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Minami Shokai Course - Minami Restaurant, Vancouver, BC

Minami Restaurant

4.6
4.6
3095 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese
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Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Yaletown, Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of its sister restaurant, Miku, in delivering the innovative dining experience of Aburi cuisine to Vancouver's thriving food scene. Each piece of sushi is flame-seared using a blowtorch and binchotan (oak charcoal), resulting in sushi with a smoky aroma and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.


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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 80 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (604) 685-8080
  • Website
    http://www.minamirestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian & Pacific Islander
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Ferrer
  • Private party facilities
    We offer exclusive dining spaces and event options. For further information, kindly contact us via email: events@minamirestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Events Coordinator: (877) 744-3427
  • Location
    1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
  • Neighbourhood
    Yaletown
  • Cross Street
    Helmcken and Davie
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    We are located half a block east of the Yaletown - Roundhouse Skytrain Station on the Canada Line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,095 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Vancouver / British Columbia

    Japanese

  • Vancouver

    Japanese

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

3,095 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Great experience, I would like to explore more and trying different things, will be visiting again soon .

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the tasting menu with the Sake pairing. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to come back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dani works at the front desk and she provided great customer service. Reza is the waitress and she is fast & efficient. Both provided impeccable service! They have a great team of people. Food is excellent as usual. Been a customer for for a long time.

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  4. RandyE

    Vancouver

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Kaylee provided exceptional service and was very helpful in guiding our choice of menu items. Initially we were seated next to a very large, noisy table and the staff quickly moved us to a quiet booth when we asked for a quieter location.

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  5. ErinJ

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my son’s birthday. Food was amazing as well as the server was so kind. My son loved all dishes. Minami is the best.

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  6. MiamiMartha

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was very cold. To the point that we kept our jackets on.

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  7. TawnieO

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, terrific server. I have celiac disease, and really appreciated the care everyone took to make sure my (delicious) food was safe to eat. Highly recommend.

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  8. WillZ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic variety and quality of sushi. Loved it!

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  9. Jennifer

    Vancouver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Sashimi wasn't that fresh and a bit disappointing for the price. Mostly paying for ambience, service and plating.

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  10. Giantomato

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Excellent food, service slow. Beautiful restaurant very fresh fish.

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  11. JKling

    Vancouver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is next level! Always amazing food quality and great service.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Can’t wait to go back. The Aburi Salmon Oshi is something I dream of.

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  13. Alexia

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always. Great service food and drinks.

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  14. SlantedDoor

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    We literally saw a mouse run across the floor during our meal and brought it to their attention and they acted like it was no big deal. Food was mediocre and not worth the mouse sighting.

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  15. MattS

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    I hadn't been to Minami for a few years. The previous time was wonderful, but based on this experience, it feels like they're cheaping out. It doesn't have the feel of a higher end restaurant. Ambience is lacking, lights are too bright, seating feels like pleather... very plasticky. Sake is served in wine glasses? Food was tasty but overall experience didn't meet my or my guests expectations. I won't be back.

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  16. FoodRev

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Food is small and more expensive now! Water was contaminated so they have no tea nor coffee

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  17. Mike

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great, as was the service. It was very noisy though.

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  18. luv2eat

    Vancouver

    439 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    439 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous!! Service at the bar was super! Food was excellent !

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  19. HannahF

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Good options for vegans as well with the vegetable sushi.

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  20. Aura

    Vancouver

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time we went for lunch instead dinner. Excellent as usual!!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    We had the tasting menu, which was excellent. We got there early to have a drink at the bar, the bartender didn’t even acknowledge us and we were right in front of them. Got seated, server came over an edge minutes later to ask about our water choice. Disappeared for a bit and then finally came to ask if we wanted drinks. That was our experience with him throughout the night, just never around to ask if we wanted more drinks and no one really explained the tasting menu to us but the food was excellent. When we were done I had to go into coach check to get out umbrellas and jackets because no one was around to offer. A staff member saw me in there and never even asked if I needed help I’m a very service oriented person so I will not be returning no matter how good the food is. The experience made us feel like we got no value for our money.

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  22. SoCalFoodie

    San Diego

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It was what I thought it would be. Good, expensive, sushi.

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  23. PARIF

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience1
    Your hostesses/front desk staff does not greet or welcome guests. They wait for you to approach and speak first, which is totally different from the reception guests get from your servers. At least, this treatment has been consistent throughout the years. We requested a quiet area because one of us is hard of hearing. We were first seated in the direct centre of the dining room with booths on the one side and kitchen on the other. When we asked for another quieter table, the hostess reluctantly went to check. They sat us at a table in the back room which was quieter but directly under your multiple air vents blowing cold air from all directions. At this point, we did not want to make a fuss but we were cold throughout dinner and wore our jackets. If someone asks for specifics due to a disability, please ensure you respect their wishes. This was my daughter's 25th birthday and we specifically chose you but sadly, other than the food, it wasn't a great experience.

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  24. Sunnnyyd

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Rest fancy birthday dinner. Were able to make some gluten free accommodations

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  25. Daniel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's been four years since I last came here, and Minami restaurant's service is outstanding. It's a great experience, perfect for enjoying drinks and conversations with friends, and the food is delicious too.

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  26. MichelP

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    This place was overly staffed, buzzing like bees. We felt anxious and ununconfortable. Annoying hyper wait staff. Other patrons dressed in tshirts and dirty sweat pants. Very loud. It felt like a cafeteria.

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  27. KarenG

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Every dish was yummy & quite special. Food came quickly. Service was great. We enjoyed the meal very much and feel the cost is totally worth it.

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  28. Emily

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Although the food was delicious, unfortunately the service was not up to par. I’ve dined here several times, and chose to take some friends who were visiting from out of town. I ended up regretting taking them here. We waited 15 minutes for our reserved table to become available, no one took our drink order or introduced the menu to us. The food took forever once we ordered, and overall we didn’t feel the experience was worth the price.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible experience! Atmosphere/service fantastic and the food sooooo yummy!!

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  30. VIslander

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    If it wasn't for the noise I would rate this five stars. The food is outstanding and the service is accommodating yet not intrusive. But why on earth do they need to play the music so loud that with all the chatter in the room trying to overcome the music it's next to impossible to have a conversation at the table except with the person sitting right next to you.

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  31. VaridaV

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Ordered the chef’s tasting menu, the food came out so slow, dinner was 3 hours long, waitress apologized said they didn’t work out the menu time??

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  32. BrandonS

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed Minami. We had been to Miku many times and had the opportunity to try Minami. It’s every bit as good and has some unique offerings. Highly recommended!

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  33. DeDe

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food was excellent as always .... server was fantastic - thank you

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  34. Foodies

    Vancouver

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant! Had a great birthday meal supper with my husband.

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  35. courtneyT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Sushi was outstanding. Unique cocktails. Great place to take and impress your clients.

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  36. zzzkid

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Sushi was very good. Octopus was amazing, might shred the roof of your mouth though with the breading. Beef carpaccio was one of the best plates of the night, I’ve never had it that way so it was nice to see and taste. The trio was also top tier and very inventive. All dishes had amazing wares and presentation was beautiful. Service was great and knowledgeable. Not overly decorative but very clean and sleek space. Noise level is that of a normal restaurant, we saw parents with infants and noise level did not seem to disturb the infants. Parking is like anywhere in Vancouver, find a spot if you’re lucky and pay to park. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The food was great! The Oshi sushi is always a must!!

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  38. allisonC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at Minami is thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented and the sushi is sublime . It is a wonderful place to experience Japanese cuisine. You pay dearly for it, but it is well worth the price .

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  39. Teri

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent high quality choices. Great wine list for glass and bottles.

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  40. PaulM

    Vancouver

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Loved the special chef menu option. Pricey but a great experience.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Minami Restaurant using the Order Online button. Minami Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

Minami Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 3095 OpenTable diners.

Minami Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Minami Restaurant

1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Helmcken and Davie
  • Neighbourhood
    Yaletown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    We are located half a block east of the Yaletown - Roundhouse Skytrain Station on the Canada Line.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian & Pacific Islander
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Ferrer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.minamirestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (604) 685-8080
  • Private party facilities
    We offer exclusive dining spaces and event options. For further information, kindly contact us via email: events@minamirestaurant.com
  • Private party contact
    Events Coordinator: (877) 744-3427

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