Dojo Izakaya deserves being on best restaurant lists

Walking along the pedestrian-only Giralda Avenue, you might just miss Dojo Izakaya. I say that because I did. Walked right past it!

Why it matters: The restaurant’s entrance isn’t flashy. Nor does it jump out among the dozens of restaurants that line the street.

  • But the small, often-changing menu is worthy of recognition — and one you’ll want to seek out, over and over again.
  • The restaurant, which is the sister resto of James Beard-nominated Zitz Sum, landed on Infatuation Miami’s Best New Restaurants of 2025.

The vibe: We sat outside, because it’s January in Miami and we were blessed with a cool, 75-degree evening. Inside is sleek and simple…

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