The Den at Azabu Miami Beach
Japanese restaurant · Miami Beach ·
Authentic omakase with fish flown from Japan, intimate setting
Authentic omakase with fish flown from Japan, intimate setting
"Tucked away in the Stanton Hotel through Sushi Azabu’s dining room and behind a sliding door is this intimate sushi spot. Everything about the space is sleek, from the smooth blonde counter made from a Hinoki cypress tree to the meticulous chef who slices and serves with effortless precision.Most of the fish is handpicked at the market in Japan and flown in a few times a week. And whereas some counters can come off a little too earnest, the itamae here are a friendly bunch who are happy to answer questions and accommodate special requests. The menu alternates between hot and cold dishes, and few twists, as in uni soy sauce, are to be expected. Recent highlights have included thinly sliced octopus dotted with a sunny orange miso as well as soy-marinated akami nigiri." - Michelin Inspector
"The Den is located inside South Beach’s Azabu, in a private room covered in neat rows of sleek wood. There are two options to choose from here: a 16-course meal for $185 per person, and a 22-course meal for $300. We’d go with the 16-course. Not every plate here is an emotional firework, but there will be enough of the necessary flavor lightning bolts to justify the cheaper option—impossibly tender otoro, dabs of fresh wasabi placed neatly underneath thin strips of flounder, a pine straw smoked salmon nigiri that has a perfect whisper of campfire flavor. It’s all constructed with perfectly vinegary sushi rice." - ryan pfeffer
"Fish flown in a few times a week is treated and dressed minimally, often with just a single brush of nikiri. Recent highlights have included thinly sliced octopus dotted with a sunny orange miso as well as soy-marinated akami nigiri." - MICHELIN Guide
"I note that The Den at Sushi Azabu, an omakase in Miami Beach, is not returning to the list this year after previously holding a one-star ranking." - Olee Fowler
"I had some great omakase meals with Shingo Akikuni at The Den at Azabu." - Olee Fowler
