Pla-Tu Sushi Thai Tapas

We've been coming to Pla-tu for a few years and it's definitely one of our favorite restaurants in the city. We have tried almost every dish in their menu so we have favorites we always order. Those include the spicy chicharron, bang bang shrimp, crispy rice topped with tuna, krab rangoon, salmon truffle roll, Chicken khaosoi, the omakase, and lately the tuna toro bowl. The first time we had the bowl it was mind blowing and this time around it wasn't quite the same but they tend to be consistent with their flavors. We also usually get our meal very quickly. What is great about Pla-tu is the dishes are common dishes found in other restaurants but taste elevated and fresh. Even the Thai donuts are probably the best I've ever had in Miami. For the price it's definitely worth coming here and have some of freshest fish in the city.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pla-Tu Restaurant is one of our favorite places. The Shrimp Tom Yam soup is absolutely delicious, and the Surf and Turf Roll is just perfect for our taste. 🍤🍣 There are so many great options to enjoy on the menu, so if you decide to come, you’ll definitely find something you’ll love. Highly recommended!

I've been here a couple of times and the food is honestly the best. I love it and the presentation is beautiful. It's always really quick and the service is amazing. Honestly one of my favorite restaurants in Miami. Will definitely be coming again.

Great variety of Japanese and Thai flavors with a wide assortment of menu items. I found the Shishito peppers to have a phenomenal breading and were perfectly fried although seemed to lack a bit of flavor. I also ordered the Chicken Khao Soi which had a deep fried egg noodle I was not a fan of at all but the spiced coconut broth was DIVINE! I would give the meal a 6 star rating based on the noodle soup alone due specifically to the broth. We also ordered several sushi rolls which were prepared fresh to order and were very good, but nothing that sets it apart from other sushi rolls in Miami. I will definitely return to try a curry dish which I assume is the star feature of the restaurant. I personally had the spicy tuna roll which was ok. Service was excellent and menu items were priced fairly. The restaurant was very clean and there was some free parking available in the parking garage to the east of the restaurant, but with limited spaces. I would have left a four star rating based overall on my meal but all things considered I left 5 stars.

Cool place! Service is always on point and food is simply delicious. Make sure to order Spicy Chicharron, Bang Bang Shrimps and Surf and Turf roll, you will thank me later. Consistently good food, it’s no wonder locals and visitors alike flock to this hidden gem for a taste of Thailand in the heart of South Miami.

From the moment you walk in, you can feel the heart and soul that’s been poured into this place. The owner and team aren’t just skilled—they’re exceptional. Warm, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to both their craft and their guests, they create an experience that goes far beyond just a meal. You can tell this isn’t just a business to them—it’s a passion. Every detail, from the atmosphere to the presentation, is handled with care. It’s rare to find a place where the people behind it are so deeply committed to making you feel welcome and valued. Absolutely outstanding in every way. Can’t recommend it enough!

Always incredible, Pla-Tu has some of the best food in Miami!

It is a casual spot for solid Asian Fusion. Perfect for a laid-back meal with friends with attentive service. The atmosphere is comfortable and clean. Timely fashion. Outstanding Sushi Chef, even buy me food to our table to greet and compliment. The food from the sushi bar was an amazing and beautiful presentation. Fresh and delicious!

Always got to stop by when I'm back in the South Miami area. Noticed some new menu items this time around and definitely needed to give them a try. Loved the toro bowl. Service is always top notch and welcoming.

Came here on a Saturday night with a gf of mine and they were pretty busy! Thankfully there was no wait though and we were seated right away. To share we ordered the Hamachi Jalapeño appetizer based on the recommendation from our server. She steered us well because we really enjoyed it. As my sushi roll I ordered the Miami White. I thought it was really good. I wish I was more hungry to order another roll, but that's a reason to come back! For dessert we ordered Thai Donuts and they were absolutely delicious. Perfect end to the meal. I would come back here to try more items off the menu. Just a note, they didn't have liquor, just beer and sake. I got a lychee sake and it was pretty good.

Delish apps! My favorite was the soup and the hamachi. Very flavorful. We had to wait for a bigger table but the team was accommodating to get us seated and then move us as soon as one became available.

This was a nice place. Dishes are tapas style. A little pricey but yummy. I did NOT like their Tom Kha soup. It was thick and too sweet. I wouldn't order it again. Their papaya salad was really good though!

Came for dinner a couple nights ago with an out of town guest who grew up nearby. He was shocked to find a restaurant in this side of US1. I think he took a video of the area since we originally sat outside because inside was packed. Luckily a table became available inside before the mosquitoes ate us alive! We ordered the following for 3 adults and 2 kids: Crispy tuna rice cake Thai crispy chicken wings Bang bang shrimp Fried oysters Some special homemade dumplings French fries that had a fancy name Shrimp pad thai (comes with a few pieces of chicharrones) Bad boy roll Tuna mango roll Another roll with shrimp tempura & some kind of torched fish and a lot of crispy shallots on top (not sure if it was a special) Khao Man Gai Khan Moo Krob We had a little bit of the chicken and rice leftover but we ate it all!! The food didn't wow me this time but it was still good. Shout out to Fluke, my favorite waiter.

Went on a Sunday night for dinner and it was packed! Such a cute hidden place in the Sunset area. We were seated in about 20 mins. We ordered some sake, then got apps (Shumai and the papaya salad). Then ordered the Sugar Mama and Black Dragon. Omg so delicious and melted in your mouth. There are definitely some more dishes that I would love to try out. Everything is very reasonably priced. It's all tapas style so everyone can share. There is also a parking garage around the corner for customers of the resturant which is convenient. Soon to be back for this hole in the wall!

This review and visit is mostly based on their sushi- unfortunately I wouldn't recommend it. To start, we got the hamachi jalapeño. It had a little kick to it but was bearable. It was good, but not better or more fresh than other places around town. We got 2 rolls: the Miami White and Salmon Truffle. Both were highly recommended by the waitress. We did not like the salmon truffle. The flavors just did not mesh well. I think they tried too hard to be creative and it just didn't work. The Miami White was fine. It did have a nice lemony/zesty flavor to it. I didn't think it was spicy. Nothing unique that I'd be back for. We also got the bao buns with Korean chicken- pretty good but very spicy. I can usually tolerate a medium spice level but this was beyond that. The bao bun flavor was good, not the best I've ever had, but overall good. The food had a nice presentation and was delivered quickly. The service was fine, though our waitress seemed to try to rush us out of there. It was a Tuesday night around 8pm when we arrived (they closed at 10). It's small inside, but it was clean. Maybe the Thai food is better but I wouldn't recommend making it a stop just for sushi.

Can. Not. Stay. Away. Will Rogers. Send. Help. Man, o man, o massaman curry!!! I cannot stay away. First of all if you want to rock your taste buds hitting all the sweet, salty, sour, tangy, hot, umami..Thai is the cuisine. Get here asap. If you want to cruise control your taste buds, go elsewhere. But if you want to zoom, a zooma zoom, get to Pla-tu. Had the Massamam Beef, wife had the Red Curry shrimp.. she said it's the best Red Curry she ever had....and she's curried all around the world! I love this place !!!

Ive never really liked this place, I've been a few times. Its not bad but its not great either. For me if its not great it doesnt cut it!

The hype at Pla-Tu is real! All of our dishes were amazing, especially the hamachi jalapeño (we ordered 2), the pork belly (also ordered 2), sushi omakase and Tom kha were also super good. We sat outside so it was a little hot but they turned on the big fans and we were fine. Inside it was full and smelled like food which was fine bc we were at a restaurant duh :@)

Food was definitely a hidden gem. We ordered 5 times and all were excellent. Found it by yelping and decided to try it. Looks like locals from south miami . Service was ok. Could be a little better. Nice place and clean . Definitely a good regular place to dine . Will repeat for is to good.

what an amazing night!!! best sushi!!! best service!! great atmosphere!! perfect on so many levels!! from the moment we walked in to the time we left, we enjoyed every moment!!! highly recommend this little gem hidden in south miami on the west side of us1 you wont be disappointed!!

Attached below is what came in my $17 order of the three kingdom roll. This looks nothing like the portions shown in pictures online and it's honestly ridiculous. Further, when I called to place my order, which took two calls before I was answered, the conversation lasted 20 seconds before I was hung up on by Ploy in the middle of asking when my order would be ready for pickup. I literally had to call back to ask when I could come pick up my food. Then, I was told it'd be ready in 5 minutes and ended up taking more like 20. Honestly, I can't help but feel like I was scammed.

The food tasted great. The service was good. The restaurant is a nice spot for a cozy meal. The restaurant was very clean including the bathrooms.

I've eaten here before and usually enjoy the sushi, but my most recent visit was really disappointing and honestly a little concerning. One of our sushi dishes tasted strongly like **butane or some kind of fuel**, as if the torch they normally use had gone out mid-burn. We mentioned it to the staff right away and were told it was "truffle oil," but I've had truffle oil many times before and this was definitely not that. The taste was chemical and unpleasant, so we chose not to eat it. We made it clear we weren't trying to get the item taken off the bill -- we just didn't feel safe eating it (they still charged us for the dish, which felt dismissive, but it wasn't unexpected) . We left feeling lightheaded and sick. It's unfortunate because the restaurant usually does a good job, but this experience left me questioning their safety and customer service standards. This lack of concern and dismissiveness gave us enough reason to not go back and stop recommending this restaurant in the future. I hope they take this feedback seriously and double-check their torching process so this doesn't happen to anyone else.

Amazing food, really good service, accessible price. We will be returning. We ordered four different plates and all were great.

Hands down the best sushi in Miami! Everything we tried was beyond delicious. The summer roll was so fresh and flavorful, the tuna crispy rice was perfectly done, and the Golfer Guard roll might just be the best flavored roll I've ever had. We also tried the Khao Soi chicken (our absolute favorite!)--so rich, comforting, and full of flavor. On top of the amazing food, the staff was incredibly kind and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. I can't wait to come back!

The vibes were good. The food is great however you need to order a lot to fill yourself. No big deal since it's tapas. My partner and I ordered the following and here are our ratings: Tina mango 8/10 Miami white 7.5/10 Rice tuna crisp 8.5/10 Crispy pork belly 7/10

I don't normally gate keep locations like this but I'm going to have to with how great the food is!! I would hate for instagram or TikTok to mess it up! Normally most sashimi you find isn't sliced correctly. You get big pieces or uneven cuts but this spot has the most thinly sliced fish and it's of quality too! I ordered 2 hamachi jalapeños, the Korean fried chicken and the pad Thai. The Korean fried chicken I'm so happy came in 4 pieces. Normally you're overwhelmed with spices and sauces but this was dressed beautifully! With a lettuce garnish underneath. Now the pad Thai, it was so incredible. There was a side of sprouts and noodles hot enough for you to mix them together to soften them AND there was a side of chicharron! Uffff and the best part was I showed up 15 min before closing and they still let me sit down and have my first meal here. I can't wait to come back. Service was great, restaurant was great to be in, ambiance was soft and easy. I really can't wait to go back. Thanks again!

This place is no joke! I finally made it in the best sushi spot in miami! The jalapeño hamachi is orgasmic. The Tom Kha soup will make your eyes roll back. In all seriousness this place is phenomenal.

I found this gem randomly after an appointment in the area and decided to check it out. Servers were very attentive. I ordered the tuna tataki and the omakase sushi option. Both were delicious.

We went here for a fun girls night. It's a small restaurant and super casual. We had the papaya salad which was delicious. My omakase sushi was a little boring. My friend enjoyed her curry. We wouldn't come back with all the options around

Found this place through Yelp and we are glad we have this spot a try. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. The service was great and very fast and they have plenty of seating available. This feels like a hidden gem in south miami. Definitely a must try if you're in the mood for Asian food.

Super good food and great service and truly enjoyed this small little Asian / sushi place. The Bad Boy roll is exceptional. Some of the fish is local catch. Good Sauvignon Blanc at $8/glass. They only had one to choose from but that one was very good.

Back AGAIN! Every time we come to Miami, this is our first stop! We get the Golder Guard and Bad Boy rolls. Unagi bowl this time. All just so flavorful! Staff is the best. Feels like home.

Hidden gem. I ordered the Sugar Mama and it's probably the best roll I've had yet. Can't wait to go back

This place had been on my list for a bit of time. I love thai and japanese food because it tends to be celiac-friendly and they have a very large menu - it was so hard to choose what to order! However we decided to order the pad thai and omakase. The omakase was so fresh! All the sashimi and sushi tasted really good. We decided to order the pad thai by recommendation from the waiter. It was pretty good and had their own twist by adding pork inside. This is the first sushi restaurant that I've been to that has demonstrated celiac inclusivity, offering tamari gluten free soy sauce

Great little spot in the heart of sunset. Glad I found this place. They have some of the freshest sushi I've had in Miami. Highly recommended the Toro! Stopped in during a lunch break and it was great!

Driven by this place many times and never stopped by until this week. Glad I did. I was craving Thai food however my friend and I opted for tapas to share. The food overall was good. The donuts are always a nice finish. My favorite dish was the crudo with the citrusy juice and crispy onions. I would go back just for those two plates. Parking is inside the garage or on the street PayByPhone. Weekdays it's not busy so you'll have plenty of seating as well. Overall it's 3.5 stars place for me.

Great little spot in South Miami! My mom and I were looking around for some sushi and we came across this place on Google. Decided to give it a try and we were pleasantly surprised! Food came out a little bit slow, but we did not mind once we tried it. We ordered the tuna cripsy rice, shrimp shumai, wonton soup, and a couple rolls and everything was very tasty! Great casual spot. Will definitely be back!

We've been coming here for years and it truly is the best Thai restaurant in Miami. The ambiance is intimate, the food is not only incredible and fresh but affordable. They always treat us like family here!

I love me some good Thai food :) They're currently in a soft re-opening post kitchen renovations. Still, it's delicious! Most recently went on a Friday night and the line was long. So we decided to we come back on a Wednesday, and there was no wait (pro-tip!) They're working off of a limited menu, so no curries or noodle dishes at the moment. But the sushi bar is fully open! We ordered: Tuna yuki Unagi (eel) bowl Salmon Truffle roll Everything was super fresh! I'm always surprised by the tuna since it doesn't have that fishy after taste. The salmon on the roll was lightly torched, which gave it a slight smokey flavor. Lastly, the wontons were nice and crispy! Platu still offers the same quality as it once did without breaking the bank. And the people behind it had always been warm and friendly. If you don't feel like waiting an hour to get seated, come back another day. Supporting this local business is worthwhile!

Best sushi restaurant. From the service and ambiance. Food is amazing. Had the Sugar Mama-incredible!!! Eel & avocado sushi was scrumptious! The shrimp tempura roll was fresh and extremely delicious. For dessert, the Thai doughnuts were out of this world. Wish to have ordered more, but will definitely be returning for more. Highly recommend this gem in south Miami.

Place was decent and neat and same as the food, server was really attentive and focus.

After years of seeing this spot and wanting to pop in I finally did and boy am I glad. The location is small and un-assuming but the service and food were excellent. We were in a group of 6 so had the opportunity to try a bunch of menu items. My personal favorites were the crispy tuna rice, the pork belly, the tomkha with chicken, the salmon truffle roll and the surf and turf roll. The prices are fair and the portions are decently sized. We loved the spot so much that we went back and ordered take out the next day. Highly recommend checking out this hidden gem!

I knew they were in a soft opening and don't have their full kitchen open but I was pleasantly surprised. They still had a good amount of menu items available and the service from Oui was wonderful, she was so sweet! Everything we had was very good but I was extremely impressed with the popcorn shrimp, I can't get over how good it was! Can't wait to come back once the Thai menu is available

If I could give it 10 stars I would. Pla-tu never disappoints. Everything on the menu is great. The red curry chicken was delicious.

Came here on a whim with some friends after searching places in the area and omg this was such a great choice. Once we walked in we were greeted right away and shown to our table. The restaurant was pretty packed but even though we were able to find street parking right next door. One cool aspect of the restaurant is they have a frosted glass wall in front of the kitchen so you can see the outlines of chefs cooking your meal. We started off with the crispy tuna rice cake. The rice was crispy, not at all oily and the tuna was so fresh! This dish is a little spicy but nothing we couldn't handle. Definitely get this! For my entree I decided to get the chicken khao soi, which was recommended by our server. This dish honestly blew me away. It was made in a coconut curry sauce and had not only flat egg noodles but deep fried noodles. Once you mixed everything together it was such a fun dish with all the different textures and flavors. Also be sure to squeeze some lime over it...that totally elevates the dish. This meal was heafty but it was so good I couldn't stop eating and found myself trying to eat all the broth once I ate everything else. 10/10 My friends got the Tom Yam Rice Noodles and a sushi roll. Both couldn't stop raving about their dishes either. Our server was super attentive throughout our meal and answered all of our questions and gave really great suggestions. This will definitely become one of my go to spots.

We were met with beautiful plants before we walked into this quaint and nicely decorated spot. First time here as we are not from the area, but wow will we never forget such fresh and delicious food, kind and attentive service from the staff, and really how priceless it is to enjoy an amazing restaurant experience.

It's very good but the wait is ridiculous. 15 people waiting and many people decided not to wait. As someone mentioned they're frazzled. Then friends or regulars seem to get seated right away even though there's a line. Suggest you wait until all the excitement from the current review. We had salmon tuna poke it was average. The miso soup was the best Ive ever tasted. The fried pork rice was delicious too. We ordered thai donuts after 15 minutes wait we were told they were out. Left just as our two hour meter ended.

Great place for sushi and small plates. Have not tried any of their Thai dishes but Japanese sushi rolls and nigiri were both good. It is a very relaxed atmosphere and mostly easy street parking. Prices are not bad on most items. Toro, and Uni nigiri were a bit high but definitely great quality. It is definitely a good option for sushi. I will come back to try one of their Thai curries I hear they are very good.

What went well? Everything, every time. Food, service, everything. Fresh every time. I don't go anywhere else to have sushi.

For the past two years and more than 15x, whenever in Miami, we frequent Pla-tu. Two visits ago, we were there three of four days. It is THAT good. The sushi (Golder Guard & Bad Boy), appetizers (Gyoza, Veg Rolls, Edamame), bowl, noodle dishes (Pad Thai), and the Thai Donuts are standard order. The staff is attentive and Ouí always greets us and many others with love and affection. Sometime you want to go...and they are always glad you came! The prices have risen recently but the quality has not taken a dip.

Food, service and ambience were all superb! The Thai food here is the best tasting and freshest I have experienced in the US. My father and I were so impressed, we ate here 3 night is a row...the first night was delivery, the next two, we ate in-house. We ate mostly Thai, however the one roll we had (Spicy tuna) was delicious and fresh. I've traveled to Thailand several times, and Pla-Tu has the most authentic tasting Thai food I've had outside of Thailand. I often include restroom cleanliness in my evaluation, since if they're doing a good job cleaning the restrooms, their likely doing a better job cleaning the kitchen....their restrooms were spotless, well maintained, and smelled clean. We want to give a double shout out to Server Nazmiye (I think that's her name), and she only been working there for a couple weeks. She was our server for the two dine in experiences. She was incredibly attentive, polite and efficient. When she was taking our orders and serving us, she was very focused on us and made us feel that in that moment, we were the only people that mattered. If you're ever in South Miami, Pla-tu is a must. My father and I will be back for more!

My Dad had been pumping this place up to me for months, so when we went for dinner last night I had my expectations set a little high. Since it was nice out, and we had some high-risk members in our group, we decided to take advantage of their al fresco dining. It has the ambiance of a high way. The noise was at times deafening as trucks and cars whizzed by honking. Food wise, the majority was good and enjoyed, but there were some major missteps. The customer service helped remedy the situations, so overall the rating is a 3.5. Pla-Tu took a very, let's say, artistic approach in coursing out the meal. We ordered the bang bang shrimp, shrimp shumai, kanisu, and a couple of rolls to share, followed by the red chicken curry and pad Thai for dinner. The curry and pad Thai came out first, along with the bang bang shrimp. This was a little disappointing. The server explained that the sushi takes much longer, but we would have been fine waiting for the sushi and having the hot mains later, had we been given the option. One person in our party can not handle any spice, and typically pad thai has no heat. Well, surprise! This pad thai was fairly spicy, much to the shock of my father's lady friend. She was miserable for a solid 10 minutes. I love spice, so it didn't bother me too much, but it was very prominent. Pla-Tu needs to mention that there's spice in the pad Thai on the menu (like their other spicy dishes) or have the server note it. When the sushi finally came out, it was pretty good. I ordered the Miami White and the Tuna Mango. Tuna Mango was more popular but I enjoyed both. The shrimp shumai never arrived after nearly an hour, so we cancelled them. Saving the best for last, we ordered the Thai donuts. You can never go wrong with Thai donuts, or so I thought. Pla-Tu managed to, twice. They came out looking like pretty flowers. We were excited to dive in but as soon as we tore the first batch apart, they were raw in the center. Second batch was better, but there was still raw dough in parts. In my lengthy Thai donut career I have never had this happen. I would recommend they skip the artistry and cook them as smaller pieces, or like donuts like they used to, or lower the fry oil temperature to give them more time. I think they're too big and/or cooking too fast on the outside. The server took them and the non-existent shumai off the bill. All in all, I'd like to think this was not the best representation of Pla-Tu. We may give it a second go as my Dad swears it's much better usually. To be continued!

I came here just to try the crispy pork belly, and although it was delicious, my favorite thing ended up being the bang bang shrimp! Soooo yummy! There was a lot of breading to it, but it was still very tasty - and sweet! The service was friendly, and they took care of us quickly. The ambiance was very tranquil, you could be seated inside or outdoors, but since it was a hot day, we ended up sitting inside. The parking was empty when we arrived around 7pm and it wasn't busy, even though it was a Sunday night. I would definitely go again.

Food was mediocre. My family and I didn't find anything to be out of this world amazing... The service was okay. We ordered two appetizers and didn't get our second one until the end of the meal. By that time we didn't want it anymore. However, they agreed to give it to us for free since it took too long. It was nice to try something new, but I wouldn't return.

Stopped in for dinner with my husband and daughter. We got some spicy edamame, crispy pork belly and papaya salad to start. Everything came out super quick. The spicy edamame was good, once you have one you can't stop! I was pleasantly surprised at just how good the crispy pork belly was. The special sauce that it comes with- my husband wanted to take a gallon home lol. The papaya salad was fresh and crisp. I had the shrimp pad Thai as my main. It was with smaller noodles than I am used to but it was very good. I enjoyed all of the food as well as the ambiance. It was a good vibe. I plan on coming back!

I am so happy to say I finally found a quality sushi spot in south Miami. All the food we ordered was delicious and reasonably priced. The sushi rolls are unique and very fresh. We tried the bad boy, Miami white, and the spicy yellowtail. All were delicious. Also tried the chicken bao buns & the Tom kha chicken soup, *chef's kiss* Bottom line is this place is great and I can't wait to come back to try more of the menu. Service is good & was able to come in without a reservation :)