Irasshaimase! | いらっしゃいませ！Located in the vibrant neighborhood of Yaletown, Minami Restaurant delivers one of the most unique and innovative dining experiences to Vancouver. Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of sister restaurant Miku, introducing the Aburi style or flame seared technique to Vancouver’s thriving sushi scene in 2008.
From the kitchen, seasonal and regional ingredients as well as Ocean Wise seafood options are integrated into dishes to reflect the diversity of responsible food choices. Japan-Euro influenced desserts created in house by our pastry team creates the perfect ending to the culinary experience.
THE TASTE OF MINAMI
Let us guide your dining experience! Minami’s chef’s tasting menu features the best of our Aburi cuisine. Crafted with seasonal ingredients showcasing a fusion of Japanese flavours and Pacific Northwest influence, each dish highlights the artistry of Minami’s culinary team, creating a memorable Aburi experience.
Available for dinner only.
CREATIVE COCKTAILS
Elevate your Minami Experience with our latest cocktails. From vibrant and floral blends, such as our Minami Martini to bold, spirit-forward mixes like our Negroni Patootie.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Our Blue Wave private dining room is perfect for intimate gatherings offering a unique ambience to your dining experience.
ABOUT MINAMI
Literally translated, Aburi means “flame-seared”, but as a company philosophy, this word encompasses a more profound image of innovation and change. When flame is applied to sushi, the heat changes the sushi’s flavour to create something new and exciting.
Our sushi chefs understand that the key to perfecting Aburi sushi is to balance each component’s texture and coordinate their flavours so that they come together to create the perfect bite.
Aburi sushi is the innovation of flame searing the seafood in order to create new textures while enhancing its natural flavours. At Minami, we have taken Aburi to the next level by adding our own signature twist to this innovative style of cuisine.