Minami is one of the best japanese restaurants in Vancouver for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Yaletown.
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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3pc, tiger prawns, harissa aioli, soy balsamic reduction, Asian slaw, chili-lime vinaigrette
Aburi-style cocktail sauce, greens, jumbo prawns
Soy ginger marinated chicken, togarashi corn rib, karashi mayo
Hokkaido scallop, prawns, squid, arugula, shiitake, bell peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic-soy
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 9.0 rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
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For now, Minami holds a 9.0 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 sushi, dinner, takeout, clean, sushi, date night. 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 9.0 rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
Minami is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.0 from 3,860 reviews
Start with Ebi Fritters, Aburi Prawn Cocktail, Chicken Karaage and Kaisen Soba Peperoncino. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Minami holds a 9.0 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 9.0 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 9.0 rating across 3,860 Google reviews.
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