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    Nomad Asian Bistro

    4.0 (1.8k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Honey Walnit Shrimp and House Fried Rice
    Cindy O.

    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!

    Dumpling was delicous
    Geronimo T.

    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!

    Plate of shrimp. Walnut shrimp.
    Dale P.

    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.

    Veggie house made chow mein
    Jevonah K.

    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.

    Maruko X.

    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

    Combo fried rice (gross)
    Dan G.

    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

    Jalapeño Shrimp
    Rudy M.

    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.

    Menu - rice and noodles
    Simon K.

    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.

    Scallion pancake. Minimum of four people needed.
    Teresa T.

    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.

    Orange Chicken, Curry Fried Rice, Scallion Pancake, Pan Fried Noodles
    Felicity D.

    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!!

    Mongolian Beef
    Silvia F.

    I have a gluten sensitivity and they were able to accommodate me with all my favorites except egg rolls but definitely worth the drive! We had Orange Chicken, Mongolian beef, chicken fried rice and Chicken chow fun all very delicious and huge portions. We had a little of everything and had tons to take home. Ive missed Chinese food and they made everything just like I remember. Make sure you tell them gluten free so they are aware. Staff is so friendly too. Would definitely come back

    Black Bean Sole Fillet
    Randy S.

    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!

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    Good customer service. Just okay Chinese food. I have had better. Too much breading in chicken. Ginger lemonade was good though. Trust.

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    We love this place, great food and customer service! We feel welcome and good is amazing!

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    Hi, Two questions: 1. Is the halal chicken hand-slaughtered or machine cut?…

    Chicken are hand slaughtered, and certified by HFSAA

    I heard this place is closed down due to rats in the kitchen. Can anyone confirm / deny?

    Restaurant Date Closed Date Reopened Reason for Closure… 

    Does the food contain MSG?

    MSG is not bad for you. This is a toxic stereotype created by bigots.

    Are you open New Years Day?

    What time does the kitchen close for orders on Saturday?

    8:45

    Do they serve beer and wine?

    They do not serve any alcohol as far as I know

    Are you open on Christmas Day for dinner and do you take reservations for dinner, if you are open?

    I think no reservations - I called and got a really short answer...

    Do you use MSG in your food?

    MSG is not bad for you. Please remove this toxic stereotype from your thoughts. If you truly cannot have MSG, you should not eat out anywhere or eat any processed foods.

    Is the garlic jalapeño chicken that coated crispy gluten free?

    In Chinese cooking corn starch is mainly used to coat the meat. If you are really concerned I'd ask the restaurant.

    Is there any service that does delivery from Nomad? I used to order via Postmates and it disappeared 😭

    They should have a delivery service. I saw the sticker or on there window.

    Are they serving indoor and outdoor for lunch?

    They are serving indoor and outdoor patio seating for lunch and dinner

    By any chance are they open or doing outside dining? I know burbank and other cities are letting restaurant using the local streets for dining to be open, so I was wondering if Nomad would be doing the same?

    Just ate lunch there today (9/11). They are open for take out and outdoor patio dining.

    Are chicken dishes all white meat?

    Hello Dennis E. From the 3 times I have eaten here and purchased the chicken food items, I am 75-80%… 

    Hey is this place halal?

    Yes its all halal

    Does this restaurant serve zabiah halal meat?

    yes

    Does anyone know if they will be open on Eid ul Fitr? Looking for a spot for brunch or dinner with the family

    Yea

    Open on Easter?

    Yes

    Is there gluten free items?

    I'm sure there are but they're not listed specifically. You'd have to be very careful bc sometimes sauces have gluten in them. I would call beforehand and ask someone who knows the ingredients like the manager and see what options you have because… 

    Does Nomad have a corkage fee? Can we bring our own wine?

    They dont allow wine brought in

    Do you guys use MSG in the food?

    No MSG in this place.

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