Hoshi & Sushi Asian Cuisine — Restaurant in Miami Beach

We had high hopes from reading reviews, but we were very underwhelmed. Tempura rolls are too heavily coated in tempura batter and seriously lacking in flavor - nothing shined in the roll(s) we had. The rice in this roll couldn’t even be tasted. Tataki had minimal flavor and quality of the fish was not strong, or particularly fresh for that matter. Dessert in particular was disappointing and a bit gross - the Thai donuts are literally Pillsbury rolls coated in sugar and fried. The problem is when you create such tight rolls and you fry them, the inside ends up raw while the outside crisps up to near perfection (and unfortunately you could literally smell the raw Pillsbury canned roll in the dough, and it was lukewarm to the touch at best). The outside was crispy and tasty, but as you “unrolled” the donut you could start to tell where the baking process stopped because the donuts were taken out of the fryer too soon, likely before the outside burns to a crisp. Technique could be improved here, please revisit and don’t use store bought dough to make these for christ’s sake….. we can tell.

On the other hand, soft shell crab was a great value and actually flavorful. But as expected, the tempura batter was overpowering.

Edit: I hope whoever posted the response to this review is joking. Attacking your customers is obviously a sure fire way of making them never come back and I hope people are reading this. I gave you constructive criticism, take it for what it is and run with it. We didn’t send the donuts or any of the food back because our order was takeout. We had no intention of driving back after we were already home. We already had a long day of driving in Miami (and you know how bad that is if you live there), the last thing we wanted to do was complain to someone in person. Believe me if I was in the restaurant I would’ve been glad to send the food back with no shame or give you the feedback after our meal. I have no intention of writing inaccurate reviews – I posted to shed light on things that could be improved for whatever that’s worth. Everyone’s taste is different and everyone’s entitled to their opinion. Thank you for taking time out of your day to attack a customer and I wish you the best of luck with...

Based on the Google reviews and ratings, I was expecting a lot more than what we experienced.

We initially ordered the Ceviche (with the Grouper) and the Latino sushi roll. The latter was unique and tasty and probably should have just stuck with ordering rolls as the ones that we saw come out all looked great. The ceviche has good flavor BUT ... the grouper pieces were cut in large chunks, the dish wasn't balanced as oddly there was just too much fish. We ran out of the sweet potato, cilantro, and chips way before we even got through half of the fish. Sadly with just the fish remaining it became unappetizing for the sheer volume of it and actually the look of it.

We then ordered the Chicken Yakisoba. It was heavy on the vegetables compared to the noodles. And we felt the chicken was a bit overcooked as it was dry.

The location of the restaurant is in what seems to be in a condo building. You get buzzed in, then you stop at the security desk, which they then direct you to walk through the "Courtyard". But it's actually walking through a nice wooden door to a concrete walled area that includes a mini market, and another store. The restaurant is oddly divided into what seemed like 4 areas. The bar area (but it's the first area you reach as there's a ramp that you see first) but there's no actual bar to sit at, just some tables. They made an effort to make it cozy and cover up the concrete walls 2. the sushi bar area which looked like it could actually have been the restaurant? 3. there was a random set of doors that looked like there were tables in there too 4. then there were a few tables outside of the ramp that seemed to be outside of any of the areas and were just in the walking path (I would not want to be seated here)

Then we get to the bathroom: I would give them a 1 star on this if I could. When they built it out, it seems they made an effort to give it a nicer feel to it but the upkeep is something to be desired. For example the stalls weren't the old-school metal walls and the sinks were a more modern shape; however, things were getting a bit dingy - one of two stalls was broken, the sink had weird stains/caulking, paint was chipping & peeling. Also there was not a changing...

Trust me when I say this — the place is A-OK, but only if you're okay with a side of questionable flavor and a sprinkle of regret. The service and atmosphere? Top-notch. I was almost tempted to give them five stars just for the vibe alone. But then I remembered, I’m here for the food, not just a good mood.

Now, I didn’t take any photos of the food because honestly, it wasn’t Instagram-worthy. For the eyes, it can pass — it looked pretty enough to snap, but don’t let fancy plating fool you. Looks can be deceiving, like that one friend who dresses well but can’t cook to save their life.

The only thing that saved the meal was the Takoyaki — crispy, gooey octopus bombs that actually delivered flavor. Everything else? Not so much. The Volcano Roll was supposed to be fiery, but honestly, it tasted like a California Roll’s shy, awkward cousin who forgot their spice at home. As a Californian, I can tell you — California Rolls should never be mistaken for authentic Asian cuisine. That’s like calling a tofu burger a steak.

Then came my main: Hoshi Ceviche. I love ceviche. But after a few bites, I felt my head pounding, like I’d been hit by a truck, and nausea kicked in faster than a bad joke at a family gathering. I didn’t finish it; I practically ran to my hotel room, where I now sit on the throne of regret — also known as the toilet — writing this review. The ceviche didn’t sit well, to say the least.

Now, here’s the kicker: everything else — the service, the vibe, the ambiance — was so good, I was tempted to give this place five stars just for that. But I had to go with two stars for the food, because honestly, I felt bad giving them a lower score. Plus, I think the food was trying to be polite and just didn’t want to embarrass itself in front of the staff.

So, if you’re a white person with a palate more “burger and fries” than “kimchi and spice,” go ahead and give it a shot. But if you’re Asian and know what real food tastes like, maybe skip this one unless you’re in the mood for a culinary adventure — that might involve a trip to the bathroom (or the toilet, whichever...