu sliders, prawn toast, king salmon, beef tartare, scallops, ice cream sando. Pros: - available on open table for resos - food menu changes every three to four months - portions are surprisingly sufficient- we were all quite full by the end of it - delicious food. The wagyu sliders were a favorite for the table and also the honorable mention for the scallops - cute touch with the candle on the ice cream - sake shots on the house before we left Note: - we had the table for about two hours and Gian came by to let us know when the next table arrived for their reservation read more
Honestly one of my favourite spots of 2025 for sure!! It was super hard to get a reservation, and we managed to get one a week after my birthday for a belated celebration. We got seats at the bar right when it opened, and I would actually recommend sitting at the bar to get more of a personal experience when you're there! Seats are pretty close together, but still with enough room to put dishes between you and a friend. We ordered 4 things off the menu - scallop crudo, hen of the woods, bigeye tuna, and the pork collar (which was a substitute for the tomahawk that night). Favourite was definitely the scalop crudo - super fresh scallops from Hokkaido, paired nicely with the crunch of the radish and also a slight tart/vinegary taste from the ponzu sauce. Hen of the woods is coming off the menu, but if you were a mushroom lover, this would be the perfect dish for you. The pork collar had the BEST apple puree sauce!!! It was too bad that the meat itself was quite chewy. I appreciate that nothing was too salty but still had enough flavour. Some dishes I would say could do with a little bit less of a kick (i.e., the bigeye tuna) so that the freshness of the ingredients can shine through. Would also recommend their cocktails! They were all really my style - sweet, but not too sweet. Even the whiskey based drinks were nowhere near what you would expect in terms of smoky flavor. The cocktails I tried were quite subdued and paired well with the dishes. Want to give a shoutout to the service -- everyone was super friendly and knowledgeable, but not overbearingly "fake nice" which I appreciate! Dishes are fairly priced for Vancouver standards. I would recommend visiting here for a special occasion/date night. I would def revisit once they change up their menu. Took off a star because of the pork collar, and just some niche things (sauce for bigeye tuna was too spicy in my opinion) read more
Nomo Nomo is an awesome new spot on Commercial with great Japanese vibes being cozy, stylish, and super welcoming. The owner and staff are amazing and make you feel right at home. Highly recommend the tamago sando as it totally reminds me of the 7/11 ones in Japan (if you know, you know ). The add-ons of red crab and black truffle just take an already perfect dish to another level. Also love the name Nomo Nomo as it's a playful Japanese phrase that means "let's drink," which perfectly fits the vibe here. Great food, great drinks, and great people no wonder this place is an instant favorite for many! read more
Waiting time: 5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 Service: 4.5/5 Taste: 4/5 Pricing: 3/5 Overall: When a new Japanese fusion izakaya opened, we had to check it out. We went during their first week on a Saturday evening and managed to snag a reservation. The space is quite small, less than 30 seats, with the bar and kitchen taking up most of the room. It's pretty dark inside, but I was still able to get a few good photos. The food quality was solid, though nothing particularly mind-blowing. Portions were on the smaller side, so it's easy for the bill to add up quickly. That said, the chef/owner personally came by to check in, which was a really nice touch, and our server was friendly and attentive. read more
Incredible service and attention to detail and food. Everything I had was excellent, but I was getting food jealous watching other customers getting other things in the menu. Definitely coming back, I need to try everything. Drinks were sumptuous as well, no shade on their cocktail game. What am excellent addition to the scene on the Drive! read more
Was lucky enough to be surprised with a reservation for this modern Japanese cocktail bar and I jumped at the opportunity, since it opened only a few days ago from when I wrote this. When I tried to book myself, the next earliest reso was a month later, so be sure to plan accordingly for this next hot spot. My friend and I were already drooling at the artwork decorating the walls, from Murakami to Yoshitomo Nara. Super polite wait staff make sure you're not forgotten here and your water glasses are always filled. The size of the tables don't really allow for carafes at the moment, especially if you order two share plates and 2 drinks, but new tables are due to arrive soon with a bit more space. The bar looked a bit more spacious than the kitchen from what I could tell, maybe it's a front of house thing. They've really tried to maximize the number of tables and seats that they can possibly fit in this small establishment and I enjoyed seeing the end result overall. The coasters were already a hit with my friend and I and served as great precursors to the amazing drinks we were about to receive. My friend got the "Ume" and I got the "Kuri", as I'm easily sold with anything milk clarified. The Ume was a mixture of umeshu, shochu, lemon, honeydew, bitters, egg white foam and soda. The Kuri was St. Remy, tawny port, chestnut makgeolli, lemon, pear and Hokkaido milk. I liked how one of the chefs took the time to explain the steak tartare dish to us as a DIY experience to mix and match the wrappings for different flavors. It was served with an abundance of radicchio, endive, nori and shiso leaves, which held the meat well and complimented the tastes. The tartare was very well done and stayed appetizing throughout. The prawn toast was also a huge hit with us and I wished I could have more. It was a nice surprise to see stuffed prawn inside a chinese donut, accompanied with flavorful sauces like the sansho aioli and the okonomiyaki sauce under it. The textures played well with each other and it was a wonderful combination of crispy and soft. I would say it was a little on the pricier side, but I enjoyed the experience and the quality of food/drinks we got. read more
1 month ago
The food is fantastic! I expected shareable, small plates; instead, we got creative, well-portioned bites of deliciousness! And let me add that the team behind the bar were friendly, helpful, and passionate about what they offered. The place is small, so make your reservations to assure your spot. read more
I had a very lively experience and vibe dining at nomo nomo. The dishes all sound very well thought out and the servers were attentive. It's kind of small inside, but it's cozy. I really enjoy the iberico tomahawk and hen of the foods dish's The steak tartar was good, but I found the fried bread that comes with it sticks to your teeth a bit. There are lots of interesting dishes and some I thought were better than others. read more
Nice little space, sat at the bar, Bartender friendly and attentive. Enjoyed what we ordered, Scallop Crudo was tasty and very fresh, loved the Tamago Sando, was recommended and did not disappoint. The pork Tomahawk was tender and delicious. I had the Asahi on tap and my wife enjoyed the Kabosu cocktail. Will return soon. read more
We were able to finally get a reservation to dine at Nomo Nomo - a bar located on the drive that resembles an izakaya. Once you walk into Nomo Nomo, you will immediately notice the Japan inspired decorations all over the place. Ambiance is casual. They also have limited seating so I would highly recommend booking a reservation if you don't want to wait. For food, the menu isn't huge - there are 9 food options and 1 dessert. We ordered 4 items. Scallop Crudo (5/5), Steak Tartare (4/5), Tamago Sando (5/5), and Iberico Pork (5/5, no tomahawk that night so it was replaced with pork collar). My favourite was the Tamago Sando, the addition of crab meat on top was a delicious touch. The only thing kind of lacking was the steak tartare, we felt like the dish could've used either a thinner bread or chips - the milk bread was a bit too thick and diminished the flavour of the beef tartare. There are also lots of options for cocktails. We tried ume and mugicha - both tasted great. However, the presentation of the cocktails didn't really wow me. Service was 5/5, very attentive and warm. Overall, we would likely come back again for drinks and maybe for food if they end up switching up their menu or add new food items in the future. read more
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