For nearly 40 years, Matsuri has been a favorite among Miami sushi lovers. Now, the beloved Bird Road institution and winner of New Times’ Best Sushi 2025 is expanding.
Tucked into an unassuming strip mall on Bird Road, Matsuri doesn’t care much about putting on a show. No elaborate interiors, no scene to be seen in. Just really fresh Japanese sushi, the kind that has kept Miami locals coming back for more than three decades.
If you know, you know, and judging by the crowds, plenty of people know. It’s not unusual to wait more than an hour for a table here, with loyal regulars happily lining up for the restaurant’s fresh sashimi, generously portioned sushi, and comforting Japanese classics…