AHI SUSHI BAR

What an absolute gem of a place: the owner is incredibly kind, patient and welcoming. We had a wonderful meal with 13 piece omakase but there is a separate small menu ala carte If you prefer. Everything is high quality and patiently pieced together.

Really really nice experience.

Let me tell you about this little sushi counter tucked away with the most bomb Korean sushi master in Little Havana Calle Ocho. A place that only sits about 8 and BYOB. A truly hidden gem with each piece beautifully cut. They source the freshest Japanese fish which makes each piece taste and melt like butter. Not only is this unassuming sushi counter a top on my list but, it's great watching all the craziness walk by while you're eating little delicate pieces. If you're into no frills dining in Miami, you need to put this on your list!

Had the Omakase experience. Brian and his assistant Focus (might be different spelling) provide mouthwatering after mouthwatering selections that were unforgettable. The thin sliced tuna toro with uni and the torched scallops and the Spanish mackerel were highlights in a meal that had no low lights. Thank you Brian and Focus, can’t wait to come back.

We have been to Ahi Sushi 3 times in the last 2 months, twice for omakase and once a la carte. The omakase sessions were superb, with a mix of standard and creative dishes, well prepared and nicely plated, and all of the fish was of excellent quality. At $80/pp for 9 to 10 courses it's not cheap, but is good value, and we eat a lot of Japanese food and I can confidently say you won't find better for less in Miami. The a la carte menu is very basic, so if there's something specific you want, you should ask for it. The chef will happily take requests off-menu if he has the ingredients on hand, and if he doesn't, will suggest an alternative. If just want basic rolls you can get them cheaper elsewhere, although they probably won't be quite as good.

The place is tiny, with 6 seats and 2 more in a pinch. There is one chef and one host/server who have been the same each time we visited. They are personable and good at taking cues, so if you want to eat in silence you can, or vice versa. Lastly, they are BYOB with no corkage fee and it sounds like there are no plans to get a liquor license. We like that because we're happy to bring our own and save the money, but if you forget there are a few different wine/beer/liquor stores nearby on Calle Ocho.