Izakaya NoMad

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.