Japanese Shima - Hialeah

Our first visit here was about a year ago and it was truly spectacular. The place doesn't look like much on the outside, and the inside is not flashy. But what it lacks glamour, it is more than in taste and experience. The sushi boats are a fun experience, and what I thought would be average tasting sushi, turned out that it was great, honest, every dish was amazing. We can't wait to come back. Definitely recommend

Beautiful touch of a variety of sushi. Choose your sushi with boat/plate or order in the menu. Great tasting sushi and deserts. Great prices and friendly staff.

Waiting time was 40 minutes a week. In the seating area you can see the dirty plates and the dirty walls full of splashed food. The waiter wasn't aware at all. My son dropped his chiffel and we waited for over 15 minutes to get a chipstick. The boats were not constantly sorted, most were empty or the same were just a few different. Food was fine, but you are better to order from the menu. Not impressed.

**Food:** The Chicken Teriyaki Rice Bowl was absolutely delicious, and I highly recommend it for those who aren't fans of seafood. The chicken was tender and flavorful, definitely a step up from the Teriyaki chicken! The Cleopatra Roll and Shima Roll were fantastic as well. If I had to rank them, I would rate the Alaskan Dream Roll the lowest because it had an overwhelming amount of cream cheese, which was a bit much. **Price:** The pricing is excellent—$120 for four people, and we all left feeling satisfied! **Atmosphere:** We had to wait about 40 minutes for a table, but once seated, you can dive right into the sushi from the sushi boats. The vibe is super casual, perfect for a hoodie and slides kind of day. The restaurant is small but located in a larger area, making it a great spot for locals craving delicious sushi. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely recommend this place!

I really enjoyed the ambience of this restaurant. The boats provide a charming addition, even if they sometimes get a bit stuck. It’s a fairly small venue, so there aren’t many servers, but they are very attentive whenever they have the opportunity to assist.