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Minami Shokai Course - Minami Restaurant, Vancouver, BC

Minami Restaurant

4.6
4.6
3034 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
9:00 p.m.
Booked 89 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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 3,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

    Most Booked

  • Vancouver

    Japanese

  • Vancouver

    Most Booked

3,034 Reviews

  1. David

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Not bad. Overall good but nothing fantastic. Friendly staff.

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  2. RenaudCParadis

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    One of my favourite places. The food is always excellent, with such a beautiful presentation. Good sake list.

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  3. Gabby

    Minneapolis

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice place, excellent food. Could provide more details/information about food choices and recommendations.

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  4. TheJuice

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was fantastic! The food is always unique and fresh. I highly recommend giving it a try. In a city that has so many sushi restaurants, Minami is a stand out. Great ambiance in the restaurant or the back terrace.

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  5. Pivoine

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food and the ambiance was everything I hoped for. I was seating at the bar and the barman/server seemed very impatient not just with me but everyone who was asking him to explain the menu. The rest of the staff was very nice.

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  6. kk821

    Vancouver

    161 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    161 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience! Food was delicious, service was really great, ambiance was quiet and relaxing, and they presented the dessert really beautifully for my boyfriend’s birthday! We had a great time, and hope to be back soon to try the menu as we were told it changes seasonally.

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  7. CindyS

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always love coming here for special occasions. My waitress was really great and the dessert for our anniversary was a nice touch! Really appreciated the extra gesture and will always come back for the delicious food

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  8. anthonyd

    Vancouver

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    First time at this restaurant. The food was very good. We were put in the back room, which was more of the party room with lot’s of bigger tables so the noise was a bit loud. Next time I would like to sit in the front, where the ambiance is nicer.

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  9. Evie

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious sushi, some of the best. Lindsay was very helpful and kind serving us and we had a wonderful time.

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  10. bigguy

    Calgary

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food once again!!! The sushi practically melts in your mouth…so delicious!!!

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  11. MYJL

    Toronto

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great service and food, but hard to have a conversation as the servers are frequently interrupting you.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was amazing and suggested the best menu items to try. She also surprised me with an anniversary dessert after I told her I was celebrating but my husband was out of town lol

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  13. CoryH

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, highly recommend the tasting menu. Would recommend!

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  14. IgorK

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an absolutely fabulous place! Had some business colleagues in from out of town who wanted to experience something unique and did Minami ever deliver! Food was exceptional, service was first class, couldn't ask for better.

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  15. GlennM

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The sushi we had wasn’t bad. It was different from what I usually eat and wasn’t my favorite. We had nigiri sushi that was very good. Service and ambiance were great.

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  16. Audreys

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    All good ! And remember my birthday 🎂 wish . Give a surprise sweet ! If the dining table more space apart with the other table . Will be nicer !!!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The food was very good, but despite the reservation, we had to wait more than 10 min to be seated. Food arrived before the drinks. The service has a great opportunity for improvement.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food. Great presentation and quality. Would recommend to anyone looking for real exceptional sushi.

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  19. AWWW

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My friend highly suggested this restaurant. All staff is very nice and friendly but the dishes could be better and some fly in the dining table so I did not really enjoy when I was eating. I just want to be quick to finish and leave. Please improve the hygiene.

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  20. EricS

    Saskatoon

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome as always. The food was great. Did try out the Premium Aburi Sushi which was excellent. Some further suggestions could be to have an expanded non-alcoholic drink menu, especially as more look for non-alcoholic beverages

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  21. PhilC

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best sushi in Vancouver. The unagi is the best I've had anywhere. Our server was Adin. Super friendly and gave use some great recommendations to try. Glad we took his advice

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  22. Sohrab

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very tasty sushi. Beautiful presentation. A bit expensive.

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  23. EvanM

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, knowledgeable staff for wine and food parings. Will be back

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  24. Ra11

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience at Minami was absolutely amazing. Our server Adrianne was incredibly hospitable, kind and professional. The food was also fantastic! We will definitely come back.

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  25. Denyip

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Memorable dining experience. Would not hesitate to go back. Food execution and service were top notch.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the food was absolutely delicious. Tried the squid small plate for the first time and it was perfect, 10/10 would go back just for that dish. We went out with a friend who was visiting Vancouver for the first time, so obviously had to grab the oshi sampler. Although salmon was our favorite, everything was exceptional. 

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  27. Jason

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went back to have the Salmon Oshi again, undoubtedly the best sushi restaurant in Vancouver for that experience. The service was excellent, very kind and knowledgeable staff with great recommendations.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Could have added few vegetarian Rolls. The appetizers were nice and we enjoyed them!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food , great local wines, central location, friendly staff

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Good services but too noisy for anniversary dinner

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  31. ming362

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience1
    Not the standard we expected, has definitely gone down from before. Food is same great stuff, but service was inattentive and sloppy. needed to repeatedly ask staff to clear used plates from our table, and our waiter seemed to have disappeared for some time, leaving us waiting for our wine. Overall disappointing considering how much it costs.

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  32. Reviewer243

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We got the sashimi. It was extremely fresh, and was delicious, however was not nearly enough food for one person. So for the price, I wouldn’t say it was worth it as there are other places that give better quantity for the same freshness of fish.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had an incredible meal. Everything was fantastic. Highly recommend Minami!

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  34. NikkiB

    Orange County

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Sushi and Japanese meal ever! A must visit restaurant!

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  35. Anonymous

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    One of our favourite Japanese restaurants in town. It never disappoints! :)

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  36. KatherineM

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We were seated outside on the patio and it was lovely. Also, the food was delicious.

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  37. MeiE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come here every time we visit Vancouver . The food is exceptional and service is great. Lindsay who was our waitress this last time was a great host and made spot on , delicious recommendations from the menu! All in all was a superb dinner !!

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  38. Nicky

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Anuri oshi sushi pariticulary the salmon and Ebi Luca up to its reputation. The menu however is limited.

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  39. KerriE

    Vancouver

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience3
    The hostess was not welcoming and the service was just ok. Server was friendly but not that effective. Dishes left on the table that should have been cleared. Did not feel value for price paid.

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  40. TylerM

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible dining experience. Can’t wait to return.

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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 3034 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
9:00 p.m.
Booked 89 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
  • 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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