My wife and I love dining out in Salt Lake City, and over the years, the restaurant scene has really blossomed. Whenever friends ask us for our favorite spot, we both immediately say, "Bar Nohm."
Bar Nohm is the epitome of hip dining, offering delicious, explorative cocktails alongside incredible cuisine. A huge bonus for us is that my partner has celiac disease, and Bar Nohm is almost entirely gluten-free without even advertising it. That's a flex!
The menu at Bar Nohm is full of standout dishes. The spicy curry dip and soft shell crab are absolutely incredible. The wagyu beef from their separate grill menu is another must-try—smoky, tender, campfire-forward, yet juicy and tender. The kimchi rice is also amazing. The panisse (chickpea fries) and the sauce you dip it in are a recurring daydream of mine.
When it comes to cocktails, you can’t go wrong with the Liquid Marble, and my partner swears by the Perilla Sky. You can tell the staff is invested in the cocktails and food by the way they talk about it.
The waitstaff, with the exception of one waiter we’ve had (hence the 4/5 stars for that), are witty, friendly, and knowledgeable. Kudos to the chef for what appears to be stellar leadership as you can tell the staff is really invested in the food and drinks (they even help create the different cocktails!) That’s good leadership. No wonder it’s been nominated for the James Beard award. It has my vote. Well done David Chon!
Bar Nohm, please bring back the gluten-free crispy chicken. It’s cruel to introduce such a incredibly delicious dish only to take it away from those of us with gluten allergies. I’m mad at you for being so good. Also, menus can be hard to find so either go full QR or print more.