"Sophomore projects are rife with pressure, but with Kase, the Noko team breezes through the follow-up with finesse. This omakase restaurant hits that sweet spot between formal and informal, while being almost suspiciously cheap for the quality you’re getting. While Kase is definitely for special occasions, the $75 price point makes it so accessible you’ll want to go all the time—if only getting a reservation wasn’t so difficult. Some omakase spots around town can wipe out a good chunk of your paycheck (see: Sushi Bar). While others are more focused on just being a really good reliable spot for a la carte nigiri (O-Ku). Kase is the first operation of its kind in the city, and that’s exactly why it’s the omakase spot that Nashville’s been waiting for. 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, carlo mantuano, ann walczak