David K.
Yelp
4.5 stars
Nomad Tibetan is a friendly neighborhood restaurant serving Tibetan food, which has influences from Chinese, Nepalese, and Indian cuisines. Dumplings and noodles abounded on the menu, and we started with the Mo-Thuk, a hearty chicken soup containing tomatoes, greens, and beef dumplings. We also had the Chicken Momos and the Sho-Kho Momos, or steamed dumplings with a thick, chewy skin, one filled with spicy minced chicken, the other filled with spiced mashed potatoes. The momos were served with a mild tomato sauce and a spicy chili sauce on the side, but the fillings of the dumplings were already so flavorful all on their own!
For our entrees, we had the Pan-Fried Basa Fish, a fillet served with a brown butter sauce, sautéed kale, and two crispy taro cakes. The "show-stopper" dish was the Lamb Shank, a super tender braised shank served with a French-tasting sauce made of red wine, tomatoes, carrots, and onions. My favorite dish was the Fish Curry, a savory, tangy red curry with chunks of salmon, zucchini, carrots, and onion. The curry went nicely with a side order of Ting-Mo, or hand-rolled, braided, freshly-steamed breads with a super chewy texture. Overall, this was a super friendly restaurant with tasty food, a cozy, local atmosphere, and great value prices!