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Shibui Japanese Restaurant

JapaneseSushiSashimiJapanese-Peruvian Nikkei

Shibui Japanese Restaurant has been a South Miami landmark since 1981, blending traditional Japanese techniques with South American Nikkei influences under Japanese-heritage family ownership. Tatami seating, fresh sashimi, and a kitchen philosophy rooted in both Tokyo and Peru distinguish Shibui from every other sushi restaurant in Miami.

Price
¥¥
Area
Kendall / South Miami
Since
1981
Owner
Shibui Inc.
Shibui Japanese Restaurant — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Kendall / South Miami
Plate № 33
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About
Opened in 1981, Shibui Japanese Restaurant in Kendall is one of the oldest continuously operating Japanese restaurants in South Florida. The family-owned establishment is helmed by an owner with roots in both Japan and Peru, whose culinary background bridges two great fish cultures: Japanese Washoku precision and Peruvian Nikkei boldness. The result is a menu that encompasses beautifully prepared sashimi and nigiri alongside Peruvian-influenced ceviches and tataki, housed in a warm space with both regular and tatami-style seating — a rare feature in Miami. The kitchen prides itself on consistent freshness, sourcing high-quality seafood daily, and the hamachi kama and spicy crunchy dragon roll have become signature dishes celebrated by long-time regulars. Four decades of operation have produced a loyal multi-generational clientele.
Neighborhood & visiting

Shibui Japanese Restaurant sits in Kendall / South Miami, 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
  • One of the oldest Japanese restaurants in Miami, with over 40 years of family ownership, Shibui delivers a consistency of quality that few newer establishments can match.
  • Tatami-style seating provides one of the most authentically Japanese dining environments available in the Miami metro area.
  • The unique Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei menu identity — combining Japanese sashimi precision with South American ingredient boldness — is not replicated anywhere else in Kendall or South Miami.
  • Approachable pricing makes Shibui an exceptional value for the caliber of fish sourcing and kitchen skill on display.

Reservations recommended for weekend dinners. The upstairs tatami room accommodates groups and is available on request. — Format: Izakaya. Authenticity: Family-owned since 1981 by a Japanese-heritage owner who lived extensively in Japan and Peru; the kitchen brings over 40 years of traditional Japanese dining to South Miami including tatami seating, sukiyaki, and a Japanese-Peruvian Nikkei fusion identity unique in Miami.

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Frequently asked

About Shibui Japanese Restaurant

Is Shibui Japanese Restaurant an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
Yes — Shibui Japanese Restaurant 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 Shibui Japanese Restaurant located?
Shibui Japanese Restaurant is located at 10139 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33173, Miami, USA in the Kendall / South Miami neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Shibui Japanese Restaurant?
Shibui Japanese Restaurant 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 Shibui Japanese Restaurant?
Shibui Japanese Restaurant sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.
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