NAOE���Rated as a top-tier establishment by
Photo: Jeffrey Salter
every standard, Naoe is a gem, to say the least.
Obscenely small in capacity, Naoe guides an intimate
set of those lucky enough to secure a reservation
(booked weeks in advance) through a Japanese feast
that is simply sensational. Offering bento boxes
followed by nigiri and dessert, the entire meal is
served omakase-style���chef ���s choice. True to its
motto, ���it���s not fresh���it���s alive,��� Naoe pleases every
palatial sense. Two seating times���6 and 9:30pm���
allow for a leisurely paced meal, an indispensible
component to what has been described as the most
special dining experiences in Miami.
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