Nomad

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78 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 253-5410
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Really good, and low prices. Try the merguez sausage sandwich!

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I hoped that the high rating meant I might get a good vegetarian meal there despite it being a meat and seafood place. The meat dishes looked well prepared and my friends enjoyed ...

really positive first experience with north african food 7/30/2006

four friends and i came here on friday night. we had a 9pm reservation, though we probably didnt need it since the restaurant wasnt packed. the place is dimly-lit i had trouble reading the menus, even though the overall ambience is quite romantic. the staff were very nice. one of them came over to specially recommend a bottle of white wine ($25) to go with our meal.\r \r my bf & i decided to split the brik ($8) since we had read good reviews about it. we werent disappointed by the layers of hot flakey phyllo dough that surrounded the saucy center of fish, chicken, and vegetables. it was a very good start to our meal.\r \r for entrees, we opted to split the olive & chicken tajine ($16) and the couscous royal ($16). the tajine was very flavourful, though verging on too salty. the meat was slowly simmered fell right off the bone. it came with a generous helping of slow-cooked carrots and green olives. the couscous came piled with lamb sausage & vegetables. it also came with a side of what i thought was a broth-like tomato based-sauce with hunks of lamb & stewed chicken. it was really good and really filling.\r \r though stuffed, we found room to split two of their desserts the rosewater creme brulee and some almond nougat frozen dessert. the first was very sweet, but it had a satisfying crispy sugar shell. the second dessert seemed to me like snickers semifreddo but without the chocolate swirls of caramel in nougat flavoured ice cream. both desserts were really good. we washed our desserts with mint tea which i didnt like it was sweet and tasted like mouthwash.\r \r overall, my first foray into north african cuisine was a success. ill definitely be back for more. Pros: flavourful food, inexpensive prices, large portions Cons: dim lighting more
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Decent Food. Nice Room, but Disconcertingly Dark 6/9/2006

Went to Nomad last night with a friend, based partly on the reviews here, and mostly because I live nearby and it looks like a nice place. \r \r I thought it was a little odd that we weren't offered a seat in the garden area, since I overheard the staff say about a hundred times that it had just been opened; but the back room, where we were, is perfectly nice, if a bit dark (as in, REALLY dark).\r \r My friend got the chicken and olive tagine, and I ordered the couscous royale. Both were really good, tons of food, but my couscous was a touch bland. A bottle of Cote du Rhone was $25. Service is pleasant but a little scattered.\r \r Overall, a nice addition to the neighborhood. It seems like they may still be finding their groove, I'll definitely go back in a month or so and try again. Pros: good prices, pretty good food, great decor Cons: room a little dark more
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not for vegetarians 5/12/2006

I hoped that the high rating meant I might get a good vegetarian meal there despite it being a meat and seafood place. The meat dishes looked well prepared and my friends enjoyed the lamb and prune tagine. The two vegetarian dishes on the menu were just an afterthought--why did they even bother? The only vegetarian starter foul, made with fava beans, was pile of old, leathery beans and not the lovely, oil drenched dish with fresh herbs I'd had elsewhere. The vegetarian cousous was big chunks of boiled vegetables on some couscous with a broth-like sauce on the side--why not cook the veg in broth to add flavor? It was bland and uninspired and reminded me of cafeteria food. I won't be back. Pros: great meat dishes Cons: terrible for veg dish more
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A Nice Addition to LES 4/25/2006

I went to Nomad with some girlfriends and had such a nice time! The decor is beautiful and very authentic. The front windows open so on a nice day like when we went, you can get a nice breeze. Also, I hear the garden area in back of the restuarant will be opening soon, even better. The service was so friendly and accomodating, if you have trouble deciding what to order, just ask for a suggestion they are happy to help. You really can't go wrong with that menu, anything you order will be tasty. I had the Algerian Salad and crab cakes as appetizers, both were delish. The Chicken tangine was great, as are al lthe tangine choices. If you leave enough room for dessert you have to get the creme brulee, it is amazing. All in all a good time, I am looking forward to going again. Pros: Inexpensive, great atmosphere more
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Excellent food from North Africa 4/24/2006

This is an amazing restaurant. The food is excellent with dishes from Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia. The frech touch to the dishes makes them truly exquisite while still suthentic North African dishes. The merguez dish is mouth-watering (ask for Fries with it). Many tajine dishes and couscous entrees are also on the menu. Morrocan pastillas are also a big hit. I can go on and on. Deserts are also a big hit: enjoy the warm profiterolles with caramel. Don't forget to enjoy it with a traditional morrocan mint tea. Apetiziers are also as diverse as the North African cuisines, from hot to cold, mild to spicy but always delicious: try the Algiers salad. Probably the first North African restaurant in the city with true authentic dishes. One word for the decor: Wow! An enchanting arabic decor with a cozy warm atmosphere that would spellbind your senses. Pros: Food, Decor, Staff more
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A Pleasant Experience 4/20/2006

The soup of the day was a watery, mild tasting puree with no solid contents. The green salad just ok. The vege couscous was ample but slightly bland. The kuba -- 4 round beef patties strongly spiced with cumin and chile. A little too strong for me; my friend found it fine. It came with a pepper ratatouille and some saffron (?) rice -- the latter being a little too soft and sticky and overly spiced for my taste. The best dish by far was my prune and almond lamb tajine, a lamb shank with velvety, mellow gravy, ample crunchy almonds and some prunes (which, while tender, could have been a bit more cooked). It was complemented best by the fine semolina bread that they served. For desert we shared the prix fixe desserts: an ample decent, not sweet, creme caramel (flan) and profiteroles. Pros: decent food, nice atmosphere more
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Consistently good 4/16/2006

My wife and I tried out Nomad when it opened. We were impressed by the whole dining experience, we have been back twice and on both occasions had a great time. My favorite dish thus far is the saffron shrimp appetizer and for the entree I definitely recommend the seafood or chicken pastilla as-well as the lamb and prune tajine. Nice ambience, beautiful decor and a great addition to the neighbourhood. Pros: consistent, inexpensive, great wine more
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Something different in the world of dinning 4/13/2006

The first thing that comes to mind when entering Nomad is the atmosphere, one can see that a lot of effort and imagination was put in building the personality of this restaurant, from the music to the decor to the many North African art items that dress this magnificent establishment. The food is divine great presentation and the verity of dishes is to everyones liking. We tried the Mergez Moroccan sausage and the wonderful Cousous that came in 2 choices meat combination and vegetarian all of witch were delicious and goes great with a very well put together wine list. The backroom is cozy great for parties and intimate dates. The service is very helpful and polite. Overall, the place is everything you would expect from a big name restaurant at a very reasonable price. I enjoyed the experience and would recommend it to everyone. more
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Exhilerating Dining Experience 4/3/2006

From the intimate and romantic back room to the actual bathroom this place has captured a real North African setting with immaculate detail! The wine list is impressive and the food is absolutely divine, I highly recommend the chicken in philo pastry appetizer although I have not tried anything that I did not adore! From the outside you can't tell how much this place has to offer so I urge you to take a peak and it helps that the wait staff is easy on the eyes :-) Pros: Food/Wine, Ambiance, Service Cons: No Liquor more
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North African Gem 3/23/2006

I went opening weekend and due to all the hype...the place was packed. Terribly loud and a little too dark...the food however was terrific, and the service was warm and friendly,knowledgeable, and efficient. Great wine list--- really more French than North African and very fairly priced. Skip dessert, not very imaginative. Pros: authentic, fairly priced, service Cons: loud, dark more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Slip behind the decorative facade to find a crowded, boisterous setting. The cuisine merges traditional fare from Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria, which is reflected in the murals,...

  • 7/13/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: M-T 4 PM - 11 PM F-S 4 PM - 12 AM SUN 3 PM - 11 PM
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, Bowery, East Village
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