Ikigai Sushi Bar

Came for Miami Spice but will definitely be coming back. Loved all the fresh fish, the kind service, and clean atmosphere. Great for date nights and family time. The omakase was amazing.

Gem for Sushi Lovers!! The sushi was amazing.. The moment you step in the ambiance has Japanese minimalist feel and everyone was very welcoming. Each sushi we had was fresh and very intricate blend of flavors. Recommend the white fish triadito,, Yorokobi, Kanikama Special!! The Akami and Chutoro were also a favorite.

Had a great experience at Ikigai Miami — the food was incredibly fresh, beautifully presented, and full of clean, balanced flavors. The service was attentive without being overbearing, and the staff made us feel genuinely welcome. Prices were more than fair for the quality, especially considering the caliber of the ingredients and overall vibe. Definitely a spot worth returning to if you’re looking for thoughtful Japanese-inspired cuisine in a relaxed, upscale setting.

We live on Brickell Key and decided to try Ikigai Sushi Bar. I am happy we did... The restaurant is modern and inviting. The bar is excellent and the food was fabulous. I was impressed when the owner personally thanked us as we left and seemed to care about our dining experience. Everything we tried was perfect and fresh. Great choices of sake too. Highly recommend.

Nicky and Vanessa were great waitresses super helpful with my allergies and very kind. Good place especially if you have soy, gluten, shrimp, oyster allergies like myself. I recommend the fish over the rolls

Damn, so happy we found/tried this place. First time in Miami, my girl and I were afraid that all of the sushi restaurants were more commercial/party/western-roll focused - as that's how they appear in photos. But not ikigai. Much more of a traditional experience. Sushi isn't trying to be extra, it's back to top-tier basics. The fish quality was amazing. The cuts were great too, nice and thick. We just got a few small dishes - the chirashi (forgot what it's called) and sukiyaki. The waiter recommended the sawagani nigiri which was a delicious and unique experience! Definitely will be the go to spot for us. Service was pretty good and staff was friendly, though we did find ourselves wanting to order more and could not see any staff nearby to flag down (it was also only us and one other group at the time)

The best place in Miami to enjoy traditional Japanese food. They have a large variety of sushis. Prices are very affordable. Staff is very friendly. Very good atmosphere. IKIGAI is the place to be for anyone who is looking for excellence & happiness !

Want a simple and fresh Japanese experience? This is your place! The nigiri selection has a delicacy for every taste from typical fans favorite Chutoro (medium tuna) to more interesting Uni (sea urchin) or Tarabagani (king crab). Highly recommend the tiradito or the smoke kampachi for a super fresh experience. Nacho (the chef) comes with decades of high end experience, and for service Kasumi was just the absolute best!

With their soft opening well on the way to great success, Brickell Key's newest hot spot is ready for your Japanese pallet. Let's start with the decor, oh my gosh, love the simply open modern Japanese style brown (bamboo brown), black and gray colors combination. The space is very clean, sushi bar area, lovely drinking bar area, beautiful tableware. Love the low yet, bright enough lighting. The staff is uniformed in all black, they look exceptionally sharp. Friendly and beautiful host greets you with a smile, get you seated with a menu which has a great variety of Nigiri, Temaki, Sashimi, Rolls, the regular classic Japanese sides, house special and classic Japanese desserts. The Fresh Wasabi for the Sashimi was delicious however I was not expecting it to have a charge seeing that it was done without us asking for it, nonetheless very tasty. The Otoro, Hamachi, Akami, Unagi and Hamachi Serrano Sashimi were all so freshly delicious I order second serving for all of these. They literally melted in the mouth. Our sushi bar experience was great Chef Nacho was the absolute best, he was friendly and his sashimis were chef's kiss. Ask him to make something special, thank me later. We had both the Mochi Ice (passion fruit flavor) and Matcha Cheesecake which were absolutely delicious. The texture and flavor were very pungent is a great tasting way. The cheesecake melted in the mouth. Perfect way to end a great delicious meal. Cheers to a great experience, welcome to the new restaurant on the block wishing them all the success.

Part of me wants this place to stay on the down low, but they deserve all the hype. This spot is a hidden gem on Brickell Key. The restaurant is really nice for a quiet date night. There's also a chef's counter, which is fun to watch. I highly recommend everything I had, but especially the smoked kampachi with apples and pecorino, the white fish tiradito, and the nigiri. Get here before the world finds out!

After a walk around Brickell Key we enjoyed the hospitality and amazing food at Ikigai Sushi Bar. The owners were very welcoming and the service was superb. Great place, highly recommended, many of us will be returning! https://www.instagram.com/ikigai_miami -- in Brickell Key.

We came across this place and had the pleasure of meeting the owner, who is an absolute sweetheart. The food was incredible--full of flavor and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, with great recommendations from the staff. We live in the Key and will definitely be back!

Normal food. I felt uncomfortable the whole time because the waitress was looking and staring at my husband. I won't be back

This gem has successfully benefitted from soft opening and has established itself as a legit leader in Miami's sushi scene. My wife, daughter and some friends and I dined there on Friday night and were fortunate enough to be offered and a master platter of three types of tuna sashimi that was the best I've ever tasted. We also enjoyed roles ( happily for my wife some meat dishes), and other sashimi offerings. Drink offering is simple but delicious, with the super attentive staff and simple ambiance being a perfect trifecta. Highly recommend this hidden gem for lunch or dinner.

Amazing! I was able to see a restaurant in Madrid, from my home in Miami. May me very happy to remember the good times I enjoyed many years ago. I'll have to come back!

Ikigai recently opened on Brickell Key but without any of the glitches of a newbie. I have eaten there three times already and have basically tried almost the whole menu. Each bite is better than the previous in terms of quality. The nigiri in particular is outstanding because the cuts are generous; somehow they have really flavorful rice; and they remain true to Japanese style by not giving you a massive mound of rice that would overwhelm the fish. Also, if you happen to go early on a Saturday night, you might catch their tuna-cutting, where they break down an enormous tuna and you can try each of the various parts, could not be more fresh. It is worth the detour even if you don't live on BK.