We came here to try their unique flame-seared, pressed sushi. We had the SALMON OSHI SUSHI (pressed BC wild salmon, jalapeño and Miku sauce) and the SABA OSHI SUSHI (pressed house cured mackerel and miso sauce). These rectangular blocks are pretty and delicious. Six pieces come to an order. We also ordered the BC WILD SOCKEYE SALMON CARPACCIO (because when I'm visiting Vancouver it's all about that sockeye salmon) and one of the specialty rolls -- the YALETOWN ROLL -- featuring red tuna, hokkaido scallops, asparagus and wasabi pickles, wrapped in hamachi and shiso, and drizzled with moromi-miso and a spicy jalapeño sauce. A fantastic roll and with so many of my favorite ingredients! We finished with the GREEN TEA OPERA, a beautiful dessert composition. There's a green tea genoise with a dark chocolate ganache topped with fruit and a scoop of matcha ice cream on the side. Definitely recommend. What an amazing meal! Maybe a tad expensive for Vancouver, but not a bad deal when you convert it to US dollars. read more

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DOVF 2016 - Lunch APPETIZER - ZEN PLATTER Aburi Bincho Tuna (mustard goma-ae sauce, wasabi masatake sauce) (2/5) Fresh tuna, but taste was too delicate. I think the mustard goma-ae sauce was missing. King Crab and Citrus Salad (baby mixed greens, orange crema de balsamic reduction) (1/5) There was barely any balsamic reduction in my salad. All I tasted was mixed greens and citrus - very dry. Very disappointed with this salad. Slow Braised Pork Cheek (maple miso-asahi glaze, yukon potato purée, Aburi corn bell pepper relish) (2/5) Even though the restaurant wasn't full for lunch, my pork cheek was cold, not even warm, when it arrived. Meat wasn't as tender as it should be. Taste was ok, mediocre. Braised Short Rib (red wine shoyu reduction, salt crusted baby carrots, moromi miso relish) (1/5) This was cold too by the time I tasted it. Cold short rib isn't the tenderest thing to eat. Flavour was on the salty side. ENTREE - ABURI SUSHI Hamachi Nigiri (ponzu oroshi, yamagobo) (3/5) Good quality hamachi, but was lacking in flavour this time around. Ebi Nigiri (truffled Miku sauce, crumbled black olives) (2/5) No olive taste. Somehow there was a lack of flavour for this piece of nigiri too. Minami Roll (tiger prawns, cucumber, short rib carpaccio, wasabi masatake sauce) (4/5) Best of the bunch!!!! I liked it because of the burst of flavour. Salmon Oshi (pressed BC wild sockeye salmon, Miku sauce, jalapeño) (1/5) WHYYYY??? It was so amazing when i had the salmon oshi the week before. This time around, Salmon was too oily and it was COLD!!!! Also, my pieces were missing the slice of salmon in the middle of the oshi. It was like the oshi was put together too quickly flavour was left out. I was very disappointed. DESSERT Chef's Choice Sorbet (seasonal fruit, butter cookie) (5/5) Rasberry sorbet was amazing. It wasn't too sweet and very refreshing and paired so well with the butter cookie. EXTRA ORDER Ebi Oshi (4/5) I ordered the Ebi Oshi separately and it was great. Warm and full of flavourful (with the lime). Not oily and almost perfect. I have to be honest, I was so happy with my first experience at Minami that I went to try Minami during lunch. Even though it was less busy than dinner time, it took longer for my meal to arrive, service was slower and food was cold (?!?). I really thought that quality would be consistent second time around, but I guess Minami is a hit or miss at times too? When I mentioned that the dishes were cold, I was told its a busy time and that may be the reason why. When I mentioned the oshi was oily and missing the middle slice of salmon, I was told the oiliness was just personal preference. Afterwhich my waitress quickly scurried away. I'm sorry I was blunt with my opinion. I was a super fan after my first visit, but after this current visit, I'm not too sure whether I will return due to the inconsistency in quality. read more

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Minami, the younger sister restaurant of the highly acclaimed Miku in Coal Harbour, just opened. Was there when they were just opened few days. The space is gorgeous and there is a variety of seating available, from bar/lounge/patio and dining room. I loved the open concept and the murals. Service was impeccable and attentive, always with a shining smile. We ordered the aburi salmon oshi sushi (known for the blow-torch finish), the minami roll, soft shell crab karrage, calamari, mojito watermelon and scallop salad and lastly, sablefish tempura (phew!) Out of all the dishes, I enjoyed the salmon oshi sushi and although unconventional, the calamari, the most. The textures with the pressed sushi was different and unlike what I've had before. The fish was no doubt fresh, and the flavors were delicately thought out. The calamari was lightly battered and fried to a perfect crisp, not soggy like some restaurants. I feel Minami is excellent with deep fried/tempura based dishes, as I noticed with the sablefish tempura and soft shell crab karrage. They also have a lower price point lunch specials, worth checking out! I'd definitely be back! read more

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Took my wifey here for her birthday and was a bit disappointing. It's supposed to be the less pricey Yaletown alternative to it's sibling Miku but it was just meh overall. First the service wasn't great. Our server greeted us and gave us the rundown. Then when we were ready to order she was nowhere to be found and left us waiting for a while. Nobody noticed for at least 10 minutes until we flagged someone else down who then took our order. Our original server reappeared later on like nothing happened. We got a couple sushi rolls, some "entrées" or what they call entrées anyway, and some appies. Sure the food is good and I don't actually have many complaints about it but we paid $140 not including drinks and I left still feeling a bit hungry. The entrées, sablefish and short ribs were not even enough for one person. For example the description had eggplant in the sablefish. Turns out they just cut a half inch slice off an eggplant and served the fish with that one half inch slice. Lol kind of laughable of you think about it. Like seriously you can afford to feed your customers a bit more. Like I said. The food was good but I was still hungry after. read more

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I've heard many good things about this restuarant, and made my way here for an early dinner. Luckily, we found ourselves a seat on the patio. The weather was beautiful and the greeneries in Minami's patio created a temporary escape from the city. We started off with the ebi fritters. The lightly battered fried shrimp was well balanced by the argula the balsamic reduction. Next was the salmon oshi sushi. The pressed salmon sushi surprised me with several layers of flavours. The freshness of the salmon, richness of the sauce, and the slight spicy kick of the jalpeno. I would recommend this dish as a must order. The premium nigiri had a good selection of fish, but it was nothing out of the ordinary compared to other Japanese restuarants of a similar price point. The sablefish entree was cooked perfectly throughout. It reminded me of meats cooked sous-vide! Overall, the service was great. Our waiter checked on us periodically and made sure everything was to our satisfaction. Minami is worth the detour if you are ever in Vancouver! read more

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Exceptional! Located in a cool area of Vancouver the stand-out features of this restaurant are the world-class service and delicious food. The staff are amazing but Violet, our server was the best! She was so nice, friendly and delivered the best customer service we'd had in months! Food was yummy! I'd recommend just letting go and have the server order the best dishes for you. That's what we did and left so happy! read more

Minami - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The signature plate and uni sushi, super fresh and delicious. I really like the salmon aburi, scallop nigiri, and the sweet shrimp. read more

Minami - Signature plate - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Minami is a fine sushi restaurant. Located in Yaletown. Parking can get a bit tight as it's a one way street. Inside the restaurant is pretty fancy. Dim lights, nice furniture, and an intimate ambiance. When you first walk in, the hostesses are very polite and greet you kindly. The servers are knowledgeable and attentive. They bring tea pots for each person at the table and refill your cup for you as they walk by. The food is outstanding. The kale gomae is different, it could use a bit more peanut sauce to counteract the strong taste of kale, was still delicious though. Fish is very fresh and had great flavors. The aburi sushi is absolutely amazing here, one of the best tasting aburi sushi I've had thus far. The wagyu beef nigiri was a delicious treat as well, cooked perfectly medium rare. Overall Minami is an exceptional restaurant. If you have a lot of disposable income, it is a great treat. The food and service is amazing. Would go again! read more

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Hands down five stars! This was some of the best sushi I've ever had. I was skeptical at first about the aburi oshi sushi but after trying one melt-in-your-mouth bite, I was completely sold. In fact, our whole table was sold and we ended up splurging on aburi sushi until last call! This technique involves flame-torching the sushi which leaves it was a new complex flavor and texture... a new sushi to me! The rest of our meal was delicious, as well! Drinks were splendid and the rest of our sushi orders didn't disappoint. Our server was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about what to recommend. If we ever make it back to Vancouver, we will make a point to visit this spot again! read more

Minami - Nigiri platter - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

After aimlessly wandering up and down the endless rows of restaurants in downtown Vancouver, Yelp led us to Minami. It was a little intimidating to walk in here at 10am on a Sunday morning, as it seemed to be more of a swanky type of restaurant that you would go in on a Friday night for dinner. However, despite the dimly-lit interior, the employees were friendly and eager to greet us inside and introduce us to the delicious brunch menu they offered on the weekends. I haven't had an eggs benedict in who knows how long, but oh my goodness, it was delicious! I tried the eggplant eggs benny, which came with a salad, pickled veggies, and roasted potatoes and brussels sprouts. All the food we ordered was beautifully presented and each bite I had was uniquely delicious. I definitely hope to come here again next time I'm in the area! read more

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I loved the aburi salmon at Miku and was glad when Minami (sister restaurant to Miku) opened just blocks from our condo. The space is amazing - a long open room of booths, tables, and the bar. There is a back room with tables that attaches to an outdoor patio. Like Miku, the front room is LOUD. Every time a customer enters or leaves, every staff person yells a greeting. It is so ANNOYING and makes my ears bleed. The good news? We requested to sit in the back room and it was so peaceful. The menu here has a larger focus on beef, so we tried the prime rib and it was like butter. The calamari is different than the one at Miku and I much preferred Minami's version ... I could hardly stop eating it actually. The aburi salmon and red wave roll did not disappoint. The cocktails were dang good too. Only oddity was the way our food came out. We received our calamari appetizer and prime rib at same time. We leisurely ate both and the plates were removed, and then we waited 5 or 10 minutes for the sushi to arrive. Timing was weird and the server commented on it as well. Maybe a few kinks to be worked out. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Will happily go back. read more

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This is the perfect balance between fancy and upper casual. I've only been for lunches and brunch and never for dinner. People were dressed in work casuals to business suits to nice summer dresses. The interior is beautiful and spacious. They have a front, mid and patio section. I find that if you get the mid section, service tends to be slow. Many times we've had to flag down anyone passing by to get service. It gets annoying and I've factored that in when I come here. Hands down the best menu item is the Minami Zen. It's an assortment of sushi, beef and chicken/shrimp proteins, sashimi and a salad. It's a lot of food for one person. Items in this meal has changed since a year ago. Personally I'm not a fan of the new items because it made the meal heavy and rich. But the whole dish is great with amazing flavors. The sushi and sashimi are prepared in a way that you do not need soy sauce, wasabi or ginger. In fact, they are not even given to you because the chef wants you to taste dish and not spoil it with sodium. It works. It's my favorite part. It is on the higher price range for a person. The Zen is 28$. Sometimes during special events, the prices come down. But it's really worth the money to me. read more

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First, be sure to get reservations ahead of time, Mimami is a very popular restaurant. The location is Yaletown is really fun. There are many other bars, brewery's and restaurants in the area. The sushi is spectacular, the service is great, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Tip: Most sushi restaurants serve you a dish with soy sauce standard, but Minami does not do this, they are happy to bring it if you ask for soy, but you aren't going to get it if unless you ask. read more

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I came for a birthday dinner. It was a set meal for over 25 people and we were sat in a private space, which was nice. The food. People around me rave about minami and miku constantly. I finally get to try it! We got a taster of sashimi and salad. Salad was nice, sashimi, meh. Typical sashimi you can find anywhere. Next, chef's selection of sushi. Honestly none of the flavors were amazing. Nothing special compared to other japanese spots serving up oshi and aburi these days. Then the entree, disappointing, but still alright. I'm sure it is difficult to make sure everyone's food stays hot, but cold? Not even warm. My fish was cold, which is probably why the food didnt taste as good as it shouldve. I got the sablefish. For the tiny piece it was, the sablefish was soft and tender and went well with the tomato compote it came with. However, it also came with a "tiger prawn dumpling" and that was mediocre. I didnt taste prawn, nor was the dumpling skin any good. All I tasted was veggies. Now dessert, this was probably the best part! The green tea opera cake is really delicious with all the layers that go so well together. So why 3 stars? Even though the food was really, quite boring. Honestly the service is really great. I was recovering from a cold and asked for hot water and the server would refill my pot without me asking! Will I come back? My supposed 4 course meal is $75. Im sure many people love the experience and food, but I doubt I'll come back by choice. read more

Minami - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I would give 6 stars if I could, and I am a tough grader. This was truly one of the top 3 best meals of my life. Every ingredient was top quality, every dish was perfectly executed, very subtle and extremely creative. While the tuna tartare, salmon carpaccio, and Cornish hen dishes were all nice, what really blew our minds were the red wave rolls (crab meat, tuna, avocado, caramelized onions on top), the ebi (shrimp) aburi (compressed) nigiri, and the blueberry and lime tart. These dishes were incredible. When you add super friendly and helpful service, nice decor, clean chic bathrooms (oops, wahsrooms!) and hip crowd, this is a slam dunk. read more

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We had the most wonderful experience! We had the 175 Minami Shokai. Everything was beautiful to look at and absolutely delicious! We so enjoyed being able to sample so much of the menu. Our experience was only made even better by having Lindsay as our server. She was so friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Overall we had a wonderful time! read more

I have to admit going to this place I expected it to be a lot better according to their rating on yelp and for the price range that they offer. I can think of at least 15 sushi places that are better in taste, freshness and quality. Also most of those places would be more competitive with their pricing. Atmosphere and the staff are nice. I guess that's what your really paying for. read more

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Loved Minami! We are regulars at Miku (when we are in Vancouver) and finally tried Miku's sister restaurant Minami. We wish we tried it sooner! The menu is quite similar to Miku, which is great because we love their menu. The ambiance is nicer in my opinion versus Miku. Darker and more romantic. Miku is beautiful for the view, but I prefer the atmosphere at Minami. We ordered: Edamame $6 Kale Goma-ae $7 Nutrigrain Farms Crumbled Tofu Salad $13 Avocado, Mushroom, Eggplant Vegetarian Nigiri $2/each Two seafood nigiri (can't remember which ones my husband picked) Aguri Sashimi $25 Miso Sakekasu Sablefish and Crispy Prawn Dumplings $35 Everything was DELICIOUS! The Aguri Sashimi was presented so beautifully. My husband said the hamachi was his favourite piece, like butter! Great wine list and drinks too! Can't wait to return in Minami next time we are in Vancouver! read more

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I went here for an anniversary dinner back in November and I'm just getting to write my review now. Very nice decor not overly fancy looking. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. The food: Sunset Roll - It was o.k I probably wouldn't order it again. Red Wave Roll - I would say the same as the first roll, it was o.k. Salmon Oshi Sushi - This was amazing best dish of the night for sure! Aburi Beef Carpaccio - It was o.k, I wasn't a huge fan. Spicy Pork Gyoza - Very good. Jidori Chicken and Foie Gras Gyoza - Also very good. They had a special going on $10 for a Sapporo and a gyoza dish. We were only going to order one gyoza dish anyways but decide to do the special and try both. This place is o.k I would go back just for the salmon oshi! read more

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Came here to catch up with one of my girlfriends. Our server was so nice and attentive to details.

This is the best Aburi sushi I've ever eaten in Vancouver! Came to BC to visit and many of my friends recommended the spot. On the higher price point but definitely worth the money. My partner and I both got entrees and an order of the Aburi sushi so delicious. The Aburi Sushi was packed with flavor and no need for wasabi and soy sauce. The Chirashi Tarte was exploding with flavor and fresh fish! A different spin on the classic sushi and all you can eat restaurants but you're paying for such high quality food! Will definitely come back when visiting Van again!! read more

Minami - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Excellen Sushi complemented with excellent service ! We came here based on yelp recommendations and were not disappointed. Each and everything that we tried was delicious and the flavors were unlike what I have tasted before. The appetizers are between $8/$12, rolls are about $18-$25. They also serve other japanese items like curries etc. It's not just a sushi restaurant. The service here is also perfect - very helpful yet not too intrusive. I also liked the fact that the noise level was also good - not too loud, and you couls actually hold a conversation here - something we don't usually find in yaletown establishments. If you're looking for an upclass sushi place, definitely come here. The prices are a little high, but the food, service and ambience are totally worth it ! read more

This is another restaurant that I checked out while I was in Vancouver, and I wasn't disappointed! The restaurant is located in Yaletown and boasts some superb artwork by Japanese artist Hideki Kimura. According to the waitress that I spoke to, Minami's owner so loved Kimura's work that he flew him in from Japan to paint. If you go, make sure to take a closer look at the awesome, colourful murals. So first, I was blown away by the service at this restaurant. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive, and very happy to make recommendations, while taking into account your likes and dislikes. I should also mention that we were eight, but this didn't affect the high level of service at all. They have a good selection of cocktails so I started by ordering a drink: Pacific Pimms (sake, elderflower, Pimm's cup). It was so good that I ordered a second :-) I then had an entrée of Gyoza that were very tasty. Unfortunately, I can't remember what was in them but I can tell you that they were tender on the inside, crispy on the outside and not at all oily. The waitress helped me pick my main dish; I wanted something that was relatively light, so she recommended a cold noodle dish. Check THIS out: King crab, shrimp, heirloom tomatoes, celery, fennel, micro shiso, dashi, garlic, olive oil, green tea soba. Ho-lee shit. This dish was bursting with so much flavour and was very refreshing. It was also seasonal so... too bad for you. The rest of my table ordered sushi that they seemed to enjoy. The only complaint that I heard was relative to the cost. Minami is a little on the pricey side, so I would say that this restaurant is great for a special occasion,or if you want to treat yourself once in a while. Definitely worth the trip. read more

Minami - King crab, shrimp, heirloom tomato, celery, fennerl, micro shiso, dashi, garlic, olive oil, with green tea soba. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Minami has launched a new "menu concept" featuring a few more western influences and seasonal ingredients (compared to sister restaurant Miku's seafood focused goods). My early highlight of the tasting was the fusion style salmon oshi bites (topped with spot prawn, red tuna, Hokkaido scallops, and wild boar bacon) served on mini skewers as each piece complemented the salmon with a different flavour. Simply delightful. I found the pan-seared Brome Lake duck breast (served with market root vegetables, five spice mirin glaze, brussels sprouts, and red miso pinot noir reduction) pleasantly surprising. Cooked just ever so tenderly, it's moist taste and fine consistency was very enjoyable. The Aburi rib eye and wild mushroom casserole (10oz. AAA sterling silver steak with asparagus, roasted cipollini onion, fingerling potatoes, tamari veal jus, and spiced herb butter) was very filling and appealing. Cooked medium rare, the meat was tender, juicy, and appetizing. The mushrooms and potatoes were quite delectable inside the casserole. Despite it's tastiness, I wasn't entirely sold only in comparison to all the other tasty dishes. For dessert, the warm Valrhona chocolate fondant cake (with molten matcha ganache, genmai tea tuile, jasmine gelée, chocolate sauce, and jasmine tea ice cream) was splendid with a rich taste contrasting the chocolate and tea flavours. The lava like texture inside was a sweet treat mixed with the ice cream. What I enjoy most about Minami (and Miku) is their commitment to culinary innovation. Although certainly on the higher end of things, they always provide good value and a solid dining experience with knowledgable, friendly service. Aburi Restaurants is never satisfied and continue to pour resources in advancing their menus and authentic Japanese flavours. read more

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Minami's sushi is top notch. Expensive. But top notch. Situated in the heart of Yaletown, Minami is conveniently located and very easy to find. They have I've come to Minami on numerous occasions - a quick lunch and for a few dinners. They do have separate lunch and dinner menus, dinner menu having more options. Their lunch menu is fairly small and leans heavily on the nigiri/sashimi side. I'm more of a roll person, so I definitely prefer their dinner menu, since it has more to choose from. On my most recent trip here, I came for lunch and found out that you could do half and half of two orders. I've never been able to do this at another sushi restaurant, so I was pretty excited to be able to try two different kinds for the price of one. I had their Mainland (spicy tuna and cucumber, wrapped in salmon) and Red Wave (prawn and avocado). Both rolls were delicious and left me more than satisfied. The restaurant itself is beautiful, modern Asian decor, and upscale. Fitting for the Yaletown neighbourhood. I really enjoy sitting at their sushi bar because you get a front row seat to the sushi chefs creating all the dishes. I find it entertaining to watch them create it all in front of you. Pricing is fairly expensive for sushi. But what you are paying for is Ocean-wise approved, good quality sushi, great service, and a beautiful ambiance. This is more of a treat yourself sushi place. If you're looking to stay within budget, I'd recommend a different spot. If you're looking to treat yourself (and maybe a fancy date), then come to Minami. read more

Booked a table via OpenTable to celebrate my friends birthday. I specifically put birthday as a tag and also wrote on the comment section that it was my friends birthday. Upon arrival, the hostesses were nice to ask for a coat check and got just seated before our reservation time. We ordered the famous Salmon Oshi to share and Ebi Fritters and Short Ribs for myself while my friend got the Soba. Forgot to snap photos my bad! The 3 stars are really for the food, cause every time I come the quality is amazing. It's only 3 stars because they didn't address the 'birthday' part of this meal. Why would I write that on the reservation comment if you are going to ignore it. 9/10 times I write Anniversaries or birthday they would do something special, and I'm okay paying for it, but this time it was never mentioned or celebrate by the waitress. ‍ Overall, I'd would go to Miku next time I celebrate special moments rather than coming to Minami. read more

This place used to be amazing. I was in vancouver after 3 years and definitely wanted to visit this (used to be) gem. The service was never amazing but it was okay. The food has gone down so much , they are buying either low quality fish or the buyer doesn't know what he/she is doing . The prices have gone up a little but most importantly menu has gone down and the quality is definitely gone down the drain. read more

Nice restaurant. Sushi was good. First time having this type of sushi and it was worth it.

This restaurant has an excellent service. Cozy place, very clean and good food. I had Ebi Fritters as starter, however the stater and entrees came at the same time. It seemed weird to me. I ordered Ebi Fritters because I read good comments on Yelp. It was pretty good, but not really amazing. My main dish was the Minami Chopped Salad and again the taste was like a regular good salad. My husband had wagyu beef cha-soba. He said it was just ok. Nothing special in it. My biggest surprise was actually the dessert. I ordered a simple chocolate ice cream made by them. It was very tasty and creamy. Maybe the most creamy ice cream I've ever had. I expected a much higher price than what I paid. The overall experience was good, but I am not really excited to come back soon. read more

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We went here to try their Taste of Yaletown 2015 menu ($45 for 3 course). They only have 2 choices: the vegetarian and the regular one. I chose the regular option. The appetizer consisted of 3 types of food, which was aptly called Minami Appetizer Trio. They had their famous Aburi Sushi sampler, Citrus Salad and Duck Confit. It was a good size appetizer and their aburi sushi was, as expected, delicious. Their citrus salad is fresh. The size of the duck confit was not really consistent, I was one of the lucky ones to have a larger piece while the rest of the table got some really small pieces. The duck meat was fall-off-the-bone and very crispy but it tasted more like chicken than duck. The main course was Surf and Turf, consisting of Miso Sable Fish, Crispy Pork Belly and Soy-Braised Pork Cheek. The sable fish was seasoned really well and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. While the pork belly was just meh, the pork cheek was so tender and seasoned right. The dessert was Mixed Berry Sakekasu Bar, consisting of some kind of walnut crumble and ice cream. I feel that the dessert is quite weak. Overall, $45 is quite a deal and Minami doesn't disappoint. read more

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Beautiful restaurant! A large, upscale Japanese restaurant in the heart of Yaletown. Decided to try it since it was part of Dine Out, it did not disappoint. We savored every bite of our delicious meal. The starter salad and sushi had unique flavors that we thoroughly enjoyed. A good sized appy. The beef short rib and sablefish entrees were done to perfection, delicious! The only negative is that the fish was so small. Finished off with a nice Japanese twist to creme brulée. Service was efficient, water was always topped off regularly. Well done, Minami! read more

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The service isn't as fast as I would like but the ambiance is trendy and nice. I come here often, but only give this place 3 stars because I only really like their oishi sushi (ebi, salmon, saba in that order of deliciousness but really I always order all of them!), it is to die for. BTW, do NOT get the Waygu beef cha soba.....worst decision ever. Couldn't really taste the Waygu, and the dish is terribly executed. The dish is like spaghetti but worse; I wish it was more asian flavoured but instead it was like green spaghetti with tomato sauce unfortunately. In fact I expected to taste some green tea flavour but there was none. Overall their oishi sushi is worth coming here for or their Zen lunch set for $25 (so worth it and #AccountingPerspective) but overall I much prefer Miku over Minami. read more

Minami - Ebi, salmon, and saba oishi sushi in their order of deliciousness! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fancy upscale sushi restaurant in yaletown. There's a good amount of street parking outside but it's pricey at $4/hour. Service is excellent. They are most well know for their aburi oishi sushi (roasted sushi), which are served in rectangular blocks without any dipping sauces. However, every item on the menu has been carefully prepared. You can tell the chef has thoughtfully paired each item with sauces and ingredients designed to accentuate their flavors rather than just preparing every item the same way. This includes not just the sushi, but also the appetizers and desserts. However, depending on your palette you will prefer certain pairings. EXCELLENT * Salmon aburi oishi sushi - Amazing. The grilled salmon flavor just pops out and is accentuated with a slight spicyness from the jalapeno slice, add in a creamy sauce and the melty rice and you've got gold. * Mackarel aburi oishi sushi - Strong smokey flavor that helps mask the fishiness of the mackarel. UNIQUE * Minami Roll - Interesting roll wrapped in beef short rib that has been lightly cooked. Has a nice slightly raw beef flavor. GOOD * Green Tea Opera - Cake is an interesting mix of green tea layers with chocolate ganache with some crunchy thing. Reminds me of the crunch candy bar. Looks pretty sophisticated with all the layers. Pretty good, but not mind blowing. I would recommend trying, but probably a little too pricey for me to get it again. MEH * Ebi aburi oishi sushi - Strong lemon / lime flavor. Unfortunately this seems to dominate most of the flavor profile, I could only tell there was shrimp in there from the texture of it. * Blueberry Sakekasu Cheesecake - Interesting mix of different ingredients. Unfortunately, I felt the flavors were too subtle. There wasn't very much blueberry (just a smear of the compote along the plate). The sake in the ice cream was barely noticeable, mostly just a slight alcohol aftertaste. read more

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Travelling through Vancouver, I knew that I had to eat as much Japanese food as possible. Minami was one of the dinners we had pre booked and it definitely did not disappoint. Based in Yaletown, it was a bit trendier than I expected. Low lighting, loud atmosphere, and music. There was a range of outfits - but leaning more towards casual dress up. We had a multitude of interesting cocktails that were wonderful, but the star of the show was definitely the Salmon Oshi and the Red Wave Roll. I would go back just to get those. We also had a sashimi plate - with spot prawns. They will deep fry the heads for you to eat after you've eaten the sashimi which is a nice touch. I would say that we had a more impressive sashimi plate elsewhere in Vancouver for a more wallet friendly price. read more

Minami - Spot prawn heads - crispy deep fried. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The first time I went to Minami it was during Taste of Yaletown in October. Was told it had pretty amazing food and I also wanted to take advantage of their 3 course offering for $40. Boy. am I glad I did. Minami turned out to be one of the few restaurants that I go to throughout the year and I don't care about the price, you know you will be fed well and need to be rolled out. Another good time of the year to try them out for the first time at the $45 price point is during Dine Our Vancouver in January. This year - we watched a proposal happen at the table next to us! As i mentioned, we keep going throughout the year - here is an idea of just some of the items we've enjoyed: Ebi Fritters Salmon Oshi botes Black Peper Tuna Tataki (A MUST) Aburi Beef Carpaccio Ebi Oshi Sushi Yalwtown Roll Red Wave Rool Soy braised pork cheeks and crisy pork belly Sweet soy-dijon braised short rib Miso sakekasu sablefish with tiger prawn tortelloni read more

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Came here for dine out on the first night. First course. 4 pieces of pressed sushi. The portions were tiny. If you "presssed" these together you'd get maybe two normal size pieces. I found them all to be way over sauced. Second course. Four cocktail prawns and 2oz of beef shank. When I saw this portion size my jaw dropped. The beef was two bites. This dish didn't even seem very Japanese... The only saving grace was the desert. Earl Grey mousse. It was very pleasant. All in all this not worth $40. If you ordered off the regular menu you'd probably get more food for the price. read more

Great service, great food. I love sitting at the bar to see them torch the sushi. All of their sushi melts in your mouth and it's absolutely fresh and divine. read more

Minami - Champagne Roll, Scallop Sashimi, Salmon and Ebi Oshi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Took a client here for dinner and the ambiance and experience was so amazing! We started off with sake tasting - goes down so smooth! It's nice. The sushi is always fresh and top notch. The blue fin tuna sashimi was on special and we decided to order that. Wow, it's so melt in your mouth deliciousness! Will be back read more

Minami has the best aburi sushi, and is a contender for my personal favorite sushi restaurant. The best thing to get here is by far their oshi sushi, and Minami does it properly. Their salmon oshi is amazing, and after having one plate of it, I just had to order another. Each piece is pretty heavy as its two pieces of salmon, with the top piece sauced and another sandwiched between rice. The piece is topped with their house sauce and a jalapeno, which gives it just a small amount of bite. Of their rolls, I had their champagne roll, and it paled in comparison to their salmon oshi. The roll was still good, and more a mix of flavor, but didn't bring out the salmon as well as the oshi. Lastly, their Chef's selection of aburi was also great. We ordered their nigiri plate of this, and allowed us to sample many interesting flavors. Of these, my favorite by far was the Albacore. Minami vs Miku does has a slightly downscale feel. Miku is located on the waterfront, and just feels more classy than Minami. However Minami still has a great intimate vibe and delivers on the promise of great sushi. read more

Fancy upscale Japanese is the best description I have. It's also more on the pricey side. Unfortunately for me I ended up in the dining room annex. Yes, there is a smaller side room that has a separate outside entrance away from the main dining room. This room is smaller and does not appear as breathaking as the main dining room. The trade off is that it is a lot more intimate and quieter. Kale goma-ae: a very unique spin on this. I would order again Ebi fritters: Damned tasty things with the salad and cous cous. Wagu beef soba: I really enjoyed this dish, especially the unique taste of the green tea soba noodle. I thought I was being original eating bolognese tomato ragu with soba at home. Guess what? They do it here! I also sampled the infamous aburi salmon. It was wickedly delicious, make no mistake about this. This is a must try. Was it worth the price? I think so. read more