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Minami Restaurant
Aburi flame-seared sushiYaletownAburiAburi Restaurants CanadaJapanese-owned
The refined Yaletown sibling to Miku, Minami Restaurant shares the Japanese ownership of Seigo Nakamura's Aburi Restaurants Canada and delivers elegant Aburi flame-seared sushi alongside seasonal Japanese-West Coast cuisine in a contemporary Yaletown setting.
- Price
- ¥¥¥
- Area
- Yaletown
- Chef
- Alan Ferrer
- Owner
- Seigo Nakamura
Plate № 18
About
Minami Restaurant brings the Aburi Restaurants Canada experience to Yaletown with a more intimate, elegant character than its flagship sibling Miku. Founded by Miyazaki-born Seigo Nakamura, Minami's menu centres on Aburi flame-seared sushi and a seasonal Japanese-inspired approach to West Coast ingredients. The restaurant holds 4.7 stars from over 3,500 OpenTable diners and has been recognised by OpenTable as one of Canada's top restaurants. Chef Alan Ferrer leads the executive kitchen. The Yaletown room features booth seating, bar seating, a garden terrace, and a private Blue Wave dining room for events. The spring-summer Shokai tasting menu—featuring A5 Iwate wagyu and Hokkaido scallops—is among Vancouver's most admired tasting menus.
Neighborhood & visiting
Minami Restaurant sits in Yaletown, one of Vancouver's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused sushi counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional sushi restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Elegant Yaletown expression of Aburi sushi from the Japanese-owned team behind Miku
- Shokai tasting menu with A5 Iwate wagyu and Hokkaido scallops is among Vancouver's finest
- 4.7 OpenTable rating from 3,500+ diners—consistent excellence in the heart of Yaletown
- Garden terrace, private dining room, and intimate booths offer a range of settings for any occasion
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Frequently asked
About Minami Restaurant
- Is Minami Restaurant an authentic aburi flame-seared sushi restaurant in Vancouver?
- Yes — Minami Restaurant is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for aburi flame-seared sushi in Vancouver: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused sushi format.
- Where is Minami Restaurant located?
- Minami Restaurant is located at 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9, Canada, Vancouver, Canada in the Yaletown neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Minami Restaurant?
- Minami Restaurant accepts reservations online. For an authentic sushi experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Minami Restaurant?
- Minami Restaurant sits in the ¥¥¥ price range — typical for aburi flame-seared sushi of this format in Vancouver.
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