Miami · 寿司

Authentic Sushi
in Miami.

From edomae traditions to chef-led omakase counters: precise rice, aged fish, and quiet rooms where the meal moves at the chef's pace.

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Kasumi — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

Kasumi

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Boca Raton, Palm Beach County · Sushi · counter
JapaneseSushiOmakaseWaterfrontHotel Restaurant

Kasumi occupies the waterfront of Boca Raton's Waterstone Resort & Marina, where James Beard Award-winning Chef Takashi Yagihashi's philosophy of omotenashi shapes every plate. Japanese master sushi chef Toyoji Hemmi leads the nine-seat chef's counter with fish flown in from Japan.

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Kuro at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Hollywood, Broward County

Kuro at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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Hollywood, Broward County · Sushi · counter
JapaneseSushiOmakaseHotel Japanese

Kuro is the flagship fine-dining Japanese restaurant inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, anchored by Japanese Executive Sushi Chef Tomohiro Inoue — a Morimoto protégé and former chef at Makoto Miami. The dramatic interior, pool-terrace setting, and premium Japanese wagyu and omakase sashimi menu make Kuro one of the most visited Japanese restaurants in Broward County.

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Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Coconut Grove, Miami

Sushi by Scratch Restaurants Miami

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Coconut Grove, Miami · Sushi · omakase
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.

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Takato / Oku by Takato — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Broward County

Takato / Oku by Takato

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Fort Lauderdale Beach, Broward County · Sushi · omakase
JapaneseOmakaseJapanese-Korean FusionHotel Dining

Takato at the Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach is the showcase restaurant of Japan-trained chef Taek 'Taka' Lee, who cut his South Florida teeth at Zuma Miami and Makoto. Within Takato operates Oku by Takato — a 10-seat omakase counter at $250 per guest, using Japan-imported fish and relaunched in 2025 — making it one of the most exclusive Japanese dining experiences in Broward County.

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Kazumi Modern Japanese — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Key Biscayne, Miami

Kazumi Modern Japanese

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Key Biscayne, Miami · Sushi · counter
JapaneseLatin-Japanese FusionSushiRobataIzakaya

Kazumi brings the acclaimed Latin-Japanese fusion of the Ke-uH family to Key Biscayne, where it serves as the island community's anchor for serious Japanese cuisine. Executive Chef Oscar Noborikawa, whose 14 years at Nobu Miami and fourth-generation Japanese heritage anchor the menu, crafts inventive robata and sushi that complement the island's relaxed affluence.

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Momi Market — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Brickell, Miami

Momi Market

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Brickell, Miami · Sushi · a la carte
JapaneseSushiDonburiJapanese Market

Momi Market is Brickell's standout Japanese food marketplace concept by Michelin-trained Chef Takashi Terashima, who trained for decades under Japanese masters in Amsterdam and Bangkok before arriving in Miami. Japan-sourced fish — including Hokkaido uni, kinmedai, and seasonal scallops — drives a concise menu of don bowls, sashimi, and handmade sushi rolls.

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Mottai — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Coral Gables, Miami

Mottai

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Coral Gables, Miami · Sushi · counter
JapaneseSushiNigiriModern JapaneseFine Dining

Mottai opened in February 2026 at The Plaza Coral Gables, anchored by Japanese sushi chef Hiroshi Shintaku, a veteran of Makoto Bal Harbour and Hiyakawa Wynwood. Brazilian group Attivo's first US restaurant concept seats 150 in an elegant marble-and-velvet dining room.

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Sushi by Bou Wynwood — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Wynwood, Miami

Sushi by Bou Wynwood

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Wynwood, Miami · Sushi · omakase
JapaneseOmakaseSushiSpeakeasy

Sushi by Bou Wynwood is a 14-seat omakase counter inside the Arlo Hotel's Higher Ground cocktail lounge, combining Japan-trained Chef David Bouhadana's sushi craftsmanship with a hip-hop-soundtracked speakeasy atmosphere. With 12-course menus from $65 and 17-course from $125, it is the most accessible omakase format in Miami.

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Asaka Japanese Restaurant — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Aventura

Asaka Japanese Restaurant

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Aventura · Sushi · a la carte
JapaneseSushiWashokuKappou

Asaka Japanese Restaurant has anchored Aventura's Japanese dining scene since 1994 under the stewardship of Osaka-born Chef Koji Ando, a practitioner of the traditional Kansai Washoku-Kappou culinary tradition. Over four decades in Florida, Ando has built one of the most respected Japanese-owned restaurants in South Florida, built on authentic technique and consistent quality.

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Mikan Japanese Restaurant — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Pembroke Pines, Broward County

Mikan Japanese Restaurant

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Pembroke Pines, Broward County · Sushi · a la carte
JapaneseSushiJapanese Comfort FoodTeishoku

Mikan Japanese Restaurant in Pembroke Pines has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine under the ownership of Tokunoshima-born Chef Seiji Ikemizu since 1996. A neighborhood institution known for fresh sushi, katsu curry, teishoku bento sets, and a genuinely Japanese-kitchen ethos, Mikan is regarded by locals as the most authentic Japanese dining option in the Pembroke Pines area.

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Shibui Japanese Restaurant — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, Kendall / South Miami

Shibui Japanese Restaurant

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Kendall / South Miami · Sushi · a la carte
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.

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Sushi Erika — authentic japanese restaurant in Miami, North Bay Village, Miami

Sushi Erika

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North Bay Village, Miami · Sushi · counter
JapaneseSushiSashimiFamily Legacy

Sushi Erika is North Bay Village's celebrated lunch-only sushiya run by Erika Michio, daughter of the late Japanese master Michio Kushi. A deeply personal continuation of her father's legacy, the tiny counter consistently draws lines for impeccably fresh fish, handmade rolls, and a menu built on Japanese technique and quality ingredients.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

What makes sushi in Miami authentic?
From edomae traditions to chef-led omakase counters: precise rice, aged fish, and quiet rooms where the meal moves at the chef's pace. In Miami, we apply the same standard: chefs trained in the discipline, ingredients and technique consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi-first format rather than a mixed menu.
How do you define authenticity?
Washoku Guide defines authenticity by the kitchen's grounding in Japanese culinary tradition: trained chefs (often in Japan), techniques and ingredients consistent with Japanese practice, a focused menu rather than a pan-Asian one, and a coherent dining format (sushi-ya, ramen-ya, izakaya, kaiseki, etc.). We weigh these signals together — no single factor decides.
Do you require Japanese ownership?
No. Japanese ownership is one positive signal, but it is not required. We also recognise restaurants with Japanese-led kitchens or non-Japanese chefs who have trained extensively in Japan and apply traditional techniques with discipline. What matters is the cooking, not the passport.
How are restaurants selected?
Each entry is researched and chosen by Washoku Guide editors — not voted in, not paid for, and not algorithmically ranked. We read kitchen biographies, study menus, talk to people in the industry, and visit when possible. Restaurants pay nothing to be listed.
Are the listings ranked?
No. Washoku Guide is a curated guide, not a ranking. Order on a city page is editorial and may change as the guide evolves; it does not imply that #1 is better than #5. Every listed restaurant has met our authenticity bar.
Are these the only authentic sushi restaurants in Miami?
These are the ones Washoku Guide has researched and stands behind today. The guide grows over time; if you know an authentic sushi restaurant in Miami we should consider, please get in touch.