Norikase - Modern Japanese Omakase & Sushi

Blaise 4 months ago

Omakase experience was amazing!!! The chefs and bar staff were personable, knowledgeable, and welcoming! My partner and I enjoyed every course thoroughly. The cocktails were also delicious. I wish I could recall everyone’s name, but everyone from the hostess to our server Asia was amazing! We drove about 2 1/2 hours to come celebrate our birthday, and I can’t wait to come back!

Ainsley 5 months ago

A menu where you leave everything up to the chef… That’s the concept of omakase. A curated, multi-course dining experience where each dish is selected by the chef, and usually a surprise to the guest. I recently had the opportunity to visit Norikase in Southside for their 19 course omakase experience, which currently features their spring menu. Yes, they change the experience with each season, making it a great excuse to visit again and again. One of my top bites of the meal was the milk bread toast topped with toro tartare, Hokkaido uni (sea urchin), caviar, and gold. If you love tartare, this is a must. It was rich, fresh, and absolutely indulgent. This was followed by the smoked kampachi, inspired by summer BBQ flavors. It was finished with a chili ponzu sauce that added the perfect amount of heat. Another favorite of mine was the salmon confit with fennel purée, smoked trout roe, scallion chive oil, and a fried lotus root. The preparation of the fish was so unique, and the smoked trout roe added a deep, savory flavor that literally exploded in your mouth once the roe burst. It was a full sensory experience. And I’d put that scallion chive oil on just about anything. From t

Klaudia Malota 5 months ago

This was our 2nd time here and it was just as memorable as the first. The food and service have been incredible both visits. Bri and Alex are both fantastic! Alex made a birthday celebration last month feel extra special and took the whole experience to another level. When family from out of state came to visit, we wanted to take them somewhere unique and fun and this was the easiest and best choice! They loved it! Will be back for sure! … the thai tea crème brûlée, Wagyu hot stone and wild garlic mushrooms👌

Timpletimp 6 months ago

My wife and I went here for date night because she had mentioned before that I never take her out anywhere fancy. So like any listening husband I took note and this place far exceeded both of our expectations. It's pricier than any of the cheaper restaurants I've ever taken her to (McDonald's, Wendy's...), but that's because the food is fresh and S-tier. Ms. Emily was our waitress and she was super informative on each dish. I felt like she was even telling us the origin story of each fish. We even got to taste caviar for the first time together! (I don't really care for caviar now, but it was nice to feel like a rich person for one night.) If you have a distinguished palate, then you should definitely check this restaurant out though.

Michael Yang 6 months ago

Let me start out by saying that yes, I am a sushi and sake snob (amongst others). This is probably the best sushi place I have ever been to….amd that’s saying a lot. The service is a 5 star and her food is a Michelin star quality. I was not able to do the omakase (can’t imagine how great that is cause my wife does not eat raw. The presentation and atmosphere is very sophisticated. The person that pulls everyone together is Emily. She was so attentive and recommends the best dishes and sake. Coming from Southern California we are used to great sushi. However, this place is the epitome of a sushi experience.