A staple of the South Bay halal food scene - a lot of us in the community grew up eating here. I had noticed some quality and consistency issues over the past few years, but my recent visits have all been excellent, so it genuinely feels like they've turned things around and earned their 5 stars again. I've tried almost everything on the menu over the years, from orange chicken to the short ribs, and most dishes are delicious. The portions are huge and perfect for sharing family-style, especially with larger groups. They've always handled big parties well, though I'd definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time since they can get busy. The ambiance is probably the one area that could use some improvement, but the food and portions more than make up for it. If it's your first time, I'd recommend the chicken corn soup, sweet and sour chicken, green onion paratha, and Mongolian beef. read more

I visited this establishment with my mother for evening rations. This was my mother's second visit but my first visit. My mother was happier with this establishment than I was. We were seated and ordered lamb and shrimp. We each ate some lamb and shrimp. A bowl of white rice was also served. I thought that the shrimp was satisfactory and the lamb was good. We were not able to eat all that was served so we took the uneaten portions home in "to go" containers. Men's washroom was satisfactory and paper towels were available... good. The ambient noise level was VERY high which made it extremely difficult to carry on a conversation so I am going to ding this establishment one point. I noticed that at least some of the men who worked at this establishment failed to tuck their shirts in. I consider that to be highly unprofessional so I am dinging this establishment one point for that reason. If I was to assign a letter grade as is done in school this establishment would be in there solid with a C. read more

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I have been wanting to try this place for some time. My first impression is not good. It feels dirty. Not comfortable at all, tables with a cheap vinyl cover. Condiments in the tables have a slimy film on them obviously not cleaned in some time. We should have left but thought the food may be different. We ordered Braised Shrimp (average), Cashew chicken (fast food quality) and Combo Fried Rice (Gross). There were pieces of beef in the rice that were dried out and had a bad taste as if food stored in a freezer the quickly thawed. Overall it was a huge disappointment. Gross, dirty. And they come to your table in hurry making us feel like we need to hurray and get out so that can seat others and make more money. Very Bad!! Look at the "inside" photos on yelp. That will explain read more

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Nomad is the best local Chinese Food! We ordered to go frequently and occasionally we dine in. Take out orders travel well, packed to keep the food piping hot! Leftovers reheated very well (take out ir dine in). The quanities are very generous and we usually get several meals out of one order! This visit we dined in. We ordered some of our favorites as it was only two if us dining. Their Hot & Sour Soup is the best in town! Mongolian Beef and Honey Walnut Shrimp are two main dishes we again. Both were excellent! House Fried Rice (includes shrimp, chickenn and beef) is a great choice! Service is always friendly and amazingly fast! Food is freshly prepared. Our server was Mary and she checked on us often. We come here at least a few times a month, definitely coming back soon! read more

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Todat is Valentines Day! I have been sleeping on this establishment for years. I did not know there was a chinese food restaurant in this area. This place is hidden! The only way I found this restaurant was through youtube. There was an old Asian couple that gave this place high praises in their YouTube review. Kudos to that couple for doing so! This is the only reason why I wanted to check this place out myself. Entered this establishment and was greeted by the host. She sat us down next to the glass windows. Asked what we wanted to order for drinks, I stated a Coke and some water. Minutes passed, received our beverages. Water tasted good! Ordered from the Lunch Special menu which was only $15. That is a great deal! It comes with soup, entree and your choice of rice (white rice or brown rice with egg). This Lunch Special starts at the time of opening to 3pm. 7 days a week! Excluding federal holidays. Entrees ordered was snowpea chicken and some beef peppers. The taste and presentation did not dissapoint. They serve you alot of food for being a Lunch Special. The quality is fresh! Overall all I was impressed pertaining to quantity and quality. The ambiance does not have fancy decor or tables/chairs. The place was old school. I felt like I was in the 80s. Lots of parking. Big Kudos to Mary for being so nice. She was busy but still manages to be patient. The only thing that was missing and would like to see is for this place giving free tea out of courtesy. That would be a nice complimentary add to customers. Thumbs up to this chinese restaurant! read more

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Delicious Chinese food with a unique menu. Have never had halal Chinese food but this place does not disappoint. Everything was flavorfully well-balanced--no overpowering tastes. The stewed ox tail had a nice sweet and tangy flavor to it and the oxtail itself was "fall off the bone" tender--a family favorite. The black pepper stir fried sole fish was a little oily but definitely a good choice. The honey ginger wings were mildly sweet, couldn't really taste the ginger and I wish it was crispier but still not bad. Servers have good energy/attitude. Will be back to try more! read more

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Parking - Plenty of it since they are located in the back of the shopping center. Food - The homemade chow main was delicious! We added beef as our protein and I would definitely order this again. The garlic Chinese broccoli was a little too bitter for my taste as there were more stems than the leafy greens. Service - They are very serious about the closing time, so make sure to arrive early. They don't stay open beyond the time for people who are already inside and dining. read more

Every time I come here, the food is delicious, served hot and fresh, and the restaurant is fully packed with every table taken. Plenty of parking outside and plenty of options on the menu for everyone. Highly recommend this spot for large family gatherings as the food is family style. read more

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Ambiance: it's a family style restaurant with spacious indoor and outdoor dining area, and located in the shared plaza with ample parking available Service: very friendly staff although a bit slow, once you receive the bill, you need to pay at the counter Food: variety choices on their menu, proteins including beef, lamb, chicken, and shrimp Hot & Sour Soup - **** chicken, wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tofu, egg, spicy and sour, recommend NOMAD Short Ribs - *** marinated short ribs, wok-tossed with roasted garlic, scallions, dry red chilies, meat tasted old and a bit dry Kung Pao Three Flavors - **** shrimp, chicken, beef, roasted peanuts, scallions, dry red chili, in a kung pao sauce, rich in flavors, recommend Egg Fried Rice - **** steamed rice stir fried with egg, fresh scallions, soy seasoning, recommend Brown Rice - *** average Price: generous portions and reasonable prices for their decent quality, expect $25 per person for a full filing meal read more

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This is a big place with a lot of seating. Some close friends told us about this place, and I made it high time for us to come in for a visit. This place serves traditional Chinese but doesn't have pork. Why you ask? This restaurant is a Chinese Islamic restaurant. They have Arabic artwork and it really works well with everything on the walls. Before I get to the food, I wanted to write about the help. A waitress named Mary came by and sat with us, helping us out figure out what combination of dishes we should have. She was a nicest, most personable person I have ever met. She looked after us from beginning to end. Since my partner wanted the Jalapeño shrimp, we got veggie fried rice, broccoli beef, and chicken chow mein. Before that, she wanted a pair of veggie egg rolls that came with a dip and she really enjoyed them. The food came out, but I waited for everything to come out. It was an amazing array of food that we took into the next day. Everything was great. Chewy and crunchy broccoli, flavorful chow mein, and soft rice. Pricewise, it was just right and i gave this place a great tip . I will definitely come back, and it's nice to know I can move away from express Chinese food for some time now. read more

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We love going to Nomad for our big family dinners. They are so great about reserving a large table to accommodate our family, usually at least 10 people. The restaurant is busy and bustling, but we are still able to have conversations at the table. The food comes out quickly and accurately. They are able to accommodate additional orders within a reasonable amount of time and we never leave hungry for sure! Everyone is friendly and helpful. Make sure you get the walnut shrimp (YUM) and the ginger beer drink (TASTY)!! We have not had anything that doesn't taste fresh and "homemade". We are looking forward to visiting again in December!! read more

Average Chinese Food. The Wonton Soup was decent. It has a dark broth. It was like a War Wonton because it had a bunch of different things in it. The dumplings had nearly nothing inside of them, more like a clump of noodle. The General Tso's Chicken was alright. The Mongolian Beef was a bit sinuey. If we came back we'd all for the Filet Mignon with the Mongolian sauce. read more

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They have so many gluten-free options! My friend group includes someone with celiac disease and another person with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Bonus: the restaurant is also Halal. Our food was flavorful. The service the day we went was a bit "meh," but it seemed like the waitress was the same person taking orders and running the food, so I can give some grace. When she did interact with us, she was very attentive. read more

It was my birthday Friday dinner, and it was my turn to choose what I wanted to eat. I picked Nomad because the food is consistently delicious and the service is always friendly. Plus I love the fusion of Mediterranean and Chinese. The portion sizes are pretty large, too. I ordered shrimp chow mein and steamed wontons, and I still have part of the chow mein left in the refrigerator three days later. We always order in on Friday nights, so I can't really comment too much on the atmosphere, but the food was ready by the time I arrived, even though I walked in a few minutes early. It's much easier to get to Nomad than it is to find parking on Second St or to have to pay for parking at 2nd and PCH. I will pick Nomad every time I get the chance! read more

Long Beach: Easy parking in this sizable attractive restaurant with an extensive menu of flavorsome Chinese food using the freshest of ingredients. I recommend eating here with a herd so you can try more dishes. It was just two of us so it was hard to narrow it down without reinforcements. Caramelized Black Pepper Chicken: So tender with a sauce that was drinkable. We tried. It was a toss up between that and the Filet Mignon. Next time we will go in beef mode. We both took home plenty of leftovers. Scallion pancakes: Four massive pieces of deliciousness. Oily on the fingers/worth it. I recommend a minimum of four people or it's going to follow you home as well. Service was immediate and personable. The food came out timely and piping hot. We were there around 8 PM on a Monday so it was fairly quiet. For the size of this restaurant, I could see it getting very busy and loud/Still worth it. It seemed as though we were the only ones who did not order the sesame flatbread. Yes, I do visual food cruises incognito. Again, we'll just have to bring hungry reinforcements next time. No alcohol, but no shortage of places for beer and spirits nearby. BevMo is a neighbor. read more

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Overall: 3.8/5 Ordered takeout over the phone. Like many Asian restaurants, there are many options to choose from. Service was very friendly and welcoming. Ordered the following dishes: - Spicy Wonton Chili Oil: More tangy than spicy. It is basically submerged in the chili oil, way more than at other places. Not saying bad or good, just the way they prepare it. - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup: Very flavorful beef broth. The braised beef was tender. The regular noodles were the perfect texture for me, too soft and not too firm. Some heat to the broth but not very spicy at all. Very good dish, would personally like more spicy. - Black Pepper Filet Mignon: The tenderness and texture of the beef varied from piece to piece. Not sure if it's because of the way they "velvet" the beef. Overall, not a bad dish but not what I was expecting. Restaurant seems to have nice space inside with friendly staff. The food was good enough to come back another time and try some other dishes. read more

Came here for dinner around 8:45pm last Friday since my friends and I were working on a project nearby. Surprisingly they still let us dine in and the restaurant still remained open with other new customers coming in as we were eating. We were immediately seated and the server was really kind. We were a group of 5 and I definitely did not expect the portion sizes... they were HUGE! It's hard to tell in my pictures but trust me! All of the food was so delicious and flavorful, it's hard to choose a favorite. Everything came out to be steaming hot. It was roughly $20 per dish but the price is WORTH it considering it was very much shareable family style. We had leftovers for 2 days! Definitely would come back here again!! read more

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Great Chinese options, especially for gluten free and other allergies. They are halal and it gets very busy, so keep those both in mind. The food we've gotten has always been fresh and delicious. Obviously no pork, since halal. Service has always been really nice! Huge lot for parking. read more

Nomad Asian Bistro is by far one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. Although I feel that it verges on Indo Chinese. I've been a regular there since at least 2017. It is located near PCH and Second Street in Long Beach, a couple hundred feet from BevMo, in the Same Plaza. There is plenty of parking in front of the restaurant. It is a Mother-Daughter owned restaurant and was established in 2013. Jamilla Ma, the mother has an extensive experience in Asian cooking and a passion for combining classic flavors with contemporary techniques. They offer Asian cuisine with influences from China's Hui culture and a focus on fresh, handmade items like their Thin Sesame Flatbread. It is also the only Halal Chinese Restaurant in North America. So, they do not serve pork nor do they offer alcoholic beverages. The quality of their food draws people from all corners of SoCal and beyond. Dinner is always the busiest time and during the month of Ramadan, you can expect to wait an hour or more unless you show up an hour before breaking fast. The restaurant is spacious but yet Cozy. The lighting is comfortable and the earth tones on the walls as well as the simple Chinese decor makes the space very inviting. The setting is casual and family friendly. Noise level is moderate to very loud depending on the day and time. They have a large Tv on the wall with close caption that no one watches. They only serve family style meals. So, it is best to go with 2 or more people or take the family or a group of friends. Otherwise you may have lots of left overs. Every dish is large enough for 2-3 people. On a summer night, I Love sitting on their open air patio that is lit by string lights, while sharing a meal with friends and family under the stars. I could not start by describing the amazing menu. It is extensive and has every Chinese food dish imaginable. Beef, chicken, seafood, vegetarian, rice dishes, hand made noodles and endless combinations and flavors. I'm sure that I'm missing some things. (See pictures for actual full menu) They use the freshest ingredients and everything is made in house. They also have some delicious beverages such as the fresh pressed Ginger ale and their seasonal Peach Ice tea. The List goes on. Some of My favorite items on the Menu are the Hot and sour soup which is full of mushrooms, The orange chicken, The Pineapple fried rice with beef chicken and shrimp, The Pepper Mushroom beef and the chili Chicken. Everything is so delicious. The hand made noodles are a must. The service has always been great and prices are reasonable. I highly recommend Nomad Asian Bistro for anyone who has not tried them yet. Happy Eating!!! read more

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In a desolate forgotten area surrounded by newness. I read something along those lines on Yelp which guided me here. Had been meaning to go here after a friend told me they had gluten free Chinese marked on their menu. I went with my teenager and his friends. We each ordered a lunch special which came with a choice of soup. We all got egg drop, which had little veggies in it. I think that's a first. It was very good. And then we shared family style. For me this was a blessed experience because we could share and I never eat Chinese food because it's not worth being poisoned. The staff was both friendly and attentive. They had a robot that carried the dishes out- to mostly our table. Seemed to be programmed to our section which was cute. Oh, there's more food for us! J/k We had leftovers and we loved it all. read more

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This place has long since lost its charm. I've been coming here with my family and hosted many family pay here, since the original owner, Jamila, first opened it. She maintained excellent food quality and standards. After it changed hands--multiple times, it seems--the decline became noticeable. Over the years, the food, service, and overall ambiance have steadily deteriorated. On my visit last week--which will be my last--I found the place in a disappointing state: dirty walls, filthy doors, and worn-out crockery. Serving water in steel cups only added to the letdown. The food was even worse. Long-time customers would likely agree that the quality has dropped significantly. The short ribs were so tough they were nearly impossible to chew, more like leather than meat. The jalapeño chicken lacked both jalapeños and flavor. Overall, everything tasted like low-quality takeout. We've decided not to return unless significant improvements are made to both the food and the condition of the restaurant read more

Nomad is our go to Asian restaurant in Long Beach. We've been coming here for years but finally decided to do a review. They have options to accommodate different dietary needs, such as Halal, gluten free and vegetarian. Some of our favorites are honey walnut shrimp, black bean sole filet, scallion pancakes, fried rice and spicy green beans. For drinks they have a legit Thai tea, really good fresh pressed ginger ale and Diet Coke (yay for the fountain!). The restaurant has a big dining area and can accommodate big parties (get a reservation). During the day, you can sit outside. They also make prayer rugs available. read more

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Unassuming restaurant in a quiet corner of a pretty sparse mall; the kind of place that you'd walk past and not notice it. I'm sure glad to have found this place! We came here during the lunch hours and they serve lunch specials 7 days a week! While we were browsing the menu, one of the wait staff came over and checked on us if we were ready and asked if it was our first time there (yes). She recommended getting a couple of items from the lunch menu if we like to have a few dishes since the portions are pretty big and the lunch items get you the most bang out of your buck. Very sound advice! The lunch menu featured a good selection of dishes and we ended getting the honey walnut shrimp, filet mignon with black pepper sauce and kung pao three flavor (beef, chicken, shrimp). Each dish came with a soup and either white/brown rice or upgrade to egg fried rice. We got the egg drop soup as well as the hot sour soup and they were both tasty! We upgraded the egg fried rice and wow... quite impressed with the egg fried rice here. I was expecting the usual plain, white, mild egg fried rice but what came out was a brown-ish looking egg fried rice that's just so tasty! Of course the main dishes themselves were also outstanding! I really liked the juiciness and black pepper flavor of the filet mignon, the crispness of the walnut shrimp and the umami of the kung pao three flavor. I definitely would recommend each one of these dishes. We also got the fresh pressed ginger ale, which is the perfect, refreshing thirst quencher! Tasty food and great service.. what's not to like! read more

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It's easy to see why this spot has over a thousand reviews and maintains a solid four-star rating--the food is genuinely high quality; I gave it five stars! While the shopping complex it's located in has clearly seen better days and could use a serious facelift, don't let that deter you. The exterior may not be well-maintained, but this is a must try spot. First off, there's plenty of parking, largely due to several nearby stores being closed. Once inside, the vibe was lively. A decent crowd was enjoying their meals, and a couple of TVs were playing Disney movies on Freeform, adding a relaxed, nostalgic touch. Despite it being a busy afternoon, the staff did their best to stay attentive. One small note: the water wasn't ice cold, but still refreshingly cooler than room temperature. Their lunch specials, priced around $15-$18, are a solid deal and is available everyday. Each comes with their daily soup--today's was Hot and Sour, which was more flavorful than most of its type--and a choice of white or brown rice. I recommend upgrading to the Egg Fried Rice for an extra $2; it's absolutely worth it. I ordered the Sweet and Sour Shrimp and the Short Ribs, the latter being the must-try based on rave Yelp photos. The short ribs were bold and peppery, prepared in a slightly unconventional style, but I really enjoyed them. Surprisingly though, the Sweet and Sour Shrimp stole the show for me. Lightly crispy and coated in a perfectly balanced sauce, pairing beautifully with my Egg Fried Rice. With so many tempting dishes still to try, I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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It's been years now and been here many times. Time to update my review accurately 5 stars read more

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Yum!!!! I came here after my family raved about eating here during a trip to SoCal. We got plenty of things, including a chicken dish, beef dish, wontons, egg rolls, and fried rice. Everything was so delicious and portions were HUGE. Service and ambience were great. Really appreciate how they cater to their Muslim customers, as they have prayer rugs for you to utilize while there. A definite must-try for all those who eat halal! read more

Nomad Asian Bistro - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Came tonight for an early dinner. After they sat us down at a table we had no service for 10 minutes. Terrible customer service. Literally no one came to our table. read more

Here is a refined review written under King Carera while keeping your tone and experience intact: --- Under King Carera Lunch for $15.00 plus tax and tip -- a solid value for the quality received. Service was prompt from the moment we arrived. We were seated quickly, water was brought without delay, and ordering was just as easy. The staff maintained attentiveness without being intrusive. The dining room offered an open, ambient atmosphere with tall ceilings that made the space feel comfortable and unconfined. Lunch included soup; I chose the egg drop. It pleasantly surprised me with the addition of carrots and fresh mushrooms -- a thoughtful touch that elevated the usual simplicity of the dish. For the main course, I ordered the orange beef with steamed rice. The presentation was appealing and the dish looked Saucy. The flavors were at the beginning were overwhelming with a more than satisfying blend of citrus sweetness and savory depth. Overall, a better than a buffet, Orange Beef, with a good lunch experience at a fair price point. read more

Nomad Asian Bistro - Orange beef with steamed rice - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The girl on the phone was super helpful and nice-Mary. The food, cashew chicken, Kung Pao chicken, and lo mein noodles were excellent. We got it all to-go. Its amazing how every place to eat out has gone up. It totalled $50 without tip. I would definitely eat there again and it was enough for 2 meals, so there's the break! It was ready really fast too! read more

This is a busy restaurant that has Asian food. The surface was very good. We had two entrées and rice. The fried rice was way better. They put out a picture of a sweater and give you glasses and didn't even ask if you wanted to order a soda or anything else like that. I thought that was unusual for a restaurant. They were serving the entrées before the rice came out. It didn't come together. There was a lot of food, very generous portions. read more

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Perfect family restaurant to celebrate a birthday like we did today! Our server Mary was friendly, helpful and efficient! She made great recommendations too! We loved every dish she recommended! Egg drop soup had mushrooms and veges in it! Tastiest we've ever had too! The honey walnut shrimp and the best dish we all loved was the honey walnut tofu version, both were excellent! Orange chicken is a family favorite and their recipe is great! Salt and pepper chicken was a yummy treat! We also love their scallion pancakes and always order them! We arrived at noon before the lunch rush starting around 1230! Their homemade ginger lemonade was so cool and refreshing! It was everybody's favorite drink! read more

Food is a solid 5 but the restaurant itself is a mess to dine in. Boxes everywhere in the entrance, zero ambiance and clutter everywhere. Order takeout and you won't be disappointed. Their orange chicken is delish, chow mein yummy and soups are really tasty. read more

Doesn't look like much from the outside. We stopped here for lunch prior to a flight out of LBC. Great food, nice staff and the perfect place for a yummy Asian lunch. My son said it was the best Orange Chicken he has ever had. read more

This place is solid! The food is great and the service is fast and friendly. We usually get delivery but when I do go pick up to eat at home the place is packed. Family style with spacious room. Definitely worth trying if you like good Chinese food. read more

Food was amazing but our server was awesome! Mary was our server. She was fantastic such a great time! Cannot wait to come back! read more

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So tucked away but so happy we found it! Had the orange chicken, fried rice, spicy green beans and black pepper filet mignon. So delicious! Will definitely come back even though it's an hour from where I live. read more

We arrived on Christmas Day for a non-traditional meal celebration and everything was amazing, as usual. We have two new babies in the family, both now 8 months old, so the idea of a traditional home-cooked meal was a little overwhelming for us. We ordered some of our favorite dishes; they arrived quickly, were very tasty, and the portions were huge. Definitely enough for all seven of us. Atmosphere was casual, we got in as they opened so it was not crowded yet (it's a popular place to eat), and service was good. Would definitely recommend Nomad anytime for a great meal at reasonable prices! read more

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Food Nomad short ribs - These had good flavor but the meat was chewy. 3.7/5 Sweet and sour soup - A solid soup that had a very light spice. Chicken was moderately tender. 4/5 Garlic and jalapeno chicken - Great first bite but diminishing returns due to a one note flavor - spicy garlic. 3.8/5 Honey Walnut shrimp - The best I've had. The most tender and perfectly seasoned shrimp with a light glaze and excellent honey walnuts. 4.8/5 Service Our waiter was great, an asian person with short hair. 4.5/5 Atmosphere Not my vibe, personally. Very traditional casual asian restaurant. 3/5 Tl;dr - Come here for the honey walnut shrimp, it's delicious. read more

Nomad Asian Bistro - Honey walnut shrimp. Get it. - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

Excellent Halal Chinese food! We come here for group dinners, family style eating. We get stuffed every time because the portions are so large. Great for groups because the dining room is so large and the tables can be reconfigured in any which way. I have never had to wait to be seated because the dining room is so large with so many tables. Highly recommend the handmade noodle options. I have been here over 15 times, and I have hardly ever ordered the same thing twice, and considering that we have still never had a bad dish. Everything on the menu is great. Favorite dishes would include the sesame flatbread, Szechuan Beef Stew Noodle Soup, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and the Basil Eggplant. read more

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We went for dinner. Food was awesome! We had won ton soup with shrimp, orange chicken and shrimp with lobster sauce. Big portions so we had lots left over to take home. Service was outstanding. Food arrived pretty quickly. I have to say we really enjoyed everything but the standout was the soup. So flavor-full. Looking forward to our next visit. Normally we get takeout but it was nice to eat-in. read more

Nomad Asian Bistro - Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Long Beach, California

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