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For four star Japanese, try Matsuri in West Miami. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this affordable place in the West Dade area. It's known for its sushi. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese Restaurant in all of Miami. I say Japanese, because this place is so much more than just sushi. Yes the sushi is fresh and expertly prepared, as my Japanese roommate felt the need to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The wait, wow. This place is popular. I didn't have to wait long...I don't think I would have eaten here had I had to wait a long time.This restaurant is a scenic drive from downtown and can be a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I lived nine years of my life in Japan, speak and read Japanese well, and was married to a Japanese girl for six years. One thing and one thing alone led me to live this life: my love of sushi.hands...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Japanese in town, freshness, price, food variety. The majority of the menu is pretty good, ingredients are fresh, consistency in making the food which is very important. You see some Japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Shocked and dismayed ... by the ordinariness of the food at Matsuri, after reading all the fawning reviews here and at Chowhound.Small hunks of fish that don't seem particularly noteworthy in any way....
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had read so many reviews about this place I had add it to my "must visit" list. So my friend and I decided to pay a visit on Thursday night. As I first walked in, I was quite surprised by the decor,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I checked out the reviews here first and was excited to go since a friend had told me it was good too. I guess my expectations were too high because it definitely didn't impress.The menu was large and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I have to say is...wow...the sushi here is amazinggg!! Definitely the best sushi place in Miami( well, other than Nobu). To be honest, I had tried sushi before but I wasn't too big of a fan. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri is definitely a deal, and offers some interesting dishes that most places in Miami wouldn't (or can't) offer, for a variety of reasons. I am not going to lie and say that this is authentic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe I never yelped this place...Most important tell tale that it's a great Japanese restaurant ...Japanese people eat here! No need to explain any further.Try the Japanese menu (or copy what...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lord were we thrilled when we discovered this place (via Yelp, of course!) on our first visit to Miami. Matsuri's is located in a suburban shopping mall, with a sign so inconspicuous it appears some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the sushi bar layout, the apps are good, fresh fish! good sashimi and sushi, rolls are ok.... i think they should open for lunch on saturday? is quiet spensive but u should try out at least...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was really wishing to give Matsuri 4 stars after all I've heard about it but I was slightly dissapointed...We ordered a ton of food - variety Sushi's, Hamachi Kama, Chicken wings, Chicken Karaage,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri is a great, hole-in-the-wall, sushi place. Since it's remodeling, they've outdid themselves. The sushi is always fresh, and of very good quality.Service is quick and the waiters are very...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So after hearing tons of positive feedback on Matsuri as one of the top 5 sushi places in Miami I decided to take it for a "roll."At first glance from the street, you look at the shopping center...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm dedicated to my hole in the wall restaurants for Sushi, but I read such good reviews about Matsuri I had to give it a try. Boy am I glad I did... this tiny place is just what every die hard sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the makeover!! matsuri will always hold a special place in my heart as the place that introduced me to sushi rolls dunked in ginger dressing. so delicious. however, i am not on the "best sushi in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister took me here early June of this year. Everything is really fresh and yummy. We had a variety of sashimi and sushi. The size may be a little small but it is offset by the quality.
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved their food and their sushi is probably the best in Miami/South Beach, but their service sucks. My girlfriend hated it for the service alone, so her food criticism is probably biased if you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri is fantastic and the best sushi in Miami (other than Nobu on SoBe, but you'll pay an arm and leg for that). They have a Japanese and English menu. The quality of sushi is consistent, and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok so i know everyone loooves this place but im really just not that into it.yes it looks great after the remodel (before was super dark, tight and drab) and the food is good. but there is just...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Matsuri, yesterday I was on a commercial job in South Miami. And turns out that several people on set love Matsuri so much, they sent the PA out to get us sushi lunch from here. Ignoring the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Am I one of the only people who does not like this place?! My husband and I went to eat here when we got married and moved into the neighborhood based on all the rave reviews from our friends who had...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Still think it's the best sushi in Miami but because of the shortcomings mentioned in my review below, e.g., most dishes are good not fantastic, service is efficient but not much more, the strip mall...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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I am being generous giving this place a 5 but overall they rock! Especially when compared to other sushi places in the area and price point...such as Sushi Samba and Sushi Maki. The only issue they are having...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like many have stated, it is located in a unassuming location. The strip mall is a bit of negative, but once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. The menu is rather extensive - not exactly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You would neved expect to find this place in the middle of a small strip mall on Bird and Red Road, but there it is, and once you're in, it is hard to believe your eyes, very nice decor. There are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's not only around the corner from me, it was also the Toyota weekly lunch spot. Luckily, my Japanese colleagues were able to give me some great recommendations which weren't on the English menu...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'd been to this strip mall a million times and never noticed this place. even when we were looking for it the place eluded us. it's a dark little place next to mario the baker's and milam's.the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best sushi in south florida.
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had read on Yelp that this restaurant was given 4.5 stars so I thought it was worth the try. But I was sadly disappointed.My husband and I walked into the restaurant at 2.20pm. A nice man seated us...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had a horrible meal at this restaurant. The fish was not fresh, in fact we sent food back. I never do this. For getting such high marks here and in Zagat I was extremely disappointed. Go to Shibui...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've always liked this place but after they revamped it, I know love it! Great sushi and atmosphere to hang out. I highly recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri is a great authentic, elegant Japanese restaurant despite it being in a strip-mall. Matsuri would be great anywhere in the world. They also have a separate menu in Japanese that has a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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I've eaten at nearly every sushi place in the county, and this is probably the best not counting the Japanese Market in North Bay Village. But the two are so different, it's really like comparing apples and...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely good - however, I thought the portions could have been a bit more filling. Definitely try the BUSH 3PM! - the pretzel is a great tough.
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I heard from my sister that the Matsuri is where a lot of top notch japanese business men go for some great sushi and dining. She was right about that. The decor of the restaurant is great. Clean...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is the bomb! I moved here from San Francisco, and I'm telling you, this place makes it just as good as the japanese folks on the west coast. I was really shocked at how good it is. And...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice atmosphere, dining is decent. The fish is fresh the the waiters are average. Way to many kids for my taste in the restaurant the night I went. I would dine again.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been coming to Matsuri every few years ever since my Japanese teacher recommended to us about 15 years ago. I hadn't been to Matsuri for several years; my wife suggested I have my birthday...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I discovered Matsuri thanks to the Miami New Times Best of 2008. I honestly could not believe there could be a better sushi restaurant than my personal favorite, Shoji. Matsuri definitely rivals it.My...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I been going to Matsuri for a quite a few years. I have not been back since they renovated until recently. I went there for a total of 3 times. The hot food was good and very consistent. The sushi...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would rather give this place a 7/10 instead of 4/5. But that's just me. I'm not as easy as some yelpers LOL! Sushi was good. Service was okay. Nothing spectacular.Funny story. I'm sitting there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to get your Japanese fix in Miami. I usually get the sushi/sashimi combo and share some katsu don or tempura. There are 2 Japanese sushi chefs so this is the real deal, where else will...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, I haven't been here in a while, I tend to always forget about it when I'm in town and have a hankering for sushi. Maybe because I spend most of my time on the beach or in Aventura.My husband...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri is solid for sushi. Now, I just wish they'd pick it up from the little strip mall it's in and place it in a really kick ass spot on south beach or anywhere near the water.If you go, make sure...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME sushi restaurant.. Super fresh sushi..The best value sushi/sashimi lunch ever which includes salad, soup, tempura veggies and shrimp and california rolls. Most of the staff is great and have...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my top choices for sushi although there have been times where the service is inconsistent and disappointing - the food, however, has never been.For lunch they offer an excellent deal...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have the freshest fish in Miami (amongst sushi places). I was recommended this place by my Japanese teacher 14 years ago, and have been going ever since. Recently remodeled, the place looks a LOT...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible sushi that I'd have to say is the best in Miami. Even the tuna and cucumber rolls were amazing but nothing compared to their specialty rolls which are a perfect blend of wild and taste....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Without a doubt the best Sushi in Miami - evidence of this is the predominant Japanese crowd - always a good signIt is really good, the choices are good, I usually favor sashimi - in a place as good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been to Matsuri since they remodeled it, but I used to go at least once a month for many years. It was the place to go if you lived in the Gables for sushi. Perfect setting, very calm and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The second best sushi in Miami. The head chef/owner was a student of Chika at Su-Shin Izakaya so just go to the source.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places. I do not even want to review it because its hard enough to find a table there these days.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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I've met business associates and relatives alike at the Matsure Japanese Restaurant. Very good choice indeed. Menu selections are well thought out and prepared nicely. Very good flavor combinations.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to school in Miami for a few years and found myself eating there ALL the time. Either I'm rain man and can't get out of the pattern or this place is truly great. The fish is always fresh....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really nice. The inside is very modern and chic. The seating is a little odd, so we sat at the sushi bar. The food here is great. We started with the Su-no-mono salad it had a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say thank you to my friend JK for taking me here for my bday. I love sushi and this place was really good. I ordered the dinner box and OMG too much food for me. I could barely finish my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just wanted to add my stars to the list. This place is one of the best sushi places I've found on the east coast. Lived in Miami for five years and am a sushi (and pizza) fiend, which meant Miami...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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If you want authentic japanese that is reasonably priced this is it. This...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally tried this place and pretty much have to agree with everyone's reviews. All the sushi and sashimi I had was fresh and delicious. It wasn't terribly overpriced either. We didn't have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The deal with me is that I've been craving some tasty Japanese yumyums for some time now and I haven't had much luck finding anything comparable in Miami. That's the problem (if you can call it that)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say, coming from the WestCoast where you can find GREAT sushi on almost every block, Matsuri is definitely one of the best sushi joints in South Florida. One of the most important points about...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been working in Miami for the last 2 weeks and I've eaten here 4 times already. What more can be said? The fish is extremely fresh and the hot spicy veggie soup is amazing. Plus other Asian people eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You know it has to be good when its full of Japanese people. l have been countless times and always around 50% of the customers are Japanese.Some of the best sushi in Miami, l can't say l have been...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i finally went to matsuri today. i love it. i think this is my new favorite japanese restaurant in miami. will definitely go back for the fresh fish.
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Matsuri is a delicious safe harbor of savory Japanese cuisine where I can eat/gorge/snarf in good company. Have no shame here and indulge in their awesome Japanese noodle bowl dishes, particularly the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Damn, the fish is fresh. If you are a New Yorker, it's ALMOST as good as Blue Ribbon, but not quite. If you are from Minneapolis, it's equivalent to Origami. We enjoyed it. My wife wasn't enamored...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
they have a version of the menu written in japanese--i had the blue fin oh-toro (4 pieces $16 = good deal) -- nice color, taste, texture ok (soft but didn't melt)--chu toro zuke--okonomiyaki (better...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I tried to eat here the other night - it is closed for renovations!
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi in Miami; truth be told...it has a lot of Japanese customers.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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Excellent restaurant at the western end of Coral Gables. The sashimi here is excellent as well as most other items on the menu. This is the third best sushi restaurant in miami. My top choices would be(in...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite lunch spots. Fast and courteous service. Great sushi and not too expensive. A great little hidden gem.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend from Japan insists on dinner at Matsuri when he comes to visit. And the restaurant attracts many Japanese diners (they have a separate Japanese menu--with some tasty additions only for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2007
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As a transplant from NYC, I was sorely disappointed in Miami sushi offerings -- until I found Matsuri. It is the best quality sashimi in the city -- as well as very easy on the wallet. Also, you will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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I have been going to this restaurant for years and always tell people about it. Don't let the strip mall scare you away. The sushi is the freshest around and while the service is rushed, it is friendly service...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/25/2004
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I do like this place but I still have discretions with it. The ambience is off-colored and there was a lack of service. But still the dishes served here, aside from the sushi, were lvery authentic Japanese...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/25/2003
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stellar strip mall sushi...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this secret treasure is a favorite with an impressive number of miami's japanese-americans, thanks in large part to its irresistible sushi and tempura dishes. regulars swear that no other restaurant in west...
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