16 Best Japanese Restaurants in Coral Gables

“El mejor sushi de Miami! Siempre que voy pido el Suntory y el Blue Bird roll. A mis hijos les encantan los postres, uno mejor que el otro!“

“Flawless Edomae omakase. Chef Shingo Akikuni's rice seasoning is balanced, and the aged seasonal fish flown in from Japan is treated with surgical precision. Each piece is pristine.

Serene, quiet, and deeply respectful. The pacing of the 14-seat counter runs like clockwork without feeling rushed.

World-class sushi in the historic La Palma building. Strictly for special occasions given the ticket price, but every single detail justifies the cost.“

“Went with some friends for Miami Spice and had SUCH a great experience. Our server April was an absolute sweetheart; so goodhumored, funny and attentive. She brought such a positive energy every time she came to check on our table, and had great referrals for us between the drinks and menus too. We LOVED all the appetizers: the chicharrones are SO good/addictive but the egg custard/onion soup fusion was a delightful surprise favorite for all of us. Our steaks were cooked to absolute PERFECTION 👌🏾 and while I was a fan of the chocolate tart, that carrot cake was a fantastic creation to enjoy. 100/10 Loved it!“

“The fish selection was just okay—nothing particularly special. I’d rate it 6/10. The presentation was much better at 8/10, and the service was a 7/10.

Overall, I don’t think the experience was worth the price. They also seemed to push drinks quite heavily, which made it feel like they were trying to encourage guests to spend more.

I’m glad we tried it so we could form our own opinion, but unfortunately, based on our experience, it’s not a place we would recommend to our friends.“

“I love this restaurant . 😍“

“Great experience warm welcoming“

“Loved 107 Taste! Cindy is amazing, and the Pad Thai was sooo good, full of flavor, and cooked just right. Highly recommend! (Don’t forget the donuts!)“

“Sakura has been our favorite sushi restaurant for over 10 years, and it has become such a special place for our family. I came here on a date with a man who’s now my husband and the father of my children. Now, years later, we bring our kids with us, and they absolutely love it too. It’s amazing that a place that was part of the beginning of our story is now somewhere we get to share with our family.

The food is always incredible. The sushi is consistently fresh, delicious, and beautifully prepared, and we’ve never had a bad meal. But what truly makes Sakura stand out is the people. The staff has always been so kind, welcoming, and attentive, and after all these years they genuinely make you feel like family every time you walk through the door.

It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers the same outstanding food and service year after year, but Sakura has done exactly that. We have so many wonderful memories here, and we look forward to making many more. Thank you for always making us feel at home. We couldn’t recommend Sakura more highly!“

“I love the sushi, 🍣 the variety, freshness and the service 🌹“

“As my first time I really enjoyed it! And if you’re a sushi lover I definitely recommend going!“

“The best Avocado salad ever the presentation alone is gourmet Also I love when you ask for your California Roll cut into ten pieces extra Ginger Great Service“

“Wear bug spray if eating outside and avoid being seated by the plants Because bug bites will tear up your legs Restaurant did provide me bug spray ( that was great customer service) We had to ( party of five) switch tables from outside to indoor dining Still would rate the entire dining experience a 5 Bathroom cleanliness a 3 ( z stalls available in Womens bathroom)“

“Update: my latest server was Luisa, who did a professional, friendly and efficient job.

I’ve been a regular since they opened and during this last visit I was served by Paul who set a new standard for courteous, efficient, and professional service.“

“We were out for a walk in the Gables and decided to stop for sushi. We ordered 2 rolls—both were prepared decently and the fish tasted fresh. There was only one other table of guests at 12:30 but it looked like busy take out orders. Maybe that’s why the service was really lackadaisical—had to ask for drink refills, were handed a box for our remaining pieces without any service or ginger or sauce as would find in a take out order and we had the equivalent of a full roll left.“

“Just spent another wonderful evening with my husband at the Coral Gables Benihana. The food and service was again off the charts! It's such a beautiful spot for dinner. What made it even more special was the attention we got from the manager, Jennifer. She stopped by a couple of times to make sure everything was perfect, and it was!!!“