{"id":332860,"date":"2026-07-08T09:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/332860\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T09:52:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:52:10","slug":"takay-japanese-omakase-restaurant-to-open-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/332860\/","title":{"rendered":"Takay Japanese omakase restaurant to open in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/inside.jpg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"674\" title=\"The interior of Takay, a new omakase counter on Coral Way in Miami.\" alt=\"The interior of Takay, a new omakase counter on Coral Way in Miami.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>        The interior of Takay, a new omakase counter on Coral Way in Miami.<\/p>\n<p>                Cristian Bompe<\/p>\n<p>A luxurious, eye-catching Japanese restaurant is opening on Coral Way.<\/p>\n<p>From partners and chefs Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz comes Takay, a 10-seat counter that serves dinner omakase-style (chef\u2019s choice). The restaurant, which opens July 10, is named for the Japanese word \u201ctakai,\u201d which means \u201celevated.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And elevated is a good way to describe the look of Takay. Designed by the Japan-based firm KTX, the 800-square foot restaurant features a Zen garden entrance and an intimate omakase counter.<\/p>\n<p>Sitting at the counter, you\u2019ll gaze into an installation made of native Japanese Hinoki wood that was inspired by artist Katsushika Hokusai\u2019s famous work \u201c<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/45434\">The Great Wave Off Kanagawa<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/chefglen.jpg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"1379\" title=\"chefglen.jpg\" alt=\"Chef and founding partner Glen Kotlyarski with some of the seafood that will be served at Takay in Miami.\"\/>                                                                                    Chef and founding partner Glen Kotlyarski with some of the seafood that will be served at Takay in Miami.                                                                                            Cristian Bompe                                                                                                                <\/p>\n<p>The room features other Hinoki wood touches on the sushi counter, shelving and latticework, with Shoji-style rice paper panels on the wall.<\/p>\n<p>Kotlyarski, whose culinary career includes stints with the Jean-Georges Group and the Michelin-starred omakase spot Hiden in Wynwood, said he and Matz wanted to \u201cexceed our guests\u2019 expectations at every seating.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBecause the menu changes with the seasons, no two experiences are exactly the same,\u201d he said. \u201cIt gives us the opportunity to refine the progression \u2014 adjusting temperature and texture, considering aroma and visual presentation \u2014 so all senses are engaged.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/uni.jpg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"1335\" title=\"uni.jpg\" alt=\"Uni at Takay on Coral Way in Miami.\"\/>                                                                                    Uni at Takay on Coral Way in Miami.                                                                                            Cristian Bompe                                                                                                                <\/p>\n<p>Each omakase dinner will start with sashimi, move to nigiri and various cooked plates. The seafood and specialty items used at Takay will be flown in from Japan.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant will also offer sake pairings, champagne and wine.<\/p>\n<p>Co-founder Matz said he and Kotlyarski were thrilled to finally share their concept with Miami and that they hope to make dining at Takay a friendly and comfortable evening.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s a culmination of decades of experience and a deep respect for Japanese culture,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s about creating a welcoming ambience where guests feel at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/yoni.jpg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"1262\" title=\"yoni.jpg\" alt=\"Chef and partner Yoni Matz at the new Takay restaurant on Coral Way in Miami.\"\/>                                                                                    Chef and partner Yoni Matz at the new Takay restaurant on Coral Way in Miami.                                                                                            Cristian Bompe                                                                                                                Takay<\/p>\n<p>Where: 2296 Coral Way, Miami<\/p>\n<p>Opening: July 10<\/p>\n<p>Seatings: 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday<\/p>\n<p>Price: $250 per person for 17 courses<\/p>\n<p>Reservations: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"Follow nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/explore\/takay\/reservations\/create\/search\/\">SevenRooms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>                                          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"responsive-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/takay.jpg\"   width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"takay.jpg\" alt=\"The end of the omakase bar at Takay on Coral Way.\"\/>                                                                                    The end of the omakase bar at Takay on Coral Way.                                                                                            Cristian Bompe                                                                                                                <\/p>\n<p>            Connie Ogle loves wine, books and the Miami Heat. Please don\u2019t make her eat a mango.\n            <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The interior of Takay, a new omakase counter on Coral Way in Miami. 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