Lots of options on Miracle Mile and we definitely regret our choice. Walked in on a Sunday so it's not busy at all. But the first impression was that it smelled bad. Spicy tuna roll looked and tasted like beat up tuna and the hamachi was drenched in soy sauce before getting plated on top of soy sauce and oil at the bottom. Why?! Waste of good fish or covering up bad fish taste? The only sushi roll that didn't have imitation crab or tempura shrimp was the Seattle amigo roll, but it was drenched in sweet sauce. 0/10 would not recommend anything we ordered if you enjoy good sushi... read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Spicy tuna roll + Hamachi that was drenched in soy sauce.. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I'll admit, I wasn't as impressed when I came for happy hour, but my opinion definitely improved when I came back for their weekday lunch specials. For happy hour, I've had the rainbow poke ($7), and the buy 2 get 1 skewers, and the ebi croquette ($11). All were good but not that filling. I would say in terms of deals, you get more bang for your buck with the lunch specials. For lunch, I shared the mai premium lunch ($28) and the udon soup ($16). The premium lunch came with miso soup and 9 small dishes in a beautiful bento box. Definitely aesthetically pleasing and I liked the variety. The udon soup was also great with chewy udon noodles, sweet savory soup, and tempura shrimp/veggies. Service was attentive and nice. Parking available via street parking or you can pay in nearby parking garages. I wouldn't bring a big party based on the limited seating arrangements inside. All in all good food. I would consider coming back for their lunch specials. read more

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Yes! Yes! Yes! New spot that's small and quaint with excellent customer service, neat ambiance and amazing and fresh seafood. We went to check out their happy hour which offered a lot of great bites and drink specials until 7. We had the fried chicken cutlets to start, then the crispy tuna rice, the Coral Gables roll (my favorite that came with hints of fried garlic), Seattle roll and the spicy tuna roll. They were all so good and perfect to share in addition to being filling. It's a hidden gem worthy of the support. Happy hour was slow, but the place filled up around 7. Check them out and enjoy! read more

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This is a small restaurant with a nice ambiance. Very good and attentive service. I started with the sangria and then moved on to the half Miami heat roll, half crunch roll and ended with the short ribs udon. The udon was really good when you mixed the gravy together with the noodle. read more

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WOW, WOW, WOW!!! One of the BEST experiences I've had at a restaurant in a while. I was beyond impressed. My boyfriend & I wanted to check out a new spot for dinner recently & after reading their amazing reviews, we decided to stop in. We were seated immediately & our waitress Ani(?) was so sweet and everyone there was super attentive & helpful. The place itself is SO cute! Super authentic vibes: sorta like a teeny, tiny Asian castle, replete with stone walls, Chinese lanterns, kimono's draped casually over the bar seats & Studio Ghibli classics playing on a loop. Definitely does NOT feel like a Miami spot. We started with cocktails and then just decided to order a lil bit of everything: - LAVENDER MATCHA SAKE for me and the PLUM MOJITO for my guy. Both incredibly beautiful and soooo delicious & original! -TORI KARAAGE was great! Super crispy and well seasoned. -PASSIONATE SCALLOP was unbelievable! Absolutely gorgeous plating and amazingly complex combination of flavour. -SOY BUTTER GARLIC SNOW CRAB NIGIRI was so simple yet incredibly fresh & delicious -OASIS DUMPLIN' again, gorgeous AND delicious -MIAMI HEAT ROLL (surprise, surprise) was yummm & perfectly spicy! -THAI CUCUMBER cocktail & SPICY MANGO SAKE cocktail were again, phenomenal. SO interesting & perfectly balanced. -CREME BRULEE & BLACK SESAME one of the best desserts ever! loved! If I could give this place 10 stars, I would. My only complaint would be that they have SO MANY amazing sounding dishes on the menu, it's gonna take me forever to try them all!!! read more

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I got some things from here for dinner once. They had some deals on uber eats. They have a wagyu burger combo that comes with fries and a sushi roll. The burger was great, it was well cooked and flavorful. The crispy tuna was my favorite thing I got. It was perfectly cooked and very well flavored read more

This has been open for almost a year, and it quickly became one of my favorites because of the people the quality and the creativity. We visited during happy hour which meant 2 for 1 skewers, discounted apps, and discounted specialty drinks. While this spot has extremely fresh fish, what makes them stand out is how they are not afraid to experiment with food. The chef brought out this chicken seaweed pesto cauliflower purée thousand layer potato situation and I have never had anything like it before. They make everything in house like the Vietnamese iced coffee ice cream where they put 20 shots. read more

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This is my favorite sushi place in Coral Gables. As a starter, I had the chicken Kushikatsu, it was 10/10. I then ordered the Coral Gables sushi, and it was incredibly fresh. I finished with an ice cream sampler for dessert, which was also 10/10. The space is small but cozy. read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Chicken Kushikatsu - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Appetizer were amazing, the Mai special Sushi was ok, I expected more sushi items, bit mostly we got cooked in our special, service was wonderful, staff were attentive and helpful. Love the intimate and cozy ambience that would be great for a date night or happy hour with the crew. read more

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I have been here twice for happy hour. Sincerely, one of the best happy hours in Coral Gables, if not Miami. All appetizers are half off, and they have some rolls for discount prices from 4 to 6 daily and I mean daily! Yes! Including on Saturdays! Drink specials as well, including five dollar sake and beer. I had been extremely disappointed with the Sushi in Miami as you may see from previous reviews. So it was with caution and trepidation that I entered this little establishment. It is tiny and on the corner along miracle Mile. It feels a bit like you stepped off of the bourgeoisie (bougie) street of miracle Mile in Miami and right into Japan. The bar seats have cotton kimono like jackets on the back seats and the lantern had a nice touch. Service was great! It is like they could be my mind but not in a creepy way :). When I was about to ask for water, I would look over and see that my glass was already being filled. When I looked to see that my drink had about 1/3 of the way left, the server would ask if I would like another. Now for the best part: THE FOOD Okay, I admit, the table spread in the picture I posted I do NOT completely remember the name of the rolls. Here's the thing: there are tastes, dishes and combinations that I would have never in my wildest dreams ever had thought to pair together- and they are DELISH. There are MANY dishes that you cannot find ANYWHERE in the USA, and I've lived everywhere (NYC, Brooklyn, NJ, Philly, Orlando, Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago, Minneapolis to name a few...). Plus they have some of the garden variety dishes that one may find at any sushi restaurant, but they execute each dish well with a good balance of flavors, seasonings and layers and layers of umami. For example, the seafood sunomono is fantabulous. Seaweed has a crunch, there is an abundance of seafood, including real crab, and the vinegar dressing is not too sweet, too salty or too acidic like so many other sunomonos. No soggyness here, which makes the textures just a party on the palate. The crunch of the seaweed, texture of the octopus, differentiated with that of the crab and the unique-texture of octopus. SOOOO GOOOD. The best thing here, and most unique, are the pintxos. Bite sized (or a bit bigger than bite sized) concoctions of various seafood, veggies, and other ingredients placed together on a savory wafer. There are SO MANY combos here that I had never seen before; like the saba with marinated peppers, shiso leaf and PLUM mayo. Or the fresh water eel with monk fish liver, scallions and eel sauce And uni with snow crab and truffle mayo? Say what? And they are sooo good. In the pictures, we have a spicy tuna roll that was on happy hour, braised pork belly, a pintxos sample, and then the table spread: escargot, ika in soy butter and spicy roe, tuna tartare with wonton chips, seafood sunomono, and 4 rolls...one is spicy tuna, crunchy coral gables and...an unagi? and kissing dragon with the tempura shrimp with crab mix on top? I am sorry, I was too busy nom nomming to pay closer attention! There is also an octopus dish with peppers (on the bamboo mat), which was seasonal. I also have had the calamari with shishito peppers, which are also delish. Essentially, if you like Japanese flavors and would like to stray off of the regular path in terms of what most restaurants have to offer this genre, take a trip to Miracle Mile. Also, I have almost always found parking without having to pay! read more

Loved having dinner here. Everything that we ordered tasted great. Loved that there was a happy hour menu, which made it more fun. Customer service was also really nice. read more

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Love this place! I came here for all day happy hour on Tuesday, starting at 4:30pm and it did not disappoint! All appetizers are 50% off and select sushi rolls are offered at a great price! There are traditional Japanese dishes as well as interesting and cool mash ups, like the pintxos, which I will need to come back to try. We ordered the Ika mentaiko butter, which was my absolute favorite dish. The ebi croquette was unique and delicious, and the karaage is always a classic tasty dish. Alongside the amazing food deals, the sake is $5 and the beers are $2. This is very hard to beat! The staff were all very nice and attentive. This is a great spot to catch up with friends or come for a cute date night. I will be back soon! read more

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Had seen a fellow yelper rave about this place, and figured a rainy Saturday like today would be perfect to come by. Loved it, really enjoyed everything I had! Here's the chowdown: - Passionfruit Lychee Shisho - Seattle Amigo roll - Samurai Breakfast roll - Jalapeño Pineapple - Black Sesame Mochi Both of the rolls were highly recommended by the staff and I'm glad I took their word for it. Perfect sweet and salty contrast between them, devoured them as served. I had the Passionfruit lychee first and then the Jalapeño Pineapple, and if I had to do it again I would do it in reverse, as I think the Passionfruit Lychee would have been amazingly paired with the Black Sesame Mochi, which was an excellent closer :) They were out of the Matcha Mochi but hooked it up with matcha froth as a base. Oishii! Arigato Gozaimashita to everyone for their friendly service, definitely looking to come back ASAP! read more

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Tucked into the corner of Miracle Mile and Galiano Street is an assuming restaurant you may stroll right by. I suggest you stop and take another look. This hidden gem serves what I'd be willing to argue is the best Japanese food in Coral Gables. If you're free for lunch, treat yourself to their premium lunch which contains samples of all their best dishes like the tori karaoke (fried chicken), crispy brussel sprouts, salmon sashimi, shishito peppers, and more! Come hungry and leave satisfied! They have a full bar with fun cocktails. If you want a non-alcholic option, try the lychee strawberry tea. It was delicious. The restaurant and small cozy. It is perfect a solo meal at the bar or an intimate meal. The service is great and you are made to feel welcome. read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Everything on the premium lunch menu is divine! - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Love this place!! Little spot tucked into a corner on miracle mile- Feels like a little local alleyway sushi spot in Japan. The food is 10/10! Soo good. Love that the sushi chef is right there in front of you doing his thing and the service has always been great. Can't wait to go back again (for like the 7th time)! read more

"Delicious, affordable sushi in Coral Gables" is a combination of words that's hard to believe, but Mai Sushi Tapas makes it true! This small spot just off Miracle Mile has the BEST sushi lunch deal I've ever had - the $24 box comes with a mix of cooked foods, sashimi, sushi, and their sushi pintxos, a unique Japanese/Spanish fusion snack. The food is excellent and modestly priced, the space is comfortable and welcoming, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Having to pay for parking in the Gables is annoying, but I'll happily do it to enjoy another fantastic lunch here! read more

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**Mai Sushi Tapas: A Culinary Experience Beyond Basic Sushi** Mai Sushi Tapas is not your typical JB Roll joint. Every dish here is a work of art, showcasing the Chef's mastery and commitment to innovation. This is sushi elevated--featuring a diverse selection of fresh fish and unique ingredients you won't find at your average sushi spot (if you're looking for basic, there's always Sushi Sake). This place has quickly become one of our favorite and most frequently visited spots in the Gables. **The highlights?** Pretty much everything. I highly recommend the premium boxes and pintxos--both are Chef's choice and always an exciting surprise. The Toro is outstanding, and the menu often features specialties like amberjack and fried oysters. Beyond the food, the ambiance is something special. The intimate space is infused with a nostalgic 90s anime/Naruto vibe, making it a cozy and unique setting--perfect for date nights but not ideal for large groups due to its size. **A couple of things to note:** They don't have a full liquor license, but they make up for it with delicious and inventive sake-based cocktails. **Final verdict?** Do not skip out on Mai Sushi Tapas. It's an unforgettable culinary experience that keeps us coming back for more. read more

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Nestled right on the iconic Miracle Mile, Mai Sushi Tapas Bar is one of Coral Gables' newest spots. I decided to come eat here after a while feeling under the weather. My fiancé didn't join me this time (gasp), but she still vicariously ate through pictures I sent her. Upon entering I was immediately taken care of and was sat at the bar per my request. The restaurant itself is just what you expect from a Coral Gables spot. It has a cool flair to it. It is much smaller than other places so expect to wait if you're a bigger party on a busy night. To start things off I order a Manju Junmai Ginjo which was so sweet and easy on the palate. Then I ordered my food and really just went for it. I ordered two orders of sashimi featuring the hamachi and unagi. I ordered an uni sushi. And I ordered the 8 piece assorted sushi box. Once my order was taken care of I was sat waiting for a while. This allowed me to watch some anime (the OG Gundam was being projected onto a wall so that was dope to enjoy) while I waited for my food. Once it came out I was able to dig in and wow, let me just say this was amazing. Each cut was perfect and delicious and perfectly paired. The hamachi and unagi went so well together with the hamachi being cold and unagi hot. The assorted box could be eaten any way you'd like but I opted to do it in order from top left to bottom right and wow. Each sushi had such a fun unique flavor profile and was such a delight. The uni was a flavor bomb. One bite of it and I knew it was easily my top bite of the night. Once I finished my food I had to inquire about dessert. It is NOT featured on the menu but rather is word of mouth. I opted for the Chicha Morada Ice Cream which was such a nice refreshing palate cleanser to end the night. Overall though, this was such a nice surprise. We had been wanting to come here for a while and to see it actually lives up to the hype was so great to see. I will say the total cost was a tad high, but it's Coral Gables so ya gotta roll with it. Regardless, I will definitely be coming here again (with my fiancé) to enjoy some bangin sushi! But until next time, folks!! Enjoy the meal!!!! read more

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Cozy Restaurant on a corner of Mircle Mile. We came in for a quick bite and sat at the bar since we didn't have reservations. For drinks we had the Thai Cucumber, light and refreshing and just the right kick to start the night. We had a Wakame salad, not on the menu but the chefs happily provided when I asked. Followed by two rolls the Crunchy Roll, and the Sunset Roll. The crunchy roll was delicious just the right amount of crunch and spice to melt in your mouth,and so fresh. The sunset roll was good, but make sure you like Fried Salmon Skin as its the predominant flavor of the roll. It's a cooked roll so it's not The service was great, fast and attentive. We will definitely be back read more

Sushi-liscious‼‼‼ Enter Mai Sushi Tapas & Bar and be welcomed with "Irasshaimase!" Or "Welcome!" by co-owner Kevin. New to the Coral Gables restaurant scene, MST&B is indeed a welcomed experience, more chill--no attitude. The decor reminds me of Kyoto with all of the natural elements, textures and design details. The ambience and lighting enhances the playful artistry of Sushi Chef and co-owner Shinmi. The staff are delightfully helpful with suggestions, service, and enthusiasm. Good vibes and harmony. And the sushi.......YUM!!!! Cannot wait to try more items on the menu which offers a variety and assortment of sushi and tapas including specials depending upon the daily seafood arrivals from Japan. Absolutely I will return again and again. Sushi fun!!! read more

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I went here a bit ago for my girlfriend's birthday and the servers made it an amazing experience definitely worth going back if we are in Miami! The vibe of the restaurant is intimate, perfect for a date night or small group and the food was amazing! Highly recommend the Appetizer Box to try one of everything and the Chipotle Udon! They also have us a cheesecake and handmade mochi dessert on the house, will definitely be going back! read more

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This place was absolutely phenomenal! Amazing staff, amazing service & even better food. What I loved was that it was quaint just like any restaurant we visited in Japan and each and every dish we had was incredible. We loved that they blended Japanese and Vietnamese and we loved all the options we had to choose from! I want to go back again to tackle the other half of the menu! read more

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This place is a hidden gem! Friendly staff who knows their sake and great place to grab HH or dinner. The first time we went, we sat at the bar and had some delicious bites and drinks. Will definitely come back again whenever we're in Coral Gables! read more

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Incredible! This is some of the freshest sushi I've had in Miami to date. Most sushi restaurants feel gimmicky at their respective price points here, but not Mai. The menu changes frequently based on seasonal availability, which I love. Everything we ordered had unique flavors and combinations; I appreciate the creativity. The staff were attentive, warm and informative. They explained the menu and thought process behind each roll to us. It's a cute, small space with great ambiance and beautiful bathrooms (I had to share). One of my new favorite spots in Miami. read more

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This quaint restaurant boasts Japanese cuisine with a Spanish twist in the Gables. As far as I'm concerned it is a very cool concept and exceptional happy hour. $2 beer! And specials on select rolls and 50% off appetizers. We throughly enjoyed ordering as much as we could. Everything was truly delicious and felt pretty authentic Japanese. Our servers were awesome and kept the beers and sake coming. Overall, a very pleasant experience. I will be returning. read more

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Went in for happy hour on a Monday evening. Small cute space but they have a good layout and vibe. Service was good but the standout was definitely the food. Spicy tuna rolls are half off during HH and I also tried some of their skewers (not on the HH menu). It doesn't sound like a lot of food but it was and everything was fresh and delicious. The drinks were good too but not everything was on the happy hour menu. I opted for the spicy mango and it was great. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu options. read more

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We were delighted with our experience today! The ambience is ripe with mood lighting, industrial steel and stone, art posters, and kimonos. We tried the mochiyaki off the seasonal menu, bacon-wrapped mochi in sweet soy glaze and green onion shreds. This was delicious and the mochi had a crispy frame to it! We also had the scorpion roll with pickled eggplant and the salmon sashimi which tasted SO fresh with sprinkled lemon. I would definitely come back and try more tapas with friends! read more

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At beginning I thought it was another Japanese Ramen place until I checked the menu. It's definitely a hidden gem in coral gables if you're fan of real Japanese sushi. Highly recommend this seasonal sushi box and the amazing sweet shrimp here. The place is not big so it's better to make a reservation before you go. Service is great & you will get some useful suggestions about what's the best fit for you. Will definitely come back. :) read more

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The flavors to price point here was stupendous This was our lunch Saturday ,& we had dinner at a more highly trgarded(&pricier) restaurant . We enjoyed this humble spot more so read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - This 9 piece box was incredible for the price ? - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

The sushi here was really good. Fresh and the presentation was beautiful. During happy hour their appetizers are 50% off. Surprisingly, my fave item I tried here were the snails! It was packed with so much flavor. Service was really good. They were very attentive. The decor in the restaurant was really cute too. read more

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I came to Mai sushi tapas because I couldn't wait to try their Premium sushi box! It comes with 9 little tapas and costs only $28! Great bang for your buck and the food was delicious. Came with toro, hamachi, salmon, fried shrimp, fried mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, two sushi pieces, and 2 more things I am forgetting. Someone else got the Mai roll which I thought was delicious as well. All in all, three people ate and spent $100 total including tip. Not so bad. Great service, would definitely go back! Cute little spot read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Premium dinner sushi box $28 - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Nice and cute! But just a heads up, the menu has changed, and the happy hour is just a sad 2 dollars off here or there. No real deal... save them for dinner ... and look else where for happy hour. Bummer! read more

Mai is truly a vibe. If you've ever been to Japan this will instantly transport you back there. They are doing Japanese + Vietnamese fusion which is the best of both worlds. They have a beautiful and affordable sake menu as well! You'll always see the owners working hard and providing the best service possible! A MUST GO TO! read more

Incredible service. Absolutely amazing quality food. The ambiance feels very authentic and comfortable, fun too. Creative dish combinations with an attention to detail that feels delicate. It doesn't get better than this. 10000/10 read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

I had just flown in from a trip to Japan and this was my first sushi date back in Florida with my husband. I was so impressed by the quality of the food, and the authenticity of the dishes with a fresh twist. It's a relaxed environment with chic decor and is perfect for a date for 2-4 people but if you're having more I'd make sure to have a reservation. Great service, they refilled our drinks often and were very attentive! Lunch or dinner is awesome but the happy hour is also a great deal! read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Mai Premium Lunch - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Mai is a relatively new spot with lots of potential. The food is good. The service is friendly. And the prices reasonable. The place itself is a bit of a hodge podge and doesn't have much ambience. We went for lunch and enjoyed the special lunch box which comes with nine tapas including karage, California roll (which was quite tasty), two types of sashimi. It's a good lunch deal, filling and comes out quick. We will definitely be back. read more

Mai Sushi Tapas Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Coral Gables, Florida

Nice spot in the heart of coral gables. Their lunch special is very affordable and comes with a ton of food. Everything was delicious. My one complaint would be the timing of the food - they brought out certain dishes too early and others were delayed. Would go back. read more

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New favorite sushi in Coral Gables!! Great, friendly staff, exceptional and beautiful food! A must go if in Coral Gables .. read more

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We tried a few appetizers (calamari, shishito peppers, sushi roll) and also the Mai premium box, cocktails and cheesecake dessert. The premium box was a great balance of different items and way to sample- perfect for sharing. Everything was delicious- very fresh sashimi and sushi- not fishy. We had pork belly two ways and both amazing, esp the braised pork belly app. The bacon wrapped skewers in the premium box with scallops were also great. My favorite items in the box were the sashimi and rolls. Next time I will try more sushi and sashimi. Cocktails were also great. And dessert was the matcha cheesecake with ice cream and also good. Sweet but not too sweet. The service was pleasant and attentive and ambiance was fine. Busy but never felt rushed. It's a cozy little place on miracle mile. Parking was fine on the street. read more

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Great place & everyone there was super nice & polite. Cute casual corner restaurant with great ambiance. Definitely recommend this place if you're in the area. read more