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    Aoko

    4.9 (32 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Matcha crème brûlée
    Sherry J.

    - Great place for omakase - Call to make a reservation and make sure you specify you want to sit at the counter (they only have 4 seats at the counter) - Resy doesn't differentiate between regular tables and counter seating - They have a 10piece nigiri omakase for $75 and 14piece sashimi omakase for $85 - For some reason I thought it was 14 individual pieces of fish. Nope, it's 2 pieces per fish - I'm looking forward to trying the nigiri next time because it's 10 different pieces - Loved the matcha creme brulee (it's quite small) - Restaurant is very quiet on the weekdays - The restaurant is quite hidden, the doors are black from the outside - Chefs are friendly and service is good

    Snapper
    Ris F.

    Every moment was a tastegasm with them. The flavors added to our sushi were all so simple, but oh so delicious

    Nigiri
    Jamon T.

    Wow what a gem ! This is the 3rd time that I have eaten at this restaurant, and every time I'm so impressed. The omikase nigiri pieces melt in your mouth . I highly recommend this place .

    The quality of the fish here is top notch. No other place in Miami can compare. The service is unique. They make it feel like you're sitting in your grandparents kitchen. Would recommend any one who loves sushi.

    Omakase nigiri dinner, so delicious
    David A.

    I just found a wonderful sushi restaurant near midtown miami, difficult to notice, they do not have a sing on the door. Inside the venue is nice decorated, very japanese style. Excellent service and so fresh fish and seafood. They really exceeded my expectations. We had the omakase nigiri dinner, ikura temaki, hokkaido uni temaki and cali roll, everything was so delicious and super tasty. If you are a sushi lover, this is your place.

    Nicole P.

    Aoko was such a sweet surprise! Initially it looked like a small space, almost easy to miss. Do NOT miss it! Highly recommend a reservation, although not every table is packed, they do have time to give you extra special service with reservations! We did a little tasting of sorts! Recommend a white wine or their sake! Their Soba Noodles are a MUST HAVE! It is quiet, and even welcoming to little ones.

    Mendy C.

    My friends and I had such an amazing time at Aoko tonight! We decided to go with the omakase, and it was definitely the right choice. Every dish was carefully prepared and beautifully presented, featuring super fresh and high-quality ingredients. Chef Eric's creativity and skill really stood out with each course. With years of experience in top Japanese spots around South Florida, he added a unique and refined twist to everything we tried.

    roberta s.

    I went with my brother with high expectations as it had been highly recommended but it exceeded my expectations. The Omakase was unique and exotic with a beautiful presentation. We were surprised with an "off the menu" omakase which was a step up and so worth it! The sake was delicious and the experience was what I want for omakase- personable. Can't wait to go back (I already had my second reservation on the books!)

    Sophia N.

    What an incredible gem of a place! I tried out Aoko for the first time with friends and we all went for the nigiri omakase. It was all excellent and I can't wait to return in the future for more. The fish was fresh and flavors were creative and complimented the fish well. You have the option of sitting at a table or at the omakase bar (limited seating). Service was incredible and our server kindly explained each piece to us. We finished up with the matcha crème brûlée for dessert, which was creamy, full of matcha flavor, and not too sweet with a lovely brûléed top. Highly recommend! Street parking was easier than expected for Miami.

    Russ K.

    Chef Tomo gave a great omakase experience - he is amazing. The sushi is unbelievable and most flow in from Tokyo. The caviar and truffle touches take the food to a new level. Go now! The whole staff and team - are all terrific. Reservations are a must and only available on Resy R.

    Matcha creme brulee
    Maria V.

    I love sushi and Aoko definitely impressed me. It's one of the better sushi spots and the fish was very fresh. We sat at the counter and chatted with the chefs and watched them prepare our food. Great experience, dessert was a great touch. It wasn't too sweet and matcha crème brûlée is not something you can just find anywhere

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    8 months ago

    Super fresh fish and service was amazing. It should have a sign outside as it was hard to find. No place does it say Aoko at all

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    1 year ago

    Wow sushi is 10/10 - one of the best sushi places in Miami. Casual spot for sure but chef Tomo is so friendly and passionate. Cannot beat.

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    1 year ago

    Easily the best sushi I've ever had, can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Friendly staff and knowledgeable chefs. Great vibes.

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    2 years ago

    Great spot. Do not let the lack of curbside appeal fool you! Inside is a execellent vibe. Food is ouystanding!

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    Great omakase and nigiri. The quality was fantastic. Service was great and the prices were very reasonable. Great spot.

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    Best sushi in Miami bar none. AMAZING! Terrific service and the food is outstanding. My 2nd time going -- will be coming back a lot.

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    OMAKAI sushi

    OMAKAI sushi

    4.6(435 reviews)
    0.5 miWynwood
    $$$

    Stopped by for happy hour (daily from 3:30-6:30 PM) and this spot was sooooo mf good. It's really…read morecute inside clean, calm, and aesthetically pleasing. Very warm, serene vibe with neutral tones. Definitely the kind of place you'd come to unwind and just enjoy good sushi without any chaos. Parking: Street parking is available, but it is paid, so keep that in mind before pulling up. The servers were very helpful and kind overall. My only complaint is that food came out a bit slow, especially considering it wasn't very busy at the time. Like serve me all my orders all at once pleaseeeeee so I can indulge lol What I Had: _________________ Sashimi Assortment - 10/10 Freaking delicious. Light, decadent, and incredibly fresh. Each piece tasted clean and high-quality, the kind of sashimi that melts the second it hits your mouth. They did their thing! Kanpachi Sashimi - 10/10 So good. Soft, delicate, and perfectly fresh. Every bite was balanced and flavorful without being heavy at all. Nigiri - White Fish Tasting - 11/10 Hands down my favorite part of my experience. I ordered multiple rounds (they come two per order), including branzino and snapper. The branzino was unreal. I wanted only branzino... that is how marvelous it was. Topped with this umami crunch that added so much texture and flavor. It was literally mouthwatering, like a burst of flavor in every bite. I honestly could've kept ordering this all night. Nigiri - Bluefin Tuna Tasting - 5/10 This one just wasn't for me. It wasn't fishy, but the texture was very slimy and didn't sit well in my mouth. It didn't swallow smoothly and just wasn't appetizing to me personally. Definitely a pass. Blue Crab Hand Roll - 6.5/10 I know this is a fan favorite, but it was just okay for me. Not bad at all, just didn't wow me compared to everything else I had. For $6, it's fine, but I wouldn't rush to reorder it. Customer Service: 8.5/10 Friendly and helpful, just slightly slow. Overall Experience: 9/10 Will I Be Back? Yes, absolutely. This establishment has been TAMIED™

    Omakai was a great sushi stop in the heart of Wynwood. Clean restaurant, plenty of seating, and…read moreeven the bathroom passed the clean test. Parking is mostly limited street parking though, so plan ahead. This spot is more about curated tastings, sashimi, nigiri, and handrolls rather than specialty rolls, so don't expect a huge roll menu. We ordered the sashimi assortment, white fish tasting, seared salmon, bluefin tuna tasting, unagi foie gras, and a few handrolls including blue crab and negi toro. Everything tasted super fresh and flavorful, especially the bluefin and unagi foie gras. Portions are on the lighter side though, so we left satisfied but not totally full. Cedrick was awesome and really made the experience better. He knew the menu inside and out and explained everything perfectly. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Wynwood and want quality sushi without the overly trendy vibe.

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    Outside view

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    Hiyakawa

    Hiyakawa

    4.5(105 reviews)
    0.3 miWynwood

    Incredible dinner experience celebrating my birthday with a few friends! Highly recommend sitting…read moreat the sushi counter. Space is gorgeous and the service was top notch. We got there a bit before our reservation time, and they let us sit in the smaller dining area as we waited for our spots to open up. We all did the $200 tasting and we were all pleasantly surprised by the quality and variety of the bites. It's 8 courses that range from a nigiri sampler, small bites, and dessert. Most memorable were the clam broth, beef loin and carrots, and the fatty tuna nigiri with caviar on top. The fatty tuna nigiri with caviar was the main reason I wanted the tasting! There is an à la carte menu too, but it was a lot easier just letting the chefs portion out our meal. Would definitely check them out and enjoy a superb evening out!

    Went on a Saturday night with friends (party of 5). We had an early reservation at 6pm. We arrived…read morea few minutes early and were allowed in before officially opening the doors which was great. The staff was very accommodating and service oriented. There were a few people working collaboratively to make our experience outstanding. We opted to order ala carte instead of the tasting menu. Everything was high quality, expertly crafted and executed to perfection. Not only was the food delicious, but visually appealing. Will definitely return and recommend it to others.

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    Hiyakawa - If you're doing a la carte, get a platter -- 6 pieces of chefs selections from either seasonal menu or permanent menu.

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    Tanka

    4.2(90 reviews)
    0.6 miOmni, Edgewater
    $$$

    I discovered this upscale Chinese restaurant on our last day while staying at the Marriott Marquis…read moreBiscayne Bay Hotel. It's in the little mall area to the left of the hotel. You can access the mall area from the left of the hotel lobby. What impressed me most was the presentation of all the dishes. They really took great care to make everything look beautiful. All the plates and dishes were just so stunning. The other thing that really stood out was the service. They were so friendly and helpful. I truly appreciate when servers know their menu well and are able to make suggestions. I can't remember my server's name, but she was just top-notch. We ordered: - Miso soup, (served in a charming, Japanese chawan mushi cup) the flavor was really good and strong. (I hate it when it's weak) - Spicy dumplings. They tasted homemade. Yummy - Shrimp shu mai, good, tasted as it should - Tanaka roll, with extra crispies on top, (I was not a fan because I did not expect it to be deep-fried. if it had not been deep-fried, I would've liked it.) - Peking duck served in an impressive three tier tower that looks like a round Chinese Temple. - Pork Belly Bao bun, this was also a miss for me because I expected it to taste like barbecue, but it was just really salty like they used a lot of brown salty sauce. All in all, I really enjoyed this restaurant, even though I didn't like those two items. Bec But, because of the excellent service, the atmosphere and the beautiful way they served the food, I decided to leave them a five star review. Those dishes weren't bad they just weren't what I expected. We don't live in the area so if we were to stay in this hotel again, we would definitely dine here again. I'd like to try some of the other items on the menu. You should give this Restaurant a try, I don't think you will be disappointed.

    I stumbled upon this restaurant last minute when my first choice restaurant turned out to be closed…read moreon my last day in Miami. I was pleasantly surprised to find out how authentic it is being in Florida. The food isn't really Sichuan or chongqing cuisine as it's Chinese name suggests, at least based on the dishes we ordered - instead they are more Northern style Chinese food, nevertheless, these dishes were very well presented and tasted as close as it gets to the same food I find in China. I'd go as far as saying that the Chinese food in this restaurant taste more authentic than 80% of the Chinese restaurants I've been to even in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the last 10 years. Lamb Opal Soup 10/10 Cucumber Salad 9/10 Peking Duck 8/10 Black Pepper Beef 9/10 Overall food: 9/10

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    Uchi Miami

    Uchi Miami

    4.6(705 reviews)
    0.6 miWynwood
    $$$
    Takes reservations
    Fine dining

    Highly recommend Uchi for non-traditional Japanese cuisine! The freshness and creativity of the…read moredish combinations is what stands out the most to me. It may not have the best ambiance or the nicest restaurant decor, but the menu does not disappoint. I particularly like eel, so I recommend the unagi. I also loved the hama chili, which is one of their signature dishes, the wagyu dingo, the shime saba (mackerel), the kimono even though it's a very small bite, and the kinoko nabe, which is not pictured but is truly a must. I'm not sure what they add to it, but it is delicious. If you have room for dessert, the fried milk is interesting because it has several different flavors and textures you can combine. The one dish I would not necessarily recommend is the madai crudo, which needed a little more flavor in my opinion. Service is good both at the tables and in the bar area.

    I had a long layover in Miami and since I've never been to Miami, I made the most of it! I landed…read moreat 2 PM checked into my hotel by three and then hit the streets. I went to the Wynwood area and walked around because I love art the murals were amazing. I had planned to go to Uchi early so that I can catch happy hour. And I did I was one of the first people there. I had the signature tasting for One and overall it was very enjoyable. It's funny, when I was looking at the happy hour menu I was thinking about having the crabcake curry, even though I ate it all, it was my least favorite out of the nine courses. It was perfectly cooked on the outside. Nice and crispy. The curry taste was very delightful, but the inside of the crabcake was crazy mushy. Just not what I expected. It was not lump crab as described it was more like blended crab. There were also little gnats flying around. Definitely not what anyone should experience in a popular and expensive restaurant.

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    Part of Interior

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    Avo nigiri

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    Omakase

    Sushi | Bar Miami Beach

    Sushi | Bar Miami Beach

    4.8(88 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    Private events
    Certified professionals

    We've done several fine dinning establishments in miami and the food and service except for two…read moreplaces where great. However, our favorite has been sushi bar with the omakase menu. The ambience is secluded and warm without losing its chic feeling. The two chefs had a great personality and we had great conversations. The food was absolutely amazing. Each course had a completely distinct flavor profile and played off one another very well. None where so over powering that it made the other seem bland. Extremely well balanced with amazing flavors. For a nice night out. Stay at the beach for the weekend, take an uber to the restaurant, immerse yourself for an hour or so of culinary delight, and let the outside world melt away in the experience.

    My husband and I love omakase, and we definitely wanted to check out one while we were travelling…read morein Miami. We normally check the Michelin Guide first but there's none for Miami so we decided to browse through Tock for fun. This was how we stumbled upon Sushi Bar and we are so glad we did! The price point of $185 per seating is super worth it. You get a lot of fish and they are very creative with each nigiri. Their spin on it shows their creative side (with Miami flavors) but is not super over the top and sauce does not drown out the freshness of the fish. Something that stood out to me was how they shaved frozen monkfish liver as a topping. I wanna go back just for that!! They also had some pieces where they smoked the fish. Besides the food, I thought it was very creative how they welcomed guests with a welcome drink at the hotel bar. This was so unique! We finished ours early, and had some of their other drinks - they were all very good! Once they're ready, a server came to get us from the hotel bar and led us through an alleyway to a separate building which was where the actual omakase was taking place. The atmosphere was dark and gave off speakeasy vibes, which I thought was different to other omakase places. Bar is spacious enough to still have private conversations. We did the beverage pairing and we really appreciated the sommelier's knowledge. Overall, we would want to come back again for another tasting experience!!

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    Sushi | Bar Miami Beach
    Sushi | Bar Miami Beach
    Sushi | Bar Miami Beach

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