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Ikigai Sushi Bar

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

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Anton P.

This is a new spot, everything inside is brand new and shiny, you can tell they put a lot of thought into everything down to the smallest detail to make this look and feel like traditional Japanese dining experience. We did Miami spice but also ordered some nigiri ala carte. Service was quick and our waiter was very polite and explained everything. The food was as delicious as you would expect, all pieces hit really well expect for maybe mackerel which could use some more flavor and the scallop which had some smudge on top of it that I personally didn't like.

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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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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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11 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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4.5
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If you are looking for a fabulous Omakase experience, then this is the place for you! Located in…read moreWynwood, its entrance is on NW 2nd. It is small, beautiful with open space, and intimate that you will enjoy very much. The music is piped in and is relaxing. They provide excellent service and show pride of ownership. We didn't have reservations but we were welcomed and even received the best seats in the house. Our server was Francisco, who has worked there a long time, was excellent! We chose the Oma Deluxe because we wanted the entire experience. Francisco explained each sushi and what part of the fish we were eating. Each dish was brought out separately. There were about 9 pieces of different cuts of fish. They were delicious! My daughter had Sake and I had Non-alcoholic beer. Both went fine with our meal. Afterwards, we were served dessert. What a great experience! Give it a try when you can. Later, we went upstairs to ASTRA restaurant and bar to further enjoy our evening with beautiful views of Miami. Street parking is available in Wynwood.

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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Paperfish Sushi

Paperfish Sushi

4.4
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We visited this restaurant on Valentine's Day and were so pleasantly surprised by how incredible…read moreeverything was. From the moment we arrived, the ambiance and location created the perfect atmosphere for a special evening. The food truly exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend the Miso Black Cod -- it was phenomenal and had the same rich, buttery texture as Chilean sea bass. Absolutely delicious. The Wagyu Burger was also outstanding -- freshly ground, high quality, and cooked perfectly. We also tried one of their sushi rolls topped with miso and filled with fresh tuna and salmon, and it was incredibly fresh and beautifully prepared. You can really taste the quality in every bite. Our server (I didn't catch her name -- an Asian woman, possibly in her 40s) was wonderful and made our experience even more enjoyable with her attentive and warm service. We truly loved this place and are already looking forward to coming back, especially to explore more of their sushi menu. Highly recommend!

Better of the options in south beach since it is not cliche of a place for the tourists visiting…read morethe area. They need to be a good sushi place to survive in this area but again like most places in the area charge 20% gratuity. This makes employees feel entitled and lose motivation to give good service. These are subsidies for the company to pay employees. The ambiance is actually good for this area. I would give 5 stars if the prices were more reasonable or if they actually had spectacular food. In any other city this would be decent sushi at half the price.

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Hiyakawa

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First of all, they are not mindful of cross contamination! They mix someone else's wine bottle in…read morethe same wine bucket as yours and the tops of the bottles do touch each other. Then they pour the bottle touching the rim of your glass spreading contaminated germs from the other patron's glass! GROSS! They proudly boast that their service is top notch, while it's 7 men standing in the corner and 1 sweet woman dressed like a geisha being obnoxiously monitored. The vibe felt very intense there. The hovering over people in this tiny, little whole in the wall restaurant felt overwhelming. I started to lose my patience being that there is so much staff standing around and found myself several times having to pour my own wine bottle. 2nd, I told them it was my son's birthday and nobody went out of their way to make his birthday special! And just a fair warning, you will spend over a $1000 dollars and walk out of there still very hungry! What a disappointment! Furthermore, they price gouge people trying to pass off as if his restaurant is Michelin worthy! An absolute joke! And here's the "best part" when I tried to voice my concerns, I was told to leave! I was very polite and instead of hearing me out, trying to make my experience better, I get told to leave! How disgusting! Please don't come here. The ambiance is terrible, overwhelming, and you will get sick because they have no consideration for cross contamination!

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!

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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.

Tasty Chinese food in an area that definitely could use more Asian cuisine! Went here for dinner…read morewith a few friends from work and had a good time. We started with a drink each, I got the purple moon cocktail which is sort of like a fruity and floral lychee-lavender-elderflower martini. For dinner we started with an order of chili oil dumplings and the scallion pancakes which were both alright, but we enjoyed the entrees more. The twice cooked pork was flavorful and not too greasy, the dry fried string beans were quite savory with a nice bite, and the Szechuan spicy chicken (some of you might recognize this dish's more common name of dry chili chicken or dry pepper chicken) was crispy savory and infused good but not overwhelming amount of heat. The portions for all of the entrees were pretty satisfying for the three of us and we left full. Overall, it may not be perfect but Tanka is a good spot for tasty Chinese food in a city that could definitely use some more legit Asian food!

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I've always wanted to try Uchi in Austin, but during my brief stay in Wynwood I knew it was my…read moreopportunity. We came during happy hour and ordered most of the menu items - avocado nigiri, scallop nigiri, waygu handrolls, fish curry. The avocado nigiri and the fish currry were my fav! I also got a guava margarita for $10. We got a huge amount of food and it was a great value! I definitely recommend coming during happy hour and taking advantage of the deal. Uchi is probably the best restaurant in the Wynwood area if you're looking for real, thoughtful food. Finish with the fried milk sundae!

Supposedly the best sushi in Miami. It was very good. Place was crowded at 7:30 and there is valet…read moreparking. Located in the wynwood design district of Miami. Service was very good. Went here with my son, his girlfriend and my husband. Since they have been here before we let them order. They were out of quite a few things, so that was disappointing. They did offer a nice crudo as complementary. Some of the highlights: scallops and oysters were delicious. The tempura shrimp was good as well. Everything was very fresh but some things were not as good as others. Meaning not everything was great. The toro was very good. The less fatty was just as good as the more fatty one. They were out of the waygu but substituted amberjack which we ate but don't usually eat without telling us until it came out. The desserts were excellent the jasmine cream and banana cake was an excellent finish to our meal. Drinks were very good. But did not have any diet soft drinks. Casual atmosphere. Ambiance-5 Food-4 Drinks-4 Service-5

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