50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Bay Harbor Islands

“We stopped for lunch today. Everything was so fantastic. The sushi was presented well and the service was wonderful.They have an extensive menu, but seem to be masters of all. The tempura was especially excellent!Looking forward to coming back and working our way through the menu.“

“My Review to INTIMO: It's simply put one of the best restaurants in Miami. Any angle you look at it: food quality, taste and presentation; service impeccable; cocktails far from average & usual - interesting, full flavor, gorgeously presented. The dishes and cups. The edible bright flowers that bring life and color to the plate. The waiters! Knowledgeable, delicate, with a sense of humor. Violinist - modernistic rap music that sounds like Bach. Ambiance. The light low key table lamps that look like candles. Beautiful photography and chachkas on the walls. One of the main courses we ordered - polenta with crab meat. I could just do this polenta alone like a dessert cream brûlée. It's a place to return to. Thanks to the chef Juan Chipoco, thanks to every person working at INTIMO who helped to create THE experience. Isabel Levin“

“We had a very enjoyable time at Omakai in Miami this weekend. The restaurant is beautiful and the food and service is excellent. I recommend it highly.“

“I was in town for a quick visit and I am so glad this was my dinner stop. The ambiance is great! It’s very quiet and well decorated. The seating is supportive of any kind of nice dinner you’d like to have with others—from business meetings to dates. Our waiter was really helpful in walking us through the menu and made great recommendations both in dishes not to miss and what was a reasonable amount of food. The cocktails were solid and varied enough that there was something for everyone. The mushroom in brown butter sauce and the lobster Alfredo are both stand out dishes not to be missed. This one is definitely worth your time.“

“Angela went out of her way to makes us feel special. She went above and beyond with her special service. The food was spectacular . I highly recommend this restaurant for family celebrations. Our Graduation party was outstanding thanks to Angela. Thank you“

“The service is excellent, you know it from the beginning to the end.Food also very good, the beef carpaccio very tender, the wagio sliders very tasty and the pasta with seafood was good but I sense that the seafood is not freah but from a frozen kind, I didn't ask..The place can be noisy if there is a group of young guys ?‍? talking very loudly“

“Great omakase by a skilled Japanese Itamae. Everything was fresh and delicious. Choices were well thought out to provide a range of tastes snd textures. Service was diligent and attentive. A rare experience in this part of the world.“

“Moshi Moshi is our go to spot for late night cravings in Miami. Their availability on Uber Eats makes it convenient to enjoy their delicious offerings. They have a diverse menu featuring sushi, Japanese classics, and innovative fusion dishes. They never fail to impress me. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or craving something unique they delivered flavorful dishes straight to my doorstep and ensured a satisfying experience every time. Can't wait to actually sit down and experience Moshi Moshi at their location in Brickell.“

“Every meal at Uchi has been special. I am pregnant and did their vegan tasting menu over the weekend. It was AMAZING!!! Incredibly inventive, tasty, and satisfying. I didn't miss the sushi at all. (Well, maybe a little but only because their sushi is incredible too.) The service and servers are the reason every occasion is better than any other restaurant in Miami. Suzuki served us this time and every dish he chose was exactly what we wanted, the pacing was perfect and we never needed for anything. 5 stars. No notes.“

“Excellent service.Our server was great.“

“This is by far my favorite restaurant in Miami. The staff is incredibly attentive (I dropped my chopsticks and they came with an extra set before I could even pick them up, they held doors open and were so kind). Besides that the food was so yummy, and they made sure to adhere to the restrictions of my gluten free siblings. The ambience is stunning with outside seating and not too much noise. The manager came by to our table and made sure we were enjoying the dinner. Overall incredible experience.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“What a great experience! Right in South Miami! Our waitress, Karen, was amazing! Very attentive and extremely helpful with the menu and drinks. She recommended the Omakase Signature to share. It comes with a variety of sushi. Compliments to the chef, it was exactly what we wanted and needed. 100% recommend coming down and seeing Karen and enjoying the delicious food and atmosphere!“

“Execellente servicios de todo el personal. En especial de Sandra, atenta desde el primer momento. La comida exquisita ??. 100% recomendado“

“Made a great meal with vegan options. Delicious food, nice people!“

“A small restaurant, with a very good and chill environment inside. Both the host at the entrance and the waitress "Andreina" were so friendly. The food was very yummy and, if you’re thinking about for getting a meal outside, Moshi Moshi has the best prices for you. One of my favorites places in South Beach for getting Japanese food.“

“Yesterday, the Novikov restaurant was the savior again, right at the entrance we were met by very friendly Hostess, they immediately took us to our table, the service was excellent, the food is always the most delicious restaurant I have tried in Miami, the DJ girl played great music, the atmosphere was great, we will definitely go back there and recommend it to everyone!!!!“

“Our experience on April 16th was superb,starting from the food and ending with the exceptional service.Our wine and water was refilled promptly and consistently ,my chair was gently pulled back when going and coming from the bathroom,to find also a new napkin waiting for me.The ladies on the floor were engaging,polite and passionate.GREAT JOB!.I fully enjoyed my time at Shingo.A big thank you to the chef and team for their dedication.“

“Faux-makase! (Fake omakase) is exactly what it is. Self proclaimed “non traditional omakase.” Also know as slow-makase. Nossa deserves a noose-a. I was recommended this restaurant by my hotel concierge. Had a horrible experience here. Should have known since they require pre-payment online via tock which actually codes as professional services and not a restaurant so they avoid the credit card fees. By the way, they will ask you to pay a ridiculous and mandatory 20% service charge plus tax after your “meal.” After payment, you will receive an email which says “The day of your reservation you will receive an email with instructions to access to the speakeasy bar.” However, I never received any email. I put nossa into google and it took me to the filthy, run down Hyatt centric hotel. I went inside and asked where the restaurant was and they took me through a stinky alley next to the hotel trash room said to knock the door. This made me extremely uncomfortable and almost decided to just leave. Little did I know the horror I was about to experience. I knocked the door and a lady asked for the password so I gave my last name on the reservation. She didn’t open and kept asking for a password. I demanded she open the door and gave my last name on the reservation. She said I should have received instructions on a paper from another restaurant on the other side of the street which I was not informed of. She said I was late and that they already started so she showed me to my seat. The room felt like a sewer with too many people crammed around a dirty scratched up bar. I was in group 11 which means there were at least 20 guests there. The music was horrendous and unbearable. The ambiance was very creepy. The staff smelled really bad. I was offered a welcome drink which I opted for a sparking water which was not sparking at all as it was flat without bubbles so they brought me a bottle instead. They didn’t ask about any allergies and handed me the first course which I had to spit out because it contained alcohol which I don’t drink. The chef kept inaudibly shouting out the descriptions of the dishes for each course towards different corners of the room in an attempt for everyone to hear but you only hear and understand the words which were said in your direction. All the ingredients were old and not fresh. The food did not taste good. The portions were tiny so don’t think you’ll be full when you leave here by any means. The place is extremely unsanitary. The chef even wipes your plates using the same towel as the previous groups one after another. I was absolutely disgusted. Finally the last course came and again I was served alcohol without being told what it was. Luckily the chef caught it before I could drink it and replaced it with iced tea. I asked if we’re were finished and she said yes. The experience was a complete waste of time so we were happy to walk out and leave. The lady chased us on our way out and said there was an additional payment to be made for gratuity and tax. I asked if this was mandatory and she answered yes. Mind you this was never communicated before. She also said she didn’t have a wireless credit card machine so I gave her my physical card to go swipe and come back. The chef came out, handed me my receipt and credit card then asked: “Is there a reason why you’re unhappy.” I answered: Yes, I didn’t enjoy the experience. He shrugged his shoulders and replied: “I’m sorry but unfortunately not everybody does, I guess” I was shocked and just stormed out. Exit left next to the trash room, literally.“

“I have never before had a culinary experience like my time at Hiyakawa. From the moment you walk in you’ll be greeted by Amber and taken to your table, where you’re family. If you’re having trouble deciding on what to order, ask Miguel to give you the Miguelito special, your taste buds with thank you. Don’t sleep on the premier sushi/omakase experience in Miami!“

“Came for the food… Stayed for Jenny…. Then came back for Jenny….and food. But mostly Jenny. She’s the best person ever. We have our Sunday family time with her in Coral Gables. But, she’s sometimes at Brickell. Cheers!“

“Amazingly delicious. Sushi sauces very tasty. Great service. Close to the arena. However , The Prices are on the higher end. Not many table customers for friday night . Mostly take out. Hard to find parking, so park in the garage (valet) . Will definitely go back to try other rolls.“

“Don't hesitate to book a table at this gem of a restaurant—it's quickly become my top choice for sticky rice and omakase dining in the area. It is located in a vibrant area with a spacious courtyard and various shops, and it offers the perfect opportunity for a post-meal exploration or dancing. The 16-course omakase experience here is a standout, especially for someone accustomed to the sushi scenes in NYC. It competes strongly on both quality and price.From the outset, the hostess Caroline set the tone with her warm, attentive service, ensuring my water glass was never empty and making my solo dining experience far from lonely through engaging conversations. The chef, with her Laotian heritage, masterfully prepared each dish, from the hand rolls to the sticky rice selections, adding a personal touch that enhances the dining experience. The variety of dishes was impressive, with the Japanese scallops, the A5 Wagyu hotplate, and the hand rolls being my personal highlights. To finished off the evening, the hostess surprised me with an early birthday desert treat. This, was truly the highlight of my food trip in Miami.Every time I find myself in Miami, this will undoubtedly be my chosen spot for an exceptional dining experience.Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant and space has a ramp to enter the space.“

“Excellent atmosphere, ambience, and service. The menu includes very detailed and accurate photos of all the dishes. The food exceeded even my high expectations, and the meal was very affordable for the quality. Will certainly be coming back. Thank you Leonela for the excellent service!“

“READ THIS ~FOOD 4.5/5 very good and there is a large menu to choose from. ~SERVICE 3.5/5 nice, but our waiter disappeared for a minute but was responsible. ~PRICES 3.5/5 kinda expensive but the taste of the food made up for it. ~AMBIANCE 4.5/5 the ambiance is amazing. it feels cozy inside because there isn't many people, but outside it's more loud and it's nice that there is two options for setting.“

“Had amazing experience at this restaurant! The food really exceeded my expectations, especially for being in the middle of Wynwood, I personally haven't had many good dining experiences here. My favorite were the Rock n Roll tempura and the Hoshi Dragon rolls, which were their signature dishes. The fish was fresh, and the dishes were all visually appealing. The service was also excellent, and the overall atmosphere was cozy and pleasant. I will definitely be coming back!“

“Im hesitant to post this because it’s truly a hidden gem right now but this restaurant/market and chef Takashi deserve their praise. It’s the best and most authentic sushi I have had in Miami. It’s the only nigiri I’ve had that has the proper size and freshness you would expect from good, high quality nigiri. By far the most similar to the nigiri I have had in Japan. No tiny pieces where they’re skimping you out on fish and loading it with rice and sprinkling truffle oil to make a sad piece of nigiri look appealing. This is the real deal and so worth it. Can’t wait to check it out in person“

“This place ranks number 1 for me at the moment. I’m a huge fan of Tuna Tataki - I’ve tried two versions that Arigatai offers; Sesame Tuna Delight and Tuna Explosion- both are fantastic.“

“food is amazing. love the ambiance!!“

“We had an amazing experience ordering Taiko Sushi in our stay in Miami, the delivery was fast and the fish was very fresh, you can notice the quality of the food at a glance also, the presentation of the pieces were also very good and well organized in the “barco” I will definitely order it again in our next stay in Miami.“

“My Tokyo born wife and I usually sit at the counter and talk to the chef while he works. We could not do that here but we enjoyed dinner even though it was served in groups of sushi. The toro was very good as was the eel. Sake options were wide and we enjoyed a bottle of dry sake. It is a small space not as cluttered as our dives in Tokyo but ii did have a nice family feel. The staff was very helpful and kind. We asked for "small rice" and they did as we asked. It is sort of tucked in to the back of a large condo building and finding it takes a bit of persistence.“

“For starters, this restaurant is legendary and still going strong for almost 40 years...and, once again, the service by our absolutely favorite server, Shanti, is unrivaled. Yes, she knows the menu! Yes she's a great server! Yes, she's efficient. Most of all, Shanti is a gem of a human being. She exudes everything one would expect from a family outing. Making everyone around her happy and comfortable. Of course, the food is sensational, as always. Thank you Shanti again for making our evening memorable. Lilly and I love you and can't wait to see you again. Great meal! Best server ever!“

“This izakaya is perfect. Amazing curry, gyoza, karaage, tamagoyaki, umeshu, everything. Best Japanese food I've had in the states, and best gyoza I've had in my LIFE. Tons of specials written on the wall, all good prices. Ignore bad reviews about the service: if you need something, don't wait for your server - just call them over. ごちそうさまでした!“

“This was right across the street from our hotel and we thought about trying it a few times. Our Uber driver told us it was great so went the next morning for an early lunch. Our host/server was welcoming and gave us some great advice on the menu. The entire staff was friendly. It’s a small restaurant with a dozen bar stools or so and similar number of tables. Luckily we were there early and it was a holiday so no problem with seating. It was impeccably clean. We shared a few small plates including scallion pancakes, spring rolls and chicken dumplings. The mandarine orange sauce with the spring rolls was yummy. Food came quickly and was hot and fresh. The flavors were amazing. It was the best tasting food we had during our weekend in Miami.“

“Private exclusive dining experience Excellent service and food And Luis was attentive and gracious We will be back“

“Todo como su comida y su personal de es excelente. Gracias“

“The best restaurant in Medellín now here in Miami, everything excellent, the food, the atmosphere, the location but above all the attention from Leo and José who made us feel very welcome and were always very attentive. We will be back . Many successes!“

“Enzo is one of the most professional guy I have ever met. He’s always on a good mod , very respectful polite, smile on his face , proper clean uniform and ready for his customers, always knows and remembers what I order and never disappoints, food is excellent and environment absolutely awesome, I’ll recommend this please ? % . 10 stars ⭐️“

“Delicious sushi, the Chef's preparation, I loved the superStarts roll, my favorite today, the service was very friendly and the place is nice, we celebrated birthdays and Delphina served us very nice and helpful.Vegetarian options: Rich and delicious !!“

“A heads up first: if you are planning on coming here, make sure you arrive before it opens up or when it opens up. I'm not sure how far in advance they do this but, you cannot make reservations. You have to write your name down on the list. My girlfriend and I waited about 2 hours to eat. But it was absolutely worth it. So, on to the main review! My girlfriend and I love sushi. It's one of our favorite things to eat. So we found this place on Instagram and decided to give it a go. The interior is extremely cool. The staff, ran by this phenomenal Japanese lady, is always on point and communicating with each other. It's like a well oiled machine the way they talk to each other about everything they're currently doing. Whenever somebody walked in they were greeted with a nice loud "Irasshaimase", and whenever they left they were bid farewell with an equally loud "Arigatougozaimasu!" The head lady knew all the locals name and made me and my girlfriend pretty jealous as we laughed and said we want to be her friend as well. Finally, we sat down and immediately got to eating. Everything was fresh. We watched the chef cutting and preparing all the sushi. We watched as he examined every cut of fish that came before him and expertly cut it and prepared it. It was a great experience to watch a master at work. We also ordered 2 sides of edamame and pork gyoza. They were fantastic! Finally we ordered the Bluefin Albacore. Specifically the Harakami section. Wow. You could taste the ocean. The Bluefin was truly a standout and I would love to eat even more! Overall, this place will become a regular of ours. Not just for the great food, but the vibes were immaculate. Until next time folks! Enjoy the meal!!!“

“Came for the food… Stayed for Jenny…. Then came back for Jenny….and food. But mostly Jenny. She’s the best person ever. We have our Sunday family time with her in Coral Gables. But, she’s sometimes at Brickell. Cheers!“

“Clarine was our server, she was awesome!I loved the dishes! The items that stood out most and are still on my mind is the Pollo Picante, the King Oyster Mushroom Tostadas, and the Tiger roll.The drinks were awesome as well, good potency! I asked Clarine what are some popular cocktails according to what she has seen her guests select. She pointed to the Sawayaka. It was delicious and fit for edging off a hard day at work.The one thing I was unaware of is that the venue has an entertainer, the lady who danced with fire, and the DJ. They both were great and complemented each other in perfect synchronization. Thank you!“

“Ichimi is seriously impressive! We ordered scallion pancakes, shrimp gyoza, fried rice, and a ramen, and every bite was delicious. The Japanese beer complemented the meals perfectly. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and attentive. I’ve added Ichimi to my rotation and will definitely return whenever I’m craving ramen.“

“Wow! What an incredible dining experience at Kissaki. New favorite sushi spot in Miami. The sushi here is simply divine - each piece of fish melts in your mouth. Definitely try to scallop and the chutoro nigiri. I never thought I'd enjoy uni, but the uni pasta here slaps. It was creamy, rich, and had the perfect balance of flavors. And just when I thought it couldn't get any better, the Matcha Tiramisu blew me away. It was the perfect ending to an already amazing meal. The service was impeccable. I can't wait to come back and try everything else on the menu. If you're a sushi lover or just looking for a memorable dining experience in Miami, Kissaki is a must-visit“

“I had the Omakase experience and it was just amazing!!!!“

“Always wonderful! Great sushi!“

“I have always loved this place when I’m in Miami but today my friend & I had the best dinner at the bar. The weather was perfect, the vibes were immaculate and we made it just in time for happy hour. Fransisco was our bartender & suggested some delicious drinks & apps that were the perfect pre- course to our meal. 10/10 service - he was a great vibe. Highly recommend starting with a Michelada to drink, tuna Tataki as an app, & the Ají de Gallina as an entree. Yum city. See you soon Suviche ❤️“

“The food was excellent and the service, efficient and friendly! I would definitely return!“

“It was a different experience cooking your own food on a small grill built into your table but it was fun and the food was great.“

“HIDDEN JEWEL!!This is an original experience with Asian food. Not the regular japanese although their rolls are very good. This is Japanese tapas place!Try their mixed salad with tasty and light dressing, Lotus roots kinpira, spicy tuna harumaki (rice paper, no rice), seabass miso, and their kushi yaki (grill): gizzard, quail eggs, shitake mushroom and not least, lamb chop hichimi yaki!!Very attentive service but too few people. I hope more people discover this quality japanese restaurant se we can come for many years to come.Do not miss it!“

“Fresh, creative and delicious! We were very impressed with the originality of the sushi options they offer. Great care goes into the ingredients and their freshness as well as the eco friendly plates, cups and utensils they use. The locations is great and easy to get to from the highway. They also offer excellent dessert choices. We recommend Kraken Crudo highly ♥️“