Uchiko Miami Beach
Sushi restaurant · Sunset Islands ·
Yakitori grill, smoked & cured dishes, tasting menus
Yakitori grill, smoked & cured dishes, tasting menus
"Uchiko — which translates to “child of Uchi” — is Austin-based chef Tyson Cole’s newest concept in Miami. With Uchi’s successful Wynwood location, Cole decided it was time to conquer South Beach. Located in Sunset Harbour, the menu focuses largely on the use of the yakitori grill that’s used for the “from the hearth” section of the menu with a selection of hot and cold dishes that are both smoked and cured — including a hearth-roasted lobster with umeboshi butter, seared NY strip wagyu with charred snow pea leaves, and Japanese sweet potato with brown butter, nori vinaigrette and crème fraîche. For those who don’t want to decide, there are two chef’s tasting menu options: a daily ten-course omakase or the personalized somakase (omakase built from the server’s choices)." - Amber Love Bond
"We don’t like Uchiko as much as its sister restaurant Uchi, but it’s still a solid spot for cocktails and snacking on a spicy tuna roll at the bar. If you plan to come with a big group, don’t. The nibbles of sushi, tempura, and steak are meant for a business dinner that won’t involve much chewing. Or for the Sunset Harbourists who live upstairs and don’t want to commute very far for a date night. The dining room is serious enough for a client meeting, but the leafy plants and glossy tiles let the happy hour crowd unclench from the stresses of an aggressive Jetset Pilates class." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo
"The menu at Uchiko is an LSAT’s worth of crudo, sushi, steak, and tempura. Some dishes are respectably filling, others would offend a mouse. This is also true about Uchi, its more famous sister restaurant in Wynwood. The difference is, the payout at Uchiko isn’t as great. The menu here has more misses to navigate around. But it’s a solid spot for happy hour or a casual dinner if you’re not starving. photo credit: Uchiko photo credit: Uchiko photo credit: Uchiko photo credit: Uchiko Pause Unmute Don’t let the rows of big tables fool you, Uchiko is not a smart place for a big group dinner. Uchiko is best experienced at the bar. Even on a Monday, the snazzy green-tiled bar is full of Sunset Harbour residents who’ve taken the elevator down on the hunt for sake, human interaction, and good sushi. Uchiko delivers on that. If you’re sitting down for a proper dinner, there should only be one other person across from you. Skip the first three pages of the menu, where by-the-piece nigiri and sashimi will drive up your tab and offer little in return. Focus on the makimono, the cool and hot tastings, and the vegetables. Stay away from the hearth tastings, where you’ll pay $60 for a six-ounce ribeye that could fit in the palm of a four-year-old’s hand. Even though it can be a maddening restaurant when you order wrong, Uchiko is still a win for the Sunset Harbourists. The sleek dining room works well for a networking dinner and looking hot at the bar while nibbling on sushi rolls—two of the neighborhood’s most cherished pastimes. Food Rundown P-38 It’s a straightforward yellowtail roll, and it’s one of the more filling options you can get here for $17. Order it. photo credit: Richard Casteel Spicy Crunchy Tuna If you like spicy tuna, then you’ll enjoy Uchiko’s rendition. The only thing that differentiates it from every spicy tuna roll within a ten-mile radius is the hint of vinegar from the takuan. PlayMute video credit: Mariana Trabanino Kinoko Remember how we told you to ignore the nigiri and sashimi part of the menu? This is why. This $7 sliver of trumpet mushroom atop sushi rice is like spending $7 on single piece of gum. Not worth the fleeting moment of pleasure. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Westholme Ribeye This comically small piece of meat is nowhere near the vicinity of being worth $60. But we’ll give it to them for nailing the au poivre. Too bad the experience is so short-lived. photo credit: Uchiko Koviche The lobster has a strange, grainy texture, and it’s lacking the citrus or acid we normally look forward to in a ceviche. Skip this. photo credit: Uchiko Karaage The juicy chicken karaage is just as good here as it is at Uchi. Order it, because it also helps you get full during a meal that’d otherwise consist of delicate little bites. photo credit: Mariana Trabanino Porkbelly We could’ve used about ten more slices of these sweet-glazed pork belly pieces on our plate. Delicious, but gone too fast. PlayMute video credit: Mariana Trabanino Milk And Cereal They’re essentially milk croquettes that pop in your mouth like a water balloon. Get a spoonful with the Cap’n Crunch and chocolate mousse to feel like you’re seven and having sugary cereal for breakfast. photo credit: Richard Casteel" - Mariana Trabanino
"Uchi has proven to be such a reliable special occasion meal all over the country, with beloved locations in Austin, LA, and Miami. So we’re optimistic about their newest arrival in Florida: Uchiko. The menu will overlap a lot with Uchi and include some new yakitori dishes. It’s supposed to open in Sunset Harbour in early 2025 and will be the first east coast location of Uchiko (there are two locations already in Austin and Houston). If this one shares the same menu, the fish sauce caramel brussels sprouts will be a must-order here too. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Anne Cruz
"Hai Hospitality also plans to expand its Uchiko concept with locations slated for Plano, Texas in 2023, Denver, Colorado in 2024, and Miami Beach, Florida in 2024." - Nadia Chaudhury