
Worth the Drive: Asian Food in South Florida
Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

Not by a star rating. By the dish you want, the night you are having, or the kitchen you are in the mood for. Every number below is real.
620 restaurants across 87 neighborhoods and 150 cuisines. Nobody pays to appear here, and nobody pays to rank.
Brickell after work, Wynwood on a Saturday, Coral Gables when it matters. Each area eats differently.
Every one names the places, says what to order, and shows how it was put together. None of them are for sale.

Six Asian restaurants north of Miami that justify the traffic, from Isan Thai in Fort Lauderdale to charcoal Korean barbecue in Lauderhill.

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Wagyu Hot Stone, Crispy Rice
Riviera Dining Group's rooftop "clubstaurant," the #1 highest-grossing independent restaurant in the U.S. ($51.1M in 2025 sales), blending Mediterranean and Japanese flavors as "MediterrAsian" cuisine.
Brunch Sun 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner Mon-Wed 6-1:30am, Thu 6pm-2am, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-2:30am, Sun 6pm-1:30am
Omakase, Seasonal Nigiri
Michelin One Star Edomae-style sushi omakase from Chef Masayuki Komatsu in a hidden Little River garden setting; opened November 2023, earned its Michelin star in March 2024.
Mon Closed; Tue-Sat 6:00pm-9:30pm; Sun Closed
Omakase, Uni Nigiri
Michelin One Star 14-seat Japanese omakase counter by Chef Shingo Akikuni (fourth-generation sushi chef from Osaka) in Coral Gables' historic La Palma Building; opened May 2023, awarded Michelin stars in both 2024 and 2025. The 850 sq ft room was built in Kyoto, disassembled, shipped to Miami, and reassembled on site.
Tue-Sat 6:00pm-11:00pm; Mon and Sun closed

Peking Duck, Dumplings
Miami's first Asian food hall, a 10,000-square-foot Wynwood venue with multiple pan-Asian vendors, two bars, nightly music, and a karaoke lounge.
Mon-Wed 12:00 PM-1:00 AM; Thu 12:00 PM-2:00 AM; Fri-Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 AM
Maguro Acevichado, Spicy Ebi Nigiri
Miami Lakes restaurant blending Japanese sushi technique with Peruvian Nikkei flavors, izakaya-style plates, and a creative cocktail program on Main Street.
Sun-Thu 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM

Hamachi Crocante, Black Cod
Three-level Brickell destination from the global Amazónico group, combining Amazonian-inspired Latin American cooking with Asian and Mediterranean influences, sushi, live music, a lounge, and rooftop.
Restaurant and lounge Sun-Wed 6:00 PM-11:30 PM, Thu-Sat 6:00 PM-12:30 AM; rooftop Sun-Wed 5:00 PM-1:00 AM, Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-3:00 AM
Pad See Ew, Pad Kee Mao
Little Havana neighborhood restaurant serving Thai curries and noodle dishes alongside sushi, lunch specials, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu and Sun 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-3:30 PM and 5:00 PM-10:30 PM

Mishima Wagyu Hanger Steak, Crab Fried Rice
Japanese dining room and bar at the Marriott Stanton South Beach, serving sushi, sashimi, robata dishes, sake, and Japanese whisky. The Den is a separate omakase concept inside the venue.
Sun-Thu 5:30 PM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; Daily happy hour 5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl, Sushi Burrito
Fast-casual pan-Asian counter in Davie's Tower Shops serving sushi, poke, bento boxes, rice and noodle bowls, and boba teas.
Mon-Tue 11:00 AM-9:30 PM; Wed-Sat 11:00 AM-10:15 PM; Sun 11:30 AM-9:30 PM
Nasi Goreng Special, Beef Rendang
Downtown Miami cafe offering uncommon Indonesian dishes alongside sushi and Japanese-influenced options in a small, casual dining room.
Mon-Sat 12:00 PM-9:30 PM; Sun closed; confirm before visiting

Whole Fried Snapper, Tom Yum Seafood
Long-running Bird Road restaurant serving Thai curries, noodles, seafood, sushi, and whole-fish specialties for lunch and dinner.
Mon-Sat lunch 11:30 AM-2:45 PM; Sun lunch 12:00 PM-2:45 PM; Sun-Thu dinner 5:00 PM-9:45 PM; Fri-Sat dinner 5:00 PM-10:45 PM

Pad Kee Mao, Khao Soi
Family-owned Homestead restaurant serving Thai and Lao dishes, sushi, curries, and noodles under the longtime slogan Where Curry Meets Jazz.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-3:00 PM and 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Spicy Hamachi Tostada, Australian Wagyu Dragon Roll
Casual sushi and seafood restaurant at CORE Link at Douglas, serving tostadas, nigiri, hand rolls, bowls, and ceviches for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Thu 11:15 AM-9:30 PM; Fri 11:15 AM-10:00 PM; Sat 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-9:30 PM

Omakase Classic Tasting, Blind Tiger Signature Experience
Intimate 26-seat Japanese speakeasy hidden behind a door inside Reunion Ktchn Bar, offering bookable omakase experiences, nigiri, sashimi, hand rolls, sake, and Japanese whisky.
Mon-Wed 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Som Tum, Pad Krapao
Westchester restaurant combining northeastern Thai Esan specialties with familiar curries, noodles, seafood, and a sushi menu.
Closed Mon; Tue-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM and 5:30 PM-9:00 PM

Crispy Rice, Bluefin Nigiri
Planned Coral Gables location of the Bondi Sushi bar group near the Shops at Merrick Park, with the brand's nigiri, rolls, crispy rice, and omakase format.
Coming soon; no opening date or location hours announced

Tatanui Roll, Doral Roll
Doral fusion sushi bar combining Japanese technique with Nikkei, Thai, and Caribbean flavors across signature rolls, poke bowls, bento boxes, and cocktails.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-12:00 AM; Happy hour Mon-Fri 4:00 PM-7:00 PM

Wagyu Beef Carpaccio, Ahi Tuna Stack
Canadian-born chef-driven restaurant and lounge in Downtown Miami serving globally inspired sushi, steaks, pasta, bowls, cocktails, and late-night dining in a polished, high-energy setting.
Mon-Wed and Sun 11:30 AM-12:00 AM; Thu-Sat 11:30 AM-1:00 AM

Catch Roll, Truffle Sashimi
High-energy South of Fifth seafood, sushi, and steak restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group, with a Tokyo Toyosu Market sushi program, tableside Japanese Wagyu, and an open-air rooftop terrace.
Dinner Sun-Wed 5:30 PM-10:00 PM, Thu 5:30 PM-10:30 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-11:30 PM; Sunday brunch 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sunset Hour daily 5:30 PM-7:00 PM

Pad Thai, Panang Curry
Casual Kendall restaurant serving authentic Thai dishes alongside Japanese sushi, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
Mon-Sat 11:00 AM-8:00 PM; Sun closed

Prawn Pad Thai, Crispy Rice Tuna Tartare
A contemporary Davie bistro serving Thai street-food favorites alongside sushi and Japanese dishes in a colorful dining room.
Sun-Thu 11:30 AM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

ConSentido Ceviche, Tuna Nagasaki
A waterfront Brickell restaurant in Jade at Brickell Bay pairing Asian and Mediterranean flavors with a cocktail program and Biscayne Bay views.
Mon closed; Tue-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-12:00 AM; Sun 3:00 PM-10:00 PM (current listings; call ahead)

Chef's Select Menu, Hamachi Ceviche
Chef Michael Schulson's vibrant Wynwood izakaya, pairing sushi, sashimi, robatayaki, a chef's tasting menu, sake, and cocktails across a lively multi-level space.
Sun-Mon 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Tue-Thu 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-12:00 AM

Omakase, Otoro Nigiri
An intimate Japanese-Filipino omakase counter in Coral Gables from chef Reiji Yoshizawa, offering two nightly seatings and optional sake pairing experiences.
Tue-Sat 6:00 PM-11:00 PM; two seatings at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM
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