this review is for take-out as we did NOT dine in the restaurant!! The food is delicious and…read moreaffordable, they always have promotions on Uber Eats of BOGO and % off! We had two sushi rolls and the crab croquetas and it was all delicious. The food was ready by the time we arrives so the service is fast! I did see a DJ spinning tunes on a Friday which means the vibes are probably awesome. Definitely recommend for those late night sushi cravings!

This place is actually a solid vibe in Doral. The menu is pretty extensive, the sushi was fresh,…read moreand the BBQ chicken wings had a nice kick, overall, the food started off strong. I ordered the hibachi steak with fried rice, specifically asking for the rice extra crispy. I even reminded the waitress because I had a feeling it wouldn't come out that way. Sure enough, when it arrived, the rice wasn't crispy at all... just like the regular side I've had before. They took it back, and there I was waiting longer for my food. Then things took a turn. On one of my last bites of the fried rice, something literally poked my mouth. When I pulled it out, it was a long, thin wooden stick! almost like a toothpick, but not exactly. A wooden stick in my food? That instantly made me uncomfortable. What felt completely intentional due to the previous request, had me fearing for my safety! At that point, I just lost my appetite completely. I didn't even bother saying anything because I honestly didn't feel at ease anymore. I will NOT be returning.

Was out shopping nearby and wandered in for lunch fully expecting the usual and instead found a…read moresurprisingly reasonable omakase in Doral (a sentence I didn't think I'd ever say). The starter omakase runs about $68. It was around seven courses plus dessert, and honestly, every dish pulled its weight. Bonus points to the server, who gave clear, thoughtful explanations. Menu-wise, don't expect a parade of rolls they're clearly nudging you toward the omakase experience. But if that's the goal, they're doing it right. All in all, a really enjoyable meal and one I'd happily circle back to, next time to explore more of the menu.

Will be coming back for another Osaka roll! Speedy and attentive service, no complaints!read more

Small but mighty. The restaurant is located in a shopping center it is a little small and if coming…read morein a big group a reservation is suggested because of space purposes. They have a good amount of tables as well as floor seating to get a feel of traditional Japanese culture. To start we had a few appetizers to share. The edamame and fried dumplings which were both delicious. As our main meal we had a few delicious plates to try and they were all very good. Only plate that we had a suggestion for was the fish that was cut into very thick slices. Other than that the waitress was very patient with us and did the best she could specially that she was in charge of many tables.

mediocre ass food, mediocre ass drinks…read more the service was bad, i genuinely felt like she was being nicer to other guests instead of my best friend and i. its fine. the only reason i gave it a 2 was because the first 2 bites were good and we sat in some nice booths. however, since she literally came by us 2 times, we were there for over 2 hours... we waiting so long to leave. def never coming back. also, expensive.

Lunch special was good and so was the tuna stack appetizer with avocado. The food came out quick…read morebut when we went to order dessert the Thai donuts took forever. We wound up having to cancel them because we had to get back to work.

Decided to stop here for lunch and was not disappointed. The staff was extremely friendly and…read morehelpful. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. All of the food was freshly prepared and served immaculately. We definitely plan to return soon.

Tasty rolls and fast service made this a good option. Enjoyed sharing with my group of folks. No…read morecomplaints at all about the food.

This place was amazing. Everything we had was so good. It was quite a surprise. The service was…read moregood as well. I have zero complaints. All I can say is the food was great and you need to check it out. The flavor was great.

Sweetest lady ever with very good food and the best service ever !! I'd recommend!!!!read more

I have not been for a while. They used to be a sit in place, then pick up only during and after the…read morepandemic. Now they offer inside seating again, which is why I came! Service was friendly. I tried their pink lady sushi and sweet and sour chicken. Both were pleasant.

I wanted to update my previous review because the way this situation was handled deserves…read morerecognition. Shortly after the issue with my order, the manager, Andrea, personally reached out to me regarding the mistake. She was incredibly kind, understanding, and genuinely committed to making things right. Even though a few days had passed, she made sure my order was remade correctly and went above and beyond to resolve the situation. When I returned to pick up my order, the staff apologized again for the miscommunication, and everything was prepared exactly as requested. I was very satisfied with both the food and the customer service. Mistakes can happen anywhere, but what truly matters is how a business responds when they do. Andrea and her team handled the situation professionally and with great care, which meant a lot to me. Sokai Sushi Bar has been one of my go-to spots in Doral for a long time, and this experience only reinforced why. Thank you to Andrea and the team for making things right and for valuing your customers. I will definitely continue coming back.

I'm all for fusion sushi and this spot has some great examples. I really liked the roll with sweet…read moreplantains. It might sound unusual but they nailed it.

I usually approach fusion restaurants with a healthy amount of skepticism. Too often, they feel…read morelike culinary speed dating, two cuisines forced together in the hope that chemistry magically appears. More often than not, one side dominates, the other disappears, and everybody loses. At Amazonia, a Japanese-Peruvian restaurant in Miami, that fear evaporates somewhere around the first bite. The opening argument came in the form of Gyoza Huancaína, pan-fried dumplings stuffed with lomo saltado and served with a vivid yellow huancaína sauce. It is the kind of dish that sounds gimmicky when described aloud. Then you eat it. The dumplings delivered deep savory notes from the beef, while the creamy sauce added brightness, spice, and richness. It felt less like a fusion experiment and more like a dish that had always existed. Four dumplings arrived on the plate. Four was not enough. My entrée, the Midori Risotto, continued the conversation between Japan and Peru. A strikingly green risotto made with kale and edamame arrived topped with grilled shrimp, microgreens, and dots of black garlic aioli. The rice was cooked properly, retaining a slight bite, while the edamame added texture and sweetness. The shrimp brought balance to the richness, and the black garlic aioli quietly tied everything together. It was a dish that managed to be both comforting and elegant. To drink, I ordered the Nikkei Lemonade, a blend of yuzu, Peruvian ginger, and huacatay. Bright, citrusy, and refreshing, it reset the palate after each bite and served as a reminder that the fusion extends beyond the food. My wife chose the braised short rib, a dish for diners who may not be ready to take the full leap into the restaurant's more adventurous offerings. Braised for 72 hours and served over mashed potatoes, it collapsed under the gentlest pressure from a fork. The beef was intensely flavorful, and the braising liquid was rich enough to make you consider asking for a spoon. Dessert brought one final East-meets-West moment. The Flan Nikkei paired a silky custard with miso caramel, whipped cream, and fresh strawberry. The miso added just enough savory depth to keep the sweetness from becoming predictable. It was a thoughtful ending to a meal built on thoughtful combinations. Amazonia succeeds because it understands something many fusion restaurants do not. Combining cuisines is not about piling flavors on top of one another. It is about finding where they naturally intersect. Here, Japanese precision and Peruvian boldness meet in the middle, and both emerge better for it. Fusion rarely wins me over, but Amazonia makes a compelling case for keeping an open mind.

My niece and I decided to try this restaurant on a whim. I'm so glad we did because the service and…read morefood was phenomenal!! Our server Claudia was so nice and helpful with explaining the different dishes. You also are treated to a complimentary mocktail and sweet yam bite to start. Claudia even provided us a tablet to see the pictures of the various dishes offered which helped us decide what to try. We started off with a mocktail that had coconut, passion fruit, hibiscus tea and pineapple. That drink was delicious and I didn't miss the alcohol. For starters we had the salmon crispy rice and that was so filling and delicious. Then we had the scallops in the black truffle sauce which was perfect a seared to perfection. We also ordered the kumogani roll which is crab based and that was very tasty with or without soy sauce. We loved everything we tried and will definitely go back to try other items on the menu. I highly recommend trying them out if you're in the area.