Asian in Miami New Times
Showing 23 - 44 of 61Secreted within downtown Miami’s International Jewelry Center is an izakaya (that’s the term for the smallish, Japanese-style pubs littered throughout Tokyo) offering a surprisingly large menu of sushi and tapas-style plates that capture the essence of an authentic Asian kitchen. The small restaurant has only 30 seats, half of which line the outside hallway, plus […]
Since 1988, Matsuri, tucked in the middle of a random strip mall on Bird Road just west of Coral Gables, has been one of the best places in Miami for authentic – and astonishingly affordable – sushi. The menu contains dozens of options, ranging from soups and tempura to sashimi plates to deep-fried seafood and […]
The Iron Chef’s latest fiefdom is practically hidden, overlooking the pool at the Shelborne Wyndham Grand. Inside the pulsing copper-toned space, a dutiful staff turns out a variety of Masaharu Morimoto’s signature dishes, including the $140 chef’s choice omakase menu that has earned him rave reviews at his outposts spanning the globe. If you’re on […]
At Pao, which boasts a gold domed ceiling and $6 million gilded unicorn made by Damien Hirst, the prices match the accolades. Unfortunately, the precision of the cooking doesn’t match the prices. Yet scattered throughout the menu are a few items worth sampling. Pao is ambitious, with an arsenal of show-stopping flavors many will never […]
The quiet block of 20th Street between Purdy and West Avenues in South Beach has given aspiring restaurateurs nothing but headaches. Nowadays, folks are gathering beneath Pubbelly’s high loft ceilings, leaning against the exposed brick walls, and waiting for one of the three dozen seats or dozen barstools to open up. So how did the […]
Sakaya Kitchen serves a concise menu of casual Asian/Southeast Asian fare such as Filipino egg rolls, Japanese miso soup, Vietnamese bao (steamed buns), and a predominance of Korean street foods such as kimchees, bulgogi wraps, and spicy chicken wings. Natural meat, poultry, and seafoods are used, as are organic dairy and produce, some of which […]
In a city of excess, Sexy Fish manages to be…excessive. This Miami outpost of the London-based flagship of the same racy name is an over-the-top under-the-sea fantasy decorated with millions of dollars’ worth of art, including a giant living aquarium wall, pieces by Damien Hirst – even bathroom installations (a lifelike mermaid in the ladies’ […]
The third in a block-square eatery empire run by Nemo/Big Pink’s owners, this beyond-sushi bar is, simply, a class act. And the sushi is equally cutting edge. Try a spicy lobster roll with avocado, salmon caviar, tender shiso leaves, and the hot/sweet counterpoint of jalapeño and mango; a California roll upgraded with delicately sweet, fresh […]
The cuisine at this spry little 30-seater, a spin-off of Mr. Yum on Calle Ocho, is informed by Japan (sushi, sashimi, edamame); Thailand (tom yum goong and tom ka kai soups, curries, noodles, stir-fries); and Peru (ceviches, tiraditos). There are sixty-plus items to choose from, although a third are sushi-related rolls and such. Going from […]
Soul Tavern, a gourmet vegan and vegetarian gastropub in Sunset Harbour, was designed to provide customers with a retreat from their hectic lives. The tranquil interior and picturesque Zen garden beckon diners to linger over their homemade herbal elixirs or craft cocktails rather than stare at their screens. The cuisine is rooted in an ancient […]