Kase x Noko
Venue Brief
Counter omakase of about a dozen seats inside Noko on Porter Road in East Nashville, where chefs hand-form and serve each piece of nigiri across the bar.
Venue Details
- Vibe
- IntimateDate NightExclusive
- Age guide
- 25-45
- Dress code
- Smart Casual
- Cuisine
- SushiJapaneseFine Dining
- Demographic
- CouplesLocalsTourists
- Music genre
- Lounge/Chill House
- Price
- $$$$
- Open season
- Year-round
- Clientele
- LocalsAmerican
- Offerings
- Table Service
- Open times
- Mon ClosedTue 5 – 9 PMWed 5 – 9 PMThu 5 – 9 PM BestFri 5 – 9 PM BusySat 5 – 9 PM BusySun 5 – 9 PM
- Vibe score
- 6.9 / 10
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About Kase x Noko
Finding it is the first test: the room sits in an unremarkable strip center on Porter Road, with signage subtle enough that reviewers mention walking past. Inside, a single dark counter seats roughly 12 to 14 in front of green-tiled walls and a backlit shelf, and the chefs slice, torch and hand over each piece directly. The omakase moves through fish and shellfish from Japan and beyond, including hand rolls, and the sake pairing earns nearly as much praise as the food, with staff explaining each bottle. Cocktails are called reasonably priced for the city. Seatings run Tuesday to Sunday between 5pm and 9pm, and reservations open at midnight weeks ahead, so persistence is the standard advice. A 4.8 from about 170 Google reviews reflects strong loyalty, with one repeat guest docking a star after a later visit where the wasabi was heavy-handed. Smart casual dress suits the room.
