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Nombe Catering & Events

Popup CateringDrop Off Catering, Popup Catering
LocationSan Francisco, CA
20+ Years in business

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  • Custom Menus
  • Indoor Events
  • Corporate Catering
  • Weddings

Nombe - Food with Art and Heart.

Gil Payne, Mari Takahashi of Nombe Catering & Events

Nombe Catering & Events Menu

Appetizers

California Roll Sushi Burrito

A delicious, transportable sushi roll filled with seasoned rice, crab, avocado, arugula and arare rice crackers.

Japanese Poutine

A unique, gourmet poutine wiht a Japanese twist. A spicy, savory miso pork gravy and bleu chesse crumbles smothering golden french fries, topped with wasabi aioli and miso sauce.

Avocado Fries

Slices of avocado, battered with panko, deep fried then served with serrano aioli

Japanese Fried Chicken

Boneless thigh nuggets marinated in garlic and ginger, fried golden brown, then drizzled with our housemade wasabi aioli

Spicy Tuna Sushi Burrito

A delicious, transportable sushi roll filled with seasoned rice, arugula, spicy tuna, English cucumber and arare rice crackers. Vegetarians will be offered a Spicy Tofu Sushi Burrito instead.

Main

Chicken Teriyaki

Teriyaki-marinated chicken with garlic, ginger and onion. Served with rice and side vegetables as a boxed meal. Can be offered buffet-style as well with a customized quote.

Miso Beef

Miso-marinated Angus Beef with garlic, onion and ginger. Served with Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Winter Vegetales and dinner rolls

Ginger Pork

Ginger-marinated pork topped with a savory sauteed onion sauce. Served with rice and side vegetables as a boxed meal. Can be offered buffet-style as well with a customized quote.

Chicken Yakisoba

A hearty noodle dish with sliced chicken, noodles, onions, mushrooms, carrots and cabbage stir fried with a zesty soy-based sauce. Can be offered buffet-style as well with a customized quote.

Shoyu Ramenburger

Our famous Nombe Ramenburger pattie (50% wagyu/50% pork belly) topped with cheddar cheese, bacon jam, caramelized onions, shio Koji pickles, tomato and a savory soy-based sauce.

MisoRamenburger

Our famous Nombe Ramenburger pattie (50% wagyu/50% pork belly) topped with Bleu cheese, shiitake mushrooms, caramelized onions, shio Koji pickles, tomato and a savory miso-based sauce.

Rock Cod with Bitter Melon

Roasted ocean cod, with fermented black beans and bitter melon. Served with rice and side vegetables as a boxed meal. Can be offered buffet-style as well with a customized quote.

Allergen-Free Mushroom Japchae

Sauteed crimini and shiitake mushrooms in a savory mushroom sauce, served with Korean Japchae (clear sweet potato) noodles. Served with rice and side vegetables as a boxed meal. Can be offered buffet-style as well with a customized quote.

Sides

Mixed Winter Vegetables

Seaonal local produce prepared with salt, Irish butter, pepper, garlic, onion and ginger.

Japanese Poutine

A unique, gourmet poutine wiht a Japanese twist. A spicy, savory miso pork gravy and bleu chesse crumbles smothering golden french fries, topped with wasabi aioli and miso sauce.

Mashed Potatoes

Yakisoba

Japanese, flour-based noodles mixed with carrots, onions and cabbage.

Japchae

Clear Korean sweet potato noodles with carrots, onions and cabbage.

Desserts

Green Tea Panna Cotta

Rich matcha custard with cream and seasonal fruits.

Mama's Chocolate Cake

Rich, moist chocolate cake with caramel sauce, cream and seasonal fruits.

Mocha Coffee Jelly

Coffee gelatin with mocha cream and seasonal fruit toppings.

Drinks

Strawberry Hibiscus Sangria

A zesty mix of black tea and hibiscus with muddled strawberries. It's virgin...but doesn't have to be so!:-)

Jumbo Ozaki Cooler (Japanese Arnold Palmer)

A Japanese take on the classic Arnold Palmer - yuzu and lemon infused green tea!

Green Tea Iced Tea

A bold and refreshing drink made with powdered green tea.

Meet Gil Payne, Mari Takahashi
What is the story behind your business' name?

A Nombe, like a boracho, is a happy drunk. Our logo and name are a play on the Japanese god of food, wine and happiness, Ebisu. While Ebisu is always pictured holding a fishing pole, Nombe also holds a fishing pole.....as well as a bottle of sake!

About Nombe Catering & Events

  • Black Owned
  • Asian Owned (AAPI)
  • Women Owned
  • Mom & Pop Business
Get ready for a savory spectacle in the heart of San Francisco! The Nombe Catering & Events popup is your passport to a playful, palate-pleasing party. Their delightful popup has popped into town, and they've been a fixture at Outside Lands for over a decade. With Japanese-inspired cuisine, they've sprinkled their flavors across the Bay Area, servin' up sapidity and sushi!

They're your go-to for groovy gatherin's, craftin' creative catering concepts, and conjurin' culinary magic. From a Japanese breakfast buffet, where fresh juices and croissants collide with tomagoyaki eggs and salmon, to a parade of hors d'oeuvres, including tsukune, the spiciest chicken meatball to land on your palate. Dive into their lobster chawan mushi, relish the diver scallop suimono with truffle, and twirl with delight over sashimi and sushi.

Lookin' for an occasion to book them? You're in the right place! They promise a party on your plate, whether it's a wild and wondrous wedding, a bold birthday, or an ostentatious office affair. So, let them make your next event a Nombe Catering & Events sensation. Don't miss this chance to have the most delightful dining experience San Francisco has to offer.

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