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
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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 […]
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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 […]
Secreted 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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]