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Hingham's Culinary Scene Shifts as Fusion Eatery Nomai Closes, Brian Moy to Refocus on China Pearl in Boston

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Published on January 05, 2024
Hingham's Culinary Scene Shifts as Fusion Eatery Nomai Closes, Brian Moy to Refocus on China Pearl in BostonSource: Google Street View

The culinary landscape of Hingham has just experienced a significant shift with the closure of Nomai, a restaurant known for its fusion of New American and Asian cuisine. As reported by a source to Boston Restaurant Talk, the establishment at Derby Street Shops has officially shut its doors.

Nomai, which first opened its doors in early 2022, was the brainchild of restaurateur Brian Moy, the name behind such Boston Chinatown staples as Ruckus and Shōjō. Further details suggest that Moy is set to pivot back to his roots with the reopening of China Pearl in Chinatown scheduled for this winter.

Nomai boasted a 130-seat space designed to bring together a lively atmosphere with a touch of refinement. According to the restaurant's former website, its mission was to serve dinner seven days a week, including extended hours on weekends, promising an elevated dining experience within the Derby Street Shops, a bustling retail hub in Hingham.

The exact reasons for Nomai's closure remain under wraps