Nomu Izakaya - Jacksonville (FL)

5 /5 Chen D: Nomu Izakaya is an absolute win. From the moment you sit down, the vibe feels dialed in. Relaxed, welcoming, and just the right energy for great food and drinks. The sushi was fresh and beautifully prepared, the nigiri lineup hit every note, the hand rolls were generous and balanced, and the takoyaki came out hot, crispy, and packed with flavor. Drinks were equally on point, whether you’re in the mood for a cold beer or a well-crafted cocktail. Bonus points for happy hour from 4–6 PM, which makes it even easier to enjoy top-quality food and drinks without feeling rushed or overpriced. Great service, great atmosphere, and consistently excellent food. Easily a go-to spot and one I’ll keep coming back to.

5 /5 Shane Clark: Nomu was fantastic! Family owned, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The tuna tartare appetizer and salmon don were the highlights for us. Also the matcha tiramisu is homemade every morning, definitely worth a try. We’re excited to come back here again! Also shout out to Arya, he really made the experience next level for us.

5 /5 Miho “Miholovestoeat”: I should have written this when they opened many months ago but I totally forgot . Oh my goodness! This place serves the best Ootoro hand roll (fatty tuna) for only $15! It was incredibly fatty and exceptional quality. I also tried the Uni nigiri, which was melting in my mouth. I was completely missing out on this sushi experience for a while. This restaurant makes me feel right at home in Japan, and I genuinely believe it’s the best Japanese restaurant in Jacksonville! The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is so Japanese as well. They have Yakitori grill station inside and they make really good Yakitori with charcoal. ( just like Japan ) You must try this place if you think you know about high quality sushi & japanese food.

5 /5 Hurst Natcha (Mina): This is one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve been in the US. The quality of food are top notch, and taste very good, the Atmosphere was so good just like Izakaya place in Japan and Thailand. I’m so impressed. Will definitely be back next time when we in JAX

5 /5 Malik Tyson: Extremely impressed with the atmosphere and design of this restaurant. To top it off the customer service that Steven displayed was top tier and even though we are from out of town we will make sure to refer friends and family in Jacksonville here specifically for him!! His knowledge of the menu and charisma really are in a class of its own. Steven recommended the Chicken Teriyaki Don which was flavorful and fulfilling. The king salmon and spicy tuna hand rolls were generous in proportion and super fresh! We will be making more trips here in the near future …thank you Steven! - Malik & Lej