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Makoto is part of a restaurant chain that has over 30 food establishments in several cities of the United States, some of them in Florida, as is the c…
MiamiSmith305
Makoto
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2 things on their menu that keep me going back. 1. Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice2. Fruit toban yaki DessertThe dessert is probably the BEST dessert I EVER ha…
Valrie Daude Carrire
Makoto
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Bad Service/ High Price/Good Food. Being affluent world travelers, we eat out a lot. We live in Miami and, for something different, we brought some vi…
Miamisurf
Makoto
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Makoto is open for Casual Dining and Fine Dining. Makoto serves Sushi dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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9 Reviews on “Makoto”
Bad Service/ High Price/Good Food. Being affluent world travelers, we eat out a lot. We live in Miami and, for something different, we brought some visiting VIPs ( an Indian Billionaire and one of the richest men in Turkey) to enjoy some of Makoto’s asian fusion cuisine. While the food was good, the service was poor and the price was high. $580, including a 15% tip, for 4 men and 2 women. It took us 3 hours to complete our meal. If you are in a hurry, don’t go there. Go to Carpaccio around the corner in the same shopping center and you will enjoy good food and good service at a reasonable price.
Miso soup: nothing especial but generous quantity. Crispy spicy tuna rice: interesting rice texture but tuna paste flavour was underwhelming. Sushi sampler: weird rice texture overpowered fish but the roll was ok. Sea bass miso: too sweet did not enjoy the flavour. General: overpriced not worth it.
Disappointing food, excellent service. When it comes to my sushi the latter is not enough. The rice overpowers the delicacy of the fish which was nothing superb to begin with. Miso soup was underwhelming and the crispy spicy tuna was lacking in flavour and substance. The miso sea bass was alright but very citrus sweet. This was not worth the bill.
Nice view. It was the best meal I had in Miami ,This place was the highlight of a blah visit to Miami
I can’t say enough about the quality of the food at Makoto. This place consistently serves excellent food at a price point well below restaurants of comparable quality, of which there aren’t many. I go here pretty much once a week for lunch. Look for Andrea at the bar in the center of the shops for some entertaining conversation. Try everything on the menu, there are so many good dishes!
One of the best in S. FL. If you frequent to places like Morimoto, Buddakan, Steak 954 or Nobu you will love this place too. This is one of Starr Restaurant family. Above average Japanese restaurant where you can expect best of the best in service, quality of food ingredients and presentation. Chef Makoto has worked under very talented sushi Masters in Japan & US including being Morimotos assistance for years. I would not say he is the best in the country but his culinary skill exceeds Morimotos level and certainly the best Sushi chef in south Florida. Whatever he creates is not the fake stuff you see on the Iron Chef show (An Iron chef hires chefs to create menu for him and the Iron chef gets the credits). Selection of fish is not as wide as Morimoto NYC but I guess this is the best they could do down here. I am not too crazy about Americanized Sushi so whenever Makoto is there I do the Omakase otherwise order from Robata menu. When you decide to go there, think it is like a going to a theater, enjoy the ambience, watch chefs in action and get ready to take photos when the servers bring your food. Indulge yourself into the ultimate culinary creation and dont worry about your bill. You can always get a loan.
Outstanding Japanese food. This is our new favorite restaurant in Miami Beach. The food is excellent, and beautifully presented. The ambiance of the restaurant is very pleasing, either inside, or on the beautiful tropical patio. It is in the Bal Harbor Shops, and is situated right next to the pond with the koi fish and turtles. The experience was so outstanding that we ate there 5 times in 9 days!