Dedicated to the Craft of Sushi and Izakaya

Authentic Flavors, Japanese Hospitality, Artisanal Drinks and Fun

Making Friends with Food

We opened our first Doraku Sushi location over 20 years ago in Miami Beach, Florida. Doraku Sushi is a restaurant, bar and gathering place that celebrates Japanese food, drink, and hospitality. The experience is modeled after an Izakaya, or Japanese gastropub and features food meant to be shared and experienced in the company of others. The decor embraces Japanese works of art, styles and culture. It’s a place to have fun with friends or to unwind after a long day at work.

This is Doraku Sushi

Izakaya Japanese Dining

Welcome to our Izakaya, otherwise known as a Japanese gastropub.It is a place to share stories with friends, unwind after work, or just eat and drink good food. You’ll find traditional Japanese plates along with dishes infused with international flavors. Our chef will tantalize your taste buds bite after bite.

Taking You on a Journey

Kevin Aoki’s attention to detail designs his Doraku Sushi with decor that embraces Japanese tradition and style. From handmade wooden tables from Indonesia to authentic traditional sake barrels, you are transported to an authentic traditional Japanese Izakaya scene.

Blended Culture

Fusion and Traditional

The menu is grounded in the use of traditional ingredients and flavors. Our master chefs draw out the flavors of each ingredient using sauces and techniques that have been passed down through the generations. Doraku Sushi has an uncompromising standard of excellence such as the careful selection of fish for our sushi from local and global markets, where it is immediately packed in ice and sent daily to our restaurants.

Handpicked by Kevin Aoki

Aoki Collection Single Barrel Select

Doraku Sushi is home to one of the largest exclusive collections of Whiskey, with each bottle hand-selected by Kevin Aoki himself. The numerous bottles guests will find here include Knob Creek Rye, Knob Creek, Buffalo Trace, Joseph Magnus, Woodford Reserve, and High West Rye. Aoki Group announced the newly acquired Patròn Reposado Single Barrel Select expanding the spirit selection of the widely acclaimed Aoki Collection. 

Private Events

Celebrate Like No Other

Add to your next event and invite guests to experience innovative sushi and artisanal craft cocktails. Doraku Sushi has private dining experiences, cocktail and sushi bar seating, hand carved Indonesian wooden communal tables, and hospitality with over 10 years of experience.

Share the Experience

Give the Gift of Aoki

The motto, “Make good friends through great food,” was coined by Kevin Aoki’s Grandfather, Yunosuke Aoki, the first in the Aoki family to open a restaurant. A great way to do this is by giving an Aoki Group gift card to friends, family, and colleagues. They are easy to purchase either online or in any participating restaurant and redeemable at most Aoki Group restaurants or cafes in the United States.

Our Appreciation

Aoki Group Rewards

Build your status by becoming a member of Aoki Group Rewards. Earn points and credits for any purchase at our participating restaurants. Enjoy access to exclusive member-only events, priority reservations, gifts, and more!

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