Top Best Japanese Restaurants in Kendall West

"When it comes to Japanese restaurants and food, the first thing that pops into most people’s heads is sushi. However, there’s plenty of frying, grilling, steaming, and simmering going on in Japanese kitchens as well!. Think soy-marinated fish fillets, udon, ramen, yakitori, and sukiyaki, teriyaki— the list of distinctive, mouthwatering dishes from the “Land of the Rising Sun” can go on and on!"

"This New York City import boasts a “hidden” sushi counter inside its main restaurant, which serves omakase using local and imported seafood from the top fish markets in Japan. Wash it back with one of the 40 imported whiskeys on hand. Keep an eye on its social media channels for announcements about a wide variety of interesting collaboration dinners with local chefs and purveyors."

"Bars Lounges Allapattah. Watr owns its stunning view of the ocean with a Peruvian-inspired rooftop restaurant and bar decked in reclaimed wood. The soundtrack is more akin to breaking waves than the usual club bangers you hear in these parts."

"The wooden bar and Polynesian inspired rooftop make water a must-visit place to come. Enjoy great nightlife that you usually don’t get in the usual clubs because the soundtrack is fantastic. The stunning ocean view, drinks, and Zen vibes will also let you feel that you are in a spa."

"Watr at the 1 Rooftop Miami is the perfect place to go to dazzle a date or have a memorable evening with friends. You can float 18 stories above the city and enjoy 360-degree views..."

"This Japanese-Peruvian restaurant first got its start inside the former St. Roch Market in 2018, but has since grown into a new larger space that’s all its own in the across the way in the Miami Design District’s Palm Court. Led by a brother, sister, and father team lovingly referred to a the “Chang Gang,” Itamae combines their Peruvian heritage with Japanese classics. Think a curated selection of specialty maki and vegan rolls, sashimi, rice bowls, alongside tiradito and ceviches, using ingredients like leche de tigre, fresh fish, and local produce."

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"Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill is nestled in the historic and newly restored Plymouth Hotel in the burgeoning Mid-Beach district, just 3 blocks from the beach. The restaurant includes a spacious cocktail bar, sushi bar, indoor dining rooms and a poolside dining area. Open for dinner, starting 5...See More"

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"This aptly named omakase restaurant is literally “hidden” behind a taco shop in Wynwood. Once guests enter with a numeric code (provided when the reservation is made), they encounter an intimate, eight-seat restaurant serving up an 18-dish menu featuring small Japanese appetizers, sashimi, and nigiri, all made with seasonal ingredients brought in from Japan. The meal is paired with sake, shochu, beer, and wine to wash it down with."

"This omakase-style sushi spot in Wynwood is hidden inside Taco Stand, a Mexican restaurant, and isn’t cheap (but also isn’t incredibly pricey) at $170 a pop. Diners must make a reservation and are sent a code for entry to a secret door on the evening of their reservation. There are two seatings at Hiden Tuesday through Saturday (7 p.m. and 10 p.m.), and the restaurant fits eight people comfortably for an intimate evening."

"Tucked inside the Taco Stand in Wynwood is this elegant dining room behind a secret door.Hiden quickly outgrew its “secret” status thanks to a ridiculously tasty 16-course tasting menu (think freshly steamed rice, aged fish and baked oysters)."

"Head to this Doral spot if your offspring are fans of sushi and tempura or if you're still trying to persuade them to try it. They'll get crayons to color a paper build-your-own bento box menu, which lists options such as grilled chicken thigh ($9), whitefish tempura with Japanese tartar sauce ($11), skirt steak with. koji and potato salad ($11), and chicken breast"

"Inspired by traditional izakayas, Dragonfly features a bevy of Japanese comfort food dishes like Japanese seafood pancakes with shrimp, octopus, and squid; garlic blue crab fried rice; neck-to-tail chicken tasting menu; and plenty of seafood and traditional sushi rolls."

"Dragonfly offers a true catch-to-consumption experience featuring the freshest fish you can find in Miami. It is actually located behind a working fish market where they sell local..."

"When it comes to Japanese restaurants and food, the first thing that pops into most people’s heads is sushi. However, there’s plenty of frying, grilling, steaming, and simmering going on in Japanese kitchens as well!. Think soy-marinated fish fillets, udon, ramen, yakitori, and sukiyaki, teriyaki— the list of distinctive, mouthwatering dishes from the “Land of the Rising Sun” can go on and on!"

"This New York City import boasts a “hidden” sushi counter inside its main restaurant, which serves omakase using local and imported seafood from the top fish markets in Japan. Wash it back with one of the 40 imported whiskeys on hand. Keep an eye on its social media channels for announcements about a wide variety of interesting collaboration dinners with local chefs and purveyors."

"Restaurant by day and club by night, Blue Martini Lounge is a nice sized venue that gets packed with people and gives off a cool ambience. Any night from Wednesday to Saturday you will find a party that doesn’t stop until 5am. There is usually a mixed crowd, everyone is 21+, and depending on the night, you can experience DJs spinning records from an array of genres or live music, especially latin music, which is fun to dance to late night."

"Wrapping up the list of the best clubs in Miami is Blue Martini Brickell. This club is famous for many reasons. The live performances from top artists are as epic as their cocktail menu."

"This hip hotel, overlooking Miami Beach, is more than just a place to bed down. Set in a 15-storey tower at the northern end of the Art Deco district, the members-only property is made for mingling, with a library, screening room, rooftop pool, restaurant and bar where the local glitterati rub shoulders and make plans. There are just 50 bedrooms, which allow guests access to all the facilities including the famed Cowshed spa and not-to-be-missed tequila bar."

"The famed London private members’ club’s Miami Beach outpost is found just north of South Beach in lush oceanfront digs. There are many nooks and crannies accessible only to members and hotel guests, including a library, screening room and rooftop pool, bar and restaurant. Cowshed Spa feels like a spruced-up barn, with a sultry steam room and a salon reminiscent of an old-fashioned barbershop."

"The Miami outpost of this London private members' club is found just north of South Beach in lush oceanfront digs. The property is a magnet for celebrities and the local crowd, and boasts two pools, multiple restaurants, exclusive programming and the Cowshed spa."

"Your local Hollywood Subway® Restaurant, located at 4903 Sheridan St brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked brea..."

"The location of News Cafe in Miami Beach is absolutely unbeatable, sited on the corner of 8th Ave and Ocean Drive, just steps away from the swaying palms and sandy stretch of the beach. This iconic cafe has plenty of outdoor seating so guests can enjoy people watching and feel the warm Florida sunshine, but also has some indoor seating options as well for those who wish to take advantage of the air conditioning. News Cafe is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and serves up great breakfast dishes such as eggs Benedict, omelets, classic American breakfast platters of eggs, toast, bacon or sausage, News Fries, juice, and coffee, and delicious French toast, pancakes, or waffles hot off the griddle."

"A Miami Beach standby, News Cafe offers casual outdoor dining and excellent people-watching. Situated in the Art Deco District, the cafe is located across the street from the beach. The menu is mind-boggling with dishes for every taste: seafood, steak, pasta, panini, pizza, and more."

"News Cafe is one of the places that helped define the South Beach renaissance. Originally opened in 1988 as an oasis for the ever-present production … […]"

"Restaurants Ice cream parlors Design District. Pastry chef Soraya Caraccioli-Kilgore’s playful dessert spot sells vibrant unicorn cakes, rich chocolate bark and soft-serve in unexpected flavors. Her ice cream, in varieties such as matcha and berry rhubarb, is already pretty special yet she always finds a way to kick it up a notch with add-ons like edible glitter, gold leaf, gold dust, cotton candy and fancy sprinkles—and we’re all the more grateful for it."

"Soraya Kilgore — best known as the pastry chef at restaurants like Brava and Alter — is the woman behind this palace of sweets in Miami's Design District. MadLab Creamery isn't just about the ice cream, however. This spot also entices young and old to create their own sweet-treat work of art via more than 30 toppings, including edible glitter, tufts of pink cotton candy, golden-sheet sprinkles, even a macaroon or two."