authentic american omakase.
A private chef in your home, rolling course by course while you watch. For sushi lovers of all kinds.
Mason grew up sitting at the sushi bar as a kid, watching the chef work. He started practicing at home, rolling on his own with grocery store fish and YouTube. By 15 he had his first kitchen job as a dishwasher.
The week he turned 16 and got his license, he drove back to the place he grew up sitting in front of the bar — now working behind it. Over the next few years he worked his way through some of Gainesville’s most notable sushi spots, moving from prep to rolling, learning the craft the right way across multiple kitchens.
Along the way he started doing sushi nights for his family. Rolling for the people he grew up with, at home, around the table. It was always his favorite part. At 20 he decided other people deserved that too. That is Sonakase™.
Every protein is sourced fresh from trusted local and regional seafood markets. Rice is seasoned the day of your event. Nothing is prepared days in advance.