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.
Edamame – 9
garlic butter / spicy +1
Watercress Salad – 15
arugula | strawsberry | carrot
white soy vinaigrette / crispy burdock
Miso Soup – 6
tofu / chives
Yuzu Tempura Shrimp – 20
pickled jalapeños / yuzu pepper aïoli
Karaage – 16
japanese chicken / pickled red onion
Calamari – 16
kumara | scallion
Clams Amazu – 20
sweet vinegar / toasted milk bread / aromatic beurre
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.
- Crudo Tasting† – 65
Two pieces each of six seasonal crudos. A fresh and refined tasting experience designed for sharing or as a starter. - Jalapeño Hamachi† – 20
orange supreme / citrus soy - Coconut King Salmon† – 22
coconut foam / basil oil - Brown Butter Shima Aji† – 26
green tea ponzu / matsake mushroom - Popping Tuna† – 24
crispy rice / jalapeño aïoli - Blood Orange Akami† – 26
garlic chili crisp / pickled cucumber - Hotate Tom Kha† – 25
coconut vinaigrette / pickled thai chili / crispy shallot - Madai Bloom† – 24
fennel salad / raspberry ponzu / crispy burdock - Otoro Tartare† – 38
extra fatty bluefin tuna / uni / rice paper / chive / shallot
ossetra caviar +15
MAKI
Our signature maki rolls combine premium seafood, Japanese technique, and modern flavor pairings. Each roll is designed for balance—texture, richness, and brightness—offering both refined classics and more indulgent creations.
- Shiso Affair† – 42
lobster | a5 wagyu | shiso chimichurri - Surf + Turf† – 32
a5 wagyu | shrimp tempura | asparagus - Drama Queen† – 22
spicy tuna | seared yellowtail | jalapeño | avocado - The Luxury Roll† – 28
truffle blue crab | salmon | bluefin tuna | gold - Aburi Sake† – 20
king salmon | tempura white fish | truffle cheese | avocado - Yuzu Blossom† – 24
blue crab | salmon | asparagus | pesto | sakura - Truffle Unagi† – 26
eel | shrimp tempura | avocado | cucumber - Mango Spider – 20
softshell crab | avocado | mango salsa | pistachio furikake - Spring Garden – 16
roasted bell pepper | crispy burdock | avocado | takuan
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.
- Silken Jewel† – 40
otoro / ossetra caviar
gold flake - Charcoal Kiss† – 40
japanese a5 wagyu
shaved black truffle - Sesame Unagi† – 28
eel / toasted sesame - Moonlight Pearl† – 24
hokkaido scallop / lime zest
brown butter - Fire Blossom† – 22
king salmon / shiso aïoli
smoked trout roe - Matcha Hamachi† – 20
yellowtail / matcha salt - Spring Scallion† – 24
bluefin tuna / negidare - Sakura Ember† – 26
chutoro / kizami wasabi - Koshiro Aji† – 22
shima aji / yuzu kosho - Spring Madai† – 20
sea bream / lime / sea salt
SIGNATURE PLATES
with premium ingredients and precise technique. Designed to complement the sushi experience while offering depth, balance, and a more complete course.
- Soy Sea Bass† – 50
swiss chard | burdock root - Salmon Nabe – 35
clay pot fried rice | beech mushrooms
table side shaved summer truffle / +20
fried egg / +3 - Ume Tenderloin† – 55
ume demi glaze | peppers | radicchio | nasturtium - Japanese A5 Wagyu Hot Stone† – 100
4oz | truffle salt | togarashi | additional 1oz +25
DESSERTS
House-Made Pastries
- Taro Crème Brûlée – 13
assorted berries | edible flower - Strawberry Shiso Ice Cream – 13
house-made ice cream | honey balsamic | shiso flower - Subtle Cloud – 16
peach | mascarpone vanilla mousse | pistachio
MARTINIS
- Japanese Espresso Martini – 15
local coffee roaster flamingo espresso
japanese haku vodka | borghetti | licor 43 - Nigori Noir – 16
sake nigori | pandan | chocolate liquor
licor 43 | baileys cream
SWEET WINES
- Veuve du Vernay – 10
ice rosé | 3 oz - Elio Perroni – 10
moscato d’asti | 3 oz
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.
