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    Nozomi

    4.9 (14 reviews)
    Closed 2:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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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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    I had been to Momoya on the Upper West Side before, but this was my first visit to the Chelsea…read morelocation. The atmosphere here was a bit more lively and crowded compared to the more relaxed vibe of the UWS spot. I enjoyed my meal even more this time around. I started with the beet salad, which was delicious and offered great value given the generous portion size. it featured sliced beets, arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts. I also had my eye on the hijiki soybean salad--which is a bit smaller and reportedly homemade--so I may try that next time, along with the warm mushroom salad which looked very tasty. The edamame was standard but served as a nice starter. For my main rolls, I chose the salmon avocado and the yellowtail scallion. Both were very fresh and definitely worth ordering again. The salmon avocado roll had a nice touch of sesame seeds on the rice, while the yellowtail scallion was prepared with the seaweed on the outside. My boyfriend's sushi entree looked excellent, so I am considering that or the sushi-sashimi combo for my next visit. The entrees provide a substantial amount of food, and I especially appreciate that they allow you to choose which roll comes with your meal.

    Came as a group of 5 around 7pm on a weeknight and seated fairly quickly. Ordered a bunch of apps…read moreto share and several rolls. The edamame dumplings and the crispy shrimp shumai were crowd favorites.

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    Sanyuu West

    Sanyuu West

    4.4
    (165 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    price - $87 per person pre tax…read more food - 5/5 service - 5/5 ambiance - 5/5 I got the chance to try out Sanyuu West for my birthday and I had such an amazing time! from the moment I stepped into the restaurant, the waiters were super sweet and attentive to my friend and I. the courses kept coming out and each piece was super tender and bursting with flavor! my favorite was definitely the uni, toro, and wagyu on milk bread course! I love how the flavors mix so well together, I felt like I was in heaven! the service was amazing, like the never left my water cup empty!!! (props to them) the ambiance inside was also super calm and vibey. overall, I had such an amazing time and I would love to go again soon

    Came for takeout and got the Salmon Set which includes 8 huuuuge salmon nigiri for $30. You'll…read moredefinitely want to share this one. The slices aren't thin, delicate, and melt-in-your-mouth as one usually gets in a sit down; they are extra thick, and I had to really bite down on some of the pieces. The rice was nicely seasoned and was cooked well + portions are also big to match those thiccccc salmon slices. To be honest, I was getting a little nauseated after 5 pieces, haha~ They were definitely delicious but I'd probably just eat 3 or 4 pieces and share with a friend! It was easy to text the number on the website and coordinate a pickup time, and the staff was friendly when I arrived. The restaurant is a little hard to find as the windows are blinded and the sign is a piece of paper on the door.

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    Konban

    4.4
    (475 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    Every dish was honestly very delicious!…read more Corn ribs -- good flavor and reminded me of elote Niku udon -- hand pulled noodles were indeed very good and the broth is very light, it also comes with a few chunks of beef that are very tender Mazemen -- also made with hand pulled noodles, not too saucy and mild spice, sweet and meaty flavors Pork loin katsu -- prob one of the best katsus ive had, it didnt taste greasy or heavy at all and the breading was light and crispy. The pork wasnt dry and was quite soft. I did wish it came with some rice or something bc it's only 5 pieces that goes by quickly. My mom and aunt also thought the food tasted good and they're generally pretty picky!

    I'm always on the search for good katsu and was looking forward to trying this spot! This is a bit…read moreof a belated review, but I'm glad to see that the standout dishes from my winter visit are still featured on their summer menu. 3 of us shared a few orders of their tenderloin ($18) and pork loin ($20) katsu, eggplant agebitashi ($18), sabazushi ($22), truffle rice, and niku udon ($24). The katsu was very, very moist on the inside, with a crispy batter that was so light it was almost flavorless. I honestly couldn't really tell the difference between the tenderloin and pork loin. Overall the dish had a very light flavor and I added quite a bit of sauce and wasabi. Some of the less memorable dishes were the eggplant agebitashi and truffle rice. The eggplant agebitashi tasted like a cross between an eggplant parm and a bolognese. The truffle rice had a very strong truffle flavor that ended up overpowering everything else in the dish. I thought the slices of raw button mushrooms were a little strange. I really enjoyed the sabazushi. The pieces of mackerel were thick and carried a lot of that characteristic mackerel oily flavor, but the oiliness was cut by enough vinegar to balance everything out. The niku udon was also a surprise hit. The noodles were wide, flat, super slurpy, and the broth carried a deep umami flavor. Overall, I had a pretty solid experience here.

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