Quick Bites: Sushi

Two-For-One

During lunchtime, from 12 to 4 pm daily, patrons of Miracle Mile can stop at KAO Sushi & Grill for a bargain on selected sushi rolls: buy one get one free! In this edition of Quick Bites: Sushi, we paired the richness of the volcano roll ($15) – the standard crab and avocado combo elevated by a vibrant crab salad on top – with the refreshing tiger roll ($12). The citrusy flavor of the leche de tigre coats the roll of shrimp tempura and avocado topped with slices of salmon, completed by the slightly added texture of the crispy tempura flakes. Talk about twice the flavor! 

127 Miracle Mile
954.699.4234
kaosushigrill.com

Wagyu Lover

At Osumi on Giralda, you’ll find elevated Japanese-American fusion cuisine with a Latin flair. To satisfy polished palates, peruse down the Wagyu section of the menu. Here, you can take on a new interpretation of Surf & Turf, this time a la maki ($34) – a combination of shrimp tempura, lobster, and avocado rolled up and topped with Wagyu and Japanese teriyaki. Goes well with the five-piece Wagyu dumplings, in case you’re looking to share with the table. 

110 Giralda Ave
786.452.9902
osumisushibar.com

Roll With Mai

At Mai Sushi Tapas & Bar, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the extensive and inventive menu, which explores a new kind of take on Japanese tapas. Looking past the decadent sashimi specials and sushi pintxos, their homage to the City Beautiful is encapsulated in an equally elaborate roll. Biting into the Crunchy Coral Gables Roll ($14), you’re met with a colorful trio of tuna, white fish, and salmon topped with fried garlic, fried onion, eel sauce, and housemade spicy mayo. Equal parts flavor and crunch! 

98 Miracle Mile
206.696.0674
maisushitapas.com

Simple but Spectacular

Su-Shin Izakaya serves up a wide variety of authentic Japanese sushi and small plates, but our favorite is the simple yet flavorful Sunset Strip Roll ($15). The subtleness of the hamachi – Japanese amberjack or yellowtail fish – paired very well with the savory combination of the masago and scallion. Slices of avocado on top of the roll add an element of rich creaminess. 

159 Aragon Ave
305.445.2584
izakayarestaurant.com

Everything but the Kitchen Sink

At Sushi Sake, we tried one of the most unique items on its menu: the Seafood Paradise Roll ($20), which was filled with crunchy shrimp tempura and krabstick salad and then piled over with more krab salad, as well as spicy octopus, spicy mayo, and eel sauce. Talk about a full meal! While the roll itself, which was also covered with avocado slices, was tasty, we found the concoction on top of it to be a little too saucy. 

202 Miracle Mile
786.636.8125
sushisakemiami.com