Diners' Choice: Japanese restaurants in Miami - Dade

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Sokai Sushi Bar The Falls

5.0

5 (172)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Kendall

About the restaurant

Sokai Sushi Bar is a casual fine dining restaurant, offering eclectic Japanese and Peruvian cuisine and warm hospitality. We specialize in original fusions, allowing the customer to select from an ever evolving menu and long-time favorites sourced from top quality seasonal ingredients. Our restaurant prides in differentiating from traditional Japanese and Peruvian cuisine to creative flavors that enhance your palate at every bite. Inspired by great artisanal foods of the world. We craft all of our stocks, sauces, entrees, and pastries from scratch on a daily basis. We also strive to support local producers when purchasing wine, produce, seafood and many other ingredients. Whether this is your first visit or you’re a longtime guest, we promise to make your dining experience memorable.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Great variety of food choices, drinks were awesome as well!

MILA Omakase

5.0

5 (153)

$50 and over

Japanese

South Beach

About the restaurant

MILA OMAKASE IS A 10-SEAT ENCLOSED ROOM OFFERING THE MOST EXCLUSIVE AND AUTHENTIC JOURNEY IN THE FAR EAST, MAGNIFIED BY THE MEDITERRANEAN INFLUENCES OF 26 TIME MICHELIN AWARDED CHEF MICHAËL MICHAELIDIS.

The intimate, ultra luxurious and transporting space features a massive overhanging cherry blossom tree, a Japanese craftsmanship-inspired wallpaper screen, a dramatic marble countertop, a 500-years old hinoki wood cutting board, and wall-mounted niches serving as members’ chopstick display.

The ever-changing dishes evolve according to the 72 Japanese micro-seasons, involving the most refined ingredients such as line-caught fish flown in daily, innovative vegetables and condiments, sea urchin from Hokkaido, bluefin tuna from Ehime prefecture, and Sanuki Olive Wagyu from Kagawa prefecture in Japan.

(Experiences and Pairings are Priced Per Person)

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FrancescoVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Absolutely fantastic! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Watching the food being prepared and conversing with the chef was an amazing experience. Highly recommend!

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Experience

MILA Omakase

Experience

MILA Omakase Sushi Masterclass - Classic

Taikin Asian Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (524)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Doral

About the restaurant

A fusion of Japanese, Thai, and Caribbean dishes lends a unique twist to many signature plates.

With a world-class chef cooking prime cuisine, Taikin boasts the sous-vide method, a cooking process that retains juices, aromas, and texture for an unparalleled dining experience.
The restaurant is well-located and easy to find. In fact, if you are an area professional needing a new lunch hour spot (or a spot to wine, dine and impress clients over lunch), look no further. Taikin has the elegance and simplicity you need to make a good impression. After all, the name “Taikin” represents fortune and wealth.

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Jorge

Dined 4 days ago

Excelent environment, outstanding service and food. 100% Recommended.

Amazonia Nikkei

4.8

4.8 (107)

$30 and under

Japanese

Miami Lakes

About the restaurant

With the opening of AMAZONIA, a new gastronomic experience arrives in Miami Lakes, endless Nikkei flavors, a perfect fusion between the best Peruvian gastronomy and contemporary Japanese gastronomy. the dishes are simple and designed to be shared, we promote the izakaya concept, a japanese concept that tends to share drinks and dishes among all guest. The space has been designed by Alejandro and Gabriela, internationally recognized architects and decorators, the atmosphere of the place shows the fusion of the Peruvian Amazon jungle and details of Japanese culture.

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BraulioVIP

Dined on Jun 2, 2025

Amazing Service and great food. Our waiter was spectacular. We love Sushi Mondays! This is a weekly visit restaurant!

Makoto - Bal Harbour

4.8

4.8 (4211)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Bal Harbour

About the restaurant

In case you haven’t heard, Makoto has moved to an awesome new space on the 3rd floor. Re-envisioned by Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, it’s a bold new look which will take your dining experience to a whole new level. Bright colors and cozy banquettes. More outdoor dining. More seats at the sushi counter. And of course, the food and drink will be as fabulous as ever.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Makoto Okuwa ushers Japanese cuisine into the 21st century at his eponymous eatery, located on the 3rd floor of the luxurious Bal Harbour Shops. One of Miami’s most accomplished chefs, Okuwa, a master of Edomae-style sushi, reshapes tradition for a savvy audience eager for something new. Those looking for the perfect spot for a romantic date, a lunch with friends or to celebrate a special occasion, will delight in this remarkable cuisine immersed in a stunning setting created by internationally renowned designer, India Mahdavi.

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Angela

Dined 6 days ago

Our dinner was delicious. As firstimers, we were not sure if we were ordering correctly…also? How do you choose? But great guidance from our server Matthew had us sated with sushi, hot stone cooking, ceviche, drinks and a super tasty salad. The atmosphere was fun, a great mix of people enjoying their dinners, daters, families and shoppers. Our server Matthew was outstanding. He ended up giving us some great recommendations for a quick trip we were taking that ended up being fabulous. We will be back:).

Dojo Izakaya

4.6

4.6 (36)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Coral Gables

About the restaurant

Dōjō is a new Izakaya & Saké Bar from the team behind Michelin rated, James Beard Nominee, Zitz Sum, located in Coral Gables, Florida.
Heavily inspired by our love for small Japanese bars, good quality seafood & all things cooked over charcoal, Dōjō brings together hospitality & familiarity to a space that is comfortable and inviting, designed to be inspired by Japandi interior design with bauhaus accents.
For us, Dōjō means the path & the way “Dō” and the time and place “jo”, tied with the concept of Ichigo Ichie which means “ in this moment, an opportunity”.
Relentless hospitality, excellent food & beverage; and being present in the moment are the core values of what the Dōjō experience is all about.

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Alejandro

Dined 5 days ago

Wow, one of the best experience I've ever had! I can't wait to go back!

Ikigai - Miami

4.7

4.7 (41)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Brickell

About the restaurant

Located in the exclusive Brickell Key, our restaurant brings the essence of traditional Japanese gastronomy to Miami. We are dedicated to preserving the authenticity of Japanese cuisine, offering an unparalleled dining experience with the finest ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship.

Our menu showcases expertly crafted Nigiris, Sashimis, and Makis, as well as traditional hot dishes that highlight the depth and richness of Japanese flavors. Guests can also enjoy an intimate and immersive omakase experience, where our skilled sushi chefs create personalized tasting menus that celebrate the artistry of Japanese culinary traditions.

With a serene ambiance and exceptional service, our restaurant is the perfect destination for those seeking an authentic taste of Japan in the heart of Brickell Key.

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ArchanaVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Incredibly fresh seafood. A very pleasant dining experience. Japanese food at its best. A must try.

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Experience

Bluefin Tuna Cutting ( 8th of July )

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill - South Beach

4.7

4.7 (1716)

$31 to $50

Japanese

South Beach

About the restaurant

Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill is a vibrant Japanese restaurant and sushi bar.

We proudly offer traditional Sushi & Sashimi dishes as well as entrees from our hot kitchen, including Japanese Grilled Short Ribs, Oxtail Fried Rice, BBQ Pork Spare Ribs, Salmon Tobanyaki, and our famous Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken.

We are nestled inside the historic Plymouth Hotel 1 block from the Miami Beach Convention Center and across the street from the Bass Museum of Art.

We offer seating indoors at the lobbby bar, sushi bar and dining room as well as outdoor seating under our covered canopy or poolside alfresco.

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DarinVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Went to the Sake tasting was excellent 3 different sake with some really nice food parings Will definitely look forward to returning!

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Popular dish

Wagyu Gyoza

Popular dish

Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

Popular dish

Blue Ribbon

Nami Nori - Design District

4.7

4.7 (114)

$31 to $50

Japanese

Design District

About the restaurant

Nami Nori is a casual, award. winning, temaki bar specializing in open-style sushi hand rolls. Our menu features signature temaki, including crunchy varieties, as well as takes on the classics and a special vegan section. The open-style temaki allows guests to enjoy a wide variety of flavors, in each fun-to-eat, visually tempting bite.

We also serve Japanese-inspired snacks and appetizers, along with a selection of beer, sake and wine, available on tap and by the bottle. Nami Nori is a casual yet elegant temaki bar offering guests a unique sushi dining experience in Williamsburg. Coming from the rarified Japanese restaurants in which they trained, partners Taka Sakaeda, Jihan Lee and Lisa Limb envisioned Nami Nori to be a more inclusive place that balances accessibility with a dedication to quality and creativity with a respect for traditional techniques.

Nami Nori is a place to share with friends, old and new.

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lauren

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Such a friendly team, really enjoyed sitting at the counter, looking forward to our next visit!

El Secreto Omakase

4.9

4.9 (17)

$50 and over

Japanese

Mid-Beach

About the restaurant

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?

📍 FAENA MIAMI BEACH
James Beard Award-winning chef, Paul Qui, unfolds an ultra-exclusive speakeasy style Omakase experience-- El Secreto. Blending Tokyo-style sushi and Kyoto-style kaiseki into an unparalleled tasting menu that’s prepared and served for a mouthwatering culinary journey.

Tucked behind FAENA's candlelit cava and the red velvet folds of Faena Theater, there is beauty hidden in the shadows. EL SECRETO, Miami's best-kept secret for those in the know.

In Japan, the term ‘omakase’ refers to respectfully leaving another to decide what is best, or in gastronomic speak: the chef’s selection.

Indulge in the highest-quality seafood from around the world and relish in ever-evolving dishes and ingredients such as line-caught fish flown in daily, innovative vegetable dishes, sea urchin from Hokkaido, sustainable bluefin tuna from Baja and Sanuki Olive Wagyu from Kagawa Prefecture in Japan.

What you’ll find? We’ll never tell.

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SandraVIP

Dined on May 27, 2025

Best Omakase we have had in the US. Chef Erik brings new meaning to the experience — the creativity of his preparation and flavors he brings to every bite is like no other. I don’t like Uni and i loved it here for the first time. Talented, great personality and made my husband’s birthday really special. We will be back. This is by the way a soace that holds 6 seats and it was just the 2 of us that night. Sake selection is also impressive.

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Experience

EL SECRETO Omakase by Paul Qui

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