Norikase
Independent
BEGINNINGS (BEGINNINGS)
Light starters designed to open the palate. A mix of warm and cold dishes that highlight simple flavors, quality ingredients, and clean execution.
garlic butter | spicy +1 (15 YASAI SALAD [V])
mango | avocado | cucumber | tomatoes umeboshi vinaigrette
umakara | scallion (16 HAMACHI KAMA)
scallion yuzu verde | thai chili emulsion burnt corn husk oil
SEASONAL CRUDO (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.
orange supreme | citrus soy | yuzu tobiko (22 COCONUT SALMON)sourcing signal
coconut vinaigrette | baby heirloom tomatoes | basil oil
garlic chili crisp | pickled cucumber (25 HOTATE TOM KHA)
coconut vinaigrette | pickled thai chili crispy shallot
24 MADAI BLOOM
fennel salad | raspberry ponzu | crispy burdock
38 OTORO TARTAREsourcing signal
extra fatty bluefin tuna | uni | rice paper | chives shallot | ossetra caviar +15
SIGNATURE PLATES (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 tableside shaved summer truffle +20 fried egg +3
55 GYŪ TENDERLOINsourcing signal
morokoshi coulis | jalapeño-jicama-wasabi relish dehydrated wagyu fat
pickled mustard seed | furikake | chive (14 BRUSSELS SPROUTS [V])
miso tofu romesco | pickled yuzu daikon milk bread crumb
a5 wagyu | shrimp tempura | asparagus (22 DRAMA QUEEN)sourcing signal
spicy tuna | seared yellowtail jalapeño | avocado
28 LUXURY ROLL
truffle blue crab | salmon | lean bluefin tuna cucumber | gold
20 ABURI SAKE
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 MIDORI GARDEN[V]
roasted bell pepper | crispy burdock avocado | takuan
PREMIUM NIGIRI (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.
34 JAPANESE A5 WAGYU (miyazaki prefecture)sourcing signal
8 FRESH GRATED WASABI shizuoka prefecture | 1g
House-Made Pastries (13 COCONUT MISO VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE)
miso vanilla bean custard | toasted coconut flakes seasonal fruit
miso dulce de leche | popcorn crumble (16 SUBTLE CLOUD)
peach mascarpone mousse | peach compote pistachio tuile
DRINKS (COCKTAILS)
15 JAPANESE ESPRESSO MARTINI haku vodka | espresso | borghetti vanilla | clove | black sesame
16 Amaro Nonino (12 Grappa Nonino)
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.
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.
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.
Jacksonville’s Original Omakase
Since opening in 2020, Norikase has refined its sourcing, pacing, and execution into a standout experience.
Intimate, Chef-Led Dining
With just nine seats near the counter, this is one of Jacksonville’s most personal and immersive dining experiences.
Consistently Top-Rated
With a strictly limited number of seats, every guest receives focused attention. This is dining as a private, personal ritual.
Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗
We hold 86 venues in Jacksonville, FL and could score 7 of them. Positions are counted against those 7.
v1.7.4 3.4/100 = sourcing 3.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 1 distinct, attribute 4 distinct [class=breed-marketing x0.00, class=graded-spec x0.00, class=provenance-adjective x0.50, class=species-name x0.00], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.
seafood
Hokkaido scallop
Named region“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 |”
on the menu · source ↗
protein
WAGYU
Attribute“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 SEASONAL CRUDO A rotating selection of raw dishes highlighting peak-season”
on the menu · source ↗
sourcing
heirloom
Attribute“designed as a starter. 20 JALAPEÑO HAMACHI orange supreme | citrus soy | yuzu tobiko 22 COCONUT SALMON coconut vinaigrette | baby heirloom tomatoes | basil oil 26 BROWN BUTTER SHIMA AJI green tea ponzu | maitake mushroom 24 POPPING TUNA crispy rice | jalapeño”
on the menu · source ↗
ossetra
Attribute“BLOOM fennel salad | raspberry ponzu | crispy burdock 38 OTORO TARTARE extra fatty bluefin tuna | uni | rice paper | chives shallot | ossetra caviar +15 SIGNATURE PLATES SIGNATURE PLATES with premium ingredients and precise technique. Designed to complement the sushi”
on the menu · source ↗
A5
Attribute“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 SEASONAL CRUDO A rotating selection of raw dishes highlighting”
on the menu · source ↗
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| Sunday | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Monday | Not listed |
| Tuesday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Thursday | 5pm – 10pm |
| Friday | 5pm – 11pm |
| Saturday | 5pm – 11pm |
“Not listed” means the day was absent from the schedule we read — usually closed, but we never saw it stated, so we don’t claim it.
Hours checked Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗ · checked 33 days ago, so we're not calling it open or closed — anything over 14 days can have changed · Always worth confirming with the restaurant.
Book on OpenTable ↗link checked Sep 1, 2026
Coverage
- Jacksonville Magazine restaurant guide entry: Norikase ↗
Jacksonville Magazine
Press