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Yakko Bistro
IzakayaIzakayaYakitoriSushiLate NightNorth Miami BeachJapanese-owned
Chef Hiro's return: Yakko Bistro unites decades of Japanese izakaya tradition with a laid-back atmosphere and late-night hours in North Miami Beach.
- Price
- ¥¥
- Area
- North Miami Beach
- Since
- 2023
- Chef
- Hiroshi Shigetomi
Plate № 51
About
Yakko Bistro marks the return of Chef Hiroshi Shigetomi, the Japan-born founder of the legendary Yakko-San, which he first opened in Miami in 1983. At his original W Dixie Hwy location — fully renovated and reopened in 2023 — Shigetomi serves classic Japanese izakaya cooking: fresh sashimi, yakitori, hand-rolled noodles, and seasonal catches from the Atlantic. The Japanese ownership and Shigetomi's unyielding commitment to quality and authenticity make this bistro the go-to destination for South Florida's food-industry insiders.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Decades of izakaya expertise from Chef Hiro
- Fresh Atlantic fish, processed daily
- Late-night hours — ideal for industry insiders
- Original location, fully renovated
Yakko Bistro is the successor brand to Hiro's Yakko-San (founded c. 2000), which Shigetomi had sold in the interim.
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Frequently asked
About Yakko Bistro
- Is Yakko Bistro an authentic izakaya restaurant in Miami?
- Yes — Yakko Bistro is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for izakaya in Miami: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused izakaya format.
- Where is Yakko Bistro located?
- Yakko Bistro is located at 17040 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160, Miami, USA in the North Miami Beach neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Yakko Bistro?
- Yakko Bistro does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular izakaya restaurants in Miami we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Yakko Bistro?
- Yakko Bistro sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for izakaya of this format in Miami.
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