Mikan Japanese Restaurant
Pembroke Pines
Bar in Pembroke Pines, United States
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Mikan Japanese Restaurant is a practical Pembroke Pines pick when the group wants a casual Japanese meal without a big-occasion setup. Cross-shop Baoshi Food Hall + Bar for mixed groups, BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant for Thai-sushi variety, and Cebiche-Bar Pembroke Pines when seafood is the stronger craving.
About Mikan Japanese Restaurant
In Pembroke Pines, Mikan Japanese Restaurant has a casual dress code and operates later in the week, from Wednesday through Sunday. Details about menu format, prices, service style, reservations, drinks, awards, or chef background are not available, so plan on it being a casual local restaurant rather than building the night around unknown specifics.
Mikan Japanese Restaurant makes the most sense when the schedule and Pembroke Pines location fit your plan. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens at 3 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, and opens at 1 PM Friday through Sunday. Beyond those basics, details such as seating, takeout, delivery, outdoor dining, and specific dishes should be confirmed directly before you go.
Plan it for a casual night, not a special-occasion flex
The case for visiting is practicality. The schedule favors later-week plans, with service concentrated from Wednesday through Sunday, so it works better for a Friday or weekend plan than an early-week backup. If your group wants to compare other options, you can also look at the broader choice of Baoshi Food Hall + Bar or the restaurant option BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant.
Without awards, chef details, price details, or tasting-menu signals, do not treat this as a credential-driven restaurant. That is not a problem if the plan is everyday dining. It does mean the value calculation should stay grounded: go when the hours, casual dress code, and Pembroke Pines setting fit, and confirm any menu or service details that matter to your group.
Where it fits in a Pembroke Pines rotation
Choose Mikan Japanese Restaurant when its Pembroke Pines location, casual dress code, and Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule match your plan. You can compare it with Cebiche-Bar Pembroke Pines, Baoshi Food Hall + Bar, and BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant if you are still deciding among restaurant options.
The strongest use case is a party that wants a casual Pembroke Pines restaurant and is comfortable confirming details directly before visiting. For date night, it is safer to frame it as low-key rather than formal, since its details suggest a more low-key experience. For a broader local shortlist, use Our full Pembroke Pines restaurants guide, then compare drinks and after-dinner options through Our full Pembroke Pines bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 12502 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
- Website
- mikansushi.com
- Phone
- +1 954 432 7775
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mikan reads like a quietly important neighborhood spot rather than a destination vanity project. The write-up positions it as a community anchor on Pines Boulevard, an independent Japanese kitchen that earns repeat visits despite modest square footage. The tone is unassuming and practical: this is a place that matters to locals because it consistently meets everyday needs, not because it chases headlines. Its setting amid strip malls and familiar chains gives it a suburban, unpretentious character; diners go for reliable, routine meals and the sense of familiarity that comes from a place embedded in daily life.
Best For
This is a place best suited to neighborhood diners looking for a dependable, casual dinner. The copy emphasizes Mikan’s role in drawing regulars back week after week, so it works especially well for locals who value consistency over novelty. It’s a comfortable option for people who eat out often and prefer a familiar spot rather than the latest media-hyped opening. Because it functions as a community institution in a suburban corridor, it’s ideal for weeknight meals, informal gatherings with friends, and anyone seeking an unpretentious Japanese kitchen close to home.
Ordering Tips
Approach Mikan like a local institution: treat the menu as something to learn over multiple visits rather than to conquer in one night. The description highlights kitchens that develop regulars who understand the menu, so plan to sample different sections across repeat trips instead of expecting a single perfect order. Skip the assumption that suburban Japanese is only conveyor-belt or delivery-first; give the place a few dinners to reveal its strengths. If you want to integrate quickly, follow regulars’ habits and ask staff for recommendations to find the steady favorites that draw locals back.
Venue details
Ambiance
Small space with nice decor and memorable sushi bar lighting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Format
At the Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 12502 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Cebiche-Bar Pembroke Pines, Notable alternative
- Baoshi Food Hall + Bar, Notable alternative
- Kub Kao Thai & Sushi, Notable alternative
- Prosecco22 Ristorante Italiano, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Pembroke Pines
Mikan Japanese Restaurant is the more focused Japanese choice in this local set, while BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant is better when the table wants both Thai dishes and sushi. If value means keeping everyone satisfied without committing to one cuisine, BAITONG has the broader brief; if value means choosing Japanese specifically, Mikan is the cleaner fit.
Baoshi Food Hall + Bar is the easier recommendation for groups because the food-hall format reduces menu conflict and usually feels lower-risk for mixed preferences. Cebiche-Bar Pembroke Pines is the better cross-shop when seafood is the priority and the night wants more energy than a casual Japanese dinner.
For a more traditional sit-down occasion, Prosecco22 Ristorante Italiano is the stronger date-night comparison, while Kub Kao Thai & Sushi belongs in the mix only if Thai-sushi variety matters more than staying in Pembroke Pines. Pick Mikan when the decision is simple: Japanese food, local address, low planning friction.
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Compare Mikan Japanese Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mikan Japanese Restaurant | Pembroke Pines | No published awards |
| BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant | Pembroke Pines | No published awards |
| Cebiche-Bar Pembroke Pines | Pembroke Pines | No published awards |
| Baoshi Food Hall + Bar | Pembroke Pines | No published awards |
| Kub Kao Thai & Sushi | Davie | No published awards |
| Prosecco22 Ristorante Italiano | Pembroke Pines | No published awards |
How Mikan Japanese Restaurant Pembroke Pines compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mikan Japanese Restaurant good for groups?
It may work for a casual group meal in Pembroke Pines, but group capacity, seating setup, and reservation policies are not available. The dress code is casual, and the restaurant is open Wednesday through Sunday. For another option to compare, consider BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant or Kub Kao Thai & Sushi.
Does Mikan Japanese Restaurant have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not available, so do not count on it without checking directly. Its Pembroke Pines location, casual dress code, and Wednesday-through-Sunday operating schedule are known. If outdoor seating is a dealbreaker, confirm that feature before you go.
Is the food good at Mikan Japanese Restaurant?
Ratings, awards, menu details, signature dishes, or critic recognition are not available. It is best to use the practical details: Mikan Japanese Restaurant is a casual Pembroke Pines restaurant open Wednesday through Sunday. For another restaurant to compare, BAITONG Thai & Sushi Bar Restaurant is an option.
Is Mikan Japanese Restaurant good for a date?
It can be considered for a low-key date if a casual Pembroke Pines setting and the hours fit your plan. The restaurant is open Wednesday and Thursday from 3–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 1–10 PM, and Sunday from 1–9 PM. If you want to compare with another restaurant option, Prosecco22 Ristorante Italiano is a natural reference point.
