20 Best Japanese Restaurants in Miami (2026) 🍣
The 20 best Japanese restaurants in Miami for 2026, from Shingo, Ogawa and Hiden to wagyu kaiseki, izakayas and ramen. Checked October 2026.
🍣 Omakase · 🍜 Ramen · 🏮 Izakaya · 🥩 Wagyu · 📅 Checked October 2026
The best Japanese restaurants in Miami in 2026 are Shingo in Coral Gables, Ogawa in Little River, Hiden in Wynwood, Karyu in the Design District and Hiyakawa in Wynwood. These 20 restaurants were chosen by the Out.Miami team, and every one was checked as open in October 2026. They cover the whole range, from omakase counters to izakayas, robata grills, ramen shops and a Japanese café.
Pick your style
- Omakase and kappo counters: Shingo, Ogawa, Hiden, Naoe, Elyu Omakase, The Den at Azabu
- Kaiseki and tasting menus: Karyu, Hiyakawa, Kojin 2.0, Matsuyoi
- Robata and modern Japanese: Zuma, Makoto, Uchi, Double Knot, Azabu
- Izakaya: Su-Shin Izakaya, Stand, Double Knot
- Ramen: Ichimi, Shokudo
- Casual and classic: Nami Nori, Stand, Toni's Sushi Bar
Where they are
- Coral Gables: Shingo, Kojin 2.0, Elyu Omakase, Stand, Su-Shin Izakaya, Ichimi
- Wynwood: Hiden, Hiyakawa, Double Knot, Uchi
- Design District and Buena Vista: Karyu, Matsuyoi, Nami Nori, Shokudo
- Little River: Ogawa
- Downtown and Brickell Key: Zuma, Naoe
- Miami Beach and Bal Harbour: Azabu, Toni's Sushi Bar, Makoto
Before you go
- Book the counters early: Shingo, Ogawa, Hiden, Naoe and Matsuyoi seat a few people at fixed times and fill weeks ahead.
- Check the days: most omakase counters close Sunday and Monday.
- Budget for it: tasting menus run from about $200 to $300 a person before drinks.
- Go casual on a weeknight: ramen at Ichimi or Shokudo and katsu at Stand need no booking.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Japanese restaurants in Miami?
Shingo, Ogawa, Hiden, Karyu and Hiyakawa are the best Japanese restaurants in Miami for 2026, with Naoe, Kojin 2.0 and Zuma close behind.
Where is the best omakase in Miami?
Shingo in Coral Gables, Ogawa in Little River and Hiden in Wynwood all hold top culinary stars, and Naoe on Brickell Key has run Miami's longest omakase since 2009.
Where can I get ramen in Miami?
Ichimi in Coral Gables simmers its tonkotsu broth for 20 hours, and Shokudo in Buena Vista serves a shoyu ramen with kombu and shiitake broth.
Is there an izakaya in Miami?
Yes. Su-Shin Izakaya in Coral Gables traces back to 1977, Double Knot in Wynwood pairs robata with sushi until midnight on weekends, and Stand on Miracle Mile turns into an izakaya at night.
Where can I eat wagyu kaiseki in Miami?
Karyu in the Design District, the first U.S. branch of a Tokyo wagyu house, puts Japanese wagyu in nearly every course of its counter menu.
What are the best casual Japanese spots in Miami?
Nami Nori for hand rolls, Stand for katsu sandos and milk bread, Ichimi and Shokudo for ramen, and Toni's Sushi Bar on Washington Avenue for a classic dinner.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes for the omakase and kaiseki counters, which have as few as five to 14 seats and book out weeks ahead. Ramen shops and Stand take walk-ins.
How did you choose these restaurants?
Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026 and was checked as open in October 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.
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Compare at a glance
| # | Name | Area | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shingo | Coral Gables | a special-occasion omakase |
| 2 | Ogawa | Miami | Edomae sushi in a garden house |
| 3 | Hiden | Wynwood | a secret omakase |
| 4 | Karyu | Design District | wagyu kaiseki |
| 5 | Hiyakawa | Wynwood | a modern Japanese tasting |
| 6 | Naoe | Brickell | an intimate omakase |
| 7 | Kojin 2.0 | Coral Gables | modern Japanese in the Gables |
| 8 | Zuma | Downtown | robata by the river |
| 9 | Azabu Miami Beach | South of Fifth | a hidden counter in South of Fifth |
| 10 | Makoto | Bal Harbour | lunch at Bal Harbour |
| 11 | Matsuyoi | Design District | a hand-roll tasting |
| 12 | Double Knot | Wynwood | a late izakaya night |
| 13 | Uchi | Wynwood | a chef's tasting in Wynwood |
| 14 | Elyu Omakase | Coral Gables | an omakase with a twist |
| 15 | Stand | Coral Gables | katsu sandos and matcha |
| 16 | Su-Shin Izakaya | Coral Gables | a traditional izakaya |
| 17 | Toni's Sushi Bar | South Beach | a classic Japanese dinner |
| 18 | Ichimi | Coral Gables | tonkotsu ramen |
| 19 | Shokudo | Buena Vista | ramen in Buena Vista |
| 20 | Nami Nori | Design District | casual hand rolls |
1. Shingo
Chef Shingo Akikuni's kappo counter, built in Japan and shipped to Coral Gables, seats 14 at two seatings a night, Tuesday to Saturday. It holds a top culinary star, and tea pairings come from Kaori Yoshioka. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, 5:30pm to 11pm.
✅ Best for: a special-occasion omakase · 📍 112 Alhambra Cir, Coral Gables · 🍣 Kappo counter
2. Ogawa
An Edomae omakase in a Japanese-style house with a private garden, led by master chef Masayuki Komatsu from Osaka. Small seasonal plates lead into eight to ten nigiri, a hand roll and dessert. It holds a top culinary star. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, 6pm to 9:30pm.
✅ Best for: Edomae sushi in a garden house · 📍 7223 NW 2nd Ave, Little River · 🏯 Omakase
3. Hiden
A hidden omakase behind a Wynwood taco shop, reached with a passcode sent before your seating. Chef Seijun Okano serves fish flown in from Japan several times a week, and the counter holds a top culinary star. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, 6pm to 9pm.
✅ Best for: a secret omakase · 📍 313 NW 25th St, Wynwood · 🚪 Hidden counter
4. Karyu
The first U.S. branch of a starred Tokyo wagyu house, opened in February 2026. Chef Haruka Katayanagi's team puts Tajimaguro wagyu in nearly every course, from a cutlet sando to sukiyaki. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, 6pm to 10pm.
✅ Best for: wagyu kaiseki · 📍 40 NE 41st St, Design District · 🥩 Wagyu counter
5. Hiyakawa
Ogawa's sister restaurant, under a striking wooden ceiling shaped like a whale's ribs. The $200 tasting leans toward kaiseki, and the à la carte menu has house tofu, chawanmushi, tempura and lamb chops. On the pricier side. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, 6pm to 9:30pm.
✅ Best for: a modern Japanese tasting · 📍 2700 N Miami Ave, Wynwood · 🐋 Contemporary Japanese
6. Naoe
Chef Kevin Cory's five-seat counter, open since 2009 and Miami's longest-running omakase. The three-hour meal opens with a bento, then moves through seafood, nigiri and eel, with house soy sauce and his family's sake. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, 5pm to 9pm.
✅ Best for: an intimate omakase · 📍 661 Brickell Key Dr, Brickell Key · 🍶 Omakase
7. Kojin 2.0
Chefs Pedro and Katherine Mederos started Kojin as a pop-up and now run a modern Japanese tasting menu and à la carte room on Ponce de Leon. Don't skip the foie gras toast or the creamsicle ice-cream sandwich. On the pricier side. Open Wednesday to Saturday, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 9:30pm.
✅ Best for: modern Japanese in the Gables · 📍 804 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables · 🍱 Modern Japanese
8. Zuma
A riverfront izakaya and robata room at the Epic Hotel since 2010. Order robata lobster with shiso ponzu butter and wagyu skirt steak, and come back for the weekend brunch. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 11:30pm on Thursday to Saturday.
✅ Best for: robata by the river · 📍 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Downtown · 🔥 Izakaya & robata
9. Azabu Miami Beach
A robata dining room at the Marriott Stanton with The Den, a hidden Edomae counter inside, serving fish from Tokyo's Toyosu market Tuesday to Saturday evenings. A splurge.
✅ Best for: a hidden counter in South of Fifth · 📍 161 Ocean Dr, South of Fifth · 🍣 Robata & omakase
10. Makoto
Chef Makoto Okuwa's robata and sushi room in the Bal Harbour Shops, with a garden terrace and a sashimi omakase. A splurge. Open daily, 11:30am to 11pm.
✅ Best for: lunch at Bal Harbour · 📍 9700 Collins Ave, Bal Harbour · 🌿 Modern Japanese
11. Matsuyoi
Chef Taka Sakaeda's ten-seat counter upstairs from Nami Nori, behind a cocktail bar, serving a seasonal multi-course hand-roll menu at two seatings, Wednesday to Saturday. A splurge.
✅ Best for: a hand-roll tasting · 📍 156 NE 41st St, Design District · 🍙 Temaki counter
12. Double Knot
Michael Schulson's Philadelphia izakaya, with robata skewers, sushi and a chef's tasting. Happy hour runs 5 to 7 p.m., and it stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as midnight on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a late izakaya night · 📍 2550 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood · 🏮 Izakaya
13. Uchi
Tyson Cole's modern Japanese restaurant from Austin, open every night with a chef's tasting menu, cool raw plates and hot dishes. Open daily, noon to 11pm.
✅ Best for: a chef's tasting in Wynwood · 📍 252 NW 25th St, Wynwood · 🍣 Modern Japanese
14. Elyu Omakase
A Japanese-Filipino omakase that opened in late 2025, with 15 courses and nigiri finished with asín tibuok, a rare Filipino sea salt. A sake pairing is available. A splurge. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, 6pm to 11:30pm.
✅ Best for: an omakase with a twist · 📍 2626 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables · 🧂 Omakase
15. Stand
Chef Shingo Akikuni's kissaten café on Miracle Mile, opened in June 2026. By day there are katsu and wagyu sandos, bento, matcha and milk bread baked daily; at night it turns into an izakaya. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, 8am to 4pm.
✅ Best for: katsu sandos and matcha · 📍 98 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables · ☕ Café & izakaya
16. Su-Shin Izakaya
Founded in 1977 by Chika and Yasuko Abe as Miami's first traditional Japanese restaurant, now on Aragon Avenue. Order pickles, small plates and hot pots. Moderately priced. Open daily except Sunday, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: a traditional izakaya · 📍 159 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables · 🏮 Izakaya
17. Toni's Sushi Bar
Miami Beach's first Japanese restaurant, opened in 1987 and run by the Takarada family, with sunken tatami seating and a recent renovation ahead of its 40th year. On the pricier side. Open daily, 5:30pm to 11pm.
✅ Best for: a classic Japanese dinner · 📍 1208 Washington Ave, South Beach · 🍱 Traditional Japanese
18. Ichimi
A Coral Gables ramen shop that simmers its tonkotsu broth for 20 hours and makes noodles daily, with pork bao and gyoza on the side. Moderately priced. Open daily, noon to 10pm.
✅ Best for: tonkotsu ramen · 📍 2330 Salzedo St, Coral Gables · 🍜 Ramen
19. Shokudo
A Buena Vista Japanese eatery from the Toni's Sushi team, known for a shoyu ramen made with kombu and shiitake broth. Moderately priced. Open Friday to Sunday, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: ramen in Buena Vista · 📍 4740 NE 2nd Ave, Buena Vista · 🍜 Ramen
20. Nami Nori
A New York hand-roll bar downstairs from Matsuyoi. Order a temaki set with tuna crudo and the furikake fries. On the pricier side. Open daily except Friday, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 10pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
✅ Best for: casual hand rolls · 📍 156 NE 41st St, Design District · 🍣 Temaki bar