Ahi Sushi Bar

Wow - what an unexpectedly fantastic find! Ahi sushi is almost hidden in plain sight. Wedged between Pizza Hut and ball n chain. I've probably passed by a few times and never took much notice until now. 6 seats. Bring your own bottles as you wish. More laid back, casual omakase experience. Focus took great care of us, and our chef really knew how to prepare a nice meal. Also, a decent value vs some of its competitors. They went through a nice selection and journey of fresh sushi. Nicely prepared rice, quality seafood, matched with the perfect flavors. I'd definitely go back. Note: do make a reservation ahead of time! Very limited seating. You'll see outside eyes Oogling the experience in envy. Don't be one of those! Be part of it ;)It's a quaint spot.

I had a hankerin for some sushi before I headed back to my hotel room and wow this place did not disappoint. I walked in around 9:00pm and there was three guys finishing up their meal. They were raving about it so I was already excited for my meal. I wasn't sure what I wanted so I asked Brian if he would help me. He said he'd make me 10 pieces custom if I wanted and that was music too my ears. I just want to eat and not think about my order. I feel like I got an omakase experience with some of the freshest fish I've tasted while I was in Miami. Everything from tuna, salmon, scallop, and more. Brian absolutely wow'd me with every piece. My experience was unique in the fact that I was served alone and got a chance to chat with him the whole time about every bite but I can vouch for the freshness of the fish and the flavors he was able to blend for me. I'll be back Brian. Thank you for an incredible meal.

Went here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by this charming tiny 4 seat restaurant. There were no prices and I had to ask how much the omakase menu would cost. The chef said, "today it's $130". A bit pricey for such a hole in the wall type of place even for Miami. We ordered sake and there was only small or large bottle so we got large, again no price. The food started coming and was excellent. I would give the food a 4-5 star but overall the food and ambiance of this place did not justify the price. The sake was $120 and with tip for 2 people we ended up paying over $450. I've been to other omakase in Miami and you can find far better value.

Best omakase I've had in Miami! Tiny restaurant with a small counter for 6 people. There were only 4 of us in the restaurant so it's very intimate but the chef and his assistant are so nice and friendly. Most importantly, the sushi is SO good. Super fresh fish, perfectly executed nigiri, and just enough food to feel perfectly satisfied and not overly full. This place is a gem.

This is our second time visiting this great restaurant. We enjoyed the experience as well as the cozy atmosphere.

I came here for the Omakase experience with a friend of mine and left having the most memorable sushi experience in my life. I mean..that's not even food, it's art. Chef Bryan skillfully prepared his freshly arranged pieces of Nigiri and Sashimi in ways that I've never witnessed before. The bold zesty flavors of artisanal Japanese cuisine overcoming my palate made me feel like I was turning Japanese with every bite. The menu is daring yet simplistic which presents a dichotomy that I openly welcome. Kathy was the Sous Chef that helped bring his creations to fruition with pristine service and etiquette. Truly, this spot is a great beyond words. YES, YOU NEED RESERVATIONS. NO, YOU CANNOT BE LATE. I do recommend bringing a nice bottle of sake to accompany your dinner because it really amplifies the whole experience. This spot is for the true sushi lovers who dodge mediocrity. Ahí Sushi is perfect for even the most discerning palate. It's a very small and intimate experience so take in the moment because it's gone before you know it. I personally can't wait to return.

If you walk down 8th street too fast, you'll miss this hole in the wall sushi spot. Omakase is the specialty here and you would have made a mistake if you choose anything else. The food is so thoughtfully prepared and executed that you are excited to see chef put each dish together. It's just chef and his assistant serving the six seat room and it makes for an intimate experience. This is hands down the best sushi in Miami.

If you're a real sushi lover and don't care about all the fluff you'll find in Brickell or South Beach you need to try this place! When I tell you that their fish melts in your mouth I am not exaggerating. The fish is shipped directly from Japan and the quality is just . I would recommend everything on the menu especially if you're a picky eater because you will be pleasantly surprise how good sushi is when it's prepared the way it is here. Definitely make a reservation and experience the Omakase menu as it's the best this place has to offer and actually one of the best Omake experiences in Miami without the large bill!

Hey listen guys, I'd like it if you stay away from this place. A few reasons:1. This place has no teriyaki, no tempura, no ramen. And definitely no pad thai, tom yum, or other dishes that you may think is Japanese (saying this because a friend of mine got a 1 star rating for not serving pad thai in her Japanese restaurant). They just focus on what they do best.2. No colorful dragon, sex on the beach... If you want colorful rolls drenched in sauces for your instagram, go elsewhere. 3. It's a small place, with about 6-8 seats at the counter. Yes, like what you may find when you walk down an alley in Tokyo. No privacy! Totally should take your date somewhere else.Yup, go back to "search" and look elsewhere! And if you are still reading, let me further dissuade you:4. You like your spicy mayo dunking sauce? Well, Chef Brian won't even let us dip our aburi salmon into soy sauce or wasabi, as he feels that his nigiri, with a slice of fried garlic, is perfection manifested (so forget about ). Truth be told, I can't disagree. As Chef said, the yakumi pairing is spot on. Yakumi literally means medicinal flavor, and likely originated in the medicinal property of garlic, scallion and the like, but the word today is synonym with aromatics: the teeny dollop of daikon, scallion and the like on sushi, noodles, and other food add complexity and elevate the taste to another level. BTW the tuna salad is another winner with the perfect balance of wasabi, soy and vinegar to make every bite stimulating. 5. Eating here is a dangerous one way street. Serious warning: You won't be happy with sushi buffets and supermarket sushi again. So yeah, don't let me walk in and see you taking my seat and making me wait two hours for my sushi. Stay away!!!!

It's quite an experience, feeling how the fish melts in your mouth with perfect temperature of the rice and the touch of flavor that is a chef's surprise. Chef Brian gives you a great service, explaining how to eat and what you are eating plus his music make the ambiance perfect. My favorite OMAKASE in Miami.