Sushi Maki - Coral Gables — Restaurant in Coral Gables

Sometimes it is just hard to make a bad review, much more of a restaurant that you have been a client for years, but I just consider it necessary. Unfortunately, this time Sushi Maki, Coral Gables is is turn. Last week I made a large order, like many times in the past 10 years, because we had an important business lunch in our office. As I usually do, I called first to verify that upon my arrival I would call them and they would come out with my order and take it to my car just in front of their location, and also asked them to call me once my order was ready. Neither of the previous mentioned happened. I has to call after a long waiting period so I had to pick it up as fast as I could, business lunch was already running late, and when I was near I called the restaurant, as agreed previously over the phone, for them to bring out the order to my car. Well, the same lady, which was from my native country (sad to say) told me that she could not do it because it was raining and the restaurant was full, I reminded her what she agreed earlier to do so and she just replied that she would not do it because it started raining and the restaurant was full. She gave me some directions to park behind their location, in which there were at least two persons telling me not to park in there, which I did anyways, went inside the restaurant that was absolutely NO CLIENTS inside, all tables were empty and took my order and left the restaurant promising I would make a review and was not going to be good and only because one lazy employee just didn't feel like working properly that day. Actions---Consequences. Sad, bad and a lose/lose situation for everyone. They made me look bad in my business lunch and also lost...

There are sushi restaurants everywhere. I mean EVERYWHERE! (I think the Mars Rover just sent a photo of one back…) So it’s awfully nice to find a Japanese restaurant that stands out above the crowd…especially one open on December 24 for dinner! Hello Sushi Maki, purveyor of fine Japanese foods included sushi, thai dishes, soup, bowls and fried rice.

I had Wok Fried Rice made with Tofu as my protein (Vegetarians of the world thank you for this option.) The tcrispy coated tofu was perfectly soft on the inside. There was lots of great flavor in this rice dish.

I also ordered Veggie Head Roll (I’m picturing little vegetable guillotines in the kitchen…) Tjos was super good, wrapped in soy paper, and with a mango sauce that created an awesome flavor, a few steps above a typical veggie roll you can get anywhere.

Our table shared veggie gyoza (available steamed or fried…we chose steamed). This was yet another great tasting dish…very fresh with lots of flavor. You could tell the dough was made in house and it made the whole thing taste fresh as heck!

My wife had the Beet + Cauliflower bowl. She liked the bowl but it came with brown rice instead of the cauliflower rice which she had wanted to try. I think it was a misunderstanding between her and the waiter, who otherwise did a great job getting everyone’s order correct (party of 5) without having written anything down.

We were all pleasantly surprised with how good the food was. It felt a bit elevated above your typical Japanese style...

Embarking on a gastronomic journey at Sushi Maki in Coral Gables was nothing short of a revelation, and it was largely due to the exceptional service provided by our server, Jan.

From the moment we crossed the threshold, Jan's attentiveness and finesse set the tone for an evening that transcended the ordinary. His quick promptness, coupled with an extensive knowledge of the menu, showcased a dedication to the art of serving that is rare to find.

Jan guided us through the culinary landscape with the grace of a seasoned sommelier, recommending dishes that seamlessly complemented each other. His recommendations were not just about ingredients; they were about crafting an experience, and it was evident that he took pride in curating a memorable evening for every patron.

What truly impressed me was the lasting impact of the experience! Weeks have passed since that culinary adventure, and yet, the memory of the evening lingers vividly in my mind. It is a testament to the outstanding service provided by Jan and the team at Sushi Maki Coral Gables. Having visited other Sushi Maki locations, it's discernible that the Coral Gables establishment...