I visited Nomad when they were “up the road” and had a great dinner. Overall, it was very enjoyable, albeit pricey, food.
Definite highlights were the:
- kingfish ceviche
-calamari and potato (fave dish of the night)
-lamb shoulder (even if you’re not a big fan of lamb, this was cooked perfectly with the best balance of flavours)
- olive oil ice cream sandwich (think of baklava but ice cream version)
I personally don’t recommend the spatchcock as it was a very average tasting dish and messy to eat.
Service can also be a bit inconsistent at times.
All in all, I do recommend visiting Nomad.
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It's easy to understand the long wait times for a table when you've had the food at Nomad.
We dropped by on a recent trip to Sydney on a busy Friday night with no booking. We were told the wait would be 45 minutes, but given we had nowhere else to go, decided to wait it out.
The kingfish ceviche was easily the standout dish. Perfectly cured kingfish laced amongst silky avocado and paired with a crunchy cracker - this was a great opener for the rest of the evening. The BBQ king prawns had a great salsa Verde that helped to cut through the smokiness. As expected, the smoked beef cheeks were very tender, though the fennel and capers were a little too sour for our liking.
The presentation of the tiramisu was very clever. A large biscuit topper which upon cracking revealed a silky cream layer underneath. Points for creativity!!
Overall, Nomad is worth a visit for those more fancier date nights!!
Tastiness: 4.5/5
Value: 4/5
Satisfaction: 4.5/5
Pictured:
- Sydney Rock Oysters
- Smoked mushroom & bone marrow empanada
- Kingfish ceviche
- BBQ king prawns
- Smoked beef cheek
- Turkish coffee tiramisu
This is our first visit. The restaurant is nice and big, ample seatings. The girl who served our table was very attentive and friendly. Four of us ordered 5 small plates and 4 mains. The portion of beef tongue was too small but it was absolutely delicious (we didn’t had enough), it was our favourite dish for the tonight. Beef cheek was very tender and cooked just right. A great place to catch up with friends on a Friday night.
Flavour combinations tend to fall in the ballpark of Modern Australian with varying notes of Middle Eastern influence. We started with the zucchini flowers; delicate and encrusted in a punchy parmesan crumb, softened by the creamy ricotta filling and finished with a sweet, fragrant truffle honey.
Love the interior and the ambience of this place! Am a fan of the open kitchen concept. Service was friendly and prompt. Food was amazing! We especially enjoyed the burrata with the flat bread, the zucchini flower, and the haloumi. They were super busy even on a week night so make sure you make reservations early!
I am so happy I came here finally. What a lovely venue and it's so well done.
They have done such a good job with the interior, lots of light colours and wood throughout.
The Bread and Charcuterie board was a great start and my wife had the oysters. We followed that with the Heirloom Tomatoes and the Wagyu
Everything at Nomad was amazing! Took my partner here to celebrate his promotion.
It’s a very friendly and vibrant place, and the waitress was so lovely and humorous! Every dish we had was delicious! The kingfish ceviche, spatchcock, wagyu. Would 100% come back!
Love this place! Beautiful space that smelled of wood fire as soon as you walk in. Staff were very friendly and helpful, telling us how many dishes would be appropriate for our party and giving us menu recommendations. The spatchcock and school prawns were amazing but the ice cream sandwich for dessert was a standout!
Beautiful wooden decor with open kitchens and friendly service - the wait staff were also great at taking away plates and following up with the next dish promptly. It can quite busy in the evening but it makes for nice bustling ambiance.
My favourite dishes were the kingfish ceviche served with coriander crackers and the wood roasted kingfish head and collar (limited availability!). The meat from the head and collar was so tender and the shellfish butter that it was served in was so flavourful and delicious.
The wagyu beef cheek was smoked perfectly and had that nice glisten you want in wagyu, best eaten together with the kale and zucchini agrodolce as the flavours complement each other so well.
The spatchcock was decent however we ate this last and after experiencing the prior dishes almost felt underwhelming! The orange sorbet was quite refreshing and perfect to wrap up the nights meal.
Went here for a work dinner with about 20 colleagues. We indulged in a set menu to make things easier and the food began to arrive not long after we sat down. Beautifully presented and exquisitely tasting, the potions were generous without being oversized. Service impeccable.
Loved Nomad. I loved every dish - the octopus was just average (I liked the tomato and chorizo more than the octopus itself). Standouts were the kingfish ceviche and ice cream sandwich dessert. I had the Singapore cocktail - super strong and would be on par with a Long Island in terms of taste
One of the best places I have been recently. Good place for a table of 4 - 6 people. It's a bit noisy and loud so find myself shouting the whole night. Having said that the food was amazing. We ordered the focaccia with zaata as a starter then the asparagus and king fish ceviche as entree. Mains we had spatchcock, lamb and halloumi. Finishing off with an Orange sorbet and olive oil parfait. Just the right amount for a table of 4. Extremely nice food. The lamb would have been my favorite amongst all the good dishes. Lamb was cooked to perfection. A hint of smokiness that I've never tasted before. Just superb!
Strongly recommended anyone to go but make sure you make a booking. It was a Wednesday night and the restaurant was packed.
Only had a few small dishes as it was our second lunch, but wishing we had our whole meal here. Some of the best flavours I’ve had in a very long time! Top of the list to go back to when in Sydney
We had a wonderful family celebratory dinner here. The food was sensational and beautifully presented . The cauliflower was a standout dish as was the John Dory which was cooked to perfection. We will definitely be back !
I went to Nomad with my classmates in wine tasting class last week and we really loved this place. Food was really great and all the wines the lovely waitress and sommelier recommended were so nice and the sommelier even corrected our tasting notes, it really helped our study in wine tasting, will surely go there very often.
Nomad is a bustling place. I went after work on a Friday night for the 615-8pm dinner sitting. The atmosphere was energetic. The food was lovely but the mains off the grill took about 2 hrs to come to us ie. we were told it would take 45min from order to arrival. We got our mains at 755pm and then stayed past the allocated time so we could eat it. They were good enough to not kick us out while we were eating, but quick to move us out as soon as we looked like we were finishing. The experience was really good leading up to checking on, waiting on and finishing our grill mains. We had to skull our wines to hand over the table. Nomad has good food and wine and atmosphere - but i would pick a less busy time to go.
This is an amazing place to experience the flavour of the food . It's bombastic . Mordern industrial interior friendly helpful staff . Fresh local and seasonal produce . Flavourful food. It's an arthouse of food. Got to sit near the kitchen to see how the dish was being made . Hats of to their perfection I saw them discard 3 yolks because they weren't just right for a dish where you wouldn't even see it outright . They cooked and served everything with perfection. I orderef brisket , tartar and trout . All different in their preparation and presentation all are mouthwatering. I will surely be going back to try rest of the menu as everything is distinct and I am sure equally delightful. Sadly my photographs don't do justice to the amazing food
Our waitress was quick and attentive. Our first two meals arrived very promptly, but the mains took some time. We had the scallops which were delicious and an empanada. The beef cheek was really soft and melted in the mouth, the brown garlic sauce was a great match! Spiced cauliflower was an exciting menu for us - really tasteful. We had semolina fritter with orange caramel- sweet sour butter with orange - again, another wonderful combination! I was really surprised and the experience exceeded my expectation.
Reasonable walk from Central station. Big room, high ceiling, warm inside, but not stuffy. Excellent service. Required booking for Sat lunch a few weeks in advance. Had set menu $69 pp, I believe minimum of 4 diners are required. Food was tasty, unusual, served promptly. Catered for vegan/gf. 🌟🌟⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Festive Mediterranean Feast
Fine dining experience in Sydney taught me how adventurous and experimental cooking can be. When bitterness is presented to customers as the core flavor of Orange Blossom Sundae with an aim of preserving the naturalness of the granita, patrons are educated in how nuanced flavors can be, but not how sweet dessert is or how bland vegetables are.
NOMAD Restaurant in Surry Hills marked my first proper dinner in Sydney -- it completely blew my mind away. No cliché nor hyperbole intended. Thanks to my man's rich gastronomic experiences and skilled tongue (now pun intended), coupled with his relentless research, I was pampered from small plates to garden fresh.
NOMAD's grill dishes characterize its uniqueness. Flamed with burning logs, customers could see from the central open kitchen how local produce is prepared. We particularly like how the edges of the cabbage are grilled until slightly burnt and crispy. The chefs also give the Spiced Cauliflower an interesting Mongolian touch, reminding us of the barbecued roasts we once had in Hong Kong. We exchanged heartfelt smiles as to how creative the chefs of NOMAD brought spices from around the world together.
The only disappointment would be the wines. We tried four glasses of house wines, two red and two white, recommended by a staff member, yet none of them struck us as memorable. We are not picky drinkers, and we appreciated the diversity of the wine list, but to be honest, we did expect more from the winner of Australia's 2017 Wine List of the Year Awards.
While immersing ourselves amid the jubilant atmosphere of the night, he said out of the blue --
"We should still do this (romantic dinner) when we're old." He suggested, upon witnessing a long-married couple enjoying a sweet night out away from childcare obligations.
Certainly, my love:)
Beautiful food, highly attentive and personalised service by our waitress and great atmosphere. Have recommended the restaurant to many friends and will be back!
Beautiful decor and space, and great atmosphere. One of the nicest restaurant spaces in Sydney and around Surry Hills. Made a birthday booking and the special birthday cake candle touch.Loved the switched on staff and great menu. Will be back.
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Food, service, ambience, surroundings and style all contribute to this very inviting Sydney Morning Herald 2017 one hatted Surry Hills restaurant. Had booked to come for the express two course lunch but once we got there, quickly decided we wanted to stay for a lot longer and try more of the menu! Chose a table in the front section with the afternoon spring sun streaming through the floor to ceiling windows and lighting up the old warehouse! How delightful! Service was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about all parts of the menu and history! Somehow, Nomad doesn't exactly feel like you are in Sydney. Upon entering I felt like we had been transported to a smart restaurant in a rustic winery as we sat amongst stunning large oak barrels, stacks of firewood and baked bread loaves. Shared the following dishes from their 2017 Spring menu: a dozen freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters, Kingfish ceviche w avocado, finger lime and coriander cracker, Rangers Valley rump done on the grill and a spiced cauliflower w spiced cashew, wild rocket and labne as an accompaniment! In total.... mouthwateringly great! Am yearning to return to try their signature dish; the pork, that only appears on the dinner menu as it is slowly roasting in the oven for the entire day. By the way... the artwork on the side wall pays respect to the first pig that was consumed on the premises.
NOMAD is our favourite restaurant in Surry Hills! Everything we had at the restaurant was perfection. The space has plenty of seating, but reservation would be highly recommended! There is nothing to fault from the menu.
The food was absolutely delicious made with the highest quality ingredients. Great for group bookings or a intimate dinner with plenty of paid street parking around the restaurant.
Amazing food, homely environment and great selection of wine . beautiful presentation and good desert to finish off your meal what else do you need . Thank you guys
Absolutely delicious banquet set menu! All dishes are flavoursome and presented beautifully. Gorgeous pairing wines. The service is friendly and professional. We love the buzzing dining atmosphere without the lost of privacy.
One word to describe this place. Brilliant! The service, the food, the atmosphere, are all just brilliant. Definitely will be back to try their desserts as we didn’t get a chance the last time cause we were so full!
Absolutely delicious meal. The tartar kingfish was beautifully balanced. The service was wonderful with great knowledge of the wines on the menu.
The most amazing food I’ve eaten In sydney to date. This is my most favourite restaurant not only because of the ambience, the food but the knowledge the wait staff have of the produce. The staff were very helpful in choosing dishes and recommended the perfect amount to order for a table of two.
This is a really good restaurant with delicious food, great service and a lovely ambience. The dishes are good to share and my favourites were the wagyu tongue and the striploin steak which were both so soft and well cooked. The spiced cauliflower is also a must order as a side. The wood roasted rainbow trout was also an amazing dish which was very flavoursome.
Definitely stay for dessert especially the ice cream sandwich and the fytoura (fried semolina cake) which were really good and not too sweet. I will definitely be coming back!!
We loved the atmosphere - it is such a trendy restaurant to go to. The staff was very friendly and GbR such helpful advices!
We choose two starters: the zucchini flowers and the Wagyu tartare. We loved the tartare. It was well balanced in its flavors!! The flowers were crunchy. We just loved it! As a Maik we had the lamb which was super tender! When we are back in Sydney - we would totally come here again!
Food that I had there were amazing, especially the duck fat parfait - creamy, sweet and good flavor, wanna order more for takeaway 😎😎
Staffs are well trained and friendly, cozy and causal environment
Yummy!!!! Those oysters were to die for. I don't have photos but I got the zucchini flowers, trout wrapped in vine leaves and the cauliflower. The zucchini flowers were nice but not amazing. They were just deep friend and sprinkled with cheese and honey. The honey was a nice touch but would not get again. The trout was incredible, so much flavour and perfectly cooked! The cauliflower had a particular spice to it that was quite strong and over powering, but was still quite beautiful. Overall awesome job!
Awesome ambience and place to eat and share food. They’re tapas style food so it’s designed for sharing which we love. We started off with the scallops and wagyu tartare which both tasted really good and fresh, not too heavy either. Cocktails came early to us too and they’re great cocktails! Our main dishes which are the pork and spiced cauliflower are also very yummy, perfect flavour combination on the cauliflower and the crackle on the pork is just divine! Great experience and will definitely come back!
Was here for a friend’s hens night. Got the tasting menu, where everyone shares a course.
The place has low lighting, great ambience and was super busy on a Saturday night.
As soon as we sat down, the stream of food started. I swear the food just keeps coming. My favourite would be the split pea hummus, zucchini flowers and the kingfish ceviche. Every dish is well done and delicious.
The olive oil ice cream was the most interesting dessert i’ve ever had. It was rich, sweet but taste like olive oil. I’m still undecided about that one :P
The kingfish ceviche is one of the nicest dishes I have had in Sydney. The atmosphere is really nice with great ambience. Lots of great cocktails on the menu, the only down side the tasting menu cant be done for parties of two
I think it's been at least two years since the last time we dined at Nomad, and somethings have definitely changed.
While the Zucchini Flowers were a bit of a let down....just deep fried and drizzled with honey and a healthy rain of pecorino - sub par recommendation by our waiter :(
Everything else was spot on with our expectations and a bit more...the Rainbow Trout was the favourite, deboned and stuffed...the amount of effort that went into the dish is what makes going out feel like going out!
Food: really good I would say. The score for nomad isn't a fab but a real deal. They have their own cold room for the meat and it's real good. All the staff knows what best to recommend to their customers. Love the tempura zucchini flowers with honey and kingfish ceviche. Dessert on the missed side as it's just doesn't do it great.
Ambiance: simplicity but def doesn't match for the price they're charging. It could be better.
Service: staff is friendly and knowledgable.
Price: Portion is a bit on tapas size so if you're big eater it might cost a bomb. Price for 2 is almost $300 with a bottle of wine. Yet I think is worth it for good food.
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I had been wanting to visit Nomad for a while, having walked past many times and not entering. A catch up with a friend, the perfect excuse. We were looking for a drink and a bite to eat. Being a busy Friday night, we were lucky to get in, grabbing a couple of chairs at the bar.
There is ample space to accomodate all comers. A great set up with bar and open kitchen at the centre of the restaurant as well as a meat curing and cheese room, very impressive. Nomad has a sophisticated modern industrial set up, the large wooden pylons and exposed wooden ceiling beams also giving the feel of a large rustic log cabin.
Starting with a couple of boutique Australian beers to start and browsed the menu. With a range of wood fired meals the menu was very appealing.We decided on some bread, a huge portion, probably half a loaf of fresh house made bread, fresh bread is always going to tick some boxes. We decided on sharing some BBQ baby octopus to start, which was nicely prepared and a generous portion. For the main we ordered the wood roast pork, perfectly cooked, with the wood fire cooking method giving the meat a nice smokey flavour, almost a bacon like taste. The crackling was sublime, even perfect with a nice crunch, not too hard or chewy. This was served atop of some cannellini beans, Italian Kale(cavalo nero) and some tasty cotechino sausage. We enjoyed this with a nice glass of pinot.
A great place for a catch up or group gathering. Loved the set up ambiance and more importantly the food and beverages. Nomad goes on the list of places to return to.
My wife and I went in to try the new sandwiches on offer during lunchtime. Theres a crumbed smoked ham hock terrine with pickles and horseradish mayo on a brioche bun, and a salted crispy eggplant, goats curd and pecorino also on brioche. Both were delicious and gave us a glimpse of what Nomad has to offer. Definitely keen to go back for the $40 express lunch set (which gets you zucchini flowers and a choice of steak or fish) and the the full a la carte menu.
Food was delicious, ambience was amazing, and service was very good. Would definitely come back again! Only issue was a waiter who took my drink and food before I was finished, but it may have been because we came in too close to closing time.
Definitely worth a visit!
Absolutely loved Nomad! Great service, atmosphere, and excellent food! The kingfish ceviche was a standout, such fresh flavours and quality produce. We also tried the zucchini flowers, oysters, wagyu tounge and fish pastilla and all were amazing! The ice cream sandwich to finish it all off was perfect. Highly recommend coming here!
One of my fav dinner place in Surry hills, great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff helped to recommend us the most popular dishes, and yup, I can see why they are popular!
This place is amazing!! From the moment you walk in, the layout of the place and interior is very inviting. The menu is made to share so please be aware!
First off, the highlight of my night was the zucchini flower, what an exceptional way to start off the night! There was a perfect, light batter on it and the flavour was just on point - this is a must if you visit.
I also ordered the wagyu tartare which was exceptional and came with chickpea chips, pork fat potato, snapper, and the king fish ceviche.
Only thumbs down was the snapper which was way too salty for my liking, but either then that my night was perfect!! Great food and amazing service.
We celebrated our son birthday here on Monday. The staff were attentive without being over bearing. Great menu ... much try are zucchini flowers ( the best I have had so far) crisp and tasty. Lamb delicious but a bit on the small side. We will be back
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Nomad is a mediterranean fusion restaurant in Surry Hills that does great food with a casual fine dining ambiance. This place books out weeks in advance on Friday and Saturday nights, so we had to organise this visit and were happy to get a table!. To start off, we ordered the burrata with pickled green tomato and grilled sourdough. We are both a fan of cheese and enjoyed this dish immensely, the burrata was creamy and rich and spread perfectly on the warm and crunchy sourdough and the pickled green tomato gave the dish a sour kick.
Went to Nomad for the first time tonight and I'm so annoyed I hadn't discovered it before! Delicious food and great ambience. My new favourite dinner spot. The whipped ricotta is divine! I'll be back !
Awesome Sydney Ramen Girl
+5
Amazing restaurant !!! All the dishes are incredible and interesting s
Been here countless time and there is always new to order and none of the dishes have ever disappointed. Even dishes I wouldn't gravitate towards usually - I am mind blown
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In our opinions, Nomad is a humble hidden gem. It is perhaps our favourite restaurant in Sydney.
Outstanding dishes:
1. Delicately fried crispy zucchini flowers dusted generously with salty pecorino and glazed with pungent truffled honey. This dish is texturally architectured with the crispy zucchini and soft pecorino dustings.
2. Spiced wagyu tartare with fried eschallots and chickpeas that provides a surprising crunch and body to the tartare.
3. Refreshingly light kingfish ceviche. The finger lime and avocado really enhanced the freshness of the fish, the coriander cracker was the perfect carrier to bind this dish together.
4. Spatchcock with harissa. We were blown away by the tenderness and the flavour that this little bird could deliver. This is perhaps our favourite main meat dish in Sydney.
5. Slightly tangy, this spiced cauliflower contrasted so well with the luxuriously strained labne. We have a slight obsession with cauliflower, this is the greatest contender to our other great cauliflower love from Kepos and Co's.
6. Ice cream sandwich. An absolutely stunning dessert, we loved the simple subtle flavour of the olive oil parfait.
Underwhelming dishes:
1. Wood roasted pork. I am not at all particular of the 'swine smell', however, there was an offensive porky smell that was hard to ignore and completely ruined the dish.
Their deliverance of tantalisingly delicious, visually enticing food has seen us return multiple times. It is a place we bring our loved ones to bond over great food.
highly recommend scallops.
Deep fried Zucchini flowers are really nice, favourite dish overall.
All the desserts are so delicious + the wine over there.
Family style restaurant. Ordered the whipped ricotta, burrata, zucchini flowers, calamari, olives with anchovies, monk fish, spatchcock, and cauliflower. The whipped ricotta and burrata were both delicious. However, the standouts were the calamari (best I've ever had), spatchcock (incredible flavor through the sauce), zucchini flowers, and the cauliflower. Not a fan of anchovies and the olives did not change that feeling.
Atmosphere was warm and inviting. Service was prompt and friendly. Even though the quality of the food was so high, the price does it justice. Flavors were punchy and dishes were well variety to suit every taste bud. Would definitely come back, hungry for more.
Like the vibe. Service was attentive and it was interesting watching the kitchen work. Love the fresh oyster. And the park pork was crispy outside and juicy and tender inside, a real treat for us!
Walked in with no reservation on a Monday night and it was still buzzing (although we got the front window counter seat as there were no proper tables avavilable).
For starters:
Oysters were very fresh and dressing was lovely.
Scallops were really large, plump and sweet, but purée a tad too salty.
Kingfish ceviche had a pleasant flavour.
The main dish was the highlight of the night. 6 week Dry aged Rib eye with charred cabbage. The jus and seasoning of the rib eye was executed so well, there was no fault in this dish. Absolutely loved the charred cabbage, gave the dish a rustic dimension.
Finishing on a sweet note, the strawberry pavlova was ok. I was just really craving something fruity, and there was good acidity with the strawberries.
Overall the standard and quality of the ingredients was very high and well respected. The waitstaff were attentive enough but seem to be very busy most of the time.
Would definitely recommend Nomad, will have to come back to try the rest of the menu.
Last week my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary #10 (!). We’re not into big celebrations so we (I) prefer to splurge on a nice but not too fancy dinner on occasions like this. I had a few options lined up and asked for the infallible wisdom of my fellow Sydney food bloggers. I ended up with even more appealing choices and ended up booking one of my original ones: Nomad.
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
+3.5
We opted for the chef’s menu so that we could sample a wide range of dishes without having to think too much about what to order. Our food came out at a good pace and we left Nomad feeling truly satiated. What I like about this place is that you have the option of choosing where you would like to be seated (ie. the main floor, the window counter or the kitchen counter). Clearly I booked kitchen counter seats as I love watching the whole food preparation and plating up process.
Great chill out fancy bar! I loved watching the dessert lady do her thing! Waiters are responsive and they are very willing to recommend. I gave it 4 instead of a 5 because not all dishes hit the spot but I would definitely go back again.
A favourite spot for special dinners - the menu, atmosphere and service at Nomad is always fantastic. Try their bounty bar dessert - incredible!
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Nomad has a fantastic atmosphere - intimate enough for a dinner for 2, but casual and lively enough to go with friends. Love the decor and feel of the restaurant. There are a few seating options available (bar, main dining area or window), and since we had booked online, we chose to be seated at a table in the normal dining area. It was a full house, so best to book, especially for a Friday and Saturday night.
We started with the smoked brisket empanadas, served with a house-made hot sauce. I thoroughly enjoyed these and were great with the hot sauce for some extra heat and flavour. However, at $10 each, they are rather expensive. The Southern calamari was soft and tender. The black garlic sauce was so flavoursome and we smothered it all over the calamari. It kind of reminded me of a thick balsamic glaze. For mains, we shared the wood roasted pork, served with a large dollop of romesco and a side of potatoes roasted in pork fat. Pork was absolutely delicious. Tender, not too fatty, full of flavour and a nice crackling. Even the side of potatoes were a stand out dish in itself. The romesco was smooth and nutty, but I didn't think the pork even needed it. This is also another expensive dish, at $47. The potatoes were a good portion to share, but I did not think the piece of pork was big enough to be considered a "share" dish, as the menu (and our waiter) stated.
Staff were efficient, friendly and helpful. Our wine and water glasses were always topped up. I had a very pleasant meal, and look forward to my next visit.
Great place with inventive food full of texture, taste and colour. Outstanding dishes are the haloumi, chicken and the zucchini flowers. Service also outstanding.
My fiancé and I had an amazing overall dining experience with delicious fresh food, excellent service and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend the brioche with fried quail eggs 😊
Really really nice dinner. It was a Tuesday night but the place had a fun buzz about it. Food was so delicious and a great wine list to match. Staff were lovely. Will definitely be back.
What a great restaurant. We booked a month in advance, not sure how long it takes otherwise but on a Wednesday night it was almost full.
Walk ins were seated at the bar.
Firstly, love they have sparkling water on tap.
The waitresses were all VERY friendly and professional and the food...oh the food.
We started with brisket empanadas...mmmm crunchy and light but at the same time that meat!
Scallops were a true delight, wrapped in some sort of leafy thing.
For mains we had the roast pork, two decent pieces with some veggies-YUM! I think it was about $40 but the quality and serving size was well worth it. We had Brussels as a side, these came with a delicious creamy/spicy sauce.
We shared the donuts which were ok...nothing special but certainly not bad.
All in all this was a very satisfying meal and I can't wait to go back when in Sydney next.
This restaurant isn't cheap but you totally get what you pay for-amazing service and very, very tasty food.
Fantastic dining experience here and another long awaited restaurant ticked off the list. Had a catchup with a friend and the all the items we ordered was rich in flavour.
Memorable items were the okra, Smoked brisket empanada, Zucchini flowers, Nomad jersey milk haloumi Rangers valley hangar, duck and pork rilettes and the spiced cauliflower
Had a very good dinner here with a client. The roast pork and lamb were the standouts, so juicy. Just really good roast meat fare. Everything is based on share plates so good place to bring a few people and share a few things. We had a good selection of entrees as well, oysters were great.
Very nice wine selection too.
No too over the top posh, great atmosphere to bring a client or casual date.
Service was generally good, however was a little inattentive at times.
Pansear your taste buds with an array of unique flavours and textures at one of the most popular restaurants in Sydney (and yes, it lived up to expectations for me too). Start with the grilled scallops, which were a little pricey, but well worth it due to its incredible taste. Continue to saturate with the refreshing rangers valley topside tartare, a dish with an interesting combination of elements and textures.
It was one of those moments when you couldn’t remember why you accepted your friend’s invitation rather than going straight back to your warm bed. But in the middle of Foster Street lay the perfect place to warm up your fingers and your heart: Nomad. My friend was waiting for me at the bar, and as my nose and toes start to defrost, the good vibes of the place shook off my grumpy mood in no time.The high ceiling of the spacious room — busy but not too loud — the light wood complementing the dark metal furniture, coupled with a bar immersed in wine shelves. The place was modern and cosy.
Great atmosphere and meeting place for friends! Food sharing is always a great way to experience the company of good friends. The chicken was juicy, lamb was succulent, the zucchini parma was an interesting twist. Definitely one of the must tries around Sydney!
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I've been wanting to come here for a while, and finally, it happened!! Firstly, very impressed with the layout.. It's quite big inside Nomad, with nice ambient lighting and an open-kitchen to watch the chefs work their magic. The food is spectacular as well, highlights were the Grilled Scallop (drooool), Beef Tartare (cleverly covered in thinly sliced radish!) and the Ice Cream Sandwich (every bite was heaven!). We ordered other dishes on the menu, but they weren't as amazing as those three. Wish we had room to squeeze in the Kingfish Ceviche, it looked absolutely gorgeous with decorated flowers on top, but I'll just have to make a second visit to try it out next time!
It's a great place to go with friends, or even an intimate dinner for two. If you come here with a party of 3 or more, there's a chefs menu for $65 a head.. Worth checking out. The wine you get here as well is amazing, after dinner you also get the name of the bottles if you had wine during dinner, as most of the wine at the Nomad cellar you can't get at regular bottle shops. A really nice touch! I had two glasses of the Syrahmi Shiraz which was so good.. I suggest trying that if you like your red wine :) Great visit, so happy I finally came here, and tempted to come again to try the other food on the menu!
Love this place!! I finally tried out this place after many recommendations and it certainly lived up to expectations. I really enjoy the open warehouse space and food was delicious. It is a little more on the pricey side but worthwhile experience.
Wow we loved the food and atmosphere. They were really accommodating for a group with a few of us with special dietary requirements. Only disappointment was watching the birthday cake (pre ordered) sit on the counter for 20 min before someone on staff attempted to cut it up. Zucchini flowers and lamb were sooo good!
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As locals to Surry Hills, we're spoilt for choice around here (lucky) but when it comes to special occasions then Nomad gets the nod. Its a special place for special celebrations. Last night's much anticipated visit was sadly less than satisfying compared to previous visits, so something has changed, lets figure it out.
The ambience and decor are major parts of Nomad's appeal. Warehouse space but intimate at ground level, the heart and heat of the kitchen acts like a magnet drawing you in to the centre constantly. Add to that the excellent service - efficient yet unobtrusive, informed, warm and friendly.
Our choice of wines from an extensive wine list was made easier by a couple of tastings, and we weren't disappointed. A night for bold reds.
The spanner crab croquettes were delicious - soft inside and crunchy out. The kingfish ceviche was perfectly flavoured and textured with light, crispy crackers. Beautifully plated too. For mains I went with the Seafood Pastilla (monkfish) which was disappointing. Firstly, the oil in which is had been fried tasted slightly rancid, secondly there wasn't a lot of monkfish in the filling. The pastry was overly oily and combined with the richness of the labne, it was all too rich for my palate. My partner enjoys his meat and had eyes for the Suckling Pig however his hopes were dashed due the Public Holiday, so settled on the Albondigas (meatballs) which he enjoyed without being overwhelmed. The side of brussels were a delight, we could easily have ordered another but resisted. Overall we felt the main courses lacked the subtlety and nuanced flavours of previous dishes we've enjoyed there.
An enjoyable dining experience once again however we both came away feeling a little less of the wow factor this time. Of course we'll head back again, hopefully to have our faith restored.
It is a delightful dinner we had there. I love all the flavor combinations! The empanadas are the highlight! Really tasty with the Chilli sauce! The only thing I would like they to improve is PLEASE ASK ME how I would like my steak to be cooked. The steak was too rare for my liking, but I had to admit that the flavor was just impressive. Enjoyed my night there!
Enjoyed the food, service and ambiance. A place i would definitely come back to with a few friends. A great selection of good wine to match.
Having previously worked with Matt Yazbek at Toko, I had excitedly been eyeing Nomad off since it opened. I finally had the opportunity to drop in on my most recent trip back home to Sydney and it didn't let me down. As advertised, it is a really lovely place to come together with friends to share some great food and wine in a relaxed setting.
Starters are always my favourite part of any meal and they were a definite highlight here. The house charcuterie with home made pickles were predictably good, as were the scallops and the ceviche. Mains were good, especially the pork...but the sides were the surprise winner here! Much effort was placed into making these standard veggie accompaniments interesting and tasty.
A really great addition to Surry Hills and one I would not hesitate to recommend!
There has been quite a buzz around the office for Nomad Wine in Sydney so I decided to check it out during my first day in the beautiful city. My hotel was near the Sydney Opera House. Nomad Wine was on the other side of town in Surry Hills. My colleagues and I decided to walk to the restaurant. It took about 25 minutes but helped us work up an appetite. It was a lovely autumn’s evening and the hike was literally a walk in a park – Hyde Park.
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Booked this place last min for a Friday night (9pm was only left!) as I was meaning to try it out for quite some time now. Over-ordered the menu as we were so excited to try everything. Scallops were cooked to perfection and the flavour combination was great- creamy cauliflower puree' with the freshness of the pomegranate to cut out the heaviness. The crab croquettes were crisp and light on the outside and fluffy and warm on the inside with lovely flavour. The haloumi (made onsite as told by our waiter after) was full of flavour and tasted nice with the roasted cherry tomatoes. The kingfish was gorgeous both on plate and on the palette. My friend who normally hates raw fish got forced to take a spoonful by me who was in heaven after first bite, even said she liked the dish, especially with the creaminess of the avocado on top! However the highlight of the night has to be the lamb which was cooked to absolute perfection and had great flavour without that heavy smell of lamb which I normally can't stand. Service was great too, with food coming out relatively fast at a steady pace and attentive waiters and waitresses coming regularly to check on you and re-fill your wine glasses. The decor of this place is open, large, with warm luminescent lights which creates a nice ambience without being too formal. Overall, very happy and will definitely be back next time!
Can't get enough of Nomad. Every single one of their dishes is on point. Their wines are also quite good and unique. The service matches the dish quality.
Went here a second time with a friend who had a restricted diet, and the staff were very helpful in accommodating her needs, providing accurate suggestions each and every time.
The loss of 0.5 is only due to one small thing - getting a table can be difficult!
You must try Nomad. Enjoy drooling all over the attached images!
Came for my birthday dinner. I was floored by the high quality of everything - the service, the food, the interior design, the fabulous wine list. The kingfish ceviche and the lamb were the highlights of the night, and I was also a big fan of the valrhona chocolate dessert. I had such a wonderful experience - can't wait to come back!
Randomness_of_existence
+5
I have to say that I cannot rave enough about Nomad. I have been here so many times now. With the menu changing seasonally, it always entices me to come back.
The meals are all made to be shared, so it's a good place to go with a group of friends. You can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. If you're not sure what to order, the staff are always happy to give you their recommendations.
The drink menu is quite extensive, with a wide variety of cocktails and wines. They don't do mocktails, but the bar staff are more than happy to whip something up for you.
The amount of times I've been, it has always been during busy times. The service is always outstanding regardless. Always friendly and attentive.
I definitely recommend this restaurant and I can't wait for my next visit!
Darlyn Kimberly Yang
+4.5
Always a great experience dining in this gem. A trusted favourite! Waiters are very helpful with deciding order sizes and this is not very common with most restaurants. I enjoyed the beef empanadas, the kingfish ceviche, the pea hummus and all the sides. It was such a smart menu, which allows for rediscovering veggies as well.
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My family came here for today for lunch. As you walk in you notice the spacious and open feel of the restaurant and sitting close to the kitchen, you can see the chefs at work. We found the service from staff friendly and professional but with the food, some were great and the rest we found just average.
I didn't take photos of all the dishes we ate as we were too busy talking and eating but we found the zucchini flowers and the kingfish ceviche to be the highlight. The kingfish was very pretty on the plate and tasted great with the coriander cracker. Their escalivada was just roasted vegetables which my MIL thought was too salty. The haloumi was good but the portion small for $29. The plate was just roasted tomatoes with a small disc of haloumi. The ranger valley hanger was cooked well but the highlight for me was the mushroom that the dish came with. We enjoyed the side of smoked beetroot,
For dessert, we ordered 2 serves of ice cream sandwich, valrhona chocolate which was visually nice with the rose petals and raspberry but I preferred the cinnamon doughnuts with mascarpone ice cream. My husband didn't like the Pedro Ximenez syrup it came with, but I didn't mind it as it seem to cut through the sweetness.
Glad I could tick another place off my wishlist
December pre Christmas business lunch with 6 others in a very busy but spacious and smoothly run restaurant. We had everything from breads, olives, antipasti, delicious fried zucchini flowers, fish, lamb, salads, deserts & coffee, and lots of wine.
I get the impression this is as much a place to come and hang out with friends, as it is an imaginative contemporary kitchen presenting interesting food.
Sharing a range of dishes is not always the best way to savour a particular expertise or complexity, so I'll have to come back some time and give it a chance for a 4+
Having previously worked with Matt Yazbek at Toko, I had excitedly been eyeing Nomad off since it opened. I finally had the opportunity to drop in on my most recent trip back home to Sydney and it didn't let me down. As advertised, it is a really lovely place to come together with friends to share some great food and wine in a relaxed setting.
Starters are always my favourite part of any meal and they were a definite highlight here. The house charcuterie with home made pickles were predictably good, as were the scallops and the ceviche. Mains were good, especially the pork...but the sides were the surprise winner here! Much effort was placed into making these standard veggie accompaniments interesting and tasty.
A really great addition to Surry Hills and one I would not hesitate to recommend!
Excellent service and very friendly staff. Our waitress did not try and upsell us but made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal.
Food was superb. We had the zucchini flowers for the entree which were perfectly fried and dressed with a delicious cheese. Surprisingly sweet flavour. For main we shared the lamb neck with Israeli cous cous. The acidity of the lemon juice dressing on the cous cous complimented the yoghurt and lamb very well. Well matched with a nice red wine.
Reasonably well price, ended up being about $45 per person which was fair given the quality of the food, atmosphere and service. Added bonus was the fact that we could hear one another over the bustle of the restaurant.
A must try for all restaurant goers.
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The feel of the restaurant is more relaxed than uptight which I love yet has some fantastic food like (actually, better) than... Er... Uptight restaurants.
We went for our wedding anniversary and took the choice of sitting at the bar stool area so we could watch the kitchen while waiting for our food and provide distractions when we inevitably run out of conversation lol
We sat at the 'small plates' preparation table and the guy was real friendly as we made some chit chat and watched how they elegantly and with great care prepared the delicate dishes. One of the probably younger chefs was struggling with getting the peach to sit exactly right on top of the Buffalo mozzarella and it was pretty funny to watch as he kept trying again and again and again haha
We ordered the tartare small plate as a starter and man, I'm usually not a raw food type person but maybe it was cuz I saw him make 5 on the spot before our one or I just liked the chit chat with the guy that made it but it was pretty damn good. Soft and melty (maybe that's not the right description) with wild rice to add that crunch. Fantastic... If u are a tartare kind of guy.
So that was just a start of things to come because when the real food came (the char grilled lamb neck and Ranger Valley hanger) it had to be some of the best damn cooked meat I had eaten.
So perfectly cooked, so tender, the fattiness of the meat added nice moistness and flavor.
At first I was not impressed with the size of the meat dishes that came but surprisingly I didn't leave hungry.
The waitress suggested also the pea salad but it didn't do much for me - can't remember the taste much but I think it was the fennel taste and I (probably wrongly) was expecting mashed peas (it was whole peas) to go with my meat.
Staff were friendly, no complaints in that regard and another funny moment was watching the kitchen hand spin the salad dry in the biggest freaking salad spinner I had ever seen! She had to bear hug it and could barely hold it up to the sink haha. ..I got a picture but nah I'll let u go there and look for the salad spinner :)
Great place, would definitely go again.
One of the best restaurant in the area. It is a lovely place and the service is fantastic. Nothing really disappointed — everything from the entre and mains to the dessert was amazing.
Really impressed with Nomad. On the expensive side but great food which is for the most part locally sourced. Also a great fit out, a warehouse or industrial feel with an open kitchen. Get a seat at the bar and watch the chefs do their thing.
Came here for my birthday to celebrate. What a great place. Love the food, the decor and the ambience. All the dishes were yummy and in large portions. Drinks were on the more expensive side but if you come just for the food, it's very well priced I think. Recommended.
Had a great lunch today made all the better due to the attentive service (Deanna you rock!) and great food. All shared plates were delicious and our vegetarian guest was extremely well catered for. Kingfish cherviche, zucchini flowers and smoked chook were standouts. Thanks for making our day special.
It’s taken me a while but I’ve finally dined at Nomad in Surry Hills. The one hatted restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Watch my YouTube video below for a quick overview:. There’s a strong focus on locally grown produce that extends even to the wine list. Nomad features a lot of snacks and small plates as the menu is designed to be shared.
The food at nomad today was very well cooked. The wagyu small plate to share was tender and soft, and the chimichurri complimented it very well. Thoroughly enjoyed that small plate. The snapper was a little dry but the nice white sauce complimented it and made it taste a lot better. The chicken, at first looked very average, but it was very well seasoned - a very nice surprise. That dish was also a little dry though. Overall the food was well seasoned and flavoursome. The atmosphere is nice.
Nomad was recommended to me by a couple of friends and I am glad that they did! The service was amazing on arrival right until we left. All the dishes are designed as share plates. My favourite dishes were the kingfish ceviche (yummmm) and the tiger prawns (butter heaven). I will definitely be coming back again.
Visited Nomad on three separate occasions, and I was not disappointed once. Service is great and the food is amazing. The seasoning on the okra is just amazing. Smoked eel croquette is unbelievable, and their mains, which they suggested 2 mains among four people, was good too.
Recommended by a friend! I am so glad we listened to him. Started with the Okra - amazing! Followed by the Kingfish which melted in your mouth - hold the bread though, it was completely not needed. ZUCCHINI FLOWERS... just eat them, then eat some more! The stem was soft and the flower head crispy, just perfect to the palate. I tried Tongue for the first time in my life and it blew my mind, so tasty and tender, a definite must. I wish we hadn't ordered the prawns though, as they were too 'dirty' tasting. The beetroot salad made up for the poor taste of the prawns though. The service was very good, we felt that all of our needs were met. The wine expert was great, he picked the perfect beverage to match our meal. If you get the chance to go to Nomad, do! Finish off with the amazing Chocolate dessert and a short black, and you will head home with a kick in your step and a wish to go back to try everything else on the menu.
Awesome restaurant in a crap part of town, but come before Lucy and Clover finish turning it into a pale facsimile of the meat packing district in NY.
On my usual order of battle: great space; limited, but good beer range - focus on boutique Australian beers like Moo Brew and Burleigh Heads; nice range of quirky Australian wine, we sampled a good Tasmanian "Blanc" by Synapius, and a cracking Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir.
Food was excellent: kingfish ceviche; Ortiz anchovies with "house hung" ricotta ( sounds uncomfortable); hanger steak was sublime; and a great beetroot salad. Finished with a super cheese plate: holy goat la Luna, penganya cheddar a a ripping blue.
Definitely coming back.
A restuarant that isn't trying to do more than deliver great food and service. Each dish was superb and the atmosphere buzzing. A perfect place close to the city.
Amys_food_adventures
+4.5
Large open warehouse space with lots of tables. This place tends to have a big turnout most nights of the week. The menu has a large range to suit most tastes. Came here with a group of foodie friends and we got to try most of the small plates a one or two items from the grill. Overall, good customer service, waiters friendly.
Gorgeous restaurant that has a great ambience and vibe. The customer service is great and the menu has great variety. I suggest you grab a group of friends and order one of everything. I highly recommend the scallops and beef tartare.
We had a great evening. Service was amazing and everyone really friendly. Food tasted great - nothing to complain about and definitely will come back again!
My first time dining at Nomad and after hearing much hype, it did not disappoint! The service from beginning to end was impeccable and being seated on the kitchen bench it was exciting to watch to food being cooked in front of my very eyes and the swift production line they have in place.
The haloumi was simply divine, I can't find a single fault as it dissolved in my mouth and the baby tomatoes created q tantalizing sauce around it. The baby octopus came a close second for favourite of the night followed by the chicken - the tiger prawns were nice, but the other dishes over powered them.
You can't leave without getting dessert, the cannoli had just the right amount of crunch and mouthwatering pipping while the Chocolate (mousse) was rich and perfectly complimented by the berry sauce.
Each dish was presented with absolute precision and care. I can't wait to come back and try more dishes on the menu.
Really fantastic dining experience overall. $197 for 2 ppl before tip. We ordered 1 or 2 dishes too many between two of us. The kingfish ceviche was magnificent. Runner up was cauliflower and I'm always a fan of lamb. Really appreciated the wine recommendations and excellent service as always.
We came here to celebrate our 1 year anniversary ( I know, so adorable :)) We both really appreciated friendly and helpful staff, and everything we had was incredible, but also a bit pricey. (but hey, it's our anniversary, we are allowed to spend a small fortune on a meal once a year) :)
Came here for the second time recently and the food was just as good as I remembered. Everything was full of taste and presented beautifully. By making an 8.30 reservation we could relax and enjoy our food without rushing. The anchovies and ricotta to start were a real highlight, and probably the best I've ever had. The lamb we got for the main fell off the bone, and was incredible. Will come back!
Nomad is one of my favourite venues in Sydney. I've been here a few times now and the food is always spectacular. The interiors and ambience complement the food and the wine selection is on point. Service is usually outstanding, however unfortunately this visit the waitress seemed to be overwhelmed and forgetful. Every dish made up for it though, and between the lamb that melted in my mouth to the anchovies and ricotta starter, I was one very very happy customer.
Loved the food here, zucchini flowers, octopus, clams and suckling pig all delicious. The pork was a bit over salted the only minor complaint otherwise outstanding. Service was friendly, will definitely be returning. Bill was under $100 per head which is quite reasonable
Had my bday dinner here. Had the set course meals with a large group and they catered well to everyone's personal needs and preferences. Food was in great portions and delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive. Decor was nice, warm and open. Would definitely return!
Located at the heart of Surry Hills, Australia. Nomad has been a hip since it has opened. A restaurant in Surry Hills never fails with its atmosphere and drinks. Smoked Brisket Empanada – NOMAD Hot SauceAmbience & Interior – 9 aud each. Scallop – Chorizo, Pickled Apple – 9 aud each x2
Had some really nice experience in Nomads Surry Hills with my besties👭👬👫 Good looking and tasty food😍 Do not have to wait for a long time and the services are pretty nice and fast. We only ordered two of the desserts and they are both my tea👀 food are fresh!! Lol wrote the same review for three times because the app is not working so well🌝 btw it is a worth going restaurant 👏👏👏
Pulling out the big guns for Nomad and rating it 5..!!!
Immaculate service, attention to detail, stunning open plan interior design & an awesome fish bowl of a kitchen.
I was lucky enough to be seated on the bar overlooking the kitchen and spent my night in awe of the pastry chef. Her skills were so impressive, no wonder, as she had previously been working at The Fat Duck whilst it was open in Melbourne.
It was like dinner with a show "foodie" style.
GO AND DO IT, it's worth the money..!!!!
Cannot recommend this place enough! Every dish is filled with such flavour and presentation is immaculate. Absolutely loved the squid, texture was perfect without being overcooked. Also the signature desert 'the chocolate' is one of a kind. The peanut butter centre, and soft chocolate coating is a match made in heaven. Would highly recommend and can't wait to go back
Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine
+4
Mulloway was the star of this dining experience, and while all the plates were super tasty it was the service (their female sommelier) that made this one of the best dining experiences I have had in Sydney. Funny, authentic and knew exactly when to leave us alone, as well as when not to. Great food and ambience with service that went even further.
Had a dinner at this place on my first day in the amazing city of Sydney . Walking through Gorgeous streets and pretty landscapes we found this restaurant using Zomato's recommendations . The high rating given by previous reviewers is truly justified . We have to wait for our dinner table for an hour but in the meanwhile we were offered the space in bar area with limited starter food option which we grabbed right away. Apart from wine , we also offered beer and for starters we ordered okra , wood fired sourdough and scallops . Crispy okra with black salt was awesome . So was sourdough. My colleagues also liked the scallops . For main course I didn't stay but my team members were appreciative of dinner food also. According to them , highlight of the dinner was wild cauliflower ( with cashew nuts). If you are vegetarian - this place is just perfect for you . Service was excellent and ambience was just perfect . Going to visit again to try more dinner dishes .
To be honest, I was a bit disappointed. But I think it maybe because of the personal taste preference. I am not that into Nomad. But the lamb was definitely a highlight. I rarely eat medium cooked lamb cause it has muttony odour. This lamb dish had totally taken the smell, kept the juice in the meat so well. I also like the halloumi cheese! Cheesy and softy! Might come back to try the wagyu beef as my friend said it is pretty good!
I do love this restaurant. If you really looking for fancy restaurant, delicious food, good wine&cocktails, yummy dessert...I mean you wanna satisfied with all, Nomad is place to go!!
Nomad is highly rated on Zomato with a 3.8/5 rating. I came here with a good gal friend and we had very high expectations after also hearing good feedback from our friends. I quite liked the Nomad single letter on the wine glasses. My friend and I toasted over a glass of barbera. My friend is a huge fan of churros so we ordered the savory churros ($18, top photo) which was a goat's cheese churros with truffle honey. They looked amazing! They tasted a bit bland though without the goat's cheese and honey. The churros were nice and crispy though - just bland on their own! More goat's cheese and honey are required. Perhaps more for the subtle palatte.
Bright and lively atmosphere, excellent wine and menu, efficient and friendly service. We had the oysters, scallops, lamb and Brussels sprouts finished off with the cannoli. Wine was the highlight. Beautiful big warehouse space. Spelling mistake in menu "lamb rumb" forgiven.
It's taken me a while but I've finally dined at Nomad in Surry Hills. The one hatted restaurant serves contemporary cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Watch my YouTube video below for a quick overview:. There's a strong focus on locally grown produce that extends even to the wine list. Nomad features a lot of snacks and small plates as the menu is designed to be shared.
I simply can't find fault with Nomad. Exceptional food and excellent service. A restaurant deserving of multiple visits and great reviews..
Bianca: I am embarrassed to say it took me as long as it did to visit Nomad, a restaurant come, bakery, cheese maker and wine cellar. With a clear focus on the ‘flavours of the Mediterranean’, it really was an amalgamation of quality Australian produce driven by a passion for nourishing and wholesome food.
The Goats Cheese Churros with truffle honey ($18) was the star of the night. The savoury goats cheese churros were super fluffy inside with a nice crisped surface. To have a truffle honey yoghurt dip with it was just pure brilliance. The balanced combination of sweet, creamy, sour and earthy flavours worked a treat. There's a reason why this dish stayed on the menu since its debut on day one. We enjoyed it so much that we had it for dessert too!
Wonderful atmosphere! Loved the decor, particularly at the bar. The staff were lovely and helpful, not the pretentious type. Meals well worth the money!
Easily my favourite restaurant in sydney.
Been 3 times. Impressed every time.
The service here is probably the best I've experienced. As knowledgeable as any fine diner, but with a warm touch. Jokes here and there, always attentive, happy to recommend. Sommelier comes past whenever you're done with your drink and talks you through what to have next (gets dangerous if you're on a budget, but awesome when you're not).
The food here is beautiful. Everything I've had was delicious and innovative. The house made cheeses and cured meats always impress.
Would happily go back every week if my wallet allowed.
My Nomad review seems to have disappeared down the plug hole with urbanspoon (gurgle gurgle). My enduring memory however is of a really great dining experience. We sat at the chef's table, which was a lot of fun, watching them prepare the meals, including some absolutely gorgeous desserts. Everything we ate was marvelous, and this is definitely a restaurant for my special occasion list.
With the exposed wooden beams and ventilation ducts that snake throughout the ceiling of this beautifully ambient Surry Hills mess hall, I find myself wondering whether or not I’ve ended up on the set of the next Justin Timberlake music video, rather than Sydney’s culinary institution, Nomad. These reflections are quickly quashed over a glass of 2008 Bella Ridge Estate GSM ($18).
Susan ChocolateSuze Thye
+5
Nomad in Surry Hills will blow you away with their house made charcuterie and pickles, the goats cheese churros with truffle honey or the BBQ Wagyu Skirt.
There has certainly been something of an Australia wide boom in restaurants focusing on the kind of upper-mid level share plate style cooking served at Nomad, however few restaurants in this class can claim to be quite as accomplished. Its a fine balancing act making food that is paradoxically hearty and rustic in its focus on wood fire cooking but undeniably cheffy at the same time, and Nomad seem to do it with an impressive effortlessness. Choosing the Chef's Menu revealed a well balanced selection of dishes, with the house made Haloumi and the heavily barbecued Cauliflower being just as meaty as the awesome Lamb Neck that served as our main. Service was friendly and professional, and oenophiles would be well pleased by the highly apposite wine list. This was definitely a restaurant worthy of its hype, and considering current head chef Jacqui Challinor has only been at the reins for little over 6 months it is all the more impressive. Highly recommended.
Nomad in Surry Hills, Sydney is a place serving really good food with a difference – some interesting combinations like Moreton bay bugs with pork jowl, and goat cheese churros. I really didn’t know what to expect but I was very pleased with this meal. The BBQ Wagyu Tongue with mojo Verde was a must despite my dining partner’s resistance (in the end he tried it and liked it), and the pork chop, while visually quite plain, was cooked to perfection… so succulent, served with a fab salad of cabbage, creamy ricotta and radish.
Surry Hills has come a long way recently and is now known as one of Sydney’s hottest foodie destinations. It’s home to some of the most creative dining spots in Sydney. No stranger to this list is Nomad in Foster Street, the constantly packed out restaurant which has recently been awarded a Chef’s Hat in the Good Food Guide.
We had family dinner at this restaurant and the food was really delicious. I especially liked tabbouleh with roasted grains, it was amazing. I wish they just had more vegan choices in the menu, but at least they could customise the dishes to make it vegan.
I'm not sure whether they have the best scallop in Sydney by all accounts since I'm new to here but, indeed, it's quite nice with radish, highly recommend! Wagyu skirt with mushroom was good as well. Providing a VERY cozy atmosphere especially on the bar counter, great marriage between nice dinning place & bar, destination to have food and talk with friends, attached to my photos.
Maybe the only demerit is...the drink list is a lo-b short for a nice bistro.
Great place and decor with modern flair, the food was average some were cooked well and some were overcooked (maybe they were busy) my steak was overcooked and dry as an example.
We came to Nomad because Christine Manfield had a dessert showcase for her new book 'Dessert divas' the dessert itself was good but i had it at her old place "Universal" and it was far better. Most of the dessert were room temperature, if it was cold it would have been perfect, also the gaytime gone nuts has shrunk a little and not as intense as before.
Well she did seem busy rushing around and saying "Hi" to friends might played a factor.Overall nothing was GREAT or enticing to return, but I did enjoy the Liver parfait.
Boyfriend made reservations for this one. This place is busy! We sat on the kitchen counter where we could watch the chefs in action. Food portions were generous and quality of the food was great. I had wanted to order the tasting menu as i love variety but was told there was a min person order so that was a bummer.
Nomad is a great restaurant which takes service to the next level. I walked in on a Friday night without a booking and was seated at the bar while I waited for my friends to arrive. My friends were delayed for an hour, however, the waiter paid me special attention and ensured that I was looked after for the entire time.
The space is really awesome and it does not feel crowded or cramped even when the restaurant is packed with people.
I would highly recommend the Hommous, Morton Bay Bugs, Okra and the chocolate creme dessert which was amazing!
Amazing food Amazing Wine Amazing Atmos
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A flawless winter Wednesday night at Nomad. Sat at the "Chefs table" (expensive description of sitting at a bar overlooking the kitchen hands squeezing sauce on plates) but that was the ONLY niggle. Service was prompt, friendly and knowledgeable without being OTT or new BFF. Champagne followed by a Vic Pinot Noir, and we shared the bugs (possibly the dish of the night, melty velvety bites of salty sea goodness), the silky roasted eggplant with a nice spiced yoghurt and the seriously excellent tongue (BBQ bacon'y flavors mmmm). Then did the Porchetta, PERFECTLY cooked and a good portion, and the "cauliflower cheese" which had such a a freshening lemon element, and some nuts for texture. Chocolate coconut thing for dessert but I was so drunk by then (4 hours later) it might have been bad, but we thought it was heaven. We never felt rushed, and we never felt ignored. While not exactly a bargain, it was worth every penny, so much work had gone into every single dish. Would highly recommend for anyone, any night
Nomad is probably my favourite restaurant in Sydney at the moment! Their foie gras and chicken liver parfait is delicious and this was the dish that I couldn't stop thinking about when I went the first time. The second and third time I came back the parfait is my go to dish. I could have it all to myself! Other standouts include the white anchovies ( i usually don't like anchovies), goat's cheese churros, the lamb neck and the meringue. I honestly can come back and order the same dishes over and over again.
The waiters are very friendly and well informed of their food. If you as a group of 2 get a seat around the kitchen bar. Very impressive watching the chefs!
Always packed, always humming, and I'm pleased to report that standards in the kitchen have been more than maintained since the departure of Nathan Sasi. Special kudos too for curating an all-Australian wine list. If only more local restaurants did the same.
Managed to make a reservation for 14 people a day before dining to celebrate my 18th and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant has a lovely buzz and ambience that set the mood. Ordered the 6 course set menu and all my friends thoroughly enjoyed it! They catered surprisingly well for my vegan dietary requirements. Appreciate how they got creative with the food. Serving sizes were generous and were served in appropriate intervals. The service overall was good but could have been better- felt a bit neglected. But this is definitely the place for an intimate get together. Would go here again and recommend it for an affordable fancy food experience!!!!
Great food, pricey but a good dining experience. This place is surprisingly large, the decor was quite charming and minimalist at the same time with a wide open kitchen area. Service was lovely, if not slightly rehearsed. we had the moreton bay bugs which was a generous portion that was flash fried, it was sweet with the right amount of crunch, i enjoyed the goat cheese churros with its distinctive flavour, haloumi was also one of the best I've tasted, barramundi was perfectly cooked but what ended up being my favourite dish of the night was the cauliflower salad with a medley of crunchy nuts and cream. Valrona chocolate dessert also had a thumbs up from us. With a glass of wine, it ended being $92 per person so this was definitely pricey as i usually expect to pay anywhere between $60-70 for this type of restaurant, in saying that we mostly chose seafood so maybe thats why.
Food was amazing !! Love all the dish!! Staff were friendly and good service . Friends and I couldn't decided what we want and a lady just came to us with recommendations for food and drinks .. A nice night out. Nice atmosphere as well
Also FYI, we got a bittttt overexcited over the menu and may have (most definitely) over ordered and we are well aware of this so please don't freak over how much food there is in this post. We did end up doggy bagging a dish. It's just so rare we want absolutely EVERYTHING on a menu it's so hard to choose! The struggle is real!
Sydney, this is how you do it. The Sydney dining scene is seeing a resurgence of 'the wine bar' *cheers*. Changes in liquor licensing laws some years ago have been met with Gen-Yers spending their (few) dollars on a curated glass of vino. Places like Monopole , 10 William St , and Wine Library are leading the way. Nomad is a newie following suit in Surry Hills with an emphasis on Australian wine. Who new we could hold our own A design lover's paradise; the sun drenched restaurant/cellar door Credit: Broadsheet Sydney I first walked past this warehouse space (formerly the site of the Spence & Lyda showroom) some months ago, and was curious as to what was opening. By the end of last year, Nomad was born in true style, reminiscent of restaurants in NYC or Northern Europe. The copious blonde timber finishes and flashy central kitchen make this 150 seater sure to impress. The charcuterie hanging in all its glory in the custom built drying room doesn't hurt either. It ticks all thos
Nomad Surry Hills is a restaurant that’s been on my Sydney list since it opened. Drinks wise the focus is local, with a small range of Australian craft beers and a very impressive, completely Australian wine list that features many smaller independent winemakers. Moving on to the food, it’s all about quality ingredients and perfecting the art of having control of as much of the process between sourcing the ingredients and putting them onto a plate as possible.
They have spent an awful lot on a terrific fit out, converting what was once a furniture shop into a welcoming, spacious restaurant – the cured meats hanging which you see as soon as you walk in, the bar seating around the kitchen, and various shaped and well spaced tables. The name instead refers to the “hunting and gathering” food to table philosophy, with the kitchen run by a seasoned professional (Nathan Sasi) who has worked for big names Neil Perry and Heston Blumenthal. The menu reflects Nathan’s travels and experience and you can see the global influence. Service was great, an extremely bubbly and friendly waitress (in fact I thought she was going to slip her phone numb
Yay! My first post of 2014 is about a great new restaurant in Surry Hills. My meal at Nomad occurred a couple of weeks before Christmas and as usual, I am a little behind with my posts. By the way, my new year's resolution is to be more on the ball with my blog posts. One can only try but no promises! :) Nomad has a 2 session seating policy with fixed times. Not sure if it is only for Saturdays but as mentioned before this is becoming rather prevalent. I have a friend who dislikes this policy intensely and absolutely refuses to go to restaurants who has this. I actually don't have an issue about it and ultimately I am there to enjoy the meal and the company. How do you feel about restaurants with 2 fixed time sessions in one evening? When I walked into Nomad, I was struck by the openness of the restaurant. There was a warehouse like feel to it. It was like being in a loft. I loved it. Everything was open, even the kitchen. On one side was the stack of wine bottles and next to it was th
Everyone on the table raved about the scallop tartare, I usually don’t enjoy raw scallop much but the salsa and scallop combination actually blew me away. Absolutely delicious and the ingredients used were fresh.
Add this to your must-try list immediately and make a booking while you still can – this place is amazing.
Helen | Grab Your Fork
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Foie gras and chicken liver parfait is every bit as rich and decadent and you could hope for. It's smooth on the tongue but a party on the palate, elegantly balanced in flavour, creaminess and a sweet lingering finish.
Nomad opened late last year and is a pretty cool addition to a busy Sydney food scene. It’s a cellar door in the city with great food co-owned and operated by Rebecca Littlemore and Al Yazbek. Head chef Nathan Sasi is passionate about local produce and presents this to customers in a way that lets it shine.
I was smitten by Nomad on first appearances alone. Drawn into the restaurant the first time by familiar faces in the Foster Street window counter seats, it was a joy to marvel at such an ambitious set-up: a bustling and welcoming open kitchen; a dedicated cheese and charcuterie room on one side; and multi-faceted dining arrangements spread around the former warehouse space. Charcuterie and cheese room On return another night to the luxuriously vast restaurant, filled with covetable furniture and pretty crockery, we nabbed one of the last seats for two, sans booking, before a walk-in waitlist formed. Sitting at the wide drinks bar, a full section away from the kitchen counter seats, it was some of the most ample tabletop space I've ever experienced – for dining tables generally, let alone a countertop. It's also a good perch to watch the happenings of the bar, front dining space, walk-in crowd, and yonder kitchen with a glimpse of the long group tables around the side. Wine and water Th
Fantastic food, wine, service and vibe!. First time going to Nomad after having lots of friends recommend it both for wine and food. We went and were not disappointed! The venue itself looks great and the service was exceptional. Fantastic range of wine which the sommeliers are happy to talk through with you, based on your food choices or just on what you like. The food was amazing, and better yet caters to paleo, allergies and quirks really extensively. Staff knew their stuff and the entire experience was just top class.
Highly highly recommended!
Everything about Nomad is Spot. On.. We dined here last month.
Our senses were heightened and our faces bared grand smiles, from our first steps into this buzzing restaurant, to our regretful shuffle out.
All staff were extremely nice, informative, and accommodating, even on the busiest night of the week! The food speaks for itself. It is amazing, from the produce to the flavours, which are incredibly well combined and thought out. Even the most 'simple' dish is an explosion of YES.
The decor and ambiance is tres-warehouse-chic, and everything you want it to be + more.
I urge you to take your taste buds to an establishment that knows how to feed.
LOVE IT! I cannot wait to go back.
AMAZING!!! Delicious food and impeccable service with an awesome wine list to boot. We were informed that the head chef is moving on so let's hope that some of the favourite menu items don't move with him, i.e. the parfait and goats cheese churros.
It was delish! Savoury churro are a must. I also had a lovely chat with the pastry chef because we were seated at the bar watching the kitchen. She was happy to chat dessert and more... Made the experience that little bit more special. Would go back in a heartbeat if I lived in Sydney. Hopefully one pops up in Melbs soon!
I've been here several times. The food is amazing and the decor is outstanding. Staff are also top notch. Highly recommended
Amazing food. Great décor and it’s a lot bigger than it looks from outside. The waitress explained the menu suggesting that the mains are really big and not to order too many. Luckily we did order 4 mains as they weren’t as big as expected. Most of the mains also came with a side of veges which wasn’t explained so we were glad when our bbq carrots didn’t arrive. Although I would’ve preferred these to the butter poached radishes which were watery and not that tasty. Everything else we tried was delicious. The pork belly/pulled pork was my fave. The lamb rump and bbq chicken were also great. The skirt steak was perfectly cooked but not as flavoursome as the other dishes and came with a slightly anchovy tasting sauce which we weren’t a fan of. Would love to come back and try their homemade charcuterie and goats cheese churros.
Accommodated four of us, peckish between drinks, without booking on a Friday night - straight to a table. Service was prompt and pleasant, nice atmosphere. Menu was interesting, food was delicious and good wine list. Will be back to try some more dishes and cocktails, and make more of a night of it.
You must go!! Best Sydney restaurant. This restaurant is amazing. We went on a sat night and absolutely loved it. Having moved to Sydney from Melbourne I've been so devastated about lack of great restaurants and sick of Sydney showy wank with crap service. This is the opposite. The food is incredible, service A1 and atmosphere is warm and buzzy without being too loud. Every dish we ordered was fantastic, the lamb especially. 10 out of 10. Couldn't recommend this restaurant enough.
Be prepared to share your dishes. Upon ordering, the waiter went through the menu and recommended the dishes to try. With just the two of us, we wanted to try many more dishes however, I am trying this new thing where I dont over order. We decided to go for the grilled halloumi and roast pork. Both were very enjoyable. Would be happy to go back to try the other dishes.
Fabulous. Must go experience.
New York styling meets fresh Australian produce. Set in arguably one of the sexiest warehouse conversions in Surry Hills this place had me at hello. And then the wines had me at hellllloooooooooo and then the foie gras caused me to have a religious experience and vow to bring anyone that matters in my life to this place so they can experience it as well. Because giant rustic wine barrels. Because house made halloumi. Because feather light savoury churros. Because exposed beams. Bring a larger group so you can try ALL the things
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Perfection on every level. My husband and I came here on a Monday night to celebrate a special occasion, as such we wanted to enjoy a lovely long evening out. Which is exactly what Nomad provided. The warehouse style architecture and large space was not only stunning but felt quite cosy and warm. The open kitchen and fairly full restaurant added some buzz and ambiance without being loud. The waitress was extremely helpful, we asked for a margarita even though it wasn't on the cocktail list and she happily obliged. She also happily gave us suggestions about our dinner choice. The style is very much sharing the meals, each meal came out separately, and perfectly timed. within a few minutes of one dish being finished and the plate being cleared the next came out. The food was divine (you must try the fried chickpeas...to die for!) the pork and charred cabbage with sweet potato gratin was also amazing, beautiful flavour combinations, rustically styled and so delicious. The chocolate cake for desert was stunning although i did see what looked like greek style doughnuts come out which has me wanting to go back to try.
I would definitely recommend Nomad and am looking forward to returning again soon. keep in mind it is on the pricier side but the whole experience makes it completely worth it!!
Perfect. Nomad gets it right every time. Great space, great food, great staff. Dined here again last week and once again had a fantastic evening.
Loved it! Great food and service. Getting a table is annoying because they are do popular. Great prices for what you get in comparison to equivalent restaurants.
Very impressed! Went with a group of 10 & had a variety of dishes to taste which were all mouth watering! This place is about quality not quantity. Service was outstanding! Will be back for a special occasion
Atmospheric open kitchen Mediterranean. Impressive huge open-plan cellar architecture, fantastic menu and brilliant bustling atmosphere. Waiters were particularly friendly and loved seeing the chefs in action. Visited on a Thursday with a friend and were shown to table straight away. Tasty prosecco, pickles and olives to start, followed by scallops, Jersey milk haloumi, calamari and BBQ carrots. Definitely need to go again with more people so can try the whole menu. The atmosphere, quirky decorative pickle jars and open kitchen make this place fun and unique. Could well become one of my favourite restaurants in Sydney.
Amazing food; every dish was better than the previous one, interesting selection of fusion food and great service ..!! Will definitely go back again !!
Great food. Great service. Set out quite well. Would certainly return.
Loved it! Amazing service, tasty and interesting food. Got to try many different things the sardines being my favourite by far. A little disappointed with the lobster roll as it had far too much dressing and not enough meat. Other than that thourghly enjoyed this wonderful venue. Thanks Nomad!
Nice dining experience. I really liked Nomad - The venue, the service and the food was all really good. We ordered lots of different things to share and the timing of the food was perfect! It didn't all come out at once, they waited until we had finished each dish. We all went home very satisfied.
Just finished a great dinner on a jam-packed Tuesday night. Our server Mark was very attentive without being intrusive and even gave us a quick walking tour on the way out. Very good food, wine list and service. We'll be back soon.
Amazing food, lacking in ambiance. The food and wine list doesn't disappoint however the restaurant was a little flat and lacking ambiance, especially for a Saturday evening. All in all, a good experience that could've been amazing but was missing that little extra kick.
10 out of 10.. I went with a friend and OMG I had the BEST foie gras I've ever had, just melted in my mouth. Also the wood roasted pork was amazing. Desert we had Daintree Estate chocolate cake and the bunuelos with rosé water and cardamom custard both we moorish. The service was excellent and well informed and attentive enough . I strongly recommend this place to everyone.
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It's clear by the infrastructure that Nomad is here for the long haul. A large zone restaurant with varying spaces, visions for an off licence to sell their own produce, a self sufficient delight on the fringe of the city.
Now for the food. Word of mouth had set the bar high and the bar is where we sat, a good view of the kitchen, bar and chief Nathan Sasi hands on with kitchen staff and diners. (It's a rarity to see such a calm kitchen!)
We had the pickles + olives (prepared in house, the BBQ prawns (very, very good - had enormous BBQ flavour but you could still taste the prawns.) the haloumi which was very good and the BBQ chicken. The chicken was the highlight. Exceptionally tasty, (same marinade as the prawns) served with a delicious cauliflower salad. The wine we had was last of the vintage and removed from the menu. Anyone dining there should ask for the Tomfoolery Cabernet Shiraz, it was a great drop. The waiter recommended it to us.
All in all, a very good experience although it did lack the X factor. That said, I think in time this restaurant will come of age and be a mainstay on the Sydney dining scene. It's an ambitious project for a young chief and it will only strengthen in time!
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Nomad is here to stay!. We arrived 5.50pm on a tuesday. First in the queue for the 6pm opening. By 6pm there were 12 people at the door.
6.01 and we are in. Big warehouse room, polished concrete with a scandi feel.
Offered a kitchen bar spot and jumped at it. Best seat in the house - food cooked right in front of you. Scan the menu, offered water, tasted a wine and order the bottle (Austrian sav blanc i think - went well with the food)
Five minutes in, and I'm in love with this place. Said to me beautiful DC, "we have to come back to this place". She laughed and said she knew what i was meant and agreed. It just had this intriguing energy -a relaxed, but super professional vibe.
Lots on the menu look intriguing... DC and I always opt to share. So we go with;
- calamari in black squid ink,
- grilled prawns with chemoula (loved this i did a version of this next night on the BBQ at home),
- haloumi, zuchini, mint salad (get this!),
scallops with pork cheek (ive been dreaming about this dish ever since...)
- the lamb main (definitely to share - its mouthwatering but huge).
- We finished with the custard (infused with cardomon and rosewater magic) and light donuts. (get this too)
The style is... I'd describe it as modern western mediteranean (spain morocco...) They have a massive grill "machine" custom built for their kitchen. So lots of clean flavours from charred/bbq meats and fish in spices and herbs.
Charcuterie is big here too with their own dry room on show. I'll try this next time.
Even the kitchen team, working their butts off, had time to briefly chat about the food. One chef quickly flicked us a taster of something he was whipping up and we were curious about. Head chef (Al Yazbek) had a surprisingly chilled style running the team. No screaming or drama (lessons for vue de mond in melb here - another story). Al's chilled style added to the vibe. No bell ringing for wait staff either -just two quick claps and food was sent out.
The entire team has built something amazing here. Well done. I'm back straight after xmas. "Nomad" by name - but this will be a restaurant in Sydney for a very very long time.
Surprising!. Ate here as part of 30 people group, and to be honest was a lot better than I thought it would be! The food was mostly delicious (I didn't like the fish or the pickled platter) but the chicken! Soo good. The salad with pomegranates and goats curd was my favourite, so so yum. The restaurant was really large and open and our waitress was lovely, kept our drinks full and always checked on us. Overall very impressed.
Taste sensation!. We had a table for 12 for lunch so went with a set menu and it was perfect! The ambiance at Nomad is light and bright and airy and the staff were so attentive and helpful. Really well-thought out small dishes so we could try lots of things - lovely bread, olives, pickled vegetables, chickpea dip, the house-made haloumi, seared gem fish, lamb ribs, fabulously tasty tomato salad and cabbage salad, all followed by lovely light 'doughnuts' with rosewater creme anglaise ..... dee-lightful!
The only downside is that one of our group is gluten intolerant and options were a bit limited. Otherwise this place is fabulous and a taste sensation!
Go there now before it's inundated. Ticks all the boxes. Winemaker-Dinners are the icing, Rob Geddes MW: the cherry.
Hit the Spot. Excellent food and service at Nomad's for a lazy Thursday lunchtime indulgence. It's a wonderful open space, filled with tantalising aromas from the woodfire oven, which hit you as soon as you walk in the door - a great first impression which Nomad lives up to in spades. Favourite dishes - the bacalao balls and the sublime smoked Wagyu tongue. We ordered too many dishes for 2 people (although strangely, we managed to struggle through them all) - can't wait to return with a gang so we can sample them all! Thanks everyone for a terrific lunch - we shall be back.
Service and energy to return for. Outstanding service truly does call for recognition. Nomad/Surry Hills kills it with personalised, playful service & great food. I Must say the eggplant salad with pomegranates made my salivary glands tremble with excitement. A waiter with passionate wine knowledge, Fabulous modern decor, plenty of space and a variety of seating options. I love that Nomads is hidden away in a Surry Hills back street. Nomads will be seeing me again, probably jowl deep in their lamb ribs.
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Simon Food Favourites review. Great space and decor with lofty high warehouse ceiling. Service was switched-on, professional and friendly. Glass of Glaetzer-Dixon Urberblanc [Uberblanc?] 2012 Riesling ($12) was good and went well with my Garagistes Inspired Oysters, Nomad cava vinegar dressing ($4.50 each) which are served slightly warm with nice flavours. Nomad Charcuterie ($26) included amongst other things Wallaby salami, lardo and chorizo all thinly sliced. Very nice cured meats although would have been nice if served with some bread or crackers rather than having to order some as an extra. Woodfired sourdough with black salt butter ($2.50pp) is a large slice with nice flavour although at $2.50 a slice seems pretty pricey, especially when some restaurants provide complimentary bread.
Lobster Roll with harissa and coriander ($18) had nice flavours but I felt needed more lobster meat to balance the bread and the harissa tends to overpower the lobster flavour. Soft shell crab with iceberg tabbouleh, za'atar flatbread ($14) was good with tasty flavours and a decent size to have on your own as a gourmet wrap. Snapper tartare with lemon verbena zhoug, saffron crackers ($22) was tasty with crispy crackers and probably one I'd order again to share. Bill came to $137 for three people which I think is pricey for a light lunch although the food, service and decor was all very good so definitely a restaurant for a special occasion or special night out. Apparently the space used to be a furniture shop which was previously a brothel which was previously an opium den. Happy to be corrected on this.
Loved my debut visit to Nomad, the food, service and especially the chef (who works In an open kitchen) are all HOT!! can't wait to go back;)
Amazing tapas! YUMMMMM!!! Great service, funky uber urban ambience and the Spanish Moorish combo theme is the bomb! 5 stars
Just had an amazing experience! This place has it all; beautiful interiors, an interesting and delicious cocktail an food menu which reunites my favorites (charcuterie, elegant cocktails...) and a friendly and competent staff.
This pearl in the middle of trendy Surry Hills will definetly become one of our favorite dining spots!
enjoyed dinner with team at Nomad. the modern Mediterranean cuisine was delectable and the staff was outstanding and well mannered, I loved their casual white top and denim outfits, the vegetarian fare was surprisingly good, the zucchini flowers and roasted baby carrots topped my list but the olive oil ice cream was a revelation! the ladies who served us were lovely and were always around to make sure we were taken care of, the ambience was pleasant and towards the end of the evening the place was packed yet unusually nice and not noisy...thank you guys for the amazing customer service and keep up the good work
Had a very enjoyable boozy lunch here. Great wine list. The food is good too, although being pescatarians, we perhaps missed out on the dishes Nomad is best known for! Service is what set this place apart for me! We would simply look up from our table and our lovely waitress would rush over to our table. Very impressive 👏 Thank you and see you again soon
10% surcharge on Sunday so just take note.
Otherwise the food is really really good. Service could be better but the food was too good for me to fuss over it. Highlights were the flatbread, cod, and the grain salad. Very flavourful and clean. Kept me full for hours so the $98 for the feast menu is worth it? Perhaps?
The flavours, textures and presentation of each food dish were 'pumping' in The Feast (the chef's selection). The combinations were exquisite and carefully paired. The staff were helpful, service swift. Ambience was welcoming and relaxing. Great value for money. Definitely worth a return visit.
Wow! I love writing a review but only tend to leave them for places that blow my mind and Nomad certainly did that last night. The food was incredible and wine was top notch.
And a special shout out Kathleen who looked after us, as half the reason we had such a great time was due to her! Thanks for putting up with us 😂
P.s. I'd be your number one customer if you decided to bottle/jar and sell the following:
* Fennel jam
* Smoked mussels
* Yellow chillies
Just saying...
Modern Mediterranean with Middle Eastern influences, we think the venue is a little overrated. Portions are generous and they’d usually recommend to share.
I mean $29 for Brussels Sprouts side dish, a tad beyond value
Had birthday dinner here and I absolutely enjoyed everything.
The atmosphere was good, staff were kind and attentive, food was amazing!
Especially the grilled prawns were probs one of the best Ive tasted.
Dessert also was mind blowing.
Keep up the good work!
NOMAD was fantastic. On a weekday night, we walked in and got a seat at the Kitchen Counter Tables facing the chefs working their thing in the Kitchen.
Good attentive service from the host/waiting staff, and dishes came out one after the other in quick succession.
Food quality wise - top notch. Flavorful. Well spiced. Our favorite was the Zucchini flower, Wagyu tongue for sides. And main we got the Lamb Neck Pie which was absolutely divine.
Overmatching the kitchen, we saw many guests order the raw Kingfish as well.
We would come back again the next time we are in Sydney.
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