16 Restaurants That Could Only Exist In Miami - Miami - The Infatuation

"Itamae AO isn’t your standard omakase. Of the entire eight-course meal, only one nigiri appears. The rest are Nikkei-influenced dishes featuring sea creatures like kanpachi, swordfish, and razor clams—all paired with punchy flavors that tickle the tip of your nose while your ears vibrate from Tyler, The Creator basslines. Even though the flavors are inspired by Peruvian cuisine, you won’t find these dishes anywhere in Lima. You won’t find them in New York or Chicago either. Their leche de tigres are made with local produce like jackfruit. And the peerless flavors on display have evolved in Miami, from a small stand in a food hall to the Itamae AO of today." - virginia otazo, ryan pfeffer