Nomad Tea Parlour
244 5th Ave, New York
(212) 320-9311
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We had the best experience here tonight, this has become my new favorite spot. We got the cucumber salad (perfection), forest dumplings, har gow, duck fried rice (insanely good, with a touch of a curry taste and a fried egg ugh so good), and the night market chicken pot. Everything was incredible and Dani took such good care of us. To top it off we had the coffee ice cream… truly a perfect meal. Loved every bite, can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and atmosphere were amazing but the food was lacking.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
We popped in after dinner for dessert and tea, and I immediately loved the ambiance. It truly feels like you've walked into a retro Hong Kong restaurant, the vibe is definitely a 5/5!
They have an extensive tea menu, and given the slightly high prices, I went in with high expectations for quality. Unfortunately, the tea was a huge letdown. We ordered the Orchid Oolong (2/5) and were disappointed that the flavor wasn't bold or fragrant at all. It felt like the tea leaf quality didn't match the price point.
Thankfully, the dessert was good! My friend highly recommended the Yuan Yern Ice Cream (4.25/5), and it was delicious. The flavor was bold and authentic
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Fabulous. Absolutely perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this place. I absolutely loved the food and everything else about it. It was simply great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drinks are great! The skin of the Crab Rangoon is fair~but most of the dim sum could use a bit more refinement. for example, the dumpling filling could be softer and juicier. The highly praised Lobster Yee Mein definitely lives up to its reputation, flavorful and satisfying. The Jumbo Twin Lobster Tower was also delicious, though the 188 price tag feels a bit on the high side. Overall, it’s still an excellent experience. Too bad the takeout chicken wings were missed, I was looking forward to trying them next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wins on ambiance and presentation, but the food is mediocre and not cheap. The crab rangoon had no crab and the cheese was bland. The wontons were good, but the portion was tiny. The trio clay pot had plenty of meat, but the pork and sausage were greasy, and the duck chewy. The small mocktail was fine, but expensive for a non-alcoholic small drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
The food is GOOD! But what I really like is the vibe, whimsical, chic, yet nostalgic. The food is like a pan Chinese food with all the classic, they are delicious but also unmemorable, though the Dan Dan Noodles with peanut sauce is better than average. Yes, the vibe wins.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, some of the dishes here were truly outstanding. We ordered the shrimp and noodles - something in that sauce was extremely addictive, would highly highly recommend. I also thought the green beans were very well done, but I’m also just a fan of my vegetables. Everything was solid and the service for 7 people on a Friday night was quite good! I appreciate that they have a collection of classic Chinese dishes (Dan Dan mian, beef noodle soup) as well as some creative twists to the original dishes!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went in for happy hour. Excellent food! The best thing I had my trip here — get the dumplings! Very good cocktails. Incredibly friendly staff. Very cute atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Came here for drinks and was impressed by the atmosphere! Loving the Hong Kong inspired decor.
My favorite cocktails were the Plum Spritz and the Old Old New New.
Happy hour drinks were nice and unique. Our bartender was nice and attentive. Looking forward to coming back here for some food!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I came here on a Friday night for dinner in late August around 730pm with four other people. The weather outside was gorgeous and it was the start of Labor Day weekend. We were able to make the reservation a few days prior. It seemed like the restaurant might have had availability for walk-ins but I cannot confirm.
The inside of the restaurant is very well designed and appealing. I think it’s made to feel like you are in an Asian street market with a chic dining room. There is a relatively large bar in the front and a dining room in the back. I believe there is also seating upstairs.
On the night we went, there was only one bar tender for the entire restaurant. As a result, we would wait 15-20 minutes for any drink from the bar which is unacceptable to me. Some of our food, also came out in consistent with what was ordered. The staff were all lovely and the manager was very apologetic and tried to compensate for the long bar wait times but there obviously wasn’t much she could do to speed up the process.
The food itself was fine. Most of it looked better than it tasted. Especially for the price, I would say you can get much better tastin comparable food elsewhere.
I likely wouldn’t seek out another dining experience here, but if someone suggested it as an option, I wouldn’t protest.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great atmosphere and delicious food with real wok hei. Loved the lobster yee mein, claypot rice, and black pepper beef. Friendly service and would definitely come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was really good. Highly recommended the Dan Dan noodles and using the oil from the wonton soup to mix it up. Really good combo and amazing flavor. Cool looking place too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I stumbled upon this spot while waiting for a friend nearby and was genuinely impressed. The interior is adorable, super clean, and has such a cozy vibe. The staff was incredibly attentive, especially the bartender (wish I got her name!) who was super helpful and welcoming.
Their happy hour is a steal—running daily from 12 to 7pm with great deals on both drinks and food. The cocktails were delicious, and the overall atmosphere made it such a great find. There’s plenty of indoor seating, and I’m already planning to come back to try the food. Definitely a hidden gem worth checking out!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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