Shingo

A 4.9 Google rating and back-to-back Michelin stars in Coral Gables: Shingo earns its place at the leading of South Florida's Japanese dining tier

The single most telling number here is 4.9 out of 5 across 111 Google reviews — a score that is genuinely difficult to sustain at the price point Shingo commands. Pair that with consecutive Michelin stars in 2024 and 2025, and you have the clearest possible signal: this is the Japanese restaurant to book in Coral Gables, and one of the most credentialed dining rooms in Florida. If you are comparing options for a special dinner and wondering whether to commit at the $$$$ tier, the answer is yes — but read the practical details below before you try to grab a table.

The Portrait

Shingo sits at 112 Alhambra Circle, putting it squarely in the heart of Coral Gables' quieter restaurant corridor rather than on the louder Miracle Mile strip. Chef Shingo Akikuni's restaurant earns its Michelin recognition in the precise, technique-driven mode that the guide rewards: Japanese cuisine executed with the kind of discipline that takes years to build. This is not a sushi-and-rolls operation. The format here is the kind of refined, coursed Japanese dining that places like Myojaku in Tokyo and Azabu Kadowaki in Tokyo represent at the highest level , and while Shingo is its own thing in a Florida context, the Michelin committee's endorsement tells you exactly where the ambition sits.

At the $$$$ price range, you are spending at the same tier as rooms like Le Bernardin in New York City or Smyth in Chicago. What you get for that spend at Shingo is a kitchen operating at a level that Florida has historically not been known for in Japanese cuisine. The 2025 Michelin star , a second consecutive recognition , confirms this is not a one-season achievement. For a value-seeker comparing price to quality, the relevant question is not whether Shingo is expensive. It is. The question is whether it delivers at the level the price implies. Two consecutive Michelin stars and a near-perfect review score say it does.

On the late-night consideration: Shingo's hours are not confirmed in public data, so calling ahead before planning a post-theatre or late-sitting visit is worth doing. Coral Gables dining generally wraps earlier than Miami Beach, and a restaurant operating at this level of precision typically runs timed seatings rather than open kitchen hours. If a late dinner is your specific need, confirm availability directly , walk-in access at a Michelin-starred venue of this calibre is unlikely, particularly on weekends.

The sensory experience at a Japanese restaurant of Shingo's format centres on the kitchen's restraint: clean, precise preparation where aromas are subtle and intentional rather than bold. This is not a wood-fire or open-grill room. If you are drawn to the scent-forward drama of, say, a charcoal-kissed robata, this is a different register , quieter, more considered, and designed to let individual ingredients carry the narrative of each course.

For context on where Shingo sits in a wider national frame, the tasting-menu Japanese format it operates in puts it in conversation with venues like Single Thread Farm in Healdsburg and Lazy Bear in San Francisco , restaurants where the coursed format is the entire point, and where the price is the price of admission to that level of craft. Unlike The French Laundry in Napa, Shingo is not yet at the level of national name-recognition that requires booking months in advance , but two Michelin stars in a market as competitive as South Florida means the table situation is not casual.

Ratings & Recognition

• Michelin 1 Star , 2024
• Michelin 1 Star , 2025 (consecutive recognition)
• Google rating: 4.9 / 5.0 (111 reviews)

Booking

Booking difficulty is rated Hard. With back-to-back Michelin stars and a near-perfect public rating, demand at Shingo consistently outpaces availability. Book as far in advance as your plans allow , same-week reservations are unlikely to succeed, particularly Thursday through Saturday. This is not a venue where you can reliably walk in or book on short notice. If you are planning a special occasion dinner, treat this like any other starred room and lock the date early.

Practical Details

Address: 112 Alhambra Cir, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Budget: $$$$ , plan for a significant per-head spend in line with Michelin-starred tasting menus in major US markets. Reservations: Required; book well in advance. Dress: No confirmed dress code in available data, but a $$$$ Michelin-starred dining room in Coral Gables warrants smart-casual at minimum , dress as you would for any comparable fine-dining room. Late-night: Hours not confirmed; call ahead if you need a later seating. Cuisine: Japanese, chef-driven and precision-focused.

How It Compares

See the comparison section below for Shingo against its Coral Gables peers.

More in Coral Gables

If you are building a full itinerary, Pearl's local guides cover the broader picture: our full Coral Gables restaurants guide, our full Coral Gables hotels guide, our full Coral Gables bars guide, our full Coral Gables wineries guide, and our full Coral Gables experiences guide. For other notable Coral Gables dining, also consider KAE Sushi by Chef Landa, Daniel's Miami, and Eating House.

FAQ

• What should a first-timer know about Shingo? Shingo is a $$$$ Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Coral Gables, not a casual sushi bar. Expect a coursed, chef-driven format that requires advance booking , sometimes weeks out. It is the most credentialed Japanese dining room in the Coral Gables area, with consecutive Michelin stars in 2024 and 2025 and a 4.9 Google rating. First-timers should book as early as possible, plan for a full evening, and treat the experience like any other serious tasting-menu room.
• Is the tasting menu worth it at Shingo? At the $$$$ tier, Shingo is worth it if precision-driven Japanese cuisine in a coursed format is what you are after. Two consecutive Michelin stars and a near-perfect public rating are strong evidence that the kitchen delivers at the level the price implies. If you want Japanese food at a lower spend, KAE Sushi by Chef Landa is a local alternative worth considering. If Shingo's format appeals and the price works, book it.
• What should I order at Shingo? Specific menu items are not confirmed in available data , the menu at a Michelin-starred venue of this type also changes regularly. The safe approach is to commit to the chef's format and let the kitchen drive the meal. Contacting the restaurant directly before your visit is the leading way to understand current menu structure and any dietary accommodation options.
• What should I wear to Shingo? No confirmed dress code is listed, but a $$$$ Michelin-starred room in Coral Gables sets clear expectations. Smart-casual is a safe floor: no shorts or athletic wear. Dressing in line with what you would wear to a comparable fine-dining room , dress trousers, a collared shirt, or equivalent , is the right call.
• What are alternatives to Shingo in Coral Gables? For Japanese specifically, KAE Sushi by Chef Landa is the closest local peer. For high-end dining at a slightly lower price point, Beauty & the Butcher at $$$ is worth a look. For a more accessible dinner with no booking difficulty, Hillstone covers the reliable American end of the market. See our full Coral Gables restaurants guide for the complete picture.
• Is Shingo good for a special occasion? Yes , this is one of the clearest special-occasion choices in Coral Gables. Back-to-back Michelin recognition and a 4.9 public rating mean the kitchen is consistently performing at the level a milestone dinner requires. Book early, confirm any dietary needs in advance, and treat it like the fine-dining commitment it is. For context on comparable occasion-worthy rooms nationally, see Emeril's in New Orleans or Le Bernardin in New York City.