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What began 30 years ago, as a four month traveling trip, culminated in what is today, a menu designed to take  you to many cuisines – The Mediterranean, Southeast Asia and Latin America – tied together by what a meandering, somewhat adventurous backpacker – a Nomad – would want to eat.

Nomad celebrates vibrant dishes found all over these regions, respecting the indigenous flavors, and doing it al in a modern way.

Crispy Chili Relleno

three salsas, Jalisco rice, lime crema
19.00

Calabrian Chopped Italian Salad

roasted peppers, salami, chicken, basil, garbanzos, scallions, Dijon vinaigrette
20.00

Sweet And Sour Pineapple Pork

sweet peppers, onion, cilantro, Jasmine rice, Fresno chiles
22.00

Grilled Salmon Esquites

Fresh corn, lime, crema, pinto beans
25.00

Wok Seared Shrimp With Jasmine Rice

purple basil, shitake mushroom, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño
20.00

Chimichurri Steak Frites

marinated prime flat iron steak, nomad fries
27.00

Fresh Salmon Salad

watercress, nuoc cham, pickled vegetables, shiso leaves
24.00

Starters

Clams & Mussels Provencal

white wine, garlic, shallots, tomatoes
17.00

Steamed Mussels

coconut milk, lemongrass, shallots
16.00

Roasted Cauliflower

turmeric, tahini sauce
14.00

Scallop Ceviche

cucumber, lime, aguachile, avocado, serrano, cilantro
19.00

Coconut Jumbo Shrimp

mango-peach chutney
16.00

Nomad Hummus

crunchy garbanzos, lemon, garlic, zhoug, flatbread
13.00

Roasted Butternut Squash

Lebanese spices, Greek yogurt, toasted cashews
13.00

Greekish Salad

blistered tomatoes, feta, sweet peppers, red onion, cucumber vinaigrette
15.00

Tuscan Kale Salad

dates, almonds, shaved pecorino, lemon vinaigrette
14.00

Little Gems Caesar Salad

sourdough croutons, parmesan, pecorino – add skewered chicken $6
14.00

Nomad Specialties

Filet Mignon Lomo Saltado

wok seared filet mignon, tomatoes, red onion, aji amarillo, ginger, garlic, jasmine rice, nomad fries
28.00

Lemon-Grilled Half Chicken

cucumber-bulgar salad, garlic sauce (toum), flatbread add fries $4
29.00

Crispy Whole Branzino

lime marinated, pickled daikon and carrots
38.00

Bouillabase (A La Nomad)

clams, mussels, shrimp, fisherman’s catch, turmeric -curry-saffron broth, grilled ciabatta
34.00

Hand-Helds

Add fries to any hand-held $4

Nomad Burger (Plant-Based +$2)

havarti cheese, tomato, red onion, leaf lettuce, secret sauce Add bacon $2 Plant-Based Add $2
18.00
Skewered Wraps

Italian parsley, mint, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, tahini

Lamb

18.00

Kofta Wrap (Plant Based)

16.00

Chicken

16.00

Boards

Mezze Board

marinated olives, roasted cauliflower, tahini, baba ganoush, flatbread
14.00

Skewers

nomad kebobs are served with skewered tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers & mushrooms

Lamb Shish-Ke-Bob

29.00

Kofta (Plant Based)

21.00

Mary's Chicken

18.00

kabob plates include baba ganoush, cucumber-bulgar salad, tzatziki, tahini & flatbread

Pasta

Spaghetti Bolognese

simmered Italian meat sauce, San Marzano tomatoes, parmesan
21.00

Roasted Tomato and Broccoli

cracked pepper, garlic, shallots, thyme, pecorino, penne
19.00

Burgers & Sides

Olive Oil-Charred Broccoli

ricotta salata, chili flakes,
8.00

Nomad Flatbread

4.00

Nomad Fries

garlic sauce (toum), ketchup
7.00

Nomad Burger (Plant-Based +$2)

havarti cheese, tomato, red onion, leaf lettuce, secret sauce Add bacon $2 Plant-Based Add $2
18.00

Sweet Finish

Warm Chocolate Heaven

flourless chocolate soufflé, fresh whipped cream (please pre-order, takes 30 minutes)
13.00

Coconut Rice Pudding

coconut milk, Jasmine rice, cinnamon, oranges, toasted pistachios
9.00

Tiramisu

ladyfingers, chocolate dust, coffee liqueur, crushed almond biscotti
10.00

Beverages

Shaken & Stirred

Leave The Bourbon On The Shelf

Sazerac rye whiskey , banane du Bresil, cardamom
18.00

Buddha Rhubarb Negroni

tequila blanco, rhubarb, Cocchi di Torino
18.00

Amor Malo

tequila blanco, rhum agricole, bianco vermouth, cucumber, lime
18.00

Raised By Wolves

mezcal Banhez, amontillado sherry, pistachio orgeat, orange blossom water
18.00

From The Heights Of Machu Picchu

Mistral pisco acholado, Wheatley , gooseberry, crushed ice
18.00

Bramble On

Fords gin, Crème de Mure, yogurt, blackberry, lime
18.00

Spritzes & Teas

Fresh Lemonade

5.50

Watermelon Spritz

basil, lemon
7.00

Pineapple Ginger

fresh lime
7.00

Iced Tea

Iced Black Assam Tea
6.00

Topo Chico

Sparkling Water
4.00

Beer

Pilsner Lager, Pacifico

6.00

Porter, maui 'Coconut Hiwa'

8.00

Farmhouse Ale, Saison Dupont

Belgium, 6.5% ABV (11.2 oz)
11.00

German Kölsch, Three Weavers

Hawthorne, CA, 4.8% ABV (12 oz)
7.00

Begian Wit Beer, Smog City, From LA Wit Love

Torrance, CA 4.8% ABV (16 oz)
8.00

Pale Ale, Hopsaint, Pure Intention

Torrance, CA, 5.7% ABV (16 oz)
8.00

Hazy IPA, Modern Times, Orderville

San Diego, CA 7.2% ABV (16 oz)
9.00

West Coast IPA, Smog City

Torrance, CA 7.5% ABV (16 oz)
9.00

Sour Monkey, Victory Brewing

Pennsylvania, 9.5% ABV (12 oz)
9.00

Oatmeal Stout, Mikkeller, Beer Geek Breakfast

San Diego, CA 7.5% ABV (16 oz)
9.00

Wine

Bubbles

Cava Brut, Mercat

Barcelona, Spain
36.00

Brut Rosé, Ultraviolet

Napa Valley, California
50.00

Grand Cordon Brut, G.H. Mumm

Champagne, France $18.00 Glass
70.00

Brut, Veuve Clicquot, (Yellow Label)

Reims, France
110.00

Extra Brut, Vincent Renoir, 72 Mois Grand Cru

Champagne, France
120.00

White

Vino Blanco, Vinos Domecq, “XA” Valle de Calafia

Baja, Mexico
30.00

Dry Riesling, Ravines

Finger Lakes, NY
38.00

Albariño, Benito Santos

Rias Baijas, Spain $13.00 Glass
39.00

Albariño, Cadre "Sea Queen"

Edna Valley, California
48.00

Sémillon, Fine Disregard

Napa Valley, California $16.00 Glass
48.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Habit, McGinley Vineyards

Santa Barbara, California
48.00

Txakolina, Ameztoi

Getaria, Spain $16.00 Glass
52.00

Bourgogne Blanc, Du Grappin

Burgundy, France $16.00 Glass
55.00

Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy

Mâconnais, France
70.00

Sancerre, Chateau de Sancerre

Loire, France $18.00 Glass
60.00

Rosé

Rosé, Tendu, Mouvèdre

Dunnigan Hills, California
39.00

Rosé, Chateau La Gordonne

Côtes de Provence, St. Tropez, France $12.00 Glass
45.00

Rosé, Fleur de Mer

Côtes de Provence, France
48.00

Txakolina, Ameztoi, Rubentis Rosado

Getaria, Spain
52.00

Red - Medium

Red Blend, Vinos Domecq, “XA”

Valle de Calafia, Baja, Mexico
30.00

Tempranillo, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao

Rioja, Crianza, Spain $13.00 Glass
38.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, One Stone Cellars

Paso Robles, California
38.00

Red Blend, Ancient Peaks Winery, "Renegade"

Paso Robles, California
43.00

Chianti Classico, Dievole, Docg

Tuscany, Italy $15.00 Glass
44.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Luuma, Oak Knoll

Napa Valley, California
47.00

Syrah, Pax Winery

North Coast, California
49.00

Pinot Noir, Lemelson Vineyards, "Thea's Selection"

Willamette Valley $16.00 Glass
50.00

Cabernet Franc, Lo-Fi Wine, Coquelicot Vineyard

Santa Ynez, California
51.00

Grenache, A Tribute To Grace

Santa Barbara, California $16.00 Glass
52.00

Dolcetto, Idlewild, Fox Hill Vineyard

Mendocino, California
54.00

Gamay, Hervé Villemade

Cheverny, France
54.00

Cabernet/Merlot, Castel Noarna, "Mercuria"

Trentino, Italy $16.00 Glass
54.00

Niellucciu, Clos Marfisi, Patrimonio Rouge, "Gritole"

Corsica, France
55.00

Braucol, Stephane Lucas, "Le Champ d'Orphee"

Gaillac, France
53.00

Beaujolias-Villages, Du Grappin

Beaujolais, France $16.00 Glass
52.00

Gamay Beaujolais 1st Cru, Du Grappin

Côtes du Brouilly, France
63.00

Pinot Noir, La Savante, Domaine Nico

Mendoza, Argentina
84.00

Red - Medium Plus

Tempranillo, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao

Rioja, Spain
54.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull

Napa Valley, California $18.00 Glass
68.00

Syrah, Dusted Valley, Stained Tooth

Walla Walla, Washington
70.00

Cabernet Sauvignon, Trefethen

Napa Valley, California
74.00

Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori, "Marchese"

Tuscany, Italy
95.00

Wines: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cain Cuvée

Napa Valley, California
68.00