93 June 22-28, 2023 New Times b e s T o f m i a m i ® 2 0 2 3 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com seats via a chalkboard system. It’s now seven locations strong, and thankfully, Tock makes it easy to nab one of the Miami restaurant’s ten bar spots offered during three nightly seatings, where diners can indulge in Lee’s unique approach to “new wave” nigiri. Each of his locations serves 17 courses, a half-dozen that stand as the chef’s signature creations, the star of which is a divine hamachi painted with sweet corn pudding and finished with a sprinkling of Kallas-Lee’s sourdough bread crumbs. The rest represent collaborations by members of each location’s talented team, of- ten an array of outlandish but flavorful ingre- dients, many made from scratch, as the name implies. Think house-smoked peppers or beet-infused wasabi, which pair perfectly with expertly sourced fish and house-fer- mented soy sauce and vinegar. B E S T R A M E N Ichimi Ramen Bar 2330 Salzedo Street Coral Gables, 33134 305-960-7016 ichimiramenbar.com At Ichimi Ramen Bar, each good old-fash- ioned slurp of warm, savory broth is followed by a satisfactory sigh. With a selection of nine broths, two noodles, more than five protein options, and even more veggies, toppings, and sauces, the ramen possibilities here are end- less. The “Soul Ramen” is the signature broth, while the spicy “Black Dragon” is perfect for anyone looking to turn up the heat. There’s pork belly, beef, and shrimp for the omni- vores, but tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and plenty of plant-based options make this a veg- etarian-friendly space. Don’t skimp on the hanjuku egg. Like at any top-notch ramen shop, the soft-boiled egg is cooked just to the point where it’s a solid but still runny enough to create the ultimate golden yolk experience. The popular ramen house has opened a sec- ond location in Midtown and announced plans for a third outpost in Homestead. B E S T C H I N E S E R E S TA U R A N T Tanka 1717 N. Bayshore Drive (in the Grand DoubleTree) Miami, 33132 305-374-8888 tankamiami.com So you say you like your Peking duck set on fire. Well, you’re in the right place. This in- ventive, well-run, high-end Chinese restau- rant offers more than flaming fowl, however. Located in the former Tony Chan’s Water Club location in the Grand DoubleTree, Tanka features what it calls “izakaya-in- spired” dishes. That’s shorthand for small plates like Wagyu dim sum, pork belly bao buns, grilled branzino with pickled mustard leaf, and fried rice with garlic miso butter and edamame. You can also indulge in sushi, which is fresh and delicious. But in a city where omakase abounds and Chinese-with- a-twist does not, we’re going here for the truffle egg drop soup and lamb chops with mango-yogurt sauce. B E S T D I M S U M Ten Ten Seafood Chinese Dim Sum Restaurant 10101 Sunset Strip Sunrise, 33322 954-999-5298 tentenseafoodsunrise.com Located in a nondescript Sunrise shopping plaza, Ten Ten Seafood Restaurant is not only one of the latest dim-sim serving restaurants to open in the region but, with 80 options in all, one of the most prolific. You’re instantly greeted with a bevy of smiling servers eager to seat you and get you started on your Can-
