50 Best Japanese Restaurants near South Miami

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

“I recently went to this sushi spot in South Miami, and I’m still thinking about it. From the moment we sat down, everything just felt right. The owner even came out personally to check on us, making sure we got everything we ordered and asking for feedback, which made the whole experience feel really thoughtful and welcoming.

We ordered a mix of dishes, including Hamachi Crudo, spicy tuna crispy rice, the Hamachi Love Me roll, Crazy Roll, and the Acevichado roll, and honestly, every single thing was delicious. The Hamachi Crudo was my absolute favorite. I loved it so much I think I had three orders of it.

But the real surprise of the night was the carrot cake. I am a huge carrot cake fan, and this one completely blew me away. It was easily one of the best I have ever had, and it was so good I had to get one to go.

On top of all that, the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. They kept checking in to make sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing, which made the whole night even better.

If you are in South Miami and looking for a great sushi spot, this one is definitely worth checking out, especially for the Hamachi Crudo and that unforgettable carrot cake.“

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

“Best sushi in town. Everything is so fresh. Definitely a place to check out.“

“We originally were going to a different place but it had just closed, so we crossed the street to Kiko Sushi and I’m glad we did. The server, who I think might be the owner, was wonderful…so kind and helpful.
We ordered 2 rolls and hot tea, the food was so fresh, delicious and priced right. Parking is on the street. It’s definitely a very casual vibe.“

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

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

“Super el restaurant ,fui ayer 14 de febrero , a pesar que estába lleno por la fecha , buena atención, la comida espectacular, quería felicitar al chef, todo me encantó, los sushi me cocinaron los ingredientes porque no me gustan crudo , realmente todo súper rico , recomiendo reservar había afuera una lista de espera bastante larga, tomé lichi martini y me gustó muchísimo , no tengo nada k criticar del lugar“

“awesome rolls!!! very nice place“

“Muy rica la comida y satisfecha con la atención brindada por Yani. Pronto volveremos . Excelente servicio!!!“

“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“

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience dining at this sushi restaurant with our family. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and felt very welcome. The atmosphere was elegant yet cozy, perfect for a family dinner. The sushi was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor — truly some of the best we’ve ever had. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our evening. Thank you for making our family dinner so special — we’ll definitely be coming back soon!“

“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!“

“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 🙏🏼“

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“I celebrated my Mom’s 89th Birthday at Japan Inn located in Doral with a Hibachi Lunch and everything turned out great! From the time we made the reservation for our party of 20 they were very accommodating and helpful. We were allowed to take our own cake, some balloons for decor and the ambiance was super! From the Servers to the Hibachi Chefs … everyone was pleasant, the food yummy and the service outstanding. Everyone in our party was happy and satisfied with the experience and our celebration…especially the birthday girl, my Mom. I highly recommend Japan Inn in Doral for any occasion. There’s ample parking, the restaurant is clean and the spacious setting is very nice. Plus Roger, the Manager, is very professional as well as the whole team who work there. We look forward to returning soon and wish to express our gratitude for the service and attention given to our party.“

“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!)“

“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..“

“Very careful with the servers at the time of payment, they explain everything to you so as not to give you a receipt, and they themselves take care of taking their tip.If it's about sushi, I don't think it's a bad choice, from the presentation to the flavor.“

“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“

“Delicious food, many options, well worth it.“

“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🤤🤤😍😍❤️❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻“

“First time coming, place is fabulous, environment is so nice and the decor around makes it so cozy. The boss is super friendly, take his word for whatever he suggests. The food was so goooodd and very affordable. Boss also gave us a free sample of the dessert which was very kind of him. I will be coming back love this restaurant, highly suggest for all to visit AT LEAST once.“

“Omg love this place the vibe is great the lady at the front Shen is soo cute…also she got me hip on that passion fruit tea(bruh I don’t even like passion fruit but this tea is sooo bomb) yea come on in and get this teriyaki bowl with fried rice too !!!!“

“The staff are so friendly and engaging!“

“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 ⛔️ ⚠️“

“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!“

“Excellent service.Our server was great.“

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

“My expectations were truly exceeded. This is not your typical sushi joint. The chef there definitely is building their dishes with love and care. They seem to use real crab meat wherever you would normally have “sea leg” and every single item in our order was delicious, super fresh, prepared uniquely, and reasonably priced. And it’s delivered! Super bonus. Do it, you won’t regret it. Awesome place. Welcome to the neighborhood.“

“Greatj time , lovely special time with my kids“

“Amazing new sushi spot in South Miami! The space is beautiful and cozy, the sushi was incredibly fresh and delicious, and their creative signature rolls were a highlight. The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our visit. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This is truly the best sushi restaurant in town! Every visit is a wonderful experience. The sushi is incredibly fresh, beautifully prepared, and absolutely delicious.

What really makes this place special is the outstanding service. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and always goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and appreciated.

If you love sushi or are simply looking for an exceptional dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit. Highly recommended! Thank you, Ximena for such a wonderful service“

“the place is excelent and the waitress Maria is very professional and friendly“