In the heart of Mary Brickell, it's a bit congested but very walkable and a variety of parking nearby. Ended up at a garage which was a little pricey at $16 for the dinner. Walking in, we were greeted by a very friendly host. You walk into a well decorated and maintained bar with a friendly bar tender, limited seating and a music area that gets activated on the weekends. We were directed to the upstairs dining room, where I had made a reservation. Nice view. Good seating, well spaced out. Started with the grouper crudo which was nicely seasoned. Then the mushroom rice hot pot came out and became a table favorite, only to be topped by the last dish that came out a sweet tangy shrimp vermicelli noodles. This dish was my favorite. They have a nice drink selection which were reasonably priced for miami standards, as well as a mocktail list. Drinks and dinner came out with nice plating and we had great service the whole night. Highly recommended and would return. read more

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I was staying at the EAST hotel and the nearest Michelin Guide app restaurant recommendation was this asian fusion place. My plan was to have dinner upstairs and then go down to the listener bar for some cocktails after but unfortunately because it was a Wednesday night that wasn't possible, live music (DJ) is only from Thursdays to Saturdays. You can still have drinks but is not going to have that cool factor of live music vibe. Inside the atmosphere is nice, dim lights, cozy with stylish decor. The service was great, our server was friendly and knowledgeable. The food was good, not amazing. There were several memorable dishes such as the Short Rib Dumplings, the Crispy Duck Salad (bold) and the Char Siu which was pork chop in a dark chocolate glaze with cabbage. We also had dessert but nothing outstanding. Next time I'll try to go back to the listening bar! read more

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- Came for happy hour - Got the corn ribs, raw oysters, crudo, pork belly, short rib dumplings and japanese milk bread - The corn ribs is literally one piece of corn cut into slices with sauce, don't recommend - The crudo was really good and I loved the dressing - The japanese milk bread was amazing!! Highly recommend - Ambiance was good. Great for dates - Service was friendly read more

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Very cool ambiance, like the vibe except that our light at our table was going on and off. I felt like I might have a seizure. This is a Michelin restaurant. We all tried the tasting menu. I asked if the tasting menu was going to be enough for my 6'4" 200lb son and my husband. The waitress said yes, well we ended up adding 3 more dishes. The tasting menu was ok. The food was beautiful in presentation. Very Japanese in styling and food. Each course was very different. The food all in all was weird in terms of flavors. They were very one note like the endive salad was very bitter with no sweet or richness. The mushrooms were good but felt very muddy in flavor. They covered the mushrooms with so much sauce it muddied the flavor. The memorable items were the pork loin, the sirloin, and the desserts were very good. The extras we order were excellent, hot to get the milk bread was delicious. The sirloin was very good and the dumpling, their specialty was ok. The skin is very thick and again found the shortrib lost in the dumpling. The desserts were very good, the matcha crepe was very good with a coffee sauce. Caramel wonton dessert was also very good The sorbet and pink sand cake was excellent. All in all, the experience was good 3.5 The ambiance -4 Food-3 Desserts- 5 read more

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Omg. I loved this place so much!! If I ever went back to Miami and go here! Stumbled upon this listening bar and my husband and I just wanted a chill night with good drinks and good music and this place was it! We sat at the bar and the bartender was so friendly and nice! He asked what we liked and came up with such good suggestions. From the hostess up front to the waiters that served our food to even the DJ, the whole vibe was amazing. The food was so so good, we got the Crudo and dumplings for some light snacks while drinking, and all I can say is...get them! you wont be disappointed. Delicious drinks and food=amazing night. read more

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We came in for the happy hour and just ordered 5 tapas to share. We were sitted in what they call the listening room, it kinda has a cold hifi vibe, not very cozy, and the tables aren't very comfortable either. The food is creative but just okay, there were two dishes that impressed the oysters and then milk bread, however the rest were kinda disappointing especially the corn ribs, I'm not sure what this dish is even doing on the menu, it's just sliced grilled corn with some sauce. read more

Fun little bar for a late night drink before heading home. Service was good and drinks were yummy. Music was fun but a little loud for chatting. read more

My wife and I had a fantastic pre-cruise evening at Kaori Miami. The bar vibe downstairs was lively with music at just the right volume, and the service was excellent. Happy Hour is a great deal with plenty of options, though it's only available at the bar; upstairs offers a quieter atmosphere if that's more your style. We worked our way through several cocktails, but the standout was the Koko, a smooth rum drink with vanilla and cocoa bitters that perfectly captured what we like in a balanced cocktail. We shared a spread of dishes and enjoyed them all: corn ribs, crispy pork belly, shiro ponzu crudo, Japanese milk bread, and our favorite of the night, the braised short rib dumplings. Each plate was flavorful and creative without being overcomplicated. Between the quality of the food, the excellent cocktails, and the welcoming, stylish atmosphere, Kaori Miami was exactly the kind of fun yet elevated dining experience we look for. Highly recommend for a date night or a memorable happy hour in Brickell. read more

My favorite restaurant in Miami. We stumbled upon this restaurant somewhat randomly but ended up having a night we will never forget. We made a same day reservation quite easily and were seated as soon as we arrived. We came ravenous for dinner, so we opted for the tasting menu + the udon noodles. It came with 7 dishes in total and I left very full. There wasn't a dish I disliked. The first dish included 2 tarts/crisps that were bursting with umami. The second included yellowfin tuna which was so so tender. We were also served fish which was tasty and had great flavor, but of all the dishes was probably stood out the least (still excellent! just by comparison). The wagyu beef/steak was probably some of the best beef I've ever had anywhere. I would pay $50 for the dish alone (the tasting menu was $95 pp total). The dessert was incredible too (just the right amount of sweet...but not too sweet). The udon we got on top of everything was very flavorful, but nothing to write home about. If you're coming here once to try it out, sick to the tasting menu, it'll blow you away. I'm sure other items on the menu are incredible as well. Service was excellent and the food was served at appropriate in. Definitely will return here again, check it out! read more

Kaori Miami was a great dining experience in the middle of Brickell. The staff were fantastic; warm and attentive. The wine list was thoughtfully curated, with a range of interesting selections. The menu leans into Asian-inspired flavors with creative twists. My favorites were the crispy duck salad, which was bold, textural, and well balanced, and the beef tartare, which was rich and flavorful with just the right kick. A chic spot that nails both service and food. I'll be back for the tasting menu. read more

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Super cute spot in brikkel that curates the bar music perfectly. The drinks are unique and it somhar dromchose just one. The gem here are the $1.50 oysters during happy hour. Normally you would pay 3x that. Definitely worth a stop on a happy hour bar crawl or a taking a break while shopping read more

Kaori - Oyster $1.50 during happy hour - Asian Fusion Near Me - Miami, Florida

Great music. Great service. And the wagyu dumpling, unagi don, and katsu don are a straight transport back to Japan. The ambiance is city pop vibes and the DJ set in the room just makes for a great time read more

I had to give this place 5 stars for multiple reasons. The hype is real so I'll get right to it! Originally we wanted to try this place because of the MiamI Spcie option but since we were a group of 7-8, we couldn't participate since they only do up to 6. Not a problem since we were willing to share a bunch of things. First, the hostess was super sweet and very inviting. She was very accommodating which really made the night start off great. The waiter was also very sweet and very knowledgeable. We ordered drinks and got started ordering a bunch from the menu. I think we got almost one of everything! My faves were the cucumber salad, the gyoza, the fried rice, and the steak on the stone (can't think of the name). But truthfully every dish we had was divine. Truly a 5 star experience. Great ambiance. Great vibes. Food was amazing. Service was amazing. Would love to come back! read more

Kaori - There's a DJ down stairs but we didn't hear her upstairs which was nice! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Miami, Florida

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I might be setting a record on how many updates I have on a review...but I still get inspired to rave about Kaori after every great experience I have there. This time, went for Miami Spice with family - incredible service from Manuela. Super helpful on recommendations and clearly very passionate about the food. Amazing wine service from Francisco - each selection was beautifully described and always a hit. Don't miss the grilled mushrooms (trust me), the milk bread or the Mee Siam noodle dish. But you really can't go wrong with anything. read more

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They will ambush you with screeching loud music when you made a reservation expecting ambient music you'd get any other night - Not LIV or E11ven at 8pm dinner (loud enough you cant hear someone next to you). Flagged to management, it fell on deaf ears so I'll say it here: If you host an event that will be materially different than the norm, block off the reservations. Not only do you piss off returning customers by that, but you piss them off by gaslighting them when you message them with no ownership of the situation. Why bother making a reservation? Food is good, but so are lots of places in Miami who won't pull this. Why bother playing russian roulette here? read more

Disclaimer is that this was the Miami Spice menu, so the full menu might have delivered more impressively. Portions here were on the smaller side, and were a hit or miss. The presentation was wonderful and ambience was elegant. But the Bahn Mi was so dry and hard that it was difficult to eat. The drinks and desserts were unique and felt like an experience to try. If I were to return I'd likely go for a happy hour and appetizers setting, might be more worth the $$. read more

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Unbelievable food and experience. Obviously I'm no food critic, but I would put this up there with some of the Michelin star restaurants we've visited. The presentation, unique menu, service, quality of food, variety of flavors and textures, all of the above just blew my husband and I away! We've talked about going back at least a dozen times in just the few weeks since we went. If it wasn't for the price tag we would. We had a hard time ranking any of the dishes in order of most to least favorite, even the starter milk bread (don't skip ordering the milk bread). The wagyu (we only did 2oz to try it and it was worth it) , scallops, and soup dumplings were all incredible and tied for equally amazing. The noodles were great but not to the same level of incredible as the rest. 10000% recommend trying this place for a nice date night and is not like some of the other over hyped places in Miami. read more

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I like the vibe of this place because they play good music. The server was relatively attentive. As far as the food, the dumplings were pretty good. The drink tasted like a gin and tonic. I liked the fried rice a lot, but the steak was very much room temperature. We informed the waiter, but he said that when they cook meat medium rare they have to let it breathe a bit, however we order the steak medium. Overall this place is pretty good, but it is way pricier than you would expect for the quality of the food. read more

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It's closed without notice. I was allowed rot make reservation on Resy when it was already closed

This place is a 5/5 on atmosphere alone. Love the stylish bar and the knowledgeable bartenders. Mario was really on his game. The quality of the cocktails were on point. And the food!! Wow, I only had the opportunity to try one dish, the fried rice. But what a massive bowl of deliciousness!! Genuinely, massive in portion and truly one of the best fried rices I've had in Miami hands down. The live dj really makes for a special dining experience, not a quiet one, but definitely a fun night out. read more

Kaori - Asian Fusion Near Me - Miami, Florida

Intimate ambiance and very friendly staff. Didn't realize there is a second floor but it's perfect for a date! The duck dish was very expensive for very little amount but it was the most delicious duck I've ever had in my life - I've had a lot of duck. This dish just melted in my mouth! Got some other appetizers that were pretty good and the banana walnut old fashion. Very creative and tasty :) read more

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Pros: the food was so delicious!! Everything we ate was a 5/5. I wasn't expecting it to be so delicious and such interesting menu items! Cons: it's a pricey restaurant! We didn't get too much food and it was a super high bill. Another con is that the restaurant isn't super lively. I've been twice and both times there weren't a ton of people so it felt a little dead and awkward -- definitely not a super energetic restaurant. They have a great happy hour but only at the bar downstairs. The bar looks fun so I'd recommend it! read more

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As a resident of the building it took me way too long to try this spot! It has a great ambiance inside and the food is incredible!! Top level gourmet food. Most items I tried were 10/10 and I have a picky palette. I personally put this up to the cuisine level of my favorite Miami restaurant LA Mar. Top quality food, yes it's pricy but you are not overpaying. Best hh deal for oysters I will go back just for the oysters for sure read more

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Honestly, we had such a great experience. I had only ever heard of this restaurant from the Miami spice list so of course I went for Miami spice and immediately walking in. She was giving artisanal yet high class vibes. We ordered two different miami spice menus, and we were able to share. My favorites were the pork chop and strawberry dessert. The service was excellent. She was kind, friendly and very attentive. I would definitely recommend adding this restaurant to your Miami spice list. read more

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Had the best time- the place had a lovely ambiance and the beef tartare was amazing! Will definitely be back. The service was great too! read more

Kaori - Lychee martini on the left - Asian Fusion Near Me - Miami, Florida

Wow! It's rare to find a unique restaurant these days. Very hip vibe. Beautiful interior. Great music. Amazing staff. We started with the steak tartar. It was very fresh and well done, but I wouldn't say it was massively different than any other high-quality steak tartar. My wife got the crispy duck salad, which was just amazing and a very large portion given the price of just $25 at such a high-end place. We also got the fried rice, which was a massive portion of all kinds of onions and leaks and served in a very large stone vessel to give it that great crispy char on the outside. This is an absolutely fantastic way to fill up on the cheap at a restaurant this high end. But the show stunner was the pork chop. This was like the A5 of pork chops. So tender and served in a sweet and sour chocolate sauce. Best pork chops I've ever had down. Drinks were also delicious and reasonably priced. $265 with tax and tip for two tartars the rice, the salad and the pork chop and three drinks. read more

Two words: GIRLS NIGHT! Where do friends that love oysters and good drinks go for a girls night? Kaori! This was my first time at Kaori and it was great! To start I ordered the Familiar Face and I really enjoyed it. We also split a few dozen oysters and loved how fresh and flavorful they were. The staff was super friendly and attentive! Things picked up after happy hour but we were still able to squeeze in an order of the salt and pepper squid which was a little small to share for 4, I think it's best for two people max FYI! I'm looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu! read more

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The best vibes and the absolute BEST HAPPY HOUR in Brickell. The music was so vibe, they played Catalina la O which brought me to me childhood. Props to the DJ because i'm not easily impressed by restaurant music. The food was great, very small portions though. The cocktails were super creative and delicious. Service was very good as well. We have gotten a table outside but wanted to sit inside (it was full) and they easily moved us inside table as soon as the other people were done. There are no reservations for happy hour, but for sure sit inside, you cannot not listen to that music and stare at the beautiful The harvest moon cocktail was sooo good! read more

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I must have walked by Kaori more than a dozen times and never stopped in. Finally gave it a go for happy hour - since it goes until 8 pm and they have $1 oysters... and loved it so much I came two nights in a row! The oysters come dressed and are delicious. The minimum order of 6 is an easy feat. I also tried their squid and the wagyu hotdog. The squid was crispy and tasty, but on the smaller portion side. The sauce has a kick to it! The wagyu hotdog was delightful and a pleasant surprise! Dressed with kimchi it is perfectly balanced. Would order the hotdog again, no question. HH is only served in the lounge area on the first floor. There is a variety of seating - hightop, booth, bar, couchables, and outdoor. The vibes are on point - classy and cool. On Friday they had a banging 2000s R&B playlist that was just right. Service is incredibly attentive. Water refilled constantly and consistent checkins that were not too much. Shoutout to Mia who took incredible care of us on both nights! read more

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Came here for happy hour and would definitely come back! Nice ambiance and friendly/quick service! We sat outside but the inside was cool and loungy and had someone spinning records. Not to mention the tasty food and drinks. We tried a few of the happy hour cocktails but the group favorite was Ume Tonniku as it was refreshing and light with a hint of sweetness. To eat we had: Kimchi hotdog- the best hotdog I've had in my life hands down Waygu foie gras gyozas- tender and flavorful filling with crunchy outside in a sweet chili sauce you could drink Hiramasa- least favorite item we had as it was small and the fish was a bit chewy but the sauce was tasty and citrusy The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because portions were very small for the price. Still would like to return to try other menu items! read more

Kaori - Kimchi hot dog and leftovers of hiramachi and waygu gyozas - Asian Fusion Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious! Found this restaurant on the Michelin guide and I was not disappointed! The duck was yummy, the noodles were so rich and flavorful! read more

I recently visited Kaori for Miami Spice and really loved my experience. The service was terrific. The menu offered some excellent options. My friend and I ordered the steak and fish as our entrees and ended up sharing them like tapas. It worked out great. The appetizers were big highlights. I loved the gyozas and carpaccio. Would highly recommend others check it out. read more

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Located under the SLS Lux. What a great vibe. Music was nice, great spot to meet after work and unwind. Got to try some tasty bites. Can't wait to come again for the full dining experience. Staff was super friendly and fun. Parking garages nearby read more

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I came here to have their Miami spice and was pleasantly surprised! The service was great and the restaurant has a modern clean vibe. It's a great spot and has delicious menu items! Apparently you should order serval plates for the center and share but we just shared the Miami spice. The appetizers were my favorite! The Wagyu & Foie Gras Gyozas are a MUST! And for dessert my favorite was the Caramel Namelaka. If you want something a little different I would get the ube flan but it did not taste like ube so keep that in mind. I'm 100% coming back for their happy hour! They have cocktails and bites at discounted prices downstairs only. read more

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They do fusion right! Amazing staff, food, vibe; a pleasant experience overall. The fusion was creative without compromising flavor. The ambiance was favorable for a nice dinner with a plus one or friends. We were pleasantly surprised with the wine selection on the menu as well. Definitely a must if you want to indulge in creative flavor combinations. read more

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This may be Brickell's best kept secret: - happy hour 5-8 pm - gorgeous lounge - Dollar oysters - Outstanding service What's not to like? read more

Kaori - Happy hour at Kaori - Asian Fusion Near Me - Miami, Florida

I stopped by with a group of friends for a nice cocktail or two and was pleasantly surprised with such a beautiful, modern decor and setup inside the establishment. Kaori is an Asian inspired two-story restaurant located right outside the Brickell City Centre that has some of the fanciest/best cocktails I've had in a minute. I was lucky enough to try the 'Familiar Faces' which was tequila-based and had THAT KICK I love to experience in a spicy cocktail. I ordered the 'Ume Tonikku' that was lavender flavored/gin-based and delicious as well. My friends asked for the half dozen order of oysters that looked scrumptious. I didn't stay for dinner but am hoping that the main dishes are as good as those first couple of drinks. The bartender was friendly and seemed VERY knowledgeable of the libations which was very much appreciated! read more

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Kaori was AMAZING! We ordered the wagyu and foie gras gyoza and the crudo and blooming maitake for appetizers. The gyoza and maitake were soooo good, i would definitely order again! The crudo was good but not as good as the others. We also shared the mee siam and char siu, both also amazing! The mee siam was definitely spicy but fantastic flavors. The drinks were great, loved the music ambience. I would totally come back here whenever I'm back in Miami! read more

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Overall A++ experience from start to finish. The staff was incredibly attentive, and the every bite was delicious and complex. The mix of different flavors and dishes marry food and art exquistelt. Well prepared with care, every dish was absolutely explosion of flavor with every bite. The star of the show was the Fois Gras Dumplings! Definitely plan to visit again! read more

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A really great happy hour spot that was bustling on a Friday evening but still giving all the Miami vibes. It was the perfect first stop for all our friends to meet before heading on a cruise the next day. We were immediately greeted by very friendly hostesses. They were very communicative as we had a large group of 11 and they reserved the front couch area for our group. As a weekend evening and happy hour, we were given notice of a 2 hour timeframe but that was enough time as the drinks and food came out quickly. We had a res at 6PM which left us an hour to order on the HH menu and it was enough time for us. For a large group, we basically ordered the entire menu, and each dish/drink was pretty tasty. Favorite drinks were the Ume Tonikku and The Buzz! Favorites included: + Oysters - $1 each were so worth it! They were juicy and I liked the toppings of the yuzu basil seeds. + Hiramasa - refreshing and light. The white fish was complimented well with the citrusy flavors. Came with about 6 small pieces ($12) + Kimchi Wagyu Hot Dog ($14) - was very tasty, can't really tell the difference in a wagyu hotdog but it was very juicy and the kimchi relish with gochujang aoili was tasty. May pass for next time: + Wagyu and Foie Gra Gyoza - 4 pieces, hard to taste the foie gras and was more of a ground beef texture. For $22 it was a bit steep but the outside wrapper was fried very nicely. + Salt & Pepper Squid - it's crunch but has a thicker outer layer than others that overpowered the squid. read more