I visited this place almost exactly one year ago to the date for a Yelp Elite event! My gf and I were so impressed with it that we vowed to come back again. The first time around we tried a hot honey sando and the original chicken sando. I absolutely loved both but my gf is allergic to spicy so this time around we ordered some salmon poké tacos and a regular sized bulgogi bowl, along with a chicken sando. The original chicken sando is just as amazing as we remembered it. SUPER CRUNCHY (despite being drenched in sauce), SUPER JUICY and HUGE. I really liked how fresh the salmon poké was too. The seaweed salad was a nice complement to and the taco shells were fried perfectly. The bulgogi beef bowl was very tasty although I do wish it had a little bit more beef (although it was super pretty to look at). A regular size is still a decent amount of food altogether and the rice was yummy. read more

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Food 4/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 3/5 I love poke bowl, this one taste good, but i wont say the best one i had in toronto. So ill give it a 4/5 Service was meh, you order at the front and then you find your own seat and pick up ur order its ready. Also minimum seats, so if you are a party more than 3, one of you may be standing No hate, its a spot not too far from yorkdale. An alternative rather than eating food court food haha~ read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Salmon poke 4/5 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Restaurants that categorize themselves as a fusion restaurant always gives me cold sweat because most of them are a bit all over the place with their food. It's neither here or there. Kinda like the movie "Everything Everywhere All At once". What's most fusion about this place is their name, plus the interior and exterior of the restaurant. A burger place with a Japanese name. The restaurant window that resemble that of a pawn shop and the interior that feels and smell like a quaint independent book shop. Yes, I did say smell since you won't smell an overwhelming meaty smell while you are in the shop nor will you feel the grease of a typical burger joint. It's a bit messy, deep and complicated like the movie. But I like Nozomi, the movie not so much (even Michelle Yeoh in it and the Asian representation). Would you consider a burger joint with a kalbi burger on the menu a fusion restaurant in 2023? That's to the extent of the 'fuse' at Nozomi. Nozomi's OG burger is one of the better burgers I've had in recent times. 'Fusion food' is often gimmicky, but there's really nothing gimmicky about what they serve. A brioche bun with lettuce, pickles, cheese and quality beef in the patty with their homemade OG sauce. Personally, I wished the smash burger patty was a bit thicker to allow for it to be juicier. I ordered the combo which included fries, dipping sauce and a can of pop. The fries they served was a Costco style fries. For a burger joint with so much personality, I wish they made their own fries or at least have fries with some skin on it. I'm definitely a fan of their Spicy Korean dipping sauce. Honestly, the first thought that came to my mind after tasting it, was where's my side of conch, sea snail or oyster.? The sauce would go super well with some shellfish. The staff there is also super nice. While I was enjoying my burger, he kindly offered me some complementary dessert. They were making an off menu deep fried banana in rum for the staff and was nice enough to offer me some. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to try their chicken burger or kalbi burger. Mmmm... read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Fried bananas in rum - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nozomi is a take-out place that offers Asian fusion items including poke bowls and fusion tacos. Location is close to Yorkdale Mall. Note that there is no parking right outside of the restaurant, but there is street parking on the small street just around the corner from the restaurant. You can order ahead of time and select a pick-up time by using the online ordering system. I like that there is the option for "no utensils" so they don't give out disposable utensils by default). There is also the option for "go easy on the sauce". During busy hours, there might be a bit of a wait for your order to be ready. There is a free library shelf where you can browse and pick up books (good use of time while waiting for your order). I tried the Salmon Poke Bowl which contained fresh salmon, cucumber, edamame, wakame seaweed, furikake, sesame seeds, and taro curls. I chose salad as the base, which consisted of iceberg lettuce. I liked the mix of all the ingredients - full of flavour and textures. The Pocos (fish tacos) was pretty good as well. The shell remained crunchy for a while, even after being in a closed container for a while. The filling consisted of seaweed salad and the same raw salmon cubes as the ones used in Salmon Poke Bowl, with the same poke sauce. Decent take-out food with Asian flavours in general, with an efficient and seamless online ordering system. read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Salmon Poke Bowl with salad as the base - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nozomi is a cute neighbourhood spot for Asian fusion takeout on Bathurst. I've passed by the store numerous times and always wanted to pay it a visit. I'm finally here today. I got a classic Nozomi chicken sandwich combo with the tater tots (and a can of Coke). It was about 18 dollars in total after tax. Price-wise, it was definitely on the higher end, considering that it serves "fast food" style take-out food. In contrast, I'm able to get a similar style of food but a way much bigger portion (e.g. Brown Katsu). The sandwich is a lot smaller than I thought, but the taste was good. I could tell that the chef put a lot of thought into developing the special mayo. The chicken was fried to perfection, although I was hoping it had bigger meaty & juicy parts. At one point, I thought I ordered a chicken tender slider instead of the usual meaty/juicy chicken sandwiches like those served by PG Clucks or Popeyes. As for the tater tots...I believe in tater tots supremacy, so it's good. However, it would have been better if they had dipping sauce or some sort. It could get dull/dry Overall, I think it's pretty pricy for the amount of the food. I will return to try its Korean fries and poke bowl, but probably not the burgers/sandwiches for now. The cashier is super nice & friendly though, and I really appreciated the environment of the store. Although it's reserved for takeout only, it's very homey. I highly encourage everyone who commutes on Bathurst to try the store out. read more

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Incredible service, ordered a large order for me and my co workers during lunch hour, and everything was labelled clearly and accurately. All our items were easily distinguished and when we returned to work to distribute the items everyone was happy that their orders were accurately filled! Everyone who ordered the OG burger LOVED IT! Everyone who ordered The Nozomi Chicken Sandwich LOVED IT! We also had people ordering the Beef Bulgogi Bowl and they LOVED IT! The folks who got taters and the KBT fries for their sides LOVED IT! I had a co worker order the Tokyo Smash burger, and she LOVED IT! I'm not going to go into the specifics of all the items, but honestly the pictures I included in this review is AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS. The price of the items is reasonable for the quality and amazing taste of the items. My only regret is I wished I ordered the Pocos too!! I will return, no, no I MUST return!!! This is the place ladies and gentlemen. I used to go to another restaurant that closed down a year or two ago that had a Korean style Smash burger that reminded me of the cheeseburgers from Shake Shack, and The OG is just as good as that!! I'm so glad to have found this restaurant so that I can enjoy this burger again and again. For those who live a bit away from this restaurant, they are on Uber Eats, Doordash for all your food delivery craving needs. read more

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I was zooming across the 401 on my way home and wanted to stop by for some great takeout, and Nozomi came to mind. Since my partner and I couldn't decide between burgers or something healthier, well, you can have it all here. This time, my partner tried their hot honey inferno chicken, which is a massive chicken sandwich with a sweet kick to it, served with a side of tater tots. I also ordered the poke--consistently great. I bumped into a customer making a large order and they were raving about the chicken sandwiches so we got the chicken sandwich instead of the burger this time. If you find yourself on the highway nearby and want some quick takeout, this place never disappoints. The service is prompt, despite not pre-ordering in advance. You can also stop quickly on the nearby side street for temp parking to grab your food. I love their little plant corner and the photo of the owner's sister on the court while the Raptors made an epic shot. This is a cozy takeout shop so don't expect a full dine-in experience though there is a little sitting area if you do want to quickly finish up before you hit the outdoors. read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Literally loved everything we ordered but I highly recommend the inferno sandoooo it was insanely crunchy and the chicken was cooked to perfection. They didn't cheap out on quality at this place! Check 'em out!!! read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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So good!! My husband and I checked this place out while in the neighborhood the other day and we loved the food! The restaurant is really more of a takeout spot, there's a small bar that you can probably sit and eat at but otherwise I'd say just take your food to go. It's a quirky little place with a little free library and some fun decor. Overall pretty simple inside. We opted to try their burgers, my husband had the Korean burger and I had the Tokyo burger and we both got the tots, husband upgraded his to the kimchi tots. Food took a while to cook but it seemed like they had a bunch of takeout orders ahead of us so it was no big deal. I also noticed that they had online ordering so next time I'd try that to reduce the wait time. The guys working there were really nice as well. The food itself was really good! Burgers were perfectly smashed, the bun was nice and soft and I really liked the toppings on mine. The cream cheese was unusual but worked really well! We loved the loaded tots as well, lots of bulgogi beef and all the sauces were really tasty. My husband did wish there was actual kimchi on his burger and fries but it was a kimchi flavoured Mayo instead. Not a big deal. I also ordered a side of their Korean gojuchang sauce which was delicious and a bit spicy! Everything was piping hot and fresh tasting. Overall the food here is worth checking out! There's a lot of similar fusion style places near us so not sure if I'd make the trek specifically for this as it's a bit far for us but it's well worth it if you're in the area and want some tasty burgers and tater tots with a unique twist! read more

First time at Nozomi and it's too bad I did not find this gem earlier. Great service, good food. Cozy, authentic and modern. Would visit again when in the area to get myself a surprisingly juicy patty and well melted cheese within just a single OG burger. Their chicken burger would have you clucking for more if you can handle a round 2. read more

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So Good! I was super sceptical about burgers travelling. You know, they need to be eaten fast off the grill. Well I was delighted when I dug into this one and the bun was intact, in fact it was amazing! The meat was super fresh and tasty, but the bun was out of sight. I also tied the Korean kimchi fries. Would definitely order those again... maybe with extra kimchi. Finally while I was on an eating spree... the poke bowl. You have multiple choices of base and toppings. I went with rice and a salmon/tuna combo. The sauce is super good with just the right of toppings. Only thing missing is a bit more crunch, but no points off for that. Just make the request. All in all a fantastic food experience. Oh must try the fresh baked cookies. Heaven! read more

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Best chicken sandwich in the city! Love the poke bowls too. The chicken tenders are also top notch. I love this place! read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - The K.B.T. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Super cute mom and pop shop tucked away in the streets of bathurst. Looked like a majority of their business was take away or delivery. After shopping at yorkdale i found this place on yelp and decided to give it a shot based on the high reviews. It did not disappoint! Super friendly staff. I ordered two burgers (the kalbi burger and tokyo burger). Made one a combo and upgraded for the bulgogi tater tots which was my dad's absolute favorite item! Had kimchi and bulgogi and a fried egg with crispy tater tots - delicious! The burgers were made fresh and very moist! Yumm! The owner was so kind and gave us their famous taro chips on the house and also free pop! So sweet. We loved everything and will definitely come back to try their other items (: read more

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Everything was DELICIOUS!!! We're so glad we found this gem of a place. The staff was really helpful. I called prior to ordering to ask about certain ingredients because of my food allergies and they were extremely willing and helpful to address my concerns. The following is what we ordered: The Kalbi Burger combo - ordered with K.B.T - that handmade patty was juicy and a nice size! The caramelized onions were perfectly done giving it a nice sweet taste that went very well with the kimchi mayo. That K.B.T- so much flavour! And a good portion that could be eaten alone but I shared half. The Nozomi Chicken Sandwich combo - ordered with white meat and plain Taters on the side (don't bother with plain Taters just get the K.B.T). This chicken sandwich blows any other chicken sandwich, from anywhere else, out of the water! The chicken is a big piece, moist inside and wonderfully crispy on the outside. Along with that habanero sauce - WOW!!! Asian Dry Rub Wings - ordered them breaded with honey garlic sauce on the side. The wings are juicy, the dry rub is delicious. The honey garlic sauce was ok, we felt it needed more seasoning. Overall, this place is a must and will absolutely be kept bookmarked in our favourites for a next time! read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Top - K.B.T (LOVE), Dry Rub Chicken Wings (Breaded) Bottom - Kalbi Burger, plain Taters, Nozomi Chicken Sandwich (WOW) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Nozomi is an Asian fusion restaurant that recently opened up on Bathurst Street north of Lawrence, a few doors down from Gryfe's bagels. Hats off to any restaurant or food business that is daring enough to open up during the Covid pandemic! Nozomi specializes in poke bowls, appetizers such as chicken karaage and satay, fusion sushi rolls with unique flavour inclusions like pesto seasoned rice, pastas, and various Asian inspired flavours of chicken wings. They also offer tasty looking cookies, that are baked in house. Nozomi has weekday specials including $9 appetizers on Tuesdays. Knowing that Wednesdays they offer $9 wing night for 1 pound of chicken wings was my incentive for paying them a visit. During the time of my visit, the restaurant was decked out in Halloween Decor. I loved that they were getting into the seasonal spirit. During the pandemic they have a number of Covid precautions in place including a mandatory masking policy, plenty of hand sanitizer at the counter and close to the door, and limiting the numbers of patrons to 5 customers allowed at any given time to maintain physical distancing. They have plexiglass barriers at the counter between staff and customers. Right now they are operating on a take-out basis only. I ordered the Korean glazed chicken wings and honey garlic chicken wings. I called when I was about five minutes away and waited for another seven minutes in store to receive my order. I appreciate that they have biodegradable cardboard take out boxes. There is also the option to have your receipt emailed to you. The chicken wings were crispy and flavourful, even after a 30 minute drive to get them home. Each pound of wings came with a bit of carrot radish slaw, and containers of blue cheese sauce and medium hot wing sauce. The honey garlic wings were not dripping in sauce, which I appreciated, and had an almost double fried caramelized texture that I enjoyed. The Korean glazed chicken wings had a garlicky sweet spicy flavour which had a slight kick that kept you wanting to eat more. I also had a chance to taste their cookies. The golden Oreo lemon cheesecake cookie had a nice vanilla flavour and crunch from the golden Oreos, a softer texture in the middle, and a light lemony flavour. The cheesecake aspect was less apparent to me. I particularly enjoyed the dulce de leche shortbread thumbprint cookie, which had a noticeable almond flavour and delicate shortbread texture. The staff were friendly and helpful. When speaking with the owner, I asked about the story behind the name Nozomi. He said originally the concept was to have an express takeout or fast casual establishment where freshly prepared food could be ordered relatively quickly. However he also mentioned that they subsequently learned that one of the interpretations for the word nozomi includes "wish" or "hope", which is very fitting. I wish that Nozomi Kitchen does well as we all could use a little hope (and more of those tasty chicken wings!) during these pandemic times and beyond. read more

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I have seen this place's eats on Instagram and was always interested in trying it out. Thankfully it was a short walk away from an errand I had to do in the area. They have lunch comboes so I got the Nozomi chicken sandwich with taters and a pop. The sandwich came with a big slab of tender chicken, fried to perfection. It was really flavourful and all the sandwich components (chicken, bun, lettuce, sauce) went really well together. It was a bit on the salty side but the taters helped offset that. The taters were really crispy and addictive, I had to stop myself from finishing them all on the way home and save them with my sandwich. I also got some Brew de Force cold brew for $5 for my partner and he said it was a nice treat for coffee lovers. read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Cold brew latte $5 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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First time going and the food was great! Had the Bulgogi bowl and the bulgogi was really good and flavorful! The only reason, I didn't give a 5 star review was because the portion was a little small for the price point. The people there were very nice however, and I will be going back to try out some more good food! read more

Yummy amazing food, Service is fast at times but also slow, It's I nice environment calm nice workers but 1 table

Finally got a chance to stop by Nozomi after a recommendation from a friend before the last lockdown. 1. O.G. Burger - I love a good hamburger. Although Nozomi serves fusion food. I opted for a classic burger as a barometer. Just like you judge a pizza place by their Neapolitan pizza, I went with the classic O.G. They should rename it the OMG burger as it was quite delicious. Meat to bun ratio was perfect and the bun was ooo-so-soft. Seasoned perfectly and garnished with sauce. Lettuce and pickles. 5 out of 5. I can't wait to try the other burgers on the menu 2. K.B.T Fries. This was a delicious side to. I would recommend having these as soon as possible after ordering. By the time I got home, the taters were not as crisp (obviously). The mixture of kimchi, Bulgogi and sauce was a good combination of flavours. 5 out of 5 3. Had the chicken tenders as well. Fried chicken tenders seasoned either their own blend is spices. What's not to like about fried chicken? 5 out of 5. 4. Chocolate chip cookie. Was told these are made in house. Reminds me of Mrs Fields cookies I had in the shopping malls as a kid. Expect these cookies are 3x as big compared to the tiny cookies from Mrs. Fields. 5 out of 5 The staff at Nozomi were very friendly and I look forward to another visit soon. read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - K.B.T Fries - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I love the polo bowls So yummy in my tummy Go here almost every month and it is like a special treat for me read more

WOW. When I say their chicken sandwich was perfect, I mean it. From the fried chicken to the sauce to the bun, everything was done perfect. Chicken was thick, juicy, and crispy. Sauce was sweet and tangy with just a hint of spicy. Bun was well cooked, could have been a bit thicker but honestly no complaints there. Definitely recommend! read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - thick fried chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Fantastic place Poke bowl was one of the best I have ever had and the prices are amazing. Great service and close to me read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Amazing food! First time ordering take out and really impressed! Really enjoyed the taro chips - definitely a must try! Also got the OG burger and chicken strips and both were super good! Also pleasantly surprised that they offer different flavours Fanta (i.e. strawberry, pineapple, of course orange) as drink options for the combo! Highly recommend and definitely will be one of our go-to take out places! read more

I passed by here often and saw some positive reviews on the community group so I gave it a try. The wingsday Wednesday is a great special and very hood! My kids like the plain wings and eat them up. We enjoyed the Korean glaze ourselves. The next day I tried the poke for lunch which was equally wonderful! read more

Ordered the salmon/tuna poke bowl, hot habanero chicken sandwich, honey-garlic wings and taro chips. Excellent all around. One suggestion would be to use a better bun. The chicken deserves a better bun. read more

I had the Tender Crunch and it was delicious! KBT was outstanding, it is my new favourite side dish. read more

Delicious! Special was a steal! We ordered the calamari, Korean chicken sliders with taro chips and poke salmon/tuna bowl. Came with 2 pops! Everything fresh and very tasty! read more

Nozomi Fusion Kitchen - Special with drinks! $29! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Delicious generous potions. We had the chicken sandwich and kolbi burger. Both were excellent. Yummy spicy sauce and wonderful soft bun. The chicken stayed remarkably crispy and crunchy. Friendly staff and very clean kitchen. Will definitely order from there again! read more