Japanese in Miami New Times
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The edgier, younger sibling of midtown’s Kraken Crudo is the small raw bar Kraken Lab, located inside Upper Buena Vista’s retail and dining complex. The bright-red space with seating along a wraparound bar offers a menu of vegetable-focused bowls brimming with ingredients such as watermelon, Japanese pear, bonito flakes, and cauliflower rice. In addition to […]
Step inside Kuro, the crown jewel of Hard Rock’s restaurants, and you’ll think you’ve been transported to a swanky spot in L.A. It’s tough to choose just one dish to highlight. Main courses are separated into land and sea. There are variations of both (sushi, nigiri), but the undeniable headliner of the show is the […]
Yup, it’s that same old cliché: a cute little café in a big ol’ shopping mall. Or rather, in a big ol’ parking garage. Located on the ground floor of Dadeland Station, next to a Romero Britto sculpture, Lan’s pan-Asian fare is the perfect antidote to the surrounding chain stores. Items range from sushi to […]
Helmed by renowned chef Jose Icardi and located in sbe’s Delano South Beach, Leynia features chef Icardi’s take on traditional Argentine cuisine fused with Japanese influences. The bustling eatery, which serves family-style meals in both the elegant indoor dining space and on the property’s coveted terrace, is ideal for large parties. Adding a theatrical touch […]
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Though Maido has been open since 2005, it’s still an under-the-radar spot. It seduces only those who think supermarket sushi is a travesty and traditional Japanese delicacies are almost too pretty to eat. Don’t expect to see a crowd of hipsters and bloggers here. Instead, the tables will most likely be filled with Asian families […]
Innovative makimono (sushi rolls) aplenty, including the lip-licking kissing roll — crab, avocado, cucumber, and spicy sauce rolled inside-out with flying fish roe, then layered with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and daikon pickle. Get hotter with beef negimaki, scallions rolled in thin-sliced beef and doused in teriyaki sauce. Entrées such as eel fillet sautéed and […]
Your first choice for a seat at any respectable sukibiyashi should be at the sushi bar. Mind your manners. Offer your itamae a slight bow. At Makoto, nestled into the pricier-than-you-can-afford Bal Harbour Shops, you’ll find yourself seated before a glacial-looking block of Himalayan pink sea salt. A verdant leaf is laid on top, and […]
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 […]
This blink-and-you’ll-miss-it neighborhood favorite near the Biscayne Boulevard end of the 79th Street Causeway dispenses wonderfully simple and straightforward sushi and ingredient-based sushi bowls. The maki, determinedly classic and unfancy, are constructed with great care. Look for daily specials, cooked-fish creations, and, for dessert, a handful of mochi ice cream flavors, including matcha green tea […]
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After 17 years running a sushi and ramen business in the heart of Miami, chef-owner Seiji “Ike” Ikemizu moved his Mikan Japanese Restaurant (named for the honey tangerine) to Pembroke Pines in 2014. And Broward County residents are thankful that he did. Originally from Tokunoshima, a small island in southern Japan, Ikemizu prepares an authentic […]
If Momi Ramen were a house of worship, its altar would be the slab of pork belly atop the noodle house’s communal wooden table. In this Brickell kitchen, massive kettles of tonkotsu broth – a silky, opaque liquid made with pork bones and gleaming globs of fat – bubble away and simmer for hours. They […]
Located across the street from the University of Miami campus, Moon Thai offers a casual atmosphere and a relief from the crowded restaurants of nearby Coconut Grove. Two menus offer a plentiful selection of Thai and Japanese dishes at reasonable prices. Get your night started at this colorful venue with the spicy conch or raw […]
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 […]
Literally meaning “hello,” moshi moshi is a traditional Japanese greeting that appropriately reflects the warmth and hospitality bestowed on those fortunate enough to stumble on this South Beach sushi spot. A local fave, this ultra-hip, neighborhood restaurant offers more than 175 sushi, sashimi, and teriyaki dishes. So slip off your shoes, slither into a booth, […]
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Literally meaning “hello,” moshi moshi is a traditional Japanese greeting that appropriately reflects the warmth and hospitality bestowed on those fortunate enough to stumble on this South Beach sushi spot. A local fave, this ultra-hip, neighborhood restaurant offers more than 175 sushi, sashimi, and teriyaki dishes. So slip off your shoes, slither into a booth, […]
Chairs, ceiling, and walls in this stylized 40-seater are festooned with red heart patterns that look like the Target logo reconfigured for Valentine’s Day. There are outdoor tables for patrons who want to share more intimately in the Calle Ocho street scene. And please note that Mr. Yum has its own little parking lot to […]
