With 60+ locations across the globe, Tanuki {1080 Alton Road, Miami Beach; 305.615.1055} has already gained a name for its tasty modern-Asian cuisine. But here in South Florida, the brand opened a more upscale version of the restaurant and put it right in the heart of Miami Beach.
Sitting on the corner of Alton Road and 11th Street, Tanuki serves up 150 menu items, from classic sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, and dim sum, to its signature spin on Peking Duck, a modern take on Japanese tea service, cocktails, and even a nightly “shisha” experience. And considering its name was inspired by a mythical Japanese dog that’s said to bring good luck, we think it’s magically good place for lunch, dinner, weekend brunch, and yes, happy hour.
Here are five reasons we love Tanuki:
You can get a “Sushi Party Box.”
The best parties have sushi, and Tanuki’s Sushi Party Box gives you everything you need. Perfect for small or large groups, choose from two boxes, the Tanoshi or Sugoi box, or make your own. The Tanoshi box costs $110 and comes with eight rolls (California, Crunchy Tuna, Crispy Tom Yum, Philadelphia, Cucumber, Eel, Avocado, and Yellowtail & Scallion), each with six pieces. The Sugoi box costs $165 and comes with six rolls (Crunchy Tuna, Avocado, Salmon, Toro, Spicy Scallop, and Truffle Yellowtail), each with six pieces, and four nigiri (Tuna, Yellowtail, Eel, and Salmon), each with three pieces. Boxes can be ordered through Uber Eats. Custom boxes come with an extra fee. All boxes can be ordered at a discounted rate through the Tanuki Miami website.
It has dim sum just for Spring.
In addition to its regular dim sum menu, Tanuki just debuted two new seafood dim sum options for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. They include the $15 Scallop Dumpling with scallop, shrimp, and tobiko, and the $8 Fat Xiao, a juicy soup dumpling filled with pork and crab.
There is happy hour seven days a week.
Yes, you read that right! Head to the restaurant’s patio and bar area every night of the week for $5 sake and beer, $6 well drinks and wines by the glass, $5 to $7 appetizers, and $10 specialty cocktails.
You can have it delivered, too.
Don’t want to leave the comfort of your living room couch? Have your Tanuki brought to you. Either call the restaurant or order online, and you can get your sushi fix in minutes. Delivery is only available on Miami Beach.
…BRUNCH.
It’s the best meal of the week. This a la carte version features an Asian twist on classic brunch dishes, including a Spicy Tuna Poke Bowl and Crispy BBQ Pork Belly Benedict. On top of that, there’s a dim sum rolling cart, $20 bottomless Prosecco, and $25 bottomless mimosas or Bellinis.
Happy dining!
By Jennifer Agress | Miami Editor