We visited Bakan during a quick overnight stay in Miami before catching a flight. It was the…read moreperfect choice. I am gluten free so the fact that they make their own corn corn tortillas is amazing and about 90% of the menu is gluten free. I do have a nut allergy so there were a few items I couldn't have but still lots of options. The server recommend doing family style so we got a few things to share. We really enjoyed the short rib tacos and Verde chicken enchiladas. They were both outstanding. But the best part of the meal was the watermelon margaritas, holy moly so good! I highly recommend this place and its a cute little area to walk around and explore after.

Visited Bakan during the World Cup final (Argentina vs. Spain) with a large party, and they…read moregraciously accommodated us as a walk-in--we were fortunate to snag indoor seating on a whim in Wynwood, and I'm grateful for that. The server was phenomenal, and the food tasted great, though portions run a little small for the price. One thing that caught me off guard: most of the table ordered tacos and enchiladas, but when the plates arrived, the "tacos" were essentially flautas and the "enchiladas" were more like tacos (the photo shown is the enchiladas). Naming aside, both dishes were delicious. We were also celebrating a birthday, and the staff sang for her and brought out a complimentary dessert--hands down the best brownie dessert I've ever had. The drinks were good, the food came out hot, and the ambiance was wonderful, with friendly, kind staff throughout. What did we order? Chorizo Queso: Not your traditional dipping queso, but FULL of flavor and the chorizo was great, decent portion. The table loved this. Comes with some warm fresh purple corn tortillas! 9/10 Guacamole: Nothing extraordinary, standard guac, I wish there was more guac and chips! The tortillas these come with are the same as the queso but fried and uncut. A little different but it was a nice change! 7/10 Chicken and Chorizo Enchiladas: Not your standard enchilada that you may be used to! Full of flavor though and everything was cooked very well! 8/10! Drinks: 10/10 Fair warning: expect a bit of sticker shock when the bill arrives.

Ok, admittedly, it was a crazy night. Miami Miami'd the night we were there. People were acting out…read moreand wild, and it was a random Wednesday! But truly, it's that kind of excitement and life that allows a place like KYU to thrive. People want to be where the action is, and in terms of food - this is there the action is. We had the Chef's Special, and every single serving that was brought to us was a 5/5 experience! Our waitress was attentive and personal, without any sense of lingering or hovering at all. The staff did a good job of dealing with some of the rowdier patrons, and it was clear that this was not the norm, but some people looking for trouble with a bit too much of something in their system. I was impressed overall, and would absolutely go back next time I visit Miami. Probably a top 10 dinner experience!

Atmosphere was nice. Industrial speak easy kind of vibes…read more Went for the Miami Spice menu to give them a shot. Even with reservations they were a little slow in seating for a fairly empty restaurant (noon). Ordered drinks (tea $6 and coffee $5) then brunch. Seems like service coordination is very off. My spouse got the appetizer a good 15 minutes before mine. I had the biscuit, that was very tasty. The fruit, granola yogurt was good too. The main of crab Benedict was served, next although already cooled and the sauce a congealed. My main, after a good 30 minutes still had not arrived. Apparently a steak and eggs can be miscooked and they had redone it, never bothering to tell us. I did not try it there. Refills on the coffee were never offered. We took the steak and our cinnamon buns to go since we had been there long enough. The final kicker is they have an automatic 20% service charge in order to ensure the staff is paid enough. Seems like a business problem to me. Service was not up to that high of a standard. If you go during Miami Spice I hope they have figured out how to sequence the courses and get them to the table correctly while still hot.

I really enjoyed my sprint Tonkotsu ramen bowl pair with lychee martini. The service was awesome as…read morethe Franklin took his time recommended the ideal food by asking my preference. I'm a girl who likes her spices but the recommendation he gave was very tolerable and most certainly enjoyable. In terms of ambiance , it wasn't crowded which I love! Also they played Rnb which made this spot 10/10. Truly a gem and certainly will be revisiting.

Rating: 5.0 Been a…read morehuge fan of the Iron Chef show since I was a kid and my favorite has aways been the Japanese Chef Masaharu Morimoto! And since experiencing his Disney Springs restaurant Morimoto Asia, I had been looking forward for him to come to Miami. This was a couple of years back during the cooler season in Miami. RESTAURANT: I just know that this location is going to be beautiful. Chef Morimoto restaurants are worldwide and so I was not disappointed to see how beautiful this restaurant was and how perfectly complemented the vibe of the Wynwood scene. The restaurant doors open to the street, which was perfect during our winter visit. Inside is an open floor plan with a variety of seating options from the izakaya style table, banquet dining against the wall, to the huge bar. There are even covered seating outside that reminded me of New York. Decor is both minimal but with burst of colors with his signature wall art and backlit panels against the wall. And ofcourse, it won't be an authentic Japanese restaurant without the a display of hyper-realistic food models which can be found as soon as you enter the restaurant to entice your taste buds. Everything just looked sleaked and clean and love the pop of green from the huge fig trees. SERVICE: Service was amazing. From the moment we entered, we were greeted and seated right away for our reservation. Our server answered all of our questions and suggested some fruity cocktails. And lo and behold, owner Chef Morimoto himself presented us with our food and torched it right infront of us! He was so polite and humble and wonderful. We watched him moved from one side of the restaurant to the other with the endurance of a guy in his 20s and he's like 60 something! He did not stop. It was such a treat to have him in our table and how he indulged us when we chanted "Iron Chef! Iron Chef!". It was an amazing experience. FOOD: The menu have the right amount of options, from finger food to ramen, sushi and not to mention the drinks. For starters, pork belly and soft shell crab bao and bbq ribs. Deliciousness! The buns warm and pillowy. The pork, so tender. But that soft shell crab...that made me want to slap someone it was so good. Flavorful, no fishiness whatsoever, crunch on the outside and just happiness on the inside. I will eat a million of these. Then my friend ordered some Yakitori fresh from the grill: chicken, pork belly, shrimp, wagyu. They were simple, fresh and so fingerlicking good. Then the ramen; tonkotsu and gyukotsu. On this cold evening, it was exactly what we needed. These two huge bowls we passed around our table of six. The broth were divine! The pork belly was so delicate that it melts in your mouth. The beef falling off the bones were so tender and delicious. Sushi rolls: spider roll and the surf and turf. The spider roll with that soft shell crab was bomb. But the that A5 wagyu surf and turf was the star of the show. It comes out as raw slices on a roll and Chef Morimoto came out and torched it himself next to our table! I don't know if it tasted spectacular because it's wagyu or because the chef himself had torched it but this was my favorite! Overall, this was the most memorable dining experience I've had in a long time. I am sure that fangirling over the Iron Chef was the main reason but it seems that everything just fell into place for us that evening. Parking was literally next door in the garage, super easy no drama. Service was next level, maybe because the boss was there but we were not going to complain. And the food, impeccable! Pricepoint is just reasonable considering the quality, quantity and the location. It is definitely worth the trip coming here and I can't wait to visit again soon to see if everything will be the same without the Chef Morimoto around. I have a feeling it will be just as wonderful.

Love life cafe is the best vegan plant based restaurant I have been to. There is a range of menu…read moreitems that everybody would love. My favorite things to order are the Wynwood roll and the pizza. The service is excellent. The vibe is casual . A great spot to get food in Wynwood. My fav spot for a balanced lunch or dinner . Highly highly recommend . Decent prices .

Good vegan food and great quality ingredients. I don't come here often - it's quite expensive - but…read moreit's a wonderful treat when I do. I got their signature burger, an iced matcha with almond milk, and a slice of carrot cake to go ($39). The carrot cake was not my cup of tea - grainy, too sweet and didn't mimic carrot cake flavors.

A great spot for a casual breakfast or brunch! The quality of the ingredients really stands out --…read moreeverything tastes fresh, and they don't overload the dishes with sauces or spices, allowing the natural flavors to shine. I love that they focus on healthier options. For example, their cacao is made with dates instead of sugar, which is such a thoughtful detail. The coffee is definitely a 10/10 for me. I was able to get a walk-in even on a Sunday with only a short wait, which was a nice surprise. The parking situation is not the most convenient since the area can get very busy, but the atmosphere makes up for it. It's a great place to sit both indoors and outside, and the portions are very generous. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

I have passed by this place often and only stopped in once with a friend previously, where we ended…read moreup leaving because no waiter ever came. I tried it again today by myself - I just wanted a matcha latte before a yoga class that I was going to. I feel like because I was just ordering a coffee type drink, they weren't showing me attention. Never filled my water. When I asked for update on drink after several min, they just told me 5-10 more min. Not very helpful or fast. The kicker was the "service charge" - I had planned to tip less tbh but they just added what they wanted right to the bill. There's a lot of coffee places around here so I probably won't come back to try the food. I just felt like a bother to the staff the whole time I was there. If you don't want people to stop in for just a coffee, don't promote your coffee so heavily on the signs outside. Cute decor

Let me start mentioning that Luana our waitress was amazing! Five starts to her!!!…read moreThe food was also great and came really quick. The drinks were amazing! At least mine was very exotic and non traditional! The place was beautiful but the tables were too close together. It deserves 5 star for sure e

Smart place, excellent service and fine Greek/ Turkish in the style of texmex. Recommended…read more Impressive bar with covered outdoor and indoor seating in what looks like converted factory units. Parking awkward. Spicy tomato great. Bret salads good. Grilled branzino boned at the table and first class. Pistachio kebab very tender if a little small. All plates designed for sharing but Branzino was big!

What a delish little hiddenTaco treasure. Great selection. Quick serve. Jacob was on point. Service…read morewas superb

Visiting from Chicago, very good ambiance, good music, the manager was really attentive and…read morewelcoming.

I Really enjoyed the 5 course dinner. Staff and chef are very friendly. It feels very welcoming and…read moreeasy. The plates were exactly as in the name, farm to table. Tables are set up next to the farmers market. I opted for a glass of rose and it was really good (and I'm not a wine drinker). The plates came out at a good pace. Everything was really good and tasty. I tasted some new things (e.g. fennel, roasted olives...). I wouldn't mind eating here again, but it was not mind blowing either. It's outside dining so if there's no breeze then it must be very hot sitting there. if you love the better things in life and are a vegetarian then this is definitely the spot for you! It is very different for Miami! I'm sure there's nothing like this around.

I'm an unrepentant meat eater. I love cows on a plate, on bun (along with chicken), etc etc…read more However, I'm open minded enough that I'll try a vegetarian meal once in a while, especially if it's with fellow foodie friends. Josette S. posted the event, and this was my second time at Chef Allen's Farm to Table dinners, since I'd previously indulged at an Elite event a few years back. There is still free parking across the street. The dining area had various farmer market booths around selling vegetables, jams and a tasty cherry Italian ice. To a carnivore like me, salads are typically just the app or first course, but as a vegetarian meal everything was a salad. We started with a family-style plate of various (yellow, red, and roma) tomatoes and fried okra. I found out veggie dishes can be fried! The third course of roasted potatoes and red peppers along with a cool yet spicy red pepper hummus. This contained my usual veggie plates so it was easily my favorite! Main course was a piece of eggplant parmesan with just the right amount of tomato, cheese and a side of wild rice. I ate most of the eggplant "meat" but left the skin. The second course, other than the shredded carrots, was the one I could have passed on. Like President Bush, Broccoli wouldn't be prudent, not gonna do it.. Dessert was a rich, not overly sweet, piece of chocolate brownie. Though I said in was going to be a troll and have a burger afterward, I was actually satisfied! Chef Allen himself spoke the first event I went (during the elite event) giving a history of how each dish related to the dinners theme. However, he wasn't there at Monday's event so we missed out on that. Still, the manager and staff from the Books and Books cafe were very pleasant and informative. I'd definitely give the cows another break sometime.

Great spot for breakfast! I visited this past Saturday with my mom and it was worth the drive. I…read moreordered the French toast with a side of bacon, a cordato over ice and she had the avocado toast with the matcha lemonade. Both plates were delivered to the table quickly, service was top tier, everyone was extremely nice and the ambience was chill. The only downside is having to share the restroom with the hot Pilates / yoga studio but other than that no complaints. Would love to be back soon to try more from their menu.

novela has such a vibrant atmosphere. because of the…read morecontinuous bustle, you get the feeling it's all hype. after ordering half the menu (because my friend and i were literally wasting away) we picked a table outside to hear the birds and stare at the trees. it was a beautiful day to take brunch on a patio. once our food began arriving, the server seemed so pissed that we ordered a lot of food. like let us be greedy in peace, please. we tip well and it was also the first time i visited novela. the servers gestures were restrained and his face held firm tight lips. his nasty disposition was very obvious to other patrons as well. as our food began arriving, he was so irritated that we had multiple plates on the table. he took our number before we even received everything but we eventually sorted it out. besides mr. grumps, the food was spectacular!!!! i live for beautiful meals like that one!! the shakshukka was phenomenal and i wish i could have the novela version every single day! also, the avocado toast was done soooo right! the pancakes were also brilliant! 1000/10 would hella recommend! bonné appétit

Today was my first time ever coming here (although my 76 year old father always sends me to buy…read moreZak's breads at Whole Foods). I must say though... It's been a while since I've gone to a restaurant and the service and food quality was so amazing that it literally made me stop in my tracks but here we are! I started with a hot mocha latte. I am a coffee snob and this drink was made to perfection! Absolutely delicious and I didn't want the cup to end! It was the perfect balance of smoothness and warmth and it was sweetened perfectly! For breakfast, I decided to get the mushroom toast and it was amazing! I was skeptical about the ricotta addition but it was spread on the toast like butter, very plentiful and tasty! That along with the other ingredients used made it taste exceptional! Perfect price point too! I was more than satisfied! Last but not least the service by host staff and waiters was top tier. Very attentive and lots of smiles! They genuinely seemed happy to have me and treated me like a guest in their home. I genuinely can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu! Thank you for an amazing experience!

Phenomenal breakfast!…read more When you roll up outside you are over taken into bread heaven with the smell of the bread gods! Had a great latte, cinnamon roll, a strawberry bun bread thing, salmon chorizo bfast sandwich, avocado toast and phenomenal service! And you can see them making it all!