Pateras
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
Calabrian Chopped Italian Salad
roasted peppers, salami, chicken, basil, garbanzos, scallions, Dijon vinaigrette
Sweet and Sour Pineapple Pork
sweet peppers, onion, cilantro, Jasmine rice, Fresno chiles
Green Papaya Salad
shrimp, smoked bacon, lime, fish sauce, roasted peanuts
Grilled Salmon Esquites18,00 $US
Fresh corn, lime, crema, pinto beans
Wok Seared Shrimp with Jasmine Rice17,00 $US
purple basil, shitake mushroom, water chestnuts, bean sprouts, jalapeño
Chimichurri Steak Frites23,00 $US
marinated prime flat iron steak, nomad fries
Fresh Salmon Salad18,00 $US
watercress, nuoc cham, pickled vegetables, shiso leaves
Starters
Steamed Mussels14,00 $US
coconut milk, lemongrass, shallots
Roasted Cauliflower13,00 $US
turmeric, tahini sauce
Scallop Ceviche17,00 $US
cucumber, lime, aguachile, avocado, serrano, cilantro
Coconut Jumbo Shrimp15,00 $US
mango-peach chutney
Nomad Hummus11,00 $US
crunchy garbanzos, lemon, garlic, zhoug, flatbread
Roasted Butternut Squash12,00 $US
Lebanese spices, Greek yogurt, toasted cashews
Greekish Salad14,00 $US
blistered tomatoes, feta, sweet peppers, red onion, cucumber vinaigrette
Tuscan Kale Salad13,00 $US
dates, almonds, shaved pecorino, lemon vinaigrette
Little Gems Ceasar Salad11,00 $US
sourdough croutons, parmesan, pecorino
Nomad Specialties
Lemon-Grilled Half Chicken23,00 $US
cucumber-bulgar salad, garlic sauce (toum), flatbread
Crispy Whole Branzino31,00 $US
lime marinated, pickled daikon and carrots
Shellfish Soup26,00 $US
clams, mussels & shrimp, turmeric-curry-saffron broth, grilled ciabatta
Hand-Helds
Add fries to any hand-held $4
Nomad Burger14,00 $US
white cheddar, tomato, red onion, leaf lettuce, secret sauce
Skewered Wraps
Italian parsley, mint, tomatoes, pickles, red onion, tahini
- Lamb15,00 $US
- Kofta Wrap (Plant Based)14,00 $US
- Chicken13,00 $US
Skewers
nomad kebobs are served with skewered tomatoes, onions, sweet peppers & mushrooms
Lamb Shish-Ke-Bob23,00 $US
Kofta (Plant Based)19,00 $US
Mary's Chicken15,00 $US
kabob plates include baba ganoush, cucumber-bulgar salad, tzatziki, tahini & flatbread
Pasta
Spaghetti Bolognese17,00 $US
simmered Italian meat sauce, San Marzano tomatoes, parmesan
Roasted Tomato and Broccoli15,00 $US
cracked pepper, garlic, shallots, thyme, pecorino, penne
Sides
Nomad Flatbread4,00 $US
Nomad Fries6,00 $US
garlic sauce (toum), ketchup
Sweet Finish
Warm Chocolate Heaven11,00 $US
flourless chocolate soufflé, fresh whipped cream (please pre-order, takes 20 minutes)
Coconut Rice Pudding8,00 $US
coconut milk, Jasmine rice, cinnamon, oranges, toasted pistachios
Tiramisu9,00 $US
ladyfingers, chocolate dust, coffee liqueur, crushed almond biscotti
Beverages
Shaken & Stirred
Leave the Bourbon on the Shelf16,00 $US
Sazerac rye whiskey, banane du Bresil, cardamom
Buddha Rhubarb Negroni16,00 $US
tequila blanco, rhubarb, Cocchi di Torino
Amor Malo16,00 $US
tequila blanco, rhum agricole, bianco vermouth, cucumber, lime
Raised by Wolves16,00 $US
mezcal Banhez, amontillado sherry, pistachio orgeat, orange blossom water
From the Heights of Machu Picchu16,00 $US
Mistral pisco acholado, Tito's Vodka, gooseberry, crushed ice
Bramble On16,00 $US
Fords gin, Crème de Mure, yogurt, blackberry, lime
Antigua Swizzle16,00 $US
Avua cachaca prata, Plantation Rum 3 Stars, lime, bitters
Spritzes & Teas
Fresh Lemonade5,50 $US
Watermelon Spritz7,00 $US
basil, lemon
Pineapple Ginger7,00 $US
fresh lime
Jamaica5,00 $US
hibiscus, cinnamon, ginger
Iced Tea5,00 $US
Iced Black Assam Tea
Topo Chico4,00 $US
Sparkling Water
Evian
Still Water
- 750ml7,00 $US
Beer
Farmhouse Ale, Saison Dupont, Belgium, 6.5% ABV
- 11.2 oz11,00 $US
German Kölsch, Three Weavers, Hawthorne, CA, 4.8% ABV
- 12 oz7,00 $US
Begian Wit Beer, Smog City, From LA Wit Love, Torrance, CA 4.8% ABV
- 16 oz8,00 $US
Pale Ale, Hopsaint, Pure Intention, Torrance, CA, 5.7% ABV
- 16 oz8,00 $US
Hazy IPA, Modern Times, Orderville, San Diego, CA 7.2% ABV
- 16 oz9,00 $US
West Coast IPA, Smog City, Torrance, CA 7.5% ABV
- 16 oz9,00 $US
Sour Monkey, Victory Brewing, Pennsylvania, 9.5% ABV
- 12 oz9,00 $US
Oatmeal Stout, Mikkeller, Beer Geek Breakfast, San Diego, CA 7.5% ABV
- 16 oz9,00 $US
Wine
Bubbles
Cava Brut, Mercat, Barcelona, Spain36,00 $US
Brut Rosé, Ultraviolet, Napa Valley, California50,00 $US
Grand Cordon Brut, G.H. Mumm, Champagne, France
- Glass18,00 $US
Brut, Veuve Clicquot, (Yellow Label), Reims, France
Extra Brut, Vincent Renoir, 72 Mois Grand Cru, Champagne, France120,00 $US
White
Vino Blanco, Vinos Domecq, "XA" Valle de Calafia, Baja, Mexico30,00 $US
Dry Riesling, Ravines, Finger Lakes, NY38,00 $US
Albariño, Benito Santos, Rias Baijas, Spain
- Glass13,00 $US
Albariño, Cadre "Sea Queen" Edna Valley, California48,00 $US
Sémillon, Fine Disregard, Napa Valley, California
- Glass16,00 $US
Sauvignon Blanc, Habit, McGinley Vineyards, Santa Barbara, California48,00 $US
Txakolina, Ameztoi, Getaria, Spain
- Glass16,00 $US
Bourgogne Blanc, Du Grappin, Burgundy, France
- Glass16,00 $US
Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin, Burgundy, Mâconnais, France70,00 $US
Sancerre, Chateau de Sancerre, Loire, France
- Glass18,00 $US
Rosé
Rosé, Tendu, Mouvèdre, Dunnigan Hills, California39,00 $US
Rosé, Chateau la Gordonne, Côtes de Provence, St. Tropez, France
- Glass12,00 $US
Rosé, Fleur de Mer, Côtes de Provence, France48,00 $US
Txakolina, Ameztoi, Rubentis Rosado, Getaria, Spain52,00 $US
Red - Medium
Red Blend, Vinos Domecq, "XA" Valle de Calafia, Baja, Mexico30,00 $US
Tempranillo, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, Rioja, Crianza, Spain
- Glass13,00 $US
Cabernet Sauvignon, One Stone Cellars, Paso Robles, California38,00 $US
Red Blend, Ancient Peaks Winery, "Renegade" Paso Robles, California43,00 $US
Chianti Classico, Dievole, DOCG Tuscany, Italy
- Glass15,00 $US
Cabernet Sauvignon, Luuma, Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California47,00 $US
Syrah, Pax Winery, North Coast, California49,00 $US
Pinot Noir, Lemelson Vineyards, "Thea's Selection" Willamette Valley
- Glass16,00 $US
Cabernet Franc, Lo-Fi Wine, Coquelicot Vineyard, Santa Ynez, California51,00 $US
Grenache, A Tribute to Grace, Santa Barbara, California
- Glass16,00 $US
Dolcetto, Idlewild, Fox Hill Vineyard, Mendocino, California54,00 $US
Gamay, Hervé Villemade, Cheverny, France54,00 $US
Cabernet/Merlot, Castel Noarna, "Mercuria" Trentino, Italy
- Glass16,00 $US
Niellucciu, Clos Marfisi, Patrimonio Rouge, "Gritole" Corsica, France55,00 $US
Braucol, Stephane Lucas, "Le Champ d'Orphee" Gaillac, France53,00 $US
Beaujolias-Villages, Du Grappin, Beaujolais, France
- Glass16,00 $US
Gamay Beaujolais 1st Cru, Du Grappin, Côtes du Brouilly, France63,00 $US
Pinot Noir, La Savante, Domaine Nico, Mendoza, Argentina84,00 $US
Red - Medium Plus
Tempranillo, Gran Reserva, Bodegas Ramón Bilbao, Rioja, Spain54,00 $US
Cabernet Sauvignon, Turnbull, Napa Valley, California
- Glass18,00 $US
Syrah, Dusted Valley, Stained Tooth, Walla Walla, Washington70,00 $US
Cabernet Sauvignon, Trefethen, Napa Valley, California74,00 $US
Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori, "Marchese" Tuscany, Italy95,00 $US
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Cain Cuvée, Napa Valley, California68,00 $US