Best restaurants for 11 cuisines in Miami

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America is often described as a melting pot, a place where different cultures have come together over the centuries to form new customs while maintaining the ones their ancestors have long held dear. For many cultures, a major part of their identity is food.

Walk down any main street in the United States and you're likely to see the cuisines of many countries—despite being nowhere near each other on the globe—sitting side by side. You could start in Egypt with some falafel, get a taste of Taiwan with a cup of bubble tea next door, pick up a side of fries at an old-fashioned American diner down the block, and finish it off with sopaipillas from the Mexican restaurant in town.

Of course, we all have our favorite dishes—a juicy cheeseburger from a local pub, a savory bowl of tempura udon at a beloved Japanese restaurant, or some chicken tikka masala from your nearby Indian spot. But maybe you're looking to get out of your comfort zone a little, whether to try a different restaurant that serves your favorite food or to taste a new type of cuisine entirely.

To help point you in the right direction, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the Miami area using data from Yelp for various cuisines: American, Chinese, Cuban, Greek, Indian/Pakistani, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Thai, and Vietnamese. Data is as of July 13, 2025. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 50 reviews, and within a 10-kilometer radius of Miami, were considered.

Read on to find out if your favorite restaurant made the cut and to get inspired for your next dinner out.

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American: Are You Hungry? Grill

Are You Hungry? Grill

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American: Are You Hungry? Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 12486 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33184
- Categories: Latin American, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Chinese: Jamrock Cuisine

Jamrock Cuisine

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Chinese: Jamrock Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12560 SW 88th St Miami, FL 33186
- Categories: Caribbean, Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp

Cuban: Habana Con B

Habana Con B

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Cuban: Habana Con B

- Rating: 4.9/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1005 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33130
- Categories: Desserts, Cuban, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Greek: Nude Pita

Nude Pita

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Greek: Nude Pita

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 3801 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33137
- Categories: Mediterranean, Greek, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Italian: Mistero

Mistero

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Italian: Mistero

- Rating: 5.0/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 11652 N Kendall Dr Miami, FL 33176
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Japanese: Cafe Oriental

Cafe Oriental

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Japanese: Cafe Oriental

- Rating: 4.9/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 9800 SW 77th Ave Miami Miami, FL 33156
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Cafes, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Korean: Crispy Streets

Crispy Streets

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Korean: Crispy Streets

- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9980 SW 8th St Miami, FL 33174
- Categories: Food Trucks, Latin American, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

Mexican: JDs VegMex

JDs VegMex

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Mexican: JDs VegMex

- Rating: 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2644 SW 137th Ave Miami, FL 33175
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Vietnamese: Photastic

Photastic

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Vietnamese: Photastic

- Rating: 4.5/5 (272 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16772 SW 88th St Miami, FL 33196
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 284 metros.