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Heard nothing but good things about Tanuki River Landing so was excited to try them out. Unfortunately our overall experience wasn't great. The restaurant is located in the River Landing Mall which is great for post meal shopping. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and since it's on the river it has great outdoor seating. We opted to sit inside for a more comfortable climate. For starters, we went with the Crab Rangoons, the Gyozas, the Pork Belly Baos and the Salmon Truffle Pear. My favorite was the Salmon Truffle Pear. Perfect balance of sweet, savory and umami. But honestly even though the presentation was on a huge vessel, the portion size was microscopic. The Bao buns were also very good. But we immediately had to order another order once we saw the portions. For entree I had the Mongolian Beef and visually the presentation was very murky and one note. The flavor was ok but overall the dish tasted like it looked. Sad. For dessert we had an array of mochi flavors. The server asked each one of us which flavors we wanted. Well when they came out not one of us had the right flavor combination. And they weren't anything special. Honestly they tasted just like the ones from Trader Joe's. Service overall was meh. I asked for recommendations and almost every time was directed towards the most expensive item on the menu. We had to ask for water refills several times. We felt like an afterthought. So overall we left thinking the restaurant setting and decor was very nice but food portions and service unfortunately was not.
Came for happy hour and it did not disappoint! All the food was really good. My favorite being the crab rangoons. The dipping sauce was a good amount of spiciness, ginger and flavor. The blueberry yuzu mojito was a refreshing and tasty non alcoholic option. Pork belly boa was good but it was a pretty thick cut that I was not expecting. Totally would come back
Tanuki has a cozy and inviting ambiance, which I would say is one of the restaurant's main strengths. They also had a show during my weekend visit, which added to the overall experience. The sushi was good, but it wouldn't be the main reason I would return, as I prefer the sushi at other restaurants in the same category. Service was friendly and welcoming.
I recently tried out Tanuki right by the Miami River. You can conveniently park in the adjacent River Landing garage. The restaurant was very lively on a Friday night. We had reservations as we were celebrating a birthday. They have entertainment from fire dancers throughout the night. The Asian fusion food was delicious. I had the spicy tuna roll upfront and the amazing miso sea bass as my main. You get to see the boats drive by which makes for a nice very Miami vibe.
The restaurant itself was really beautiful. They had plenty of seating available inside and on their patio which overlooks the river. We got a table outside and there's a dj that has good music outside but I wish it was not that loud so there's better conversations. They also have a women doing fire tricks which was amazing, she was really sweet coming up to our table and letting us enjoy the experience. Food itself was good but a little overpriced for the amount given. Definitely try scallop and shrimp garlic butter dish, it was mind blowing. Appetizers are also great, good choices. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!
Very nice date spot with great outdoor seating that has a view of the water with boats going by. Got the miso soup and truffle yellowtail roll which were both good. Service was fine. Prices are elevated, but you're paying for a lovely location. Interior is nice too. The couple of menu items I tried were not out of this world, but willing to come back and try more.
Many Many years ago, I have been to their previous location in Miami Beach for an event and ever since wanted to go back. So fast forward to October 28th 2025 I found myself in the area of their new location at the River Landing Mall along the Miami River for some legal things that had to take the day off to deal with. To reward myself, was able to have lunch that day so had excitedly pounced on Tanuki here and it blew me away! With not much effort driving into this big building complex of shoppes and condos, driving up the ramp a few levels to find parking, then taking elevator down to the first floor, you come to Tanuki on the river that has a relaxing covered outdoor seating area or when going inside one is whisked away into an amazing well decorated Asian themd space! Being the only one there, I opted for the bar area and glad I did as it had good views in every direction as well as through the windows to the outdoor area. It is here I had the pleasure of Gerrick the excellent bartender taking care of everything and answering questions and making suggestions. For drinks I had wanted a mocktail so the menu intrigued me with a Blackberry Yuzu Nojito, he made suggestions about how sweet I wanted it which was very nice for a bar to so! I got it not too sweet and was perfectly balanced being a great tasting drink reminiscent of a Mojito but with blackberry taste yet lighter on sugar content. Very very nice. Onto the food! Hungry! The restaurant is modern Asian fusion which their menu offers Japanese, Chineese and pan-Asian dishes to choose from. I had a hard time deciding! OK, two items caught my eye and had to order them both: Truffled Yellowtail Sushi roll and the Duck Dim Sum. OMG both were beautiful and amazing The Truffled Yellowtail was well plated on that dish and their truffle sauce lightly poured ontop. I love truffled anything and this took this sushi to a whole other level! So had enjoyed it so much. This vibrant orange wrapped Duck Dim Sum sits in its steaming basket, what a delight to see. Placing one in your mouth you are treated to a soft blanket sensation wrapping your tongue while chewing and the flavors are oh so Devine. I enjoyed the range of duck and other flavors going on and had to savor each piece by alternating this with the Yellow tail sushi and cleansing my palate with drinking the Blackberry Yuzu Nojito! It was so much fun taking it all in while eating looking around, interecrimg with the bartender. Dessert: Ok originally did not plan on dessert (was already full) but Gerrick talked me into getting the Lemongrass Creme Brule with three mixed berries. Again the presentation was very nice and when trying it the texture as I recall is like other creme brulees have had before but the flavor was subtly different. Not amazingly different, just subtle with a hint of Lemongrass. Would I order it again? Maybe not but then again next time try something else that might wow me. This was for sure a phenominal lunch spot hands down. Oh and I learned from Gerrick that on the weekends they have Live music from2pm until 4pm(?) And then later in the evening again have more live music. I definitely want to go back for that! Lastly, The River Landing Mall provides 2 hour free parking but I had too much fun and went over that so had to pay about $5 or so, which honestly is not bad. This would be a Mall to be tempted to stay and discover or shop or walk off the Caroline's consumed :). Oh and leaving the mall could be a pain if wanting to turn left to catch the road back to the highway ESPECIALLY if traffic backed up due to whatever reason (drawbridge up perhaps?). I had to navigate that mess. But wont let this deter me from coming back Solid restaurant Tanuki is.
I wanted a quick bite for lunch and stopped in here to have a roll and a drink. I sat at the bar and the bartender was wonderful. My roll was delicious! The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the bar faces the river and the outdoor patio. It was a weekday and pretty quiet so I got to talk to the staff, all very nice. Definitely will be back.
My family wanted to take me out for Mother's Day and they know I enjoy a restaurant with a great view. They were able to snag a reservation and we celebrated Mother's Day for brunch. As we walked in there was a line outside, which was a good sign means that people wanted to eat here. I'm glad I didn't get a reservation. We were seated out by the water. What a great view of the Miami river. The water helps keep the area outside cool along with the fans. The food was brought out as ready. All of the seafood was fresh. They have a daily specials menu where we got tuna and salmon hand rolls. We really enjoyed our time and I would think about coming back.
Wonderful dining experience and Tanuki! The staff provided fantastic hospitality, delicious drinks, while entertaining palettes and vibes with a fire show and DJ spinning lovely Brazilian-Afro Beats facing Miami River with yachts passing by. Highly recommended! Definitely looking forward to returning soon witu my crew
Expensive, but restaurant is by the river view and in shopping center plaza. Food is sub par Beware of the 20% already included tips
Absolutely love coming here for happy hour 4-7pm everyday, even the weekends for food and drinks. Been going here for 2 years and so far everything we've eaten and ordered has been great. I love their sticky ribs, sushi rolls, and spicy edamame. I don't drink alcohol but my friends love their drinks when we dine here. The severs are also super great, Luis is the best one there! We go here for date night and even to celebrate my birthday with 20 guests. They are very accommodating and friendly here.
Outstanding in every way! The food , the service, the setting by water... had amazing drinks and can't shout out enough to everyone working there being so friendly! Can't wait to go back!
Tanuki was one of my favorite restaurants I've been to in Miami! This restaurant is behind the River Landing mall and is right along the riverside. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. The shrimp money bag dim sum was delicious and so were the 3 rolls we got. The Temptation roll was light and refreshing, the crab roll and the steak rolls were torched at the table side and were so unique. The steak aburi roll was definitely my favorite. The lychee martinis were delicious as well! Jimmy was our server and he made great recommendations for us. Will definitely be returning! read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
Miami spice gem. Regular menu items also very good. Good service with knowledgeable server. Nice ambiance read more
LOVED trying Tanuki! I came with a large group of people. I thought the hostesses were indifferent but the servers were really great! Of note, they don't validate parking at the garage. Restaurant is well decorated and designed. The outdoor space looked nice but it was a little too warm to enjoy it. Highly recommend the geisha for a cocktail! Great flavor of lychee and also looks really fun with the purple hue. Our group ordered a variety of things and shared all the food. I highly recommend the spicy edamame, bao buns, and brusselsprouts for appetizers. The salted edamame fell flat and could have used more salt. There was a variety of sushi which were all really delicious as well. We also shared the lo mein, fried rice, chimichuri steak, and Mongolian beef. I thought the lo mein was the most flavorful of them all. The chimichuri steak was well cooked but on the fattier side. I would definitely go back to Tanuki and suggest you look into it for your next night out! read more
Tanuki is a great Asian inspired restaurant with both ample indoor and outdoor covered seating. Nicely themed, it's a place you can dress up or dress down at. The foods pretty good with the menu having a wide section. Lots of veggie options too for the non meat eaters. Cute panda tea pot, however we were only presented with two options for tea: green and chamomile. We ordered green but ended up with mint. A little strange, but not a huge deal. I really enjoyed the slightly sweeter Singapore noodles. Good quality ingredients. The shrimp dumplings were super flavorful and made as well. Tanuki is group friendly. Our server was very friendly, but at times hard to find. The food came out a bit slower than expected, but it was quickly forgotten as the meal was delicious! I'd return and recommend. read more
10 months ago
Amazing food and Bally hour. You go to a tropical jungle vibe once you step inside and the service is fantastic. Not crowded on a Tuesday and perfect weather. Solid happy hour menu. Typical miami prices but still much better than other places in the area. Highly recommend. read more
9 months ago
From the moment we walked in, the experience was incredible. The location right on the Miami River is stunning and sets the perfect vibe. But the real star here is the food--literally everything we ordered was delicious. It is rare to find a spot where every single dish is a hit, but Tanuki nailed it. Great views, amazing food, and wonderful service. We will definitely be back! read more
2 years ago
Came here twice, once during the day and once at night. Looks better than it is. My first time coming was definitely much better than the second time. Let's start with food I made sure to get different things both times to really get a taste of the place. I tried the duck dumplings which were pretty good but the shrimp dumplings weren't. And both times I went, they didn't have the Otoro wagyu sashimi/nigiri. Which was quite disappointing. The corn was way too buttery, and the sweet and sour chicken didn't taste sweet and sour. It tasted like regular cooked chicken with rice. Almost all the rolls were pretty bland. I'm glad the snow crab roll was scorched because that's what you can taste. The spicy tuna roll was alright. Most of the food was presented beautifully but there was no taste. There were a few that were really good. The wagyu tacos and the salmon tacos were absolutely delicious and so were the shrimp rocks. But almost everything else tasted bland. And I made sure to try almost 10 dishes. I was disappointed because the decor of this place is phenomenal. It is so beautiful, whether you decide to sit inside or outside on the terrace with a view of the water. The music was pretty good for the most part. The service at night wasn't the best, despite there not being a lot of people. There was only one server for everybody. The second time I went, the service was a lot better. Definitely mixed feelings about the place because it's beautiful and the view is amazing but honestly, the food is average at best. read more
THE PLACE: Located in River Landing shopping plaza, there is sheltered parking garage connected offering a 2 hour free parking. The restaurant faces the Miami River, so youll be able to view the river & the passing boats - though it is partially obstructed by decorative greeenary. The restaurant has indoor, outdoor and bar seating and is absoultely GORGEOUS. Every space of the restaurant was beautifully thought out and gracefully crafted. However, here are my "buts" - outdoor seating experience maybe disrupted by loud construction right next to it (reason why we had to come in), music is very loud, and the table where we were later sat at had a leak directly above us. Im not sure if it was a spacing issue or why we were sat here knowing there was a ceiling leak, but my pants were wet from the wet cushioned seats and I was drizzled on the entire length of my stay. THE FOOD: Food was good, but the prices were outrageous for its portions. THE SERVICE: While our waiter was great, the service was quite slow for it to be early afternoon on a weekday. I would understand if this happend on the weekend or a busy time, but the restaurant was essentially empty. read more
Im a big fan of River Landing so when I found out they opened a Tanuki there, I was like skrrrrr... Their menu offers you the option of ordering high end a la carte pieces or opting for one of their renditions. I'm a nigiri girl so we grabbed a few appetizers and then went carte blanche on the nigiri section. I love the presentation and detail they put into each dish. Also, my table wasn't crowded as the plates arrived in a perfectly syncopated timing in some pseudo-omakase order we put in. The server went through all the specials and answered all questions we had. The ambience is zenful as the rear of the restaurant faces the river which is perfect on a brisk evening. I love their tiradito options I ordered because the tangy marinade really elevated the profile of the fish it was served with. I love their menu. I think I ordered like half of the raw items that night. It's perfect for HH, a quick lunch, or a dinner date. I'll be back. read more
Popped into Tanuki on a Friday midday for a solo lunch. The hostess was very friendly and I was sat immediately. The decor and vibe of the place is really stunning. You can tell a lot of thought went into it. They also have an outdoor deck where you can watch the boats pass by, I chose to sit inside because it was far too hot outside. I ordered the tuna crispy rice to start and it was SOOO good. Probably top 3 I've had in Miami. Rice was perfectly crispy and the tuna was melt in your mouth delicious. I also ordered the Xiao Long Bao which were okay. Not terrible, but not amazing. In my opinion there wasn't enough soup in them and they didn't come out very hot. I'd skip on these next time. Overall I had a great experience and I would love to return to try more! read more
2 years ago
This place is beautiful and the location is perfect, you can see Miami river from the outside tables and the ambience is great. We were there for my sister birthday and the service wasn't great. Our server was kind mad or just have bad attitude the whole time, didn't give any recommendation and was kind rude. Service was slow, with the food and the drinks in a Monday night. Taste of the food was good I try the branzino and was fresh and the side of vegetables tasty. The fried rice was weak, no taste and pale, the ribeye was whatever and the rolls were pretty decent. I recommend the crab Rangoon. Overall the place is not bad but they have a lot to work on it read more
7 months ago
After a fun time at Monster Jam, my family and two others wanted a dinner close by. Good luck finding a place that will take 15 people last minute you think? Well, they didn't even bat an eye, smiled and sat us within 10 mins. The ambiance and decor is absolutely beautiful inside and out. We ordered what seemed like every item on the menu and I don't think k we had one mediocre bite of anything. It was all sooooo delicious. Service was impeccable and food was coming out constantly. Never a dull moment. Wish I had more pics but we were starving and digging in the second the food hit the table. Bonus, make sure you wash your hands in their waterfall sink outside the bathroom. It was a big hit for kids and parents alike. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
I live right next to Tanuki and eveytime friends or family want to hang out, they always say let's go to Tanuki. It is a hit. The ambiance inside is trendy, outside it is right on the river with nice views of the sunset and boats. The food is very good. It can be pricey. I have had everything from the fried rice to salmon pizza and of course sushi. Specifically on my last visit, I had the salmon tacos which my sister loves. The old fashioned was smoked and very well done. I am not giving 5 stars because in my several visits, there's a consistent issue: if you sit at a table, the service is slow. I find myself trying to flag down the servers a lot. What we have discovered is sitting at the bar is your best bet to avoid that issue. Last time, we sat at the bar and Shane helped us. If it was based on my bar experience with Shane, 5 stars! He was attentive, made great drinks, and gave great menu suggestions. I definitely recommend. read more
This one checked all the boxes. It's one of the coolest restaurants we've been to. All the decor, ambiance, layout and overall vibe of this place was really nice. We tried several of their items on the menu and all of them were delicious. The short ribs were probably my favorite, packing so much flavor. Also enjoyed their filtered and unfiltered sakes. I'd say it's not really a place you'd bring small children, more like a cool spot to go with a group of friends for fun evening out. Service was great as well. read more
3 years ago
Such a beautiful location with beautiful views. There is a local parking garage near by and street parking not to far away. The ambiance is chilled, classy but still not to fancy. The food is amazing. Some of the things that we tried included the steak sandwich, which was beautifully seasoned and cooked but the meat being under a little made it very difficult to bite as a sandwich. We had to cut it in smaller pieces, all of the flavor was on point though. And the duck bao buns were perfect. The salmon with pear in the center, was very refreshing and just well made. The service was prompt and our server was just so sweet with us. Everything here is beautiful and well done. read more
2 years ago
I love the outdoor area, beautiful view with this weather. My favorites: lychee martini and hamachi tiradito, thank me later. Chow main is also great. read more
6 months ago
The food was amazing! We went during happy hour around 6? It ended around 7 but we got a good amount of food for the price we paid! read more
Service is exceptional and the sunset view is amazing, if you can score their outdoor seating. I'd recommend to come during happy hour since prices are lower, but still a splurge for most. The food is good, the vibes are there, and the decor is chic and zen (as others have already commented). Note that, like many other places in Miami, service charge (20%) is already included, but they'll remind you. What was good: -Spicy tuna roll -- exactly as it should be. The textures and flavours all worked together, but the jalapeno might be too spicy for some. -Tuna crispy rice -- the smooth texture of the spicy tuna (almost pate like) contrasted well with the crisp of the bottom rice layer. -Drinks -- the minto mash and yuzu berry spritz were a good way to start off the evening. I could taste the alcohol without it being overwhelming. What was meh: -Wagyu tacos -- came in a crispy shell; the beef was a little to sweet and it didn't make sense to have it be ground -- that seems like a waste of perfectly good A5 Wagyu. -Chashu pork bun -- overpriced for what it is, but still good flavour read more
Recently opened at River Landing and with spectacular views from the outside seating area. I've been to the Miami Beach location but this is a more beautiful space and great location. Stopped by for the $25 lunch and opted for the miso soup and Mongolian beef. Also shared an order of the delicious spicy edamame. Miso soup was a little bland but the Mongolian beef made up for it. This is one of the best Mongolian beef dishes I've ever tasted. My colleague opted for the Mango chicken and was humming the entire time so I take that as a good thing. Washed it all down with a really cold Sapporo and ended up the meal with a beautifully plated and delectable Crème Brûlée. María, the waitress, was the sweetest, most welcoming and warm, helpful and delightful person. I found out ladies drink free every Thursday at the bar area and there's a $10 all day sushi special on Mondays so run, don't walk. I'm coming back soon to try a few more dishes but especially to enjoy a nice drink outside contemplating the amazing views. read more
1 year ago
The food was delicious, I've been twice one with friends, the last time was to celebrate my birthday. The service was good and friendly. The perfect ambiance to celebrate my birthday. Next time I'll do a corporate event from work. This venue is one of the many UM have in the vendors list. read more
Everything was really delicious . The best part about the happy hour was that the portion sizes were the original size so if you ordered a roll, you're gonna get your 8 to 9 pieces and that's basically unheard of in MIAMI normally you get three or four pieces and that's it highly recommend all other cocktails that were on happy hour. Everything was delicious. The service was great and the food was honestly surprisingly good. I would definitely go back to this location as this one was my first time going to this location I normally go to the one in Miami Beach, but I would definitely go back to this location because the way the restaurant is set up. It's ample seating and you can actually sit near the water. read more
We went on a Wednesday night so not too many people there. The ambiance is definitely for a young group at least that night. Music was loud but I think it was because we got there at happy hour. The waiter was super helpful and guided us with what to order. The food was nice and good. It is a bit pricey but I can't wait to go back and sit by the river. As my husband would say, it was an adventure but one that cannot happen again for a while. But we are planning to go again. read more
3 years ago
Loved this place! It was the perfect spot to spend my birthday. I really enjoy the vibe, the food and drinks. The manager was super nice when she found out it was my birthday and brought out these moochi ice cream treats. It's a must try if you're into relaxed soothing nights. I will definitely be back !!! read more
1 year ago
Amazing drinks! Finally a place in miami that actually has good drinks! Food was also tasty and service was great even though we dined an hour before the kitchen closed we never felt rushed. read more
9 months ago
horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! on christmas day a few law enforcement officers ordered food and it was unacceptable not enough food just scraps of the beef & broccoli we were shockied to open our meals at the offfice to see this from what we thought was a nice place to order food we should known something was wrong when we got there and there were over 10 people waiting to be sitted no service at all and we also waited to pick up our order for over 15 mins very disappointed please do not go eat there its not worth it!!! it ruined my christmas food and it wasnt even good sorry chelf but nothing to brag about, dont waste your hard working money i will never go there again and thanks again for ruining all my co-workers meal. very disappointed. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Had lunch at Tanuki on a Friday afternoon. We were seated quickly but waited almost 15 minutes for our server to acknowledge us and take our order. She wasn't very attentive at all. The food was good, not amazing. The atmosphere was nice. Plenty of parking in the garage but too much traffic around the area to get to it. I wouldn't return. read more
Omg! This place is beautiful,the food is delicious, and the entire staff is very polite. Around 1PM today, I went there for lunch. First thing that I noticed was the decor and the hostesses that were able to get me seated for lunch. The waiter was fabulous. He helped me select items, the view of the river is nice as well. This place is clean as well. The manger is also very kind. Great place. Delicious food, nice team, and gorgeous decor. I will be back for lunch or dinner. Thank you read more
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What a beautiful place to have a meal. They had a lunch special but I went with the Miami Spice and had the crab rangoon which came with three. They looked like mini empanadas. I had the Salmon Avocado roll which was pretty big and filling enough for lunch. For dessert they bring you two Mochi. There were six of us and everyone got different combinations. I liked the mango a lot. Nice place for lunch with the view of the water and lots of shops in the mall. read more
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We were a party of 7 and absolutely everything we each ordered, was divine‼ Service was impeccable and the ambiance was so beautiful. We sat inside because it has been raining on and off all week. Gorgeous setting read more
The food and ambiance are excellent. I love that Ming stops by and checks on the customers. I always enjoy and bring my out guests or family to eat here. It is a wonderful place for small and large groups. I have been for lunch, happy hour and dinner. I look forward to coming back again. read more
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1420 NW N River Dr
Ste 140
Miami, FL 33125
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