Instantly Discover Restaurants Connect Over Food
noms gamifies restaurant discovery by turning dining into missions—so you and your friends never have to ask "Where should we eat?" again.
What is noms?
noms helps users explore local restaurants through fun, themed missions.
No more endless scrolling or decision fatigue—whether you're craving ramen or matcha, noms curates food challenges to guide your next bite.
App Features
Themed Missions
Users can join unlimited monthly challenges like “Ramen of the Month” or “Influencers' Top Favorites,” tailored to their location and preferences. Collaborations with popular influencers—such as “Top Picks in CA”—can boost engagement. Noms is integrated with Apple Maps for accurate location-based suggestions.
Gamification Elements and Social Connectivity
Complete challenges to earn rewards like badges and restaurant promo codes, making dining out more fun and interactive. Connect with friends to view completed missions, spark conversations, and build community through shared experiences.
Location-Based Recommendations
As your location changes—whether you're exploring a new city or just across town—noms updates your mission feed with local challenges, helping you discover new spots and make the most of every dining adventure.
Simplified Rating System
After completing a mission, users can quickly rate each restaurant with a simple star system—making feedback effortless while helping others discover top spots through collective insights.
Why noms?
✔️ 86% of Gen Z experiences “menu anxiety.”
✔️ 54% of Americans rely on friends for restaurant recs.
✔️ Noms makes deciding what and where to eat easier, together.
Meet the Team
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Erika Hayashida - Co-Founder
Design & Marketing erika_hayashida@berkeley.edu
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Gillian Hu - Co-Founder
Product Strategy
gilluanhu@berkeley.edu -
Aaron Nguyen – Lead Engineer
Engineering airrock85@berkeley.edu
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Kyle Han – Software Engineer
Engineering kyle_han@berkeley.edu