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Mottai

JapaneseSushiNigiriModern JapaneseFine Dining

Mottai opened in February 2026 at The Plaza Coral Gables, anchored by Japanese sushi chef Hiroshi Shintaku, a veteran of Makoto Bal Harbour and Hiyakawa Wynwood. Brazilian group Attivo's first US restaurant concept seats 150 in an elegant marble-and-velvet dining room.

Price
¥¥¥
Area
Coral Gables, Miami
Since
2026
Chef
Hiroshi Shintaku
Owner
Attivo Group (Brazil)
Mottai — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Coral Gables, Miami
Plate № 24
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About
Mottai is the debut US venture of Brazil's Attivo Group, which built its reputation on the São Paulo dining scene before bringing refined Japanese cuisine to Coral Gables in February 2026. The 150-seat restaurant pairs an elegant interior — marble tables, blue velvet seating, white crane wall art — with a sushi counter led by Japanese chef Hiroshi Shintaku, who trained at Makoto (Bal Harbour) and Hiyakawa (Wynwood), two of Miami's most revered Japanese establishments. The menu balances a la carte nigiri and hot plates from the kitchen, spanning lunch through late-night dinner. Reservations are accepted via OpenTable, and the restaurant quickly became a talking point for Coral Gables' food-savvy residents.
Neighborhood & visiting

Mottai sits in Coral Gables, 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 Hiroshi Shintaku comes directly from Makoto and Hiyakawa — Miami's two highest-regarded Japanese fine-dining kitchens.
  • One of the few serious Japanese restaurants to offer both weekday lunch and dinner in Coral Gables.
  • The 150-seat design-forward space is the most visually striking new Japanese restaurant to open in Miami in 2026.
  • The Attivo Group's decades of premium hospitality experience guarantee exceptional service levels from day one.

Reserve via OpenTable. Closed Sundays. The sushi counter seats are limited — book in advance for the best experience. — Format: Sushi counter & dining room. Authenticity: Head sushi chef Hiroshi Shintaku (Japanese) trained at Makoto Bal Harbour and Hiyakawa Wynwood — Miami's two most celebrated Japanese fine-dining institutions — before leading Mottai's chef's counter.

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Frequently asked

About Mottai

Is Mottai an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
Yes — Mottai 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 Mottai located?
Mottai is located at 2881 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134, Miami, USA in the Coral Gables, Miami neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Mottai?
Mottai accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Mottai?
Mottai sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.
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