Kaori Miami

Kaori is a Michelin-recommended spot, so my husband and I decided to go for the tasting menu. The presentation was beautiful, and each course brought bold, unexpected flavors. Not everything was something we’d call "delicious," but the creativity made it a really memorable experience. The Japanese bread with homemade butter was outstanding. Overall, it was a fun, adventurous meal that stood out for its originality.

Had a gorgeous tasting menu here. From start to finish it was brilliant, as was the service and atmosphere. Definitely coming again.

Good option in Brickell, ambiance is quite nice, second floor of the restaurant has floor to ceiling windows and the room is very pretty. Food is good but not amazing. Service is very good.

Wow. What an amazing birthday dinner 🥹. Came here with friends for what we thought would be a quick nice dinner before going out and were blown away. Our waitress Manuela was incredible - so kind, so helpful, and so attentive! When the restaurant manager Francisco stopped by, we instantly connected over our love for the food. As everyone learned that it was our birthday, the night got ten times better! Food - incredible. Drinks - so worth it. People - adorable. My only regret is not doing the tasting menu. Will definitely be back!

This is my favorite restaurant in Brickell. Each time I go is an incredible culinary experience. I recommend ordering the chef’s testing menu! It never disappoints.

I found Kaori thanks to the Michelin Guide app. I am grateful for a seat at The Listening Bar downstairs. Regretfully, i did not take a peak upstairs. Mixologist Mario showcased cocktails and hospitality with precision. He knew the restaurant and bar program had a great product to offer, and the experience did not disappoint. I enjoyed the dishes listed below and left abundantly full. Shiro Ponzu Crudo Raw Oysters Japanese Milk Braad Crispy Duck Salad If you have two or more guests without allergens, do not skip the milk bread. Oysters were great. Crudo really set the bar. The crispy duck salad was there most memorable and will be very hard not to order over and over slowing down my ability to try the entire menu. The manager Danielle (apologies if I got the name wrong) came by and had genuine interest in the first experience. It was great to see the manner in which they supported their team while also genuinely checking on guests. The cocktail menu is divided into Currents (the new rotation), Staples (items that would have been Currents previously but maintained so much positive feedback and demand that they must remain on the menu), and Classics (for Kaori's take on these well known cocktails for anyone not looking to be too experimenta). Again, the bartender Mario really knew his stuff, but was by no means pretentious about it. The compassion and hospitality he showed with guests who may not have been easy at the end of the night was impressive and truly a lesson in hospitality. My spend was well over $100, but I am not a typical diner. With multiple guests, you could escape in the $75pp range. Like any other spot in Brickell, service charge automatically applied, but this place is a true gem unlike anything else in Brickell.

Sam was our server and he’s super knowledgable, welcoming, and friendly. He made our experience so great. The food was excellent and unique. We could really tell it was authentic and cooked by an Asian chef (as Asians ourselves). Price is high for the portion, but that’s normal in Miami. Definitely would come back!