Takay, a 10-seat omakase counter co-founded by chefs Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, is set to land on Coral Way this spring, promising an intimate, multi-sensory tasting that feels more like a backstage pass than a buttoned-up ceremony. Diners can expect a 17- or 20-course progression across two nightly seatings at a wood-clad sushi counter crowned by a hinoki installation inspired by Hokusai’s Great Wave. The founders say they want the room to feel warm and welcoming rather than stiff, pairing seafood flown in from Japan with seasonal produce from local farms.
What to expect at the counter
Takay's website lists a Signature Omakase at 17 courses for $225 and an Extended Omakase at 20 courses for $275, with just two nightly services and only 10 guests per seating. Each tasting includes an amuse-bouche, a sashimi and nigiri progression, a cooked plate, dessert and traditional tea, with optional curated sake and wine pairings. Reservations will be released in controlled waves to those on the restaurant’s waitlist as the team moves closer to its spring opening.
Design and sourcing
The room centers on a sculptural “Wooden Wave” built from layered Japanese hinoki, a design the team has said is a direct nod to Hokusai’s Great Wave off Kanagawa. Seafood and specialty ingredients will be flown in from Japan and paired with seasonal Florida produce in an Edomae-guided sequence of flavors. Those design and sourcing details were laid out by the founders during the restaurant’s announcement, as reported by WhatNow.
Kotlyarski has framed Takay’s approach as rooted in seasonality and a strict respect for Japanese technique, while stripping away the stiffness that often comes with omakase service. Matz has described the experience as “multi-sensory” and noted that the pair will be heavily involved in daily operations, saying, “We’ll be here 16 hours a day.” Those comments were shared during the announcement, according to WhatNow.
How it fits Miami's sushi boom
Takay joins Miami’s growing wave of intimate omakase counters and chef-driven tasting rooms, where ten-seat sushi bars and pop-up residencies are pushing Edomae-style sushi into the spotlight. Recent local coverage points to a steady stream of openings and residencies as a sign that diners are fully on board with the format and that high-end Japanese dining is now a key part of the city’s culinary identity, as reported by Miami New Times.
Takay is slated to open at 2296 Coral Way and will operate by reservation only, with seatings Tuesday through Saturday at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Interested diners can join the waitlist and request invitations via Takay's website.
