This Michelin-starred wagyu spot from Tokyo opens first U.S. location in Miami
A highly acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant from Japan is opening its first U.S. location in Miami, the only restaurant in this country that will serve its special, world-renowned wagyu beef.
From Oniku Karyu in Tokyo comes Karyu, opening in the Design District in partnership with Spicy Hospitality Group, which recently opened Yasu Omakase nearby.
The restaurant, which has 12 seats, offers kaiseki, a multi-course culinary tradition that differs a bit from the more interactive omakase style, which offers a chef’s choice and focuses on sushi. Kaiseki is a fixed-menu meal of 9-14 courses that highlights various cooking methods and, in this case, highlights meat.
At Karyu, these dishes focus on wagyu from Ueda Chikusan, a family-run cattle ranch in Hyōgo Prefecture that raises the rare and highly prized Tajimaguro cattle. It’s considered one of the top lineages in all of Japan, with a limited number of animals raised each month and known for its depth of flavor.
Chef Haruka Katayanagi leads the Karyu team, which also includes head chef Hiroshi Morito, sous chef and sommelier Seishiro Tatsukawa and service director Akiho Salto, all of whom are moving from Japan to Miami.
Katayanagi said the wagyu at Karyu reflects real stories of Japanese tradition.
“Every dish tells a story,” he said in a statement. “Wagyu is not about richness — it’s about spirit. It carries the patience of the farmer, the precision of the butcher and the sensitivity of the chef. Bringing that philosophy to Miami allows us to share the true heart of Japanese cuisine.”
Dishes you’ll find on the menu include nikusui, a beef broth to awaken the palate; a katsu sando and Karyu’s tribute to the taco with lettuce as the shell, layered with shiso, Gruyere and raw egg yolk. There’s also Chateaubriand, traditional sukiyaki and tantanmen, a sesame-based broth with noodles.
Bringing Chef Katayanagi’s vision to Miami is a privilege, according to Spicy Hospitality partner Andrew Sakhai.
“His approach to cuisine represents the pinnacle of precision and artistry, and Miami provides the perfect stage for that level of excellence,” he said in a statement.
“Our goal is to preserve the integrity of the Tokyo flagship while introducing its philosophy to a city that deeply appreciate s culture, design and world-class dining.”
Karyu
Where: 40 NE 41st St., Miami
Opening: Feb. 4
Hours: Seatings at 6 and 9 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
Reservations: Seven Rooms
Price: $350 per person
More information: @karyumiami