50 Best Japanese Restaurants near Key Biscayne

“Paper Crane is hands down one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Miami. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm and modern, with just the right balance of upscale and cozy. The service was exceptional—friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu.

The food? Absolutely incredible. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The sushi was fresh and perfectly crafted, and the Pad Thai had just the right amount of Teriyaki Sauce. The JB Tempura Sushi Roll is a standout—soft, flavorful, and completely addictive.

Whether you're stopping in for a quick lunch or a special dinner, Paper Crane delivers on every level. It’s clear that a lot of care and creativity goes into everything they serve. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who loves bold, fresh Asian cuisine . Can’t wait to come back!“

“Great food and exceptional service !!!“

“Sushi Siam delivers delicious food with a wide-ranging menu that covers both Thai and Japanese favorites.
Dishes come out as they're ready, so don’t expect everything to arrive at once. In a modern twist, food is delivered by a robot, which is fun to watch but means minimal interaction with staff. An 18% tip is automatically included in the bill, so keep that in mind when settling up.“

“A+ on food through service and everything in between.“

“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.“

“Was one of the best. Food 110% !!“

“Providing quality service and a comfortable atmosphere“

“💯🍣 excelente comida, servicio y la decoración 🪴🌱🎋🪵“

“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!“

“We had a fantastic evening at Hiyakawa—warm hospitality, generous portions, and an omakase that reminded us why this place is so special. Chef Royce’s talent really shines in the precision and balance of each course.

The shrimp nigiri was the standout for us—cooked to perfection—closely followed by the otoro with caviar, which was a wonderfully generous touch and beautifully balanced. My friend loved the monkfish liver, and I was especially impressed by the baby eel nigiri.

Chef Jaimie’s dishes were also memorable—especially the steamed tofu, which was incredibly silky and tasty, with a delicate, well-balanced flavor. The perfectly fried shrimp head was a treat, and the refreshing dessert ended the meal on a light, clean note.

Overall, an excellent experience and one we’re still savoring—highly recommended.“

“Good, healthy food at a decent price“

“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!“

“I felt very othered here when I came to celebrate a milestone. I don’t want to make it racial, but as the only person to lower their voice as the only black person in the restaurant, it felt very jarring to see everyone else speaking at a louder volume than I was and any it wasn’t a problem. Delicious food but shitty vibes. Especially for what I was paying. Won’t be back. If black I guess beware.“

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

“I love this restaurant . 😍“

“Alex, thank you so much for your hospitality.

I came with a friend, and it was our first time seeing each other in awhile. He made our reunion so special. We asked him to help course out and choose our meals. Everything was SPECTACULAR. The food was so fresh and flavorful. I am so grateful for his recommendations. He even was able to educate us on the tiers of Sake.

So much fun and delicious food. We will come back !!!!“

“Tiffany was wonderfu and a ray of sunshine! I brought some clients out for lunch and she very patiently explained the options available and even helped us order some dishes to go. Very fast service and wonderful food, I had the chicken Katsu and it was amazing!“

“The food prepared by the chefs was second to none. The care, freshness, and authenticity was reflected in every piece of sushi served. That being said, the drink service provided by the restaurant staff was vastly lacking. My wife and I received our drinks during the last course of the meal, after receiving two rounds of drinks that were wrong orders. Fortunately the sushi and chefs made up for the dehydration.“

“Excellent. Fully recommended. Everything we ordered was fantastic, different, tasty. You must try!“

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

“Incredible atmosphere and interior design! The happy house is probably the best deal in Miami. Edamame dumplings are insane! Staff, particularly Nick and Colin, were both super hospitable. Highly recommend to anyone craving Asian food or who just want a nice night out 🙏🏼“

“So happy Bondi has made its way to Miami... I’ve loved it since NYC and this location absolutely delivers. Everything tastes fresh, the fish is well sliced with just the right amount of rice, and the space feels clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed. Cocktails are on balanced and not expensive, so you can easily order two. A total win for Miami!“

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“Fantastic! This restaurant checks all the boxes! The food is phenomenal, the ambiance, service and attention to detail were on point; all and everyone of the dishes were delicious and beautiful works of art, not too many that make you feel stuffed but more than enough so you leave satisfied. We had such a special night and felt the love in every dish, we felt as we were invited to the chefs home for dinner.
We had a wonderful time ! Definitely will come back ! Can foresee some stars coming ( much better than starred restaurants we visited before ) wishing you the best of luck and positive energy !“

“The chefs special sashimi was so fresh. Texture was very delicate and melted in the mouth. The toro hand roll was filled with delicious fatty tuna and had the right amount of bite. Loved seeing the two talented sushi masters upfront working their craft, precisely cutting the fish, into vibrant work of arts.

Service was wonderful too would come again! The handroll was so good I ordered an additional toro and salmon roll.“

“This is a wonderdul place..The Sushi is spectular...I highly recomend..“

“This is more than a restaurant, its a culinary art exhibition. You will experience unique spins on classic dishes, foreign flavor combos you wont find elsewhere, and just damn good food. Great food, great ambience, great value. Would give it 6 stars if i could“

“extraordinario, la mejor atención y calidad.“

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

“Best restaurant in Brickell Miami“

“I honestly have no words to describe this place. This is by far my favorite sushi restaurant in Miami!!!!!!!!

Everything was exceptional, from the service to the quality of every dish. The owner personally came to check in, which made the experience feel even more special.

The kampachi sashimi was hands down my number one favorite, absolutely out of this world. We also loved the tempura shrimp, and the fresh wasabi prepared at the table really shows the level of care and quality.

We finished with a matcha cake, and honestly, I couldn’t pick a favorite because everything was incredible. The price was also more than fair for the quality.

Already excited to come back. If you’re in Miami and love sushi, this place is a must. 100% recommend🤤🤤😍😍❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻“

“We went there for my birthday and we loved it! The restaurant's ambience was so inviting and upscale, food was very interesting and delicious, and drinks were pretty! We loved crispy rice spicy tuna- very crispy, and rock shrimps were great which made us order rock shrimp roll( my favorite)! Drinks were a little strange- fortune teller was very specific, i was expecting more whisky flavor, but it tasted more sour. The restaurant is very beautiful, love it that it's outside but feels like you are in Japanese garden! We will be back!!!“

“Stunning restaurant in Brickell Restaurant. My husband and I love good food and the sexy fish did not disappoint. A little too crowded for my liking but that’s just a preference thing. The atmosphere was very upbeat and presentation of each meal was perfect. 10/10 recommend. If you’re looking for a luxurious Asian experience then this is it! The female restroom seems to be the place where all the ladies go to take selfies 😂 Proceed with caution lol ⛔️ ⚠️“

“Excellent service.Our server was great.“

“Excelente la atención de German y la comida demasiado buena.. Lo recomiendo 👍“

“What a great restaurant!

Appetizers: octopus 10/10, shrimp shu mai 10/10, curry potato dumpling 6/10

Sushi: jalapeño Camacho 8/10 (ask for ponzu sauce), shokudo 9/10

Entree: orange chicken 8/10, veggie pad tai 9/10, juva steak 10/10

Dessert: chocolate cake 10/10, coconut H. 10/10

Drink: Macha colada 10/10

Service: Carlos was attentive and gave us the best recommendations!

All in all we give this place a 9.5/10 was very nice!“

“Queen Miami Beach is a premier restaurant that seamlessly blends top-tier Japanese cuisine with a luxurious ambiance, offering an experience akin to a lavish artistic feast“

“Went for breakfast late last week and had three eggs and chicken absolutely delicious highly recommend had a shot of espresso and win again this morning and had three eggs and tuna highly recommend with a shot of espresso great service great atmosphere absolutely a pleasure will be back again tomorrow“

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

“the pork egg rolls are amazing!! bad surprise on the hand roll sushi tho! didnt expect we had to do this ourselves. and we didnt ask for utensils so they just dont include them which we definitely needed!“

“Sakura is where I, as a 7 or 8 year old kid, tasted my first piece of sashimi. It was Hamachi, and it changed my life. Over the past 40 ish years, Sakura has remained a constant in our lives. From working lunches to family and friend dinners, celebrations, and everyday weeknight dinners, Sakura has been a favorite. It has not changed much, and that is a very good thing. Wonderful people sharing their wonderful food with South Florida for that long says something amazing about the food and the family here. Thank you, Sakura, for being in my heart (and my stomach!) for 40 years. どうもありがとうございます“

“We are regulars here for over a decade and a staff is always great along with the food. Place is always very clean, but every once in a while they play like some club music in the background which I could do without but other than that I have no complaints. I love the place“

“Amazing experience that will inspire you to elevate your food senses and completely takes dining to another level. Truly unique food creations from beginning to end that will satisfy your appetite for world class curated food based on your own menu and created by a terrific chef.“

“Ate there this evening from out of town or server was Noel. Everything we had was absolutely incredible.Warm mushrooms, crab fried eyes, the sushi ceviche, absolutely hands down I will be back!“

“Best Omakase we have had in the US. Chef Erik brings new meaning to the experience — the creativity of his preparation and flavors he brings to every bite is like no other. I don't like Uni and i loved it here for the first time. Talented, great personality and made my husband's birthday really special. We will be back. This is by the way a soace that holds 6 seats and it was just the 2 of us that night. Sake selection is also impressive.“

“Amazing experience all the staff were super kind, they didn't even let us pour our own water😅 they insisted on them doing it amazing staff and the food was amazing. They also gave us the seats we requested but unfortunately the sun didn't set where we expected but they still put us where we asked with an AMAZING view and away from the crowd. Food was amazing we got the chicken kazarage and the pot both were amazing and the truffle fries were amazing. To drink we got a dragons code and a margarita frozen (don't remember the name) very good experience would recommend to all! Our waiter was also amazing she was great“

“Matsuyoi easily ranks as the best omakase experiences my partner and I have ever had. Beyond the incredible freshness and flavor of every course, what really sets this place apart is the attention to detail at every touchpoint of the guest experience.

From the personalized welcome card to the intimate setting, the perfectly curated playlist, and the thoughtful gift at the end — everything feels intentional and beautifully executed. The chefs and staff are engaging, fun, and make you feel like you’re part of something special rather than just dining at a restaurant.

We also did the wine pairing and every dish was mouthwatering to say the LEAST. The creativity of each bit, from the rolls to the soup to dessert and everything in between, made for a dining experience that had us anticipating what was next, but also savoring every moment and not wanting that course to end.

We got to chat with our seat neighbors and truly had a wonderful time. Very different from a traditional Omakase experience in that regard as well. The speakeasy type setup also made it feel exclusive and like a premium experience. It just felt sexy and fun!

If I lived in Miami, I’d come here a hundred times over. For now, it’s firmly on our must-visit list every time we’re back in the city. Truly unforgettable.“

“The service and the highest quality of sushi 🍣. Always fresh and Amazing! The Best in South Miami, highly recommend.“