So this has been our regular spot for quite some time now. I almost don't want to leave a review…read morebecause I'd love to gatekeep this place. We were customers of Katana ( sister restaurant) for quite a while but the wait times were not pretty. We decided to drive an extra 30 mins to try out Shima and we've never turned back. So it's the same wait list style as Katana but the line moves faster and there's more tables. What I absolutely love is the staff and servers. They truly make us feel right at home from the moment we walk in. We wait our turn like everyone else but the minute we sit down the servers are super attentive. Darling and the team are just the best! The seared spice salmon is to die for!! 7 orders are placed within 30 seconds of being seated. I've tried almost everything on the menu and so far nothing I didn't like. The fish is super fresh and boats have a nice variety. They are super accommodating as we always go with our 3.5 year old. We've taken a lot of friends here with us and to drive 30 mins out of way when Katana is only 10 mins away speaks for itself.

The best hole in the wall local spot for sushi!…read more Always prepare for a wait and get the thai donuts!

Wow!! This is a hidden gem pretty near where I live. I picked this restaurant and I did a good job…read more Haha We walked in and the smell of delicious food overwhelmed me. Truly. It smelled so, so good. I had called and the guy said they were not busy. We walk in and the lady asked if we had a reservation. Wish he would have mentioned that but anyway, we were sat right away. Our server took quite a while to come over. When she did, she was very nice. We started with Kirin beers that were ice cold. He ordered some fancy eel roll. I had a piece but I am not a fan of eel. It did seem well put together. My JB roll was the best one I ever had. Truly delicious and fresh. We also ordered Mongolian beef. This was really delicious and not overly salted. I was surprised the portion wasn't bigger for a $25 price. Still, very tasty. The side dish of brown rice came about 10 minutes after the dish arrived. This was a bit annoying. We ordered the fried rice with chicken and shrimp later on. When it arrived, I thought it didn't look great. That all changed when I tasted it. The flavors here for the hot food items are very authentic. This dish doesn't seem to photograph well either but let me tell you, it is awesome! There are big tasty shrimps in there, maybe 6 of them. They don't even really show up here. The chicken is also fantastic. This is an excellent restaurant I want to go back to soon.

Imasa sushi you better believe I will be back! Heard great things about this place and stopped in…read moreto see for myself. Great service and really nice decor and setup they have in there. A lot of regulars around me based on conversations with servers which is a great sign. Ordered some pork buns, a few rolls and the Rock shrimp. It was all delicious and sushi is something I will always crave but do yourself a favor and start off with the Rock shrimp. Packet with flavor, creamy crispy slightly spicy shrimp was a star dish for me. We almost ordered another plate of it. All in all this place is worth every cent. I cannot wait to be back!

I usually approach fusion restaurants with a healthy amount of skepticism. Too often, they feel…read morelike culinary speed dating, two cuisines forced together in the hope that chemistry magically appears. More often than not, one side dominates, the other disappears, and everybody loses. At Amazonia, a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant in Miami, that fear evaporates somewhere around the first bite. The opening argument came in the form of Gyoza Huancaína, pan-fried dumplings stuffed with lomo saltado and served with a vivid yellow huancaína sauce. It is the kind of dish that sounds gimmicky when described aloud. Then you eat it. The dumplings delivered deep savory notes from the beef, while the creamy sauce added brightness, spice, and richness. It felt less like a fusion experiment and more like a dish that had always existed. Four dumplings arrived on the plate. Four was not enough. My entrée, the Midori Risotto, continued the conversation between Japan and Peru. A strikingly green risotto made with kale and edamame arrived topped with grilled shrimp, microgreens, and dots of black garlic aioli. The rice was cooked properly, retaining a slight bite, while the edamame added texture and sweetness. The shrimp brought balance to the richness, and the black garlic aioli quietly tied everything together. It was a dish that managed to be both comforting and elegant. To drink, I ordered the Nikkei Lemonade, a blend of yuzu, Peruvian ginger, and huacatay. Bright, citrusy, and refreshing, it reset the palate after each bite and served as a reminder that the fusion extends beyond the food. My wife chose the braised short rib, a dish for diners who may not be ready to take the full leap into the restaurant's more adventurous offerings. Braised for 72 hours and served over mashed potatoes, it collapsed under the gentlest pressure from a fork. The beef was intensely flavorful, and the braising liquid was rich enough to make you consider asking for a spoon. Dessert brought one final East-meets-West moment. The Flan Nikkei paired a silky custard with miso caramel, whipped cream, and fresh strawberry. The miso added just enough savory depth to keep the sweetness from becoming predictable. It was a thoughtful ending to a meal built on thoughtful combinations. Amazonia succeeds because it understands something many fusion restaurants do not. Combining cuisines is not about piling flavors on top of one another. It is about finding where they naturally intersect. Here, Japanese precision and Peruvian boldness meet in the middle, and both emerge better for it. Fusion rarely wins me over, but Amazonia makes a compelling case for keeping an open mind.

My niece and I decided to try this restaurant on a whim. I'm so glad we did because the service and…read morefood was phenomenal!! Our server Claudia was so nice and helpful with explaining the different dishes. You also are treated to a complimentary mocktail and sweet yam bite to start. Claudia even provided us a tablet to see the pictures of the various dishes offered which helped us decide what to try. We started off with a mocktail that had coconut, passion fruit, hibiscus tea and pineapple. That drink was delicious and I didn't miss the alcohol. For starters we had the salmon crispy rice and that was so filling and delicious. Then we had the scallops in the black truffle sauce which was perfect a seared to perfection. We also ordered the kumogani roll which is crab based and that was very tasty with or without soy sauce. We loved everything we tried and will definitely go back to try other items on the menu. I highly recommend trying them out if you're in the area.

Very good food Very friendly staff…read moreGreat drinks and curry Loved the sushi Calm and pleasant atmosphere

Cool vibe in downtown Hollywood with great service and amazing food!…read more What I ordered Salted Edamame - 9/10 Seaweed salad - 9/10 Shumai - 9/10 Crab Wontons - Way too hard! Wont order again - 5/10 Toro Nigiri - Very good - 8.6/10 Chutoro Nigiri - Good - 8/10 Beef Fried Rice - Best fried rice ive had - 9.4/10 Chicken Sauteed Clear Noodles - Amazing flavors - 9.1/10 Overall Food & Vibe

You have to order the GG wagyu sandwich; it was SO good, it completely exceeded my expectations…read more The Wagyu inside is crispy and juicy. The sauce they use gives such a special flavor. It was a party in my mouth. The strawberry sandwich is not too sweet, it's the perfect level of sweetness. The strawberries give it a nice tartness. Would definitely order it again. We liked the Osaka roll; the mango gives it a nice touch. The nigiri is good too. Nothing was fishy or chewy in a bad way. Gyoza were tasty. The curry katsu udon bowl was bland. We would not order it again. The egg sandwich was bland and we would not order it again. I wish they had funaguchi sake here. Cute ambience inside. They also deliver on uber eats but I haven't tried delivery yet.

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.

Happy Fish Sushi @happyfish_sushi Pembroke Pines, FL…read more Love the presentation of food and drinks. Very cute decor and great service. Here's what I had: Lavender Lemon Drop Inferno Roll Everything was very fresh and delicious. Can't wait to visit again! What do you like in your sushi roll? #HappyFishSushi #LavenderLemonDrop #SushiRoll LetsDrinkz #EatzWithSweetz #LetsEatz

Top notch sushi, great pad Thai, friendly positive staff, and fantastic chill ambience…read more Definitely a cute place for a date or sushi with friends!

I purchased my meal through Uber. I ordered the chicken yakisoba noodles and a sushi dragon roll…read more The noodles alone were delicious. However, you can tell the chicken wasn't cooked with the noodles and was just added on top. The chicken was bland, didn't have the noodle's sauce flavor and was very dry like cardboard. The noodle portion size was also very small for $24. The sushi was alright, nothing to rave about. It was of good quality and arrived fresh. I do not think I will reorder from this restaurant.

I came here about 2 years ago and the food wasn't bad, I came again today and wow the food was…read moreTERRIBLE. The sushi and sashimi was low low low quality. The tuna was dark and tasted sour I returned my whole lunch. Honestly save your time and money....

I know I may sound like a broken record but every time I think they have reached the pinnacle of…read moreculinary perfection they surprise me yet again I can't stop coming here because no matter where else I try I find myself wanting I've said it a dozen times if you have not gone by for the experience you are cheating yourself

Can't say enough good things about Kaeru. A hidden gem to say the least. The staff here is so…read morefriendly and welcoming from the moment you walk in. The menu isn't huge which I can appreciate, the specials board changes regularly and the rotation never disappoints. Smokey dream has made it to the list of must haves on a weekly basis. My husband can't get enough and once you try it you'll know why. The tuna crunch is a fave of mine, such a good bite every time.

Great food, service, atmosphere, music... hidden gem in little Haiti... well worth the 5 minute…read moreUber from downtown Miami

The wine was delicious, the staff was amazing the food was uniquely surprising in a great way. The…read moreambiance is cozy bar like setting not intimate tables so prepare to share the experience luckily we were on our own. The reason I give it 4 stars is the location. The designated parking isn't clear and was full. We did get help and guidance to park in the empty lot next door but it was overgrown grass with trash not friendly to my outfit and no setting the tone. The trash and environment outside of the venue is distracting ... Im a native born and raised and knew what to anticipate but still it was disappointing. If you are willing to overlook that aspect, it is a unique experience and I would recommend you try it. I cant say enough good things about chef and his beautiful lady.

I really enjoyed my to-go order from Blue Ginger…read more We ordered 1 JB Roll 1 JB Tempura Roll 2 Tuna Crispy Rice and 1 Bowl of Tofu & Vegetable Pad Thai. Service: The service was impeccable. The woman we spoke to on the phone to put in the order was so kind. She gave us her recommendations and she even added a side of spring rolls to our order for free! When we asked for extra sides of soy sauce, eel sauce, and spicy mayo she gave us four of each! Food: The food was delicious. I love trying every restaurant's version of Tuna crispy rice, and theirs was very unique. They had a whole circular bed of crispy rice, and big scoop of spicy tuna, avocado, and masago on top. It was the perfect amount of spicy and crispy. The sushi rolls were really good too. I accidentally got my JB roll as it comes vs. inside out, which I normally do because the seaweed tastes too fishy, and for once, this one didn't. Ambiance: I didn't go inside because it was a to-go order and I waited in the car, but I'm sure it's really nice inside and I can't wait to go again to sit down.

It feels nice to see Blue Ginger still doing great even after 15 years. The the bar with revolving…read moresushi plates was packed, and for the amount of food given the prices seemed fair. I recommend this place to people who live in Pembroke Pines area looking for affordable sushi. Maybe I will come back again next time. This restaurant is located in a plaza that offers plenty of free parking.