Teppanyaki on Norwegian Escape was one of the best Japanese steakhouses I have experienced, with…read moresome novel tricks displayed by the grill master and including the biggest shrimp I have been served to date on a teppanyaki grill. All aspects of the meal and courses served were very professionally handled, prepared, and presented, from ordering drinks to receiving dessert. The dining room itself is composed of 8 grills that each seat 12, so 96 diners can be served simultaneously, in set seatings. Grill masters wear colorful red hats which at first glance I mistook for Santa caps. Our grill master, like the one at an adjacent grill, was very amiable and animated, and seemed to truly enjoy his job. We began with edamame and hot and thirst-quenching Miso Soup with dashi, tofu, and wakame, quickly followed by a Seaweed Salad with tasty Ginger Dressing. Then a huge portion of Garlic Fried Rice was prepared for 11 diners (only Diane opted for Steamed Rice, which accommodation was graciously granted). To the expressed amusement of all who saw it, my party observed a neighboring grill master attempt to flick an egg into his hat with a metal spatula but loft it too high, so it got stuck instead in the metal hooded vent directly overhead. This was like deja vu for me, because I observed the same result with a different grill master while cruising on the Norwegian Epic 6 years earlier--except with a grilled shrimp instead of an egg. Both grillers reacted to the misadventures good-naturedly, After another unbroken egg was capably propelled by a metal spatula into the top of our grill master's hat, and another uncooked egg was repeatedly hit up into the air like a loose paddle ball until it was speared on the edge of the spatula to crack the egg and drip its contents onto the grill below, a plastic chicken with moving hot feet suddenly appeared on the grill while at least six more eggs were cracked near it. Next, after the fried eggs were fully cooked, they were rolled together to take on the shape of an open-mouthed cobra that was poised to strike with the help of a fork deftly operated by the grill master. Then White Onion, squash, zucchini, and carrots were cooked and chopped on the grill just before proteins including raw Filet Mignon, Jumbo Shrimp, chicken breast, and large scallops were eased onto the hot grill for grilling. The hunks of medium-rare Filet I ordered were buttery and delicious, as were the shrimp, veggies, and Garlic Fried Rice. Separately poured sauces for the meat and seafood enhanced the enjoyment of the meal, as did two extra portions of Garlic Fried Rice that I was given. Diane's request for Teriyaki Sauce was cheerfully granted, and I was also supplied with two cups of hot Green Tea. Dessert was a choice of Green Tea Cake or Fresh Fruit Sashimi. I sampled the former, and found it to be a bit dry; but was greatly pleased with the latter, which included well-trimmed pieces of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, and kiwi served with Coconut & Mango Dipping Sauces. Best of all, the per diner charge for the specialty dining meal just described was only $30.00 plus gratuity, a great deal by any measure!

We love this place but be warned there is always a wait and usually a very long line up even before…read morethe doors are open. The staff is nice, the ambience is nice and the food is good. I love the hibachi. Steak, chicken, seafood. Noodles, veggies and like 8 difference sauces to try! It is a must. There is a TON is sushi, although, I don't eat it my husband does. He reports is was fresh! And the selection is perfect. They have a carving station, and there are always stapes, like gyoza, dumplings, tempura, and rangoon, Chinese donuts, .etc but the other dishes seem to change often ! It's expensive all the time, weekday and more on the weekend but it's AYCE :)

Busy busy. Buffet style…read more Lots of fish, and meat and soup and shellfish items. Servers busy, but you get your own food. Not inexpensive, but lots of seafood. I don't eat sushi, and there are many many varieties.

Everything delicious as always. Food and drinks are fantastic. I love it. My favorite place to go.read more

Great food and great service. The ambience is very cool with a hibachi section and a casual dining…read morearea. Well worth trying.

My husband and I often stop by for lunch while waiting for our elementary schooler to be dismissed…read morefrom school, and after several visits, we still haven't had a bad experience. The buffet is consistently well-stocked, with food being replenished promptly and kept fresh. The sushi bar offers a great variety of options, which is always a plus. One of my favorite parts of the meal is dessert. Pistachio ice cream is my all-time favorite flavor, and I'm always excited to see it as one of the three flavors offered. The lunch buffet is reasonably priced, the food is tasty, and the overall experience keeps us coming back. Definitely a reliable spot for a satisfying lunch!

This is one of the buffet restaurants I passed so many times and finally got to try with my…read morehusband. As you enter, you get greeted and get a table on the left side. You can get some hibachi which is on the back end behind the buffets. It didn't happen to us but there are signs warning you to be sure not to waste too much food or you will get charged for it. I can totally agree with that rule as I feel like wasting food on this earth should be a sin! Food was alright, not too fancy, but plenty of options. Hibachi have been my fave. I've been here twice already and will return when I'm very hungry.

I LOVE this place. The sushi is so fresh and delicious. The service is always excellent…read more Everyone here is so nice and helpful. My family has been coming here for years and the quality is always consistent. They have good drinks too although we usually go for sakes and Sapporos. Every time I am in the area, I try to stop here. They have tvs if you're watching a game. Awesome spot with some of the best sushi in Miami.

Service here is always quick and efficient. You cannot go wrong with the seafood salad. It is a…read moremixture of raw salmon, tuna, conch, and veggies mixed in a kimchee. The thin beet swirls gave that extra flavor. Their Thai coconut soup is loaded with mushrooms, peppers, onions, and chicken. It is such a cozy treat! FYI you may order it to the spice level of your choice. I went with medium. It wasn't too spicy. Next time I will definitely try it hot! Besides this place being awesome for sushi, please know they also offer hibachi. YUM!

Prices have gone up. Portions have gone down. Never a good business model. This used to be my…read morefavorite place. I don't mind paying 50 dollars for a plate of food. But don't reduce the amount of food and charge the same.

Went to Samurai and it was absolutely delicious. The service was precise, effortless, and…read morecompletely on point from beginning to end. Gene, our server, was exceptional. I still don't understand how she did it, but she handled a rather large group and remembered every single order with barely a note. Flawless. And Jaime, our chef, was hands down the best Hibachi chef I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Every single person at the table agreed, best they've ever had. I wasn't even looking forward to hibachi because it's usually overly salty and predictable, but Jaime completely flipped that for me. His seasoning was perfect. Balanced, intentional, full of flavor without overpowering anything. Every bite was right. This wasn't just dinner. This is how it's supposed to be done.

I've been coming to Shibui for years, and it's consistently been one of my go-to spots for…read moredelicious, fresh sushi. The upstairs floor seating always makes it a unique experience, especially when bringing new friends--it really sets this place apart. I recently had the sushi boat (around $45), and it was absolutely worth it--fresh, generous, and incredibly good. While I wish they offered a wider selection of liquor beyond sake and wine, the beer options are solid and the service is always excellent. Prices are very fair for the quality you get. This place is truly a hidden gem, and if you haven't been yet, I definitely recommend checking it out.

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 best service ever was provided by our server Katia! She was super attentive and hands down the…read morebest ever! The food compared to other Hibachi restaurant ms is way better and the quality you can tell is by far better. Will definitely be returning due to the ambiance and great service I was provided.

The service was incredible everybody with a smile and very courteous. We had Jordan as the chef and…read morehe was very engaging and courteous. We had the filet mignon and the portions are big and the steak was tender and very tasty. All around great!