There is no shortage of hand roll bars and omakase counters in Miami. The challenge is finding one that’s actually good. Pari Pari, which opened in fall 2025, is the latest entrant, tucked into a laneway at 127 NW 27th Street in Wynwood, just steps from Pasta Wynwood.
The space is attractive and intimate, with seating for just 24 guests around a blond-wood, underlit counter. High ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto the laneway, giving the room a bright, clean, industrial-chic feel—concrete floors and columns softened by good lighting and a cool, eclectic playlist. Notably, there are no Japanese chefs or servers behind the counter, but despite the minimalism, the welcome is warm and the overall vibe relaxed and fun.
Pari Pari means “crispy crispy,” and the concept was created by three Parisian friends, with the menu curated by Yasu Tanaka, formerly of Michelin-starred Den. Upon arrival, you’re handed a tiny paper menu and pencil to check off your selections. There are three set menus: three rolls for $23, four for $32, or five for $39. Naturally, I chose the five-roll option.
The selections were straightforward: two tuna rolls, a salmon and avocado roll, hamachi with chimichurri (far too subtle), and a spicy scallop and cucumber roll that wasn’t particularly spicy. Unfortunately, all the rolls tasted very similar. The fish was finely chopped, and the rolls lacked distinction. The saving grace was a trio of house-made sauces—spicy mayo, yuzu mayo, and a yuzu mustard that tasted surprisingly like Russian mustard—which added much-needed character.
You can also order à la carte, including a handful of signature rolls. A $12 caviar add-on is available for any roll, though the quality is exactly what you’d expect at that price point. Uni is also on the menu, but this isn’t the type of restaurant where I’d take that gamble. Perhaps the A5 wagyu roll would be a better bet.
I did order the salmon sashimi, which was quite good, served with passion fruit, shiso, and ponzu, topped with crispy onions. A few vegetarian hand rolls are also offered. One consistent issue: as soon as you bite into the rolls, the mashed fish tends to ooze out the bottom. The pickled ginger, too, was notably low quality.
Dessert was a pleasant surprise. It’s sourced from Yann Couvreur Café and included black sesame gelato with a chocolate chip cookie, as well as a coconut, mango, and passion fruit tropical cake—the latter being my choice and genuinely enjoyable.
The drink selection is modest but thoughtful, with a few beers and wines and a solid sake list. I enjoyed a nice pour of Junmai Daiginjo.
Pari Pari is best suited for those seeking a no-frills, casual Japanese hand roll bar. For more creative rolls and higher-quality execution, Nami Nori in the Design District—just a few blocks north—is a stronger option, though you’ll pay more.
Happy dining,
Shanea
02/23/2026
