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Matsuri

4.0 (934 reviews)
ModerateJapanese, Sushi Bars
Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Dogs allowed

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Aged Tofu
Jose S.

We chose Matsuri for our anniversary dinner, and it could not have been a better choice. From the first bite to the last, the experience felt thoughtful, elevated, and genuinely special. We started with what might be one of the best comfort dishes we've had in a long time: crispy tofu in a deeply flavorful broth, topped with bonito flakes and scallions, alongside rich, tender pieces of beef. The balance between texture and umami was spot on, and it immediately set the tone for the evening. One of the highlights was the grilled fish, beautifully charred on the outside and incredibly moist on the inside, served simply with lemon and greens. It was a perfect example of how Matsuri lets high-quality ingredients speak for themselves. Clean, elegant, and full of flavor. We also shared a warm octopus dish with sautéed onions and peppers in a savory sauce that had just the right amount of depth and sweetness. The octopus was tender, not chewy, and paired wonderfully with a cold beer. Beyond the food, the atmosphere felt intimate and relaxed without losing that special-occasion feel. It was the kind of place where you can take your time, enjoy conversation, and feel present with the person you're there with. Matsuri made our anniversary dinner memorable, not just because the food was excellent, but because everything felt intentional. We'll absolutely be back, and it's now high on our list for future celebrations.

Sofi D.

Every positive experience you have heard about this place is undeniably correct. The prices are indisputably unheard of in Miami for such high quality bites. I truly crave coming here way more often than I should and if you want a solid delicious sushi experience on a reasonable budget, this is about the best you'll be able to find in the city. I really recommend you go for one of their specials, whether it'd be the Masa, Go-to-go, or Go-to-ren; they are so filling and the best way to try everything this place has to offer. I also believe depending on how hungry you are, they are well more than enough of a serving for a fully satisfied meal. My only drawback about the Matsuri experience is that as a very "americanized" consumer of Sushi, I always love to have spicy mayo with my sushi, and their spicy mayo is not very good (the only thing I can say that about on the menu truly).

Juliann T.

This place was packed and rightfully so!! We got the REN Special for 2. We also ordered handrolls and we did not need those. We devoured every piece, the quality of fish was so good. I wish I lived here or I would be coming back often.

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Raquel F.

I went on a Saturday around 7:00 PM and had to wait about 45 mins. There were people waiting outside since the the place is not big inside. However, it is very cozy and the ambient is great. We sat in a booth in the back and it was the perfect spot. The sushi we ordered was a combination of raw and cooked stuff. Everything came out pretty quickly and the presentation was beautiful. Everyone was very pleased with what they ordered. I ate the cooked stuff and it was delicious. The portion sizes are fair as well. The service was great, Maria was our server and she answered questions and was very nice. I would come back here again.

Shrimp Tempura was cooked to perfection. It was so crispy.

This is some of the best seafood I have ever had. Everything was delicious. The service was exceptional. The ambiance was like a packed restaurant. I would definitely recommend.

Masa for 2
Mariam T.

A nice place! The service was pretty quick, we got the Masa for 2 which priced at $60 was decent for the amount of food we got and the quality of the fish. The interior was pretty cozy. Couldn't recommend this place more.

Kristine B.

Had to stop here because I saw social media videos and the tuna looked so juicy so finally made it happen and so happy finally did! We did the large platter 100 bucks but so worth it you get generous portions and plenty of sashimi and nigiri it was to die for. I really am so impressed by the silogismo and if you're hungry hungry and can just take down endless Tuna this is your spot! Service was quick sweet and attentive. The location itself is small but spacious at the time I went which was middle of the week at the very opening. Highly recommend overall!

Seafood salad
Aneesha R.

Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior! Matsuri may be some of the best sushi I've had in Miami, and I was so impressed by the stunning quality and freshness of the fish. Even the non-sushi dishes surprised me - I would highly recommend the Age Tofu and Udon noodles! For sushi, you can't go wrong with the Tomo Tomo Special - especially if you're in a group. I will definitely be thinking of this place when I'm craving a sushi experience that combines the quality of a high end restaurant with the ease and comfort of a local go-to.

Masa fish only
Min A.

We came here decades ago with someone from Japan so we were introduced to an authentic gem back in the day when sushi was not as common. We used to come frequently over the years as it was a family favorite; however, recently rediscovered it in Dec and went back twice in the past 3 months. We did not realize line up culture was a thing but we get why. In Dec, we ordered the Matsuri combo (pictured) 12 sashimi, 6 sushi pieces with miso soup & tuna roll along with a few other items, salmon aburi nigiris, ohitashi. We got yaki nasu grilled jap eggplant w/ bonito flakes and yasai Itamae sauteed veggies as take away. The server was a bit confused and not as attentive but they do get busy once they open. Then during our recent visit last week, we ordered Masa for 2 combo fish only (pictured) 16 sashimi, couple of sliced shellfish, 9 sushi pieces and 2 rolls: spicy tuna and california roll w/ unagi topped, and miso soup and house salad. The fish was so fresh, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Then we got ohitashi and kimchi-ae to go. If you're looking for authentic Japanese restaurant, this is it. Our server this time was great, attentive and explained the difference between Matsuri vs Masa boats. Hope to keep frequenting this gem.

Alyssa H.

This place was overwhelming, to say the least. We had two waitresses taking care of us it seems. My friend & I had a small corner table right by the side waiter station. When we sat down there wasn't much space at the table, we kept getting pushed to place an order right as we just sat down. We were given no time to ask any questions. As soon as we got our appetizer we were immediately asked to place our order for entree within minutes. We were then asked not to use the menu as a place mat and she physically moved it when the plate was barely on the menu and there was no food being eaten on it. We then watched the server dump a cup of water from someone's table into the pitcher then refill the cup with water and give it to someone else. Very fast paced restaurant but rushing your customers to hurry up and get out feels very uninviting and uncomfortable. Feeling very uneasy after seeing that and makes me question what else was mishandled behind what we could see. Don't see us returning.

Aldana A.

I have been wanting to come here for years. It is a local gem. Make a reservation via phone. It is busy. Filled with dates, family, and friend groups. . The service was good. Very efficient. We went for the Masa for two. It was a great amount of sushi for two people for $30 each. My friend ordered the dessert. I did not try it. In terms of the sushi I highly recommend it. It is fresh with a great variety and amount. I am definitely coming back here again. They have excellent lunch specials. Easy parking. I am so happy I went to this local gem !

tomo tomo
Melanie S.

I want to start by saying that the food here is always a five out of five--consistently fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. However, this time, the service was slightly below expectations at a four out of five. Despite having a reservation, we were seated 15 minutes late, which was unexpected, especially on a Thursday night when the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. That said, once we were seated, the service was efficient, and our food arrived promptly. My boyfriend and I always opt for the Tomo Tomo for its superior quality fish, even though it is on the pricier side. I personally don't mind splurging for quality, and in my opinion, it's well worth it. The portion is generous, and the Tomo Tomo for two is always filling, especially with the included soup and/or salad. We were extra hungry this day so got the chicken skewers. The ambiance is upscale casual--elegant yet not overly formal. Overall, this place consistently delivers an excellent dining experience, and I highly recommend it for those looking for high-quality sushi and a refined but relaxed atmosphere.

I think I may have ordered a little too much! Lol Go to Ren special
Mario R.

Food here is always phenomenal and it continues to offer top quality sushi at reasonable prices. Truly the best sushi option in South Florida!

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Does anyone have a phone number for them that isn't always busy? Their 1615 number always has a busy tone and we can never make a reservation?

Their number is almost always busy, they are insanely popular. I love Matsuri, but reservations are usually either not taken, or not honored. I even tried just call ahead seating with no luck. Doesn't prevent me from going up to 3 times a month.… 

Does Matsuri deliver? Does anyone else have trouble with their phone lines / getting through to order?

They don’t deliver. Did you call on a Monday? Because they are closed. If not, they were probably just very busy.

Anyone know why they are closed? Drove by last Friday after they didn't answer the phone and it was closed. No answer tonight either.

Employee Vacation! They'll be open soon. I think this week.

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Mai Sushi Tapas Bar

4.8(77 reviews)
2.2 mi

Lots of options on Miracle Mile and we definitely regret our choice. Walked in on a Sunday so it's…read morenot 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...

I'll admit, I wasn't as impressed when I came for happy hour, but my opinion definitely improved…read morewhen 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.

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4.8(57 reviews)
2.3 mi
$$$$

This place is exceptiona in every way. Food, service, presentation, decor, ambiance, etc…read more Everything is prefect. The staff is super nice and attentive. I've been three times already, and it's plain out the best nigiri and sashimi I've ever had. The quality of the dishes is on another level. The variety of dishes changes seasonally. That's pretty much what you pay for, seafood that you will never get at any of the local sushi joints. Straight from Tokyo fish market to your seat. An experience that sushi lovers should indulge in once in a while.

Shingo doesn't waste a single course. The Hassun starter (kamasu, shima aji) eases you in nice and…read moreclean, then the unagi kabayaki with osetra caviar shows up and just... gets it. Smoky, glazed eel meeting briny caviar in one bite ...I actually paused for a second on that one. Hotate with seasonal vegetables kept things light before the tachiuo don came through. Then the nigiri run: makogarei( marbled flounder ), kinmedai(golden eye snapper) kohada(gizzard shad), nodoguro(blackthroat seaperch) you can literally taste the sourcing in every piece. And the bluefin tuna trio (a 309lb catch straight from Yamaguchi) was genuinely the highlight of the night. Fatty, clean, melt in your mouth good. Ikura and Hokkaido uni kept the luxury going before the negitoro handroll and tamago brought it back to something simple and comforting. Cheesecake and matcha ice cream to close it out .. it was sweet without being too much. This one's staying in my top omakase spots in Miami. Worth the price tag, worth the hype.

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Aiko & Mumu

4.9(117 reviews)
7.1 mi
1 year in business
Locally owned & operated

Was out shopping nearby and wandered in for lunch fully expecting the usual and instead found a…read moresurprisingly reasonable omakase in Doral (a sentence I didn't think I'd ever say). The starter omakase runs about $68. It was around seven courses plus dessert, and honestly, every dish pulled its weight. Bonus points to the server, who gave clear, thoughtful explanations. Menu-wise, don't expect a parade of rolls they're clearly nudging you toward the omakase experience. But if that's the goal, they're doing it right. All in all, a really enjoyable meal and one I'd happily circle back to, next time to explore more of the menu.

Came through with my cousin on a rainy Friday to catch up, and were pleasantly surprised with this…read moreexperience. This spot is located in an unassuming shopping center where a Nicklaus building is, which is perfect for when you're in the mood to keep a low profile. It's a small, intimate restaurant with counter top seating and a few tables. From the moment we walked in, the folks chopped it up with us and made jokes, which is great because it broke the ice in a way that felt like you were amongst friends. Excellent service all around. We sat at one of the tables as we intended to do a lot of talking and didn't want to be noisy at the counter. We decided to take the recommendation of the staff and did the omakase express option and a sake sampler pairing with three different kinds. No notes here because everything was great, there were several "MMMM!" moments (wish I remembered what each bite was!) and the first sake we got (pictured) was fantastic. Would definitely buy it to have at home. Big shout out to Allie, who covered our table on her first day, was very cool and definitely helped steer the dinner in the right direction. If you're in the Doral area and in the mood for some quality Japanese, definitely stop by here!

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Anaba - Spicy Miso Butter Corn Ramen / スパイシーみそバターコーンラーメン

Anaba

4.4(63 reviews)
2.2 mi

We had not been here in about a year. Going to Anaba on Friday after work became a bit of a…read moreritual for quite some time Then we moved offices. We came in today and asked for the sushi chef "Matsu". We were told he was gone, and we nearly gasped in horror. However, we were assured that the sushi chef in residence, Raimundo, was trained by Matsu. Well, Raimundo did not disappoint, the food at Anaba might be even better than it was before. Absolutely delicious. Fresh ingredients quality preparation with care. Our server Marko was so wonderful, and incredibly knowledgeable and calm. We will be making this our Friday night ritual again. You should join us!

Overall a solid dining experience. Joined my friends for lunch right when they opened. Ordered a…read morefew ramen and sushi rolls. Server was pleasant and friendly but accidentally put in an order for an onigiri that we never ordered and forgot to put in the order for a black garlic ramen my friend ordered. When we asked about the missing ramen order he quickly went to the back to put in the order but ordered the wrong ramen which was a regular tonkatsu ramen. Another thing that was a little irritating was that the bathroom's paper towel dispenser was empty so you couldn't dry your hands after washing. Given that there was only one other table with two customers during the entire duration of our meal, it seems kind of inexcusable that the employees could not check and replace the dispenser while they were also using during the time of service. Regarding the meal, The black Garlic ramen was decent albeit slightly salty and the texture of the noodles was nice. My friends tonkatsu ramen was a little too creamy for the soup and came with thinner b noodles which was a little disappointing and unexpected as it was not mentioned in the menu that there were any differences in the type of noodles in each ramen choices. The sushi rolls were good. They were well made and flavorful. Overall I would recommend this place and think it's worth a try.

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Sakura Gables Japanese Restaurant - Dinner Combo #1 w Salad, Chicken Teriyaki & Tempura Vegetables- takeout and still PERFECT!

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3.8(236 reviews)
1.7 mi
$$

I wrote a review about this place 3 years ago and somehow didn't come back until now... which…read morehonestly feels like a personal mistake But coming back, I was kind of shocked in the best way--everything is exactly how I remembered it. Same quality, same kind service, same good energy. In a place like Coral Gables where spots come and go all the time, that kind of consistency is rare. If you're looking for a cozy, traditional Japanese spot with really good prices, please check out Sakura Japanese Restaurant. The food is always good, the service is warm, and it just feels like one of those places you're happy you found. I'll add photos from my first visit 3 years ago (on my camera ‍) and from today--you can see for yourself that the portions are still great and the prices are still super reasonable. I just really love supporting smaller, local spots like this, especially when they're this consistent. It deserves to be way busier than it is, so pls go show them some love before the big chains try to take over everything

I must've driven by Sakura hundreds of times over the years. I finally had the chance to pop in for…read morelunch. Inside feels a little old, could use some updating. Our waiter was nice enough, the rest of the staff were attentive. The food is very meh, nothing blew us away. And it seemed kind of pricey for a lunch. If I go back I'll try different things on the menu.

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4.1(30 reviews)
2.2 mi
Locally owned & operated
Family-owned & operated

Absolutely amazing service and incredible experience. It was my first time here and I came with my…read morefriend and I was taken such great care of by Sam, Sophia, and even the host Gianna. It's the little things that go a long way, I loved the playlist too it really created an amazing ambiance as I dined with my friends. The oysters are an absolute must oh my god, I actually just got my wisdom teeth removed and I'm writing this in recovery and just salivating at the thought.... Will have to come back to calm the cravings! I cannot emphasize how much my experience was elevated by the more than amazing staff, I felt heard and taken care of the whole way through. The food was absolutely incredible, I even ended up eating new things, and as a relatively picky eater; I walked away from this experience feeling like I conquered a mountain and was just standing over the peak, in absolute bliss and amazement! Highly recommend:)

I was very intrigued by the use of the Konro grill that burns binchotan coal, I actually wanted to…read moreget a Konro grill but never got around to do it. It is my understanding that these are used at yakitori shops around the world. Anyhow, when I saw that Dojo Izakaya used this grill, I had to check them out. The restaurant is pretty modern and the service is top notch. I got a vibe of a x star Michelin restaurant, but fortunately/unfortunately it is not. I ordered the fried chicken, grilled gyozas, and a grilled branzino. The chicken was really good, with excellent flavors. The grilled items had a special grilled flavor, more intense but also more delicate than regular smoked foods. It is a nice alternative to regular charcoal grills that many places use, as well as smokers at smoked meat restaurants. I appreciate the offerings, the variety, good flavors, etc. The menu changes weekly or monthly, so this is an active menu that offers diversity. If the restaurant wants to be a fine dining restaurant, I can see them going in that direction. Otherwise, they could stay as they are and continue using the unique grill flavors.

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