NAOE Miami

NAOE Miami, high-end omakase at a five-seat counter

NAOE Miami is a Japanese restaurant in Miami that offers an omakase experience at a counter with only five seats. Its offering is presented as a form of sushi taken to a near-religious level, according to the quote the establishment itself takes from the Louis Vuitton City Guide.

Awards and reviews

The restaurant has accumulated mentions from publications and culinary guides. Ferran Adrià describes it as one of the best Japanese restaurants in the world outside Japan. Fodor's notes that once in a rare while, you discover a restaurant so authentic and special yet still undiscovered by the masses. Forbes Travel Guide points out that it offers the freshest, purest Japanese dishes found this side of Tokyo. The Miami Herald calls it the original benchmark for omakase in Miami, and Gayot included it among the 40 best restaurants in the United States. Other mentions come from David Rosendorf in Edible South Florida, Pamela Robin Brandt in Biscayne Times, The Infatuation and the AAA guide, which awards it five diamonds.

Distinctions and team

The restaurant's communication sums up its offering with the motto "5 Seats · 5 Stars · 5 Diamonds", referring to its small capacity and the distinctions received. Chef Kevin Cory leads the project. The NAOE brand is a registered trademark.

Products and suppliers

Among the elements the restaurant highlights are Nakamura soy sauce and the sake brewery, pointing to a carefully curated selection of Japanese ingredients and beverages.

Practical information

The restaurant's website includes location and reservations sections, indicating that advance booking is the usual channel for accessing the experience. The content is managed by Kamakura, Inc., with legal notices for privacy, terms of use and accessibility.