Three Miami Restaurants Make Yelp List of Top 100 Sushi Spots in the U.S.

Miami has become known for its array of impressive sushi restaurants over the past several years, from Michelin-rated spots like Shingo in Coral Gables to classics like Matsuri in West Miami and Makoto in Bal Harbour. However, there are only three such restaurants that have captured the hearts of Yelp reviewers across the country.

Yelp has just released its annual list of Top 100 Sushi Spots 2024, and three Miami spots have made the top 100.

From House of Food Porn in Little Haiti and Sushi Bichi in Miami Beach to a spot all the way down in South Miami, Pla-Tu Sushi Thai Tapas, these spots come highly recommended by Yelpers.

Below, in order of appearance in the list, check out why the restaurants have made such an impression in 2024.

35. Sushi Bichi, Miami Beach

Located along Ocean Terrace in North Beach, Sushi Bichi, which means Sushi Beach, is a pan-coastal, Japanese-fusion restaurant with nods to Filipino, Japanese, and other Asian cuisines. Open for dinner daily and lunch on weekends, Sushi Bichi features sushi and global pan-coastal cuisine, along with an array of sake, cocktails, wines, and beer from around the world. One Yelp reviewer wrote, "Sushi Bichi isn't just a restaurant; it's an enchanting sanctuary where sun, surf, and flavors harmoniously coexist. Imagine dining in a relaxed outdoor setting, mere steps away from the ocean waves. The owner created an inviting atmosphere." Another Yelp reviewer wrote, "If you love sushi or just want a beautiful evening, Sushi Bichi is old school Miami Beach: relaxed, easy, friendly, delicious and lovely!

42. House of Food Porn, Miami

Chef Franco Antonio Blanco's unique foodie restaurant in Little Haiti, House of Food Porn, has garnered a loyal fanbase thanks to his unique twists on sushi and Japanese cuisine inspired by his Cuban upbringing. The chef explains that his parents never let him eat raw fish, so, one day, he made his mother a Cuban-style sushi filled with black beans, rice, pork, sweet plantains, avocado, yuca, and mojo. His mother fell in love with the explosion of flavors in one bite and coined the name “Shushi” because her Spanish accent prevented her from accurately pronouncing the word. And the rest is history. Now, the reviews on Yelp tell the whole story. "LORD HAVE MERCY! We came back for a second time because we couldn't get enough! Nicky and Chef Franco are just the absolute best, the sexy ambiance, food and attention to detail is out of this world. I will continue to recommend House of Food Porn to anyone and everyone I know. We love you Nicky and Chef Franco!" says one fan of the restaurant.

63. Pla-Tu Sushi Thai Tapas, South Miami

Winner of New Times' Best Restaurant (South Miami-Dade) of 2023, Pla-Tu Sushi Thai Tapas in South Miami has quickly become a SoMi staple thanks to its use of the freshest ingredients possible. "We don't pre-cook food," restaurant partner Oui Pholasamee previously told New Times. "You may have to wait a bit, but the food will come out tasting good." The Thai-Japanese fusion spot, which was also voted number one on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in Florida in 2023, prepares a selection of top-grade, melt-in-your-mouth sushi and a surprisingly affordable omakase dinner. The restaurant also serves up an array of authentic Thai dishes like moo nam tok (grilled pork salad) and chicken khao soi (coconut curry noodle soup). The staff is kind and attentive, the food is Instagram-worthy, and the spicy tuna crispy rice is immaculately crisp. Plus, there's outdoor seating and vegan options available to order.