rev:text
| - I live in the area and finally got a chance to try Nome on Saturday night. There was a big UFC fight, so it was pretty crowded, but my party of 3 managed to get seated without reservations, as long as we were out by 10pm.
The service was pretty good. The waitresses were accomodating and friendly.
The food left much to be desired. We shared the takoyaki, the double salmon roll, the balsamic beef, and the baked oysters. The takoyaki was pretty standard. There wasn't anything bad about it, but it wasn't outstanding as standard japanese tapas fare. The double salmon roll was an interesting concept since it is cooked salmon inside the roll and smoked salmon on the outside. However, I guess I expected more flavour and it seemed a bit on the "forgettably bland" side. The balsamic beef was more like a salad, and a very interesting balsamic rub on the beef, but the beef wasn't as fresh as I would've liked for something served medium rare. The baked oysters were way to watery and I couldn't even feel like I was chewing an actual oyster. For the kind of price being paid, in my mind, I would rather go to Guu though the type of food being served is not exactly the same.
However, the bar has plenty of televisions and a good bar ambiance. It has a good selection of cocktails (though I didn't try that particular night), and the service is decent. I wouldn't go for the food, though, given the price point and what I could expect elsewhere.
My three-star rating is driven by the friendly wait staff, good bar atmosphere, and passable, though not terrific food for the value.
|