nom

hidden paradise for sake. very reasonable prices for lots of sake and tapas food. love their deep fried oyster, it was so juicy and was melted in my mouth. great for small groups as everything is homemade and they don't serve more than 4-5 tables.

tucked away in a small corner in darlinghurst, nom is a small bar/restaurant offering an assortment of small bites and sakes. we ordered the wagyu asparagus, dried squid, gyoza, agedashi tofu and chicken soft bone. each dish lovingly made but more izakaya style portions so you’ll need to order more if you’d like to get full. we didn’t order the sake this time but the selection on offer seemed very impressive!

nothing special but too cosy for its price
doesn’t worth it
everything served in small portions and the quality is just fair

absolutely loved the authenticity and the staff at this little hidden izakaya!! this is probably the most authentic izakaya i’ve been to in sydney. the staff are very friendly and very welcoming. the food are quite pricey for the portions, but it’s the experience and vibes you’re here for mainly - not the food. i recommend the tempura okra, tempura eel and the tamagoyaki. the tamagoyaki was so fluffy with the right amount of sweetness - would’ve definitely ordered seconds if my stomach able to fit it!

best place for chating and drinking with friends. everything is so good and the best izakaya in sydney. friday & saturday booking needed....

very satisfied and comfort dinner. it’s like a japanese homemade bistro, but full of surprise. you could have the tasty and juicy deep fried entries such as soft bones and karaage chicken. ox tongue is full of flavour, although there was only a pinch of salt and pepper on top. it reminds me of the solitary gourmet and i could feel how happy he was when he had nice food :)

always a very special experience with incredible home style japanese food cooked and served with care. nice and intimate with few tables and pleasant jazz playing. some of the warmest service i’ve experienced. have brought guests visiting from japan who have loved the food and experience.

everything on the menu is great but the vinegared mackerel, minced tuna sashimi (actually all the sashimi), tempura okura, grilled mackerel and tarako are always on my order. the conger eel is exceptional but currently missing from the menu. you can’t go wrong with anything on offer at nom - especially if you’ve got time to enjoy a slow relaxed meal with an incredible selection of sake.

amazing little hole in the wall. it's been over 3 years since my last time here and this time my experience was much more pleasant. last time i remembered we waited so long for our food it felt like we were fine dining a 3 hour degustation. i also remembered the interior being quite dark, however, now it's brightly lit, almost too bright to feel intimate. we came here on a wednesday evening for a 6.30pm booking which was perfect as the crowd hadn't build up yet. by 7pm, the place was almost full. our food was served relatively fast with the exeception of the tamagoyaki, which was on the sweet side so kinda made sense to be served last. grilled half fried squid was amazing. custard pudding looked a bit disappointing though, tasted alright. would have been more appealing if it was made in individual serves with some whipped cream and mint as garnish instead of a big pudding cut into wedges with ice cream. nevertheless, it's nice place for authentic home japanese cooking made with love.

the alley-like miniature izakaya in darlinghurst offers a variety of japanese sakes and beers and comfort food in a cozy interior. friendly service staff adds to its appeal. however, prices at this izakaya can be far higher than other similar institutions and may be the sole reason why i will not go back again.

i ordered unagi, karaage and japanese omelette. for $24, the tiny piece of unagi was pretty small and not fresh. otherwise, the wonderful chicken karaage was juicy, succulent and delectable with a tint citrus flavour. the omelette was another highlight and resembled exactly what you could get in tokyo.

really love the atmosphere there.
vinegard mackerel is what i have been finding for years and finally i get to eat it in syd!
i would strongly recommend karage,omelet, crab miso paste and vinegard mackerel.

wonderful tasty home style food, friendly customer service with a welcoming attitude every time. my go-to place when i feel like a warm sake and delicious japanese tapas. i always get the gyoza, rice balls, sashimi combo, nom salad, egg roll.

all i've order did not disappoint me!! • deep fried oyster • grilled fish • japanese omelet • ox tongue • nom salad • yakisoba • everything is nice!

though we didn't order sake, the atmosphere in the store and the friendly mama make us relax and joyful.

very cute and tiny japanese restaurant! make sure you book a table. every single dish was delicious. i particularly enjoyed the potato salad and the gyoza.

if you want to try some chu-hai or cocktails it is not the site. they only provide rice sake and several kinds of beer, but on the other hand it's a really traditional izakaya. you can taste a little sake first and decide whether like or not.

i've had some great experiences at nom but the last time i went was a bit of a letdown. the main issue was over-seasoning of the food, either with too much salt or too much white pepper. the karaage was almost inedible because of how salty it was and there wasn't any mayo or sauce to balance it out.

some of the food also took a very long time to be served. we understand it's a small kitchen with only 3 staff but some very simple dishes (like mashed avocado with pickles) took over half an hour to arrive.

really hope it was just an off night and that it'll be awesome again next time!