Sydney's Nomad Is Doing $15 Sandwiches for Lunch

While long, lazy lunches enjoyed over hours can be lovely sometimes (and at other times, downright necessary), our busy schedules don't often allow for it. But now, loyalists to Sydney institution Nomad can get their fix with the launch of their new sandwich menu.

As an extension of their express lunch menu, which quietly launched in July, owner Rebecca Yazbek and head chef Jacqui Challinor decided sangas were a natural progression: after all, they already bake their own bread and make their own charcuterie in-house.

"We know people's schedules are busier than ever before. We want to accommodate those in need a of a short, sharp lunch and who need to be back in the office within the hour," says Yazbek.

At $15 a pop, the sandwiches are produce-lead with Mediterranean influences: think crumbed smoked ham hock terrine with pickles and horseradish mayo on a brioche bun, as well as salted crispy eggplant, goats curd and pecorino also on brioche. Sounds like a Nomad version of The Dolphin's $12 'Proper Sandwiches' menu but slightly more upmarket.

If a quick, seated bite is more your style, the express lunch condenses the best Nomad has to offer into a one-hour experience. A starter to share, such as zucchini flowers, followed by a choice between wood roasted market fish with sweet and sour eggplant, or steak with chargrilled baby cabbage will set you back $40.

Nomad's sandwiches and express lunch menu are available Wednesday – Friday from 12–2.30pm. Bookings are encouraged and walk-ins accepted. Find Nomad at 16 Foster Street, Surry Hills