Attentive service: my waiter took the time to explain each sushi on my plate and made recommendations on the menu Their sushi was fresh but I personally loved their green tea opera dessert - impressive presentation and the cake was soft and crunchy. Definitely something to rave about! read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Every important event and every business lunch I've had there Miku has never failed to impress. Of course you need to fight everyone else in Vancouverto get a spot but it's oh so worth it! read more

One of the best sashimi you can find around waterfront. Pretty decent miso soup. Now on to the negative side: your classic fake service. The waiters are so fake it's actually crazy, they talk to you like it's your first time eating out and instead of being knowledgeable about the food they serve they chose to be "social" and ask stupid questions. Overall great food and fake employees. Hopefully they get replaced read more

brought some potential customers here for lunch one day and I think its safe to say the meeting went well when they asked us to go for another lunch and this exact spot to discuss the next steps! The food was awesome. read more

I have been to Miku twice since I moved to Vancouver - once for lunch and once for dinner. The Sashimi Lunch special I had for lunch was good, but not amazing. I wouldn't recommend coming to Miku if all you are interested in having is regular sashimi or (nigiri) sushi. There are many other spots in Vancouver that serve high-quality sashimi and nigiri in larger quantities and at a more reasonable prices. Their Aburi sushi, on the other hand, is a different story altogether. We asked our waiter to recommend an appetizer and he suggested the Aburi Beef Carpaccio without hesitation. I was sold after he told us that it came with an egg in the middle. From the Aburi Oshi Sushi list, he recommended the Salmon Oshi Sushi and the Ebi Oshi Sushi. He said that although Salmon is always the crowd favourite, he personally liked the Ebi one best. From his descriptions, we went with two orders of the Salmon Oshi Sushi and one order of the Ebi Oshi Suhi. Each order comes with six pieces. The Aburi Beef Carpaccio was absolutely delectable. It reminded me of the Butter Beef at Phnom Penh (minus the cilantro) - just as tender and flavourful. The carpaccio was prepared with sterling silver AAA short ribs and topped with a bed of organic baby greens, slivers of Asian pear, and a beautiful 64-degree organic egg. The dark sauce (as you can see in the picture) is jalapeno-garlic ponzu and the green dollops on the corners are pickled wasabi. I liked everything about this dish - from the beef itself ... to the tangy ponzu ... to the kick added by the pickled wasabi. At $19.50 per plate, it is on the pricier side, but totally worth it in my opinion! Melt-in-your-mouth - best description of the sushi that I can think of. The fish and prawns at the top of the sushi was perfectly blow-torched and so sooo tender and juicy. Blow-torching creates this effect, as the heat helps to melt down the fat. The Salmon Oshi Sushi was made with pressed BC Sockeye Salmon, topped with adorable mini slices of jalapeno, and finished with Miku's special sauce. The Ebi Oshi Sushi was topped with lime zest and finished with ume sauce. I loved the pairing of jalapeno with the salmon and lime zest with the prawns. The jalapeno brought out the freshness in the salmon and the tanginess of the lime zest and ume sauce brought out hints of sweetness in the prawns. As I mentioned above, if you're just looking to have some standard sashimi or sushi to satisfy a craving for Japanese food, Miku may not be the best place to go. However, if you're looking to really satisfy your taste buds and try something new ... the Aburi sushi at Miku is a must try!!! Read my full review with pictures at http://cyndod.blogspot.ca/2016/07/miku.html read more

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Disappointing, very disappointing. Rude bartender when I questioned the very small volume alcohol in the martini he just served me, to an indifferent and detached server who never revisited the table after taking the order, to a hostess who insisted to seat us immediately, even though we arrived An hour early so we could sit at the bar and have a cocktail before dinner. Bartender ignored the entire bar for a half an hour while he had a personal conversation with a customer ,bartender also was sipping a drink from the little fridge under the bar- very bad sanitary practice . Some of the sushi was rice heavy 1/2 inch of rice it seem making for a very clumpy experience. read more

Miku - Stingy martini - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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There's a reason this place has 5 stars!!! We booked a reservation here 3 weeks prior and were happy with the whole evening. Beautifully presented food and knowledgeable staff really add to the experience. We tried a variety of dishes and drinks recommended by our waitress. What stood out was the kaisen soba peperoncino and the Miku roll! Although the most popular sushi is the salmon oshi is wasn't our favourite the jalapeño just didn't sit right with the other flavours. read more

Honestly, one of the best sushi I've had in Van. Compares to even the good stuff back home.

Very fresh sushi and seafood. Highly recommend the calamari to start. Everyone at the table had the Miku Signature Selection and it was great! read more

Miku - Miku Signature Selection - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Best dining and customer service experience! Unique style and everything everything was delicious!! Went to celebrate Christmas Eve and birthday and it was the best decision ever. It is a busy restaurant but the wait is worth it, prices are a little bit high but you don't ever remember that after you realized how good it is! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The sushi here is convenient for tourists near the water there, and the food was gourmet and tasty. The only thing that I didn't like was the overpriced food, I know it is high end, but some of the things we got weren't as good as my local favourite place. I would go there for a night downtown, but not regularly. Overall the food, atmosphere, and service was wonderful though. I recommend the Oshi pressed sushi. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is the most unique sushi restaurant in Vancouver. Besides Octopus Garden. Here are the pros and cons. Pros - Sushi is fresh and yummy - The service is quick and friendly - Washrooms are clean and sanitized - You Don't have to wait really long when you come at late lunch hours Cons -Could've been more hot choices like tempura or beef teriyaki Definitely going to come back! read more

Miku - Ate a few pieces - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This restaurant was perfectly located. It was next to the conference centre where I was attending a convention. We had lunch there. The staff members were very courteous and pleasant. We were seated at the bar. I had a chicken and miso soup. The chicken was perfectly cooked. My wife had a selection of sushi from the chef. All pieces were perfect. To finish off, we shared a dessert called Green Tea Opera. It was a mixture of green tea ice-cream and a chocolate cake. It tasted amazing! This was probably the best Japanese meal that we had ever eaten! read more

Miku - The bar - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

5stars for both the service and the food! During lunch time and weekends, it is always packed (for a good reason!), so do make a reservation! I was lucky enough to get seated at the bar right away because I was alone. I first ordered some green tea, an order of the hamachi sashimi, and the miku zen which consist of individual portions of 4 of their most popular appetizers and an assortment of 5 pieces of sushi. The food quickly arrived and their presentation was very nice. The appetizers were succulent and the sashimi very fresh! The sushi was very good too, but my favourite has to be the Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi, it is a must try!! Obviously I wasn't going to leave before trying their famous Green Tea Opera hihihi Once again I loved their presentation and the taste did not disappoint. I can definitely say that my palate and belly were happy from appetizers to dessert! Throughout my meal, even though I was having lunch alone, I did not feel lonely or awkward. The bartender would every so often make light conversation, refill my cup of green tea, and the waiter would make sure that I was satisfied with the different courses. At the beginning as I was ordering, I mentioned to the waiter that I have a shrimp allergy. He told me that he would make sure that the chefs know about it. Not long after he left, Miku's manager personally came to greet me and made sure I was aware that they will take all the precautions for my shrimp allergy. Talk about good customer service, I was definitely impressed! I will definitely be back whenever I have a layover in Vancouver! read more

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How is this restaurant so popular? It was packed at 8:30 with a line out the door. You figure a city like Vancouver would have the freshest fish imaginable in a sushi restaurant, but Miku was super disappointing. As far as location and ambiance its a 5 plus. I'm guessing this restaurant pulls in more of a tourist crowd, but it is very accessible from some major hotels and the views are spectacular. Service was very professional, although, our server was MIA once the food was served. As for the food, everything was a bummer. The oysters were quite possibly the smallest oysters I have ever seen (it was akin to a where's the beef commercial from the 80s). At $3.50 a pop that's just a crime. The hamachi carpaccio had some nice flavor, but there was definitely a fishy undertone to the whole thing. The nigiri was equally as fishy and the salmon oshi and miku roll had this awful sauce (miku sauce) that added a very unpleasant flavor to the fish. I was super excited about this meal as I had 7 days of cruise eats ahead of me, but this was a total bummer of a meal. read more

Miku was just down the street from where we were staying during our vacation. We didn't make reservations, but given that we were going for a relatively early dinner, we hoped there wouldn't be a problem. As we arrived around 5:15, the place was packed! Already a short line by the hostess desk. We were very fortunate in that those waiting were larger parties and a table for 4 had just opened up. The hostess got us in with a very short 10 minute wait as that table paid their bill. According to our waiter, what makes Miku, Miku is their aburi - pressed and seared sushi with a special sauce for each preparation. I'm sure I'm doing a disservice to the description. That said, we ordered their Salmon Oshi Sushi and Ebi Oshi Sushi. Both lived up to the hype of our waiter. Of the two, my favorite was the salmon - perhaps because it was my first taste. Miku doesn't have any soy sauce since the aburi has a special sauce for each preparation. With each bite there are so many layers of flavor! In addition to the aburi oshi, we also ordered a King Roll (prawn tempura). The roll was quite good as well. As noted, there is no soy sauce to be found so each roll was packed with flavor. Service was mostly attentive. There were a couple times I had trouble flagging down our waiter to refill our drinks and to order another cocktail - by the way, I ordered the Miyazaki #2 cocktail. It was incredibly refreshing on a summer day. It's rare I order a 2nd cocktail, but this drink was so good, I ordered another. As noted, I strongly recommend making reservations! read more

Been here many times before covid, like the place , and the roll, beautiful. Afternoon around 4pm, i like to come before covid. now returning after a few months (almost one year). business so slow there, hope we can win back the business and the fun before covid {-}. read more

This is another must eat restaurant if you're ever in the area! We were so lucky to get a reservation around 9pm. Honestly, Vancouver has the best waiters/waitresses. Everyone is so accommodating and it's really top level. Our waiter was really awesome, he was helpful with the menu and even when it came down to the checks. I tried some sushi, rolls, appetizers, and sake, and it was not disappointing. Everyone in my group really enjoyed their food. I wish I took photos, but sometimes you just have to enjoy the moment and just eat! Awesome service, amazing people, delicious food, what more could you ask for? read more

I wrote a review on this place and the owner wrote back asking for me to converse on email. They never responded to the email. I think it was only a way to save face in front of all yelpers. read more

Very good service - our server was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. The sushi is the best I've ever had, hands down. I highly recommend the salmon oshi roll and wagyu beef sashimi. Make a reservation before you go! read more

We went to Miku for lunch on Tuesday. We were seated windowside which was very nice! Great view of the harbour from the restaurant (though it is mostly blocked off by the big Canada Place building). We were craving mostly sushi so we ordered the premium (12pc), basic (10pc), and aburi oshi (half & half). We've tried a lot of great sushi joints including top tier omakase and while Miku is not up there, the quality was pretty good. Salmon oshi was a flavour bomb and definitely preferable over ebi. The reason I'm giving four stars is because the food wasn't all that memorable, wasn't excessively better than good sushi places at lower price point, and the dessert Green Tea Opera was lackluster for the price of $14. Food itself would be 3.5 for me but the nice view, well decorated spot, and friendly staff bumped it up to four for me. I would try out Miku in Toronto just to compare to its Vancouver counterpart. read more

Delicious sushi, it's not very close to my home so it's a nice little treat when I'm in the area. Love the atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff are so so lovely! Looking forward to a visit after the lockdown! read more

I went here for a lovely two person dinner and the service was great. The torched Salmon japaleno sushi is a must! Great ambience and vibe. On the pricier side for sure though! read more

Came back to Miku for my anniversary after trying it out last year. If you're looking for high quality Japanese food this is the place to be! As usual the service is incredible and our server was extremely helpful and detailed in her explanations. We ordered the Kaisen which is a six course meal for $88 per person. Though like most high end restaurants where the portion sizing is generally quite small, the Kaisen was the perfect amount. Comes with starters, sashimi, appies, main, sushi, and then dessert. It's the chef tasting menu so it seems like it may change according to season. I love coming to Miku for a nice splurge every now and then. Great atmosphere and view and the food is absolutely fantastic. Can't wait to go back! read more

This was one of my most favorite meals I ate in Vancouver. Everything we ate here was phenomenal! My boyfriend and I started off with a Wine, and then we ordered The Salmon Aburi Sushi: This tasted just as good as it looked. It was presented so beautifully, and it tasted just as good! I could eat 100 of these!!! Miku Roll: One of my most favorite rolls ever. I don't even like little eggs on my rolls, but everything about this was delicious. We also ordered like 8 different Nigiri's all of them were delicious except for the mackerel. It was a little too salty and fishy for me. read more

While I was visiting Vancouver, everyone told me I should visit this place. It was packed almost every day and was hard to make a reservation for a large group. However it was worth the wait and the food was great! They used charcoal to make the salmon more flavorful. I think that's novel. read more

Miku - Premium 29 Canadian dollars - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Famous for their rectangular, perfectly seared Japanese delicacies, Miku's also a wonderful cocktail spot for those looking to try something new. The staff are versed in the flavours so ask them about their sake flights! Their yuzu wine list is also quite varied if you want a unique taste of Nippon. Four stars for long waits, but a definite reco if you want great fish on rice. read more

Over rated, you are basically paying for the view. Food is okay and portions very small.

Summary: Small portions and overpriced, but quite tasty. Details: Miku zen was a tasty sampler platter. Everything was really good, but not mind blowing. Chicken nanban was fantastic. It burst with flavor. The green tea opera was mediocre and a waste of money. read more

Prices a little steep but most of the fare is worth it. This was our first time with flamed sushi and now I'm a fan. Top menu items include the toro and the seared salmon roll. The desserts were amazing - some of the best we've had in a while. read more

Enjoyed my dinner here especially the Aburi ebi & salmon oshi. It's obviously on the pricier side but I'd say well worth it. Almost forgot to add how good the Kaiso seaweed salad is. I'd definitely go back! read more

Fantastic dinner! Beyond amazing server, Jason! A smile to brighten your day, knowledgeable, went above & beyond to make sure everything was perfect!!! Thank you Jason! read more

My wife and I came to Miku twice during our short stay in Vancouver. Food - Hands down, this is the best sushi and nigiri I have ever had in my life. The calamari broke down easily, perfectly cooked and no hint of rubbery texture that often accompanies calamari at a variety of other restaurants. Aburi crudo was light and refreshing, the compressed grapes and serrano coulis perfectly balanced the dish. Miku Signature Selection featured a great variety of the restaurant's menu and was a fantastic way for us to experience an array of food the restaurant had to offer. We ordered two more rolls based off the selections on this plate. Miku Roll - fresh, light, great pop of flavor from the roe. Garden Roll - I am a carnivore through and through, but I honestly would have had no issue if i was told the kitchen ran out of fish for the evening and all they could make was this roll. Salmon Oshi - very very neat twist on the type of sushi we are used to in TX. I'd never heard of Aburi style sushi until we came to Miku. Torched and light smoke from what i believe is a piece of lump charcoal maybe.. the salmon was delicious, and the jalapeno on top really went a long way to giving the sushi a gentle bite. Ebi Oshi - tender prawn pressed flat against the packed rice, salt and citrusy bite - very good Aburi Prime - wife and i shared this - its omakase, but hey, trust the chefs, they know exactly what they are doing. I won't pretend to remember all the fish we were served and how they were prepared. All i can tell you is the omakase option was unbelievably good and i would do it again in a hearbeat. Red Tuna Nigiri - our waiter suggested we try this seared and boy was he right. Just an incredible bite and a perfect way to end our main course. Green Tea Opera Cake - had so many elements and flavors all well balanced and complimentary of the next. Perfect way to end our meal without feeling like we ate a pound of sugar. Service - Incredible service. I love restaurants where it seems everyone there is genuinely happy to see you there and cares greatly about your experience. I don't think my water glass was empty even once in the approximate 4 hours total I spent at Miku. It was almost as if everyone took responsibility for each guest's experience instead of just passing off the responsibility onto someone else. Pretty much anyone that came to our table had a neat little oyster of information about something interesting to share with us, or a gentle suggestion - all of which were great. - I am having a hard time remember our waitress's name the second night (she was awesome) but our first night and part of our second, we were taken care of by Lenny - what a great asset to this restaurant. Completely personable guy, great conversation, wonderful suggestions. Did a great job of recommending various dishes but did it in such a gentle, unrushed way - not too many restaurants understand the importantance of not being pushy - Miku gets it. Hats off to Lenny. Drinks Another A+. Seaspan Margarita - Well done, classic margarita - loved the sweet and light spice of the vanilla on the salted rim. Kir Royale - light, crisp, refreshing Mai Tai - this was a tad too sweet in my opinion, but good nonetheless French 75, sub JR Smith's favorite for the gin - very good, well balanced, refreshing Bergamot Sour - this was the show-stopper for me. This drink had everything. Pomelo for a bright citrusy note, earl grey for the bergamot, amaretto which gave a light nutty flavor, egg white to make it light and crisp, whisky to round everything out, and togarashi on the rim - look up togarashi cause there are too many ingredients for me to type here. Ambiance Wonderful, very welcoming. The whole restaurant welcomes each guest as they walk into the restaurant. I asked our hostess the meaning and she said its pretty much everyone in the restaurant saying "welcome" to their guest. The restaurant itself is absolutely immaculate. Everything, and i mean everything is spotless. The first night at the bar gave us a glimpse of almost the entire kitchen. It was wonderful watching the care and attention each member of the staff put into their work. The seating at the bar was comfortable, but keep in mind if you're there for more than an hour, you may start feeling like you need to get up and stretch for a little, as the stools are only comfortable for about an hour or so - no big deal though Booth near the window - fantastic. Great views of the water, large windows. Miku is very likely the second best dining experience i've had in my life, only losing to LeBernardin. The next time I am in Vancouver I'll be here again - twice! read more

exceptional food and services. We like the oysters and clam chowder very much. Definitely will return.

Mildew smell from menu as you walk in. Wish they don't yell as loudly when we enter and exit. Popular tourist spot, ok salmon aburi if you don't mind the heavy mayo and rice. Wish they have better ventilation in washroom... Average price point, I think I prefer Minami. If you can get by the maze like underground parking, at least you can go not get wet during the rainy season in Vancouver.. read more

We came here for sushi and sat at the sushi bar as we just walked in at 7 PM looking for a table on a Saturday evening. Very attentive service where the wait staff are clearly selling an experience that compliments the higher price point. We enjoyed the tuna belly Otoro Sashimi and the Uni nigiri a great deal. The Otoro market was 40. Also tried the Miku roll and Salmon Oshi. read more

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We tripped over Miku in a search for sushi lunch while at a conference. I only realized after that it was one of the places that a couple of friends had recommended. We were looking for a low-key joint and what we found was so much more. Gorgeous space with a beautiful view, I had aburi while a colleague had a chef's presentation. It was truly beautiful and if I had it to do over again, that's what I would order -- it was a gorgeous selection of things from across the menu. read more

Not from the area - I relied solely on Andy's suggestions. Andy, our AMAZING server, was so knowledgeable and able to work around my allergies, made suggestions that were SO ON POINT ! He had a super personality and was so accommodating, he made us comfortable right away. The food was SUPERB, as was the service and we will be back again very soon - Thank You Andy !!!! read more

Great service! The server explained everything about the menu as it was my first time. He also suggested the popular ones, which now I know why those are popular! Highly recommended. Great view (right beside thae harbour and you can see the mountain too), great service, great food...what else can you expect! read more

Made a reservation and they sat us down outside on the patio. We wanted to do the tasting menu but deemed that our coffee table was way to small. Ended up ordering seaweed salad, aburi beef carpaccio and 2 Miku Signature selections. Food was great but seating totally brought down the rating. read more

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