Historic Long Beach NOMAD asian bistro’s New Look

September 11, 2020

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NOMAD asian bistro in Long Beach is spacious enough for distancing and also offers patio service. Specials are on the wall as you walk in the door.

(Gerry Furth-Sides) NOMAD asian bistro in Long Beach, long a cornerstone of the exploding Long Beach community dining scene, has also been worthy of a destination dining as the only halal Chinese restaurant in North America. Manager Cary Huynh, who is a chef himself, exemplifies the hospitality and outstanding service. Born and raised in Viet Nam, Cary’s family is Chinese.

Chef Cary Huynh, NOMAD restaurant manager

Patio dining is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday but these days, take-out is the star. Patio hours are Sunday from 11 AM to 8:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM. Lunch specials are so inviting you can just go up and down the menu at will and happily eat from it daily. Pick up is available, and so is delivery by Postmates.

特價午餐 LUNCH SPECIALS
daily | 11am – 4pm

Each order comes with steamed or brown rice & cup of daily soup

Upgrade to egg fried rice +2.00

Daily 11am – 4pm

Excluding holidays
Menu prices are subject to change without notice

蒜香牛仔骨 Nomad Short Ribs 12.95
法式牛柳 Filet Mignon w/ Black Pepper Sauce    12.95
公保三鮮 Kung Pao Three Flavor   11.50
蒙古牛 Mongolian Beef    10
陳皮雞（牛）Orange Chicken or Beef 10
芥蘭雞（牛）Broccoli Chicken or Beef 10
公保雞（牛）Kung Pao Chicken or Beef 10
腰果雞（牛）Cashew Chicken or Beef 10
雪豆雞（牛） Chicken or Beef with Snow Peas 10
麻辣雞丁 Garlic Chicken with Jalapeño    10
雞雜碎（牛） Chicken or Beef with Seasonal Vegetables 10
辣椒炒雞片（牛）Chili Chicken or Beef 10
黑椒蘑菇雞（牛）Caramelized Black Pepper Mushroom Chicken or Beef 10
古老雞 Sweet & Sour Chicken 10
咖哩雞（牛） Yellow Curry Chicken or Beef    10

核桃蝦 Honey Walnut Shrimp 12.95
干燒蝦 Hot Braised Shrimp 11.50
蝦龍糊 Shrimp with Lobster Sauce 11.50
麻辣蝦 Garlic Shrimp with Jalapeño 11.50
公保蝦 Kung Pao Shrimp 11.50
芥蘭蝦 Broccoli Shrimp 11.50
腰果蝦 Cashew Shrimp 11.50

豆䜴蝦（魚）Black Bean Shrimp or Fish 11.50
雪豆蝦（魚）Shrimp or Fish with Snow Peas 11.50
蝦雜碎（魚）Shrimp or Fish w/ Seasonal Vegetables 11.50
黑椒蘑菇蝦（魚） Black Pepper Mushroom Shrimp or Fish 11.50
古老蝦（魚）Sweet & Sour Shrimp or Fish 11.50

公保豆腐 Kung Pao Tofu. 10
豆腐雜碎 Tofu with Seasonal Vegetables 10
紅燒豆腐 Tofu with Shiitake Mushroom 10
冬菇青岡菜 Bok Choy with Shiitake Mushroom 10
塔香中茄 Basil Eggplant 10
干煸四季豆 Spicy Green Beans 10
炒菠菜 Garlic Spinach 10

NOMAD is as famous for its Asian fusion cuisine as for being the first restaurant certified to serve Chinese Halal in Southern California, especially its Hui specialties. The Hui are a Chinese ethnic tribe who originated in regions along the historic Silk Road. The unique blend of traditional Chinese food with Mediterranean influences introduced by Persian and Middle Eastern travelers along the trading route culminated in what we know today as Hui cuisine. Staying true to its Hui roots, NOMAD serves familiar classic Chinese staples and seasonal specialties from all over the Asian continent.

NOMAD asian bistro’s menu holds a variety of halal food.

Dishes arrive fresh from the kitchen to all parts of the restaurant. Different areas of seating include private booths plus a sunny indoor and outdoor patio section at the front of the roomy dining areas for distancing. Specials are on the wall as you walk in the door. Free parking in a more than ample lot is right outside the door.

NOMAD asian bistro in Long Beach remains a cool oasis during COVID

As the only Halal-certified Chinese restaurant in North America NOMAD is famous throughout the Islamic community nationally and internationally. “Certified Halal” means that animals must be slaughtered as prescribed by Muslim law, as defined in the Koran. The specific respectful manner is followed by a blessing. There are similarities to Kosher food that complies with Jewish dietary law but all “kosher” food falls within the requirements of being “halal” although not all “halal” food is “kosher” due to more requirements.

The feast for eight or more people can be adjusted to vegetarian or even vegan preferences at NOMAD asian bistro, Long Beach

Chicken Roti Wrap

The chicken roti wrap incorporates Indian Paratha that gives an Indian flair to the menu at NOMAD asian bistro, Long Beach

Main Dish Menu

Mix Green Chow Fun

Apple Walnut Shrimp

Lobster in Black Pepper Sauce

Filet Mignon in Brown Butter Sauce

Lamb Rack in Basil Sauce

Jade Fried Rice

Our favorite rice noodles, here thinner and longer and refined at NOMAD asian bistro, Long Beach

Apple Walnut Shrimp

Chinese restaurant favorite, Walnut Shrimp, is unique. Here Chef Cary adds apples for an unexpected crunch and Cary lightens the mayonnaise with yogurt.