Asaka Japanese Restaurant
Asaka Japanese Restaurant has anchored Aventura's Japanese dining scene since 1994 under the stewardship of Osaka-born Chef Koji Ando, a practitioner of the traditional Kansai Washoku-Kappou culinary tradition. Over four decades in Florida, Ando has built one of the most respected Japanese-owned restaurants in South Florida, built on authentic technique and consistent quality.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Aventura
- Since
- 1994
- Chef
- Koji Ando
Asaka Japanese Restaurant sits in Aventura, one of Miami's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
- Chef Koji Ando's Osaka Kansai Washoku-Kappou background brings one of Japan's most revered regional culinary traditions to Aventura — a rarity in South Florida.
- Over 30 years of unbroken Japanese ownership in the same location is a testament to Asaka's quality and the loyalty of its multi-generational customer base.
- Valet parking, a full sake menu, and a spacious dining room make Asaka one of the most comfortable and complete Japanese restaurant experiences in Aventura.
- Toro and premium sashimi preparations, priced accessibly at $8-$14 per piece, make Japan-quality fish sourcing available to diners at any budget.
Valet parking available at dinner. Reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings. — Format: Izakaya. Authenticity: Chef-owner Koji Ando is from Osaka, Japan, and trained in the Kansai Washoku-Kappou tradition; he has operated Asaka continuously since 1994, making it one of the longest-running Japanese-chef-owned restaurants in South Florida.
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About Asaka Japanese Restaurant
- Is Asaka Japanese Restaurant an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Asaka Japanese Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Asaka Japanese Restaurant located?
- Asaka Japanese Restaurant is located at 20355 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, Miami, USA in the Aventura neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Asaka Japanese Restaurant?
- Asaka Japanese Restaurant does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular sushi restaurants in Miami we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Asaka Japanese Restaurant?
- Asaka Japanese Restaurant sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.