NOMADDasian bistro Long Beach

(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.

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.  

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.

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.

 

Chicken Roti Wrap

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

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.

Lobster in Black Pepper Sauce

Vegetable Delight

Jade Fry Rice

Desserts

Coconut and Black Sesame Panna Cotta,

Thai Tea Crème Brulee

Rainbow Cassava Stripes

Mango Taro Swiss Roll  

Pandan Madeleine

Nomad asian bistro 6563 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA  90803 //www.nomadasianbistrolongbeach.com