Komodo, Southeast Asian restaurant in Brickell, Miami, US.
Komodo is a Southeast Asian restaurant in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, spread across three levels with indoor dining rooms and an open-air terrace. The menu covers a wide range of dishes, from fresh sashimi to roasted whole birds and grilled meats.
The restaurant was opened by David Grutman, a Miami-based operator known for running several dining and nightlife venues in the city. It was one of his first projects focused on Asian cuisine, helping to establish Brickell as a destination for restaurant-goers.
The menu travels across several Asian cooking traditions, from Japanese-inspired raw dishes to Southeast Asian grilled meats, giving diners a wide range of flavors in one sitting. The restaurant draws a mixed crowd that tends to treat the evening as a full social occasion, not just a meal.
A reservation is a good idea, particularly on weekends and during evening hours when the place fills up quickly. Once inside, staff can help you find your way across the different levels, each of which has its own feel.
The outdoor terrace has become a gathering spot in the evenings for people from the neighborhood, not just restaurant guests. The name Komodo refers to the Komodo dragon, a large lizard native to Indonesia, which ties into the restaurant's Asian theme.
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