Katana, the tiny cult-favorite sushi bar where nigiri and rolls cruise by on little wooden boats, has officially doubled its footprint in Miami. After more than three decades on 71st Street, the family-run spot has opened a second outpost on Coral Way, giving loyal fans a far shorter late-night drive to chase those color-coded plates. The new location is set up to mirror the original's no-reservations, grab-a-boat-and-go vibe.
The owners confirmed the expansion this week, unveiling the Coral Way spot after 33 years at the original Normandy Isles counter, as reported by Miami New Times. The announcement followed a series of Instagram teases and triggered a wave of nostalgic comments from longtime diners who say the tiny wooden boats are still the main event. With the new address, sushi chasers from Coconut Grove, Brickell, and Little Havana can now get their fix without a cross-town pilgrimage.
Where The Coral Way Spot Is Registered
The Coral Way outpost is listed at 1760 SW 22nd Street and is registered with the state as KATANA CORAL WAY LLC, incorporated in early January 2026. State filings show the LLC details match the Coral Way address, according to Florida Division of Corporations records, and the same address appears on the restaurant's Uber Eats page.
A Normandy Isles Origin And Long Lines
Katana first opened on Normandy Isles in 1993 as a 24-seat counter wrapped around a narrow indoor canal, with tiny wooden boats ferrying sushi within arm's reach. The format is simple and slightly addictive: grab whatever floats by, stack the color-coded plates, settle up at the end. That setup has turned the spot into a neighborhood institution, with waits that can stretch to two hours on busy nights. The restaurant's small footprint and legendary lines are chronicled by Miami New Times.
What To Expect Inside
Coral Way regulars can expect the same quick-turn, plate-stacking theater: boats loaded with nigiri, rolls, and small sides drifting past as diners build a tab by color. Online menus and local listings show the familiar plate pricing system and the late-night hours that made Katana a go-to for after-dark bites. Curious eaters can browse Katana's menu and scroll through community reviews on Tripadvisor to see what regulars recommend and what the damage might be to the wallet.
Whether Coral Way will inherit the same two-hour waits is still an open question, but early online chatter suggests the boats will not be floating by empty. Local posters are already tagging friends and coordinating first visits, according to a Reddit thread discussing the opening.
