New York-based restaurant Bondi Sushi, known for its fresh, high-quality sushi, will debut its first Broward County location in Oakland Park on October 29. The new restaurant will be Bondi’s largest yet. It will offer a sushi bar and spacious indoor and outdoor seating, with creative new dishes on the menu.
Bondi Sushi Expands to Oakland Park: A New Dining Destination
Spread across 2,100 square feet indoors and 800 square feet outdoors, Bondi Sushi’s new space will be its largest location yet. True to its signature style, it has a central sushi bar where chefs craft sushi, raw dishes, and robata specialties in guests’ view.
The design features a 16-foot handmade tile piece by New York artist Allison Eden, Fortuny silk lighting from Italy inspired by its sister concept Shinji’s, lush greenery, and modern banquette seating.
The space has a bright setting during the day, reflecting Bondi’s beach-inspired vibe. It transitions into an intimate setting at night with softer lighting and curated DJ playlists.
“Oakland Park represents a pivotal moment for Bondi; it’s not just a new location, it’s the next evolution of who we are as a brand,” says David Hess, CEO of Bondi Sushi.
“We’ve taken everything our guests love about Bondi—the energy, the accessibility, the craft—and layered in a new level of creativity and refinement. From our expanded menu to the cocktail bar we built with Shinji’s, this space is designed to surprise and delight. We’re proud to bring this elevated Bondi experience to Broward County and continue growing with the incredible community in South Florida,” he added.
Elevated Dining Experience
With a focus on premium seafood, Bondi Sushi combines its relaxed fine-casual approach with an upscale Japanese dining experience. The menu offers a variety of hot izakaya-inspired plates, fresh nigiri and sashimi, signature rolls, and handrolls served exclusively at the omakase bar.
The Oakland Park location will be launching new dishes like lobster tacos and wagyu sliders. It will also offer robatayaki items like Scallop with Chimichurri and Botan Ebi. The menu also features larger entrées, including Duck Fried Rice, Miso Black Cod, and Grilled Seabass with yuzu-shiso butter.
Beverage Program: A Creative Twist on Classics
Jonathan Adler, Beverage Director at Shinji’s, has designed the restaurant’s beverage program. It showcases creative cocktails that blend Japanese ingredients with classic mixology.
The bar will serve unique takes on martinis, negronis, old fashioneds, and daiquiris, alongside an extensive whiskey and sake list. Other highlights are the Cherry Blossom Martini, Mezcal Plum Negroni, Sesame Chocolate Old Fashioned, and Green Tea Hugo Spritz.
For those seeking non-alcoholic options, mocktails like the Sparkling Yuzu Lemonade offer a flavorful alternative.
The new Oakland Park location ushers in Bondi Sushi’s next chapter, bringing its coastal energy and modern Japanese flavors to the heart of Broward County.
