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Izakaya Ko — Japanese Gastropub in Jacksonville Beach, FLIzakaya Ko

Local Japanese Gastropub

An izakaya is a laid-back Japanese neighborhood hangout — casual, cozy, & made for sharing good food, cold drinks, and unhurried moments. We're bringing that spirit to Jax Beach.

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At Izakaya Ko, we're bringing that local spirit to Jax Beach with Japanese flavors through Chef Adi's eyes.

Menu

Sushi · Yakitori · Saké
Yakitori skewers over binchotan charcoal at Izakaya Ko
Sake flight and sushi at Izakaya Ko
Nigiri assortment from the sushi bar

Small Plates

  • Edamame

    $6

  • Tokyo Street Corn Best seller

    $8

  • Shishito Peppers

    $8

  • Gyoza

    $8

  • Chicken Karaage

    $10

  • Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Best seller

    $13

  • Takoyaki

    $8

  • Blazin' Shrimp Best seller

    $9

  • Ko Wings

    $11

  • Furikake Fries

    $8

  • Yaki Soba

    $10

Yakitori

Skewered, grilled chicken featuring assorted cuts

  • Negima

    $4.5

  • Momo Best seller

    $4.5

  • Tsukune Best seller

    $4.5

  • Sasami Best seller

    $4.5

  • Kawa Best seller

    $4

  • Hatsu

    $4

  • Sunagimo

    $4

  • Wings

    $4.5

  • Tebamoto

    $4

Kushiyaki

Grilled skewers featuring meats and vegetables

  • Zucchini

    $3.5

  • Quail Egg

    $6

  • Shiitake Mushroom Best seller

    $3.5

  • Tofu

    $4

  • Skirt Steak Best seller

    $8

  • Pork Belly Best seller

    $7

  • Lamb Chop Best seller

    $8

  • Shrimp

    $6

  • Sea Scallop

    $9

  • Pork Sausage

    $5

  • A5 Wagyu

    $30

  • Signature Tare Sauce

    $3

Cold Plates & Bowls

  • Hamachi Crudo Best seller

    $16

  • Hokkaido Scallop Crudo

    $18

  • Salmon Crudo

    $16

  • Maguro Shoyu Tataki

    $17

  • Tuna Tartare Best seller

    $25

  • Aburi Toro

    $25

  • Chirashi Don Best seller

    $28

  • Poké Don

    $19

Main Plates

Dishes meant to be shared, izakaya-style

  • Crab Fried Rice Best seller

    $18

  • Gyudon Best seller

    $17

  • Hamachi Kama

    $17

  • Curry Katsu

    $15

  • Rendang Mazeman Best seller

    $20

  • Mentaiko Udon

    $17

Maki

Rolled sushi featuring premium ingredients and seasoned rice · Substitute soy paper +2

  • Japanime

    $14

  • Spicy Tuna

    $13

  • Yellowtail Jalapeño

    $13

  • Aburi Salmon Best seller

    $16

  • Double Dragon Best seller

    $16

  • Samurai

    $16

  • Godzilla

    $17

  • Angel

    $17

  • Black Dragon Best seller

    $17

  • Izakaya

    $16

  • Ocean Pearl Best seller

    $25

  • A5 Wagyu

    $28

  • Shogun Crunch

    $17

Nigiri

Fish over hand-pressed seasoned rice · 1 PC · Seared +1

  • Akami

    $5

  • Chutoro Best seller

    $7

  • Otoro Best seller

    $9

  • Madai

    $7

  • Hokkaido Uni

    $19

  • Hokkaido Scallop

    $9

  • Amaebi

    $8

  • Ikura

    $7

  • A5 Wagyu

    $20

  • Shima Aji

    $7

  • Sake Best seller

    $5

  • Hamachi

    $6

  • Tobiko

    $4

  • Unagi

    $5

Sides

  • Ginger Salad

    $5

  • Krab Salad

    $6

  • Seaweed Salad

    $6

  • Steamed Rice

    $3

  • Miso Soup

    $4

  • Pickled Cucumber Salad

    $4

Dessert

  • Mochi

    $5

  • Matcha Tiramisu

    $12
Chef Adi's omakase nigiri selection

A Chef's Journey

Omakase by Chef Adi

"I leave it up to you" — a multi-course tasting experience where Chef Adi curates each dish to showcase the finest seasonal ingredients.

Thursdays · 5:30pm & 7:30pm · Counter seating

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Drinks

Cocktails, wine and beer

Cocktails

  • Japanese Michelada

    $12

  • Sake Lychee Martini

    $14

  • Tokyo 75

    $10

  • Ume Spritz

    $10

  • Kumo Beer

    $10

  • Lychee Lemonade

    $10

  • Mango Mojito

    $10

Wine

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    $10 | 35

  • Pinot Grigio

    $10 | 35

  • Chardonnay

    $10 | 35

  • Rosé

    $11 | 35

  • Pinot Noir

    $10 | 35

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    $12 | 42

  • Choya Umesha

    $12 | —

Draft Beer

  • Sapporo

    $7

  • Karate in the Garage

    $9

  • Sake Bomb

    $8

  • Seasonal Rotation

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  • Sapporo

    $10

Bottle Beer

  • Asahi Super Dry

    $6

  • Kirin Ichiban

    $6

  • Kirin Light

    $6

  • Coedo Shiro

    $12

  • Coedo Beniaka

    $12

  • Oishii Sake Spritz

    $12

  • Suntory 196 Vodka Seltzer

    $7

Non-Alcoholic

  • Ramune

    $4

  • Calpico

    $6

  • Soda

    $3.5

  • Hot Tea

    $4

Sake

By the glass and by the bottle

Sake

  • Drunken Whale

    $10 glass / $55 bottle

    720ml

    720 ml

  • Sword of the Sun

    $12 glass / $60 bottle

    720ml

    720 ml

  • Dreamy Clouds

    $14 glass / $75 bottle

    720ml

    720 ml

  • Tsukasabotan Yuzu Yamay

    $13 glass / $70 bottle

    720ml

    720 ml

  • Wandering Poet

    $38 bottle

    300ml

    300 ml

  • Oze

    $35 bottle

    300ml

    300 ml

  • Kikusui Perfect Snow

    $30 bottle

    300ml

    300 ml

  • Manotsuru Pure Bloom

    $38 bottle

    300ml

    300 ml

  • Maneki Wanko Lucky Dog Sake

    $12 bottle

    180ml

    180 ml

  • Bushido Way of the Warrior

    $13 bottle

    180ml

    180 ml

  • Snow Maiden

    $12 bottle

    180ml

    180 ml

  • Ozeki Sake Peach Jelly Shot

    $12 bottle

    180ml

    180 ml

  • Ozeki Sake Yuzu Jelly Shot

    $12 bottle

    180ml

    180 ml

Events

Brunch, late-night sets and seasonal pop-ups.
KO Anniversary Celebration

KO Anniversary Celebration

Fri, September 25 · Live music 5pm · DJ 7pm

Another year of Izakaya Ko. Giveaways all day, a new menu drop and new Ko merch, live music with Ashley Reed from 5 to 7pm, then DJ Wuzgud from 7pm until close.

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Japanese Brunch × Yūmi Pop-Up

Japanese Brunch × Yūmi Pop-Up

Sat, September 26 · 11am–2pm · Pop-up from 10am

Japanese Brunch is back at Ko. Yūmi Matcha pops up from 10am, then brunch runs 11am to 2pm — Ko's take on brunch with a Japanese twist.

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Sounds at KO — Late Night Happy Hour

Sounds at KO — Late Night Happy Hour

Every Saturday · 8pm–11pm

Late-night happy hour with a rotating special guest DJ. Walk-ins welcome.

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