50 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!“

“We visited Red Door Steakhouse Hibachi with our two kids to celebrate our older daughter’s 6th birthday, and it was such a memorable experience for our whole family!

They put on an amazing hibachi show just for the kids — they made a little sun, the number 6 for her birthday, and the chef kept everyone laughing and smiling the entire time. After that, they brought out desserts with drum sounds and so much fun energy… I can’t even describe how many emotions and excitement the kids had 🤩
And on top of everything, they even gifted my daughter a hat for her birthday 🥹❤️ That meant so much to us.

The service was absolutely wonderful — very attentive, kind, and warm.
I wouldn’t say the food was the main highlight for us, but the service and experience completely made up for it — they truly know how to make guests feel special.

Thank you for making my daughter’s birthday unforgettable! We’ll definitely remember this night 💫“

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

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

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

“Was one of the best. Food 110% !!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

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

“This is what Miami needed! An actual handroll bar that knows what it is doing!

The staff is attentive and have an amazing vibe.
The restaurant is chic with a speakeasy vibe that makes you want to stay all night.
The HANDROLLS - WOW! You can tell their quality is superior and for the pricing, you might as well call it happy hour all night!

Thank you for an amazing experience!“

“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.“

“Kata is always an amazing experience. The food is incredibly delicious, fresh, and full of flavor—every dish is outstanding. The service is exceptional, especially thanks to Mika, who always takes such great care of us. We truly appreciate her kindness and professionalism. We will keep coming back always — the Toro & Akami guys!“

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

“Experience was amazing, drinks 10/10 crispy dynamite bites and miso corn were insane! Blue crab roll was out of this world, our first time trying it!! Sad there was no creme brûlée but overall was a great experience for what we paid especially being in miami 🫂“

“We had a lovely evening, so much so I actually tipped over the 19% mandatory service charge. Chicken gyoza and pork buns followed by spicy crunch tuna rolls and watr rolls (snow crab, avocado). We left happy and full. Special salute to our server Dwayne.“

“Elegant modern Japanese decor complimented the great food and spectacular service. The temperature was a bit chilly so dress accordingly. I found this to be the best restaurant in the Hard Rock complex. Every dish was fantastic. The Miso Chilean Sea Bass was some of the best I have ever had. The filet was cooked and seasoned perfectly The hamachi and crispy rice and tuna were very tasty. I would pass on the sashimi scallop appetizer next time. Great place to have dinner.“

“Hands down, the best chicken and beef teriyaki I've ever had. This place is amazing, and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. They make everything fresh and cook it to order every time. The spicy chicken teriyaki is next-level 🔥—the flavors are incredible. Thanks so much, I'll definitely be back soon!“

“The first time I went to Ogawa, it was on a fluke at the suggestion of a friend of mine who had been there before. I had no idea what to expect. I walked into a very petite intimate restaurant with only. 11 seats. The experience from start to finish was extraordinary. As a New Yorker, who is also in the hospitality business, I have high standards especially around sushi and Japanese cuisine. The food, wine and sake pairings and attention to detail were outstanding. Each course was better than the next. We met the sushi chef, the culinary chef and the owner. They were so lovely and made our experience so special. I look forward to my next visit.“

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

“We have been here multiple times and LOVE the food. With that said, not sure what happened last night but it was top 5 worst serve we have ever had: waiter didn't come to the table for over 20 minute after we sat down, once we placed the order drink came 45 minutes later, brought the kids meals last (after over an hour), never brought out main courses, waiter never checked on us, the list goes on and on. We finally cancelled our main course and left after being there over 2 hours. Worst part is there was no acknowledgement of the horrible service and serve charge was purposely added so there is no accountability for poor service. Very disappointing to say the least.“

“Yummy Japanese food and kid friendly !!“

“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“

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

“Excellent service.Our server was great.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Food and service was amazing!“

“Sushi Más is the place I always want to go when I’m in the Aventura area. The food is delicious, super fresh, and the portions are perfect. The service is outstanding, especially thanks to Ximena, who always makes you feel right at home. Thank you, Ximena!“

“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.“

“The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. Today we had the pleasure of being assisted by Genesis, who was extremely kind and helped us a lot in choosing dishes according to our tastes. There is a great variety of options, and the prices are very reasonable. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be coming back.“

“My first time trying today and I am pleased to inform you all that this place is beyond the hype they get on tik tok. The staff super kind, helpful, and efficient. While I waited in my car checking my emails one of the guys came to bring me the food to my car!!!! Needed a late night bite after a movie and wow im so thoroughly pleased i came to write a review!!!!!!! I’m going back for the lamb chops!!!!! (I’m not a big review person so I hope that says something about this place!)“

“Best sushi I ever had 🏆🏆🏆🏆“

“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!“

“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.“

“Haley was professional and so sweet, she gave us great recommendations for dinner and made us feel incredibly special celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary. The ambience is fantastic! From the drinks, the live performances the Christmas lights all around - such a romantic setting and just what we were looking for.“

“Great customer service by Christian! Delicious sushi - the tuna tartar was my favorite!!! Two thumbs up! 👍 👍 Highly recommend it!“

“A place of exquisite taste with a charming view. Every detail, from the presentation of the dishes to the impeccable service provided by our waiter, Luis Leal, made our evening truly memorable. Without a doubt, we look forward to returning.“

“During a car show in Miami i had a Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl and it was excellent. extremely well made and delicious.“

“My family and I tried this restaurant and it by far exceeded all expectation. the sushi was the freshest I've had in years, the combinations were great and unique and everything tasted great. we will definitely be a repeat customer“

“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“

“The best Japanese restaurant around“

“Best sushi ever always fresh and delicious“

“Decided to try this place on a weekday late at night. Service was slow, but that's because the one server that was there was taking care of multiple things, she was nice. Had a Cali and volcano roll, they were yummy! Also had shrimp tacos, they were just good, I felt it needed a bit more flavor so I added hot sauce. I will be coming back to try something new. Nice, laid back spot.“

“This site is my preferable place. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to that place. Whenever I feel like having a good dinner, this is the place that comes first to my head. very good and food and a large list of dishes.great staff, and pleasant atmosphere. Also important, the pay is reasonable. I praise this spot with no doubt.“

“This is truly a hidden gem in Miami. The best sushi I have had in this city has been this restaurant. I have came here twice and both times the sushi and service has been excellent. The quality is amazing and everything on the menu is refreshing and delicious. My favorite item is the spicy tuna crispy rice and I loved the spicy trio. The fried cheesecake was an amazing finish to the meal. Also the pad Thai I had on my second visit was amazing and I will definitely be coming back all the time. Definitely a must visit destination for anyone in Miami looking for good sushi“

“a veranda with a beautiful view of the ocean ,a children's room and very tasty food , I recommend visiting this restaurant ????“

“Great atmosphere .. good food“

“Taiko Sushi deserves every star possible. Their service is excellent, and they handled our event with impressive professionalism. Even when we had miscommunication on our side, they stepped in, fixed the order without hesitation, and still made the party happen. They went beyond what anyone could expect. The food was fresh, the presentation was clean, and their team stayed calm, friendly, and solution focused the entire time. Taiko Sushi is the kind of business you trust for important moments. I highly recommend them. 💯💯💯❤️🙏“