I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm and welcoming, with a comfortable setting that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The food was outstanding. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell that the kitchen pays attention to quality ingredients and careful preparation. The menu had a great variety of options, making it easy for everyone in our group to find something they loved. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, this restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience. Great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere make it a place I would happily visit again and recommend to others.

Usually a big fan of Matsuri. Our go to order is the Masa platter for two. We decided to switch…read moresome things up tonight, and my son specifically wanted eel. We ordered ahead of time, waited for quite some time. My husband drove all the way there, only to arrive home and realize that half our order was missing. Called them to complain, and they are taking off the missing items from our bill. The food we did receive was mediocre at best, honestly Publix does better than what we received tonight. The spicy tuna roll, one of our always staples, was just rice and tuna, no spicy mayo. Total disappointment. Waste of time, energy and money. They don't do delivery and we're certainly not driving back there, but I feel like in instances like this they should make it up to you. It's not about the money. It's about not having the food that you ordered and were excited to receive.

If you are looking for a neighborhood sushi bar with genuine charm, this is the place!…read more From the moment you walk in, the service is incredibly fast, polite, and welcoming. You can tell the owner truly cares about the restaurant and the guests, which gives the whole spot such a warm and inviting vibe. The fish is fresh, and everything we ordered was delicious. On top of the amazing quality, the prices are very reasonable for Coral Gables. It's easily our new go-to spot. Highly recommend!

Really enjoy this place and obviously many people do because its always pretty busy. Good thing…read morefor a seafood place so things are always fresh. Almost don't want to write cause don't want more people crowding!!! We refer to Izakaya as that "blackboard" place cause of all their posted specials on blackboards. Forget all these omakase places that have mushroomed everwhere! Some of us have been having omakase long before most ever heard of the word. Just really good food here, great service, and great staff that's pretty stable which says something. Oh and their homemade Lychee ice cream....

Seating was fast the waiter was nice. The seating area felt refreshing. The ramen itself was so…read morerich. The broth was very tasteful while, the egg and pork slice were even better. Everything in the bowl came together like a masterpiece that was made out of love! Couldn't ask for a better bowl!

Really solid fast-casual spot. The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, and the prices are…read morevery reasonable for the portion sizes you get. It's a great place to grab a quick meal without feeling like you're sacrificing quality. Service is quick and efficient, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The whole place has a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere that makes it easy to stop in for lunch or a casual dinner. If you're looking for good food that's affordable and served quickly, this is the place. P

Lots of options on Miracle Mile and we definitely regret our choice. Walked in on a Sunday so it's…read morenot busy at all. But the first impression was that it smelled bad. Spicy tuna roll looked and tasted like beat up tuna and the hamachi was drenched in soy sauce before getting plated on top of soy sauce and oil at the bottom. Why?! Waste of good fish or covering up bad fish taste? The only sushi roll that didn't have imitation crab or tempura shrimp was the Seattle amigo roll, but it was drenched in sweet sauce. 0/10 would not recommend anything we ordered if you enjoy good sushi...

I'll admit, I wasn't as impressed when I came for happy hour, but my opinion definitely improved…read morewhen I came back for their weekday lunch specials. For happy hour, I've had the rainbow poke ($7), and the buy 2 get 1 skewers, and the ebi croquette ($11). All were good but not that filling. I would say in terms of deals, you get more bang for your buck with the lunch specials. For lunch, I shared the mai premium lunch ($28) and the udon soup ($16). The premium lunch came with miso soup and 9 small dishes in a beautiful bento box. Definitely aesthetically pleasing and I liked the variety. The udon soup was also great with chewy udon noodles, sweet savory soup, and tempura shrimp/veggies. Service was attentive and nice. Parking available via street parking or you can pay in nearby parking garages. I wouldn't bring a big party based on the limited seating arrangements inside. All in all good food. I would consider coming back for their lunch specials.

Shingo doesn't waste a single course. The Hassun starter (kamasu, shima aji) eases you in nice and…read moreclean, then the unagi kabayaki with osetra caviar shows up and just... gets it. Smoky, glazed eel meeting briny caviar in one bite ...I actually paused for a second on that one. Hotate with seasonal vegetables kept things light before the tachiuo don came through. Then the nigiri run: makogarei( marbled flounder ), kinmedai(golden eye snapper) kohada(gizzard shad), nodoguro(blackthroat seaperch) you can literally taste the sourcing in every piece. And the bluefin tuna trio (a 309lb catch straight from Yamaguchi) was genuinely the highlight of the night. Fatty, clean, melt in your mouth good. Ikura and Hokkaido uni kept the luxury going before the negitoro handroll and tamago brought it back to something simple and comforting. Cheesecake and matcha ice cream to close it out .. it was sweet without being too much. This one's staying in my top omakase spots in Miami. Worth the price tag, worth the hype.

There is a reason Michelin gives out stars. One is for exceptional food and a dining experience…read more Shingle is one of those perfect examples. Located on the side of the Palmas building in Coral Gables Florida shingle is a small contemporary modern feeling restaurant with everything you'd come to expect from a one star Michelin restaurant here in Miami. We went for Valentine's Day to do the Omakase menu that they were presenting. It was well worth it. Each individual bite was an experience in of themselves. One particular piece was a squid dish that was sliced so thin it felt like you were eating silk. The tuna courses were incredible. Flown in fresh for the night -- piece after piece -- spectacular. We ended with the toro -- heavenly. The oysters -- west coast and east coast oysters with completely different tastes. Crispy Japanese Milk toast with ikuri (divine) and the other with fresh flown in Uni (heavenly). The Wagu is delicious (although personally I enjoy my Wagu with a simple sear). They had an eel (fresh of course) with caviar -- WOW. And finally a a triple threat of Uni, Ikuri and caviar to end the night. We loved the Shingo experience. Do yourself a favor. Head over to the Mile of a cocktail (one so you don't lose your senses for the meal) then hop over to the restaurant and spend a few hours delighting those senses in a culinary experience.

You have to order the GG wagyu sandwich; it was SO good, it completely exceeded my expectations…read more The Wagyu inside is crispy and juicy. The sauce they use gives such a special flavor. It was a party in my mouth. The strawberry sandwich is not too sweet, it's the perfect level of sweetness. The strawberries give it a nice tartness. Would definitely order it again. We liked the Osaka roll; the mango gives it a nice touch. The nigiri is good too. Nothing was fishy or chewy in a bad way. Gyoza were tasty. The curry katsu udon bowl was bland. We would not order it again. The egg sandwich was bland and we would not order it again. I wish they had funaguchi sake here. Cute ambience inside. They also deliver on uber eats but I haven't tried delivery yet.

Was out shopping nearby and wandered in for lunch fully expecting the usual and instead found a…read moresurprisingly reasonable omakase in Doral (a sentence I didn't think I'd ever say). The starter omakase runs about $68. It was around seven courses plus dessert, and honestly, every dish pulled its weight. Bonus points to the server, who gave clear, thoughtful explanations. Menu-wise, don't expect a parade of rolls they're clearly nudging you toward the omakase experience. But if that's the goal, they're doing it right. All in all, a really enjoyable meal and one I'd happily circle back to, next time to explore more of the menu.

Overall a solid dining experience. Joined my friends for lunch right when they opened. Ordered a…read morefew ramen and sushi rolls. Server was pleasant and friendly but accidentally put in an order for an onigiri that we never ordered and forgot to put in the order for a black garlic ramen my friend ordered. When we asked about the missing ramen order he quickly went to the back to put in the order but ordered the wrong ramen which was a regular tonkatsu ramen. Another thing that was a little irritating was that the bathroom's paper towel dispenser was empty so you couldn't dry your hands after washing. Given that there was only one other table with two customers during the entire duration of our meal, it seems kind of inexcusable that the employees could not check and replace the dispenser while they were also using during the time of service. Regarding the meal, The black Garlic ramen was decent albeit slightly salty and the texture of the noodles was nice. My friends tonkatsu ramen was a little too creamy for the soup and came with thinner b noodles which was a little disappointing and unexpected as it was not mentioned in the menu that there were any differences in the type of noodles in each ramen choices. The sushi rolls were good. They were well made and flavorful. Overall I would recommend this place and think it's worth a try.

This is my new favorite sushi place on the mile!…read more The staff are extremely welcoming and friendly. The menu includes a variety of authentic Japanese "Izakaya" style appetizers and small dishes as well as ramen and sushi rolls, nigiri, and sashimi. Their food is fresh and I am always looking forward to their daily specials. They have a variety of sake and sell beer and wine as well. They have a fun happy hour special where if you buy a beer, you get a free yakitori skewer which was absolutely delicious. The last time we went, we tried the black garlic tonkotsu ramen, which was extremely flavorful, authentic, and tasty. I can't wait to come back soon!

Great food great service. Kati was very attentive. The sushi lunch special is deal!! Great valueread more

So, so good! Tried the guava roll which I expected to be…read morecold but it was warm and delicious. Also got the passion fruit roll. Wow super strong flavor and the inside was savory and delicious. The prices are good and staff very attentive. Will be back to try more.

Sakura has been our favorite sushi restaurant for over 10 years, and it has become such a special…read moreplace for our family. One of my very first dates with the man who's now my husband and the father of my children was here. Now, years later, we bring our kids with us, and they absolutely love it too. It's amazing that a place that was part of the beginning of our story is now somewhere we get to share with our family. The food is always incredible. The sushi is consistently fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared, and we've never had a bad meal. But what truly makes Sakura stand out is the people. The staff has always been so kind, welcoming, and attentive, and after all these years they genuinely make you feel like family every time you walk through the door. Rob is an amazing server and it's always good to see him. It's rare to find a restaurant that delivers the same outstanding food and service year after year, but Sakura has done exactly that. We have so many wonderful memories here, and we look forward to making many more. Thank you for always making us feel at home. We couldn't recommend Sakura more highly!

I wrote a review about this place 3 years ago and somehow didn't come back until now... which…read morehonestly feels like a personal mistake But coming back, I was kind of shocked in the best way--everything is exactly how I remembered it. Same quality, same kind service, same good energy. In a place like Coral Gables where spots come and go all the time, that kind of consistency is rare. If you're looking for a cozy, traditional Japanese spot with really good prices, please check out Sakura Japanese Restaurant. The food is always good, the service is warm, and it just feels like one of those places you're happy you found. I'll add photos from my first visit 3 years ago (on my camera ‍) and from today--you can see for yourself that the portions are still great and the prices are still super reasonable. I just really love supporting smaller, local spots like this, especially when they're this consistent. It deserves to be way busier than it is, so pls go show them some love before the big chains try to take over everything

I was very intrigued by the use of the Konro grill that burns binchotan coal, I actually wanted to…read moreget a Konro grill but never got around to do it. It is my understanding that these are used at yakitori shops around the world. Anyhow, when I saw that Dojo Izakaya used this grill, I had to check them out. The restaurant is pretty modern and the service is top notch. I got a vibe of a x star Michelin restaurant, but fortunately/unfortunately it is not. I ordered the fried chicken, grilled gyozas, and a grilled branzino. The chicken was really good, with excellent flavors. The grilled items had a special grilled flavor, more intense but also more delicate than regular smoked foods. It is a nice alternative to regular charcoal grills that many places use, as well as smokers at smoked meat restaurants. I appreciate the offerings, the variety, good flavors, etc. The menu changes weekly or monthly, so this is an active menu that offers diversity. If the restaurant wants to be a fine dining restaurant, I can see them going in that direction. Otherwise, they could stay as they are and continue using the unique grill flavors.