One of the first hidden omakase restaurants on the scene, Hiden is tucked behind Wynwood’s Taco Stand, past an unmarked door that guests need a passcode to enter. You’ll punch in the numbers sent with your reservation confirmation and make your way to the eight-seat counter, where you’ll be greeted by two chefs ready to make your sushi dreams come true. It’s an upscale, intimate experience so you’ll get to know both the chefs, who make everything a mere few feet away, and your fellow diners. Expect lots of whispering in the quiet space but also engaging conversations as you’re guided through hot and cold dishes, featuring ingredients flown in from Japan. Dinner runs about $200 per person before drinks (which are pricey) and reservations are very tough so best to plan ahead.
Omakase in Miami seemingly exploded overnight. In the last year alone, our city has gone from maybe a handful of spots to a variety of Miami sushi restaurants offering the Japanese dining style, in which guests leave themselves in the hands of a trained chef and experience an elegant meal sans menu. The nature of omakase renders it pricey as ingredients are mostly seasonal and fish is caught fresh, but that doesn’t mean it all has to be expensive. We’re blessed with options that, while not quite one of Miami’s best cheap eats, are still affordable for a casual dinner. Though if you’re looking for a fine-dining experience, Miami’s got those too. Below we’ve rounded up our favorite Miami omakase, where the fish is just-caught, the rice rolled tight and leaving it up to the chef is the best decision you’ll make all night.
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