Katana Japanese Restaurant has always been one of those places people call a “hidden gem.” Even though, at this point, practically everyone knows about it.
The revolving sushi spot in Normandy Isles has been around since 1993, starting out as a low-key neighborhood joint and steadily building a following that now stretches well beyond the area.
Among the reasons it’s stood out all these years? A fun setup, solid quality, reasonable prices, and wait times that somehow only make locals want to visit more.
A Room Built Around the Bar
In all this time, the space hasn’t changed much. It’s a tight room, with 24 seats and just a handful of lanterns serving as decor. It’s simple, a little worn in, and yet somehow feels transportive. For a moment, you almost forget you are in North Miami Beach (or Miami, for that matter). It’s the kind of place where you can charm a first date, or meet a friend and end up ordering more sushi than you planned…