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    Ikigai Sushi Bar

    4.5 (32 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Rajiv K.

    Garage parking nearby. They validate two hours of parking. Beautifully decorated interior, true to Japanese design. Clean wood and simple sharp edges. It's a place you could dress up, but many people I saw were pretty casual. Came in for the Miami Spice. It was a nice omakase! What a treat. Fresh fish, quality seasonings. They also have a fresh Japanese wasabi option. The proprietor Juan Carlos was very friendly, checking in gracefully at different points in the night. Apparently this is an extension of concepts he has in Mexico too, which shows in the delivery of this new miami location. He's got the experience and talent to make it happen! I'll be back.

    Zoe M.

    We had a girls night at Ikigai to try their Miami Spice menu and it was great! There's a parking garage located right next to the building that can be validated at the hostess stand so it's $8 but there's a garage across the roundabout that is free so I would recommend parking there. The interior is beautiful and the service is great. We all tried different things off of the Miami Spice menu but all of our favorites were the nigiri. The fish is very fresh!! We were still hungry after the set menu so we also ordered some handrolls which were all very good. The only critique I have is although the service was great by being quick and we were checked in on frequently, our main server seemed like they didn't know the menu well. I have a gluten intolerant friend so she asked about what was in certain dishes and things he would recommend but each time it seemed like he didn't know how to answer. Maybe he's new so we cut him some slack. Overall, it is a place I'd go back to for a special occasion and Miami Spice was a great way to try it!

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    Orlando R.

    8/10 on the sushi for being in Brickell key, but the service and atmosphere are on par for a great hidden Japanese vibe.

    Vanessa P.

    Wonderful experience with hands on ownership! I arrived for a private event hosted here and the service was on point, the food was incredibly fresh and delicious and the vibes were right. Loved visiting this spot, and would recommend anyone looking for delicious sushi in the brickell key area to make a stop here!

    Maleka H.

    With their soft opening well on the way to great success, Brickell Key's newest hot spot is ready for your Japanese pallet. Let's start with the decor, oh my gosh, love the simply open modern Japanese style brown (bamboo brown), black and gray colors combination. The space is very clean, sushi bar area, lovely drinking bar area, beautiful tableware. Love the low yet, bright enough lighting. The staff is uniformed in all black, they look exceptionally sharp. Friendly and beautiful host greets you with a smile, get you seated with a menu which has a great variety of Nigiri, Temaki, Sashimi, Rolls, the regular classic Japanese sides, house special and classic Japanese desserts. The Fresh Wasabi for the Sashimi was delicious however I was not expecting it to have a charge seeing that it was done without us asking for it, nonetheless very tasty. The Otoro, Hamachi, Akami, Unagi and Hamachi Serrano Sashimi were all so freshly delicious I order second serving for all of these. They literally melted in the mouth. Our sushi bar experience was great Chef Nacho was the absolute best, he was friendly and his sashimis were chef's kiss. Ask him to make something special, thank me later. We had both the Mochi Ice (passion fruit flavor) and Matcha Cheesecake which were absolutely delicious. The texture and flavor were very pungent is a great tasting way. The cheesecake melted in the mouth. Perfect way to end a great delicious meal. Cheers to a great experience, welcome to the new restaurant on the block wishing them all the success.

    Everything tasted okay, very average dining experience. Personally would not go out of my way to come back here. Cute place though and nice service.

    Sam D.

    Great food, amazing atmosphere, beautiful view with nice places and great walking facilities

    Lauren G.

    Part of me wants this place to stay on the down low, but they deserve all the hype. This spot is a hidden gem on Brickell Key. The restaurant is really nice for a quiet date night. There's also a chef's counter, which is fun to watch. I highly recommend everything I had, but especially the smoked kampachi with apples and pecorino, the white fish tiradito, and the nigiri. Get here before the world finds out!

    Nelida P.

    After a walk around Brickell Key we enjoyed the hospitality and amazing food at Ikigai Sushi Bar. The owners were very welcoming and the service was superb. Great place, highly recommended, many of us will be returning! https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_miami -- in Brickell Key.

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    Beatriz L.

    I came here with some friends after an event for Miami Spice and wasn't sure what to expect. The atmosphere was modern, clean, and pleasantly not too noisy. The server was attentive and guided us through the menu, which was helpful. The food itself was decent for Miami Spice Lunch like $35, but the portions were on the smaller side, so it didn't feel very filling. Considering the price, I would say it was just okay. Overall, it was a fine experience, but I'm not certain I would return.

    Mariana S.

    The sushi and service was really good! However, we came for the Miami Spice deal and were extremely disappointed to find out that it was advertised as including 10 pcs online but only 6 in person. The manager was great and honored the original deal, but they may be changing this soon. Aside from that, our server was very attentive, the drinks were great, and we really enjoyed the sushi.

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    excellent fresh fish and service. If you know your fish, great alar carte menu. If notnget the omakase one

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    Best sushi in the brickell area. The service was great and the place is very aesthetic!

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    9 months ago

    Hands done best Sushi in Miami. Great deal during Miami Spice. Also a special Tuna carving first Tuesday of every month. Amazing.

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    Great neighborhood spot. Been several times, will continue to come back. Great selection of fish.

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    Excellent food and service! Very cozy place in all aspects! This was our first visit and And it won't be the last!

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