Absolutely loved the authenticity and the staff at this little hidden izakaya!! This is probably the most authentic izakaya I’ve been to in Sydney. The staff are very friendly and very welcoming. The food are quite pricey for the portions, but it’s the experience and vibes you’re here for mainly - not the food. I recommend the tempura okra, tempura eel and the tamagoyaki. The tamagoyaki was so fluffy with the right amount of sweetness - would’ve definitely ordered seconds if my stomach able to fit it!
Tucked away in a small corner in Darlinghurst, Nom is a small bar/restaurant offering an assortment of small bites and sakes. We ordered the wagyu asparagus, dried squid, gyoza, agedashi tofu and chicken soft bone. Each dish lovingly made but more izakaya style portions so you’ll need to order more if you’d like to get full. We didn’t order the sake this time but the selection on offer seemed very impressive!
Best place for chating and drinking with friends. Everything is so good and the best Izakaya in Sydney. Friday & Saturday booking needed....
Very satisfied and comfort dinner. It’s like a Japanese homemade bistro, but full of surprise. You could have the tasty and juicy deep fried entries such as soft bones and karaage chicken. Ox tongue is full of flavour, although there was only a pinch of salt and pepper on top. It reminds me of The Solitary Gourmet and I could feel how happy he was when he had nice food :)
Always a very special experience with incredible home style Japanese food cooked and served with care. Nice and intimate with few tables and pleasant jazz playing. Some of the warmest service I’ve experienced. Have brought guests visiting from Japan who have loved the food and experience.
Everything on the menu is great but the vinegared mackerel, minced tuna sashimi (actually ALL the sashimi), tempura okura, grilled mackerel and tarako are always on my order. The conger eel is exceptional but currently missing from the menu. You can’t go wrong with anything on offer at Nom - especially if you’ve got time to enjoy a slow relaxed meal with an incredible selection of sake.
Amazing little hole in the wall. It's been over 3 years since my last time here and this time my experience was much more pleasant. Last time I remembered we waited so long for our food it felt like we were fine dining a 3 hour degustation. I also remembered the interior being quite dark, however, now it's brightly lit, almost too bright to feel intimate. We came here on a Wednesday evening for a 6.30pm booking which was perfect as the crowd hadn't build up yet. By 7pm, the place was almost full. Our food was served relatively fast with the exeception of the tamagoyaki, which was on the sweet side so kinda made sense to be served last. Grilled half fried squid was amazing. Custard pudding looked a bit disappointing though, tasted alright. Would have been more appealing if it was made in individual serves with some whipped cream and mint as garnish instead of a big pudding cut into wedges with ice cream. Nevertheless, it's nice place for authentic home Japanese cooking made with love.
Really love the atmosphere there.
Vinegard mackerel is what i have been finding for years and finally I get to eat it in Syd!
I would strongly recommend karage,omelet, crab miso paste and vinegard mackerel.
Wonderful tasty home style food, friendly customer service with a welcoming attitude every time. My go-to place when I feel like a warm sake and delicious Japanese tapas. I always get the gyoza, rice balls, sashimi combo, nom salad, egg roll.
All I've order did not disappoint me!! • Deep fried oyster • Grilled Fish • Japanese omelet • OX tongue • NOM salad • Yakisoba • Everything is nice!
Though we didn't order Sake, the atmosphere in the store and the friendly mama make us relax and joyful.
Very cute and tiny Japanese restaurant! Make sure you book a table. Every single dish was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the potato salad and the gyoza.
Lovely staff member. Awesome food. We tried pretty much everything due to a big group. Mackerel sashimi is one of the wows to our group as it's pretty rare to find. Love the eel tempura too!
Given this price range, this Japanese restaurant was absolutely worth trying!
My favorite dish was grilled octopus. It’s so fresh and juicy. With very little soy and wasabi. It was delicious enough already.
Sashimi was totally worth the price. Cos it’s relatively cheap.
Gyoza was absolute homemade taste, thin wrap with juicy fillings. Very recommended.
Waugh beef was a bit average tbh, you might not like the raw egg sauce.
What a delightful izakaya! Love the cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. The Kintsugi small plates are uniq and beautiful! Definitely will back again!
Amazing restaurant, have been to Japan a bunch of times and this is definitely the most authentic Japanese restaurant in Sydney. Such lovely staff too. 🥰
Small place so book in advance. The service is very welcoming and homely. Come here for sake and nibbles. Though it's possible to make a full meal, you'll need to order quite a few dishes as you might expect for an izakaya. Love the karaage chicken here.
Simply one of the best Japanese food I’ve had in Australia. Everything on the menu is delicious. This resturant is one of sydney little gem. If you truely love authentic Japanese cuisine, then this is the place for you.
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15/10. Our absolute FAVOURITE Japanese restaurant in Sydney. No frills, just simply delicious, comfort, Japanese food. 🙇🏻♀️😋
I've been coming to Nom since 2012 when I first arrived to Sydney. To date, I've probably eaten there almost 15x and have tried almost every item on the menu, yet I'm STILL amazed at how effortlessly delicious the food is every single visit.
The 𝙏𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙂𝙊 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧. I don't say this often... But my mouth literally waters everytime I think of this multi-layered, soft, fluffy, steamy egg omelette. I don't know what goes into it, but it is soooo full of umami and has a subtle sweetness that just makes you crave for more. I can go on and on about this egg, it is truly thaaaaat magical. Trust me.
Their whole menu is simple yet each dish is executed with poise and knowledge of how textures and flavours balance out. Portions are like your typical izakaya snacks that go perfectly well with a nice cold beer. Between 2 people, you can easily order 5-7 dishes to try.
𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁:
- Tamago
- Mentai potato salad
- Vinegar mackerel
But literally everything is good.
I've also gotta mention, this small izakaya only seats about 6 tables and is runned by 3 older Japanese ladies (could be 3 generations?) in a tiny kitchen -- it honestly feels like you're just eating at a Japanese grandmother's home - simply welcoming, homey, and cozy.
Affordable, traditional Japanese style, friendly & helpful stuff. Quick service, few Sake selections. It’s worth to be here ;)
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