Though it’s unclear why Phuket “Cake” Thongsodchareondee stepped away from his eponymous Wynwood Thai spot, his reemergence nearby in the space that once housed the Gang Miami gave some Miami foodies a sense of relief. Here the young chef has pivoted to Japanese cuisine, which he honed while working at Makoto in the Bal Harbour […]
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Showing 23 - 44 of 127Gekkō is a Japanese steakhouse and lounge from the minds of Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman and the recording artist Bad Bunny.
Hiden is one of Miami’s coolest dining destinations. It’s hidden behind a Wynwood taco shop, accessible only by entering a secret passcode into a silver keypad. But there’s more: Once the copper wall slides open, you find yourself transported from ground zero of trendy Miami to Japan as you step through into an intimate, eight-seat […]
For the coolest, quickest sushi treat on South Beach, hit up Hiro’s Sushi Express. It has all the things a sushi restaurant needs, and it’s a perfect stop when you’re hungry after a night at the club. And it’s very affordable. Try the sashimi salad appetizer with tuna, salmon, and avocado. If you want to […]
Alvaro Perez Miranda, the Venezuelan restaurateur and art dealer who also owns the growing Midorie mini-chain, has created a sparse yet beautiful dining room for Hiyakawa in Wynwood. The scene feels like walking into a museum exhibit – the interior is decorated in Japanese wood architecture with curved ceiling arches that resemble the unfinished frame […]
Chef Dongwook Seo thinks eating fresh seafood is one of life’s richest pleasures. His first restaurant, Hoshi & Sushi, serves sushi that’s a mix of simplicity and invention. Located on the ground floor of a condo building on Miami Beach’s Millionaires Row, Hoshi & Sushi is a two-room, 60-seat eatery filled with hanging lanterns, wooden […]
TEMPORARILY CLOSED Valerie and Nando Chang, along with their father Fernando, are behind this tiny, no-frills restaurant in the heart of the tony Design District. Itamae marries the precision of Japanese culinary techniques with the bold flavors of Peru, making the dishes bright, flavorful, and supremely interesting. The simple menu offers nigiri, ceviche, a local […]
This Japanese food and sushi spot serves some of the freshest and best sushi in Miami-Dade County. Patrons flock to watch Japanese sushi masters carve, slice, and roll. Miso soup, edamame, teriyaki bowls, and bento boxes are also offered
Down an ominous black staircase that once led to South Beach’s beloved Bond Street Lounge awaits K Ramen. Burger. Beer., an Asian-inspired oasis that serves among Miami’s best bowls of ramen. Better yet, this manga-inspired joint stays open late. That means fried chicken or pork belly sandwiches and a salmon-skin salad with crisped shards of […]
Kaido, the Design District cocktail lounge by chef Brad Kilgore and mixologist Nico de Soto, is a lush den of food and drinks. Yes, the menu is filled with decadent items you would expect in a lounge situated above a Gucci boutique, such as grilled foie gras ($23) and Wagyu tataki ($95); however, it’s Kilgore’s […]
A hidden gem adored by locals, Katana is a compact yet vibrant Normandy Isles spot that boasts a 25-seat circular bar where skilled chefs whip up an array of dishes in a veritable sushi-go-round. The restaurant’s pricing system, indicated by the color of the plates, adds an element of surprise and exploration to the experience. […]
At Katsuya, sea urchin, toro, jumbo clams, and kanpachi are a few of two dozen à la carte sushi and sashimi offerings. A platter of the latter might bring two to three pieces each of a half-dozen fish: velvety dark bigeye tuna, small squares of salmon, thin fillets of yellowtail and halibut, slices of hokki […]
At Katsuya, sea urchin, toro, jumbo clams, and kanpachi are a few of two dozen à la carte sushi and sashimi offerings. A platter of the latter brought two to three pieces each of a half-dozen fish: velvety dark bigeye tuna, small squares of salmon, thin fillets of yellowtail and halibut, slices of hokki clam, […]
The dark room is clad in black leather banquettes and booths, an LCD image of hellish flames licking the back wall, chain links hanging from another, and a thousand or so samurai swords suspended from the ceiling with points dangling downward — the steak house of Marilyn Manson’s dreams. Of course, he could afford it […]