What Omakase Really Means—and Why Sora Is Miami’s Ultimate Modern Take
In Japanese, the word omakase translates to something beautifully simple: I leave it up to you.
In practice? It’s so much more than that.
Omakase is a gastronomic experience rooted in trust, tradition, and attention to detail. You’re not ordering off a menu. You’re putting yourself entirely in the hands of the chef, trusting them to guide your meal based on what’s freshest, what’s seasonal, and what they feel like creating in that exact moment.
In a world obsessed with customization and control, handing over that kind of power is, oddly, one of the most refreshing dining decisions you can make. At its best, omakase is slow, intentional, and just a touch theatrical. It’s about the quality of ingredients, the precision of knife work, and the quiet “mmm” that follows every bite.
That’s why Sora by Hotel Collection is worth talking about.
A Tradition Born in Japan, Reimagined in Miami
Set in the heart of Wynwood, Sora is Miami’s answer to the omakase tradition. While the restaurant pulses with Miami energy (there’s a listening lounge, a sexy sake menu, and no shortage of stylish guests), its inspiration is unmistakably Japanese.Chef Bee, the talent behind the counter, brings with him a deep respect for omakase’s roots. That means everything from the rice to the slicing technique honors Japanese standards. Each course is thoughtful, composed, and built on what’s best that day. Fresh Hokkaido scallops. Uni with perfect brine. Wagyu is so buttery that it disappears before you even think to chew.
Sora marries the discipline of Japanese omakase with Miami’s unapologetic love of experience.
Quality, Craft, and Just the Right Amount of Drama
Japan is a culture known for its obsession with excellence. From the crisp lines of a tea ceremony to the craftsmanship of a single sushi roll, quality isn’t a goal but the baseline. Sora channels that spirit.Each piece of fish is treated with the kind of reverence that shows. The plating is minimal, but meaningful.
If you want to understand how seriously Sora treats its ingredients, don’t miss one of their Bluefin Tuna Cutting Ceremonies. You watch as a whole tuna, flown in at peak freshness, is broken down by hand with surgical precision. Every cut is purposeful. It’s a rare opportunity to witness the craftsmanship behind the dishes, and to understand why quality isn’t just a promise here, it’s a practice.
Is Sora Instagram-worthy? Yes. But also filled with the thrill of the moment, of discovering something new right here in Miami.
So... Should You Try It?
Whether or not you’ve done omakase before: Absolutely. Because what Sora delivers is a curated experience, where the details matter and the ingredients shine.You’ll taste the difference in every course, from melt-in-your-mouth A5 wagyu to Hokkaido scallops, fresh uni, and delicate cuts of bluefin tuna. You’ll feel it in the energy of the room or during Caviar Wednesdays with champagne pairings—elevated, intimate, and unmistakably Miami.
So next time someone asks where they should eat in Miami, skip the obvious. Tell them: Leave it up to Sora.
