Where to Find the Best Sushi In Miami

There’s no shortage of excellent sushi restaurants in Greater Miami and Miami Beach. Whether you’re on the hunt for delicate nigiri, classic hand rolls or a front-row seat to an omakase experience where the fish from Japan arrived this morning, you’re in for a treat. Discover some of the best sushi in Miami with our vetted guide.

Shingo

Tucked inside Coral Gables’ historic La Palma Building, Shingo is a MICHELIN-starred, 14-seat omakase by chef Shingo Akikuni. Here, seasonal ingredients are sourced locally in Florida, and premium fish selections arrive daily from Japan.

The immersive, 18-course meal changes throughout the year, with past bites ranging from uni and ikura rice bowls to fatty tuna and tataki nigiri along with matcha cheesecake for dessert.

Miss Crispy Rice

Located on Ponce de Leon in Coral Gables, Miss Crispy Rice specializes in nigiri, hand rolls, crispy rice and omakase, using ingredients flown in from Tokyo’s fish markets. Omakases start with an 8-course lunch special and go up to 16 courses for dinner.

The menu reworks classics, like The Brad Kilgore, which bundles pork belly, fatty tuna and caviar into a hand roll along with simple nigiri and izakaya sides. As the sushi restaurant’s name suggests, you should definitely order a crispy rice flight to sample five pieces ranging from truffle avocado to fatty tuna.

Hiyakawa

Kikubari, the Japanese spirit of selfless hospitality, defines this architecturally forward sushi restaurant in Wynwood. Inspired by the sushi dens of Tokyo’s Ginza district, Hiyakawa shows off its minimalist take on sushi set against a backdrop of owner Álvaro Perez Miranda’s collection of modern art and antiques.

Enjoy an à la carte menu or go for the omakase, with options like sweet shrimp, Japanese horse mackerel and Japanese sea scallop. Every bite pairs well with a crisp glass of sake.

Omakai

Omakai has built a following with its approachable take on omakase, offered across three tasting tiers. There’s the Oma, Oma Deluxe and The Omakai Experience, which is a 9-course tasting menu for $75.

Aside from the fresh fish and seasonal ingredients, Omakai's biggest draw is its reach across town, with locations in Coconut Grove, Wynwood, Doral and Aventura, plus sister hand roll locations in Downtown Miami and Brickell. There’s even a new OmaKids menu so you can bring the little ones along.

Our recommendation? Stop by for happy hour Monday through Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for $6 nigiri and hand rolls.

Mr. Omakase

Downtown Miami’s Mr. Omakase is a casual favorite for sushi lovers who seek a mix of textures and flavors. Guests can choose from three options, including a 10-course, 14-course or 18-course meal that features all of your favorites, like a starter of the day and seasonal appetizer to a chef’s selection of nigiri and dessert – plus a few other surprises.

You can also build a meal from a rotating à la carte menu of sashimi and sushi featuring fatty tuna nigiri and spicy scallop hand rolls. When you order a glass of sake from the restaurant’s extensive menu, you’ll have the option to pick a handmade glass to drink from.

Blue Ribbon 

If you’re craving sushi while in South Beach, head to Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill. It’s located inside The Plymouth hotel and has all the Art Deco charm you’d expect from the historic gem. Grab a seat on the leafy patio and settle in.

The menu spans both ends of the spectrum, from ultra-high-end omakase to budget-friendly classics like fresh sashimi and rolls packed with flavorful cuts of fish. If you’re dining with a group, order one of the deluxe platters. There are several hot dishes on the menu to complement your meal, like Japanese short ribs and the famous Blue Ribbon fried chicken.

Uchi

Meaning “home” in Japanese, Uchi won the hearts of curious diners when it first opened in Wynwood in 2021. James Beard Award-winning chef Tyson Cole is behind the restaurant’s nontraditional approach to Japanese cuisine, with a kitchen team unafraid to experiment with new flavors.

Options abound, from creative nigiri and sashimi to “cool” and “hot” tasting plates, seasonal specials and omakases. The 10-course daily tasting menu is the way to go to sample a range of plates from the chef, each with its own inventive twist. A meal could start with the Uchi salad with edamame-jalapeño puree and transition to blue crab gunkan with brown butter and crispy leeks, followed by A5 wagyu tartare with sesame relish and cured egg yolk.

Hiden

True to its name, Hiden is tucked away in Wynwood’s graffiti-clad neighborhood behind a popular taco stand that you can only access with a time-sensitive passcode. The small and upscale 8-seat counter has earned a MICHELIN star for its rotating menu of fresh fish flown in daily from Japan, with a fresh surprise on the plate each night.

The seasonally driven menu features 8 to 10 hot and cold dishes, sushi and dessert. Elevate each course with a thoughtfully curated selection of premium wines and sake.

Pari Pari

Chef Yasu Tanaka’s Pari Pari in Wynwood puts a playful spin on the modern hand roll bar. The setting is laid-back and stylish, with a sleek, 25-seat wraparound counter that puts diners within arm’s reach of the chefs at work.

Choose from three pre-set menus or build your own hand roll adventure. Chef’s favorites include the hamachi jalapeño, hamachi chimichurri and uni wagyu, which are even tastier when dipped in one of the house sauces. Pari Pari works just as well for a quick lunch as a fun date night.

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