Omakase Menu at Norikase
Jacksonville’s Premier Omakase Experience
The Norikase menu is a chef-curated omakase menu crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients and served one course at a time in an intimate setting.
A Seasonal Omakase Menu, Curated with Fresh Selections
The Norikase omakase menu evolves with the seasons, featuring carefully sourced seafood and premium ingredients. Each visit offers a refined Japanese tasting experience in Jacksonville, guided entirely by the chef and designed to highlight quality, technique, and balance.
Omakase Menu
Experience a seasonal omakase menu built on premium ingredients and precise technique. Each course highlights balance in flavor and texture. The menu changes every season, so each visit is different.
BEGINNINGS
Light starters designed to open the palate. A mix of warm and cold dishes that highlight simple flavors, quality ingredients, and clean execution.
9 Edemame [v]
garlic butter | spicy +1
15 YASAI SALAD [V]
mango | avocado | cucumber | tomatoes umeboshi vinaigrette
6 MISO SOUP tofu | chives
20 YUZU TEMPURA SHRIMP
pickled jalapeños | yuzu pepper aioli
16 KARAAGE
japanese chicken | pickled red onion
16 CRISPY CALAMARI umakara | scallion
16 HAMACHI KAMA
scallion yuzu verde | thai chili emulsion burnt corn husk oil
24 A5 WAGYU GYOZA
black garlic ponzu | local herbs
SEASONAL CRUDO
A rotating selection of raw dishes highlighting peak-season seafood. Lightly dressed and precisely composed, each crudo is crafted to enhance the natural flavor, texture, and freshness of the fish.
68 CRUDO TASTING
Two pieces each of six seasonal crudos. A fresh and refined tasting experience designed as a starter.20 JALAPEÑO HAMACHI
orange supreme | citrus soy | yuzu tobiko22 COCONUT SALMON
coconut foam | baby heirloom tomatoes | basil oil26 BROWN BUTTER SHIMA AJI
green tea ponzu | maitake mushroom
24 POPPING TUNA
crispy rice | jalapeño aioli26 BLOOD ORANGE AKAMI
garlic chili crisp | pickled cucumber25 HOTATE TOM KHA
coconut vinaigrette | pickled thai chili crispy shallot24 MADAI BLOOM
fennel salad | raspberry ponzu | crispy burdock38 OTORO TARTARE
extra fatty bluefin tuna | uni | rice paper | chives shallot | ossetra caviar +15
SIGNATURE PLATES
with premium ingredients and precise technique. Designed to complement the sushi experience while offering depth, balance, and a more complete course.
35 SALMON NABE
clay pot fried rice | beech mushrooms table side shaved summer truffle +20 fried egg +3
55 GYŪ TENDERLOIN
morokoshi coulis | jalapeño-jicama-wasabi relish nasturtium | A5 fat powder
100 JAPANESE A5 WAGYU HOT STONE
4oz | truffle salt | togarashi additional 1oz +25
14 SHISHITO
coconut dashi | pickled rose petals nasturtiumtium
14 MISO EGGPLANT [V]
pickled mustard seed | furikake | chive
14 BRUSSEL SPROUTS [V]
miso tofu romesco | pickled yuzu daikon milk bread crumb
42 SHISO AFFAIR
lobster | a5 wagyu | shiso chimichurri
32 SURF + TURF
a5 wagyu | shrimp tempura | asparagus
22 DRAMA QUEEN
spicy tuna | seared yellowtail jalapeño | avocado
28 THE LUXURY ROLL
truffle blue crab | salmon | bluefin tuna cucumber | gold
20 ABURI SAKE
king salmon | tempura white fish truffle cheese | avocado
20 MANGO SPIDER
softshell crab | avocado | mango salsa pistachio furikake
26 TRUFFLE UNAGI
baked eel | shrimp tempura avocado | cucumber
16 MIDORIGARDEN [V]
roasted bell pepper | crispy burdock avocado | takua
PREMIUM NIGIRI (composed of 2 pieces)
A Selection of nigiri featuring premium cuts and refined pairings. Each piece is carefully finished with complementary ingredients to enhance flavor, texture, and overall balance.
40 SILKEN JEWEL
otoro | ossetra caviar | gold
40 CHARCOAL KISS
japanese a5 wagyu | shaved seasonal truffle
28 SESAME UNAGI eel | toasted sesame
24 MOONLIGHT PEARL
hokkaido scallop | lime zest | brown butter
22 FIRE BLOSSOM
salmon | shiso aioli | smoked trout roe
20 MATCHA HAMACHI
yellowtail | matcha salt
24 AKAMI SCALLION
bluefin tuna | negidare
26 SAKURA EMBER
chutoro | kizami wasabi
22 KOSHO AJI
shima aji | yuzu koshu
20 SUMMER MADAI
sea bream | lime | sea salt
add aburi +1
18 AKAMI
lean bluefin tuna
20 CHU-TORO
medium fatty bluefin tuna
30 OTORO
extra fatty bluefin tuna
16 SAKE
faroe island salmon
16 HAMACHI
yellowtail
20 HOTATE
hokkaido scallop
16 IKURA
cured salmon roe
20 SHIMA AJI
striped jack
18 MADAI
sea bream
20 UNAGI
freshwater eel
40 JAPANESE UNI
hokkaido sea urchin
34 JAPANESE A5 WAGYU
miyazaki prefecture
8 FRESH GRATED WASABI
shizuoka prefecture | 1
DESSERTS
House-Made Pastries
13 COCONUT MISO VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
miso vanilla bean custard | toasted coconut flakes seasonal fruit13 ROASTED CORN ICE CREAM
miso dulce de leche | popcorn crumble16 SUBTLE CLOUD
peach mascarpone mousse | peach compote pistachio tuileMARTINIS
15 JAPANESE ESPRESSO MARTINI haku vodka | espresso | borghetti vanilla | clove | black sesame
SWEET WINES
13 ELIO PERRONE
Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy 202425 ROYAL TOKAJI
Aszú, 5 Puttonyos, Hungary 201816 GRAHAM’S 10 yr TAWNY Porto, Portugal
20 DOW’S 20 yr TAWNY Porto, Portugal
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
- Golden Sakura – 20
savory / peppery / umami / add smoke +5
wagyu fat washed japanese whiskey | sancho pepper | black tea | nonino - Oak Royal – 20
smooth / velvety / toasty / add smoke +5
barrel aged japanese whisky blend | vanilla | apple brandy | aged bitters - Ichigo Spritz – 16
bittersweet / exotic / bubbly
elderflower | aperol | bergamot | edible glitter | bubbles - Don’t Break My Heart – 17
fruity / citrus / sweet
akame soda | lychee | strawberry | raspberry | cranberry - Nori Margarita – 16
spicy / exotic / complex
tequila blanco | orange lemon zest | chile poblano | yuzu | togarashi - Hibiscus Kuro – 17
smoky / earthy / floral
mezcal | scotch | ginger | hibiscus | lime | mole bitters
Note: Our menu is currently set for Spring and will be updated each season. View our full menu here
The Omakase Experience
Your omakase begins the moment you’re seated at the counter. Courses are served one at a time, each introduced with a brief explanation of the fish and preparation.
Under the direction of Chef Francis Varias, the experience opens with light, clean flavors before building in depth and complexity. Textures and temperatures shift throughout the meal, often with a warm course to reset the palate.
Just inches away, the chef slices, presses, and torches each piece — creating an interactive, immersive dining experience.
Expect a relaxed pacing of 90 minutes to two hours, with both standard and extended omakase options available.
Book Your Omakase Experience
Special Mother's Day Weekend Omakase
Mother’s Day Omakase at Norikase Our limited-time Mother’s Day Omakase features a meticulously crafted multi-course menu showcasing the finest cuts of sushi, fresh seasonal ingredients, and innovative Japanese flavors.
Temaki Society
A guided handroll tasting by our Chefs. Enjoy seven hand rolls prepared to order, each exploring different expressions and techniques of temaki. Expect contrast, movement, and timing—plus an opening bite, soup, and dessert to complete the journey. Limited seat.
Spring Omakase | Full Tasting
In the intimate and luxurious setting of our modern sushi restaurant, our master Chef Francis Varias curates a series of courses that showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients. Each dish is a work of art, combining classical Japanese techniques with contemporary creativity to achieve a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Spring Omakase | Prelude
our master Chef Francis Varias curates a series of courses that showcase the freshest seasonal ingredients. Each dish is a work of art, combining classical Japanese techniques with contemporary creativity to achieve a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Why Choose Norikase for Omakase
Attention to Every Detail
From ambiance to curated sake and wine pairings, every element is thoughtfully considered.
Jacksonville’s Original Omakase
Since opening in 2020, Norikase has refined its sourcing, pacing, and execution into a standout experience. Expect 13 to 17 courses, each thoughtfully sequenced to guide your palate from delicate to bold, cool to warm.
Intimate, Chef-Led Dining
With just nine seats near the counter, this is one of Jacksonville’s most personal and immersive dining experiences. With a strictly limited number of seats, every guest receives focused attention. This is dining as a private, personal tradition.
Consistently Top-Rated
With a strictly limited number of seats, every guest receives focused attention. This is dining as a private, personal ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
A multi-course tasting featuring seasonal crudo, nigiri, composed dishes, warm preparations, and dessert. The menu changes regularly based on seasonal availability.
The Signature Omakase is $135 per person, while the premium NK Omakase is $190 per person. Pairings are available for $75 per person.
Yes. The omakase experience is reservation-only and must be booked in advance through Tock.
Yes, The experience is guided, making it approachable and enjoyable even for those new to omakase.
Approximately 90 minutes to two hours, depending on the tasting format.