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The chefs quietly holding the Edomae line
Japanese-Owned & Operated Sushi Restaurants in South Florida The chefs quietly holding the Edomae line
I originally compiled this list in response to the (ridiculous, without merit) Sun-Sentinel sushi readers'-choice award bake-off. While Japanese ownership doesn't automatically guarantee quality, it nearly always signals something deeper โ discipline, restraint, and respect for sushi as an art form rather than a trend. South Florida doesn't have many truly Japanese-owned or operated sushi restaurants, but the ones that do exist are worth the pilgrimage. These are the chefs and owners quietly maintaining the Edomae tradition, focusing on rice temperature, fish balance, and seasonality instead of spicy-mayo theatrics.
10135 WEST COMMERCIAL BLVD, Tamarac
Licensee: RAKUSHO LLC
Chef Mido Kiyoyaki's compact take-out restaurant offering high-grade fish and properly seasoned rice.
SEA1624789690 YAMATO ROAD SUITE 4, Boca Raton
Licensee: POKE MAN LLC
Another Kiyoyaki venture with the same purity-first philosophy.
SEA60210481956 E SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: RTS88 INC
Beloved Japanese grocery with fresh sushi, bento, and pantry staples.
NOS162470423 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: CHIBA CORPORATION
Run by "Mama-san" & "Papa-san"; nostalgic counter for classic sushi to go.
SEA161790111905 W SUNRISE BLVD, Plantation
Licensee: SEQUITA INC
Family-owned, playful plating but traditional heart โ sushi, tempura, udon, teriyaki.
SEA16192518271 W SUNRISE BLVD, Plantation
Licensee: ROCK AND RIVER FOOD INC
Part izakaya, part sushi bar; late-night favorite among Japanese expats.
SEA16212222362 WILTON DR, Wilton Manors
Licensee: KURIHARA INC
SEA16217237100 FAIRWAY DR, Palm Beach Gardens
Licensee: EBISU INC
Since 1992 โ quiet mastery, impeccable ingredients, longtime staff.
SEA601042420355 BISCAYNE BLVD, Aventura
Licensee: ASAKA CORP
Classic Edomae style with Japanese chefs at the bar.
SEA232279312502 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines
Licensee: MIKAN JAPANESE RESTAURANT LLC
Founded 1996 by Seiji "Ike" Ikemizu โ balanced, authentic dishes in casual settings. Two locations: Miami + Pembroke Pines.
SEA1623577313 NW 25 STREET, Miami
Licensee: LET'S TACO INC
Chef Seijun Okano's 8-seat omakase; minimalist, exacting, sublime.
SEA23357772700 N MIAMI AVE UNIT 103 - 104, Miami
Licensee: HIYAKAWA MIAMI LLC
Chef Shuji Hiyakawa's serene, architectural counter.
SEA2338057851 NE 79 ST, Miami
Licensee: JAPAN AUTHENTIC FOOD SYSTEM LLC
Fine-casual offshoot emphasizing Toyosu fish and balanced rice.
SEA23357527223 NW 2 AVE, Miami
Licensee: OGAWA MIAMI LLC
Chef Masayuki Komatsu under owner รlvaro Pรฉrez Miranda; Michelin star.
SEA2337845112 ALHAMBRA CIR, Coral Gables
Licensee: 112 SUSHI LLC
Chef Shingo Akikuni's 14-seat counter; seasonal and intimate.
SEA2337634661 BRICKELL KEY DRIVE, Miami
Licensee: KAMAKURA INC
Chef Kevin Cory's omakase jewel box; unmatched precision.
SEA23335639700 COLLINS AVENUE STE 378, Bal Harbour
Licensee: HARBOUR RESTAURANT PARTNERS LLC
Chef Makoto Okuwa; modern sophistication with Edomae discipline.
SEA2337147151 NE 41 ST UNIT 137, Miami
Licensee: SUSHI YASU LLC
Chef Yasu Tanaka; compact counter, seasonal purity.
SEA2338605Non-Japanese ownership but strict adherence to classic Japanese technique and omakase discipline.
6592 W ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach
Licensee: NOUTTA SUSHI LLC
Chef Noutta, originally from Laos, sources select sashimi-grade fish from around the world and is certified to serve A5 Wagyu. An unassuming sushi restaurant in a legacy shopping plaza that is eye-openingly good. Est. 2025.
SEA6021853310 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach
Licensee: TENG87 FOOD INC
Est. ~2002. Chef Bruce (Chinese) maintains Toyosu-level sourcing and precise Edomae sequencing.
SEA16117127461 N FEDERAL HWY , Boca Raton
Licensee: GOLDEN LAND LLC
Masamune's smaller sibling; same clean discipline.
SEA60190795640 N FEDERAL HWY STE 3, Fort Lauderdale
Licensee: HO LAM INC
Est. ~2018. Chef Qui Lam (Cambodian) emphasizes aging, balance, and minimalism.
SEA1613185ZERO DUVAL ST, Key West
Licensee: SEABOARD ASSOCIATES LMTD PTNR
Est. 2023โ2024. Chef David Bouhadana (American, trained in Japan) delivers clean, Toyosu-based omakase.
SEA5402775252 NW 25 STREET UNITS R Q P, Miami
Licensee: UCHI MIAMI LLC
Est. 2021. Chef Tyson Cole's Texas-born concept balances modern aesthetics with traditional restraint.
SEA23367671658 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton
Licensee: DANSHANHU GROUP LLC
Est. 2020s. NYC-trained chefs execute multi-course Edomae progressions with modern touches.
SEA6020868477 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton
Licensee: SUSHIGO
Est. 2020s. NYC-trained chefs execute multi-course Edomae progressions with modern touches.
SEA6020999Full-service Japanese restaurants that helped shape the region's early sushi culture.
3007 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach
Licensee: YAMAGUCHI INC
Tatami booths, wood beams, and a menu unchanged for over 40 years. (DBPR licenses this as Hiro's Japanese Restaurant.)
SEA23246405759 SW 40 ST, Miami
Licensee: MATSURI INC
Est. 1988. Still the benchmark for authentic sushi in Miami.
SEA23180331180 SW 57TH AVE, West Miami
Licensee: SAKURA WEST MIAMI LLC
Est. 1998. Family-run sushi bar known for cozy booths and consistent sushi offerings. Many long-time patrons say they've been dining there for 20+ years.
SEA23261687050 W PALMETTO PARK RD BAY 33, Boca Raton
Licensee: SUSHI YAMA INC
Est. 1996. A Boca fixture since the '90s; unpretentious and steady.
SEA60204589557 NW 41 ST, Doral
Licensee: CATERING CONNECTION INC
Est. early 2000s. Palm Beach's early pioneer of upscale sushi is still going strong.
SEA2329035233 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach
Licensee: DELRAY HOTEL OWNER LLC
Chef Akira Back (Korean-American) fuses Japanese and Korean techniques in a stylish, high-energy room.
SEA6022599270 BISCAYNE BLVDWAY, Miami
Licensee: ZUMA JAPANESE RESTAURANT MIAMI LLC
International izakaya concept combining luxury and Japanese inspiration.
SEA2332632Data sources: FRI. Built from DBPR public inspection records, Florida Sunbiz business filings, and Foursquare/OSS location data. All counts are derived from public records โ no estimates or projections unless labeled as forecast.