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Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market

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Sushi Chef is Miami's most beloved authentic Japanese neighborhood restaurant, quietly anchoring Coral Way since 1991 under Japanese chef-owner Fusao Enomoto. The no-frills setting belies serious craftsmanship — expect pristine sashimi, traditional noodles, and a sushi boat for four.

Price
¥¥
Area
Coral Way, Miami
Since
1991
Chef
Fusao Enomoto
Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Coral Way, Miami
Plate № 34
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About
Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market has been feeding Miami since 1991, making it one of the city's longest-surviving Japanese restaurants — a remarkable feat in a town notorious for short restaurant lifespans. Chef-owner Fusao Enomoto, who first opened a Japanese restaurant in Caracas in the 1970s before settling on Coral Way, remains present behind the sushi bar most days and evenings. The menu extends well beyond standard sushi-bar fare into gyoza, udon and soba noodles, bento box lunches, and an enormous 78-piece sushi boat for groups. An adjacent Japanese market sells pantry staples, adding community utility to the culinary mission. Reviews spanning three decades consistently cite the restaurant as among Miami's most authentically Japanese experiences.
Neighborhood & visiting

Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market sits in Coral Way, 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
  • Over 34 years of uninterrupted Japanese ownership by Chef Fusao Enomoto, Miami's most veteran sushiya.
  • The expansive menu covers traditional noodles, gyoza, and bento boxes alongside expertly cut sashimi.
  • An attached Japanese market allows guests to take home authentic ingredients after their meal.
  • Coral Way location and moderate prices make it the best-value authentic Japanese experience in Miami proper.

No reservations needed for regular seating; cash and card accepted. Lunch specials from 11:00-16:00 are exceptional value at around $11. — Format: Sushi bar & dining room. Authenticity: Chef-owner Fusao Enomoto (Japanese) has operated this Coral Way institution since 1991, present daily at the sushi bar after pioneering Japanese cuisine in Caracas, Venezuela in the 1970s.

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Frequently asked

About Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market

Is Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market an authentic japanese restaurant in Miami?
Yes — Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market 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 Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market located?
Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market is located at 3100 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145, Miami, USA in the Coral Way, Miami neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market?
Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market 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 Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market?
Sushi Chef Japanese Restaurant & Market sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Miami.
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