Wabi Sabi Miami

"While Wabi Sabi may be known for its pristine donburi bowls, but sushi lovers can indulge in a la carte pieces of fish or opt for the Wabi Sabi Omakase with 12 pieces of nigiri and one maki of the chef’s choice." - Olee Fowler

"Yes, we know Wabi Sabi is actually in the Upper East Side, but sometimes we like to break the rules. And Wabi Sabi is certainly worth knowing about if you're in the area. The casual Japanese restaurant works for takeout, but it’s even better for a relaxing, leisurely meal consisting of some of Miami’s best sushi. They serve that sushi in a few different forms. Their donburi bowls are excellent and filling, with a base of sushi rice, cha-soba noodles, or greens. They offer maki as well as a la carte nigiri, sashimi, and very good hand rolls. They also have nigiri, sashimi, and chirashi omakase options. The chirashi is the most affordable (about $40) and filling of the three, thanks to the delicious pile of sushi rice the sashimi sits atop of." - ryan pfeffer

"Most folks know Wabi Sabi, an excellent Japanese restaurant in the Upper East Side, for its donburi bowls. But the menu has expanded over the years, and now they offer maki, nigiri, and sashimi—and it's all really good. You can order nigiri and handrolls by the piece, but they also have several omakase options that hover at or just below $100. The nigiri omakase comes with 12 pieces and one maki. The sashimi omakase comes with 12 pieces of fish. And the chirashi omakase (the cheapest at $50) is 12 pieces of sashimi served over a lovely bed of sushi rice. You can enjoy all of the above in Wabi Sabi’s quiet, lowkey dining room, but they’re all available for takeout as well." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo, mariana trabanino

"Wabi Sabi is an excellent Japanese restaurant in the Upper East Side. They do donburi bowls and the kind of delicious sushi that normally requires a reservation and a very thick credit card. But you don’t need to spend a ton (or have a reservation) to have a good meal here. If you do want to go big though, they have a few omakase platter options for around $100. And the best part: you can enjoy all of the above in Wabi Sabi’s peaceful little dining room." - ryan pfeffer

"Wabi Sabi, an excellent Japanese restaurant in the Upper East Side, has several omakase options—and they all clock in at about $100. The nigiri omakase ($100) comes with 12 pieces and one maki. The sashimi omakase ($90) comes with 12 pieces of fish. And the chirashi omakase ($50) is 12 pieces of sashimi served over a lovely bed of sushi rice. They also do a takeout omakase bento box for $105, and it comes with 12 pieces of nigiri and one cut roll. You can enjoy all of the above in Wabi Sabi’s quiet, low-key dining room, but they’re all available for takeout as well." - Ryan Pfeffer