Shibui Japanese Restaurant

04/21/2008 Posted by Juanky81

After our family recommended it, my wife and I went on 4/19/08. We immediately noticed the poor hygiene in the kitchen through a screen back door as we were struggling to find parking. We entered and I approached the host. I asked him if we could get a table. His response was that I had to wait over 2 hours! I asked him if there was anything that could be done. He told me no. Shocked I asked again and again he said no. He did not even try to accomodate us at a bar or anything. At that point I decided to leave and that is when I noticed a hand written sign taped to the door that said "Hold Your Breath". I did not get it until I stepped outside and there was an overwhelming feces-like stench. Obviously it was someone trying to be funny, but the stench was there. Thai Cafe in Miami Lakes or even Benihana is a much better choice for sushi.

Pros: Nothing

Cons: Everything

01/02/2008 Posted by pepper55

I love this place! They have great sushi!!! I've had sushi all over the city and I rank this as my 2nd favorite Sushi place. This is a definite "don't miss" for sushi fans.

Pros: Great Sushi!

Cons: Long Waits!

10/10/2007 Posted by jbw12345

I live around the area and have been there a lot but the last 2 times the sushi was bad (tuna). The roll fell apart and the tuna had a fishey smell. I would not tell my friends about this place. I think it is over rated and over price. If you want bad sushi go there.

Pros: ambience

Cons: smelly sushi

09/23/2007 Posted by glenisb2000

We moved to Miami from New York a couple of years ago and we are sushi lovers, after going to countless sushis restaurants from South Beach to Aventura we were so happy to have found Shibui. The sushi has always been fantastic and I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for a table if I made a reservation. Everyone that I have recommended Shibui to have thanked me.

08/12/2007 Posted by popprincess7501

We went to Shibui last night, expecting the food to be delicious since it had been highly recommended. We had reservations for 8:15pm and had to wait almost 40 min for a table, finally when they sat us down we had till wait till almost 10pm to order our drinks. Finally after waiting for almost an hr and a half they bring us our food. I have gone to eat sushi all around Miami and the sushi rolls here were completely miniscule and the fish was not fresh, it had a fishy scent. The avocado on the dragon roll that was ordered was underripe and brown from sitting out for too long. Everything was overpriced and the quality of the food was below average, the only thing that was worth it was the japanese soda. Dont make the same mistake we did, dont go to Shibui.

Pros: Ramune

Cons: Sushi, Service, Parking

11/08/2006 Posted by tgarciac

The sushi is good, address is wrong (it is on 102), parking is not enough and the second floor it's romantic.

Pros: Romantic

Cons: Parking

06/17/2006 Posted by rachel_mia

I've been coming to this restuarant for almost 9 years. I love sushi and I have tried so many sushi restaurants. I do have favorites...but Shibui will almost be dear to my heart! It was the first sushi restaurant I tried and honestly the best! Their tuna tataki is the best! Their dragon rolls and spider rolls are exceptional! And just about anything you try from the menu will leave a smile on your face and leave you feeling muy caliente (very hot)! And since I love green iced tea thanks to someone who first introduced me to this place....their green iced tea is unique and tasty!

05/26/2006 Posted by matthewmcg

The correct address for this restaurant (quoted from their page) is: On SW 102 Ave. Just North of Sunset (SW 72 St.)

10/17/2005 Posted by ivette1017

My husband and me have been coming to Shibui for 5 years now and we have to say that we have had the best sushi experience each and everytime. Their rolls are amazing. We have tried Beef Yukke and Dragon rolls at other restaurants but they don't compare to Shibui's. They have also added new innovative rolls such as the Spicy Tuna Sandwich and Mexican roll.. Awesome!! The restaurant is cozy, the upstairs dining is a must and their service is great. If Sushi is what you want you need to go to Shibui!!

04/21/2005 Posted by jqbug2002

I've been to Shubui a few times and I love it. The menu is huge, the atmosphere is great! The service is not bad. Its a real nice place.....parking is good even though this place is always full of people. Thank god its two floors and not a whole in the wall.....=)