Mr. Yum's Asian Cuisine Stirs Up Calle 8

Despite being a predominantly Cuban neighborhood filled with small businesses, Mr. Yum chose Calle 8 (Little Havana) as the location to open its doors and welcome Asian cuisine lovers.

Its modern white and crimson red decor with hearts, sleek chairs and tables set the scene of the restaurant and may even confuse a few for a trendy South Beach hot spot.

The parking lot is not the most convenient place, but the slight inconvenience will be a thing of the past as soon as you sit down and pick up the menu.

A must have for every table is the Calle Ocho Tuna which includes chopped tuna and crab mixed with spicy mayo, avocado and rice topped with eel sauce, served with crispy wonton chips. You'll be blown away with this appetizer and may even choose it as an entree due to its spectacular flavor.

Another favorite selection was the Love Roll and Deco Drive Roll. The Love Roll includes shrimp tempura, green apples, topped with fresh tuna, tempura flakes, spciy mayo and eel sauce. At first, I was a bit hesistant to order it because I thought the green apples were rather odd to eat in a sushi roll, but it turned out to be a great selection. The green apples give the roll just the right amount of crunchiness with a bit of sweet and sour taste. Absolutely amazing!

The Deco Drive roll is an ideal choice for tuna lovers. It features spicy tuna wrapped in pink soy paper, topped with chopped tuna, onions and toro sauce.

The food selection is moderately priced and the service was great!

Don't think twice about dining at Mr. Yum. The drive drive down Calle Ocho will be totally worth it. You'll be falling in love with Asian cuisine and saying "yum" over and over again.

Mr. Yum Miami
945 SW 8th St
Miami, Fl 33135
786.360.2371

Doraku Sushi: A Funky Sushi Boutique Restaurant

The next time you happen to be cruising through Lincoln Road, don't step into the dozens of tourist trap restaurants that simply offer mediocre food. Instead, let yourself be enticed by the Asian fusion cuisine that Doraku Sushi has to offer. The restaurant's decor is highlighted by light wood tables that glow under dim lights and Asian accessories.
Doraku is solely committed to providing the freshest fish and presenting it in an extravagant fashion. Although sushi may be perceived as simple food, Doraku takes it to a new level by even slicing the fish in such a way that your palate can enjoy it like never before.
Every dish on the menu is prepared with a blend of sauces and spices such as ginger, garlic, soy, aioli, wasabi, and much much more. Because portions tend to be large, you and the rest of your party are better off ordering several items and sharing with one another. This will give you the opportunity to try more selections and get more out of the experience. We always look forward to ordering the New Style Tuna Tataki. Small slices of seared tuna are served over Julienne Daikon Radish and Sweet Onions with Seasoned Wakame, Crispy Garlic Chips and finally drizzled with a DELICIOUS garlic aioli sauce. Another favorite is the Lobster Tempura. You will be biting into large chunks of Lobster tail tempura with Basil accompanied with a spicy pink sauce or you can ask for extra garlic aioli on the side for dipping. Although there's over 15 sushi rolls to choose from, we always stick to one of Doraku's favorite selections... the Emperor Roll. The name says it all. It's the emperor of all because it's filled with Tuna, Scallops Shrimp, Crab, Salmon, and Avocado. (We ask for it with no Salmon) This is all rolled with Avocado and crusted with Panko Breadcrumbs and flash fried served over a bed of mixed greens and sweet crispy onions. Each roll is also topped with Garlic Aioli. Now, last but not least, if you're still hungry, you can share the Garlic Steak Ribeye. It's only 4 oz. of ribeye because all the extra fat has been eliminated. It is sauteed in a Teriyaki Butter sauce and served with Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Beansprouts, and Garlic Chips.
There is not one selection that you can go wrong with , but these are our personal favorites. Doraku now offers outdoor seating as well, but if you really want to experience the Asian vibe, we recommend you sit indoors. Despite always being full, the service is always excellent. The food comes to your table rather quickly and the servers are very helpful.

Rating:

Food ------8 out of 10
Service ----8 out of 10
Ambiance--9 out of 10

Doraku South Beach
1104 Lincoln Road
South Beach, FL
(305) 695-8383