Nomadic Kitchen

Restaurant · Redwood City

Nomadic Kitchen

Restaurant · Redwood City

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2086 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063

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Authentic Turkish food, meze platters, pide, kebabs, and tea  

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Nomadic Kitchen - Review - Redwood City - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Everything at this casual Turkish spot is made from scratch, including the seeded “nomadic bread,” which comes warm to your table with most orders, like the paper-thin lahmacun that’s baked to a crisp and topped with spiced beef and lamb. The indoor dining area is comfortable and welcoming, with intricately painted blue-and-white tiles and decorative light fixtures overhead, but if the weather permits, definitely opt for the breezy outdoor patio. And whatever you do, be sure to end your meal with a pleasantly bitter Turkish coffee." - Gabi Moskowitz

https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/reviews/nomadic-kitchen
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The Best Restaurants In Redwood City - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Everything at this casual Turkish spot is made from scratch, including the seeded “nomadic bread,” which comes warm to your table with most orders, like the paper-thin lahmacun that’s baked to a crisp and topped with spiced beef and lamb. The indoor dining area is comfortable and welcoming, with intricately painted blue-and-white tiles and decorative light fixtures overhead, but if the weather permits, definitely opt for the breezy outdoor patio. And whatever you do, be sure to end your meal with a pleasantly bitter Turkish coffee." - Gabi Moskowitz

https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/guides/best-restaurants-redwood-city
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Mehmet Kanik

Google
Absolutely run—don’t walk—to this gem of a restaurant! If you’ve ever longed for the true taste of Turkey, this is it. The moment you walk in, you're transported straight to a cozy eatery in Istanbul or a seaside town in the Aegean. The meze plate alone is worth the trip—vibrant, fresh, bursting with flavor, and served with pide bread so authentic and perfectly baked, you’ll want to cry tears of joy. But wait—you must try the Karadeniz pide. It's next level. I’ve had pide across Turkey, and dare I say—even in the Black Sea region—it wasn’t this good. This chef is a master. No shortcuts. Everything is crafted with passion, precision, and pride. And don’t leave without experiencing katmer—crisp, buttery, pistachio-loaded heaven—and washing it all down with a steaming glass of Turkish tea or the bold richness of Turkish coffee served just right. The owner and team are incredibly welcoming, with warm smiles and lightning-fast service. Honestly, this place is a treasure. We’re coming back every chance we get—and you should too. HIGHLY recommend!

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Google
This place feels underrated—don’t sleep on it! We walked in and were immediately welcomed with warm and friendly service. We only tried the Turkish coffee and a dessert this time, but both were great. We’re definitely planning to come back to try the food!

Rheddy Setgo

Google
Nomadic Kitchen is a gem for anyone craving authentic Turkish food. From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel like you’ve been invited into someone’s home—warm, welcoming, and genuinely happy to see you. Every dish I’ve tried here has been bursting with flavor and made with obvious care. The portions are generous (read: come hungry), and the food is as comforting as it is satisfying. The only hiccup? They don’t clear tables between courses. Since everything comes out on large, beautiful plates, you’ll find yourself stacking and shuffling dishes around if you order dessert. Not a dealbreaker, but something to note. If you’re after hearty, delicious Turkish food served with kindness, Nomadic Kitchen is absolutely worth the visit—just be ready to make a little room on the table yourself.

Evan Caragay

Google
The food was amazing! As two vegetarians, we’re used to reviews praising falafel that turns out to be mediocre. This place is the real deal - best falafel I’ve had this decade! We ordered the hummus mezze and the man (the owner?) also brought us free samples of four other mezze to try. He was extremely friendly and welcoming. We will be back!

James

Google
A phenomenal place for dinner where you absolutely must try their hummus and their various pides. Recommend their mezze combination for the hummus and the dolma as my two favorites and it comes with delicious bread. The pide is served on this nice crispy dough reminiscent of pizza. The owner is also extremely kind and comes around to check in with each table. We tried their kunefe for dessert and it's quite different from other versions and somewhat of an acquired taste. It's rather sweet as it's soaked in a syrup. They have a smaller dining area inside but a nice patio on the street for outdoor dining!

Besan Zaro

Google
I Always have such a pleasant experience visiting here. I love coming here for brunch. Start with their amazing mezze platter. Comes with a range of different dips and salad. So many unique flavors and ingredients! Comes with a bread basket. The lahmacun was another favorite, comes with a side of salad. We also tried a few of the pides. All dishes are easily shareable, we had it all family style. The waiters and owner are always so welcoming. Don’t forgot to order a cup of tea to complement your delicious meal!

Ismail Sebe

Google
Amazing food. We tried meme platter and each meze was better than the next. We also got two pides and they were likely the best dishes on the menu. The kebabs were also tasty, köfte was well prepared and tasty. The staff is also amazingly nice and attentive.

Fraser Street

Google
Excelllent chicken kabob and lentil soup. Desert was a fresh cooked crepe-like thing with pistachios - super tasty. Hummus was very fresh but a little bit strong for my taste, but comes with a lot of little sample side sauces. Overall excellent.
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Sab S.

Yelp
This is easily some of the best and most authentic Mediterranean food I've had on the Peninsula. The pictures speak for themselves! ​The Mezze Platter was a standout. It wasn't just hummus and pita; it was a thoughtfully curated plate with a wide variety of tastes--pickled items, savory beans, different creamy dips, and even sweet figs. It was a perfect start. ​The Kofte Kebab was hearty and satisfying. The meat was perfectly cooked and spiced, and serving it with two types of pilaf and a bright, fresh salad was a great touch. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients. Service was great. I like the vibe! Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

Milo B.

Yelp
Best food with the best service. I downloaded yelp just for this review because I wanted a way to help out more than just coming back every week. Amazing Turkish cuisine, 100% recommend.
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Jon A.

Yelp
Literally the best Turkish food in the entire bay. Can not go wrong with this place. Perfect beef and chicken kabobs with salad and rice. . .. ..
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Penguino R.

Yelp
Everything was good, but I liked the Kofte Kebabs the most. The kebabs were made with ground lamb, beef and herbs and came served with a salad and two starches: one is a red bulgur pilaf and the other is a rice pilaf with şehriye - a toasted, orzo-like pasta. The kebabs were juicy on the inside and well cooked. I preferred the bulgur pilaf over the rice pilaf because it had more flavor and spices. The mezze combination was fun. I liked how it was laid out on the plate and my favorite was the Pink Lady: a mix of red cabbage, labneh and spices. Overall the meal was really fun and I liked it a lot.
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James W.

Yelp
A phenomenal place for dinner where you absolutely must try their hummus and their various pides. Recommend their mezze combination for the hummus and the dolma as my two favorites and it comes with delicious bread. The pide is served on this nice crispy dough reminiscent of pizza. The owner is also extremely kind and comes around to check in with each table. We tried their kunefe for dessert and it's quite different from other versions and somewhat of an acquired taste. It's rather sweet as it's soaked in a syrup. They have a smaller dining area inside but a nice patio on the street for outdoor dining!
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Shannen V.

Yelp
I rarely write Yelp reviews, but I had to for this one. My friend and I were craving Mediterranean food and stumbled upon this gem with 5 stars on Yelp. We came on a Wednesday around 4pm and had the whole place to ourselves. The restaurant had a cozy vibe indoors, but we decided to eat outside since it was a nice day We ordered the Kofte Plate, and WOWW, it was juicy, flavorful, and super filling. Each bite was seasoned perfectly. We also ordered Hummus, and the owner/chef Hassan generously let us try a few other sauces on the same plate, which were all delicious. We can really taste the care and authenticity in everything he makes For dessert, we planned to get 2 Kunefes, but Hassan suggested to switch it up and try 1 Kunefe and 1 Katmer instead, and I'm so glad we listened. The Kunefe was fresh, crunchy, and perfectly balanced with syrup (not overly sweet, but just right). The Katmer (thin pastry with pistachio filling) was something I've never had before and it was very delicious I've tried a couple Mediterranean spots, but this is hands down one of my favorites. The flavors, the hospitality, the authenticity 10/10 food and 10/10 service. It reminded me of when I visited Turkey. This place truly deserves the 5 star rating. Will definitely be coming back!
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Valerie M.

Yelp
Let's say I'm glad we tried this place! Amazing nomadic pide. I would say that's their signature thing and it's a must try. I'd definitely go back for this thing. Dolma is classic and delicious. It's a rustic Turkish vibe. On the Main broadway in Redwood City in the middle of big variety of fancy and unique restaurants. This one is refreshing and affordable. Service is great!
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Fill C.

Yelp
The owner creates all his dishes himself. He imports spices just for this restaurant. The largest Mezze you must get. It is a large plate and good for a few people. There is no restaurant like this in the entire area and maybe even for a 500 mile radius although claiming LA might not have something close is pushing it. For the educated palate longing for something new, different, original, and so pleasing, you must try Nomadic Kitchen!
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Win L.

Yelp
I can see why this restaurant has such high yelp reviews! The food is really good and very reasonably priced for the Bay Area, Service was friendly - pro tip, apparently you can go from both this restaurant and the Vietnamese restaurant next door as well when seated outside?! My mind was blown and this is quite helpful the party wants different things at dinner. We tried the mezze combo as well as different meat skewers (lamb, beef, chicken) and all were perfectly cooked. Each skewer plate also came with two types of grain plus a salad for less than $20! Good deal for yummy meal! There is pet friendly, umbrella covered outdoor seating with heat lamps.
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Navin K.

Yelp
Solid Turkish restaurant on Broadway in Redwood City. Had dinner with four college friends last night. We shared a couple of mezze combination platters with Turkish bread (messy but tasty) and I shared a lamb kebab entrée with the other meat eater in the group (the lamb was good, the rice even better). The stars of the evening, however, were the desserts. Both the Kunefe (pan fried shredded dough with sweet cheese) and the Katmer (thin sheets of pastry layered with Kaymak clotted cream) were superb! Service was good. Bathroom was tiny but functional. Parking was not easy to find on a Friday evening, so I parked in the Century theater parking garage a couple of blocks away (free for first 90 minutes). Happy to return for the dessert!
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Somya L.

Yelp
One of the best hummus and kebabs I have ever had! Such fresh food, solid quality, and great vibes. The owner was very sweet and explained all the dishes to me. The hummus and kofte kebab were to die for, and you can ask for fresh pita on the side (instead of the bread). Will def be back, no wonder everyone recommends this place!
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Brandon Y.

Yelp
Was in the area with my family and we had wanted to try out Nomadic Kitchen for a little while now. I'm glad that we did, and good thing we made a reservation! Hasan and Whitney were so kind to not only us, but it seems like they have many regulars that enjoy Nomadic Kitchen! I'm not as familiar with Turkish food, but after my visit to Nomadic Kitchen, I'm definitely a fan. Different dips with their own unique flavor in the mezze combination, flavorful dolmas, and crispy pides kicked off a delicious meal. I absolutely loved the beef kebab plate - juicy, tender steak with different rice/grain accompaniments and salad, plated beautifully. Parking is a bit hard to find on a Saturday evening with the main lot being worked on, but despite that, I wholeheartedly recommend visiting Nomadic Kitchen for the great service and food!
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Marc S.

Yelp
Excellent mezze. Best in the area . Very nice waitress working hard almost all alone for the buzzy terrasse . Nice location on the pedestrian part of broadway .
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Lilly G.

Yelp
Came in at around 12pm for lunch with a party of 2 with no reservation and was seated immediately. We've been wanting to come to this spot forever! Last time dinner was all booked with reservations, so we tried at lunch time this time and were happy to have a meal here. The food is phenomenal, so worth the hype! The lahmacun is my favorite on the block! I also highly recommend the esme, it was my favorite among all the mezzes we got on the sampler plate. Everything was delicious! The space is super clean with a light and airy feel. Service was very fast. Would love to visit again!
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Andreas G.

Yelp
Second visit here for a lunch on weekend afternoon. Wasn't very busy so we got a table outside without problems. We ordered a pide and the chicken kebab. With a lemonade and an Ayran. The pide was great with the sausage, perfectly baked and good amount of cheese. The chicken kebab was delicious, grilled to the point and the rice and salad were also nicely seasoned. The complimentary bread was as also good. Will come back to try more options. Staff were very friendly and attentive.
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Julianne C.

Yelp
solid turkish food and friendly service. nice ambiance on the no cars part of broadway. babaganoush was super eggplanty to my delight! i asked to do a half chicken and half falafel plate, which they accommodated. the chicken was nice and juicy, but i found the falafel a little dry with a harder than expected exterior. it also did not come with any sauce. the rices and salad were all great though. overall, i'd recommend if you're in the area!
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Besan Z.

Yelp
I Always have such a pleasant experience visiting here. I love coming here for brunch. Start with their amazing mezze platter. Comes with a range of different dips and salad. So many unique flavors and ingredients! Comes with a bread basket. The lahmacun was another favorite, comes with a side of salad. We also tried a few of the pides. All dishes are easily shareable, we had it all family style. The waiters and owner are always so welcoming. Don't forgot to order a cup of tea to complement your delicious meal!
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Eric L.

Yelp
Sometimes you serendipitously run into amazing people doing great things. Today was one of those days at Nomadic Kitchen. I'll focus on the review, but encourage you to chat with Hassan (owner/front of house) when you invariably eat here. His story is inspiring and the outcome he has created speaks for itself. Nomadic Kitchen is a casual, authentic Turkish restaurant where the menu may not look unique, but the preparation and flavors are exemplary. Indeed, you will see most of the same menu items at other places including take out stands. Don't be fooled. The food here is at least one level above. Tbh, I came in to have pide but got distracted by the lahmacun and went with that instead. I enjoy the uniqueness of Turkish spices and this did not disappoint. Light crisp flatbread with lots of spices and some ground beef and lamb. A simple salad and some lemon to wrap inside the flatbread was tasty! As the restaurant was emptying at 1:30 on a Monday, Hassan brought me a small sampler of his mezzes to try. Actually there were ten of them on the plate. To top it off, he insisted I try some of his special bread. After tasting these, I stopped eating my lahmacun and wished I had just ordered mezzes! The bread was pretty great - light, crisp on the outside, fluffy inside and perfect for mezze dipping. Apparently it is a style of bread only made during Ramadan in Turkey that takes three days to ferment. He makes it everyday for his customers. Everything here is homemade and he makes dozens of different mezzes depending on what ingredients are fresh. He uses butcher (premium) cuts of meat for his kebabs and kofte. Service was prompt, friendly and generous. Pricing was more than fair for the quality of food. The dining area is not particularly special - it is a casual place - but it is comfortable and bright. You aren't coming here for the ambiance, you are coming for the food! My mistake was eating solo. Going with group would allow you to try much more of the menu. Highly recommend Nomadic Kitchen. Go there with some friends and order lots of mezzes with bread and whatever you are in the mood to eat. I suspect every item on the menu is prepared with care. Try it!
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Edward W.

Yelp
Love this place and have been several times! Owner was very hospitable ad don't be afraid to ask for recommendations! The lahmacun is my absolute favorite item here, followed second by the quality beef kebab. The appetizer platter is also quite nice and a solid choice for a group to share. Manti is off the menu but also something I haven't found in the states until coming here. I prefer mine with more red sauce instead of yogurt and they are open to customizations. The outdoor seating is lovely during the day for lunch.
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Denisse P.

Yelp
We will be back! Best Turkish food I've had in a very long time. It was authentic and you can taste the quality of the food. We sat on the patio and it was such a pleasant experience. Hassan was great and very attentive.
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Michael L.

Yelp
Never disappoints, ordered the beef kabob this time. I do not think you can go wrong with any dish on the menu here. Their sesame bread is the best bread I have tasted at any restaurant and reminds me a lot of old-style Chinese shao-bing. Lots of childhood memories from China brought back at a Turkish restaurant in Redwood City downtown of all places! Complimentary black tea after the meal with a blend of three teas grown on the owner's farm. Super aromatic and fragrant with just the right amount of astringency to help clean your palate after the grilled meats. The portion size is just right and you never feel hungry or stuffed. Great mix of healthy grains, salad and protein. I could eat this every day for lunch and be in tip top shape. There's a reason the Mediterranean diet exists... This restaurant is my current #1 pick for restaurants anywhere in the world that I have visited. I can't bold text on Yelp so I will say it again: #1 restaurant anywhere in the world. Forget the Michelin stars and overpriced flashy spots, just come here, enjoy the food and have some Turkish tea with the owner after your meal. I hope they keep up the excellent work!
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Benny W.

Yelp
This family owned restaurant is located in the heart of Redwood City downtown. There are plenty of parking spots available around this establishment. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. We were greeted and seated by the friendly owner upon entering this restaurant. We ordered the mezze combination ,chicken kebab, Turkish coffee, and Turkish tea. The mezzo combination was a huge platter of hummus, olives, yogurt, pickled cabbage, pickled cucumbers, garbanzo beans, pickles, and pomegranates. It was nicely plated and garnished. It also came with a basket of warm housemade bread that we really liked. The chicken kebab was tender and juicy. It was also well seasoned. The rice and salad went well with the kebabs. The Turkish coffee is pretty strong and the Turkish tea was fragrant. During our meal, we chatted a bit with the kind owner. They had been in business for only three months. We can tell that they take pride in their cooking. We will be back to try their pides and falafels.
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Ayşe Ç.

Yelp
Nomadic kitchen has a great selection of dishes in Turkish cuisine. Owner/chef is such a friendly person which makes the visit a really nice experience. We tried lahmacun and icli köfte at our visit. Lahmacun was crunchy and tasty. However, it was a bit oily for my taste and arrived cold. They let us customize icli kofte cooking style so we tried one boiled and one fired. I think boiled version better - fried version was unfortunately broken. I think the part that needs most improvement is the service. Food was quite delayed and so was the check. It is a small venue but they are struggling to keep up with the high demand. All tables were full when we visited so they had a lot of customers to deal with, experience might be different on a weekday night.

Sana K.

Yelp
We found this restaurant mainly due to its great reviews.When we went to the restaurant I was apprehensive due to the limited menu options. Then the owner welcomed us in such a friendly way that we couldn't say no and went in. The complimentary bread basket with dips is delicious.We ordered the Nomadic Pide, which we thought was alright, nothing great. We also tried the cheese pideh, and that was much better. We then ate the kofte kabab, which was good. However, the best things we ate there were the beef kabab and the lamb kabab. I honestly don't know how they make it, but these were the best kebabs I have ever eaten- so tender and juicy with a smoky flavor of charcoal BBQ. They were so delicious that I literally cannot wait to go back for the kababs

Ben M.

Yelp
Awesome meal!! Just a light dinner: we split the kebabs (lamb and beef), but both were so delicious, tender, and flavorful. We were initially just going to get two orders of lamb, but the Chef/owner Hassan (a lovely & very friendly gentleman) insisted we try the beef as well, and it's a good thing we listened!! We had a nice chat with Chef Hassan as well about his cooking and his journey. Staff are very friendly and it was obvious everyone has pride for their business and food. We will definitely be back, and highly recommend Nomadic Kitchen!
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Yi C.

Yelp
The food is amazing -- flavorful, authentic, every bite a delight. The bread is freshly baked -- comes out of the oven every 20 min. We hade the mezze platter and the lamb pide. The owner/chef Hassan made us feel so at home. He introduced the mezze samplers in detail, including some of his custom creations that do not have official names. We'll be back soon!
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Ariel C.

Yelp
Absolutely delicious! Can for a lunch with the husband and was really glad we came. We shared a babaganoush (comes with bread) and the lamb skewer plate. The babaganoush tasted perfectly and the owner was also nice enough to give us a taste of the other appetizers, which I appreciate because I love tsaziki. The lamb skewer was cooked to perfection, medium, delicious, and plentiful of food. My favorite though.. was the dessert, Katmer. I almost didn't get it, but am SO glad I did. Thin layers of dough with a pistachio layer and this unique butter/cream called kaymak (made in house). I 100% recommend this place for lunch, a snack, or dinner. Great appetizers, skewers, Turkish coffee or tea, and so much more.
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Cherylynn N.

Yelp
3.5 STARS As much as I enjoy outdoor dining, what I don't enjoy are exhaust fumes. Sure, it may add to the sensory experience but that's not the kind of *smoke* flavoring I want in my food. So yay for Peninsula cities having streets closed off for outdoor dining! RWC is one of them. Opening in late June 2024, Nomadic Kitchen took over Kasa Eatery. Same owners as May's Vietnamese Restaurant next door. They're open for takeout, delivery, indoor dining, and dog-friendly outdoor dining (street is closed off). I've been on a Turkish food kick lately so wanted to give Nomadic Kitchen a try before heading to Stanford Shopping Center. Unfortunately, we had a different dining experience than the current 5 star reviews. Not bad but mid - off day? We arrived Sunday at lunchtime to a quiet resto with two tables occupied. Their service model is confusing but more on that later. M E N U Turkish cuisine: Apps (hummus, ezme, falafel, etc), pide (flatbreads), kebab plates, and dessert (kunefe and rice pudding). Bottled drinks available. No alcohol. F O O D * Complimentary Pide // 3.5 Stars Good chewy crust with a nice toasty flavor from the sesame seeds. Would have been great if served warm. * Lamb Kebab: Herb marinated lamb skewer w/ rice, bulgar, and salad ($20) // 3.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/38wjmc8r --Requested medium rare - Lamb Kebab: Well-spiced but on the dry side (cooked medium/medium-well). - Rice: Fluffy, separated grains but not hot, served room temp. - Bulgur Pilavi: The tomato bulgar pilaf had savory sweet flavor but mushy. - Salad: Fresh, crisp lettuce with carrots and cabbage with a delicious olive oil vinaigrette. * Kofte: Grilled ground lamb and beef w/ onions and herbs ($19) // 3.5 Stars: https://tinyurl.com/z2cukx3y - Kofte: The flattened meat balls were tender but like the lamb kebabs, on the dry side. - Rice, Bulgur Pilavi, and Salad: Same as above. S E R V I C E Fast food service - we received our order in less than 10 minutes. I've never had kebabs cooked so fast before. Room for Improvement (no bearing on my rating): Is it fast-casual or full-service? Upon arrival, I saw number placards on two occupied tables so I asked about the ordering process. I was told you can place your order at the counter or they can come outside to take our order. To make things easier, I ordered at the counter but wasn't asked to pay and was told they'll bring a number placard out. After receiving our order, we never saw our server again and I had to go inside to pay the bill. But, a very kind lady from the resto next door (May's) came by to refill our water glasses and offer TT water. I later found out the owners of Nomadic Kitchen also own May's Vietnamese Restaurant next door. A M B I A N C E Casual, no frills with about six tables indoors and eight tables in the front patio (only some tables had shade). P A R K I N G Street parking. Difficult lot parking on that Sunday. Garage across the street. Overall, I'm the outlier and thought the food at Nomadic Kitchen was just ok esp when you can get kebabs at a handful of other places within walking distance. 3.5 stars rounded up for a new local small business.

Ellen B.

Yelp
Food was really good but the service was really terrible. The waitress got our order wrong and asked for glass of water and never got it. will only get Takeout! Mad i left a tip! The owners son was very nice & apologized!

Anonymous R.

Yelp
Chicken kabob, everything good except I didn't care much for the dark brown grain side, ask for either more salad or rice or bread instead.
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Vicky T. M.

Yelp
This is a casual restaurant with fair prices. The owner, Hasan, was very friendly, excited, helpful and knowledgeable about Turkish cuisine if you need help deciding what to order. The Mezze Combination Medium (your pick) was delicious! My husband loved the Lahmacun and I loved the Hummus and Falafel. They serve Efes, Turkish beer, if you would like to try or reminisce about your travels to Turkey!
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Sterling C.

Yelp
Incredible. Get the mezze platter with everything and thank me later. Truly some of the best subtle tastes I've had. Pide was also delicious and the lamb kebab was so tender and tasty. So so glad we stopped in here. If I lived in this area this would become a constant haunt of mine. Lovely outdoor seating and great ambiance inside as well.

Anon P.

Yelp
Thank you, Yelpers, for guiding us here. Excellent food and such genuine and helpful service and friendly ambiance. We were not familiar with Turkish cuisine and asked for advice. Got the 4 mezzes starter. The standout of all four good choices was the Baba Ganoush which was amazing. An assertive but just right smokiness. The bread that came with it was flavorful. Mains of kofte kebab and the lamacun were delicious. Portions very generous so we took some home. That gave us a little room to get the Kunefe. You have to get the kunefe for dessert! Complex flavor, warm, nice crunch, lovely sweet and mild salty combined. Had to take time this morning to +1 on the thumbs up reviews for this place
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Tural J.

Yelp
I love this place. Food service perfect. Also they offer free snacks which is very nice. Highly recommended
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Eric S.

Yelp
Incredible Turkish food right here in downtown Redwood City. Service is excellent, chef makes everything fresh it's outstanding. Highly recommend this location. A wonderful family owned restaurant. We added a few pictures to the meal to display the great food. This is a great spot for a family dinner or a date night.
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M C.

Yelp
My husband has been raving about this place since he first tried it a few months ago. He's invited friends to dinner here as well. Finally tonight I had the opportunity to try the food at Nomadic Kitchen. It did not disappoint. My husband and friend ordered the chicken and beef kebob. I decided to order the Mezze Combination along with a side of falafel (came with 4) as my dinner instead of a usual entree of kebob etc. They have lots of mezzes to choose from and you can order the combination plate with choosing 4,6 or all. I opted for the all so that my husband and friend could also have some. The kebobs were enjoyed along with the mezze sampler. Husband and friend devoured the kebobs. I enjoyed trying each flavor of my mezze plate with the bread provided. I could easily share it even though that was my dinner. We even had left overs. Next time we will try the lentil soups and share a mezze combination! So good.
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Camellia P.

Yelp
DELICIOUS! we had the pide (pizza), lamb kofte, and baby ganoush and everything was so fresh and delish. High recommend. We can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. The service is so friendly too. They played with our 2 year old son and made us all laugh :) Thank you so much for a wonderful lunch.
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Akiko I.

Yelp
The service was great!!! Very simple yet flavorful food! We only had the maze combo, lentil soup, pide, and the falafel plate but they were so flavorful and just right. It's a very casual place you can have a quick bite or a full meal.
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Genny R.

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I can't get enough! It's just too good! Must try all appetizers! Food is top tier! Service once again is awesome!
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Melissa D.

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The food is AMAZING!!! The service was excellent - and the patio was delightful! Cannot wait to go back and try more entrees soon!!

Sarah T.

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Admittedly I'm biased because we're friends with the owners but the mezze plates make this place probably my favorite Turkish + Mediterranean spot on the peninsula. I think to really get the most out of the menu its best to come with a group of at least 4 people and get the big mezze platter with extra bread. There's such an amazing variety of dippable little things that you're just bouncing around the plate sampling everything!! And again, probably a little biased here, but the staff are so friendly. There's a lot of warmth and enthusiasm! Filling, but not heavy! Highly recommend!
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Shawn U.

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The mezze and pide are top notch. Just a few basic ingredients done really well. It's been a few years since I've been to the Middle East and I'd forgotten how good the food can be, and this was a reminder. Storefront diner ambiance on a busy street in Redwood City or it would be a destination restaurant.
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Miranda M.

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I have a confession to make. We were gonna try this place a few weeks ago - but when we got there it was real empty so we decided to go somewhere else. Don't make the same mistake! Came back again tonight and the food was all fantastic!! The portions are generous. The nomadic pide was delicious. And everything on our mezze was excellent as well (including the bread!). I had a drink called ayran which is like a Turkish lassi. If you're looking for Mediterranean food - forget about the other places in the area. Nomadic Kitchen is the best of the bunch!

Yasin D.

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We had a great dining experience at Nomadic. Great food, nice ambiance, positive and happy service. Mr. Hasan loves to take care of his customers genuinely and provides great service. We will be back! Keep up the good work!
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Melisa A.

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Amazing food! This was our second time here and we loved it again. It's really hard to find good Turkish food abroad, but this place is perfect. The first time, we had lahmacun, mix kebab plate, and Samsun Bafra pide -- all were delicious. The second time, we got lahmacun again, beef kebab, and lentil soup. Everything was super tasty. We were so excited to eat, we didn't even take a picture! The staff and owners are very friendly and welcoming! We really appreciate this place and will come back for sure.

Lloyd T.

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Great food, terrific location, and service that went way beyond expectations. Imagine having a wonderful Turkish meal, only to remember ten minutes later you dumbly left your backpack behind. Rushing back to the restaurant, you're told the owner himself chased after us to return it and he's headed back with it. Now that's what I call a real "FINE" dining experience! We'll surely pay Nomadic Kitchen regular visits from now on.
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P. O.

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Service was excellent and the plates were brought out quickly and everything was delicious and a joy to look at. Beautifully presented. Clean restrooms.

Sophie M.

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The food here was amazing! We got the dip platter, and the owner added on samples of all the other dips, including ones he was still workshopping. They were all delicious, and the flavors were different from most other Mediterranean places I've been. I especially liked the one with red peppers. The portions were also very good, so the value of the food was great. I know Mazra has been the buzzy new place in rwc, but Nomadic Kitchen is just as good and just flying under everyone's radar.
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Lisa D.

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Amazing food and service! Husband & I had a wonderful meal! We shared the (4 choices) appetizer: cucumber salad, Baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, & the homemade hummus was a great start to what was to come! I especially fell in love with their hummus! It was by far the best I've ever eaten! We'll be back!