Had an amazing time with the girls here. Came just before happy hour ended so we managed to squeeze in few happy hour drinks. Ordered a whole lot of different dishes to share. My favorite was the galbi out of all. It was so flavorful. The fried chicken was my second favorite. I ordered a side of rice to have it with. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. read more

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Dangggg! Last minute walk in for 2 and couldn't have been happier. Mussel soup and the fried oysters were to die for(forgot to take pics). Very allergy conscious: a plus! Whoever designed this place... snaps to you! The atmosphere is so cool. Great lighting. Brick walls for days. It feels very Japan. Service is top notch! Pro tip: the bathroom is behind the curtain and it's a 10/10! read more

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Delicious Japanese/Korean izakaya. The service was wonderful and the food even better! The ambiance was quiet and spacious. I was glad that it wasn't overly noisy and that I could hear my group speak. We ordered: -various yakitori- but they didn't have gizzard or heart -tako wasabi- so good; good portions -hamachi tataki- nice smoked taste -cucumber salad- perfectly crunchy -okonomiyaki -teriyaki ika (squid)- outstanding! a must -purple sweet potato fries- this was on the house because our server dropped a piece of squid. they didn't have to do this, but we really appreciated the gesture -moku roll- yummy I highly recommend this spot. I'm glad I could take my family to try it. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

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I came here for dinner with friends and we all enjoyed it! The interior of the restaurant is cozy and we got a booth seating. Service was fairly quick, and staff was friendly. We ordered a variety of dishes: the cucumbers, kaisendons (the mini and uni ones), the squid, the chicken and meat assortments, chicken karaage, and okonomiyaki. Everything was delicious. My friends loved their cucumbers and mini kaisendon, while I loved their squid and uni kaisendon. The skewers were delicious and juicy, and I highly recommend trying their assortments. Definitely one of my favorite izakayas in the city, so far. read more

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Love this Japanese tapas restaurant! Made a reservation for 6pm and the restaurant was pretty empty. The service was very nice and our food came out quickly Everything I ordered was delicious but my two favorites were the zabuton steak and the hamachi tataki. The zabuton steak was really tender and seasoned to perfection. The hamachi tataki was so yummy with the onions and tomatoes. Haven't had yellowtail in so long and it definitely hit the spot! The famous tsukune chicken meatball didn't have much flavor without the dipping sauce but I do have the say, the sauce is exceptional. It's a free range egg yolk and yuan dipping sauce and it really made the meatball delicious. I used the leftover dipping sauce and dipped the enoki mushrooms wrapped in smoked bacon and it was soooo yummy!! The golden roll was good but nothing special I was very content and full at the end of my meal, which surprised me since it is a bunch of small plates. I shared everything with a friend and it was enough food for the both of us :) read more

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Chill, cozy spot. I enjoyed their different selections of sake. Standard izakaya fare, but I loved how they have buta tomato - I don't see it too often at yakitori spots anymore. read more

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Came here after work with a group of four friends on a Thursday last week it wasn't too busy at 5pm. This is a cute little cool place in Nomad. Our waitress was bubbly and very accommodating. Place is decorated with cool graffiti art. We had all our food to share. Everything was delicious. I recommend try the Teriyaki Iza they come table side to slice it for you. Absolutely get the assorted sashimi it's fantastic. The drinks are all great try a couple you'll have a good time. Definitely coming here again soon! read more

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I walked in around 10p and grabbed a seat at the empty bar. The lights were dimmed and music was playing low - the perfect ambiance after being overstimulated for the last 8 hours. I ordered the cucumber salad and the chicken meatball to start. The cucumber salad was really fresh and bright. I really enjoyed the depth of umami flavor in the seaweed salad but the sesame oil was a touch too heavy for me. I wanted some sake but being that I'd been drinking champagne all day, thought I should hydrate with some water instead. I was stuck between ordering the Tsukune chicken meatball (these take 20 minutes to cook) and some chicken skins - so I got both! The meatball was so flavorful OMG! And paired with the dipping sauce?! Chefs kiss! The chicken skins were made to perfection. Spent under $40 for four small plates + tip. I'll certainly be back with more company. read more

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Me and my friends went to a nearby restaurant and the food (appetizers) wasn't good, so we left without order entrees. We hopped in to this joint on the same block and thankfully, also glad that they had a table available for us. Good vibe, friendly staffs and good Yakitori. We couldn't be happier after the 1st place. We didn't order much here since we ate a little before, but would definitely come back for a full meal experience. Thank you Izakaya Nomad for saving our night :) read more

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My wife and I have been coming since they opened, and my wife always loved their rolls. Sadly, they just decided to remove sushi from the menu, which means the end of Izakaya Nomad for us after years of patronage. Always sad to lose a good option in the neighborhood. read more

Very good food. I can't remember anything that stuck out except for service. It's not your little tiny restaurant like in Japan at all.

Delicious skewers, chicken karaage, lobster and uni rice bowls and hot n cold sake. We came in around 9:30pm on a Friday and were very hungry. They delivered delicious food and great service. The beef skewers were my favorite. The vibe at that time was quiet yet casual and there were still several tables and guests enjoying their food. I would highly recommend if you're in the area and need a snack or just a full-on meal. read more

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3.5 / 5.0 - I came to Izakaya Nomad last week for after-work drinks & dinner. The place had a cool vibe and our table was sectioned off, which created a nice, intimate setting. Their service was very attentive, too. However, I have mixed feelings about the food & drinks, which were quite pricey. For food, we ordered: - Short Rib ($28+) - Tako Mini Salad ($9+) - Yakitori - Beef Short Rib ($11+) - Yakitori - Eggplant ($7+) - Yakitori - Oyster Mushroom ($7+) - Yakitori - Avocado ($7+) - Salmon Onigiri ($12+) The Tako Mini Salad was the prettiest dish and I really enjoyed it. I didn't understand why the Yakitori took 20-30 min to prepare (which they do inform you of when you order), but the Eggplant and Oyster Mushroom were also tasty. My least favorite was the Avocado, even though I love avocados. This one was overcooked and there was so much soy sauce in the middle I had to pour it out. The Salmon Onigiri was also with raw salmon, not cooked, which was unexpected. It lacked flavor and was simply overpriced. On top of the food, the drinks racked up our bill and we ended up paying nearly $100 per person, which was expensive for what it was. The cocktails were $17+ each and $13+ during happy hour. I did like their squared ice cubes. Maybe it would be best to stick to happy hour with some small bites. read more

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Izakaya NoMad offers a warm and cozy atmosphere as a semi-upscale izakaya. I ordered the tako lotus salad and a mini kaisendon. I found the tako lotus salad to be a very solid choice, featuring a nice presentation with about four pieces of octopus, thinly sliced lotus root and radish, tomatoes, and avocado. It was served with a yummy, nutty sesame dressing on the side, and I noticed some tofu (I think) in the mix even though it wasn't listed on the menu. While the portion size was good, the toppings were concentrated at the top with a large bed of greens underneath. The octopus was fine, though it was chewy and did not taste particularly fresh. I also tried the mini kaisendon for $12, which is a fair price for sashimi. However, the quality was just okay; the lobster and octopus felt a bit dry, the tuna was diced too finely and lacked flavor, making the salmon my favorite part. The added daikon and dipping sauce helped provide some needed flavor, but the fish generally lacked that high-end freshness. Ultimately, ordering raw fish at an izakaya can be hit or miss, so it might be better to stick with the cooked items like the skewers, such as their famous chicken meatballs. read more

We made a reservation for a Friday night and were seated right away. The ambiance was good but I would have preferred the booth area over the table area. We got a roll, couple of skewers and the okonomiyaki and all were good. The only complaint I had was that the food came out kind of late and at really different times but it was not too big of a deal. I would recommend for a casual night of drinking and eating! read more

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Great place for quick bites and drinks! But must note that the yakitori (which is roughly one serving) takes up to 25 minutes for the kitchen to prepare, so would recommend ordering other dishes while waiting. Our sushi roll - Astro Boy - was the first dish to come out: pretty standard sushi roll, topped high with spicy tuna and doused with sauce. We were then served our Tuna Tartare - I was expecting more of a puréed/tartare texture but got cubed tuna. The avocado mash was perfectly seasoned to complement the tuna. Lastly, we were served our yakitori: * Zabuton steak - really tender, juicy, and well marinated; paired really well with the wasabi from our sushi roll * Chicken thigh with Yuzukosho - very soft and juicy too * Chicken meatballs - juicy and mildly flavored with a crumbly texture read more

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Customer service was great. Food was hit and misses depending on what you order. The place was a bit dark if you wanted to take pictures but it was great to chat with your party. Our server was really nice. She also let us know if we wanted to take any pictures before she cut things up. Awesome! Now the real focus needs to be on the food: My party ordered a whole bunch for the table. My fav was the beef tataki, beef tongue, chicken gizzard, and the veg tempura. My party also said they enjoy the sashimi that comes with the Tuesday special and the godzilla roll. Beside those, everything else fell short - either too dry or could be more tasty. Definitely, a bunch could use extra seasoning or salt with the exception of the short rib entree. That was salty enough. Bill came out to close to $500 for 6 people. I was left with a feeling of how much it could have been better in terms of food. I wouldn't be back for the fact of food not being up to par if they charge those prices. read more

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Visited Izakaya Nomad on a Thursday night after work with a reservation. I was seated immediately upon arrival and ordered a cocktail while I waited for my friend. The ambiance in the restaurant is kinda dark and like an upscale end izakaya. We ended up ordering a variety of dishes to share (recommend). Some of my favorites were the yakitori chicken meatballs - came with a raw egg sauce that was soooo good - and the kimchi pork dish, which had a perfect blend of kimchi, pork belly, and tofu. The drinks were good but the cocktail selection felt a little small. Overall, I thought it was a little pricey for what you get, but everything we were served tasted great. The service was great while we were there too. read more

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This place is not good. Had multiple dishes and did not like any. Drinks were bad too

This place was incredible. Amazing service and food was 10/10. I ordered the asparagus skewer, Mini Gyudon, and salmon nigiri. My friends ordered the astroboy. Perfect pairings. read more

Really cute restaurant with a variety of things on the menu, but definitely a bit pricey. We came with a group of 8 and got a ton of skewers, small bites, sushi and entrees. The skewers took a bit of time to come but if I went back I'd order the chicken thigh, chicken wing and chicken meatball skewer again. I also really liked the purple sweet potato fries, the sauce it came with was amazing. They forgot to add octopus to our tako lotus salad, the chicken karaage and sushi rolls were also okay. I loved the oden pot and mini kaisendon! read more

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I was near Flatiron and happened to stumble upon this place. Great food and service! Loved the ambience - it's dark and cozy. I'll be back! read more

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Great food. Went there for happy hour. The food was great. Tapas style for Japanese food. The 'famous' chicken meat balls are amazing. Pork belly, chicken skin, ... great happy hour spot. Staff is friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My friend and I came here on my birthday for a late dinner. We ordered the pork shumai appetizer and two sushi rolls (spicy salmon and a crab eel sauce roll). I thought the portions for the shumai were small for the price but the food was all pretty good. The rolls especially were more filling than I expected. Unfortunately, we brought a small slice of cake with us into the restaurant and after one of the chefs initially lit the candle of the cake for us, the host told us there was a $25 dollar fee for eating the cake in the restaurant. I've never heard of a cake fee before, especially for just a small slice of cake and the experience detracted from my birthday. Personally would not come back here and I hope they change the policy or at least make it more clear to anyone celebrating an event here. read more

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Happy to have caught the happy hour that ends at 7. Unlike a lot of places that only offer it on beer & well liquors, cocktails were included here. The food was good. We shared shishito peppers, gyoza, and 2 rolls (Golden & Mina.) The place itself is cute. Like someone else said, the booths are definitely cozier but the table section is not bad. The service was good and all the staff was attentive. read more

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My first venture into Manhattan's NoMad district was this appropriately named place.  It's dark, tight, and loud in here but it's also a good, fun, and vibrant hipster place for a boys' night out on the town.  It's a bit too loud for what I would call a date night place, and I think it's louder than your typical Japanese izakayas.  But this is NYC isn't it, ha.   The food quality is also tip-top good here, and I'm in no position to judge prices as what I think may be a little pricey may actually be reasonable in Manhattan.  Anyway on to the food and drink.  My nephew and I had a foodies' izakaya dinner: For drinks, nephew had a high ball and I had an old fashioned and an Orion draft beer.  It turned out to be the cheapest old fashioned of my 3 day trip at only $16, woot woot, and good too!  For food, it was an assortment to try out their menu: - beef tataki - assorted tempura vegetables - chicken meat balls with egg yolk - yakitori skewers of chicken thigh, chicken skin (kawa), and beef short rib - salmon - 2 uni rolls - shishito peppers - oyster mushrooms It was all delicious and a fun dinner. read more

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I really loved the vibe and ambiance of the place. Feels good for a group of friends or date. The hostess was super nice and the service came up at a reasonable time. The food was good, and I had a great time, but there wasn't something that made it pop out for me. I wanted to try some of the meat dishes, but due to my gluten allergy, I couldn't risk the cross-contamination from the grill. read more

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Chicken meatball and grilled squid were excellent. Grilled hamachi collar and some of the other yakitoris were cooked well but needed more seasoning. Service was good. read more

This little gem has terrific yakatori skewers and tempura, among other menu items we didn't try. Nice ambiance and good service. What's not to like? read more

Very cool and friendly izakaya. Lots of menu options. I ordered the yakitori and nigiri sushi: chicken, asparagus, salmon, unagi & seaweed salad. They were made fresh and it is delicious. If you sit by the counter window you can watch the chefs make the yakitori and it is fun! read more

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Service is quick and the food is great. Good happy hour deals too. I got the salmon onigiri and octopus salads and both were great. Great appetizers too. read more

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Food was kinda average here, came here with a friend for dinner last week and wasn't that impressed... tried a bunch of dishes from tofu to grilled squid, beef tongue, chicken skewers, purple yam fries, mushrooms and nothing really stood out. I'd recommend finding other spots to check out over this place. Friendly staff though but they'll give you the bill when your time's up to prep for the next group, even though the place was pretty empty. read more

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We enjoyed the food here, but the service needed major improvement. Here are some notable dishes: - okonomiyaki: my favorite! And trust me when I say that because I DO NOT like okonomiyaki. I've had the best-rated okonomiyaki in Osaka, and I didn't enjoy that as much as the one here. - teriyaki ika (squid): another delicious dish! - pork belly yakitori: the perfect amount of fat. - Dasai (sake): 720ml was a great bottle to share among four people. Now comes the ugly part. We came here specifically for the yakitori. The server warned us that the wait time for yakitori was about 20 mins, which we acknowledged and proceeded to order other stuff while we waited. The server came back 5 mins later to tell us that the wait time for the yakitori had increased to an hour due to a backlog in the grilling station since another party had placed a large order. So we asked the server if he could offer us anything for the inconvenience...he walked away to place our order (I am not sure why the order wasn't placed in the first place) and never returned again. We flagged him down in passing to see if he had spoken to the manager, and that's when he finally realized what we were asking. I was trying to be smooth about our request, but I guess it didn't translate well. I get that it is not always possible for the restaurant to comp the customers for the extra wait time. Still, there is a better way to handle this than just being defensive towards the customers, especially after placing the order on large ticket items. I understand that there is a labor shortage in the leisure & hospitality sector. Still, basic customer service training is a must in every job sector, despite the labor market today. read more

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Came in here with a group of 4 on a Friday evening. What we got; Purple sweet potato fries; 4/5; The fries were hot and crispy! It was actuallly a good price for the amount we got and I would get this again! Moku roll; 4.5/5; The roll was so delicious. From top to bottom the avocado, rice, & eel was super soft and smooth! The only con was that we waited almost 20mins for our roll and we were starving which was not that great. Chicken yakitori; 3.5;5 it was just alright... a bit too salty. However, the chicken was really good. If it didn't have that much sat it would've been better. Service: 3.5/5; The service was just mediocre. But they were nice. Overall; 3.5/5; I only recommend the purple sweet potato fries and the Moku. If we didn't wait that long for the sushi roll I would've rated higher. read more

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Came here on a Friday night with three friends and we sat outdoors in their COVID spaced outdoor dining huts. The staff was attentive and the inside of the hut was warm even on a cold night. We did multiple yakitori - asparagus, chicken breast, tomato wrapped in bacon + short rib. the short rib and the sauce was AMAZING. Def the favorite of the yakitori. We continued with the sweet potato fries, okanomoyaki and the tuna tartare. The drinks were also really well done - although I would say the Japan Knees was just bit too sweet for me. Will def be back for more yakitori! read more

This place is a gem down an unexpected street! Incredible food, lovely staff and wonderful atmosphere. I recommend visiting for a date night or for a night out with friends! read more

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My friend and I came here on a Wednesday night and we were able to get a reservation same day. The restaurant is very dimly lit, but I guess that added to the ambiance. Service was friendly and quick enough - bathrooms were clean as well, so that is definitely a nice-to-have! Also, quick appreciation note on the wall hooks for our jackets! I know this is probably more common in NY, but when you are wearing a heavy coat, the last thing you want to do is drape it over your chair and pick it up off the floor 15 times over the course of dinner. Food-wise, we ordered: - Seaweed Salad - Pretty standard, so nothing to write home about. Satisfied my desire for something green and healthy-ish though! - Pork Belly - Best skewer of the night imo! Can't go wrong with pork belly. - Meatballs - Good, not great - I mean..it was a meatball. - Okonomiyaki - Really good okonomiyaki! Just know that this is pretty filling, so after two pieces of this - I was pretty much done for dinner! Overall a good experience here! Pro tip is that they also have really good sake here as well, though we did not partake since it was a school night and all! read more

TLDR: Don't go here. It doesn't taste like Japanese food, the food ranges from "tastes like food poisoning" to "just ok", the uni had gone bad, the server never checked on how our food was, and most of the items were overpriced. One of the worst dining experiences I've had. The food was awful, the uni (sea urchin) tasted old, and the service was unacceptable. After one bite of one piece, I was legitimately worried about food poisoning given how old and slightly sour it tasted. We sent back 3/4 pieces since no one else wanted to try it after my reaction and informed the server that we did not want the rest. I would have given maybe 2-3 stars for the food, but the fact the server did not offer to replace or reimburse an item we ate less than 75% of and sent back turned the dining experience even more sour than the uni. By the way, the 4 pieces of uni sushi were 28 dollars because uni is usually a luxury food. We ordered the following and I'll give comments for each one. Uni Sushi Onigiri - Tastes like food poisoning. Uni was not fresh, sent it back Ebi (Shrimp) Mayo - The shrimp had minimal flavor, basically just oil and batter. Fried batter tastes good,but why even call it shrimp. Okonomiyaki - Ok. Nothing special, but it was fine. Karaage - Similar to the ebi mayo, it only tasted good because it was deep fried. If you like fried anything it's fine, but it does not taste anything like real karaage - mostly because of the lack of seasoning. Grilled Squid - This was ok. Nothing special, but ok. Tsukune Skewers - This tasted good. The main complaint is that it was $10 per skewer and most good yakitori places are $5 per skewer for the same or better quality. It's strange how being surrounded by other subpar dishes makes you more grateful. Sweet Potato Fries - Exactly what you would expect for fries, greasy potatoes. No complaints on this one. read more

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My friend and I came here after shopping a sample sale, and we were pleasantly surprised by what we ordered! I loved the karaage, it's a hefty portion cooked perfectly. It's juicy, crunchy, and flavorful, what more can you ask for?! The salmon sashimi was buttery and delicious and seemed like great quality fish! It was pricey at $20, but you gotta treat yourself sometime. The specialty roll we had was good, but the other two dishes we got were definitely more memorable. We got one of their house cocktails featuring peach and yakult, and that was such a treat! It was so refreshing and not too sweet. These could be super dangerous if you're knocking them back since they don't taste of alcohol! I'd honestly come back just for the karaage, but a good cocktail is always tempting too. Yum! read more

I liked the food, ambiance and service. Since I am not a big fan of tiny portions and tapas style restaurants - one star off. It's not a bad place but I won't be bookmarking it. read more

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