"Sophomore projects are rife with pressure, but Noko’s new omakase spot breezes through the follow-up with finesse. It’s right next to its Porter Road location and offers 14 courses of stunning slices of fish and beef for $75 per person. With its attentive service, high-quality fish, and intimate space, Kase is practically made for an anniversary or celebrating a jump in pay grade. The waiting room is a tiny, four-seat bar (officially the smallest in Tennessee) serving some stellar Japanese whiskey and ube cocktails. You’ll hang out there while they get the actual omakase room ready—then it's time for an onslaught of torched salmon, custardy uni, toro hand rolls, and A5 wagyu with foie gras. Service is what we've come to expect from the Noko crew: friendly, knowledgeable, and always professional. Just know that you have to reserve your spot almost six weeks in advance. Reservations for this omakase's prized 14 seats are released six weeks ahead of time at midnight. Walk-ins aren’t accepted, so be sure to set an alarm." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak, adam sloan
