{"id":2937,"date":"2026-04-10T17:01:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/2937\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:01:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:01:19","slug":"takay-brings-japanese-tradition-to-coral-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/2937\/","title":{"rendered":"Takay Brings Japanese Tradition to Coral Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Adapted from the Japanese word takai, meaning \u201chigh\u201d and \u201celevated,\u201d the restaurant commissioned internationally acclaimed Japan-based architecture firm KTX, blending cultural tradition with subtle Miami nods. Upon entering, the zen garden immediately sets the tone for a relaxing and welcoming evening. A sculptural custom installation, \u201cWooden Wave,\u201d anchors the 800-square-foot restaurant. Crafted from layered Japanese hinoki wood, the piece\u2013inspired by Hokusai\u2019s iconic Great Wave off Kanagawa\u2013stretches across the intimate dining area. Shoji-style rice paper panels and soft lights create a calm, intentional environment while\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mb-[6px]\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Takay_Interior_4_.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Takay_Interior_4_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>locally sourced coral stone represents Miami\u2019s natural landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The dinner destination prides itself on world-class precision blended with human connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Helmed by Glen Kotlyarski and Yoni Matz, both top-rated chefs with elite training and the discipline of traditional Japanese craft, the menu is defined by precision, seasonality and a hospitality-first approach. Unlike typical silent omakase counters, Takay encourages conversation, inviting guests to be part of the story rather than just observers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMore than serving sushi, [Takay is] about creating a welcoming ambiance where guests feel at home,\u201d Matz shares. \u201cWe want to remove the intimidation sometimes associated with omakase while maintaining exceptional quality and precision.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mb-[6px]\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Takay_Interior_1_.jpg\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" alt=\"Takay_Interior_1_\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rooted in tradition yet intentionally approachable, each seating is designed to feel conversational and welcoming, with chefs guiding guests through each course and explaining each dish as it\u2019s served.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Adapted from the Japanese word takai, meaning \u201chigh\u201d and \u201celevated,\u201d the restaurant commissioned internationally acclaimed Japan-based architecture firm&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2938,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1406,3054,2469,2590,3031,8,17,628],"class_list":{"0":"post-2937","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-japan","8":"tag-architecture","9":"tag-chefs","10":"tag-cuisine","11":"tag-dining","12":"tag-food-drink","13":"tag-japan","14":"tag-japanese","15":"tag-restaurants"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2937"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2937\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}