Ceviche DOZO
Ceviche DOZO is Hollywood's standout Japanese bistro, owned and operated by Japanese chef Harumi Mattiacci, who trained in Japan and London. The Miami Herald noted it as exceptionally rare — a South Florida Japanese restaurant run by a Japanese woman chef — and celebrated for its Japanese-technique-forward ceviches, sushi, and rice bowls made from 100% natural, fresh ingredients.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Hollywood, Broward County
- Chef
- Harumi Mattiacci
Ceviche DOZO sits in Hollywood, Broward County, 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 donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
- Chef Harumi Mattiacci's Japanese training and the Miami Herald's recognition of her unique status as one of South Florida's only Japanese women chef-owners make Ceviche DOZO a genuinely exceptional dining destination.
- The 100% natural ingredients policy and handcrafted preparation of every dish reflect a Japanese culinary philosophy of respect for ingredients rarely seen in South Florida casual dining.
- Ceviche DOZO's menu — spanning yakitori, okonomiyaki, sushi rolls, and Japanese-influenced ceviches — is one of the most creatively distinctive in Broward County.
- Affordable prices (appetizers under $20, bowls under $25) make this one of the best value authentic Japanese culinary experiences in South Florida.
Closed Sunday and Monday. A small, chef-operated restaurant with limited seating — reservations strongly recommended. The menu changes regularly based on Harumi's inspiration and ingredient availability. — Format: Izakaya. Authenticity: Chef-owner Harumi Mattiacci is Japanese, born and trained in Japan and London, and one of only a handful of Japanese women running her own restaurant in South Florida — acclaimed by the Miami Herald for bringing an authentically Japanese culinary hand to the ceviche-and-sushi bistro format.
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About Ceviche DOZO
- Is Ceviche DOZO an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Ceviche DOZO 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 donburi format.
- Where is Ceviche DOZO located?
- Ceviche DOZO is located at 5715 Hollywood Blvd #A, Hollywood, FL 33021, Miami, USA in the Hollywood, Broward County neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Ceviche DOZO?
- Ceviche DOZO does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Miami we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Ceviche DOZO?
- Ceviche DOZO sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.