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Katsuya South Beach
SushiSushiJapanese FusionRobataSouth BeachSLS HotelPhilippe Starck Design
An icon of Japanese cuisine in Miami Beach: Chef Katsuya Uechi (Okinawa) brings contemporary sushi classics to the legendary SLS Hotel.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- South Beach
- Since
- 2012
- Chef
- Katsuya Uechi
- Owner
- sbe Entertainment Group
Plate № 18
About
Katsuya South Beach opened in 2012 at SLS Hotel South Beach as part of the concept created by Chef Katsuya Uechi, who grew up in Okinawa and set a new standard for Japanese-inspired cuisine in America. Designed by Philippe Starck, the restaurant won a devoted following for its signature dishes — above all the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna and Miso Black Cod — and ranks among Miami's most recognized Japanese restaurants. In 2025 the location closed temporarily; a reopening has not been ruled out.
Neighborhood & visiting
Katsuya South Beach sits in South Beach, 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.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Okinawa-born Chef Katsuya Uechi — inventor of the Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna
- Spectacular Philippe Starck interior inside the SLS Hotel
- Over a decade as Miami's most celebrated Japanese fine-casual restaurant
Reported temporarily closed as of May/July 2025 (Yelp: TEMP. CLOSED). No confirmed reopening date as of April 2026.
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Frequently asked
About Katsuya South Beach
- Is Katsuya South Beach an authentic sushi restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Katsuya South Beach is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for sushi in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Katsuya South Beach located?
- Katsuya South Beach is located at 1701 Collins Ave, Suite 200, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Miami, USA in the South Beach neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Katsuya South Beach?
- Katsuya South Beach 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 Katsuya South Beach?
- Katsuya South Beach sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for sushi of this format in Miami.
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