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Matsuri

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Since 1988, the Japanese original on Bird Road: Matsuri serves rare izakaya classics such as ankimo, nama uni, and maguro natto at fair prices — Japanese-owned and operated for decades.

Price
¥¥
Area
Bird Road
Since
1988
Matsuri — authentic izakaya restaurant in Miami, Bird Road
Plate № 47
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About
Matsuri has been one of Miami's oldest Japanese restaurants since 1988 and stands as the benchmark for authentic izakaya cuisine in South Florida. Tucked inside a modest strip mall on Bird Road just west of Coral Gables, the Japanese-operated restaurant offers an extensive menu of classics — fresh sashimi, toro, ankimo monkfish liver, and nama uni, delicacies that are difficult to find anywhere else in Miami. The multiple award-winning restaurant (Miami New Times Best Japanese 2003, 2012, 2025) has cultivated a devoted regular following over the decades who prize its Japanese authenticity and consistently fair prices.
Neighborhood & visiting

Matsuri sits in Bird Road, 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 izakaya restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Since 1988 — Miami's oldest authentic izakaya
  • Rare delicacies: ankimo, nama uni, toro
  • Multiple award winner (Miami New Times Best Japanese)
  • Japanese-language daily specials board for regulars

No English menu required — the Japanese-language specials board is a local institution. Long waits without a reservation are possible.

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Frequently asked

About Matsuri

Is Matsuri an authentic izakaya restaurant in Miami?
Yes — Matsuri is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
Where is Matsuri located?
Matsuri is located at 5759 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 33155, Miami, USA in the Bird Road neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Matsuri?
Matsuri does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Miami we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Matsuri?
Matsuri sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Miami.
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