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Ikigai Sushi Bar

JapaneseSushiOmakaseFine DiningLatin-Japanese

Ikigai Sushi Bar opened in March 2025 at Brickell Key, bringing Chef Ignacio Carmona's 30-plus years of Japan-trained sushi mastery to a sleek 80-seat venue. Grupo Ikigai's U.S. debut offers both structured omakase experiences and à la carte dining seven days a week.

Price
¥¥¥¥
Area
Brickell Key, Miami
Since
2025
Chef
Ignacio Carmona
Owner
Juan José Xacur / Grupo Ikigai
Ikigai Sushi Bar — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Brickell Key, Miami
Plate № 06
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About
Ikigai Sushi Bar is the U.S. debut of Mexico-based Grupo Ikigai, helmed by founder Juan José Xacur, and represents a significant import of Mexican Japanese cuisine excellence to Miami. Chef Ignacio Carmona, who trained extensively in Japan and went on to build a portfolio of Japanese restaurants in Mexico's Top 100 rankings, brings three decades of refined sushi expertise to the 80-seat Brickell Key venue. The menu spans hamachi serrano sashimi, tiradito-inflected raw preparations, nigiri made with Japan-sourced fish, and a full omakase offering for those who prefer the chef's direction. Opening in March 2025 and immediately dubbed 'Brickell Key's Best Kept Secret' by local press, Ikigai fills a gap as a serious Japanese option on the island that also serves lunch — a genuine rarity at this level.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ikigai Sushi Bar sits in Brickell Key, Miami, one of Miami's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Chef Carmona's 30-plus years of Japan training and Mexico Top 100 accolades make him one of Miami's most credentialed sushi chefs.
  • Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner — a genuinely rare convenience at this quality level.
  • Two-hour free parking validation removes the logistical friction of visiting Brickell Key.
  • Latin-Japanese flavor sensibility (tiradito, serrano accents) distinguishes Ikigai from Miami's more classical sushi bars.

Two-hour free parking validation on site. Reservations available via OpenTable. Omakase experiences require advance booking. — Format: Sushi bar & dining room. Authenticity: Chef Ignacio Carmona trained in Japan for over 30 years and led Japanese restaurants ranked in Mexico's Top 100 before opening Ikigai as Grupo Ikigai's U.S. flagship at Brickell Key.

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Frequently asked

About Ikigai Sushi Bar

Is Ikigai Sushi Bar an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
Yes — Ikigai Sushi Bar 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 Ikigai Sushi Bar located?
Ikigai Sushi Bar is located at 615 Brickell Key Dr, Miami, FL 33131, Miami, USA in the Brickell Key, Miami neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ikigai Sushi Bar?
Ikigai Sushi Bar accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Ikigai Sushi Bar?
Ikigai Sushi Bar sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.
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