Uchi Sister Restaurant Uchibā Opening in Brickell Spring 2026

Miami’s Japanese dining scene is about to level up once again. Hai Hospitality—the Austin-based restaurant group behind the acclaimed Uchi and Uchiko—is bringing its third concept, Uchibā, to Mary Brickell Village in Spring 2026. Located at 900 S. Miami Avenue, Uchibā will introduce a stylish, bar-forward take on Japanese dining right in the heart of Brickell.

Hai Hospitality launched its culinary legacy with Uchi in Austin, Texas, back in 2003. Since then, the group has expanded its portfolio to include Uchi, Uchiko, Uchibā, and the Asian smokehouse Loro. Uchi made its Miami debut in Wynwood on January 30, 2021, and quickly became recognized as one of the city’s top three sushi restaurants. Its sister restaurant Uchiko opened on March 10, 2025, in Miami Beach at Sunset Harbour, bringing a bolder, fire-kissed approach to Japanese cuisine.

Each concept under the Hai Hospitality umbrella offers a distinct experience. Uchi is known for its innovative sushi and refined non-traditional Japanese dishes. Uchiko, meaning “child of Uchi,” adds depth and smokiness through its charcoal-driven menu. Uchibā, translating to “Uchi Bar,” is the most casual of the trio—focused on Japanese-inspired bar bites, craft cocktails, whiskies, and an izakaya-style dining vibe.

When it opens, Uchibā Miami will be the third location for the concept, following successful launches in Dallas (2018) and Austin (2023). The new 3,500-square-foot Brickell location will feature a 56-seat dining room, covered patio with 40 additional seats, a 16-seat cocktail bar, an 8-seat sushi bar, and an 8-seat lounge—an ideal setting for both intimate dinners and vibrant late-night outings.

With signage already installed and buzz building across the city, Uchibā is primed to become one of Brickell’s hottest new culinary destinations.