Apr 23, 2026 - Food and Drink
Best thing I ate this week: Nomu Skewers
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I'd been wanting to try Nomu Skewers since it opened three years ago, but hadn't managed to make it in time for happy hour — until this month.
- The Japanese izakaya spot in downtown serves, well, skewers, but they also have sushi, donburi and fried dishes.
What to try: I ordered the skewer sampler ($21), chicken karaage ($10) and much-recommended pork belly skewer ($12), glazed with Yakitori sauce and grilled to a satisfying char — hands down my favorite.
- The sampler included tiger shrimp, zucchini, chicken, and bacon-wrapped asparagus. The kaarage was also perfectly crispy, served with a house spicy mayo sauce.
💭 My thought bubble: The happy hour menu alone makes it worth a visit, with the skewers being a standout, though their other dishes were on par in quality too.
If you go: Hours vary, open daily at 580 Bush St.