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Mikan Japanese Restaurant
JapaneseSushiJapanese Comfort FoodTeishoku
Mikan Japanese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine under the ownership of Tokunoshima-born Chef Seiji Ikemizu since 1996. A neighborhood institution known for fresh sushi, katsu curry, teishoku bento sets, and a genuinely Japanese-kitchen ethos, Mikan is regarded by locals as the most authentic Japanese dining option in the Pembroke Pines area.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- Pembroke Pines, Broward County
- Since
- 1996
- Chef
- Seiji Ikemizu
- Owner
- Seiji 'Ike' Ikemizu
Plate № 32
About
Mikan Japanese Restaurant traces its origins to downtown Miami in 1996, when Seiji 'Ike' Ikemizu — born and raised in Tokunoshima, Japan, with formative kitchen experience in Tokyo hotel restaurants — opened his first South Florida location. After 18 years in downtown Miami, Ikemizu relocated Mikan to its current Pembroke Pines home at 12502 Pines Blvd, where the restaurant has continued as a beloved community anchor. The menu is built around handmade sushi and sashimi, teishoku-style bento lunch sets, katsu curry, pork yaki soba, and an array of traditional Japanese small plates. TripAdvisor reviewers consistently note: 'Authentic Japanese food, cooked by real Japanese. Not cooked by other nationality.' The simple, elegant space and attentive service reflect Ikemizu's Tokyo hotel training and pride in his craft.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Chef Seiji Ikemizu's background — born in Tokunoshima, trained in Tokyo hotel kitchens — delivers a level of Japanese authenticity rarely found in suburban South Florida.
- Teishoku bento lunch sets, available Tuesday through Sunday until 3 PM, provide one of the best-value authentic Japanese lunch experiences in Broward County.
- Katsu curry, pork yaki soba, and hand-roll menus reflect a genuine Japanese home-cooking tradition that most South Florida Japanese restaurants overlook.
- Nearly 30 years of unbroken Japanese ownership at the same concept is a record of sustained quality that speaks louder than any single review.
Closed on Mondays. Reservations recommended for parties of 5 or more. Lunch specials run Tuesday through Sunday until 3 PM. — Format: Izakaya. Authenticity: Chef-owner Seiji 'Ike' Ikemizu was born and raised in Tokunoshima, Japan, managed Tokyo hotel restaurants before moving to South Florida, and has operated Mikan under continuous Japanese ownership since 1996.
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