Isabel C.

I'm generally very open minded to different types of cooking and I've always had positive experiences at other vegan restaurants so the excitement to try Mila was overflowing!! I made a reservation here for my best friend's birthday as she is vegan. When we arrived, it was a total coincidence that the restaurant had set up birthday balloons for their 4th anniversary which worked out so well. We had the best time doing a photoshoot for my friend and she loved it! Our server, Emily was very helpful in assisting us to make selections from the menu. The food all looked delicious upon arrival and they also delivered in taste too! Bulgogi Tacos This was my personal favourite. I loved the sauce and also the texture of the "bulgogi" - the tofu/soy substitute that they used happens to be one of my favourite kinds. Very pleasant, I can see why it was on the Birthday comeback menu. I need this item on the regular!!! Tuna Crispy Rice This was a very interesting take on tuna using pieces of watermelon flavoured with lime kewpie mayo. I found the flavour very refreshing - the watermelon had an interesting texture that was a lot closer to fish than I thought it would be. I did wish the rice was a bit crispier. My two other non-vegan friends found the texture a bit off putting which is understandable! Cacio E Pepe I could not believe my tastebuds that this was vegan! There is a faint taste of cashew but the creaminess was sufficient and I liked that I didn't get the feeling of heaviness after eating heavy cream pasta. Dan Dan Noodles This was everyone's favourite dish - so much flavour and spice! Everyone appreciated that Mila does not play around when it comes to appreciating a true spice level in the noodles. I did personally find it a bit oily for my liking but this is a personal preference and I think it was a perfect level of flavour for everyone else. Cold Udon This was a last minute add on as we weren't sure if we had enough food. Unfortunately when it arrived, I was very full already and could only have a couple bites. The flavour is tangy and refreshing and the noodles were cooked to the perfect level of chewiness. I do think though that this dish was the most plain in terms of complexity. Overall, the vibes were immaculate and service was fantastic. I would say cost-wise was slightly high considering the nature of the food we were eating but nonetheless, I can definitely see myself returning when I'm craving plant-based food. Thank you Mila, happy birthday!

Anushka B.

This was my second time in MILA, I was so impressed by their food the first time that I had to come back. Their entire menu is plant-based, and as someone who is not vegan... I LOVED IT! Fun fact, they are operated by Virtuous Pie!! I love the food here and the service, but I should say that it is a bit overpriced. They do have happy hour from 2-5pm, I think the next time I visit would be around that time. Their space is very elegant with lots of plants and big windows and can fit a big group size. They also have an upper area that can be booked for private events. Now lets about their menu... My biggest highlight here were their drinks, specifically their After The Rain cocktail. It had grapefruit rosemary cordial, tequila blanco, mint, and soda. If you are someone who likes sweeter drinks, this one's for you!! I was a bit disappointed with their lavender drink, it did not have a strong lavender flavour. The first time I came here I was a fan of their Tuna Crispy Rice sushi which has watermelon akami tuna, sushi rice, lime kewpie mayo, green onion, and sesame seeds. The first time I had it, I remember it being super crispy and flavourful, however this time I was a bit disappointed. The crispy rice lacked the crispy-ness. My second favourite dish here is their kaarage bao, super crispy and flavourful and good dish to share!

Keldon F.

I was in Vancouver for the weekend and this place was a couple blocks from our stay. We choose to eat here because everything here is plant based which is perfect for my wife and friends who are all vegan (I'm not vegan though). From what I understanding the menu changes from time to time but is focused on creating vegan versions of international dishes. Before coming to this location I was hoping to try there Wellington but unfortunately that dish isn't on their current version. Since it was our first time we bought a variety of dishes on the menu to get a feel for what this place offers. After trying all of the dishes we order I was a big fan of the Karage Boa and the Aburi Lox Oshi since they super flavorful unfortunately the other dishes were sort of basic. They all tasted yummy but compare to the other two mentioned the rest didn't have nearly has much wow factor. Overall the food was great and the staff was amazing. William our server checked up on us multiple times and was very helpful. If we're ever in the area we will most likely come back! For the non-vegans reading this the food was yummy and worth a try. Also I found it interesting how they manage to turn a Roma tomato slice into a slice of tuna!

Sarah C.

MILA's entire menu is plant based. They are operated by the same team as Virtuous Pie, which has a location just around the corner here in Chinatown as well as in Portland (where I am from). The restaurant's atmosphere is lovely - very bright with lots of windows and fun paint colors. Each table had fresh flowers on it, which was a nice touch. There is a mix of table and booth seating, as well as a bar. It was not very busy when I went for a Wednesday lunch. Only one staff member was working, but she was attentive, and things came out in a very reasonable time. It's tough to place a finger on any other theme to MILA's menu besides being plant based, as they have sushi, bao buns, potatoes, salads, hummus and kebab, burgers, pasta, and desserts. We ordered the smashed potatoes to share. We could've used more of the mustard dipping sauce but I didn't ask so maybe they would have provided it. I got the mushroom and sausage tagliatelle. Not sure what kind of mushroom (button or crimini, perhaps) and I believe they use Tomorrow products for their meat replacement. I tried a bite of the watermelon sushi with crispy rice which was tasty. Everything was delicious, very flavorful. I admit I felt a bit of sticker shock at the prices, although I did feel this way at most places in Vancouver, so perhaps it is simply how Canada is. They have a happy hour from 2-5pm daily so perhaps that is a good time to go if you are price conscious. Looks like they host brunches, trivia nights, and wine Wednesdays. And you can book the entire space or the upper lounge for a private event.

Ashley B.

The food was incredible. I'm glad that we were able to find a good vegan spot as we were surprised at the lack of vegetarian and/or vegan options in Vancouver. We loved everything that we ordered. Brenda was our server and she was the best. She was very friendly and helpful. We look forward to dining here again the next time we are in town!

Sheila D.

I was thoroughly impressed by the service and food (especially for it being plant based) since my partner and I are not vegans. It's an airy space with modern decor. My partner said the burger was really good and did not miss having the meat. We agreed that our favourite was the oshi roll. They have a great list of cocktails and mocktails, I enjoyed the grapefruit mocktail. We were there for a friend's birthday dinner and they took the effort to set up the table for a birthday with balloons.

siri g.

LOVED this place. They were able to accommodate my friend and me although we came 45 mins earlier than our reservation. Since the entire menu was plant based, it was tough to choose as they all looked so good. We decided to get the Karaage Bao and OMG it was delicious. We ended up ordering another plate of the bao. Their drinks were also so delicious. We also tried the feta stuffed date and one of their sushi which was also delicious.

Vivian C.

The food tasted great! I got the smash burger with a side of the arugula salad. Service was nice and friendly but our food took a very long time to come out. I really liked both the burger and salad but my only complaint is that the portion was pretty small. The salad was in a really small bowl. Plus, I noticed that the portion size differed a lot depending on what you order. My friends got 2 different pastas and one had a generous portion with a side of bread and the other one was quite small and my friend finished eating it in maybe 5 minutes. I would love to see more consistency in the portion sizes between dishes!

Laurie L.

This place is incredible. The food is excellent. The staff were wonderful. The atmosphere is nice and clean. E had such a hard time deciding on what to eat so my partner and I got a few things to share. We started with Mila roll. Fresh tasting. Could have used a bit more flavor. We split the Okinawa salads and the mushroom sausage pasta with garlic miso sourdough. Oh my gosh!! The desserts were the best desserts I've ever had- key lime pie and chocolate peanut butter cup pie. We made reservations for their brunch on Saturday so we could go back and try more things!

Jill N.

So so so yummy!!! I got the roasted cauliflower ~ YUM is alll I can say. The key lime pie was delicious too and our service was fab. I also love their mocktail list, probably one of the best in the city!

Sabrina C.

Really nice space and people, but the food was only alright in my opinion. Came here for their Dine Out menu, and I'm glad I got the chance to try it. We tried their okonomiyaki roll and aburi lox oshi, red curry dumplings and mushroom tagliatelle, and tried both the rice pudding and peanut butter cup pie. The sushi was interesting, I preferred the oshi. The okonomiyaki just had a little too much sauce, in my opinion. The dumplings were a wonderful texture, I loved that the skin was chewy. The tagliatelle was a bit of a miss for me. Not sure what they put in their pesto, but I don't think it was your typical basil pesto. The noodles were soft, and some were still stuck together. The peanut butter cup pie was very good, and the rice pudding wasn't too sweet. That being said, we were quite full by the end of the meal, so it was hard to finish. Overall, food was alright, and if you're looking for a vegan experience, this is a nice place with nice servers.

Josephine M.

I was with my mom in Chinatown and we needed a place to go to for lunch, so we ended up at MILA where the entire menu is plant based. I ordered the Aburi Lox Oshi and my mom ordered the "Fish" Tacos. This was my third time coming to this restaurant; the Aburi Lox Oshi blows my mind, every single time I order it. It's just amazing how they manage to make plants taste like things that...aren't plants! If you blindfolded me and then fed me the Aburi Lox Oshi, I might actually believe I was eating Aburi salmon oshi. The fish tacos too...feed it to me blindfolded and I'd never know that it wasn't fish. I love this place so much. I was a bit disappointed though to look at the menu and see that they had removed the "Fish" sandwich from the menu. I had ordered that the very first time I came to the restaurant and it was one of my favourites on the menu. Really hope they'll bring it back one day! Service: Good Parking: Paid parking on the streets. Location: In Chinatown. Lots of Chinese businesses around of course; however, Chinatown has become a lot trendier over the years than it was before so there are a good number of noteworthy Non-Chinese businesses to visit as well.