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Beyond the western omelette, Nombe does brunch like a samurai.

Ready to go the  distance beyond the traditional 2 over easy with hash browns? Willing to wow your palate with a shot of Asian comfort food that’s just a hop, skip and a jump from your crib in the Mish? Do you have issues with an icy Sapporo or warm sake for breakfast instead of coffee? Want to be dining alongside of the Missions hipster crowd: culture vultures always in search of the next cool thing? Looking for a brunch experience that promises to delight your senses (and your wallet)  look no further than Nombe, the Japanese comfort food Mecca on Mission Street.

Chef Nicolaus Balla creates magic, featuring the Japanese breakfast above. This is a feast consisting of broiled black cod, steamed Koshihikari rice with wild nori seaweed, miso soup, house made pickles, onsen tomago (slow cooked egg), a salad with ume dressing, and sliced fruit. The accompaniments change weekly pending on seasonal availability but it has been quite a crowd pleaser so far. The brunch menu also features ramen with a pint of Sapporo for 13.00, grilled wagyu bavette steak and eggs, donburi dishes (rice bowls), an insane plate of French toast (with almond syrup, creme fraiche, shaved chocolate and berries), salads, their famous wings and even sashimi. The bloody mary is divine, but there are also  – unique non alcoholic beverages such as matcha and milk iced tea.

So if you’ve decided that one more western omelette will send you to the  rubber room, or you and your sweetie would like to wake up to something a bit more  sublime, run, do not walk to Nombe, and be a part of the alternative brunch coalition.

Address
2491 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110
Phone: 415.681.7150
Hours: Sun – Thu: 6:00pm-11:00pm/Fri, Sat: 6:00pm-2:00am
(Fri & Sat 11:00pm-2:00am Late night menu only)
Sat, Sun (Brunch): 11:00am-2:00pm
Tue: CLOSED

About

Nombe (pronounced “nom – bay”) refers to someone who likes to drink heartily. They are bringing Japan’s most popular eating and drinking establishments, IZAKAYA, to the heart of Mission.

They offer Northern California’s seasonal, sustainable, and locally sourced tapas food along with over 75 brands of premium sake, organic Shochu cocktails, as well as eight Japanese and local beers on tap.

They offer our late night menu as well as Japanese Street Food on weekends from 11 – 2 AM  to satisfy the hungry soul of the hip Mission crowd. They also offer weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 – 2 PM.  Enjoy fresh baked muffins, pastries and breads, or indulge in the great Japanese Breakfast. Along with some Equator Coffee and a Blood Orange Mimosa, their brunch is guaranteed to jumpstart your day after a long night of drinking at Nombe!

 

Ever since I set foot in the Spice Market in NYC’s historic Meat Packing District, I was smitten. It was 2004 and I was working as a consulting designer for the Table Top division at Williams Sonoma in SF. I was asked to pick a good restaurant for “food trend” for the team (we were in NYC for a housewares show), and it being NYC, there was no shortage of fabulous offerings. I settled on Spice Market because of it’s ambiance, the mix of ancient Orient/Indian sensibilities, and it’s yummy menu, perfect for sharing. The team was overjoyed, the food creative and delicious, the drinks a sublime work of mixology (ginger and tamarind!). I recently had an encore experience there a few weeks ago when in NYC for the Eco Beautiful Weddings Magazine launch and NYC press trip for Destination I Do. With my girl friend Candice Lapin of the fabulous Paratinovia social community as my dining companion, it was nothing short of perfection. Spice Market is beautiful, otherworld, and transformative. Now how many restaurants have that on the menu?

Spice Market Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year

One of the Meatpacking District’s most stylish destinations hascreated a Valentine’s Day package both unique and romantic – Jean-Georges’ Spice Market. Spice Market is celebrating the 2010 Chinese New Year as well with special fortune cookies.

This year marks a special occasion: both Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year fall on Feb. 14, 2010. Spice Market has planned a special menu for both of the holidays and the pastry chef is serving two fortune cookies in celebration: Chocolate and Green Tea. A timeless paean to Southeast Asian sensuality, Spice Market lights up Manhattan’s Meatpacking District with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s piquant elevations of the region’s street cuisine served in a casual, sexy atmosphere. Have a magical evening and feast on a $78 5-course prix-fixe menu (Vegetarian option available).

When: Lunch & Dinner
Where: Spice Market, 403 West 13th Street (Corner of 9th Avenue)
Price: $78, 5-course prix-fixe
Reservations: www.spicemarketnewyork.com or call 212.675.2322

Spicy romance awaits you at the Spice Market NYC.

Valentine’s Day Menu 2010

$78.00 per person

Lobster Roll with Dill and Sriracha

Shaved Tuna with Chili Tapioca, Asian Pear and Lime

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Spiced Chicken Samosas with Cilantro Yogurt

Black Pepper Shrimp with Sun Dried Pineapple

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Steamed Red Snapper, Shiitake Mushrooms,
Ginger, Scallion and Tarragon

Baby Corn and Broccoli with Lemongrass and Chili

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Grilled Strip Steak with Garlic, Coriander and Sesame

Ginger Fried Rice

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Dessert

Crushed White Chocolate and Yuzu Pavlova

Choice of Sorbet (Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit)

House Made Fortune Cookie

$78 per person (a la carte menu also available)

Valentines Day Vegetarian Option 2010
$78 per person (a la carte menu also available)

First Course
Avocado and Radish Salad
Chinese Mustard, Tempura Onions

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Second Course
Fragrant Mushroom Egg Rolls
Galangal Emulsion

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Third Course
Vegetables in Green Curry

Baby Corn with Lemongrass and Chili

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Fourth Course
Spicy Shanghai Noodles
Chilled Silken Tofu, Garlic and Herbs

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Dessert
Crushed White Chocolate and Yuzu Pavlova

Choice of Sorbet (Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit)