Miku

Top 1% of restaurants in Vancouver
8/10

What the experts agree on

Pioneer of Vancouver's aburi-style sushi scene with impeccable waterfront views, Miku fuses Japanese traditions with French-Italian influences and Ocean Wise sustainability. Beautifully plated, imaginative dishes that justify the upscale pricing.

12 expert reviews

““If it was any fresher, it would bite back” say fans of the “imaginative”, “beautifully plated” sushi and “worth-a-special-trip” aburi options created at this “upscale” Downtown Japanese.”

– Zagat

Gayot Gayot
14.0
"One of Miku's specialties is aburi-style nigiri sushi --- lightly flame-seared and infused with savory French-style sauces. Another is oshi, an Osaka-style pressed sushi." Full review
Wallpaper Wallpaper
"In a city known for its sushi and the seaside, Miku manages to elevate both aesthetics." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Its location along the downtown waterfront in Canada's busiest harbor means diners at Miku are treated to spectacular views alongside their oyster shooters and miso-baked sablefish." Full review
The Infatuation The Infatuation
"Miku was the first to do aburi-style sushi in Vancouver, and while you’ll find a lot of other places using the technique around the city, this is where it all started and where you should be eating it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Not only does Miku have some of the best sushi in Vancouver, but it also prides itself on its sustainability"
Vancouver Travel Guide
November 11, 2021
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Bib Gourmand
"The menu proudly indicates when the selection is Ocean Wise-approved. This is a kitchen that deliciously fuses elements of French and Italian cuisine into the well-known Japanese canon." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"The restaurant that introduced flame-seared aburi and pressed oshi sushi to Canada, Miku makes its own sake to pair with the Aburi Prime platter of nine rice bites topped with everything..."
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Check out Miku for some amazing aburi-style sushi with a view of the waterfront"
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National Geographic National Geographic
"For a fancy night out, I head out to Miku in Coal Harbour for amazing aburi-style (lightly charred) sushi and sashimi"
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National Geographic National Geographic
"Overlooking the waterfront, this is the city's go-to for top-notch aburi-style sushi, a method that involves briefly flame-searing the fish to bring out new flavours and textures. There..."
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