Beautiful, elegant, and most importantly amazing Japanese cuisine! We absolutely loved this restaurant. Perfect for a special occasion or just a really nice evening out. The service was outstanding along with each dish being pure perfection. This will definitely be a place my husband and I will visit regularly. Wonderful Saki too! read more

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Hiyakawa is a truly amazing experience from beginning to end. Highly elevated in all aspects: service, food and ambiance. Definitely the best sushi in Miami as each piece melts in your mouth! Obviously rice is the most important and the rice here is perfection. My boyfriend and I feel so welcomed here! Luis, both Miguels, Chef Royce and Chef Masayuki are amazing and are at the door to say good night as we leave. It's unlike any other restaurant I've ever been to. read more

Hiyakawa - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Let's start with the design of this gorgeous place! Absolutely stunning. An eye catcher even from a distance. It is such a pleasure to see such aesthetically pleasing locations in my home town of Miami. Second, food was incredible. Best sushi I've ever had and on another level of authentic Japanese. Please do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more

Hiyakawa - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

Can't help it... if you have been here once you will want -NEED- to come again and again... Another master piece for the senses tonight! Hiyakawa team you deserve a prize! read more

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Worth a visit. Great service, great food. Pretty good wine selection . Didn't try the omakase but got to order nigiri ala carte. Would come again if I was in town read more

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what a warm and welcoming experience. both Miguels greeted us and were extremely hospitable. which brings me to the amazing service this restaurant had all-around. the entire staff was friendly and professional. we had the pleasure of eating omakase at the sushi counter with Chef Nis, Chef Royce, & Chef Masayuki. had fish from Alaska,Japan,Barcelona, you name it! food was amazing. all in all, it was a beautiful, intimate, and interactive dinner. :) read more

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if you have come to eat décor, this is the place to go. The GM running the place said hi to every table but ours, not sure why... but I guess we looked like the chefs in the back the only other Asian people in the venue. Also, not to mention with a wheel chair in tow for one of my guest joining that evening I was informed by my guest that they were not very helpful with moving things to help my guest get situated. Fish was mediocre at best, and it was not even cut properly. There were connective tissues in the nigiri that they served to us and some of the rice was crunchy. Not sure what the hype is about, but after spending this much money, we were not impressed, still hungry, and again reminded why sushi in Miami is a joke. read more

What a great meal from the food to the service and quaint vibe! You feel like you are in an authentic sushi cafe in Kyoto. The cooked food was solid but the seasonal nigiris were the highlights including baby sea bass and snapper. We also enjoyed the saba sashimi then they fried the bones and head for an addon tasting. Both Miguels served us and had great insight on the menu and their favorites. You are paying a pretty penny for this meal but it's well worth it for the quality and experience. read more

Hiyakawa - Seasonal nigiri, toro scallion roll and scallop roll in back - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

This Michelin worthy sushi experience is what Miami has been missing. Every bite was fresh and tasty. The chefs prepared each bite with care. Would recommend sitting at chef station to get the full experience. Oh, and do take advantage of the sake sommelier! read more

Hiyakawa - Omakase with fresh fish and excellent company! - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The tuna is good quality. The atmosphere and decor is nice. The tea isn't a good flavor, was made way too strong. The service is mediocre considering the two servers assigned per table: 1. They only offer warm towels to the Omakase customers 2. They served us cold A5 Wagyu, and barely apologized for serving us an awful $20 bite. 3. We had to ask a few times for more soy sauce For a restaurant in this price range a much more attentive service is expected. Makoto in Bal Harbour has same quality ingredients for a much lesser charge and a much better service if you are looking for good quality sushi along with good service in the area... read more

I'm going to say it's the best Omakase in Miami. I've been a fan of Wabi Sabi for years. My go to for quality sushi. Knowing Hiyakawa was from the same owner and more of an Omakase experience, I eagerly anticipated their opening. The interior, service, quality of cuts; uniqueness, timing, and presentation of each course, is executed flawlessly. Chef Masayuki is an artist, and expert in his craft. And Chef Shuji is an absolute genius. Highly recommend for a memorable and top tier omakase experience in Miami. For more pictures and highlights check out @boujeeboybites on Instagram. read more

Perfect place to spend time and eat best Japanese food in Miami! No loud music, no loud people! The food is perfect, their fish is awesome. Scallops with tomatoes and grape are amassing, you should degenerate try it! This place worse it's money!!!! read more

The food and the service was excellent . I took my family and some friends 10 of us! We drank very little. At the end of dinner, the waiter presented me with a 2500 bill for sushi! I want to say everything was great until the bill came! My daughter chose the restaurant so I had no idea what I was in for. I don't care how good the food was! There is no sushi that is worth this kind of money! The experience was nothing out of the ordinary. I would recommend any other place! Dissatisfied and turned off! read more

I thought this place is huge based with photos but really small place here. Wish lighting was little better to make ambiance a lot more upscale. Nigiris are great. Right way presentation. But I don't think price is not the right price for what you get. Ive been hiden, Versace mansion and Naoe... etc many all different omakase style sushi places in S.Florida but this place, I know the food quality is great.. but ambiance, location and service is not meeting the price tags. read more

Hiyakawa - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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This is an amazing addition to Miami's sushi scene. The fish melts in your mouth one of the best new spots in Miami! Must try! Can't wait to go back read more

Hiyakawa - Salmon with Pears - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Beautiful interior and delicious omakase experience. Highly recommend to sushi lovers!

Congratulations on a beautiful restaurant, with really fresh quality food. Everything was absolutely delicious - we let the chef decide and they truly created a wonderful spread of appetizers from the hot kitchen and sushi / nigiri / maki from the bar. The ambiance is really intimate, and it's a nice touch that the restaurant is BYOB - so you can bring your own favorite wine and ask the server to chill and serve. I will warn - be conscious of the price point. For the full experience, you are looking at $350-500 for two people - without alcohol. This is definitely a refined dining experience and not to be confused as a regular sushi restaurant. read more

Really enjoyed our experience at Hiyakawa! Amazing food, really cool interior and great service. It's pricey but felt like it was worth the price. read more

Hiyakawa - Sushi and sashimi - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

One of the most traditional and delicate sushi and omakasa experiences. They focus on quality and the restaurant is spectacular. Chef Masa is a master and one of the original SushiDen Japan chefs. read more

This new spot is absolutely amazing Japanese food, the decor is killer! The best Japanese food in Miami, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Also the service was top notch and it has a super cool vibe. read more

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Professional service beginning from entry to sushi counter. If you enjoy quality and the freshest ingredients, I recommend. I read some dumbass comments targeting the 'brightness' of the restroom..yeah..I was unencumbered and didn't have that opinion at all. I'd like to highlight on the chefs and their intricate professional skills. Every dish refreshing, perfect portion and thoughtfully curated with the most palatable taste. Aside from Hiyawaka's food, every staff member was friendly and made you feel welcomed. I left satisfied read more

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Absolutely loved this place!!! The vibes and ambiance are amazing -- but the service is even better. Both Miguels took such great care of us. Royce is incredible too. The fish quality was fabulous. Such a great experience, I can't wait to come back and highly recommend. read more

Hiyakawa - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

Had a great experience with extremely attentive staff. It's important to note that this is a TRADITIONAL Japanese restaurant meaning you will not be able to order your favorite spicy tuna avocado roll with eel sauce or spicy Mayo. However, if you appreciate quality this is where to go. I'm not a huge fan of what I'd like to call fishy fish so it works in my favor because those cuts tend to be super pricy. Like I prefer simple maguro tuna over fatty toro. I do not like uni, however the person I was with said their jananese sea urchin was absolutely incredible. Their starters are great. I recommend trying the scallop tomato ( they give you little sticks where you make a skewer.) and the salmon worth he Asian pear. Their hand rolls are to die for ! Also appreciated how they served the soy sauce. They give you a brush!! Can not wait to dine again. read more

Hiyakawa - Japanese Uni, Atlantic king salmon lightly torched aburi style, wagyu, tamago, sweet shrimp, scallop, and their toro roll - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

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HANDS DOWN THE BEST RESTAURANT WE HAVE EVER BEEN! It will take you on a journey! Me and my husband are big fans of sushi and Japanese food. But no sashimi, no nigiri, no hand roll, most of all, no uni comes close to HIYAKAWA. The qualitythe delicacy of each plate is unmatchable. You can feel the love and the passion on every plate that comes out. The service is also incredible! The waiters and the chefs, and the manager are so welcoming and they want you to have the best experience. read more

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This place is one of the best sushi places that I have ever tried! Honestly, I have tried a good amount of omakase in NYC and this is maybe my top 1 or 2 sushi restaurant. First of all, the quality of fish and how they create each dish (appetizers, sushi, soup, dessert) are on the point. Their appetizers were not something I could try at any Japanese restaurants. I could tell that the chef really took his time to study and curated the menu carefully by himself. Every sushi we had was so fresh and rice was not too vinegary or too moist. I hate when a chef uses too much rice for a sushi, but the chef at Hiyakawa gives the adequate amount of rice that doesn't make me too full. Appetizers awakened my taste buds and the dessert was so good; I am a big fan of matcha and their matcha pudding was so delicious. Staff were so friendly and their service was exceptional! They fulfilled customer's needs even before we ask for it. We really enjoyed our dinner and this omakase was a highlight of our trip in Miami. Thank you Chef and all staff! We will definitely revisit you! read more

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Thanks for making such great sushi available in the area, all was great including sakes!

After spending $500 a couple for a tasting menu we are hungry and I'm writing this review at Beaker and Gray accross the street.

We've been to many Omakase experiences in Miami, as well as other major cities. Hiyakawa is the standard to beat for Japanese and Omakase in Miami. We've been 3 times now and it continues to knock it out of the park on each occasion. The food is phenomenal, with the highest quality fish and Wagyu you can find, and everything expertly platted. But as good as the food is the service is consistently the best I've ever seen in Miami. Every staff member is attentive and meticulous. They take their craft seriously and have a standard of excellence I've rarely seen outside of Japan itself. Every single time at Hiyakawa has been a fun and memorable experience in every aspect. Huge props to the team for 2 years of excellence now. As someone who has been to many of the new Michelin star restaurants in the city, there's no reason Hiyakawa doesn't deserve the same level of recognition. It's a perfect date night experience, and the energy and atmosphere is always fantastic. Looking forward to visit #4 as well as trying the new location and concept coming to Little River, Ogawa. read more

TOP-TOP-TOP!!! The best sushi I've ever had in Miami. Hidden gem in Winwood , no sign , no fancy-fake atmosfere , few tables , you can enjoy a really superb sushi , and an ex-ce-llent! service. (don't miss the scallop) read more

An unforgettable experience, the explosion of flavors of the real Japanese culinary art in the heart of Miami. The design, the attention and the menu makes the moment really wonderful, I can't wait to come back!!! read more

Hiyakawa - Sushi platter - Japanese Near Me - Miami, Florida

This was an incredible experience. Food was delicious and service was 10/10. I have severe food allergies and Miguel the manager was incredibly accommodating. He was knowledgeable and ensured I was able to dine safely without feeling conspicuous. Definitely go here if you are looking for good food, good service and great atmosphere! read more

Best sushi experience in Miami. Ambiance is amazing, service is top-notch, saki selection is superb and sushi is absolutely divine.

UNREAL. MUST know sushi to appreciate this place. First of all the vibe is incredible. It's a Small place so u gotta make a reservation. Don't even attempt to walk in. There's some wood design going on that I don't really understand but it WORKS. The food. Look, I know there's a pandemic happening, but when the chef walked over the first hand roll to me and said it must be eaten, I did not question the man. Best hand roll I've ever had. Might even be better than KazuNori. Super fire. The price. Remember when I said the vibe is great? It is. Perfect for a date BUT not a first date. Take him/her somewhere cheaper, make sure they pass the vibe check and then come here. No part of this meal should be wasted figuring out small talk. read more

I wanted to love it but I am disappointed after spending so much money at Hiyakawa. As others have noted in their reviews, the food was good but not THAT $$$$ good. I have lived in Japan and had several Japanese dining experiences there and in the US, in several ranges of style and price. This place is trying to be and do a lot of things but in the end just felt overbearing, alienating and overpriced. Why the soy sauce brushes? Black sesame ice cream was chocolate ice cream (too hard) with a few black sesame seeds on top. I guess dessert is not the main attraction but at those prices shouldn't have been such a miss. Having Japanese named things on the menu without a written English (or Spanish lol) explanation is unnecessarily pretentious and does nothing in the way of "tradition". Bathrooms are too bright. I will continue my search for real Japanese food in Miami. I am thinking I'll try Azabu next? read more

As someone who has religiously used Yelp to find great restaurants and experiences over the years, I'm happy to say that I've saved my first review for this truly incredible restaurant and team. My wife and I have frequented restaurants helmed by Chef Shuji and Chef Masa for years and couldn't have been more excited to hear of their collaboration. It was only their second night open and you could tell that every detail was accounted for to make sure all patrons received a world class experience. At Hiyakawa, you will find only the best quality ingredients prepared with flawless execution. Everything (sushi, grilled dishes, tempura, etc) we had was phenomenal but I wanted to spotlight the Hiyashi Chawanmushi (ordered with Uni and Ikura) and the Sakana Kara-Age. (Fluke tempura). The Chawanmushi, served chilled, perfectly complimented the warm Miami evening. The fluke tempura, along with the other tempura dishes, were prepared with a certain elegance and simplicity that one would expect to find in the heart of Ginza. (Easily the best tempura you will find in South Florida) The restaurant design, which is certainly up to the tough task of matching the quality of the food, is a piece of art itself. Congratulations to Shuji, Masa, Alvaro, and team for literally bringing a piece of Japan, and it's beautiful culture, to Miami... read more

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Sushi is great quality and everything tasted great. That said, i expected more when spending almost $500 on dinner for 2 (with no alcohol). Finally got a reservation for the omakase at the counter. the next day they inform me the counter is actually full, but if i accept they will have the chef make me a 'special omakase' at a table. I accept, because it was such a hassle to get a reservation in the first place. Well get to dinner, i'm informed that's impossible, because there's no omakase at the tables. (they had texted it to me, but i'm not going to argue at this point). I'm also told they don't have their liquor license yet, but they can sell me a bottle of sake at $80. Meanwhile all the tables around me are getting complimentary glasses. Overall i expected more. There's other sushi restaurants of the same quality with much better service and experiences. read more

It you like to be over charged and enjoy to be treated as a second class citizen go to this place! The sushi is good, the service is terrible. I am not one to write a bad review but when you send a few hundred dollars on dinner and the service is not bad but HORRIBLE, that's where I draw the line. I had called two weeks before to make a reservation and asked for the omakase at the bar, the restaurant confirmed the reservation and I was looking forward to the experience. Three days later I get a call from the restaurant telling me that they can not seat me at the bar even after they confirmed the reservation. When I arrived at the restaurant the hostess did not mention anything about the omakase at our table. When the wait staff came to the table we asked him about the omakase at our table and he mentioned that it was not possible, even after explaining what we were told when we booked the reservation. The next issue was that the restaurant never mentioned that they did not have a liquor license but they had two sakes available, the waiter would only tell me it was $80 or $120 a bottle. We passed on the sake and then we noticed the waiter giving everyone that he sat "welcome" sake carafe. So now by now I am ready to leave had i not already ordered all the nigri I wanted. The food was good and very tasty, we order a wide array of nigri. Towards the end of dinner i noticed a man in a suit going table to table chatting up the patreons. He finally came to our table and asked us how our diner was i told him it was ok and just left it at that. He insisted and asked again so I laid it out to him from start to finish. After the conversation he said he was one of the owners Alvaro Perez. During our conversation the bill came and he noticed me placing my CC. He said he was sorry and told me next time I come i will make sure you have a good experience.l and walked away. Now if I'm an owner of a restaurant I would do a little more than that, especially if you see the person complaining getting the bill if from of you. End of story I will not go back, when you spend several hundred on dinner you expect good service. It is a shame because i liked the sushi and this place was recommended to me by the sushi chef at sushi Azabu on the beach. I recommend Sushi Azabu on the beach, amazing service, great sushi, a little expensive but a great experience. Do the omakase at the DEN. The manager there is Cansu, she is amazing and will take amazing care of you. It's my go to place. read more

This was a complete ripoff. We were a party of 4 and paid close to $700 dollars without having ordered any alcohol whatsoever. We had been to their sister restaurant calle Wabi Sabi and had enjoyed it so much that we expected similar service and quality. Instead what we got was a glamorized overpriced experience that was quite frankly not worth it. The food was slow in coming out (we were there for 4 hours), and when we asked them to prepare a combination plate of sushi and sashimi for 4, we paid the price for it. A much better choice is Omakai close by. Better quality, simple place and well-priced. read more

Perfection! From the moment we walked in, we knew it was going to be a good night. It wasn't! It was beyond fantastic. Pricey, but worth it.

This place was amazing in every way. The service was amazing. I guess that's what happens when you go to a very intimate restaurant. There are only 8 tables so make sure you make a reservation. The seafood was so so fresh. We got the salmon yozumiso, scallop tomato, A5 wagyu, the Kame omakase (get this, the some fish is shipped from Japan), the creme Brule and the sesame ice cream. This place is not bad for just the omakase but we decided to splurge, the total was around $450. read more