
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

Not by a star rating. By the dish you want, the night you are having, or the kitchen you are in the mood for. Every number below is real.
620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
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Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Toro Tartare, Crispy Rice
Michelin-selected modern Asian restaurant and Hi-Fi listening bar in Brickell pairing a seasonal, seed-oil-free menu with cocktails, vinyl-focused sound, and private dining.
Mon-Wed 6:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 6:00 PM-1:00 AM; Sun closed; Happy Hour Mon-Sat 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Foie Toast, Chicharrones
Chefs Pedro and Katherine Mederos's intimate Coral Gables restaurant blending contemporary American cooking with Japanese influences, tasting menus, live-fire techniques, and bold seasonal dishes.
Dinner: Wed-Sat 5:30pm-11pm; Closed Sun-Tue
Omakase, Seasonal Nigiri
Michelin One Star Edomae-style sushi omakase from Chef Masayuki Komatsu in a hidden Little River garden setting; opened November 2023, earned its Michelin star in March 2024.
Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 6:00pm-9:30pm; Sun Closed
Omakase, Uni Nigiri
Michelin One Star 14-seat Japanese omakase counter by Chef Shingo Akikuni (fourth-generation sushi chef from Osaka) in Coral Gables' historic La Palma Building; opened May 2023, awarded Michelin stars in both 2024 and 2025. The 850 sq ft room was built in Kyoto, disassembled, shipped to Miami, and reassembled on site.
Tue-Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm; Mon and Sun closed

Mishima Wagyu Hanger Steak, Crab Fried Rice
Japanese dining room and bar at the Marriott Stanton South Beach, serving sushi, sashimi, robata dishes, sake, and Japanese whisky. The Den is a separate omakase concept inside the venue.
Sun-Thu 5:30 PM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Daily happy hour 5:30 PM-8:00 PM

Spicy Hamachi Tostada, Australian Wagyu Dragon Roll
Casual sushi and seafood restaurant at CORE Link at Douglas, serving tostadas, nigiri, hand rolls, bowls, and ceviches for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu 11:15 AM-9:30 PM; Fri 11:15 AM-10:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:30 PM

Rocky's Choice, Benihana Delight
Waterfront Benihana on Biscayne Bay in North Bay Village, offering tableside teppanyaki, sushi, a cocktail bar, and group-friendly celebration dining.
Dining Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-10:00 PM, Fri-Sat 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Omakase Classic Tasting, Blind Tiger Signature Experience
Intimate 26-seat Japanese speakeasy hidden behind a door inside Reunion Ktchn Bar, offering bookable omakase experiences, nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, sake, and Japanese whisky.
Mon-Wed 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Crispy Rice, Bluefin Nigiri
Planned Coral Gables location of the Bondi Sushi bar group near the Shops at Merrick Park, with the brand's nigiri, rolls, crispy rice, and omakase format.
Coming soon; no opening date or location hours announced

Tatanui Roll, Doral Roll
Doral fusion sushi bar combining Japanese technique with Nikkei, Thai, and Caribbean flavors across signature rolls, poke bowls, bento boxes, and cocktails.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-12:00 AM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Prawn Pad Thai, Crispy Rice Tuna Tartare
A contemporary Davie bistro serving Thai street-food favorites alongside sushi and Japanese dishes in a colorful dining room.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

Chef's Select Menu, Hamachi Ceviche
Chef Michael Schulson's vibrant Wynwood izakaya, pairing sushi, sashimi, robatayaki, a chef's tasting menu, sake, and cocktails across a lively multi-level space.
Sun-Mon 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Tue-Thu 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-12:00 AM

Omakase, Otoro Nigiri
An intimate Japanese-Filipino omakase counter in Coral Gables from chef Reiji Yoshizawa, offering two nightly seatings and optional sake pairing experiences.
Tue-Sat 6:00 PM-11:00 PM; two seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Filet Mignon and Chicken Combo, EZ Surf and Turf
A Wynwood hibachi food truck serving made-to-order steak, chicken, shrimp, lobster and udon plates in a casual street-food setting.
Daily 12:00 PM-12:45 AM; delivery availability may vary
Soufflé Pancakes, Crème Brûlée Pancakes
The Doral location of the Japanese-style soufflé pancake café chain, serving airy pancakes, croffles, desserts and café drinks from breakfast through evening.
Mon-Thu 8:00 AM-8:00 PM; Fri-Sun 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

A5 Wagyu, Wagyu Dumplings
Japanese-inspired Brickell steakhouse and nightlife lounge from David Grutman and Bad Bunny, pairing premium steaks, inventive sushi, cocktails, and a high-energy late-night atmosphere.
Mon 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Tue-Wed 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri 5:00 PM-12:00 AM; Sat 6:00 PM-12:00 AM; Sun 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
Hangover Ramen, Tom Yum Shrimp Ramen
A late-night Japanese ramen and sushi bar on Hollywood Boulevard serving noodles, buns, yakitori and rolls until 1:00 AM every day.
Daily 12:00 PM-1:00 AM

Ichimi Ramen, Tonkotsu Ramen
A Midtown ramen bar known for overnight-simmered tonkotsu broth, noodles made fresh each morning, Japanese small plates and a full sake and beer program.
Daily 12:00 PM-10:00 PM

Omakase, Bluefin Tuna Nigiri
Chef Diego Rivera's refined Brickell Key sushi bar, the first U.S. flagship from Grupo Ikigai, serving nigiri, sashimi, maki and omakase in a minimalist dining room.
Daily 12:00 PM-10:30 PM

Hamachi Jalapeño, Sushi and Sashimi
Chef Clay Conley's intimate modern Japanese restaurant on Miracle Mile, serving sushi, sashimi, dumplings, tempura, and teppanyaki-driven small plates in the same building as Buccan.
Dinner daily, 5:00 PM-9:30 PM; confirm when booking

Unagi Yakitori Don, Salmon Sashimi
Contemporary Japanese restaurant at The Setai Miami Beach, pairing sushi, sashimi, yakitori, and modern dishes with a private Kyoto Room tasting counter and curated sake list.
Dinner daily 6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Nigiri, Sashimi
Second location of the longtime Miami Beach kaiten-sushi favorite, where inexpensive sushi plates travel around a counter on small wooden boats.
Daily 6:00 PM-11:30 PM

Salmon Pizza, Ribeye Tacos
Oceanfront Japanese fusion restaurant at Acqualina Resort led by Executive Sushi Chef Oscar Noborikawa, serving sushi, izakaya-style plates, handcrafted sauces, sake, and cocktails.
Sun-Thu 5:30pm-10:00pm (bar until 10:30pm); Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11:00pm (bar until 11:30pm)

Omakase, A5 Wagyu
New-style Japanese fine-dining room inside Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, pairing pristine sushi and seafood with rare Japanese Wagyu, sake, and a Wine Spectator-recognized cellar.
Sun-Thu 6:00 PM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 6:00 PM-11:30 PM; hours may change on show nights
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