This place has become a staple when we come to FL. Inside bar seating for this visit since we…read moredidn't make reservations and the outside bar was packed but service was just as good. We only stopped for drinks this time so no food for us but it was just as nice to sit at the bar and visit. Recommend requesting a lemon lavender mojito, the bartender did a great job mixing it. Noise level is ideal for conversations which is hard to say about some dining places.

Makoto is one of those places that gets a lot right--and then just misses that last half-star that…read morewould make it perfect. The setting in Bal Harbour is beautiful, very polished but still relaxed. It's definitely the kind of place you go for a nice dinner where you want things to feel a little elevated without being stuffy. Service was solid overall--attentive and professional, though at times it felt a bit rushed, like they were trying to keep the pace moving more than letting you fully enjoy the experience. Food-wise, there's a lot to love. The sushi was fresh and well-executed, and some dishes really stood out with great flavor and presentation. That said, a couple of items felt a bit underwhelming compared to the price point--good, but not quite memorable. Portions also lean on the smaller side, so it can add up quickly. All in all, it's a great spot with a cool vibe and very good food. Not flawless, but definitely worth going--especially if you're in the area and want a stylish dinner with consistently good quality.

Kinoko Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine is hands down the BEST Japanese restaurant I've been to!…read moreTucked away in beautiful Bay Harbor Islands, this place has become my absolute go-to lunch spot--and honestly, one of the best in the area. The food is always freshly made to order, and you can really taste the quality. My favorite is the tofu with garlic sauce--absolutely delicious! I also love that lunch comes with your choice of soup or salad, which is such a nice bonus. What really sets Kinoko apart is the welcoming atmosphere. I come in once a week, and they already know my order. It gives me that Cheers vibe--"where everybody knows your name." The staff is friendly, the service is fast, and the food is consistently fresh and flavorful. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check this place out. You won't be disappointed!

Kinoko Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine is Simply Truly Awesome place to go and enjoy Quality Sushi and…read morethe Best Menu ever. The Service is Excellent, and the servers are plentiful and cater to Customer Requests. The Ambiance is quiet either inside or outside. Oscar and Family, Staff will go the extra mile to achieve Dinning Experience to being great and wanting guests to return soon. This are just some of the reasons why i return weekly here. LOVE LOVE KINOKO!

I had such a great experience at Arigatai Sushi. From the moment we walked in, the staff and owner…read morewere incredibly kind and welcoming -- you can really tell they care about the experience they're creating. We started with the hamachi, which was beautifully balanced with truffle-ponzu, jalapeño, wakame, cucumber, carrots, masago, and just the right touch of heat. The spicy edamame with chili garlic sauce was addictive and came out hot and perfectly seasoned. For rolls, we ordered the Crunchy Joy (shrimp tempura, chopped crabstick, tempura flakes, topped with avocado, yellow chili sauce, and eel sauce), which had such a satisfying texture and flavor combo, and the spicy hamachi roll, which was fresh, flavorful, and well-executed without being overpowering. One of the surprises of the night was the salmon burger with fries -- genuinely so good. The salmon patty was juicy, the avocado portion was generous, and the dressing tied everything together really nicely. We also tried their ramen, which is new to the menu, and it did not disappoint. The broth was deeply flavorful and comforting, with a soft-boiled egg, edamame, and mushrooms. You can tell a lot of thought went into it. We finished with the biscoff cake, which was the perfect ending to the meal. The restaurant itself is modern, clean, and inviting, with a lovely outdoor patio option as well. Overall, this place feels like a true neighborhood gem -- great food, warm hospitality, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back. I'll definitely be returning.

I've been here a few times at Arigatai Sushi since my last post, and I actually came in again…read moreyesterday. This has been one of my top go-to spots to bring my family, so it was disappointing to have a different experience this time. We ordered a variety of dishes, including some of our usual favorites. I got the spicy edamame, which unfortunately seemed a bit overcooked--the beans were much softer than I prefer. My daughter ordered a chicken dish that ended up being mostly breading with very little chicken inside. I also ordered my usual salmon teriyaki, but this time the sauce tasted overcooked, almost burnt, which made it difficult to enjoy. I even had my daughter and her boyfriend try it to make sure it wasn't just me, and they both agreed. That said, not everything missed. The service was amazing. My daughter liked the miso soup. The Crunchy Joy roll (I believe that's the name) was very good, and the deep-fried pork gyoza was amazing as always. Overall, I was very disappointed since this place has consistently been one of my favorites. I'm hoping this was just an off day and that my next visit is back to the quality I'm used to. This is the reason for my three stars.

This Sushi place is truly a little gem! The food is…read moredelicious! Sushi is very fresh and service is amazing! Shout out to our server Russell! Thank you for everything! They have an excellent Lunch menu! Will definitely come back again!

Been coming here for 20 plus years. The food is always…read moreconsistent and amazing. The best ginger sauce on your salad that you can ever get. I had the chicken katsu with soup and salad, a side of beef negimaki and it was all amazing.

Great little spot with very good sushi and amazing service. We had california roll, shrimp tempura…read moreroll, Poseidon roll. seafood sunomono.everything was delicious.

This is the best place for sushi if you're craving it ! The ambiance is always so nice and relaxed…read more The service is exceptional. Everyone was always asking how my food was and if I needed anything else. I have only been here 2 times and both times were great

From the moment we entered, we were immediately greeted and welcomed with genuine and eager…read morekindness. Our server, David, was knowledgeable and attentive and very happy to spend time helping us navigate our sushi decisions for the evening, checking on us frequently and never leaving us to question the status of our order. If there are any chef's specials offered, try them! If they're anything like what we got, you will not be disappointed. We each got one order of the chef's special for the evening: 6 individual pieces of tuna nigiri, each featuring a different cuts and preparation of tuna. The array of textures and flavors was incredible, and the fish was very fresh. Some were plain or lightly seared, some were topped with delightful sauces, and each one was its own world of flavor. My next favorite was the truffle salmon belly nigiri. It's flavorful and melts in your mouth. Each order comes with two pieces. Could have easily eaten more! We were happy with the spicy hamachi roll we ordered as well. You can taste the difference when sushi is freshly prepared with fresh ingredients. It's nice that you can see the sushi chefs at work just a few feet from your table, too. Every time they torched a piece of fish, the small restaurant fills with the most mouth-watering smell. Prices are not cheap - but very reasonable for the high quality. Gratuity is included - but earned and deserved. It's a small but bright, clean, and cutely decorated restaurant that lifts your spirits. We enjoyed the experience and look forward to visiting again!

As locals, we were looking forward to trying Kuromon! We hadn't eaten restaurant food in a long…read moretime, I was tired of cooking and I worked all weekend, so we stopped at Kuromon last night while out for a walk. We were planning on ordering and taking the food to go. The restaurant had only one or two tables filled, so this was not a problem. The server was super friendly and the food was ready quickly. We had the following: Spicy Blue Crab Hand Roll Hamachi Hand Roll Spicy Tuna Roll Spicy Hamachi Roll Salmon Tiradito Pork and Shrimp Gyoza Verdict of the food: MEH. -Gyoza - I didn't try the gyoza because it had pork; Larry said it was a very small portion -Tuna and Hamachi rolls - tasted the same and were nearly all rice -Hamachi Hand Roll - I do not like hand rolls as they are difficult to eat neatly / share, but aside from logistics, this one was good! -Blue Crab Hand Roll - YUCK!!! The crab tasted like mud. I dislike crab though, so YMMV -Salmon Tiradito - very fresh and it came with an interesting passion fruit dipping sauce, but the order contained 5 tiny slices of fish The total came to $72 and we were still hungry after eating so I HAD TO COOK ANYWAY!!! I was actually pretty steamed all night; the point of spending money on restaurant food is to save me the work of cooking. So we spent money AND I cooked. Lose-lose. The interior of the restaurant is clean and fresh; the quality of the ingredients is good and the staff is super friendly, but the pricing is just way too high for what you get. The rolls were seriously not any better than Publix $5 sushi when the volume of rice is taken into account. We don't eat out much anymore so to try a new place and have it be disappointing is really a bummer.

Visiting Miami, and while our hotel is good, the restaurant there... not so much. We looked up and…read moredown the island - North Beach to South Beach, and sushi sounded good - this place had good reviews. We had the crab wontons, which were yummy and you could taste the crab. Daughter had the California Roll and she gave it a "4". We had Scarlett roll, the Big Bang roll, the Godfather roll, and the Gangnam Style roll. These were all very good, though we agreed (and with the server) that the Godfather roll (tempura lobster) was the best. Nice ambience, though pretty small. I'd recommend!

we smashed down all the sushi we got. it was a nice birthday dinner here. Really tasty rolls and I…read moreloved the truffle fries & green tea.

I'm genuinely conflicted about even writing this because Blind Tiger is one of those spots you want…read moreto keep to yourself. Miami sushi will never be New York, San Francisco, or Japan, let's be real, but this is easily top three sushi in all of Miami for me. The key is non-negotiable, sit at the bar and do the omakase experience. They offer omakase at $50, $70 and $90-ish dollars, which is kind of wild when you consider the quality, the pacing, and how much food you're actually getting. Every piece is thoughtful, beautifully composed, and genuinely exciting to eat. Yes, a few bites lean a little saucy, that's my only critique, but the quality of the fish itself is insane, clean, fresh, and handled with real respect. I believe some of the owners are Peruvian, and you can feel that influence in the flavors and the way the dishes are presented. It adds personality without overpowering the fish, which is exactly how it should be. The experience overall is a straight 10 out of 10. If you keep kosher or avoid shellfish, this place deserves extra love because they offer kosher-style selections that don't feel like an afterthought, which is huge and honestly rare. That alone makes it a standout. One tip I'll give you, and this is important, sit at the bar and do the omakase. I can't really vouch for the rest of the menu, though I'm assuming it's solid, but the bar experience is where the magic happens. Right now, nothing compares to omakase here at this price point. Blind Tiger is special, and I'm saying that knowing full well I might regret exposing it.

Not my first omakase but my first in south Florida. Overall it was a good experience. Went for the…read morevalentine experience. Started with what I would consider sushi appetizers before the nigiri. I felt they were relying more on sauces in those dishes- but still solid. My favorite was the "tower" that had a cucumber base, nice chunks of avocado, topped with raw fish. There was a nice Unami flavor with truffle. Truly amazing. The nigiri was fresh- with some fish being preferred over others. Also, they had soy sauce on side so you could add the amount you want. Overall all the nigiri was good except for the shrimp Was my least favorite out of them all. However, I enjoyed each nigiri and trying fish I don't usually get. The last Sushi item was a hand roll. They then served miso soup which I thought was out of place in terms of order. Maybe should have been served first. The dessert in my opinion wasn't good and seemed store bought. In their defense, I am not much of a sweet person. I would have much rather had another sushi dish. However, one thing to note is that with the dessert - they did not give all parties the same type of treats. Therefore, we were a little disappointed when we didn't get the fruit tart and the chocolate macaroon. For drink I got a Japanese vodka drink (can't remember the name) that had a hint of wasabi. Wasn't spicy but you could taste it. The passion fruit mojito was so much better though and actually was part of the main restaurant. Servers were nice! Ambiance was really peaceful and cozy vibe. Sat at the counter thinking we would be able to watch the sushi chefs but instead just saw their heads. Would have been nice otherwise.

This place was lowk fire. The omakase was all premium and tasted really good. Best I've had before…read moreall time. Super nice restaurant nice and calm and clean look. Service was quick and great.

I was pleasantly surprised by Omakai. I expected a decent spot for Sushi but decent would be a big…read moreunderstatement. The location itself has a soothing ambiance and everything was very clean. The service was also very good. Very kind and attentive. Now the food. I got the oma deluxe and got to try a lot of different things that I wish I remembered the names of. What I do remember is how fresh everything tasted. Not only that but the flavors of their dishes were exceptional. I was so indulged in some pieces that I'd completely forget to take a picture of the next. A must and I mean must try is the king salmon with lemon and salt. I don't know how they do it but it tasted so buttery and delicious, I had to get more after the experience. What was supposed to be a regular dinner quickly turned into discovering one of my new favorite sushi spots. I've been to some fancy spots but their flavors did not stand out like Omakai. I will most definitely be back to try their other dishes and for that king salmon.

I was debating between a 3 and a 4 stars. Giving it a 4 because the food is truly fabulous the 3…read morewould have been because some of food took awhile to arrive. Since they are smaller dishes and you keep ordering, you want to do so while you are hungry. I ordered my last roll because I was still hungry and it didn't show up to the table until 30 minutes later, which is not acceptable. By then my food had settled and I no longer wanted the roll, but they forced us to keep it. Well when a roll costs $30 that is on the verge of not acceptable. We didn't bother with dessert at that point. We got a nice table and ambiance was great. Food pictures attached. Our server was not here nor there.

Food was really good. Service was friendy, fast and knowledgeable…read more The ambiance is nice