38 Best Japanese Restaurants near North Miami Beach

“I love this place, I’ve been eating here for years. The sushi is always delicious and the staff is always friendly.

Wheelchair accessibility: My fiance is in crutches and was able to enter and sit in this restaurant comfortably!“

“Excellent buffet. Super good such. Very clean. Staff is so nice.“

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

“Was one of the best. Food 110% !!“

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

“Came into town for business, so glad we had the chance to try Hiyakawa tonight! We tried the tasting menu and it was amazing. The service, food and atmosphere were absolutely beautiful. Everyone was so friendly and inviting it made for a wonderful experience. Will definitely be back on my next business trip!“

“Very nice person. She greeted us and gave us details of the menu. We felt like at home with her personality“

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

“Very inviting in a small corner restaurant with outdoor seating. Setup very elegant and great atmosphere! You get what you pay for and in my opinion quality food. Very generous with portions and ingredients...a must visit if you're in the area. Hostess was amazing and friendly by the name of Maria.

Parking: Parking along the street, in small part of the city...well worth trying the restaurant with little shops in the area.“

“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.“

“Delicious food. Great attention. Beautiful new renovated restaurant.“

“This is my fav sushi spot and one of my fav spots in Miami. Food is quality and gives an authentic take on signature pieces. My FAVORITE picks that I always order when I go no matter what : 1. Crunchy sushi 🍣 (chef’s kiss), chicken potstickers 🥟 (chef’s kiss twice), jalepeño hamachi roll with rice paper (the rice paper replaces the seaweed and allows you to enjoy more of the flavors). Attentive and friendly staff make it a space that feels like your friends home.“

“excellent decoration, comida delicious 😋, buen menu de comida de mar“

“Eclectic little sushi place! Very reasonably priced, interesting items on menu. Japanese library too?lol A woman owned one man show!“

“Yummy Japanese food and kid friendly !!“

“I'm from New York and I can honestly say this place has great Sushi for a very reasonable price. Very authentic, whole in the wall in the best way possible. The boats with the sushi gives it a very unique experience. The place was super busy on a Wednesday and the wait was about 40 minutes. We went next door for beers while we waited and it was worth the wait. Food was delicious, the ginger and wasabi was fresh as well as all the sushi. Service was tough love with lots of smiles, because they are so busy ! Over all 10/10 amazing experience!“

“I wasn’t expecting to have such a great Japanese Kaiseki style starters, sushi in Miami. Dobinmushi soup with Matsutake mushrooms was so delicious and muskmelon sherbet was so refreshing.
Everyone is so attentive and I felt l’m in my favorite restaurant I always go in Japan.“

“Absolutely incredible experience at this sushi restaurant! The service was top-notch - the staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel like royalty. The chic decor added to the ambiance, making it a perfect spot for a night out. But the real stars of the show were the dishes! The watermelon pork belly appetizer was OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD. And the truffle rainbow roll? Perfect in every way. 🍣👌 We'll definitely be back again to try more of their delicious offerings. If you're a sushi lover, add this place to your must-visit list! 5 stars isn't enough - I'd give it 10 stars if I could! P.s and i am that kind of person who never leaves reviews unless its something really amazing“

“I had an unforgettable dining experience at this fine restaurant! Our waiter was exceptional, providing attentive and friendly service that made us feel truly valued. The manager went above and beyond, ensuring that everything was perfect for our celebration, and their hospitality was nothing short of amazing. The service overall was spectacular, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As for the food, it was simply superb—each dish was a delightful masterpiece that tantalized our taste buds. I couldn't have asked for a better evening!“

“Excellent service.Our server was great.“

“I would not just recommend this place I would come out of my way again in a heartbeat. It is so relieving to actually find a place that has great service again. I feel after the pandemic, it's really changed the service force. It was such a fresh breath of air to have such an amazing time and service! I had a party of 11 of us for my birthday, and we were treated with smiles, and taken care of like kings. The food was phenomenal! Some of the most beautiful, fresh seafood I have ever had in my entire life. I've been traveling seven years full-time, and I will definitely be coming back just to eat here! The patio is absolutely gorgeous! It will soon be right on the ocean once they are finishing some construction! Thank you again for such a exhilarating time and a restaurant memory I will never forget and can't wait to see you soon! Best of luck to you all.:-) Brad“

“We've been to El Secreto 5x over a few years and each time it is simply spectacular in every way. Chef Eric and Chef Carlos are exceptional chef's and human beings. It's so fun to chat with them in such a personal/intimate setting while they prepare each dish and to hear them explain the details of each course. Simply spectacular - highly recommend and we cannot wait to be back again for another omakase.“

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

“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.“

“Best sushi ever always fresh and delicious“

“Food and service was amazing!“

“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.“

“Found this place while searching for a Japanese/Thai restaurant in the area, the restaurant looks kind of outdated, the food was good, the best for me was the vegetable fried rice, lots of flavor and crispy veggies, the yakisoba was just ok, not a lot of flavor and the shrimp was overcooked, hard , dry and lacking flavor. Server was friendly but did not come ti the table unless called. Mixed outcome, try it if you want.“

“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.“

“It's been a while since I've had top-level sushi. Fitting it was at Chef David's other restaurant, Sushi By Bou. This omakase was a very relaxed 2 hour seating, with remarkable views of the ocean and the north Miami skyline. I found myself thrown back in my chair with the incredible layered flavors of the almost never-ending fresh fish. The cocktails were nuanced, and the atmosphere was filled with pure happiness. I'll definitely find myself coming back here often!“

“One of my favourite poke experiences ever!! Travelling with my son, quick trip down Collins Avenue and came across this amazing gem. Have eaten at many poke places across North America, this is one of the best. Super fresh seafood, friendly staff and fascinating sauce blends. Loved it.“

“I had a wonderful time at Japón last night! After seeing some negative reviews I was a little worried as I can be picky. The team did a wonderful job at giving us a great meal! The food came out in perfect timing, the raw fish dishes were high quality. The miso cod was cooked perfectly. They even brought us an off menu dish my friend requested. ❤️ We were treated like guests in a home and didn’t have to ask a waiter for assistance as they were checking on us right when we needed something. I want to give my biggest thanks to Alberto who was making sure everything ran smoothly for our group. He was once of the best service experiences I’ve had in a long time. Thanks so much Japón team!“

“Amazing little spot feels so welcoming, and the food was soooo fresh. I had salmon all around, and it was the freshest I've had by far... you can visit after the beach or on a fancy date it is just so versatile definitely will visit again. The prices match the service and quality of the food. Absolutely loved it ❤️

Vegetarian options: They offer a variety and will customize your food to fit your liking

Parking: Plenty of additional parking in the rear of the restaurant

Kid-friendliness: Definitely kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking available right next to ramp for easy access“

“A diamond in the ruff. The place smelled delicious, it made me salivate, not like some other places the smell like fish or greese. I had the shrimp tempura roll, and it was amazing. I also had the beef bento box, the portion was generous and the taste was great. Look forward to trying new items on their menu.“

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Spectacular place and attention from Dianis! He explained everything to me and it was delicious. I tried the Heaven Roll and it was spectacular, as well as the sugar-free passion fruit juice, very good. It was a little quick but I had a great time, she is very nice! The second photo is just an appreciation of my ??? I recommend the place 100%“

“Dani was awesome!! Really great food, the hamachi was so fresh and the rolls are ginormous honestly. Loved it. 10/10 def coming again. Also everything came out so fast. Ever had a martini with sake? Delish here. Never would’ve known. Loved it.“

“Great service and food! The ambiance is wonderful, we came for a networking event and it was a great venue.“

“Maki-San? More like Make Me Come..... back for more Palate bending experiences. The menu is CLEARLY descriptive to the Flavor ride you're about to embark on. So make sure you're sitting down and not operating Heavy Machinery when you strap in. Almost a 4 star review because I wasn't aware my socks would LITERALLY fly off. Before I could even gather a single strand of yarn, the owner gave me his OWN SOCKS!!!! 4761 Rooted Stars this place gets.“