naoe

...at naoe, the time flies, partially because of the food, but also because of the service. 8 people are allowed to eat at naoe per sitting. contrasted against the 7 staff that i counted, and the fact that each of them is incredibly engaging are why call it theatre. none of that would matter if the t he food wasn't world-class. if the pictures attached don't give it away, i can assure you that it is. naoe is partly-owned by chef kevin cory,  a highly rated sushi chef who use

there is no doubt that naoe is one of the best small-table omakase style restaurants within a thousand miles of miami. naoe is led by chef kevin cory, whose path to success began at age 19 under the tutelage of kyoto-based executive chef nobuo kase. after living in toyama and being trained by his highly revered uncle, uashushi naoe, he moved to miami to continue proving himself further. in 2009, after years and years of preparation, he finally opened naoe. the attention to detail is apparent from the start as you’re greeted by name and shown to your 8-person seating. the courses that followed ranged from so-so to astounding, resulting in an impressive yet slightly underwhelming evening considering all of the positive reviews we had read previously. naoe is very much in the upper echelon of sushi restaurants, but needs minor improvements to be truly amazing.​

one of south florida’s most well-respected restaurants hides behind a nondescript single door, and a sheer white curtain. naoe, a natural japanese cuisine hideaway, continues to receive high rankings and accolades without any signs of slowing down. and yet, “where is that?” is still a question i often get. two words, miami: brickell key.

there are no stars enough to rate this amazing japanese temple in miami. a unique two hours long experience thanks to itamae cory, a real master that makes this restaurant one of the best in us. * online reservation only!

*** for real sushi lovers only! you wont find cream cheese or mayo sauces fusion rolls ^o^ i really appreciate it...

and this isn’t the sort of place i’d go with just anyone. it’s one of those places you’re not sure you love, but you’re glad you’ve been. it treads a fine line between being truly excellent and being ever-so-slightly up its own minimalist posterior, but just manages to keep away from the edge of arsey-dom, largely due to the enthusiasm and passion of the proprietor and the quality of the produce. a foodie shrine, but not one you’d want to worship at daily, even if you could afford it.

we started with an amazing bento box, followed by a disappointing "miniature" sushi (sushi pieces way too small...could not taste the fish...). sake selection limited but of high quality. service was very attentive and friendly. we spent $400 for 2 people. overall i was a bit disappointed by the sushi (i had high expectation for $12 a piece). maybe a great sushi restaurant for miami standards or if you want to feel "special"...i personally spent much less for a more enjoyable omakase experience in ny... would not go back.

holy crap!. we ate hear for a birthday dinner and it was awesome. is it expensive? yes. is it worth every penny? yes! service went above and beyond unlike any place i've ever been to. i tried things i never have had and loved everything! we sat at the bar so it was dinner and a show for us! picky eaters beware.

two visits in eight nights and i'm still unable to express the amazing experience in words. part of the problem is that i know my semi-literate writing will not come close to accurately describing what transpired or providing it with the proper justice it

this one of the most incredible, unique meals i have ever had. if you like sushi and you think you've had real wasabi, you haven't. go here. you won't be ordering off a menu. put your trust in chef kevin's hands. you won't be sorry.

i knew i’d have a chance for one dinner in the miami area during a drive from key west to boca raton (stay tuned for reviews of meals in those two locations), so i scouted the chowhound, egullet and mouthfuls message boards for ideas. a few posts about th

dining at naoe was an amazing experience. i recommend this to those with an adventurous and sophisticated palette. kevin and wendy are both tremendous hosts. definitely sit at the bar if you have a chance. go nmb chargers!