This chance find has grown to be my preferred Japanese restaurant in Montreal: it is unpretentious, authentic, and most satisfying. It is named after the chef Nozomu Takeuchi's nickname.
Despite Nozy's unassuming facade, my frequent visits here have been without fail nothing short of exceptional. Every time, hospitable service was provided with affable ease. The simplicity of the dishes accentuates the strong points of Japanese cuisine: when fresh, ingredients need not be adulterated to excess. Hence, in my opinion, the piece de resistance of this restaurant is the succulent raw fish, be it salmon, otoro/maguro (tuna), or my personal favourite, uni (sea urchin).
For such a culinary delight, the price is more than reasonable. I wholeheartedly, recommend this place for lunch, brunch, and dinner. If they opened in the morning, I would even go for breakfast!