Restaurant overview
Minami is the Yaletown sibling of Miku, and between them the two restaurants are largely credited with bringing aburi — the flame-searing technique applied to pressed and nigiri sushi — into Vancouver's mainstream consciousness.
4.5/5 · 3,860 Google reviews
Minami is the Yaletown sibling of Miku, and between them the two restaurants are largely credited with bringing aburi — the flame-searing technique applied to pressed and nigiri sushi — into Vancouver's mainstream consciousness.
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Aburi-style cocktail sauce, greens, jumbo prawns
3pc, tiger prawns, harissa aioli, soy balsamic reduction, Asian slaw, chili-lime vinaigrette
4pc, Hokkaido scallop, salmon, cucumber, golden tobiko, Miku sauce
Minami is an easy yes in Yaletown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Ebi Fritters and Aburi Prawn Cocktail also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
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Minami is a Japanese restaurant located in Yaletown, Vancouver. Minami is the Yaletown sibling of Miku, and between them the two restaurants are largely credited with bringing aburi — the flame-searing technique applied to pressed and nigiri sushi — into Vancouver's mainstream consciousness.
Minami is best for date night, sushi, dinner, takeout, clean, fresh. Minami is an easy yes in Yaletown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Ebi Fritters and Aburi Prawn Cocktail also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
Minami is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 4.5/5 from 3,860 reviews
Start with Aburi salmon oshi sushi, Aburi Prawn Cocktail, Ebi Fritters and Champagne Roll. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Minami holds a 4.5/5 Google rating from 3,860 reviews. Minami is an easy yes in Yaletown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Ebi Fritters and Aburi Prawn Cocktail also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
Minami is located at 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Minami is tagged for date night dining. Minami is an easy yes in Yaletown when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Ebi Fritters and Aburi Prawn Cocktail also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.5/5 Google rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
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