Shiso Combines Caribbean Flavors With Japanese Techniques in Miami | Eater Miami

"Chef Raheem Sealey is set to open on Friday, March 28 an Asian smokehouse that combines Japanese cooking techniques with Caribbean flavors; the result is a menu full of creative combinations like sake-glazed creamed corn, sticky ribs with furikake, and oxtail gunkan. Sealey, known for leading the kitchen at popular wood-fired Asian restaurant KYU and American barbecue spot Drinking Pig, explains his approach: "Cooking is something deeply personal to me," says Sealey, "I appreciate the simplicity of Japanese cuisine and love combining it with the bold flavors of the Caribbean. My Caribbean roots, from St. Croix, influence the cuts of meat, spices, and fish I use in the menu. It’s not about specific dishes, but about the overall flavor. By blending the vibrant tastes of the islands with the precision of Japanese cooking, I’m honoring my heritage while creating something that reflects both cultures. The result is something new, surprising, and uniquely mine." The dining room is sleek, combining concrete, graffiti, and chandeliers to create an urban-meets-glossy space, with indoor and outdoor rooftop areas, two different bars, chef’s counter seating, and Harajuku-inspired bathrooms full of anime art. Located at 239 NW 28th Street, it will open Tuesdays through Sundays from 5 p.m. to close." - Erin Perkins