I don't know I was missing this sort of sushi in my life -- and I don't know JAC had a sushi place that could be like this. Everything we had was amazing - from the sushi, the nigiri, the drinks, the edamame, to the deserts. The spicy tuna was out of this world as was the poached pear dessert. Fresh ingredients, high quality fish, and amazing service. What more could you want? read more

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I love this place! You won't get another place for flavor and fresh fish, the romantic ambiance then Norikase. Everything is very good. This is my third time here and it has never disappointed me. read more

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Wifey n I decided to try this place for date night and IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT! From the moment we walked in to the moment we left was top notch! The vibe was very chill and aesthetically pleasing Our server Micheal was the best, very knowledgable of the menu and had some great recommendations Everything we ordered was so good, from the drinks to the apps to our main courses.. the surf and turf literally melted in your mouth The king crab rice was very seasoned and flavorful Pork belly was tender and juicy nice flavor as well Cucumber salad was delicious Drinks were nice and strong Will definitely be adding this to our list of fave places to dine. read more

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MY NEW FAVORITE SPOT! Micheal made the experience! Reason for visiting: Date Night Day & Time: 6-9:30pm on Friday Party of: 2 Reservations: YES! Reserve before you go! Order Type: Dine-in Waiter: MICHEAL!!!!! He had great recommendations and made the experience the absolute best! Service: Friendly, attentive, and fast. The all work together there and they make sure your table is cleared of anything that is empty. Ambiance: a vibe! We were in the back area which was very intimate. Some low nights and a little music has definitely set the mood. Food Order: -Appetizer: surf and turf roll: DELICIOUS AS IS! Cucumber salad: average but good -Drink: French 75: my go to and it didn't disappoint, espresso martini: very good, don't break my heart: sweet and tasty -Entree: king crab clay pot rice: SOOOOOOO YUMMY, Pork Belly: Very good Extras: Portion Size: all of this was shareable Conclusion: If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would. Micheal was so attentive and spot on with his recommendations. The surf and turf roll had waygu that was so tender and buttery. The king crab rice also just melted in your mouth and the pork belly was a great choice as well, it was so flavorful. The prices are expensive but the experience and food is worth every dollar. Also worthy to note that there is a 20% service fee but we ended up tipping anyways because it was the best dining experience that I have had in Jax. We will be going back. They also have a great happy hour menu too and the place is photo friendly for the content creators! This is Ty Approved and I will be recommending this place to others! Thanks again Micheal and see you again soon! read more

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This is one of my favorite sushi experiences in Jacksonville. The atmosphere reminds me of a sushi restaurant you could find in New York, and has a nice dim lighting, perfect for a date night. My favorite sushi roll was the Luxury roll, that tasted so fresh, the salmon was the perfect texture that wasn't too soft, and had a good balance of flavors. I love when my sushi tastes refreshing, which is how'd I'd describe the luxury roll. The surf & turf roll was my second favorite, the wagyu was delicious and you could taste each ingredient that made up the roll. The cocktails were adorable! I recommend the Don't Break My Heart cocktail, which has notes of Yuzu, lychee and cranberry. They're also in cute shaped glasses. Shoutout to pastry chef Tina who made our Tiramisu! It was light and delicious, she perfected my favorite dessert. 10/10!! read more

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We went to Norikase for the Omakase 17 course experience. It was absolutely magnificent! The 2 chefs were so awesome! They were so personable and talked with us all and explained so much. Getting to watch them prepare the food was great. Everything was fresh and tasted so good! My husband and a family member each did a couple flights of Japanese whiskey. They both really enjoyed the selections. The service, food and ambiance were all perfect. Highly recommend booking this experience. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Good food but service at the bar was not so good. They automatically charge 20% gratuity which is totally fine. But that shouldn't excuse poor service. I got a drink, it was way too sweet so I politely asked to fix it. Bartender added cranberry juice and then up-charged me for the added juice. It was still too sweet so didn't drink it. When you leave a drink full, usually a good server would ask if it is ok and see if they can fix it. Instead in this instance they up-charged me and added a 20% tip on top of it. In any other restaurant they would've take the drink out of the bill. This may be one off instance but nonetheless it has to be pointed out with the hope the restaurant will not repeat that for other customers. Food was good. Nothing to die for but for JAX standards it is pretty good. Also pricey by JAX standards too. FL food is so cheap compared to where I usually travel in the US (East and West coast). read more

What a treat to be treated. From the moment walking in to Norikase it was love at first sight. Arriving a bit early for our Omakase Tasting we bellied up to the bar. Ordered a drink and enjoyed the fire show from a far. The time finally came and we were escorted to the private Omakase Sushi Bar. Six strangers my son and I were greeted with a welcome cocktail and delicious oyster. Then the magic and deliciousness began. For the next 2 hours our tongues danced with delightful sushi delicacies. It was magic! The Master Sushi Chef and his assistant were entertaining and talented. I highly recommend this treat to everyone. Pics included but names I forgot. read more

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Okay, I never leave 5-star reviews. I'm the type of person who will give four stars to a cloud for being "a little too fluffy." But Norikase? This place broke me. I'm emotionally and spiritually unprepared for how GOOD it is. We came here to celebrate a birthday and did the tasting menu, which honestly felt less like dinner and more like a Michelin-starred fever dream. Now, here's the kicker: we just had sushi in JAPAN. Actual Japan. Land of sushi perfection. But after Norikase, we found ourselves saying, "Remember Norikase?"--like it was a long-lost love we met on a mountaintop and never got over. The atmosphere? Sleek. Intimate. Mysterious. It's like the secret underground sushi lair Batman would go to on his day off. Service? Impeccable. The chef even made us feel cool, which is no easy task (we're not cool). Norikase isn't just a restaurant--it's an experience. A life event. A "cancel your plans and book a res" level experience. If I could give it six stars, I would. But then I'd have to update my cloud rating, and I'm not ready for that. read more

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Everything was incredible! The vibe, the food, the service, the decor - literally everything was amazing! We did just the regular menu but plan to go back for the Omakase! read more

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Norikase serves various handrolls, but that alone won't fill us up so after seeing their new kitchen menu items, my wife and I decided it's time to have dinner here. We pretty much know what each of us will order. Once seated, we put in our cocktails. I ordered the birdie drink (chisai tori) because it's cute and my wife ordered the Japanese Negroni which we enjoyed. But when it's time to order our Mains, our server informed us that the kitchen is out of commission. Wow! Now, we're stuck on ordering sushi. Went ahead and ordered the Golden California roll, the Surf and Turf roll, and an Ebi handroll. Pricey! We had to stop there for now. We will visit again when their kitchen is up and running and revise my review. Going to stop by Chickfila on our way home. read more

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I went in a group of 4 to Norikase to experience the 17 Course Chef's Tasting Omikase. We were taken to the back of the restaurant where the ambiance is much quieter and seated at the private bar there. This was a special occasion for my sister's 19th birthday, and it was absolutely memorable. It requires a reservation to be a part of the 17 Course Tasting, at $175 per person. This is a fairly steep price, although I didn't feel at any point like were missing out on anything. My only complaint is that my fiancé was supposed to attend as well, but fell ill right beforehand, so we were unable to receive a refund for his seat despite being told on the phone that was possible. We did receive a $175 drink/food credit to make up for it though. I think it was just communicated poorly. The chef was preparing the food (honestly more like art) in front of us with another two people there to support him, and a waitress that attended to us regularly to ensure we had refills without asking and if we wanted to order additional food, we could. From what I understand, the tasting menu changes every night, but the one constant is the chef's pride: the Chilean Seabass garnished with pickled eggplant and an edible flower. This was the most tender, beautifully cooked piece of fish I've ever had the pleasure of eating. I took my time to enjoy the way the flavors mixed, and was thoroughly disappointed when the experience was over. The menu was extensive so I'll post a screenshot of the notes I managed to make along with the photos, but I think that the food was amazing quality, prepared beautifully, and tasted great. I'm a pretty picky eater, but enjoyed every item there. read more

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Great arrive. Beautiful atmosphere and amazing sushi. Out party also tried the ribeye and said it was one of the best steaks they've ever had. read more

Norikase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Just finished up eating my first two rolls here. I get Sushin when traveling because my wife isn't into it. This place is exceptional. I had the Drama Queen and Hamachi Hustler rolls. Very good. Great service and vibe, too. Highly recommend. read more

What can I say... this place is EXCEPTIONAL.. The food was so fresh. I cannot emphasize how fresh everything was. It was a whole experience. Drinks... so good. There is NO complaints. Most importantly... our server Alex. He was so attentive and explained everything so well. I cannot suggest a better service for this experience. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you Norikase & thank you Alex! read more

Celebrated my bday there and I was treated to the Omakase experience. Each course was mind altering delicious and it was magic watching the chefs do their thing. My only critique was that I had the sake pairing and the timing was off. He poured it much too late after the dish it was supposed to be paired with. There was also a large party happening outside and every time someone came and went through the door, it brought in freezing winds. Besides that, I thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. The chef was very personable and you could feel his love for the food he was putting out. I would definitely go again! Maybe to try their 17 course or just trying their regular dinner menu. read more

Norikase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Date night at @nori_kase highlighting their Kanpai Hour (Happy Hour) Indulging in exquisite sushi and drinks - where every bite is a taste of happiness, every sip a moment to savor. Served exclusively at the cocktail bar Tuesday - Friday from 5-7pm and Reservations are highly Recommended! We got to try lots of delicious dishes & drinks from the Kanpai Happy Hour Menu: Wagyu Gyoza, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Spicy Tuna Roll, Truffle Maitake Mushrooms.The drinks were expertly crafted by @TokyoMorena- a work of art and so tasty! My favorite was the SHI-SO ROSIE - with lychee | shiso rose water | raspberry | cranberry, lemon and KORI - with white sugar cane | mint cilantro | lime I soda Another highlight from our dining experience was the quality of food & service was so exceptionally impressive. We also tried a few items from the regular menu and My fave was the SURF + TURF Sushi roll with japanese wagyu | shrimp tempura | white truffle asparagus caramelzed onion and the king clay pot trumpet mushroom okra, string beans was delicious. Loved the beautiful ambience and @elena_ohlander special mural for their patio, you guys have to check it out! It's just so beautiful and reinforces their vision for the customers and community. We will definitely be going back to experience an omakase. read more

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This is my very favorite place in Jacksonville!.. I booked the 17 course Omakase and was not disappointed at all.Everyone was so involved in the experience.Chef Akira telling us about releasing the umami and being very hands on explaining the courses.Tasting the quality of each course and watching them being prepared we all just fell in love.Chef will be releasing a fall menu as well.I will be keeping an eye out for that.We were warned the experience on the restaurant side and private dining side is completely different.They were absolutely right!.. we asked for drink menus, water and napkins after waiting 20 mins.We received the menus & napkins no water after 35 minutes we cut of losses and left.So just book the Omakase that's where all the love is read more

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This was my second visit to Norikase and it was just as good as the first visit! Seated promptly. Great service. Melt in your mouth sushi. I'm already dying to go back. They offer both the tasting menu and ordering Al la cart. Service 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Food 10/10 Cocktails 10/10 Decor 10/10 Looking forward to the next time I can go! read more

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Ah, I love this place! The omakase experience is absolutely incredible. 17 courses of beautiful raw fish with flavors that I've never tasted before!! I enjoyed a cocktail before heading back to the omakase bar. Their menu changes seasonally, and I already want to go back. Their happy hour at the bar also looks awesome and I know they do a special discount day on oysters and bubbles. That is on my radar! Back to the omakase tasting...Service by Emily was fabulous. I felt like I was on Chef's Table watching Chef Akira work his magic. This was my first time trying brown butter uni on a fresh scallop. HEAVEN! Literally melted in my mouth like butter. Another highlight was the toro tuna belly. We finished with mango cheesecake and were officially in a food coma. You have to book this special experience in advance, so be sure to plan ahead. 10 star experience. I also attended their first dj / wine night and had a fun time, although was disappointed in the food offered. When you think Norikase sushi, you think over the top beautiful colorful fresh sushi. I am sad to say the basic rolls served were absolutely not Norikase quality. Unlimited wine included in the ticket was great, but I would eat before attending next time. read more

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My husband and I have done the Omakase 17 course experience four or five times here. It is by far our favorite date night experience in Jacksonville. But last night on a whim, we decided that we wanted some sashimi and Nigiri. Being last minute the tasting experience was full, so we got a table in the main dining room. And honestly, wow. They don't miss. Everything was just as good and fresh as it would have been in the Omakase room. Also wanted to say a special bravo to the bartending manager who really has made such a special menu. And thank you to the restaurant manager who was running circles around the floor all night making sure each experience was special. read more

Quick summary: good food, okay service, food delays, and enough errors that we wouldn't return again. We made reservations for my husband's birthday dinner on Saturday night. We got there at 5:45 for 6 pm reservations and they told us we would have to wait for our table. We sit at the bar and get cocktails. We are pleasantly surprised to see happy hour so we get bees knees and French 75 both were great. We were offered an edamame and I was like I didn't order but we will eat it. I at first thought they brought it to us for the wait for our table. She said no it's only if you ordered it. It was 6:07 and no sign of being seated so we order another cocktail and we say we will close out so we can tip out. Bartender says they like you to close out anyway because it gets confusing for waiters. So we hand over a credit card and then we see the bill and we are charged $30 for food we don't eat. Get it refunded no big deal but at this point we are told we can be seated so we are delayed in seating. Trying to figure out how to write total and tip in new bill without correct price being listed. We get seated and it takes awhile for anyone to come to table. We do get waters and have someone else put in crudo and edamame for us. We get the edamame brought to us and eventually our drinks we paid for at the bar. Awhile after the edamame comes the truffle mushrooms which were wonderful. The murikase cocktail was great. We got the king crab pot rice and it was okay: I had crab shell in mine I had to remove from my mouth. Not worth $38 or whatever it was having had fresh king crab from Alaska this summer. Not a lot of king crab was in the actual pot. Wouldn't order again. Then we get the dream roll, it was good, but I have had better jalapeno and tuna rolls. The waitress asked if we wanted ginger and wasabi before she took our order and my husband said yes-spoiler alert, we didn't get it. Next dish was the popping rice crudo dish-excellent would have two servings just of that. Then we had the hamachi-good dish but not a great dish. My husband and I at this point from having great cocktails at the bar talking about coming back for omakase menu to maybe just coming back for happy hour after issues. We were surprised the cold dishes-crudo was served to us last. Had a manager person ask if we were celebrating when husband was in bathroom and I said my husbands birthday also noted on reservations made online. Nothing was said or done for him entire night(not a big deal but a happy birthday would have been nice). Then we get the bill- we are charged for additional food we didn't get and drinks we already paid for at the bar- an overcharge of around $75. The waitress came back and was like I didn't think that was right. It took around 10 minutes to get a corrected bill and then brings it to us and says they are still checking to make sure we paid for our drinks at the bar. We lay down a credit card seeing the bill is correct, and we still wait another 10 minutes for it to be picked up. During this time my husband goes to the bathroom and says the urinals are overflowing and got on his shoes. By the time we left, we decided we wouldn't return. Sadly this place has great cocktails, excellent mushrooms, and the popping hamachi was wonderful. However, delayed seating, delayed food service, crab shell, incorrectly billed twice, was enough to detour us from returning again. It took over 2 hours and 15 minutes and we ordered everything as soon as we had a waitress come to the table. All the delays and errors caused us to text our babysitter to see if she could stay longer. I'm honestly wondering if I'll have to dispute credit card charges in the next week. read more

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Date night at Norikase! Norikase is a true gem in the world of Japanese cuisine. This modern Omakase & Sushi bar combines the elegance of traditional Japanese flavors with a contemporary twist that's sure to leave your taste buds enchanted. The Happy Hour with its signature drinks is a delightful way to start your dining experience. Their high-end Sushi is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of their chefs, creating mouth-watering signature Sushi rolls that are simply irresistible. What sets Norikase apart is not just the incredible food but the ambiance too. The artful decor and energetic vibes make dining here a memorable experience. With plenty of parking available, it's convenient to enjoy this culinary haven. But the standout feature is their impeccable service. The friendly staff go the extra mile, and with each dish, they take the time to describe it in detail, enhancing your appreciation of the culinary journey. Norikase is a must-visit for anyone looking to savor Japanese food in an elevated and intimate setting. Date night at @nori_kase highlighting their Kanpai Hour (Happy Hour) exclusively at the cocktail bar Tuesday - Friday from 5-7 pm and Reservations are highly Recommended! We got to try lots of delicious Japanese dishes like: * Wagyu Gyoza * Garlic Butter Edemame * Crispy Brussel Sprouts * Spicy Tuna Roll * Yuzu Diver Scallops * Truffle Maitake Mushrooms * White Tiger Prawn Drinks: SHI-SO ROSIE Beach Sake lychee | shiso rose water | raspberry | cranberry \ lemon KORI - white sugar cane | mint cilantro | lime I soda SURF + TURF - japanese as wagyu | shrimp tempura | white truffle asparagus caramelzed onion KING CRAB CLAY POT RICE - king trumpet mushroom Okra, string beans egg ama ponzu YUZU DIVER SCALLOPS - mushroom sea beans vuzu foam BLACK TIGER PRAWN - smoked gouda polenta cake dash jam poached egg. We were in food NIRVANA. read more

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Really good sushi but ridiculously overpriced. No sushi restaurant in Jax should charge more than high end LA and NYC sushi. And stop with the auto gratuity...it's counter to ensuring staff does a good job. If the server is good then trust your customers will tip them. read more

Sat at the bar, bartenders were not engaging, they didn't understand their own menu and had to be called several times to make drinks and provide service. The sushi was decent but not worth the $200 tab we had for poor service. We will not visit again! read more

My partner and I visited last Saturday for our 12-year anniversary. I was looking around and couldn't believe that I had not seen this particular sushi restaurant before. The pictures made this location look elegant and the food and drinks were at a premier level. I made a reservation and the staff had everything ready within minutes once we arrived. We got started with a couple of tequila cocktails which were perfectly balanced and just started picking things off the menu to try. Not one item we had chosen was below five stars. The sashimi and sushi was next level along with a couple of the cooked tapas that we had tried. I really have been trying to find a sushi place that performed at this level and I'm happy to have finally found it here in Jacksonville. A couple of things that I didn't prefer at this price point was that our waitress was a little new and the ambiance of this location can fool you a little bit when you look at the pictures. This place is still in a strip and there are a lot of windows. At the time we went which was around 6:00 at night the sun shines right in to the windows and it can be a little unpleasant depending on where you're sitting. I'm sure when it's completely dark the lighting in this place really does wonders for the ambience but until then it leaves something to be desired. It's not enough to take it down a star because the food and drinks were so incredible but it made me feel like that there was some room for improvement. These are excellent dishes that are being provided with prices that reflect that but you want everything to completely exceed your expectations when you're paying these prices including the wait staff and the ambience. That's not to say I won't be back because I certainly will. I want to try one of their Omakase dinners one of these days because that seems like a really wonderfully unique experience that I haven't had yet. read more

Norikase - Coconut king Salmon on left and Ebi Koginon right. X marks the spot and Nori margherita are the drinks. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Drinks 10/10 and Food 10/10 Everything on the menus is tasty and delicious. It's very flavorful, restaurant food and drinks quality reminds me of New York. Never a disappointment! read more

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This restaurant is beautiful and so eloquently decorated. The hostess and other staff are so friendly and accommodating. The hostess assisted with suggesting plates to try. I was a little disappointed as they were out of several items and no longer serve their oysters or hand rolls. All of the dishes we tried were fantastic and a great combination of flavors. Would love to see the oysters come back and try again when they aren't out of certain items. read more

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Stepping into Norikase you will think you are no longer in Jacksonville. More like an upscale city bar. It's adorable and service is amazing. We had Mimi and she was wonderful and attentive. See my photos for some of the food we had on kanpai "happy" hour. The food was exceptional, with the exception of the cucumber salad! Well worth happy hour prices which last from 5-7pm Tuesday through Saturday. You don't have to sit in a certain area to get happy hour either. My friend liked her French 75s. If we weren't going to a movie right after and having popcorn, I would have had more food. We'll be back soon! read more

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Service, ambiance and company was 5 stars. We got there around happy hour so enjoyed a few cocktails ahead of dinner. We ordered a number of things including a roll, black tiger prawn, king crab clay pot rice, fish, and 2 desserts. Everything was flavorful and everyone enjoyed their meals, but a few people left hungry. Portions are on the smaller side while prices seemed a bit high. We enjoyed the night, nonetheless. read more

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Great vibes food was excellent will be back soon very close to everything bring a friend

Place is a rip off. You order one thing and get something else. They charge you twice then put their own tip on the bill! Waiver was a complete joke. J Cody read more

Norikase is a modern Japanese cocktail bar and restaurant and now with the Omakase bar hidden around back, it serves as a speakeasy as well. I've been to Norikase a few times before since they opened in 2021 and at the time is was only the small Omakase area and an outdoor patio area. They've now expanded into a full restaurant and bar and the improvements are exquisite. When I first walked in and sat down, I felt like I was in a completely new city. The fact that their decor is in my favorite color scheme was an added bonus! Additionally, the open dining space with views of the kitchen and sushi station is always a plus! The vibes were immaculate and based off my memory of what I've enjoyed there in the past, I knew my dinner would be an absolute treat. The staff at Norikase was gracious to start us off with a complimentary glass of champagne. For starters, we asked our server for recommendations and he told us about the Brown Butter Shima Aji. Honestly, he had me at "Brown Butter" but this dish was incredible! It's made with Japanese striped jack, green tea ponzu, Maitake mushrooms, and a brown butter emulsion. The flavors worked beautifully together! I really enjoyed the brown butter and how it complimented the flavors of the entire dish! I would definitely order this again the next time I visit. I love shishito peppers so it was a no-brainer to order the charred shishito peppers as a starter as well. Some of the peppers were hot and some were more on the sweeter side so it was fun not knowing which one you were going to bite into. I was also a little mesmerized with the Katsoubushi throughout the dish. Katsoubushi is thinly sliced, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna and when on a hot dish, the way it moves makes it appear as if it's still living. You'll have to head over to my IG reel here to see what I mean. Nonetheless, it was a delicious starter. So, 9 times out of 10 if oysters are on the menu, I'm going to want to give them a try! We ordered the seasonal oysters that came 4 different ways; with a cucumber mignonette, ponzo, lemongrass coconut foam, and ikura. All of them were super fresh with a subtle flavor from the ocean. My favorite was the Ikura. I loved the saltiness from the salmon caviar. For our main entrees, we immediately went with the Surf and Turf Roll! Another no brainer! Just check out what was in it: Japanese a5 Wagyu, shrimp tempura, white truffle aioli, grilled asparagus, crispy shallots, and house made eel sauce. How could anyone pass this up!?! I know I'll be ordering this every time I dine in Norikase from now on! Our server also recommended the Great White Roll which was really good. It was made with Hokkaido scallop, hamachi, yuzu marmalade, avocado, honey wasabi aioli, and bubu arare which added nice crunch. Another amazing flavor combination! We tried several different cocktails that were delicious and refreshing! They included "Spritz Up Your Life" made with Aperol, elderflower, lemon and bubbles. The drink pictured here is "Don't Break My Heart" made with Nikka Japanese vodka, yuzu, lychee, strawberry, raspberry, and cranberry. It was my favorite! We also indulged in a sake flight and dinner shot with our server and chatted for another hour or so! The mood was so chill we didn't want to leave! Norikase has always been a vibe and with the new expansion, I can see it being a heavily sought out restaurant to dine in. From the ambiance to the service, to the food and beverages, my overall experience was top tier. If you're ever in the mood for quality sushi, a quality happy hour, or an exquisite Omakase experience, Norikase will be my recommendation! read more

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Went with two other couples. Total costs over $3k. So be aware. Cool place for drinks, apps, music and a lady that plays with fire. But in this economy it's not worth it to me. Service was great. The sushi was sushi. The chicken was chicken. The drinks were drinks. Again, cool vibe and atmosphere as if you're not in Jacksonville...but you are. Wish I would have taken pics to share and convey my points, but I was with others and wanted to be respectful of their company. read more

Norikase is known for the omakase experience which is excellent give the price for it. However, during this trip I want to highlight the ala carte menu that we enjoyed in this place. For starters, we had Brussels Spouts which is crispy and savory. Karage chicken, truffle mushrooms and edamame were delicious and seasoned well. We ordered the surf and turf and aburi sake roll which I prefer the surf and turf better give it has the crunchy shrimp tempura inside and wagyu beef on top with truffles. Both rolls are amazing still. For main entree, we had sea bass which melts in your mouth, prawns with polenta and eggs on top, rib eye, duck and king crab clay pot. I cannot decide which dish is the best but I would order all of them again. The duck might be my least favorite of those since it was a little gamey. As for the drinks, do not skip ordering the lychee martini which is very refreshing and the dessert shots to end the day. The staff were very attentive and they provided everything we needed. The food service was fast. The overall ambiance is good for socializing since the place was not crowded and noisy. We really enjoyed our dinner with the girls. read more

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Elegantly decorated place, beautifully plated food, and wonderfully detailed descriptions made this omakase meal absolutely delightful. We started with an oyster followed by a striped bass soup and uni with cucumber gelee. The first few dishes were rounded out by salmon carpaccio and white miso cod. A delicious homemade coconut sorbet cleansed our palate. After these bites, I was really looking forward to the full meal. The next several sashimi courses were good but I thought that they became a bit repetitive with multiple preparations of striped bass and tuna. I really enjoyed the soft shell crab roll which was wrapped in nori and the wagyu with truffle. Our meal ended with a Thai tea creme brûlée, which was just ok. Compared to other Thai tea creme brûlées that I've had, aside from the caramelized top, this one didn't remind me of the actual drink. Overall, we had a really nice dining experience but I thought the value wasn't as great as I had expected it to be given the price of the meal. Would I come again? Perhaps, but I likely would not do the Omakase meal next time. read more

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This was probably the best dining experience of my life. The omakase here compares to big city omakase (I live in Chicago). The 5 starter non-nigiri dishes were my favorite - so creative! The chef was kind enough to accommodate my oyster allergy by giving me a substitute. He stated that the menu here changes every season, so I will most definitely be returning sometime in the summer when I am visiting Jax again. This place was definitely worth the price tag - everything was divine and unique, i felt comfortably full, and the ambiance was swanky. Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you! read more

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I'm obsessed with their Happy hour! No interventions and do not send help please!!! Bradley, Justin, Mike...the entire Staff makes me feel so special when I visit. Every single experience is magical! The ambiance is MY FAVORITE of anywhere right now! As usual I can't complain about the food *chef's kiss* ! They pride themselves on quality and if you have the palate you TASTE IT! Look forward to many more happy hours and time spent! EAT..DRINK..AND BE MERRY WORLD! ...Until next time!!! read more

Norikase - Bubbles(Happy Hour) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Amazing unique experience. If you're skeptical I suggest attending the Wednesday 12 course, it's a great introduction to the experience. There's only 12 seats at the bar for the chefs experience and the reservations go quick! Tip: the reservations are pay up front plus taxes and tip. Drinks are extra once you arrive read more

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Just impossibly good. This is not a restaurant where we could come weekly or even monthly. For me and my wife having the 17-course omakase, with a couple drinks each and tax/tip, it was roughly $450. That's serious money. But it is worth every penny. And people who dropping similar money at Cowford or Ruth's Chris have no idea what they're missing out on. The service is impeccable. The cocktails are fantastic, and surprisingly well-priced compared to the wine by the glass (there is a deep list of beers too). But the food is just kind-blowing. I'd estimate there were maybe seven cooked courses, and ten sushi pieces (with mango cheesecake at the end). It started with probably the best miso soup I've ever had, laced with pork. There was an asparagus purée with uni and Japanese scallop, a sweet and sour snapper, and a black miso cod. All fantastic. The raw course were straight down the line the best sushi I've ever had. It progressed from lighter to heavier, from kampachi and snapper to finishing with chutoro (medium fatty tuna), otoro (the fattiest tuna belly), and a slice of A5 wagyu strip loin sushi. Sitting at the counter was such a fun experience, watching the chefs put true concentration and precision into their dishes. This is an unbelievable dining experience and we are honestly blessed to have it here in Jax. The next time you're thinking about a special occasion dinner, do not hesitate - book Norikase and get excited. read more

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