Really enjoyed Nomadic Kitchen in San Mateo! They feature a streamlined menu focused on heavy-hitting entrees and appetizers, which makes ordering easy because everything they do, they do right. The hummus plate is an absolute must-have. It features incredibly creamy, delicious hummus topped with vibrant cabbage and pomegranate seeds. It is surrounded by a beautiful ring of rich, colorful sauces, dips, and pickles that pair perfectly with the basket of warm, homemade bread. For the main course, the chicken kebab was a total hit. The chicken breast cubes are perfectly charred and incredibly tender. What really sets Nomadic Kitchen over the top is their beautiful plating and generous side options. The entree comes out beautifully arranged on a sleek black platter, complete with a fresh salad topped with pickled cabbage, a side of seasoned bulgur wheat, and a side of fluffy white rice. Having both rice options on one plate is a fantastic touch. If the weather is nice, I highly recommend sitting out on the patio area to enjoy the beautiful San Mateo sun. The service was completely solid, friendly and fairly quick, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of food you get. I will definitely be back. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Chicken Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

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We ordered to go from this spot a lot as I have loved their food ; my husband loves their beef kebabs, as they are juicy. I do wish they sold kebabs à la cart as the meal plates come with a lot of grains (lots of carbs), other than that, decent spot read more

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incredible small business serving turkish food, including some more traditional items! standouts are the mezze, pides, and the kofte kebab. i've been here twice now and i love the vibe sitting outdoors on a nice day, enjoying some mezze and chatting with friends. usually no wait for a table as well, which is convenient. i've had probably all of their mezze options and they are all excellent, but the standouts are the pink/beet hummus, babaghanoush, and dolma. you really can't go wrong though! the bread that comes with it is SO incredibly fresh and delicious, we always inhale the basket and ask for a second (free refills!!). i've had the chicken kebab before, but the kofte kebab is better - moist and flavorful, served with fragrant rice/grains. there's a side salad as well with the kebabs. the sausage pide was amazing too! it had a nice chew to the dough and the flavorful cheeses and sausage were mouthwatering. i've tried the lahmacun and thought that was pretty nice, but i prefer the pide. everything is very fresh and balanced, so you'll feel satisfied but not weighed down or unwell afterwards. super impressed by their offerings!! this is such a good spot for a casual lunch or dinner outdoors, especially with a few friends or family to share the plates. service can be slow, as it appears to be family-run, but it's well worth knowing that everything is fresh and prepared with care. if you're craving some good mezze or want to try some real turkish food, would highly recommend this spot! read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Kofte Kebab, Sucuklu Pide - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

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I stopped by on a weekday evening early. The place was empty. It started to fill up while I was eating. Kofte kebab was my favorite item here. Kabob was flavorful. And the side rices and salads were excellent as well. Lahmacun, some call as Turkish pizza, had good flavors. I think it would have tasted more if there was more meat. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Lahmacun - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Loved Nomadic Kitchen! My sister & I visited Nomadic last Thursday and it was nice and quiet. I was a bit nervous because my one year never really had Mediterranean food before and I wasn't sure what she would enjoy but glad there were dishes that she actually likes! What we ordered: - Mezze Combination: I love that they have this platter of dips for you to eat with the fresh pita bread! My favorite definitely was the hummus and beets! - French fries: Standard fries, pretty crispy and fresh. My daughter enjoyed it. - Beef Kabob: The steak was medium rare and super flavorful! The whole plate was delicious! The two pilafs also were delicious and it went well with the steak! Thank you to the owner who also gave us rice pudding for our girls. It was super yummy and my daughter definitely enjoyed it. Overall amazing food and experience! Definitely will be back again soon! read more

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I stumbled across Nomadic Kitchen on Yelp and the reviews looked amazing, so since we're fairly close around the area, why not give it a try? It's Mother's Day weekend and I thought it would get crowded so we had an early dinner around 5:20PM or so. It was actually fairly empty when we arrived, but their outdoor seating filled up while we were eating. My partner and I shared a Babaganoush. He got a Lahmacun as his entree, and I got the Falafel plate which comes served with rice, salad, and a basket of bread. The Babaganoush was prepared pretty quickly. I would say it's one of the top babaganoush we've ever had. It's got a nicely smokey flavor to it, it's chunky, but also light. I also love the added small additional spreada surrounding the babaganoush. I'm not sure exactly what was in those, but some was creamy, some was spicy, and some were refreshing. A very nice appetizer with a bunch of different textures and flavors. When our entree came, I was mildly surprised at how large these plates were, but thankfully, it wasn't that the portion was huge, it was just beautifully plated, and I would say, portioned nicely (quality over quantity for me). The salad was fresh and had a light vinaigrette mixed in. The plate came with five falafels and a big spread of hummus for dipping. The falafels were kinda moist, and it had a nice crunchy outer fried layered, but not oily. The hummus was very smooth and had a nice flavor to it. As for the rice, that was surprisingly very addicting! It had a light coconut-y flavor to it and the rice had a slight mochi-like chew to it. It kind of reminds me of broken rice. It was a delicious entree! As for my partner's entree, it's his first time trying the Lahmacun. It's sorta like a meaty pizza on a thin flatbread and you wrap salad in it. It tastes pretty meaty by itself, but wrapping some salad it in balances it out nicely. This spot is worthy of the reviews. Service was very friendly, food came fast and it was absolutely delicious! If we lived around the area, this would probably be a top favorite of ours. read more

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We visited Nomadic Kitchen this past weekend and it's easy to see why they're so highly rated. We tried the mezze combo and chose the hummus, babaganoush, ezme, and mint tzatziki. All four were incredibly delicious. The bread served with it was also super soft and fresh. We also ordered the Nomadic Pide, which was another banger of a dish. It had the perfect blend of spices and cheese on a crispy flatbread. The lamb kebab was fantastic as well, tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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Pretty good! Mezze combination 9/10 - HUGE portion with a nice basket of bread - can serve 3-4 ppl !! - didn't like some of the items but I don't know what they were - as a pickle hater, I was surprised to say I like Turkish pickles - it was nice to be able to try a lil of everything - I'm obsessed with the sesame bread, it was chewy and crispy and warm. Chicken & beef kebab 9/10 - their chicken and beef are SO JUICY, very well seasoned - idk what kind of rice is on this plate but the seasoned one is rly good, seasoned well and had a nice texture - portion is small but if you get an appetizer you'll def be full Overall, service was really good. He kept checking on us. Vibes were okay, it's like a family style restaurant but was empty. The only thing was the water cups look kinda crusty....so I drank from my own water bottle. Would come back! read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Mezze combination (all) - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Nomadic Kitchen has been one of those dusty bookmarks that we finally got around to try! It was quiet at 5 pm on a Saturday night. Many tables were available for our choosing. Unpretentious, casual cafe vibes! Service was friendly and efficient as well. ***OUR PICKS*** MEZZE COMBO (4) Our choices among 8 mezze: *cucumber salad ~ cucumbers tossed in pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. *babaganoush ~ roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. *hummus ~ chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices *pink lady ~ red cabbage, lebneh, and spices A basket of bread is complimentary. We enjoyed the variety of mezze. We liked the pink lady the most due to its flavor and contrasting tartness, hummus was creamy and babaganoush had a good smokiness (tied in 2nd place), and the cucumber salad was our least favorite. We would have liked the cucumbers to be crunchier and diced into cubes. They were sliced paper-thin, wilted, and soft from sitting in the pomegranate molasses vinaigrette. We didn't care for the texture, but the flavor was good. We thoroughly enjoyed everything else. The nicely warmed basket of bread was generous, yet necessary to eat with the mezze. They even put a small amount of other dips alongside our 4 chosen ones, which made it even better. It was also artfully displayed on a platter. Great starter! Next time, we will choose something other than the cucumber salad. Still, this appetizer was yummy! 5/5 LAMB KEBAB PLATE ~ they displayed the food nicely on a platter making it visually appealing and appetizing! Rice was fluffy and not sticky, lamb was tender and was well-seasoned with tasty spices, salad was colorful and fresh, and I believe the item that came with the meal was bulgar? It had a tomato-y flavor. Though it was not mentioned on the menu. Everything on my plate was prepared well and on point! 5/5 Kofte kebab plate ~ beautiful presentation of delicious food! My guy was impressed and enjoyed his meal. 5/5 Redwood City isn't a usual destination for us, but it might become one! We'll be back to try other things on the menu whenever we're back in this area. This was a memorable meal! I highly recommend trying Nomadic Kitchen, if you like Middle Eastern food! read more

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A cute, warm neighborhood gem! All of the staff were friendly with their jokes and warmth and made our dinner enjoyable. The chicken was very tender and extremely juicy. The mezze platter was a great variety (we loved the hummus) and the sesame bread was wonderful. Portions are on the leaner side so be sure to order extra things. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

This place is legit. From the warm hospitality of the owner to the delicious food, Nomadic Kitchen has officially become a regular spot for me when I'm craving solid Turkish food. Our party shared the appetizer combination with four items, the cucumber salad, and three kebab plates--kofta, chicken, and falafel. Everything was absolutely delicious. The kofta was beautifully seasoned, the chicken was incredibly moist, and the falafel really knocked it out of the park. The cucumber salad was light and refreshing and paired perfectly with the appetizer plate, which also comes with freshly baked bread. The restaurant itself is smaller and more intimate, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Our server was very welcoming, happy to make recommendations, and had a great sense of humor, which made the experience even better. Nomadic Kitchen is located on Broadway in Redwood City, on one of the streets now closed off for outdoor dining. Parking is easy to find by the post office or across from the fire station in the Marshall Street parking garage. Highly recommend if you're looking for great Turkish food in the area. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Kofte Kebab - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

Came on the suggestion from a Syrian man that refinishes our deck every few years - so we went and were notndisappointed! We ordered the mezes combo with 4 items but the chef gave us a sample of all of the messes - all were delicious with depth of flavor and a joy to eat - couldn't pick a favorite - see the menu! Then I ordered the beef and onion enclosed pose, son ordered the beef kebabs, and husband ordered the Lachmacan - more bready than he thought but he still enjoyed it - it is in the description - the pide was delicious with warm soft dough and tasty spiced meat enclosed - kid said his was good but no adjectives given lol - full with leftovers but ordered the Kunafe anyway and it was also delicious - sweet, crispy, chewy, delicious - look at the pictures, looks delicious and it was! Hard to choose among the Mediterranean restaurants around here. Try Nomadic Kitchen, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Bit expensive for the portions. Value is in the flavor and authenticity. I would go back to try more of the mezze but the meat was average overall a little too salty read more

Those Stellar ratings... I see what the hype is all about. I was a bit skeptical about the stellar ratings. It looks like it was earned justifiably so... We walked past here a couple times and thought we should give this place a try. Well this was the weekend it happened. Nomadic Kitchen is a Turkish restaurant churning out some tasty food. A mid size fast causal small business with a decent amount of seating inside. It's in downtown RWC, so embrace the challenge of parking. lol #TurkishEats: ~ MEZZE: Mezze Combination - 4.5/5 Just about everything was excellent. I could have sworn we ordered the smaller of the two combination, but we end up getting the bigger combination. Oh well, no complaints. We got to try a goo a majority of the messie menu. ~ PIDES: Nomadic Pide - 5/5 Apparently according to comments from my fellow Yelpers, this was a must try it. So we gave it a try, absolutely no regrets; like a fancy craft Pizza / Flatbread. Best way I can describe it, since I don't know what a Pide is...delish! ~ ENTREES: Kofte kebab - 5/5 This was one of the best kabobs I've had stateside in a while. The meat was tender and full of flavor. The Entrees come with rice, salad and a basket of bread. Unbeatable value for some delish food. ~ basket of bread - 4.5/5 delish! I think this is made in house, and if it isn't I want to know where they buy the bread! I'll be a regular there... Service was good, all the food came out at a decent time. We got a chance to me Hasan, the owner and chef. Nice guy, very friendly. Great experience... I'll definitely be back! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner at Nomadic Kitchen! We sat outside and the heat lamps worked great. The mezze platter of 4 items were all delicious, but also came with 5 other small samples of other off-menu items that the owner likes to try out - it was all very filling! The nomadic pide was also a large serving and delicious, warm, and cheesy. The service was very kind and attentive but not overbearing, and the price was great for the amount of food we got! read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Mezze platter and nomadic pide - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

Love the mezze appetizer platter and the freshly baked bread! My dad's favorite is the beef kabobs.

Soooooo good! Would come back again just for that white bean mezze with bread. Outside chilling with a cool breeze with the umbrella up to shade us from the afternoon peak sun. Would definitely come back again to try something else read more

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I loved this place! The food was so delicious and unique and reasonably priced. I loved the combination Mezze plate because you could sample several things on the menu. I also had the Nomadic Pide and the beef kabob. Both were so flavorful! The Kunefe dessert was seriously melt in your mouth. They have a lot of outdoor seating which was perfect on a warm evening. Their servers were friendly and attentive and funny! This is my new favorite restaurant! I can't wait to go back and try some of their other dishes. read more

Wow what an amazing new addition to DT RWC. My family came for dinner around 6pm and had a nice big table outside. We pretty much ordered one of every meat, one meat filled flatbread, and the giant sampler platter and that was more than enough to feed all 11 of us. The platter was outstanding, beautifully platted, definitely IG worthy. We had no idea what we were eating but it was all delicious, especially with the house bread. Service was friendly and the indoor space is beautiful as well. My only complaint was that the bread baskets did not look the cleanest, a little sticky with old residue within the weaving. read more

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The food was excellent and the service was great the ambiance was very nice and quiet read more

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The best Turkish food I had in bay area. Their mezze, nomadic pide, and lahmacun were amazing. Service was quick and the place was clean too. We would love to come again. read more

Delicious Turkish cuisine! Very friendly service. We ordered the Mezze Combo with all 6 items. The hummus, Pink Lady, Ezme, were all delicious. We also tried the Ispanak(flatbread with spinach, onion and cheese). It was so tasty! We didn't have room for dessert. read more

A phenomenal place for dinner where you absolutely must try their hummus and their various pides. Recommend their mezze combination for the hummus and the dolma as my two favorites and it comes with delicious bread. The pide is served on this nice crispy dough reminiscent of pizza. The owner is also extremely kind and comes around to check in with each table. We tried their kunefe for dessert and it's quite different from other versions and somewhat of an acquired taste. It's rather sweet as it's soaked in a syrup. They have a smaller dining area inside but a nice patio on the street for outdoor dining! read more

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Fresh food, amazing service, great location / environment, solid price. Nomadic Kitchen is a gem in downtown RWC. As a sauce guy, NK exceeds expectations. Make sure to get a sampling platter. The bread is also killer. read more

Amazing place to break bread with family and friends. The staff is so friendly and kind and they really know how to season their meats. Food is killer they have a nice menu and a nice bottled beer selection. Overall the vibe of the restaurant is happy and the family who owns it appreciates their customers very much. Unmatched hospitality 10/10 read more

Let's say I'm glad we tried this place! Amazing nomadic pide. I would say that's their signature thing and it's a must try. I'd definitely go back for this thing. Dolma is classic and delicious. It's a rustic Turkish vibe. On the Main broadway in Redwood City in the middle of big variety of fancy and unique restaurants. This one is refreshing and affordable. Service is great! read more

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Mezze combination Incredible 10/10. They give more bread if you ask. Imo you have to get the Ezme, Pink lady, and the mint tzatziki. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Mezze combination Incredible 10/10. They give more bread if you ask. Imo you have to get the Ezme, Pink lady, and the mint tzatziki. - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

Side of garlic fries: crispy, delicious. Thought it'd come with my meal and not as an appetizer alone (Never finished my review ) read more

I can see why this restaurant has such high yelp reviews! The food is really good and very reasonably priced for the Bay Area, Service was friendly - pro tip, apparently you can go from both this restaurant and the Vietnamese restaurant next door as well when seated outside?! My mind was blown and this is quite helpful the party wants different things at dinner. We tried the mezze combo as well as different meat skewers (lamb, beef, chicken) and all were perfectly cooked. Each skewer plate also came with two types of grain plus a salad for less than $20! Good deal for yummy meal! There is pet friendly, umbrella covered outdoor seating with heat lamps. read more

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Solid Turkish restaurant on Broadway in Redwood City. Had dinner with four college friends last night. We shared a couple of mezze combination platters with Turkish bread (messy but tasty) and I shared a lamb kebab entrée with the other meat eater in the group (the lamb was good, the rice even better). The stars of the evening, however, were the desserts. Both the Kunefe (pan fried shredded dough with sweet cheese) and the Katmer (thin sheets of pastry layered with Kaymak clotted cream) were superb! Service was good. Bathroom was tiny but functional. Parking was not easy to find on a Friday evening, so I parked in the Century theater parking garage a couple of blocks away (free for first 90 minutes). Happy to return for the dessert! read more

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Delicious food. Fun ambiance. Friendly people working there. All around a great experience.

My first time, I came because of other Yelp! Reviews. I enjoyed my dinner immensely not just because of the food, but because of the owner warmth and welcoming. I was quite hungry and a little cold, she offered me a warm tea (with lemon), terrific lentil soup (great spice and the lentils were chopped so interesting texture). Most importantly, she taught me how to eat pide, I selected the lamb/beef. Who knew you put salad on a pizza?! So yummy. We also had pink lady appetizer and chicken kebabs. I'll be back. read more

Was in the area with my family and we had wanted to try out Nomadic Kitchen for a little while now. I'm glad that we did, and good thing we made a reservation! Hasan and Whitney were so kind to not only us, but it seems like they have many regulars that enjoy Nomadic Kitchen! I'm not as familiar with Turkish food, but after my visit to Nomadic Kitchen, I'm definitely a fan. Different dips with their own unique flavor in the mezze combination, flavorful dolmas, and crispy pides kicked off a delicious meal. I absolutely loved the beef kebab plate - juicy, tender steak with different rice/grain accompaniments and salad, plated beautifully. Parking is a bit hard to find on a Saturday evening with the main lot being worked on, but despite that, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Nomadic Kitchen for the great service and food! read more

AMAZING food!! such a treat, also really well-priced and good portion sizes. server was super kind & friendly and can't stress enough how flavorful the food was. definitely recommend!! some of the best food i've had on the peninsula since moving here. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Mezze Combination Medium - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California

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Exceptional food and dining experience. Quick service and fun family vibes. The price is hard to beat elsewhere in RWC. read more

Came in at around 12pm for lunch with a party of 2 with no reservation and was seated immediately. We've been wanting to come to this spot forever! Last time dinner was all booked with reservations, so we tried at lunch time this time and were happy to have a meal here. The food is phenomenal, so worth the hype! The lahmacun is my favorite on the block! I also highly recommend the esme, it was my favorite among all the mezzes we got on the sampler plate. Everything was delicious! The space is super clean with a light and airy feel. Service was very fast. Would love to visit again! read more

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We were craving Mediterranean and found this spot on Yelp, and I'm so glad we did. Every dish was fresh with an impressive complexity of flavors. It's so difficult to achieve this level of excellence and color using just whole, real foods, and they absolutely nailed it!! The mezze combination is highly recommended. The ezme (tomato-based), beet, and pink lady cabbage were my favorites. Vibrant, beautifully presented, and packed with layered, well-balanced flavors. My grandma always said to eat every color of the rainbow, and this place delivers. I am so stuffed and ready to sleep now, but I need to make sure to also highlight: the bread was lightly charred, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. We ordered the beef and chicken kabobs and both were juicy, tender, and full of flavor. For dessert, we had the Katmer, lightly fried with a creamy center. Dangerously addictive. The Valentine's decor was a great touch, but the hospitality is what really set this place apart. Edib was incredibly friendly, and Hasan, the owner, leads by example. He is present, hands-on, and genuinely invested in every guest's experience. Six stars if I could! read more

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Great food, bold with spices and even with takeouts we can taste the artisan flavors. The interior is modern and casual, a little bit crowded as this place is super popular (and I get it). read more

Amazing service and food. The portion sizes are generous and the food was delicious. It's great for toddlers too. They have high chairs and crayons. read more

This is one of the restaurant I visit once in a while in Redwood City. Goood food , good service and good ambiance. read more

Nomadic Kitchen - Kabab combo plate - Turkish Near Me - Redwood City, California