Located at the heart of Surry Hills, Australia. Nomad has been a hip since it has opened. A restaurant in Surry Hills never fails with its atmosphere and drinks.
Date
Nov 2015
Meal
Dinner
Ordered
SNACKS
- Smoked Brisket Empanada – NOMAD Hot SauceAmbience & Interior – 9 aud each
- Scallop – Chorizo, Pickled Apple – 9 aud each x2
FROM THE GRILL & WOODFIRED OVEN
- Wood Roasted Suckling Pig – Stuffing, Broccolini, Chilli Burnt Butter – 42 aud
- Glazed Lamb Shoulder – Moroccan Eggplant – 38 aud
COCKTAILS
- Ruby Tuesday | 2014 | Sydney, AU – 15 aud
FOOD
SNACKS
Smoked Brisket Empanada – 8/10
NOMAD Hot Sauce
Smoked Brisket Empanada
Smoked Brisket Empanada in half
With the chilli sauce
The empanada was beautifully cooked, the skin was golden and crispy, while the beef inside was moist and well marinaded. The only downside was the hot sauce wasn’t too tasty
Scallop – 9/10
Chorizo, Pickled Apple
Scallop with chorizo and pickled apple
Scallop with chorizo and pickled apple
Scallop with chorizo and pickled apple
The scallops here are divine, much different to other scallops I have had. I was almost shock to believe how apple, chorizo and scallops went so well together. The scallops were fresh, tasty and addictive. Having one makes you want a dozen more.
a THE GRILL & WOODFIRED OVEN
Wood Roasted Suckling Pig – 5/10
Stuffing, Broccolini, Chilli Burnt Butter
Wood Roasted Suckling Pig with Stuffing, Broccolini, Chilli Burnt Butter
Wood Roasted Suckling Pig with Stuffing, Broccolini, Chilli Burnt Butter
Wood Roasted Suckling Pig with Stuffing, Broccolini, Chilli Burnt Butter
The pork crackling
This was my least favourite. i didn’t like the stuffing inside the suckling pig. The taste of the stuffing was too empowering, I could hardly taste the suckling pig. The cracklings was awful, too much seasoning on the cracklings, and it wasn’t even crispy. It was soggy and i could hardly bite on it.
Glazed Lamb Shoulder 8/10
Moroccan Eggplant
Glazed Lamb Shoulder with Moroccan Eggplant
Glazed Lamb Shoulder with Moroccan Eggplant
The lamb was very tender and juicy. I really enjoyed the burnt skin on the edge, it was so crispy! The lamb texture was slightly like a braised pork belly, however i did not like the eggplant, not a taste I find tasty.
COCKTAILS
Ruby Tuesday | 2014 | Sydney, AU – 7/10
Hibiscus Flowers, Sparkling Rosé
Cocktail
Ambience & Interior
Dining area
Dining area
Bar area
The bar
Restaurant front
Nomad fits perfectly in Surry Hills, it is trendy, modern yet cozy. The restaurant is much more spacious than it looks, with a bar area at the back and main dining area at the front.
Menu
Menu
The menu
Please view their whole menu here
Recommendation
- Glazed Lamb Shoulder
- Scallop
Menu and plate setting
Verdict
Smoked Brisket Empanada – 8/10
Scallop – 9/10
Chorizo, Pickled Apple
Wood Roasted Suckling Pig – 5/10
Glazed Lamb Shoulder 8/10
Ruby Tuesday cocktail – 7/10
Would I go back again? Maybe
Rating from my brain (out of 5 hearts): ♥♥♥♥
Rating from my heart (out of 5 hearts): ♥♥♥♥
Overall rating (out of 10 hearts) : ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 8/10
Some dishes were amazing, however some were a miss. I like the innovation and the atmosphere, I would love to come back and try some of their other dishes.
Damage
The bill
Approximately 60 AUD per person
Details
Nomad
16 Foster Street,
Surry Hills
NSW 2010
Australia
(02) 9280 3395
Weds to Sat
Noon to 2.30pm
Monday to Saturday
6.00pm till late
Sunday
Closed
Reservation
Essential for lunch and dinner