APM Restaurant Group is a Miami-based collection of award-winning Japanese restaurants, each reflecting a unique culinary concept and unwavering dedication to quality, authenticity, and impeccable service.
Founded by Alvaro Perez Miranda, APM brings the highest standards of Japanese cuisine with the warmth of Latin hospitality to South Florida, blending traditional artistry with a modern, sophisticated experience.
As founder of APM Restaurant Group, Álvaro Perez Miranda has cultivated a unique approach to hospitality through an uncompromising dedication to quality, authenticity, and attention to detail.
Born in Venezuela, Perez Miranda studied art in the U.S. and Italy before moving to Tokyo. He spent a total of 15 years in Japan promoting Italian cuisine, eventually producing, building and managing more than 70 restaurant projects.
Perez Miranda opened his first Japanese restaurant, the casual sushi bowl eatery Wabi Sabi, in 2018, followed by the upscale Hiyakawa two years later. By 2023, APM had added two more concepts, both in partnership with master sushi chef Masayuki Komatsu: Midorie, a sister establishment to Wabi Sabi, and Ogawa, a 12-seat omakase sushi experience inspired by Osaka's kappo-style cuisine.
Across all of APM's concepts, Perez Miranda has worked tirelessly to manifest the highest standard of Japanese culinary artistry in Miami, adopting Japanese principles such as omotenashi (mindful hospitality), komakai (fine attention to detail), and sensai (sensitivity) in pursuit of a perfectly authentic experience. This extends not only to ingredients – painstakingly sourced from across Japan, particularly Tokyo's Toyosu fish market and Ibaraki prefecture – but to treating guests with the utmost care and warmth, making them feel as comfortable and at home as if they were at the home of a cherished friend. Through his art business Blackship Gallery, Perez Miranda has also been able to place stunning artworks in each restaurant, commissioned by the celebrated Japanese artists in his portfolio.
All of this has earned Perez Miranda and his businesses extraordinary accolades. He was named a Goodwill Ambassador for Japanese Cuisine by the country's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, the first U.S. Latino to hold such an honor, in 2023. In 2024 Perez Miranda was appointed Ambassador of Ibaraki, the largest agricultural prefecture in Japan, known widely for the finest products including Hitachi Wagyu and Ibaraki melon by the governor of Ibaraki, Mr. Ōigawa.
In 2024, Perez Miranda's latest project, Ogawa earned a Michelin Star in its first year of operation.
All APM Restaurants share the same principles of:
Culinary Director
Born in Osaka, Japan, Masayuki Komatsu has dedicated nearly two decades to perfecting the art of Edomae sushi. His culinary journey began at the renowned Sushiden in New York City before honing his skills as a Sushi Chef in Monaco. Later, he was handpicked by Chef Morimoto as Head Chef and relocated to Miami, where he remains steadfast in his commitment to Japanese tradition.
Chef Masa's philosophy revolves around showcasing ingredients at the peak of their seasonality, ensuring the highest quality and flavor profile in every dish. With an extensive network of relationships in Japan, he meticulously sources the finest ingredients from each prefecture year-round.
Chef Masa received his first Michelin Star in 2024 at Ogawa in Miami, Florida.
All APM restaurants benefit from seafood flown daily from Tokyo's Toyosu Fish Market. As Culinary Ambassador of Ibaraki, Alvaro brings the prefecture's most sought-after ingredients directly to our kitchens. This care in sourcing, paired with discipline in technique and service, defines the APM experience.
Operations & Beverage Director
Luis Martinez was born in Havana, Cuba, before emigrating to Miami as a young child. While studying at Johnson & Wales University, he worked in restaurants around the world, eventually opening COMO Hotels in Miami Beach and training at Michelin-starred Ametsa with Arzak Instruction in London. It was there he discovered his true passion for wine service and hospitality.
Returning to Miami, Luis worked under Michael Mina at Bourbon Steak before joining the opening team at Alter by Brad Kilgore in 2016. As General Manager and Sommelier, he became known for his inventive wine pairings, spotlighting small producers and innovative winemaking techniques. Under his leadership, Alter's wine program was named one of the Top 100 in America by Wine Enthusiast for several years.
In 2020, Luis partnered with Alvaro Perez Miranda and Masayuki Komatsu to open Hiyakawa in Wynwood, curating a beverage program rooted in Japanese hospitality and sake service. Most recently, he became a partner at Ogawa in Little River, which received its first MICHELIN Star shortly after opening in 2023. Today, as Director of Operations and Beverage Director at APM Restaurant Group, he oversees Wabi Sabi, Hiyakawa, Midorie, and Ogawa, continuing to build thoughtful beverage programs that elevate Japanese cuisine.
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Corporate Chef
Born in Chiba, Japan, Chef Hirokazu graduated from Hattori Nutrition College 1984. Shortly after, he moved to New York to apprentice under the esteemed Hide-san within the same year. In 1988, he began training at a kaiseki sushi restaurant under the legendary Hiroshi Shimamura, where he dedicated six years to mastering traditional Japanese techniques and honing his craft as a sushi chef.
Chef Hiro's journey then took him to Miami, where he became the Executive Sushi Chef at Bond St. Miami. There, he broadened is culinary skills by incorporating French techniques, pastry, and hot dishes into his repertoire. His unwavering dedication to his craft shines through, no matter the level of experience.
Chef Hiro later took on the role of Executive Sushi Chef at Katsuya Uechis 'Katsuya', leading his sushi concept at Katsuya SLS in South Beach, Baha Mar, and Brickell for 14 years.
In his current role, Chef Hiro has joined the APM Restaurant Group as Corporate Chef, where he oversees the opening of Midorie concepts, while simultaneously managing concepts such as Wabi Sabi Miami and Hiyakawa Miami.
APM Restaurant Group offers a transformative opportunity for a graduating Latinx hospitality or culinary professional: a stage at an APM restaurant and a fully funded study trip to Japan, guided by Alvaro Perez Miranda or a member of senior leadership.
Elevate your next event with off-site experiences crafted by APM Restaurant Group. Bespoke options for private dinners, corporate gatherings, and celebrations, including bento boxes and temaki bars.
info@apmrestaurantgroup.comFounder Alvaro Perez Miranda curates accomplished and emerging Japanese artists. Visit the gallery next to Midorie 79 or on Instagram
Join the APM Family
Growth & Development — Unique opportunities across our concepts with clear paths for advancement.
Immersive Training — Annual all-expenses-paid R&D trip to Japan for select team members and ongoing training.
Care & Benefits — Limited hours and seating for balance, paid vacation, healthcare, and family meal.
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