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Wabi Sabi Miami
DonburiDonburiSushiMiMoJapanese-led kitchenAPM GroupUpper Eastside
The original on 79th Street MiMo: Wabi Sabi pairs purist sushi craftsmanship with elegant Japanese rice bowls — soon to be renamed Midorie.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- MiMo
- Since
- 2018
- Chef
- Masayuki Komatsu
- Owner
- Alvaro Perez Miranda & Masayuki Komatsu
Plate № 59
About
Wabi Sabi Miami opened in 2018, when restaurateur Alvaro Perez Miranda launched the first outpost of what would become the APM Restaurant Group on NE 79th Street — from the very beginning, in close collaboration with Japanese sushi master Masayuki Komatsu, who is also a key presence at Ogawa Miami. The concept — purist donburi, high-quality sushi rolls, and chirashi bowls — quickly built a loyal following and laid the foundation for all subsequent APM concepts. As of July 2025, the restaurant operates under the name Midorie 79th to unify the brand family.
Neighborhood & visiting
Wabi Sabi Miami sits in MiMo, 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 donburi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Birthplace of the award-winning APM Restaurant Group
- Japanese sushi master Masayuki Komatsu behind the counter
- Simple, high-quality donburi at honest prices
- No corkage fee — BYOB welcome
Wabi Sabi has been renamed Midorie 79th as of July 2025. Open Tue–Sat; closed Sunday and Monday. — Authenticity: Japanese-led kitchen
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Frequently asked
About Wabi Sabi Miami
- Is Wabi Sabi Miami an authentic donburi restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Wabi Sabi Miami is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for donburi in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused donburi format.
- Where is Wabi Sabi Miami located?
- Wabi Sabi Miami is located at 851 NE 79th St, Miami, FL 33138, Miami, USA in the MiMo neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Wabi Sabi Miami?
- Wabi Sabi Miami does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular donburi restaurants in Miami we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Wabi Sabi Miami?
- Wabi Sabi Miami sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for donburi of this format in Miami.
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