On the recommendation of a friend, we had dinner at Miku while visiting Vancouver. It did not disappoint. The Aburi sushi was absolutely delicious. The salmon and prawn was fresh, choice cut, and the seasoning or sauce complimented the flavors perfectly, no soy or wasabi desired or needed. It was so good, I placed an order for a second round. The service, dessert, and ambiance were also excellent and they have an ample wine and drink list. The restaurant was busy and a bit loud but that didn't detract at all from the experience. We'll be back... read more

Came here for dinner after our conference and it was amazing. Was solo inside at the bar. The restaurant was busy and buzzing. Great view of the harbor. The food was delicious and well crafted. The waiter was very attentive, and he honestly looked a lot like Tom Hiddleston. If you get a chance to come here, check it out. read more

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The food here was amazing quality! The Otoro was my favorite and practically MELTED right off the rice, so incredible. The Oshi sampler was fun so you can try all their aburi options. I'll also mention the service was top tier! Graham was such a great server and really helped me navigate the menu and make the best celiac safe options, which I always super appreciate when I have to travel for work and still eat somewhere safe! The ambiance is also great here, with beautiful views of the waterfront and mountains in the background. Only here for a few days but will definitely be back! read more

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We're a group of tourist, came to Vancouver from California. We came from area where we had good food and Miku was our favorite meal in Vancouver. Before we came to Vancouver, I did my research by watching videos to see what are food places I should check out. And 9/10 videos that I watched mentioned Miku. NGL, I was skeptical, is this a tourist trap? However, I'm so glad we decided to come here. We had a big party, so we made a reservation. As tourists, we had to make some changes to our reservation and it was not super easy since we can't just call the restaurant. We had our local friend call, but unsuccessful. But we were able to get in touch with them through Instagram. I think we got seated at the table with the best view, it overlooked the harbor. And since we came here around dinner time, we saw the sunset and that was gorgeous. We did the lower tier course meal and it was such a good deal. It came with 5 courses. The sashimi was standard, Scallop was fabulous and my fav was the one with one of each of the signature seared sushi. Absolutely loved that. They are known for their seared sushi roll and this course meal, you're able to try one of each. The only minor suggestion is for the masago and lobster, it can be a bit smaller, it was a lot of masago, to a point that it got very fishy. Lately, if I were to come back to Vancouver, I'll come back and I'll recommend my friends who are visiting to come here. read more

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Miku was a great experience. Everything tasted fresh, the view was awesome, and the service was good. Definitely a nice spot if you want great food and a beautiful atmosphere. read more

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In Vancouver for labor weekend and my friend said apparently Vancouver gets fresh seafood there so she mainly wanted to eat Japanese food haha. We were able to make last minute reservations for lunch time on a Friday. We got their famous aburi sushi which is pretty much seared fish ontop of rectangular shaped crispy rice. It was delicious! I ordered nigiris ala carte and it was absolutely delicious too. The place was right next to the waters with a beautiful view but we were only able to get reservations at the bar. The area is very bustling and full of people just right outside. I'd definitely recommend for anyone looking for fresh fish and seafood to check this place out! Glad we did. read more

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We enjoyed our dinner here and had a great time. Restaurant is super noisy but had a very nice view. We ordered oshi sampler and nigiri selection. Everything was delicious. Also got an oyster appetizer. Oyster not super fresh, but decent. Should be a baked.dish instead of raw oyster and torched top. I had 3 lychee martini! It was so amazing and done just right!! No bitter liquor taste, very smooth and not too sweet. We definitely will be back . read more

Miku - Oyster not super fresh, but decent. Should be a baked.dish instead of raw oyster abs torched top - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really great service from our server. He was so polite and social. We appreciated all of his recommendations. The sushi was so fresh and so good. The salmon color was so rich and pigmented naturally. The best I've ever had. Everything was amazing. Def would come back! read more

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After having several fine sushi spots in Vancouver, I thought I'd try this one and happy I did. Unique. I tried the aburi oshi, pressed, seared fish. The pressing made it seem almost like a combo of the fish. I tried the sampler, each one had a different seasoning on it. I really liked the salmon with a jalapeno on top. The mackerel was pretty good, but I think "fishier' than raw mackerel, the sauce was thicker than I expected. I enjoyed the shrimp too. It almost didn't look like shrimp, but tasted like it. I liked the lemon/lime on it a ton. Sat at the bar, big bar, was away from the view, but the server was super friendly. read more

omgomgomg. literally don't question anything and just go. first of all, the view from our seats, GORGEOUS. the staff, super friendly! and the food. omg, i have no words. my boyfriend was a sushi chef for YEARS & he is a huge critic of sushi, but Miku impressed the heck out of him. all the servings felt perfect and the flavors also perfect. i'm someone who normally needs a sauce, but i listened to the servers suggestions and didn't dip a single thing because it was seasoned so perfectly. I'm sad I won't be able to experience their food again, but hopefully i'll be back in the country again one day! read more

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When people say that Vancouver has amazing sushi they are not lying. Miku has fresh, innovative sushi and sashimi with great service and views of the waterfront. read more

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Miku is a Michelin Guide-recognized restaurant, and given the strong reviews and our short stay in Canada, we made a reservation with high expectations. I was especially looking forward to the tasting menu and ordered the Waterfront Kaiseki. In addition to the tasting menu, we added several dishes: Aburi Oysters, Pan-Seared Hokkaido Scallops, the Oishi Sampler, and Mushroom Risotto. Surprisingly, the add-on dishes stood out more than the tasting menu itself. While the Kaiseki was thoughtfully presented, I expected more depth and impact from a Michelin Guide experience. The additional dishes delivered more flavor and satisfaction overall. I also really enjoyed the Green Tea Opera dessert--it was a standout and a perfect way to end the meal as part of my bday celebration. Service was mixed. The front staff and hostess were ok, the wait staff was not too attentive as it took time for our plates to be cleared, tasting menu did not feel timely, and the overall service experience felt inconsistent for this level of dining. Ratings: Front staff / Hostess - 1 star Wait staff - 1 star Server - 3 star Food - 3 star Overall - 3 star A nice dining experience with some standout dishes, but not quite the elevated tasting menu experience I was hoping for. read more

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Located next to Canada Place, this Japanese restaurant specializes in seared sushi and is even recommended by Michelin The restaurant offers views of Burrard Inlet right outside its windows. We recommend sitting by the window or at the sushi bar, where you can watch the chefs prepare the seared sushi right before your eyes. Tip: If you're looking for high-quality, elegant Japanese cuisine with a touch of innovation, Miku is an excellent choice. It's almost always fully booked, so be sure to make a reservation in advance. Request a window seat to enjoy the waterfront view while savoring your meal--it's well worth it! read more

5 years later, still a hit! The ocean view is lovely, you can see it from most seats in the restaurant. We had the shokai and one of the sushi sets. Everything is amazing. I am still in love with miko roll, the best I have ever had. The garden roll is special and tastes amazing as well. Red wave roll as well. These are not replicated anywhere. The oshi trend has caught on and I feel other restaurants are able to do a salmon oshii, definitely not as good as the OG in Vancouver here though. the service is kind and just the right amount of attentiveness. read more

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The BEST sushi I've ever had! We were lucky to walk in and get seated right away. Def make a reservation or be flexible on time. -Salmon Oshi roll- known for their oshi rolls, the light burn on top gives this a unique flavor. -the red wave roll was part of their "traditional" sushi offering, but IMO was the best roll I've ever had. So flavorful and fresh. I need more!! - calamari - another hit! So light and fresh. Service was top notch and the place is beautiful! read more

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Aburi (flame seared) sushi in Miku still rocks! My second time in Miku: lunch last year, dinner now. Thoroughly enjoyed nigiri and Miku special sets, and it goes well with sake. The service and atmosphere are also top notch. The views are superb as well, and location is very convenient for Canada Place and two Fairmonts nearby. Lots of business meals and expense accounts, but still truly memorable and enjoyable meal, and, BTW, it is not that expensive for people with USD....))). read more

The atmosphere and food here are both great; the prices are reasonable, and the service is especially friendly--it feels very welcoming. I'll definitely be back soon to try some of the other dishes on the menu. read more

The food here isn't traditional Japanese cuisine but leans more towards fusion. We ordered waterfront platter, pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, soft-shell crab, salmon oshi sushi, and saba oshi sushi. The two aburi sushi, their signature dishes, didn't disappoint. The sashimi was also very fresh and sweet. Except for the soft-shell crab, which got a bit greasy towards the end, everything else suited my taste. I also really liked their cocktails! The strawberry martini was sweet and refreshing, perfect for spring. I'd definitely come back next time. read more

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I was pretty excited coming into this dinner reservation, hoping to get some good quality fresh sushi during my time here in Vancouver. Things started off on a negative note when I placed my order and the server came back to let me know that they had already ran out of the otoro, which was going to make up a majority of my nigiri order. Then about 5 minutes later, the server came back with some more bad news--they were also out of the king salmon, which was my next biggest quantity fish I ordered. At this point, I'm already digging into my crispy brussel sprouts appetizer so I'm caught very off guard and I was put in an awkward situation as I had to redo 75% of my nigiri order at this point and fill it with other choices that I didn't necessarily want. Honestly wanted to leave at this point but was already served food. I understand freshness and stuff and you run out of items, but running out of probably the two most popular items on the menu with a couple of hours left until closing is unacceptable. What's ironic is that the fish they did have still and served didn't even feel like it was "that fresh" for them to be running out of fish like this. I was burping up a fishy taste the rest of the night, which is always a sign to me of lower quality fish. They were nice enough to somehow "discover" that they had two pieces of otoro somewhere in the back and gave them to me free of charge, so I appreciate the gesture and it's the reason why I am giving two stars, and not one. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing charcoal flavor! Tried the sampler. Deserts also amazing. An apple filled meringue flower floating and a matcha tiramisu flavored opera cake read more

best Japanese restaurant i in Vancouver. Great service and great food. The ambiance was nice and overall experince was great!

This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience! The attention to detail and level of service is unmatched! We had a reservation which made getting great seats easy. We were under the care of the very kind, experienced, and knowledgeable bartender who offered us very detailed information about the popular drinks, dishes, and how the chef makes sushi. I'm talking about, ideologies and everything. If you're a good lover, you will truly appreciate this experience. Everything we ordered was amazing! The atmosphere is very vibrant and buzzing with everyone having a good time while enjoying fine dishes. read more

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The atmosphere and food here are fantastic; the prices are reasonable, and the service is exceptionally warm and friendly--making you feel right at home. I'll definitely be back soon to try the other dishes on the menu. read more

Miku is home to aburri sushi. One of the best experiences I had while visiting Vancouver. Located next to Canada Place it's one of the top culinary venues in Vancouver. Highly recommend making a reservation because it gets really busy. Especially on the weekends. read more

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Fantastic higher-end sushi. We parked in the garage near the harbor and it was a quick walk to Miku. The interior was cute and had a nice view of the water. We went around lunch time and snagged a reservation a few hours before. We each ordered a drink and some kind of special. We got the Lunch Signature Shokai, Traditional Sushi Lunch and Sashimi Sushi Lunch. The Signature Shokai was absolutely amazing. I was impressed with how much you get. The appetizers were tempura shrimp and some sort of steak and mash potatoes. The flavor was great and the fish tasted so fresh. There was one in the Traditional Sushi Lunch that tasted very fishy. Some people may find it too strong and ocean-y. Overall, happy we went! read more

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This is a great place to enjoy fine dining, even with our toddler. I reserved the table in advance so that we would have a seat. The table we were seated at had a nice view. My boy loves looking at the view since there are many lights from the harbor. read more

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As a long-time patron of Miku (over 15 years), I've witnessed the slow decline of the restaurant over the past 8 years. It's sad to see Miku lose its former glory. it's unlikely that I will go back at this point. Front staff - 1 star - unable to seat reservations or read reservation notes (ex: table, not booth or bar). Sadly this is consistent for about 8 years, pointing to an overall lack of basic training. Wait staff - 2 stars - undertrained and overworked - It took over 10 minutes to get to our table after we were seated, and the food arrived about 40 minutes later. It was evident that the order had been placed promptly, but it sat in the kitchen for so long that it became soggy. The staff seemed to be preoccupied with other tasks and didn't even bother to ask if we wanted another cocktail after we finished our first one. Food - 4 stars - no longer top quality - Vancouver is cut throat for Asian cuisine and Miku is no longer able to hold its place with ingredient quality. read more

The restaurant itself was beautiful and the views from the window seats were amazing! We were seated in a corner spot so we were forgotten for a while and because everyone seemed so busy, we just waited until we could find someone who wasn't rushing to take our order. Our server was amazing, super friendly and very helpful with giving us insight into what she thinks would have been dishes we would enjoy. She kept coming back to check up on us throughout dinner service to make sure the food was our liking. The aburi sushi is definitely worth ordering and I see why they are so popular! All in all, a very nice experience and beautiful place for dinner! read more

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Flawless service, fabulous food! We were expecting a good experience, but our expectations were exceeded. Not your ordinary sushi bar / Japanese restaurant, but a notch up in terms of innovation and presentation. Our server, Andy, made sure that the timing of each course was perfect and gave us thoughtful recommendations along the way. A surprise was the green tea with roasted rice (something we enjoy but rarely find on menus). The quality of the food / freshness of the fish was excellent and a terrific value for the money. Would definitely go again! read more

Miku - Waterfront sashimi platter - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ambience: 5/5 - My bf and I had reservations for this place to try their set menu. Upon arrival, I noticed that the interior was really spacious and was overlooking the water. There was individual table seatings and bar seating, which is where we sat. Service: 5/5 - The service was amazing here, I loved our waitress. I unfortunately forgot her name but she was from Australia. She explained every dish that we got and at the end, even let us try a sample of their matcha dessert from their other menu because we were curious about it. Food: 5/5 - We got their Miku Kaiseki menu and it was so worth it! All the dishes that we got were delicious, unique, and left you full by the end of the course. My favorite would probably be the Hokkaido Scallop Tart, the sushi and sashimi, and the octopus, but everything was exceeded expectations. Overall, this is probably the best dining experience I've had while visiting Vancouver. The service was great and the food was spectacular. The location is also convenient, as you can take a nice stroll around the area too. I definitely recommend coming here if you get the chance! read more

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We came in with high expectations given all the praise--and while some dishes truly shined, the experience landed as a mixed (but still enjoyable) one for us. The atmosphere was a major highlight: spacious, modern, and elegant. We arrived right as the lights were dimmed and candles were placed on every table, instantly making the room feel warm and inviting. Coat check was a nice touch and added to the sense of polish. Standout dishes: * Hokkaido seared scallops - absolutely excellent. Pork belly on top, sitting in a rich, flavorful sauce. This dish alone is reason to return. * Bluefin trio nigiri - beautifully presented, with each piece featuring a different topping. Everyone at the table had a different favorite, which made it genuinely fun to compare and talk through the flavors. What fell short for us: * Surf & turf roll felt like it was missing something--either a steak sauce or a salty drizzle to bring it together * Miku roll could have benefited from a brighter, fresher note (yuzu or mango came to mind) That said, I appreciated the intention behind the rolls being pre-seasoned so soy sauce isn't needed--a thoughtful concept that shows restraint and confidence. Other notes: * Kids soba noodles were surprisingly amazing, especially the broth * Mocktails were excellent; the Emporial Soda was our favorite * Bathrooms had a beautiful wooden aesthetic that matched the overall design Would we return? Not necessarily by our own choice--but absolutely if invited, or just for those scallops again. It's definitely pricey, but the attention to detail, service, ambiance, and standout dishes made it a worthwhile experience overall. read more

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Incredible experience at one of the best sushi restaurants I've ever been. The sushi was not only fantastic but incredibly unique. The service was A+ and we got a great view of the harbor. Highly recommend! Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Marcels foodie score: 4.6/5 read more

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Vibes and staff immaculate but food ok! Everything was presented beautifully but the taste itself was alright. My friend and I got the: Surf & Turf Roll ($24) - 3.5/5 - It was inded a roll Sashimi Platter ($35) - 3/5 - Medicore quality fish Miku Signature Selections ($32) - 3/5 The aburi oshi was different but just a lot of rice Green Tea Opera ($16) - 4/5 - This was like a matcha Ferrero Rocher so very yummy and the matcha ice crem that came with it was solid! I would get this again. Blueberry Osmanthus Vacherin ($16) - 2/5 - Beautifully presented but the actual item was OK like I would not get this again; the osmanthus was a small jelly and the blueberry yogurt sake ice cream was not as special as I thought it would be. We got a variety of their menu for sushi and I fear it was just OK in terms of uniqueness and fish quality/freshness. I heard that there's other things on the menu that would've been a better pick so maybe we just got the wrong things but if this place is known for sushi, I would hope that they have good sushi. read more

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Ordering the Waterfront and Miku Kaisekis was a right choice! Chef selected everything with artistic presentation. It's located in front of the water, with the convention center lights and view. It was a great experience as usual -- here has become the must-go every time I'm in Vancouver. I found a tiny bone in the sashimi and the attentive staff replace it right away. Appreciated! read more

Miku was amazing! Our sever, Lenny, was incredibly helpful with the menu and just the right amount of attentive. We were sat by the window with an amazing view of the shipyards. We ordered the surf and turf roll which was AMAZING. The truffle sauce on it was delicious, and we also loved that it was brushed with soy sauce for that final umami flavor. We also ordered Salmon Oshi Sushi, Miso Soup, Wagyu Carpaccio and a Bergamot Sour. Everything was delicious, however, next time we will probably skip the carpaccio as the wagyu flavor itself didn't quite align with the price of the dish. Everything else was absolutely worth it; we had such an amazing date night. If you come here, definitely order the Bergamot Sour and the Surf and Turf roll! read more

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Everything we had at Miku was amazing -- from the lobster ceviche to the sashimi and sushi, it did not disappoint. The wine list was excellent as well, and we especially enjoyed a beautiful Sancerre. Wonderful atmosphere and service. We'll definitely be back next time we're in Vancouver! read more

Miku - Wonderful desserts too!! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Literally everything was spectacular and incredibly fresh. They were accommodating and flexible for our large parties and the room in the back was perfect for our lunch meetings. read more

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Very good, high quality fish and excellent dessert. Let me start off with mentioning that I wish I ordered a plate of just oishi pressed salmon aburi. The special nigiri set only came with one and many weeks later I regret not ordering just a plate of that. I wish I went back the next day just for this reason haha The fish quality is very good, fresh and buttery. Definitely try it out, but I'm kicking myself for not getting more of the salmon aburi, that was simply excellent. I was extremely full from the nigiri set, the sides were very tasty read more

Wife wanted to try their dessert so we went there for a small meal. The desserts were definitely great but the sushi were surprisingly good too. Service was a bit slow likely due the restaurant being very full. We were sitting by the window and was able to get some sea view which was nice. read more

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Sushi is really better in Vancouver! I've had friends tell me that this is the best sushi place in North America, and it didn't disappoint! All the fish was extremely fresh, and beautifully presented. They touted their pressed sushi which was rectangular in shape, and they were pretty good! We ordered the set menus and each course was presented beautifully. The fish was extremely fresh, and there was a mix of more modern and more traditional styles of sushi. The dessert was a delight too! For its price, this is definitely more than worth it. Though we were only able to get bar seating, the views of the harbour were amazing! read more

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