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    Kampai Japanese Restaurant

    4.1 (365 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mia R.

    Kampai is a lil sushi spot in Miami. I heard that they've been around forever and, walking in, it felt a big nostalgic even if I've never been there before. It reminded me a bit of a sushi spot I used to work at in high school- intimate and a pretty extensive menu. Parking can be a bit tough but we were lucky to find a spot easily this time around. When you walk inside, there are two sides and I heard it can sometimes be a bit of a wait for a table. The service was great and pretty fast. We ended up ordering two rolls and the Tom Kha chicken soup. The soup was probably my favorite out of everything. I think the rolls would have been my favorite but I think the rice was a little too damp. I think this was just a one time experience for that so I would like to come back and try the rolls again because the flavors were great!

    Boat for three
    Alexa C.

    If you want sushi this is a place to go. It is a small, cute restaurant. We called to make a reservation and right when we got there we were seated. There is an option to sit either up stairs which is the traditional sitting on the floor or down stairs where there is chairs. All the servers were attentive and very helpful. We ordered a couple appetizers, sushi rolls and a boat. The fish for the sashimi and nigiri was fresh.

    Salad, miso soup, spicy octopus
    Amanda G.

    Delicious food, amazing prices and amazing service. Parking is a little hard but it's always packed for a reason. Just do yourself a favor and try this place out.

    Caliente Roll
    Yvelin R.

    A friend recommended this place a while ago. We originally first visited over a year ago, and again recently (last week). It's not a fancy place but that doesn't bother me much. It's still welcoming and the service was good both times. The first time we came I remember they had a lunch menu with specials. It was not available on this last visit, but they normally still have it. This time we ordered a Crispy Rice appetizer dish with tuna. Loved it! For rolls, we picked two that were fully cooked, the Caliente roll (wish fish) and another one with salmon (can't recall name now). The person I visited with is allergic to shellfish so I had to skip on other options. Caliente roll was tastier, as the salmon one had no flavor, but still not what I'd pick again. What saved the day was the appetizer! Parking is limited.

    Yellow Tail
    Melanie L.

    Amazing Japanese and Thai food! Every plate we've ordered has always been delicious and abundant. The staff is always so welcoming and friendly and will recognize you by face once you go there a few times. It's always busy but you get seated without waiting too long. Ambiance is nice and you can also sit at the bar and see them make sushi!

    Beef Pad Thai and Mango Roll
    Hailey M.

    Kampai is my favorite restaurant in the whole world! I never knew what I was missing out on until I came here for the first time. I had never had pad thai before or tom kah and I was blown away. I come to Kampai at least once a month because I truly crave the food that has such a unique and special taste that feels home made and delicious. I love this place so much and enjoy coming here and speaking to the sweet waitresses and owners. I love Kampai and hope you will too! It is definitely a hole in the wall find, but the inside gives a perfect home feel that you cannot find anywhere else when wanting to get a good meal.

    Ladyfinger combo
    Sharon W.

    We had an unplanned visit here on Sunday whilst waiting for our friend's dog to be finished with an emergency vet service across the street. It was a perfect spot to grab a bite while we waited. The menu is large - I am always wary of "combo" type places where there are two distinct cuisines on the menu, but I knew this place has been in business forever, so I guess they have figured it out. Larry S. and I both got Japanese combos and our friend had a wonton soup with a roll. First of all, the portions are HUGE!! It was so much food. Even the solo roll our friend ordered had about 15 pieces to it. My favorite was the tempura that came with Larry's combo. Lots of variety and clearly freshly fried. Super crisp with a tangy dipping sauce. I thought the fish freshness was so-so. Not off at all, but right on the edge. This was confirmed when Larry, who admittedly has a very sensitive constitution, had to make an emergency pit stop back at the vet due to an upset stomach. Nevertheless, we did eat all the food and enjoyed it very much. Getting the bill at the end took a bit of time, but other than that, the service was very good! Although I wish we didn't have to have the emergency vet visit, it was a pleasant surprise to have lunch at Kampai.

    Cracker Tuna
    Izabella L.

    This is the best sushi place I've ever visited. The waitresses here are so sweet and know everything on the menu and have great recommendations. The food was fresh and the sashimi pieces are cold and not warm. The place is clean and gives off a traditional vibe. I definitely recommend sitting at the bar.

    Tom yum with chicken (no coconut milk)

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    Listen. I'll keep it short. The restaurant is small and simple. The food is amazing and they have food portions. The service is good.

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    Best sushi in the area no doubt. Always fresh and never disappoints. Great staff and tasty food.

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