I honestly wasn't sure if my husband and I would ever come back to MILA after our first experience…read morea few years ago. We were in Miami for the weekend and had already tried some really great restaurants, so we went back and forth about coming here again. But I kept hearing great things about MILA and figured every place deserves a second chance. I'm really glad we did! We had a 10:30pm reservation on Sunday, September 6th and arrived maybe 5-10 minutes early. Completely different experience this time around. The hostess was great and we sat at the bar while we waited. The bartender was super friendly. I had a tequila shot and he recommended a beer for my husband that he ended up loving. We honestly didn't wait long at all, maybe another 5-10 minutes, before the hostess came to get us. We ended up sitting outside on the patio right where the show was happening, which was such a nice surprise. We had an amazing view, the DJ Lyla was right in front of us and the music was great all night. Our waiter was also top notch. He recommended some really good drinks and food and took great care of us. We had sashimi, sushi and the Chilean sea bass, which they deboned right in front of us. So good!! Overall, this visit completely changed my opinion from our first experience. Great service, great staff, food, music and atmosphere. I'm really happy we decided to come back. We're from LA and usually make our way back to Miami every couple of years. We're already talking about coming back for our daughter's 21st birthday, and after this experience MILA will definitely be on our list again. Glad we gave it a second chance!

Visited this gorgeous spot for my birthday after seeing it all over social media. The ambiance is…read moretop-tier-fountains, plush seating, and a lovely rooftop. We sat outside to catch the entertainment, though it was quite hot despite the fans (pro tip: aim for sunset to beat the heat!). The service was wonderful; our server was super pleasant, and the sommelier guided us toward a perfect bottle of Bollinger champagne. Food Highlights: * Starters: The salmon avocado maki was great, but the fried eggplant and zucchini chips were the real star-impossibly light, crisp, and unlike anything l've had before. * Mains: Flaky, flavorful black cod and perfectly charred, well-seasoned lamb chops, accompanied by grilled corn and Brussels sprouts. * Dessert: A beautifully presented birthday scoop of ice cream with fresh fruit. EXOTIC VACHERIN A delicious, high-end meal with stunning presentation. Portions are on the smaller side for the price point, but it's a great special occasion spot.

This place is contemporary and fun! Great anime inspired decor. They even have a disco ball…read morehanging from the ceiling!! Huge selection of Asian dishes, from lumpia's to bao buns, dumplings, ramen, and more. You are sure to find something for you to try. Service fast friendly and our server recommended some dishes that were all prepared with fresh ingredients. Food was brought out in a timely manner as well.

Anime themed Asian Fusion restaurant…read more Wasn't busy on a Tuesday around 3:30. My server was Jei Jei or JJ(that's what I heard). She was super sweet. She brought out a water glass + a carafe of water. I really appreciate this because I consume a lot of water and I hate having to ask for more. I ordered the Shrimp Shumai. I enjoyed these ginormous steamed dumplings. The texture was soft and fluffy. It was meaty with a subtle taste. Dipping it in the sauce brings the flavor to another level. It's like a sweet, tangy soy sauce. The Lobster Dynamite... presentation is incredible, but the taste, PHENOMENAL! The lobster is fried and the seafood bake on top was really good and seared. My only issue with the place is cleanliness. It's not dirty per se. It was sticky and had a very persistent gnat/fly while I was dining by the window. I would STILL visit again when I'm back in the area.

Excellent place to chill to good music and an even better sushi…read more The food comes hot and ready to be eaten, the sushi is extraordinary and very affordable, which makes this place as unique as it can be! 10/10!

The ambience is so cute low key cute date night with no alcohol…read more The service was fast . The rock shrimp was different. It's like an orange chicken with almond and walnuts. The shrimps are big good appetizer. The guava roll feels warm inside feels like the fish needs to be more fresher and the truffle roll I barely felt any truffle. When I added the eel sauce to the truffle roll and guava rolls it was good. The boricua roll the steak was kind of dry. It had a good flavor, but it was too chewy for my liking .

AWESOME! My friends (4) and I really liked it here. I love that the menu offered unique entrees…read more The ones we tried were all delicious!! The vibe is lively!! Loud but you can still talk.

I've been coming to Finka for years, and I've always loved the service, happy hour, and food. We…read moreusually sit at the bar because the bartenders have always been so nice and friendly. Unfortunately, today was a very different experience. It took about five minutes for anyone to acknowledge us, even though the bar wasn't busy. I ordered an Old Cuban Old Fashioned, one of my favorites, and was surprised to see the bartender use his hands instead of tongs to put the ice into the glass. I ended up sending the drink back because the glass was dirty. The second drink was made by another bartender, and again, I noticed him using his hands instead of tongs to handle the ice. The food was still great, but after today's experience, I'll definitely be paying much closer attention to how my drinks are prepared. I've always had a great experience at Finka, which is why today was especially disappointing. I hope this was just an off day and not a change in their usual standards.

Wow this place is awesome! I can't wait to come back. First, the vibe is exactly what my wife and I…read morewant. Elevated atmosphere and restaurant decor for brunch, but also casual in feel. The millennial jams were flowing. Every dish was phenomenal. We had the scallion biscuit (very unique and delicious honeycomb and miso butter), burrata, fried chicken (wow - some of the best I've ever had), sweet potato (you HAVE to get this unique dish), and the cast iron pancake (best pancake I've ever had). Service was outstanding from start to finish.

Atmosphere was nice. Industrial speak easy kind of vibes…read more Went for the Miami Spice menu to give them a shot. Even with reservations they were a little slow in seating for a fairly empty restaurant (noon). Ordered drinks (tea $6 and coffee $5) then brunch. Seems like service coordination is very off. My spouse got the appetizer a good 15 minutes before mine. I had the biscuit, that was very tasty. The fruit, granola yogurt was good too. The main of crab Benedict was served, next although already cooled and the sauce a congealed. My main, after a good 30 minutes still had not arrived. Apparently a steak and eggs can be miscooked and they had redone it, never bothering to tell us. I did not try it there. Refills on the coffee were never offered. We took the steak and our cinnamon buns to go since we had been there long enough. The final kicker is they have an automatic 20% service charge in order to ensure the staff is paid enough. Seems like a business problem to me. Service was not up to that high of a standard. If you go during Miami Spice I hope they have figured out how to sequence the courses and get them to the table correctly while still hot.

Delicious! Love the menu and the unique options. We sat outside and had a wonderful experience. The…read morestaff were all so professional and the food came out super quick. I had the lobster udon - the noodles were perfectly chewy and the lobster was plentiful.

Juan was my server and he totally hooked me up. What a professional!!…read moreSo nice and accommodating explained the menu fully. You can't beat the location or the scenery from this place! I ordered the spicy edamame as an appetizer. I ordered the Duck Bao Bun, which is absolutely fantastic as well. For dinner I ordered a two-piece Maguro sushi. The fish literally melted in my mouth. I had the Spicy Hotake Maki as well, it was absolutely fantastic. I am bummed I'm only here for tonight, but I can tell you that the food here is absolutely epic and if you've never been here, you absolutely need to come. Ask for Juan to take care of you and you will not be disappointed!!

The food was good but pretty mediocre, especially for the prices. The place is beautiful and…read moredefinitely a vibe. Service was fast and did not have a problem with anything. We sat at the bar before being seated at our table and the bartender was very lovely and attentive. She got us waters, and then we were seated to our table. Did the Miami spice menu which had okay options but I definitely feel they could've done better with their choices. Very basic Miami spice experience. Nothing that screamed wow. The walnut shrimp was delicious and came with a good portion though! The pepper steak was good but again, no wow. The ube flan didn't give flan and again, it was just okay, no wow. Would I go back? Maybe, but not something I'd rave about

Mediocre Food, Insultingly Small Portions and Poor Service…read more Unfortunately, Komodo was a major disappointment. The food was mediocre--especially for a Miami Spice menu--and nowhere near the upscale experience we expected. After spending almost $400 for my husband and I, I would have expected more. The portions were insultingly tiny, with the exception of the chicken salad. The salmon tacos contained what tasted like salmon "paste," and each taco shell was barely two inches long. They were so ridiculously small that even our waiter chuckled. The "half Maine lobster" was about the size of a jumbo shrimp, with no claw. The main course came with no sides so for $65 jumbo shrimp that was it. If you actually want a meal expect to pay extra for "fried" rice that was super bland and churrasco 10 oz extra at $12. So my steak meal was $87 and for that I could have had a real upscale experience at Daniel's in the Gables with upscale service and food. The experience started poorly when the four of us were seated at an awkward, cramped table with no legroom. We were positioned facing outward instead of toward one another, making normal conversation nearly impossible. It was a very strange setup for a party of four. Also, it was very warm in the restaurant and I would have asked to adjust but at the look at the servers face and everyone else I was afraid to say anything that something would happen to my food. The hostess also forgot to give us the Miami Spice menu. As soon as we requested it, the waiter's attitude noticeably changed, and the service went downhill from there. By the end of the night, the restaurant was overcrowded, with a very young crowd pouring into the bar area, and everything felt disorganized and poorly managed. Miami Spice used to be a wonderful way to experience Miami's better restaurants. Unfortunately, this felt more like a complete rip-off than a special dining experience. Komodo did not deliver the quality, portions, service or atmosphere its prices and reputation suggest. They should not be participating in Miami Spice as they have no upscale food to offer. My only regret is I didn't take pictures for potential customers to see how terrible this experience was and food looked. This was highly disappointing,,,save your money.

a spot i used to hit up all the time back in my uni days. really good asian fusion with funky…read moredesserts. real ones know it used to be called "107 coffee and dessert," which was kinda misleading. i never went here for coffee, but the desserts were always cool. when i went for the first time, i didn't expect them to actually serve food... let alone asian fusion food. eventually they dropped that name and have opened like a billion more locations. i always liked the exposed brick and vibes here. it's a cute and casual place. service is always good too, pretty much everyone that works here goes to FIU so everyone is chill. there's a little bar area you can chill at or there's quite a few tables. food always came out quickly and deliciously. my favourite dish was the korean rice bowl (aka bibimbap) but it seems that they've discontinued it... actually, it seems they've discontinued a lot of the things i used to eat here, whoops. i did have the regular donburi somewhat recently (as i don't live in miami anymore) and, while different from what i was expecting, i enjoyed it. i still recommend this place!

Incredible food served in a delightful little restaurant with gracious hosts. I was just floored by…read morethe quality of the food. The shrimp spicy mayo was one of the best things I have ever eaten in my life. Perfectly cooked shrimp (not overcooked like most places do) in a perfect spicy mayo sauce. Amazing! And the tastiness didn't end there! The Dan Dan Udon was out of this world. Fantastic fat and plump udon noodles in a spicy broth with a spicy pork and crunchy bok choy. The miso ramen was another wonderful dish. As was the Tteokbokki Rice Cake dish. This was a meal I will not soon forget!

Authentic Sichuan Cuisine & Incredible Fried Tofu!…read more Yue delivers authentic Chinese flavors in a beautifully decorated setting. The vibrant interiors, intricate floral murals, and gorgeous peacock artwork make the dining experience even more memorable. The Chinese truffle fried tofu was the star of the meal--easily the best fried tofu I've had in a long time! Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, yet incredibly soft, silky, and melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside. The contrast in textures was absolutely divine. The Sichuan boiling fish was equally delicious, with that signature mouth-numbing spice and wonderfully chewy potato noodles that soaked up all the rich, aromatic flavors. The Sichuan hot and sour soup was hearty and satisfying, generously filled with mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and tofu. Rich, tangy, and comforting. Everything tasted wonderfully authentic, with bold flavors and beautiful textures. A fantastic spot for anyone who appreciates traditional Sichuan cuisine. I'd come back for the fried tofu alone!

DO NOT GO HERE! Yue Chinese in South Beach is a major trap…read moreserving overpriced pre-fabricated food backed by predatory tipping practices and rude service. We came in with a group of 4. Average dish prices were around $30, which we didn't mind paying IF the food was cooked fresh. Sadly, almost everything tasted like it came out of a frozen bag: Pork Soup Dumplings: Lukewarm on arrival, skin was thick yet broke apart easily, no broth whatsoever inside, and the meat smelled off. Sichuan Spicy Chicken: Not real Laziji. They literally used cheap, fast-food-style chicken nuggets and fried them up. Boiled Beef: Clearly a pre-packaged frozen meal just reheated and brought to the table. Crab Meat Tofu: Oversalted and sitting in a puddle of water. To make matters worse, they added a 20% automatic gratuity onto our bill without any notice on the menu. Mind you, our server literally ignored us the entire night--we didn't get a single water refill. When we brought up the mandatory tip and lack of service, we were met with pure attitude: "It's like this everywhere around here, take it or leave it." Extremely disappointing food quality and appalling customer service. You are paying high-end prices for frozen meals and getting disrespect in return.

Seating was fast the waiter was nice. The seating area felt refreshing. The ramen itself was so…read morerich. The broth was very tasteful while, the egg and pork slice were even better. Everything in the bowl came together like a masterpiece that was made out of love! Couldn't ask for a better bowl!

Good service, seated right away. My ramen was absolutely delicious! A tad pricey though!read more