If you are looking for a neighborhood sushi bar with genuine charm, this is the place!…read more From the moment you walk in, the service is incredibly fast, polite, and welcoming. You can tell the owner truly cares about the restaurant and the guests, which gives the whole spot such a warm and inviting vibe. The fish is fresh, and everything we ordered was delicious. On top of the amazing quality, the prices are very reasonable for Coral Gables. It's easily our new go-to spot. Highly recommend!

Really enjoy this place and obviously many people do because its always pretty busy. Good thing…read morefor a seafood place so things are always fresh. Almost don't want to write cause don't want more people crowding!!! We refer to Izakaya as that "blackboard" place cause of all their posted specials on blackboards. Forget all these omakase places that have mushroomed everwhere! Some of us have been having omakase long before most ever heard of the word. Just really good food here, great service, and great staff that's pretty stable which says something. Oh and their homemade Lychee ice cream....

Seating was fast the waiter was nice. The seating area felt refreshing. The ramen itself was so…read morerich. The broth was very tasteful while, the egg and pork slice were even better. Everything in the bowl came together like a masterpiece that was made out of love! Couldn't ask for a better bowl!

Really solid fast-casual spot. The food is consistently fresh and flavorful, and the prices are…read morevery reasonable for the portion sizes you get. It's a great place to grab a quick meal without feeling like you're sacrificing quality. Service is quick and efficient, and the staff is friendly and helpful. The whole place has a relaxed, no-frills atmosphere that makes it easy to stop in for lunch or a casual dinner. If you're looking for good food that's affordable and served quickly, this is the place. P

Osaka Brickell: Extraordinary…read more My wife and I visited Osaka in Brickell, Miami, this evening--and I was so impressed that I rushed home to write this review. The Verdict In one word: extraordinary. We loved it. Restaurants often use the word "fusion" loosely, but at Osaka, it truly applies. The menu delivers Peruvian and Japanese fusion at its best: a thoughtful blend of South American and Japanese flavors, with each bite offering a beautifully engineered explosion of taste. Food The food is creative, beautifully presented, and genuinely unique--but Osaka offers much more than great dishes. Our server, Yesenia, guided us with recommendations that balanced our preferences with the restaurant's signature flavors, including a remarkably fresh sashimi amuse-bouche, Kiiro ceviche, a Hongos Teppan trumpet mushroom dish that was not listed on the menu, and a Nikkei Makimono that brought Peruvian flavors into a traditional sushi roll. The restaurant manager, Miki, also checked in during our meal. The service was casual, attentive, and perfect. Ambiance is paid to every detail. We ate at the sushi bar, but the main dining area was spectacular, and the bar area was sublime. Lastly, the music was a combination (fusion) of new age, Peruvian jungle music and Japanese sounds all blended into a crescendo on the experience. Try it....you'll love it. Ten out of ten !

Have already reviewed osaka. It is always 1000/10 food. Had to share these photos from my most…read morerecent time.

So so good! I've been craving the Thai tea cream brulee for a long time now!…read more As a celiac they took proper precaution to make sure there was no cross contamination and that the proper gluten free soy sauce was given. All the food was rich and fresh, such classical cuts of fish and the quality is the main objective. Truly loved everything we got. The ambiance was more like a Saturday night with louder music but enough to still hear the person across from you. Very alive and upbeat indoors and outdoors, outside might be a tab bit chiller and calmer. Service was amazing, our server made sure to describe everything well and pair wine with it. Would mark celiac safe and recommend to anyone. We also got the crispy rice salmon and tuna and we think the salmon was better just nose clearing with the wasabi!

Of course, with it being Miami, I expected inflated menu prices. Most items on the menu were…read moreactually reasonably priced, even for Miami. However, if your most expensive sushi roll is $29, and it's the only roll that comes with 5 pieces instead of 10 pieces, there should most definitely be a mention of that on the menu. While our other friends who ordered literally any other roll got a full size portion, it came as a shock to the table when those who ordered the truffle Maki roll received 5, small pieces. The spicy edamame was pretty good. The sauce wasn't just spicy, but tasty. The miso soup was good as well. For drinks, the espresso martini wasn't out of this world, it just tasted like every other espresso martini you'd get at any bar. Our waiter was pretty good considering we had a large party of 24 people. At first he seemed overwhelmed, but thankfully they were able to recognize that and gave him two extra hands to help with orders, drinks, and water refills. The restaurant aesthetic was cute and had a few nice backdrops for photos. However, good luck using the bathroom. The one women's toilet did not flush and was backed up completely with toilet paper. This forced us to use the one men's bathroom, which was also backed up, but not as bad as the women's. To wash your hands there was a small trickle of water. Seems like they have plumbing or pipe issues. Overall was decent, but I won't be back.

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm and welcoming, with a comfortable setting that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The food was outstanding. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell that the kitchen pays attention to quality ingredients and careful preparation. The menu had a great variety of options, making it easy for everyone in our group to find something they loved. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, this restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience. Great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere make it a place I would happily visit again and recommend to others.

Usually a big fan of Matsuri. Our go to order is the Masa platter for two. We decided to switch…read moresome things up tonight, and my son specifically wanted eel. We ordered ahead of time, waited for quite some time. My husband drove all the way there, only to arrive home and realize that half our order was missing. Called them to complain, and they are taking off the missing items from our bill. The food we did receive was mediocre at best, honestly Publix does better than what we received tonight. The spicy tuna roll, one of our always staples, was just rice and tuna, no spicy mayo. Total disappointment. Waste of time, energy and money. They don't do delivery and we're certainly not driving back there, but I feel like in instances like this they should make it up to you. It's not about the money. It's about not having the food that you ordered and were excited to receive.

Service- AMAZING. Kimi was very welcoming and accommodating. She is knowledgeable the menu and was…read moreable to answer all my questions. Food - the four stars comes in here just because two pieces of our sashimi did have remnants of the skin which in general should be removed prior to serving. I do not want to take away from the quality of the fish because it is AMAZING otherwise. The boat comes with 3 sushi rolls, 10 nigiri rolls, and 16 piece of sashimi. They use salmon, tuna, escolar, and whitefish. This comes with a soup and salad. You will definitely be full after this meal. Ambience- super cute Japanese themed with small intimate tables. Loved it

The sushi at Shibui is one of the best in Miami. We go often but lately have done taken out…read more Sometime is it a little louder than I prefer. All and all the rolls are amazing and the fried cheese is delicious. The service is good but it is something they can work on. Once you are inside you will enjoy dinner at sushi. Whether you are on the first or second floor the ambience is fun and energetic.

If you are looking for a fabulous Omakase experience, then this is the place for you! Located in…read moreWynwood, its entrance is on NW 2nd. It is small, beautiful with open space, and intimate that you will enjoy very much. The music is piped in and is relaxing. They provide excellent service and show pride of ownership. We didn't have reservations but we were welcomed and even received the best seats in the house. Our server was Francisco, who has worked there a long time, was excellent! We chose the Oma Deluxe because we wanted the entire experience. Francisco explained each sushi and what part of the fish we were eating. Each dish was brought out separately. There were about 9 pieces of different cuts of fish. They were delicious! My daughter had Sake and I had Non-alcoholic beer. Both went fine with our meal. Afterwards, we were served dessert. What a great experience! Give it a try when you can. Later, we went upstairs to ASTRA restaurant and bar to further enjoy our evening with beautiful views of Miami. Street parking is available in Wynwood.

Omakai was a great sushi stop in the heart of Wynwood. Clean restaurant, plenty of seating, and…read moreeven the bathroom passed the clean test. Parking is mostly limited street parking though, so plan ahead. This spot is more about curated tastings, sashimi, nigiri, and handrolls rather than specialty rolls, so don't expect a huge roll menu. We ordered the sashimi assortment, white fish tasting, seared salmon, bluefin tuna tasting, unagi foie gras, and a few handrolls including blue crab and negi toro. Everything tasted super fresh and flavorful, especially the bluefin and unagi foie gras. Portions are on the lighter side though, so we left satisfied but not totally full. Cedrick was awesome and really made the experience better. He knew the menu inside and out and explained everything perfectly. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Wynwood and want quality sushi without the overly trendy vibe.

One of the best kept secrets in Brickell is Baby Jane Bar. It's a vibe from the minute you step…read moreinside. Friendly staff to greet you at the bar; Dj was spinning the hits and decor is a nice. Salute to the owner! We love it here!

We went to Baby Jane for a quick dinner since we live in the building right above it. The food is…read moresuper good, drinks are awesome, and the vibe inside is very laid back. The service was ok, a little slow. We ordered the karage chicken and it was reaaalllyy good. We also ordered the ramen which felt not super traditional in its flavor, but we enjoyed a lot. The only thing I don't like about Baby Jane is that they have a DJ who BLASTS (and I do mean BLASTS) music once they start their set. I feel like it doesn't match the vibe of the really cool, laid back atmosphere. It's a small bar / restaurant, and you can't hear the person next to you once the DJ starts.

Makoto absolutely understood the assignment. I ordered the branzino and THANK GOD it wasn't wet…read more Yes, fish comes from water, but it should not arrive swimming. Perfectly grilled, flaky, and that chimichurri with a thick squeeze of fresh lemon? INSANE. The grilled avocado with soy sauce in the middle was another 10/10. Three avocado halves is technically enough to share, but I ate everything myself because protein and healthy fats matter. Super chic, perfect for lunch, and the service was BEAUTIFUL. Attentive without hovering and somehow they knew what you needed before you asked. And you can shop after? Dangerous. I'll be back every other day. Just kidding. Kind of.

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.