Is Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?

Yes — Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami 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 Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami located?

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami is located at 3540 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, Miami, USA in the Coconut Grove, Miami neighborhood.

Do I need a reservation at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami?

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.

What is the price range at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami?

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.

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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami

JapaneseOmakaseEdomaeOmakase Counter

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami in Coconut Grove is a Michelin-adjacent omakase counter where Japan-trained Chef Phillip Frankland Lee presents a 17-course progression of Edomae-style nigiri and creative preparations anchored by Japan-sourced fish and a sake pairing program. Three intimate seatings per evening make it one of the most exclusive Japanese dining experiences in Miami.

Price: ¥¥¥¥
Area: Coconut Grove, Miami
Since: 2022
Chef: Phillip Frankland Lee

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About

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami operates from a tucked-away counter in Coconut Grove, bringing the Michelin-starred omakase concept that Chef Phillip Frankland Lee developed in California to South Florida. Lee trained extensively in Japan, where he studied classical Edomae sushi technique before layering in his own creative approach — bone marrow and eel preparations, smoked fish techniques, and playful sake pairings that draw on both Japanese tradition and modern gastronomy. The Miami counter, now at 3540 Main Highway, serves three seatings per evening of a roughly 17-course progression, presented in a speakeasy-adjacent atmosphere. While Lee is American-born, his Japan training and Japan-exclusive ingredient sourcing meet the standard of authenticity that Japanese culinary purists recognize.

Neighborhood & visiting

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami sits in Coconut Grove, 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

One of the most technically accomplished omakase experiences in Miami, backed by a Michelin-starred track record from the chef's California restaurants.
Japan-sourced fish, including seasonal specialties rarely available elsewhere in Miami, forms the foundation of every tasting menu iteration.
The intimate speakeasy atmosphere and three-seating format create a private dining experience unlike any other Japanese restaurant in Coconut Grove.
The sake pairing program, built around rare Japanese imports, provides one of the most educational Japanese beverage experiences available in South Florida.

Reservations required and released one month in advance via SevenRooms. All courses paid at time of booking. Valet parking available on Main Highway. — Format: Omakase counter. Authenticity: Chef Phillip Frankland Lee trained in Japan and earned Michelin stars for his omakase format in California; the Miami restaurant uses Japan-sourced fish, traditional Edomae rice preparation, and a Japan-centric sake pairing program.

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About Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami

Is Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?: Yes — Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami 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 Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami located?: Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami is located at 3540 Main Hwy, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, Miami, USA in the Coconut Grove, Miami neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami?: Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
What is the price range at Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami?: Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.

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