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    Blackbrick Chinese, Restaurant in Miami
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    Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives 2026

    Blackbrick Chinese

    Midtown, Miami

    Restaurant in Miami, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Do not plan a meal at Blackbrick Chinese: the Midtown Miami original is closed as of July 2026. Its value is historical rather than bookable, especially for diners tracking Miami’s casual modern Chinese scene, with a walk-in-friendly format, shared dumplings and noodles, a room better suited to lively low-key occasions than formal celebrations.

    About Blackbrick Chinese

    Blackbrick Chinese is not presented here as a formal fine-dining room or a tasting-menu destination. The grounded read is simpler: casual dress, modern Chinese & dim sum, a price that makes it useful for diners who want a relaxed meal in Miami. For a date, low-key birthday, or group meal, the appeal is in ordering across the signatures rather than relying on unconfirmed service details or room descriptions.

    Why Blackbrick Chinese matters for modern Chinese in Miami

    Blackbrick Chinese is best understood as a Miami restaurant focused on modern Chinese & dim sum.

    The clearest recognition is that Blackbrick Chinese is listed as a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured restaurant in 2026. That accolade does not automatically make it a splurge venue; it is a useful signal for diners deciding whether a casual, $25 per person modern Chinese & dim sum meal is worth prioritizing in Miami.

    The dishes tell the story more clearly than any unconfirmed backstory. Signature items include Xinjiang cumin lamb dumplings, fried chicken and garlic dumplings with house-made sweet and sour sauce, Chinese-Hawaiian pineapple pork ribs, a hand-rolled shrimp egg roll with pumpkin sweet & sour, handmade noodle dishes, the Blackbrick platter. A first-timer can use those dishes as the planning framework: start with dumplings, add noodles, include one larger shared plate if dining with a group.

    How to think about the meal

    That means the practical advice should stay conservative: confirm current service details directly through the venue before assuming how the meal can be ordered or where you will sit.

    What is clear is the value proposition. At $25 per person, Blackbrick Chinese sits in a casual price lane for Miami dining, with a menu identity built around modern Chinese & dim sum. The strongest reason to go is not an elaborate format; it is the chance to build a meal from dumplings, handmade noodles, ribs, an egg roll, a platter in a casual setting.

    Know before you go

    • Location: Miami.
    • Cuisine: Modern Chinese & dim sum.
    • Price: $25 per person.
    • Dress: Casual.
    • Recognition: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured restaurant in 2026.
    • Signature dishes: Xinjiang cumin lamb dumplings, fried chicken and garlic dumplings with house-made sweet and sour sauce, Chinese-Hawaiian pineapple pork ribs, hand-rolled shrimp egg roll with pumpkin sweet & sour, handmade noodle dishes, the Blackbrick platter.
    • First-timer order logic: Build around dumplings, handmade noodles, one larger shared plate.
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    Planning details

    Location
    3451 NE 1st Ave
    Phone
    305-573-8886
    Planning details

    Location

    3451 NE 1st Ave

    305-573-8886

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Blackbrick Chinese worth the price?

    Yes, the $25 per person price is easy to justify if you want modern Chinese & dim sum in Miami. The 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured restaurant label adds a useful trust signal, especially if you are interested in signature dishes such as Xinjiang cumin lamb dumplings, handmade noodle dishes, or Chinese-Hawaiian pineapple pork ribs.

    Is Blackbrick Chinese good for a special occasion?

    It is best framed as a casual special-occasion option rather than a formal splurge. With casual dress and a $25 per person price point, Blackbrick Chinese makes more sense for a relaxed celebration than for a highly structured milestone dinner.

    What should a first-timer know about Blackbrick Chinese?

    Start with the $25 per person expectation and treat it as a casual modern Chinese & dim sum option in Miami. The 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature is the main recognition, the signature dishes are the best guide for ordering.