Restaurant Nozy offers a Japanese menu, Teishoku style, which includes several smaller dishes, such as miso soup, rice and seasonal side dish, and main dish.
Nozy is praised as an authentic Japanese spot in Montreal with exceptionally fresh sashimi, standout uni, perfectly cooked unagi, and well balanced chirashi and dons, all served in a warm, intimate, unpretentious setting that many reviewers compare to dining in Japan. The kitchen is noted for strong technique and thoughtful preparation, with high quality ingredients and good value for the price, and the ambience is described as chic yet relaxed. A few visits mention slower or inattentive service, occasional miscommunication about omakase or uni availability, and certain dishes that don’t meet expectations, but the consensus remains that Nozy is among the best Japanese options in Montreal and well worth a visit, albeit with some variability from visit to visit.
When booking through Opentable, i was given the option of standard reservation or omakase reservation. I chose the standard reservation, so i was thrown off when we were told once seated that they were only serving the omakase course tonight. The table next to us had the same mix up & decided to leave to eat elsewhere. Hoping they can resolve this issue with the booking system to avoid confusion in the future.
Food was great, & the decor was nice, although pricier than the old location
A perfect date night out!! Everything is incredibly delicious & fresh! Can't stop thinking about it & can't wait to go back! our total came to 130 for two people & i think the price was absolutely reasonable considering the quality & freshness of what we ate! The service was quick & kind despite the restaurant being full! the omakase was so tasty, the way sushi was absolutely incredible & bluefish tuna was out of this world! the sesame ice cream was decadent & a perfect way to end the meal! we will definitely be back!!
Oct 24, 2025
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When you want sashimi/sushi in Montreal, you only have 3 choices: take out counters, uber expensive omakase or those all you can eat places of dubious quality. So a place like Nozy is pretty rare, as it's good quality at affordable prices, served without pretentiousness in a simple, family style environment.
We had the mixed appetizer plate & sashimi plate. Everything was excellent. Good cocktails too.
Service was friendly, if a bit slow.
It's unfortunate that they are moving to another neighborhood...
Went there recently for the omakase & enjoyed it. Sea urchin, tataki, & sashimi so fresh! Not a fan of the oyster that day though. I wish there had been a few more pieces of sashimi/tataki/sushi, didn't drink all the 3 types of sake. COD in miso tastes just the right amount of sweetness & flaky & tenderness. Beef tenderloin is pretty delicious too, the wasabi adds a special taste. Never a fan of curry but loved the curry & the texture of rice is just so right. The mochi dessert is really amazing, orange wrapped in mochi & a thin layer of sweet beans paste, such a refreshing/juicy complexe of flavour & texture!! Omakase is a fixed menu & everybody get same dishes, but it would be nice if possible to change/switch a little bit according to preference.
Came here several times throughout the years & always liked their seafood options. I tried the omakase recently & it had a wide variety of fresh seafood such as uni, snow crab & scallops.
Nozy is a hidden gem that brings high-quality Japanese cuisine to Montreal without the hefty omakase price tag. Whether you're a sushi connoisseur or looking to explore creative Japanese flavors, this spot is worth a visit!
Feb 28, 2025
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Tried their omakase. The dishes were fresh & great portions as well especially the amberjack with ponzu was 10/10. Only down part I would say the lighting of the place would be more cozy maybe add little candle on the table & the bathroom too
Nozy, ce n'est pas qu'un restaurant, c'est une expérience culinaire japonaise authentique. Avec le chef Nozomu Takeuchi aux commandes, on ne peut que se laisser transporter dans ce voyage au coeur du Japon. L'expérience Omakase (choix du chef) peut sembler dispendieuse pour certain, mais le 13 services accompagné de saké pendant ce deux heures vous le fera oublier rapidement. Des délices passant par le sashimi, des soupes, des viandes, des mets typiquement japonais, chaque bouchée est un orgasme en bouche. Coup de coeur sur la morue noire ❤️ Les plats varient en fonction des produits de saison. Le chef est un artiste qui saura vous transporter dans son pays d'origine. Le seul point triste de l'expérience, c'est qu'elle doit se terminer! Un coup de coeur & une expérience à renouveler encore & encore!
The restaurant is small & cozy. One of the few places where you can actually hear your dining companions. Reservations are a must. The service was excellent. She was helpful, knew the menu & attentive. This is not a sushi restaurant but serves fresh Japanese food. Everything on the menu looked appealing. We ordered more food than necessary but it was so good, we ate everything. The one thing that I would skip is the potato croquettes. They were good but felt out of place with the rest of the menu. Starters: the beef tataki sauce was good; the beef was a bit chewy. The flavor of the yakatori was really good. The five pc omakase starter is very worth the $20. So good! The Karaage chicken was perfectly fried. Mains: The Take Kago is really good if you wanted a bit of everything. It was well explained & nicely presented. The Unagi Don was delicious, the eel very well prepared. The seafood platter was fresh. The oysters were delightful. Note: some dishes from the Omakase starter were also in the Take Kago. Maybe ask what is in each before ordering if you want a bit more variety. We all had beverages (non achohlic) & they were refreshing. Perfect for a hot summer. Desserts. Oh my. We ordered an assortment & it was all wonderful. My favorite was the yuzu sorbet.
Aug 5, 2024
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I finally tried the omakase menu. It was very extensive with a lot of different flavours. Maybe too many flavours for one evening. It was good but not extraordinary. The service for the omakase is long, about 2h. The 13-dish menu comes with unlimited sake (Masumi Shiro white, Yukiotoko Junmai, Ippaku Suisei tokubetsu junmai, Dewa no Yuki kimoto junmai). It was a good experience; however, I prefer choosing from their regular menu what I like to eat. I have been here many times for dinner & really like their sashimi. I recommend this restaurant but you can skip the omakase. This place is small & can get really busy so I recommend reserving ahead.
Price of a Michelin, quality of a gas station. Sashimi was fishy (in the bad way). One piece of tuna had a long vein attached & the blood was utterly disgusting. Not to mention other annoying details like sticky bowls, hot rice (), cheap sweet sauce, etc. Okay, I've had both high-end omakase & grocery store sushi, & Nozy's food definitely sits on the lower end of the spectrum. I can only say that I'm glad that I did not have the omakase here, because it's ridiculous that a place like this dare to offer people omakase. Maybe they hire chefs from other places just to survive their Saturday nights, haha. I rarely leave reviews because most places have ratings that are justified, or at least informative, in one way or another. But the reviews for this place are very misleading. In summary, if you're a sashimi fan, avoid this place.
Price was 150$ per person for the omakase & you can drink as much as you want to try different sake with the multitude of course. The restaurant is pretty small so be sure to book if you want to eat there. Good japanese food that impressed me. It also filled me up pretty well. Since the restaurant is pretty small, the food comes out at the same time for everybody.
Apr 23, 2024
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I recently tried the Omakase experience, & while it introduced me to new flavors, overall, it was just okay-nothing particularly special. Despite tasting some unique dishes, the bill was surprisingly over $200, which felt excessive. While the food was good, it didn't quite justify the high price tag. The restaurant itself is quite small, accommodating only a few customers at a time, so it's not ideal for group outings but more suited for intimate dates. On the positive side, the chef was very friendly, & I appreciate supporting local restaurants.
This is honestly one of, if not, my favourite restaurant in Montreal. I went a few times already & it never disappoints. Their Omakase experience was amazing & a really good value considering the sake degustation. I wouldn't necessarily come just for the atmosphere or the service, but the food & quality of the seafood is the star here
Ordered the chirashi bowl for two. Everything was fresh & relish. Totoro tummy, uni, eels, salmon & the rice was all so flavourful! ---- Update 10/2023 I did not go back to that restaurant since the pandemic. Decided to try their Omakase that they serve during the weekend. The ingredients were amazingly fresh & I would definitely recommend to go for their all you can drink menu as well. Pricing was a bit expensive but worth the experience. If you're craving for some fresh Japanese seafood dishes, it is definitely worth going.
Went for the 14 course omakase. Was disappointed in the lack of fish & quality for the substantial price. The unlimited alcohol included would normally be expensive but was not a good trade for the quality of the food. Was really trying to like this restaurant but left feeling shortchanged.
We went to the Omakase night on Saturday evening.
Everything was delicious & portions were quite generous. They had several Sake options available that were included in the price.
A heartfelt recommendation �
