Uchi's omakase is the signature experience, showcasing Chef Cole's creativity and technical mastery. The menu typically includes gem salad temaki with hama chili, chef's choice nigiri and sashimi selections, and multiple specialty preparations that change seasonally. Reviewers call it 'the most creative, unique, fun and amazing sushi experience' available in Miami.
Tips from diners
This is worth splurging on for an anniversary or celebration. The omakase experience is 60-90 minutes of creative storytelling through food.
Reserve ahead for omakase. It requires advanced booking and is limited to small party sizes.
Uchi's karaage uses quality chicken marinated in aromatic spices and fried until crispy. It's served with a dipping sauce that complements the savory, spiced chicken.
Tips from diners
Get this early in your meal. It's the perfect warm-up to larger mains.
The suzuki crudo showcases Chef Cole's modern approach to Japanese preparations. Striped bass is sliced paper-thin and combined with a bright hibiscus vinaigrette (zu), crisp jicama for texture, and creamy avocado. It's a dish that balances tradition with contemporary technique.
Tips from diners
Get this as a starter to understand Uchi's flavor philosophy—bright, balanced, and modern.
The miso-marinated cod demonstrates the balance of umami-rich miso against the delicate, flaky fish. The marinade penetrates the fish while keeping it moist and tender.
Tips from diners
This is lighter than other mains. Good option if you want to pace yourself through the menu.
This dish combines luxury (A5 Wagyu) with interactive tableside theater. The lava stone is heated and brought to your table, allowing you to cook the paper-thin beef slices yourself. The fat renders, creating an indulgent experience.
Tips from diners
This is the most indulgent item on the menu. Worth every penny for a special date night.
Uchi Miami, opened by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole, is located in the Wynwood Art District. The restaurant name means 'home' in Japanese and represents Cole's approach to making refined cuisine feel welcoming. Uchi offers non-traditional Japanese cuisine with signature tastings, a diverse sushi menu, and seasonal omakase. The restaurant has earned recognition as one of Miami's most creative and innovative sushi experiences, with reviewers praising Chef Cole's approach as revolutionary—comparing him to 'the Jose Andreas of the sushi world.'
Book well ahead—this restaurant is very popular and fills up quickly. Online reservations through OpenTable are recommended.
Lunch service (11:30am-2:30pm) offers a three-course prix-fixe and lunch-only omakase at better prices than dinner. Only available Saturday, Sunday, and select weekdays.
Happy hour runs daily 5-6:30pm at the bar only, with special pricing on select drinks and dishes.
The chef's counter seating offers the best omakase experience. Request this when booking for the full interactive experience.
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