The restaurant boom in Coconut Grove continues: A popular spot for sushi in Wynwood and Aventura has just opened in the Grove. Omakai Sushi, from brothers Diego and Pedro Quijada and their friends Nicolas Sayavedra and Chef Aaron Pate, just opened on Mary Street in the Grove’s Oak Avenue Plaza, next to Aida Mexican Seafood. The new space is 2,182 square feet with room for about 65 guests. Its menu is similar to the restaurant in Wynwood, with nigiri (a ball of rice topped with fish) and hand rolls available a la carte, plus an omakase (chef’s choice) experience for $95. The Aventura spot offers takeout and delivery only at the moment. The restaurants are known for the special “Homeakase” boxes, a way to enjoy the omakase experience at home, which comes with directions on what to eat first and in what order. Diego Quijada said in a statement that customer appreciation has pushed the brand to expand. READ NEXT FOOD Miami is obsessed with luxury omakase dining. Here’s everything you need to know MAY 04, 2023 4:30 AM The interior of Omakai Sushi in Coconut Grove. “One of the key drivers behind our continued growth and expansion is the community’s steadfast support and genuine love for our concept,” he said. This is just the beginning of the growth for the brand, which launched in 2019. The Aventura location will be converted to a full service, sit-down restaurant in 2024, and there are plans afoot to launch Miami’s first hand roll bar in Brickell, which will also serve a special selection of sakes. The bar at Omakai Sushi in Coconut Grove. Coconut Grove is also home to Sushi by Scratch from Chef Philip Frankland Lee. The Montecito, California location earned a Michelin star. OMAKAI SUSHI COCONUT GROVE Where: 3304 Mary St., Miami Hours: Noon-10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; noon-11:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday

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