Where we are going today: Nomad Restaurant in Jeddah

Afshan Aziz

Nomad, located at Sheraton Jeddah Hotel, offers a dining experience that takes guests on a culinary journey around the world. The menu, curated by chef James Kyle, a seasoned culinary nomad, showcases cuisines from across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and East Asia.

Using hand-picked locally sourced ingredients, the set menu is limited and changes slightly on a monthly basis.

Starters include the beetroot-cured salmon mosaic, accompanied by heritage beetroot and fennel. For diners seeking a fusion of flavors, the Korean barbecue beef pot stickers with kimchi are sure to please. The yeasted cauliflower with raisins, capers and mint provides a unique twist, while the aloo tikki naan, bhindi fry, tomato chutney and pine nut podi offer a delicious combination of Indian flavors.

When it comes to the main course, Nomad offers options like the 12-hour braised lamb kabsa.

The roast beef cannon with pale ale pie, charred cabbage and celeriac mash is a hearty choice, while the Sichuan seabass with crispy shrimp, charred squid and long beans offers a fusion of Asian flavors.

Desserts combine local and international influences. The minted bitter chocolate basbousa with beetroot sorbet is a refreshing treat, while the banoffee waffle pie with caramelized banana, toffee cream and vanilla cream sorbet offers a combination of textures and flavors.

The strawberry consomme with vanilla noodles and macerated strawberry is a light and fruity option, and the blood orange and honey brulee with sesame brittle and Saudi coffee cream is a true indulgence.

The drink menu at Nomad is thoughtfully curated, featuring a wide range of mocktails.

Nomad’s menu captures the essence of its name, taking diners on a journey of world cuisines.

Staff go above and beyond to meet the needs of diners, including any allergies or dietary restrictions.