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10-16-2025 Vol 2115

Nami Nori and Matsuyoi Enhance Miami Spice in Design District

This August and September, Miami’s Design District welcomes an exciting culinary upgrade as Nami Nori and its exclusive upstairs counterpart, Matsuyoi, join the Miami Spice lineup for 2025.

Known for its stylish take on Japanese cuisine, Nami Nori is celebrated for reinventing the traditional hand roll into an open-style temaki, a dish that combines aesthetics with flavor in a charmingly shareable format.

Matsuyoi, a chef’s counter concept with only ten seats, adds an extra layer of intimacy to the dining experience, enabling guests to enjoy an up-close encounter with the culinary artistry.

The excitement surrounding Miami Spice is palpable, offering both locals and visitors a chance to indulge in the city’s culinary gems at special prix-fixe prices.

Nami Nori’s appeal lies in its commitment to thoughtful dining. Instead of the usual soy sauce dishes, guests are treated to custom soy sauce droppers, allowing for a controlled application that enhances the flavor without overpowering it.

This touch exemplifies the attention to detail that defines the dining experience at Nami Nori. The sumptuous offerings, including a variety of temaki rolls—ranging from spicy tuna to coconut shrimp—are crafted with fresh ingredients and seasoned rice that highlight the artistry behind each dish.

To complement the meal, diners can select from standout cocktails, such as a meticulously balanced martini that cuts through the richness of the fish.

With Nami Nori and Matsuyoi on the 2025 Miami Spice roster, food enthusiasts can expect a memorable experience that reflects the innovative spirit of Japanese dining.

The Miami Spice offerings at both establishments present a unique opportunity to savor delicious, curated meals at accessible prices.

At Nami Nori, the lunch menu is priced at $35 and dinner at $45, allowing guests to choose one appetizer followed by any combination of their acclaimed temaki rolls, finished with a dessert.

Meanwhile, Matsuyoi entices diners with a dinner experience at $60 featuring luxe dishes like wagyu sukiyaki and pork katsu Cubano, with options for indulgent desserts like a Hokkaido milk sundae or an Okinawan espresso martini.

Nami Nori’s beach-house-inspired decor creates an inviting atmosphere that contrasts its precision dining experience, marrying elegance with a relaxed vibe.

Each detail, from the decor to the playful soy sauce droppers, reaffirms Nami Nori’s dedication to crafting a unique dining environment.

The emphasis on freshness and balance manifests in the fish, which is always impeccably sourced, while the rice is skillfully prepared, resulting in a meal that is deeply satisfying.

Guests are encouraged to discover Miami’s culinary richness through the Miami Spice program, where they can explore diverse offerings at various restaurants across the city.

Dining at Nami Nori and Matsuyoi proves to be an adventure of flavors, where each dish encapsulates both familiarity and a sense of exploration that is signature to Japanese cuisine.

The participation of Nami Nori and Matsuyoi in this year’s Miami Spice not only fills the palate with delightful options but makes for an unforgettable experience that showcases the evolution of the Design District as a dynamic dining destination.

As the culinary landscape in Miami continues to evolve, these two establishments exemplify the innovative spirit and commitment to quality that defines the city’s vibrant dining scene.

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Benjamin Clarke