By: Paige Mastrandrea & Annie Kurnick By: Paige Mastrandrea & Annie Kurnick | June 28, 2022 | Food & Drink Feature,
Take a trip to Japan and expereince the best sushi and omakase Miami has to offer.
Hiden
Located in the back of a Wynwood taco joint through a secret door that leads to an intimate speakeasy-style room, Hiden presents an extraordinarily memorable omakase experience that utilizes fresh, seasonal ingredients with classic Japanese techniques. 313 NW 25th St., Miami, hidenmiami.com
Hiyakawa
Combining breathtaking art, exquisite interior design and food that is almost too pretty to eat, Hiyakawa presents true craftsmanship and contemporary Japanese cuisine, offering both a la carte experiences as well as omakase seatings at the chef’s counter. 2700 N. Miami Ave., Miami, hiyakawamiami.com
The Den at Azabu
Helmed by chef Atsushi Okawara, this intimate omakase den is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also serves up some of the most delicious omakase in Miami that excels in refinement and precision with endless new flavors, textures and experiences. 161 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, theden.miami.azabuglobal.com
Chef Atsushi Okawara at The Den. PHOTO: BY RUBEN CABRERA
Nossa Omakase
A luxury seeker and food connoisseur’s paradise, Nossa Omakase offers the traditional omakase experience with a decadent twist, complete with over-the-top ingredients, photoworthy presentation moments and coveted spirits, such as auction-purchased Japanese whisky. 1600 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, nossaomakase.com
Nossa Omakase offers a decadent tasting menu complete with photoworthy presentation PHOTO: COURTESY OF NOSSA OMAKASE
Makoto
A Miami dining staple, this posh Bal Harbour eatery serves up all of the Japanese dishes you love and crave, executed to perfection—from spicy tuna crispy rice to steaming wagyu rice hot pots, omakase platters and delicate tiraditos followed by sweet and satisfying desserts. 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour, makoto-restaurant.com
The new Makoto dining room PHOTO: COURTESY OF STARR RESTAURANTS
GOOD VIBES
Mr. OmaKase
With hip-hop beats and an ultracool, intimate vibe, Mr. OmaKase is the ultimate destination for good times and great food, with standout pieces including chef Ryo’s signature horse mackerel nigiri, offering 10-, 14- and 18-piece course options. 163 SE First St., Miami, mromakase.com
Fresh nigiri from Mr. OmaKase PHOTO: BY DEYSON RODRIGUEZ
Osaka
Delivering mouthwatering Nikkeistyle cuisine, Osaka brings the vibrant flavors of Peru to Miami with Japanese-inspired dishes like mariscos al fuego or truffle scallop nigiri, many of which are presented tableside to make the experience all the more special. 1300 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, osakanikkei.com
AUTHENTIC CASUAL
Sushi Yasu Tanaka
Helmed by chef Yasu Tanaka, this Miami Design District MIA Market-located spot is a must-visit in Miami for authentic, high-end sushi at an incredible price point. Serving melt-in-your-mouth omakase platters and handrolls under $100, you’ll be transported straight to Japan upon first bite. 140 NE 39th St., Ste. 241, Miami, miamarket.com
HIDDEN GEMS
Blind Tiger
Exclusivity and luxury are the name of the game at this Aventura hidden gem, located discreetly behind Reunion Ktchn Bar. Serving up omakase ranging from 10 to 13 courses dependent on seating time, the 26-seat hidden speakeasy is helmed by husband-and-wife duo Cesar Olivo and Adriana Perez along with partner Samuel Benatar. Indicative of its name, guests will be led blind by chef Olivo through a mouthwateringly memorable tasting menu. 18167 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura, blindtigerexperience.com
Omakase piece from Blind Tiger PHOTO: COURTESY OF BLIND TIGER
Oishi Thai
Created by Miami’s beloved chef Bee, this authentic Japanese-Thai eatery delivers unique and memorable dishes in a relaxed setting in North Miami. Fr om the famed “steak & eggs” nigiri to oysters brimming with fresh Japanese uni, the decadent yet cozy experience will keep you coming back for more. 14841 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, oishithai.com
Decadent omakase offerings, such as Steak & Eggs and Toro x Japanese uni x black truffle from Oishi Thai. PHOTO: BY @MIAMI_PARINI
Matsuri
This South Miami gem may be located in a strip mall on Red Road, but its cuisine is anything but ordinary and its prices can’t be matched. Serving fresh omakase platters that are as delicious as some of Miami’s most high-end destinations, this long-standing Japanese eatery easily serves up some of the best of the cuisine in the city. 5759 Bird Road, Miami, matsurimiami.com
Photography by: Photo By: @Miami_Parini