CentraRuddy, an award winning architectural firm, designed the interior and exterior spaces with contrasting fusion themes of waves and fire. Sushi Samba is the place to be when the sun sets. Customer service is fully at one's disposition and we were more than once greeted and serviced by the restaurant manager, who was a sincere gentleman.
The inundating wave action with subtle lighting is quintessential in southern Florida...and dress well! We were so deeply impressed with our lunch; after a long walk along Miracle Mile, we decided to hit the Shushi Samba happy hour. Happy Hour is a great way to sample what a kitchen can do with its entrees and having had a big lunch, we honestly didn't expect to order so much!
Nahi and Nina Fresa:
Nahi: Grey Goose Poire, St. Germain Elderflower, lychee simple syrup blended with yuzu syrup, shaken and served straight up. The flavors meld together to exhibit a fruit garden in the mouth - the kick comes a little later.
Nina Fresa: Strawberry infused vodka, Grand Marnier, guava juice shaken and served straight, with a prosecco topper - the elements blend again very well.
This is mixology - when a tender can blend flavors and present them in an effervescent form suited for the weather - true art!
Nahi: Grey Goose Poire, St. Germain Elderflower, lychee simple syrup blended with yuzu syrup, shaken and served straight up. The flavors meld together to exhibit a fruit garden in the mouth - the kick comes a little later.
Nina Fresa: Strawberry infused vodka, Grand Marnier, guava juice shaken and served straight, with a prosecco topper - the elements blend again very well.
This is mixology - when a tender can blend flavors and present them in an effervescent form suited for the weather - true art!
We first ordered the salt and pepper squid. The most important element to any squid, octopus, or jellyfish is that is has to be fresh or it's just going to be impossible to eat. The squid presented was perfectly spiced with salt and pepper, lightly (and lightly means something) battered, and the fry supple. In the mouth the squid is firm yet exquisitely tender. This allows its natural elements to be front and center, and hints that it might have been happily swimming along when suddenly it found itself on our plates. The smoked garlic soy sauce brought the dish together and was an enormous delight! Squeeze a bit of lime on the squid to lighten the dish and add a cool element! What a true joy - this is southern Florida coastal cuisine at its best!
A5 Wagyu Beef Gyoza
Kabocha purée and Su-Shoyu dipping sauce.
Perfect in its elemental combinations, fried perfectly thereby creating the perfect weight for the Su-Shoyu dipping sauce. The dish is complete when paired softly with subtle sides of organic scallions, hoisen and Kabocha purée .
Kabocha purée and Su-Shoyu dipping sauce.
Perfect in its elemental combinations, fried perfectly thereby creating the perfect weight for the Su-Shoyu dipping sauce. The dish is complete when paired softly with subtle sides of organic scallions, hoisen and Kabocha purée .
Yellowtail Tiradito
Hamachi, jalapeno, avocado and lemongrass with sweet red chili infused mayonnaise. We loved this so much we repeated the order! One of us even tried to properly clean the plate (like an animal) - the mayonnaise was that impressive! This was the best dish of the evening! The hamachi possesses a succulent texture and rich flavor which is perfectly balanced with the spicy chili mayonnaise, the carrot and avocado lighten the elements and create a blissful combination of flavors...wrapped around rice - a perfect experience!
Hamachi, jalapeno, avocado and lemongrass with sweet red chili infused mayonnaise. We loved this so much we repeated the order! One of us even tried to properly clean the plate (like an animal) - the mayonnaise was that impressive! This was the best dish of the evening! The hamachi possesses a succulent texture and rich flavor which is perfectly balanced with the spicy chili mayonnaise, the carrot and avocado lighten the elements and create a blissful combination of flavors...wrapped around rice - a perfect experience!
Fashion is everything and when this guy walked in with his pink socks and custom tailored suit, we had to take spy photos (to be polite)! It was a dinner drink business meeting and perfect for the location! He was very fashionable!
Pictured here is the Samba Juice - Baccardi Razz, melon and creme de banane, acai, fresh watermelon, and guava. Topped with prosecco and served with lime.
Pictured here is the Samba Juice - Baccardi Razz, melon and creme de banane, acai, fresh watermelon, and guava. Topped with prosecco and served with lime.
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