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    Nozomi

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed 12:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Elizabeth H.

    TLDR: such a good (filling) meal for a great deal. Necessary in the neighborhood, and a must visit if you love good sushi + Asian food. SETTING: smaller sushi bar with 12 seats in a nicely decorated space. I appreciated that it's not too tight so you're not sitting on top of each other. We came for dinner at 8pm on a Wednesday night. The ambiance is chill and calm, perfect for any kind of dinner whether a celebration or a casual weeknight meal. FOOD: for the first time after omakase, we left FULL. This isn't your traditional omakase but instead comes with different types of food including some noodles in an uni sauce that was amazing, and chawanmushi which was perfectly cooked and delicious. The sushi is also fresh and good quality topped with unique pairings like Vietnamese chimichuri SERVICE: the service was excellent. The head chef is very nice and engaging, and happy to talk about the food. VERDICT: I think this is a great addition to the neighborhood and not so prohibitively expensive you can't become a regular. We will be back!

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    Emily S.

    Nozomi is new in Williamsburg and definitely worth trying if you're looking for a unique dining experience and enjoy Japanese with a twist. I found the 12 courses to be perfectly paced, with some real stand outs. The dishes that weren't my favorite were still creative and I appreciated the presentation. I can tell the chef cares a lot about the quality of the food he's presenting and also the experience his diners' have. I can definitely say this was the first time I've had a piece of sushi with foie gras or a "burger" with such high quality meat. The yuzu cheesecake was perfect - the citrus cutting what often tends to be one note and heavy (for me cheesecake is usually worth a bite or two but this one I finished in its entirety). The interior is also quite nice and the seats comfortable, which matters when you're meant to enjoy a meal that runs about 1h45m. The chef and server were friendly, and I'm rooting for them to succeed! The only reason I reserve a star is because I think there's still some improvements that could be made. This is still an excellent meal and for the price point/what you get for it, I would absolutely return. I'm curious to see where this chef can go and how the menu can continue to evolve through the seasons.

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    Chung Moi P.

    The food is very high quality and the portion is just enough. Chef Max did explain at every dish/course what it is, and how the whole dish came together. The place is small, with about 15 seats. This gives it a more intimate vibe, if that's what you are going for. After the 12 course tasting menu, we also got the option to add on some sushi's, hand roll or repeat any of the previous course.

    Came here for the omakase and was seriously impressed. Pros: * Excellent quality fish, including dry-aged seafood (think dry-aged steak but seafood) * The noodle entrée was outstanding -- rich, balanced, and memorable * Dessert was a light, elegant cake that ended the meal on a high note Service: The staff explained every course in detail and gave thoughtful sake and drink recommendations that matched the sushi perfectly. This is the kind of omakase where you can tell a lot of care goes into both the food and the experience. Highly recommended for sushi lovers.

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    Chun C.

    This spot has quickly become one of my favorite hangouts with my besties! The food? Absolutely delicious. The drinks? Super unique and so good. Bonus points for the chef and servers being total eye candy (just saying ), and the owner is incredibly nice and welcoming. The whole place has such a great vibe--relaxed, fun, and perfect for a night out. Highly recommend--can't wait to come back!

    Elena V.

    Nozomi is a true Williamsburg gem. The 12-course omakase is flawless -- from the two delicate appetizers to the seven pieces of fresh, perfectly seasoned sushi, a crisp hand roll, a chef's signature main, and the most beautiful handcrafted dessert.

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    Great food, quick, and excellent service. Reasonably priced. Cool atmosphere. Would definitely return.

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    Great experience,amazing service, delicious food,friendly host, Affordable prices,highly recommended!

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    Great experience! Service is amazing, friendly host, delicious food. highly recommended

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
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