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.

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!

amazing food, affordable, and kind staff! Treated me very well and were very attentive!read more

came here for a quick lunch and oh my goodness! so good. let's talk about portion size? listen!…read moreyou'll have leftovers for lunch and dinner the next day! this was my favorite part of the lunch. the sake cocktails were nice my first time have some and i actually enjoyed it. this is such a great place for lunch, a quick bite with friends or as family. i had such a great experience. our servers were so good! very attentive and came around to check on us very often. i'll be back very soon!

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.

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....

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.

I have yet to have a bad experience at Ke-Uh. I absolutely love this place and every time I come…read morethe food is so good and the staff are always so kind! This restaurant is located in a small shopping center in Weston and I've never been when the restaurant is packed so I like to consider it a hidden gem. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the restaurant is always clean from what I've noticed. The food is delicious. It's always freshly prepared and I never get tired of it. Some of my favorite bites are the crispy Brussels sprouts, spicy edamame, the pop roll & the bonsai truffle roll.

AVOID. Made an 8 PM reservation for three. After watching a number of no reservation guests be…read moreseated inside, by the time the hostess got to me there were no tables left inside for guests with reservations. He told me my only option at the time of my reservation was to sit outside in the heat and humidity. He was also rude and dismissive. There are better places to go. Additionally based on owner (Daniel) reply: I assure you the words "5-10 minutes" never were spoken by your host. But I appreciate the attempt to make me look unreasonable. The host's implication was there was a wait and he couldn't be sure how long. And his body language was pretty dismissive. Your portrayal is inaccurate. In addition, your reservation system offers no option of indoor vs outdoor seating. 99% of your patrons were eating inside because it was drizzling, hot, and humid. If you had offered outside only at the time I made the reservation I would not have made the reservation. Maybe look into adding that option instead of surprising guests. Folks, try Kaeru Sushi & Grill in West Pines. They are a fantastic sushi spot and always respect reservations.

Stopped by Sushi Sake for lunch a quick lunch. I ordered the hibachi chicken lunch special for $15,…read morewhich came with miso soup, fried rice, vegetables, and chicken. Everything was tasty and a great value for the price. My server was friendly and attentive. He mentioned that he didn't speak English very well, but honestly, he did a great job communicating and making sure I was taken care of. This location has a great lunch menu. I enjoyed my lunch here and will definitely come back!

I have been to Sushi Sake several times in the past so it was nice to dine here again after a…read morewhile. I ordered the angel roll which is my favorite. It was really good and the service at this location was also great. The waitress came to check on us regularly and make sure everything was going well.

I have not been for a while. They used to be a sit in place, then pick up only during and after the…read morepandemic. Now they offer inside seating again, which is why I came! Service was friendly. I tried their pink lady sushi and sweet and sour chicken. Both were pleasant.

Favorite go to spot when I'm in the mood for good affordable sushi and rice. Ordered from here for…read moredinner on the website and upon arrival food was still coming out of the kitchen and it was still hot when i got home. Restaurant was very clean and organized and with lots of to go orders. Not sure if its open for dine in since a few years after covid it was strictly take out only.

This was my second visit, and i cant believe I hadn't reviewed this place!…read more THE PLACE: Located in a Pembroke Pines shopping mall, parking is free and available. Inside, you will find a sushi bar, tables and booths. The restaurant is small, but so cozy. THE FOOD: For starters, we had the chicken dumplings, small , soft and flavorful 4/5. We then ordered the sunset roll 5/5 which was refreshing and well rolled. Our entrees, came with miso soup 4/5 not salty like most tend to be, and with a good ratio of tofu and seaweed. I had the chicken teriyaki bento box, but switched the tempura veggies for rice. incredible 5/5. With the bento box, youre able to have a little of everything (sushi, gyoza, salad, your protein of choice and the tempura veggies or rice) but still end leaving full, not to mention the presentation is cute and functional. My husband tried the Oyako Don and while it doesnt sound like much on the description (chicken, rice, carmalized onions and omelet on top), this dish is heavy, flavorpacked and so good! THE SERVICE: Service is always great, the waitress will sit you, take your order, and check up on you regularly.

I love a restaurant that feels like a hidden gem. The soundtrack to this place when I went was one…read moreof those greatest hits CDs they used to play on the commercials back when I was a kid. Something slow and mindful about this place that makes it easy to enjoy the kind servers. The sushi and pork belly were delicious and I would say getting to eat this with that music in the back made for a wonderful time.