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Omakai Hand Roll Bar

4.8 (80 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 11:00 pm
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Yari B.

Loved this place! Such an elevated experience for such an affordable price. I got the omakai experience for $34 and I was more than satisfied. I've been to high end omakases and the quality of fish at Omakai was at the same level. I can't wait to go back

Cristina O.

Love this spot & can confirm... delivery is JUST as fresh & delicious and the packaging is perfection. PLUS... 5 hand rolls for $20?! Insane. Such a deal!

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Melinda C.

A hard fish bone was in my yellowtail hand roll, and when I brought it up to the staff, I wasn't given an apology nor acknowledged in ANY way. They brought it to the kitchen and continued on with their day. It is unacceptable from a sushi restaurant, as the fish should be properly cleaned and handled. If someone choked on it or bit down hard on it, that would be an even bigger problem. The service from the host (or lack thereof) was also extremely disappointing, as he was on his phone the entire time and didn't bother welcoming us in. I messaged OMAKAI on Instagram to address this issue, and nobody bothered to reply. The only handroll that was a standout was the salmon shiso; otherwise go to Sugarfish or Kazunori instead for much better/professional service and food quality.

Pamela B.

Omg. We went out to a bar and I got a little hungry so we saw that this place was open late. We walked in at 10:30. I felt a little bad because they close at 11, but there were no issues. Everyone was super nice and they sat us immediately. I decided to try the Omaki experience. Every single roll was beyond delicious. The chef is an expert at his craft. I can't even begin to tell you the rolls I had, but by the end I was beyond full and extremely pleased with everything I put in my mouth. Highly recommend this sushi restaurant and will definitely be back again.

Soni B.

Omakai is a must-try if you love hand rolls! Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and each roll had the perfect balance of flavor and texture. My favorites were the blue crab and the yellowtail -- both were so good I could have eaten them twice. I highly recommend getting the sampler so you can try a variety, but definitely order an extra blue crab on the side... it's that good. Such a great spot in Miami and absolutely worth the visit!

Oma box

Order lunch from here and it was really good! The presentation, protein/rice ration, and taste were all great! I do wish that the actual protein taste would shine through a bit more tho. It's definitely a 3.5 stars for me but giving it a 4 because order/pick up time was fast. I am not in a hurry to go back but would recommend if you're in the area.

Ana T.

Amazing experience all around, was my first visit. Excellent food and service. Thank you Lucas for helping me with the menu!

Salmon sashimi with onions
Tricia K.

We came for lunch and ordered the Omakai experience for $34. It came with the following: Bronzino Mentaiko Salmon sashimi Indonesian blue crab Chilean sea bass marinated in sake Fatty tuna Scallops with something Unagi (eel), which my friend doesn't eat so she ordered a baked crab roll for $12 and I ate her eel roll. Why can't they substitute? It makes no sense. Why do they even ask if you're allergic if they can't change it??!! This was our second time here. The seaweed was crispier last time. My friend thought so too! She really liked the sea bass. It had a little kick to it. They need a sign on the building because we walked past the restaurant and were walking in circles looking at the Maps app. My friend kept saying that she remembered the Carrot Express from last time. They need more than the sidewalk sign. Tip was included in the bill so you don't need to add more unless you want to.

Mona E.

I picked up one of their sushi boxes to go and had a genuinely great at-home Omakase experience. The quality of the sushi was top-notch--everything tasted incredibly fresh and was beautifully packaged. The box came with a video to guide you through the tasting, which was a nice touch, even though it didn't match up perfectly with what was in the box. Still, it didn't take away from the experience. I also really appreciated the photos of the different types of sushi included at the top--it made identifying each piece fun and added to the overall presentation. I'd absolutely do this again (once I can afford it again!)

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Shantel P.

This place is delicious but what brought down my review was the service. I was on a work trip and saw this place so I decided to try it. Showed up without a reservation and it was fine - no wait and plenty of seating. I ordered the Oma, as I wanted to try their different menu items. When I wanted to order more, the staff was busy chatting it up with someone (influencer? Friend?). I have no idea who that person was but all staff was there talking to them and no one at the bar attending. I waited about 10-15 mins and no one picked up my paper with the additional items I wanted to try so I just crossed them out and had to call one of the staff members so I could get charged. Even when I was walking out, all the staff was still talking to that person. I'm assuming it was an influencer or someone they knew.

Farah A.

I'm a hardcore lover of hand roll bars, so when I found out one of my favorite spots, OMAKAI had a hand roll bar location in Downtown I knew it was going to be a hit. I passed by with my bestie this past weekend and I'm happy to say they did not disappoint! We passed by at around 5 pm and it was pretty empty. We ordered the OMAKAI experience $34 per person and it came with a starter of salmon sashimi, and I believe 6 hand rolls -- the portion is extremely filled and in my opinion such a steal! Nothing better than good quality hand rolls made right in front of you to enjoy. We ordered two Sauvignon blancs to welcome the weekend and they pairs perfectly with all the fish we were having. A few of my favorite hand rolls that were selected by the chef were the bay scallop, the negi toro and the white fish -- but honestly everything is delicious. I'd come here once a week if it were up to me, so so worth it!

Vanessa P.

We sat down the hand roll bar with Chef Kriss attending us and had a wonderful experience! From knowing the source of the fish and giving us a detailed recommendations and great suggestions, I can easily see myself being a regular here with such great prices, quality food, and amazing service and attention to detail! Great spot in downtown with a natural flow and super experienced chefs that take the experience to the next level!

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Carly L.

Before coming in, I wasn't much of a fan of hand rolls, but after my experience at Omakai, all I can say is wow!!! Amazing. 10/10 will come back!

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Amazing best new sushi place in town. Great concept with tasty combinations. Well worth it !!!

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Lucas it's the best. Thank you! Love the food!!! Ambience is great and the music is a vibe

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Great experience and delicious handroll. Lucas was so kind and helpful with his recommendations from the menu

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Christopher is the best!!!!!!!! Thank you for the service. The music was great and the ambiance. I'll be back

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