Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shokudo, Okami and Japow, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Design District's Upscale Japanese Destinations
The Design District serves as a premier destination for refined dining, where sleek architecture meets world-class culinary artistry. This curated selection highlights the neighborhood's sophisticated Japanese offerings, ranging from the precise omakase at Hiyakawa Miami Restaurant and Yasu Sushi to the vibrant flavors found at Okami and Shiso. Beyond traditional sushi, diners can indulge in elevated French techniques at Le Jardinier and Atelier Miami or enjoy a contemporary take on the classic steakhouse at Nino Gordo.
19 restaurants in Best Upscale Japanese Restaurants in Design District | Upscale Japanese Food
- Shokudo · rated 4/5: Japanese.
- Okami: Japanese.
- Japow: Japanese.
- Shiso: Japanese.
- COTE KOREAN STEAKHOUSE: Restaurant.
- EL OTRO TIESTO CAFE: Restaurant.
- HIYAKAWA MIAMI RESTAURANT: Japanese.
- KRAKEN CRUDO: Seafood.
- LE JARDINIER: French.
- SALVAJE: Japanese.
- SUVICHE SUSHI & CEVICHE: Restaurant.
- YASU SUSHI: Japanese.
- YOSO SUSHI: Japanese.
- ZZ'S SUSHI BAR: Restaurant.
- ATELIER MIAMI: French.
- ICHIMI: Japanese.
- POKE HOUSE: Japanese.
- BONDI SUSHI: Restaurant.
- NINO GORDO: Steakhouse.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.














