
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.

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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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Prime Ribeye, Hamachi Crudo
Chef Jeremy Ford's contemporary American Coral Gables restaurant from Grove Bay Hospitality, centered on shareable plates, premium cuts, seafood, cocktails, and a lively bar.
Dinner Mon-Thu and Sun 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Friday lunch 12:00 PM-4:00 PM
Cangrejo Brioche with Ikura, Kampachi Tiradito
Intimate Little Havana restaurant from Shōwa Hospitality where chef Pancho Ibáñez, formerly chef de cuisine at Pujol, applies French technique to contemporary Mexican cooking.
Closed Mon-Tue; Wed-Sat 5:30 PM-10:00 PM; Sun brunch 12:00 PM-5:30 PM

Korean Fried Chicken, Roasted Cauliflower
High-energy Wynwood restaurant built around wood-smoked and wood-grilled Asian-inspired cooking, with inventive shared plates, cocktails, weekend brunch, and weekday lunch.
Dinner Mon-Tue 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Wed and Sun 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 4:00 PM-11:00 PM; Lunch Wed-Fri 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Sunday Parrillada, Tomahawk Steak
Francis Mallmann's dramatic Faena Hotel restaurant transforms Argentine asado and rustic live-fire cooking into an elegant indoor-outdoor Miami Beach experience.
Breakfast daily 7:00 AM-11:00 AM; Lunch daily 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Dinner Sun-Thu 6:30 PM-10:30 PM and Fri-Sat 6:30 PM-11:00 PM; Sunday Parrillada 12:00 PM-4:00 PM

Ossobuco Empanada, Smoked Baby Beets
MICHELIN Guide recommended Wynwood restaurant from chef and grill master Guillermo Eleicegui, centered on open-fire meats, global flavors, and charred seasonal vegetables.
Mon-Thu 4:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 4:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 4:00 PM-10:00 PM

Pistachio Croissant, Manjari Chocolate Pastry
Antonio Bachour's Michelin Bib Gourmand Coral Gables bakery-cafe, combining elaborate pastries and laminated viennoiserie with breakfast, brunch, lunch, and savory all-day dishes.
Sun 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; Mon-Sat 7:00 AM-7:00 PM; weekend brunch 7:00 AM-4:00 PM

Crab Leg Rangoon, Hennessy Orange Chicken
A lively Upper Eastside Chinese restaurant serving playful Cantonese-inspired dishes and cocktails in an intimate, red-lit dining room.
Mon-Tue closed; Wed-Sun 5:30 PM-10:00 PM

Manti, Pistachio Kebap
A lively modern Aegean meze restaurant and bar in Wynwood, serving shareable Greek and Turkish plates cooked over wood fire and charcoal.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-10:45 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-11:45 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-10:45 PM; closed Thanksgiving

Smoked Lamb Neck, Ghost Pepper Cheddar Naan
Chef Niven Patel's Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Downtown Dadeland, serving Western Indian-inspired dishes with produce from the chef's own farm.
Lunch daily 12:00 PM-2:30 PM; dinner Mon-Thu and Sun 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-9:30 PM

Butcher's Feast, COTE Galbi
Miami's Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse, combining premium cuts grilled tableside with banchan, cocktails, and a polished Design District setting.
Lunch daily 12:00 PM-3:00 PM; Dinner Sun-Wed 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Thu-Sat 5:00 PM-12:00 AM

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

Tomahawk Steak, Ribeye
Steakhouse inside the Element Miami Doral hotel, serving premium cuts alongside international dishes, live entertainment, and a six-day happy hour.
Mon-Wed 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Thu-Sat 12:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun Closed

Korean Spicy Ramen, Pad Thai
South Miami location of chef Yu Bi's home-style Asian fusion restaurant group, serving Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and other regional comfort dishes.
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-10:00 PM; Sat-Sun 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; confirm current closing when booking

Whole Charcoal-Grilled Octopus, Wagyu Beef Carpaccio
Family-owned Miami Lakes restaurant combining Latin and Cuban roots with steaks, seafood, wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, cocktails, and live music.
Mon-Sun 11:30 AM-11:00 PM

Smash Burger, Birria Tacos
Food truck from chef Wesley Corneille combining Haitian and Korean flavors in tacos, burgers, wings, bowls, and inventive small plates.
Variable schedule; official site requests WhatsApp confirmation. Recent posted service includes Thu 6:00 PM-12:00 AM and late weekend hours
Seoul-Style Beef Bulgogi, Korean Fried Chicken
Korean stall inside 1-800-Lucky in Wynwood serving bulgogi bowls, Korean fried chicken, japchae, pajeon, and Korean drinks.
Mon-Thu 12:00 PM-10:30 PM; Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-late; Sun 12:00 PM-11:30 PM; venue stays open later

Whole Grilled Fish, Grilled Meats
David Myers' pan-Mediterranean restaurant and cocktail bar on the 25th floor of Brickell Arch Hotel, with French Riviera, Balearic, Italian, Levantine, and Greek influences and Biscayne Bay views.
Daily breakfast 7:00 AM-10:30 AM, lunch 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, and dinner 5:30 PM-10:30 PM; weekday happy hour 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Paella Valenciana Para 2, Degustation de Croquetas
Coral Gables restaurant pairing Spanish tapas, paellas, seafood, and fire-kissed meats with Latin American warmth and an inventive cocktail program.
Wed-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 5:00 PM-11:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Mon-Tue Closed
Whole Branzino, Grilled Mykonos Octopus
Modern Mediterranean social house in historic Peacock Garden, rooted in Aegean and Cycladic flavors with shared plates, seafood, weekend brunch, cocktails, and a lively late-night atmosphere.
Dinner daily; Mon-Wed 6:00 PM-12:00 AM, Thu 5:30 PM-12:15 AM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-12:30 AM, Sun 5:30 PM-11:00 PM; brunch Sat-Sun 11:30 AM-3:00 PM
Sumac-Lemon Chicken Shashlik, Lamb Kefta Shashlik
Family-run South of Fifth restaurant inspired by Tel Aviv cafés, serving modern Mediterranean dishes influenced by Israel, Turkey, Colombia, and Greece.
Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-5:00 PM lunch; Sat-Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM brunch; Daily 5:00 PM-9:30 PM dinner

Wood-Fired Seafood, House-Made Pasta
Wood-fired Italian restaurant at Dua Miami, combining seasonal ingredients, house-made pasta, seafood, and oven-fired specialties in indoor and outdoor dining spaces.
Daily breakfast 6:00 AM-11:00 AM; lunch 11:00 AM-1:00 PM; closed 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; happy hour 4:00 PM-7:00 PM; dinner 5:00 PM-10:00 PM

Parrillada, Skirt Steak
Glatt-kosher Israeli steakhouse and bar at Gulfstream Park, serving grilled meats, skewers, fish, unlimited-style salad selections, and large private events.
Sun-Thu 11:00 AM-11:00 PM; Fri 11:00 AM-3:00 PM; Sat 7:00 PM-2:00 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
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