Neighborhood Eats: 28 Nomad brings global flair to Asian cuisine in NYC

FOOD & DRINK Neighborhood Eats: 28 Nomad brings global flair to Asian cuisine in NYC By Eyewitness News Monday, November 9, 2026 1:18PM Check out 28 Nomad in this week's Neighborhood Eats. WABC NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Nomad restaurant is putting its own spin on Asian cuisine by combining Korean and Chinese influences with techniques and flavors from around the world. At 28 Nomad , co-founder Cody Mao said the restaurant's name pays tribute to both the neighborhood and its location on 28th Street. "I think restaurants are a local business," Mao said. For Mao, who came to the United States as an international student, cooking became both a necessity and a way to stay connected to the traditions he grew up with. "Food is not just about making delicious food. It's also taking care of each other, understanding each other," Mao said. Mao, who is Chinese, opened the restaurant with a Korean business partner. Together, they created a menu that draws inspiration from multiple cultures. "The menu that we created here, this mix of different inspiration," Mao said. "It's a little bit Korean, a little bit Chinese, a little bit French, a little bit everywhere." Among the restaurant's signature dishes are a stuffed chicken wing filled with rice, Chinese sausage and vegetables, a scallop Wellington inspired by the traditional beef Wellington, and an A5 Miyazaki wagyu clay pot rice dish. Another customer favorite is the mentaiko udon, which Mao described as creamy while remaining "light, refreshing." Mao said the goal is simple: create a memorable dining experience built around food, hospitality and atmosphere. "We're passionate about what we're doing," Mao said. "We're serving great food, great cocktail and good wine list and a fun night." ---------- * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More Manhattan news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. Man dead, 4 hurt, including 2 firefighters, in Upper Manhattan apartment fire 2 hours ago 'I'm In Deep Pain': Mother of Brooklyn jogger murder suspect speaks out Freight train crashes into garbage truck, FedEx truck also crashes in Newark 25 minutes ago Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics FOOD & DRINK NOMAD MANHATTAN NEW YORK CITY NEIGHBORHOOD EATS RESTAURANT Watch Live ON NOW Man dies, 4 injured including 2 firefighters in Upper Manhattan fire 2 hours ago 'I'm In Deep Pain': Mother of jogger murder suspect speaks out Freight train crashes into garbage truck, FedEx truck also crashes 25 minutes ago Trump says 'too tough' deportation policies hurt him in the midterms 1 hour ago NYC expands Code Blue program with $25M winter investment 3 hours ago Russell Brand faces sentencing after being found guilty of rape, sexual assault 2 hours ago Man arrested in attempted rape of 83-year-old woman in Manhattan New Macy's Parade balloons take first flight