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    Sokai Sushi Bar - Downtown

    3.0 (27 reviews)
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    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    DORAL roll
    Kat R.

    OMG! IMPECCABLE!!! Doral roll was to die for, & we combined that with the beef noodles which had an amazing asian fusion taste to them.

    Spicy edamame
    Sabrina I.

    Randomly came across this spot while craving sushi and was hoping for a good sushi experience in Florida, but unfortunately, I ended up with food poisoning. I ordered takeout for myself and my cousin. We started with the fried gyoza and sweet & spicy edamame. The edamame was flavorful and definitely on the spicy side, while my cousin thought the veggie noodles were just okay. However, the sushi rolls were a major disappointment. I ordered the Wagu and Sea Roll and the Rockstar Roll, but something tasted and looked off with both. The seafood and meat didn't appear fresh, and the colors seemed questionable. I couldn't even finish them. It's frustrating to spend almost $100 on food, only to leave most of it uneaten and then get sick that night and into the next day. Sadly, based on this experience, I wouldn't return or recommend this place.

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    Cam E.

    I visited the new downtown location and was not impressed. I'm not sure if it's because the servers weren't fully done with training, but the service was very poor. My water was never filled up and I had to ask multiple times for condiments. I will say, the sushi menu is very extensive, and everything is plated nicely. They have some unique options as well such as sushi tacos and tuna pizza. I ordered the sashimi platter which took around 30 minutes to come out. The restaurant was slow so I'm not sure what took so long. The sashimi was fresh, but definitely would not come back for it.

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    Betsy S.

    We came here before the Adrienne Arsht Centre show - we scanned the menu and they also gave us a paper menu. My friend decided to get a mojito and we ordered spicy edamame for us to share. Unfortunately, they brought the regular edamame and when we told the waiter we had ordered the spicy version, he tried to say there was a miscommunication (but that was not true - both of us looked at each other quizzically). They did bring us the spicy version and it was very good. It is in several locations and we went to the downtown location. I ordered a roll with salmon and tuna and my friend ordered ceviche. The place has a mix of Peruvian and Asian. We had to keep asking them to fill up our waters and finally they bought a large bottle of water to else at the table. I had signed up to reserve a table through Open table and they didn't quite understand how to check me in. Eventually, they did figure it out, but it wasn't easy for them - to sure why.

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    Kenia H.

    Visited Sokai Sushi bar on Wednesday for happy hour and I was pleasantly surprised! They have $4 Sake bombs, $5 wine and $8 cocktails mon to Friday 12-6 which is super long for a Miami restaurant. They even have a kids menu. For sushi I am a crab fan so I ordered the Flagler and Tokio roll (10/10). The Thai donuts are my FAVORITE dessert. I'd come back just to eat those! The Marianne is very quiet and intimate, I'd recommend If in the area or just went to pop in for a quick bite. Oh and Lelianny was our server! She was super kind and welcoming

    Sashimi dinner
    Sara G.

    Complimentary roasted corn nuts were delish. Hubby ordered the sashimi dinner, it was probably the prettiest presentation we've ever seen. Very fresh tasting. The star for us was the classic ceviche - SO GOOD. No pic of that because we hoovered it up. Perfectly flavored and very fresh. I ordered a noodle dish which was over seasoned for my taste but the other dishes made up for it. Would go back if we were in town again.

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    I had the best time here, the food was amazing. Let Rocio be your server, she is definitely the best!! Loved this place.

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    Average sushi restaurant, fusion menu not always for the best... not bad but not a high end sushi restaurant.

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