This is my second year visiting Miku and tasting their CA$180 Kaiseki menu. Unfortunately, the quality decreased from last year. Kind of disappointed.
My family was here last winter. We tried both CA$135 and CA$180 tasting menu. We were very impressed with the Aburi (flame seared) sushi in the more expensive option. The sushi taste was bold but original and creative. We definitely wanted to try that again so this time we all booked the CA$180 Kaiseki.
Then guess the surprise we got when the sushi course was delivered. It's not Aburi. They were high quality for sure but not their signature Aburi. This is their most expensive tasting menu then how come the signature dish was not included?
General speaking, the tasting menu design was good. Sashimi, duck, fresh mushrooms and wagyu steak are all extraordinary. The texture, flavor and execution were top notch.
The service was great excellent too. Meanwhile, comparing with last year it felt a little bit rushed.
Unfortunately, comparing with last year, the food, execution and service felt downgraded.
Jerry’s Adventure
-
January 01, 2026
We had a subpar dining experience at Miku from mediocre service and food that only had the stunning oceanfront views as its saving grace. We have came here as part of our Vancouver vacation stops recommended by a local friend and left with mixed feelings. We have ordered appetizers, drinks, and sushi. Only the appetizer items arrived in a reasonable timeframe whereas we experienced 30+ minutes wait on other dishes and beverages.
“The Wagyu carpaccio was delicious and melt in your mouth. The shrimp tempura were also crisp on the outside and juicy and meaty on the inside.”
Being a high-end, high-volume restaurant, as diners we expected a more efficient operations but was only told the kitchen was under-staffed. Frankly, this was also the experience of all other guests seating around the same area as us after seeing everyone waiting for their food with only beverages on their table for thirty-plus minutes. We gave sufficient benefit of doubt given its a busy night, but in no sushi establishment we have ever been served sushi in a unenjoyable, near-freezing temperature where the rice was far from working in harmony with the fish in a lukewarm state, but close to supermarket-grade sushi. It was a waste of fresh ingredients (we appreciated it) and potentially due to the plate waited too long to be served after chefs finished making them. The temperature took away our opportunity to enjoy the aburi sushi specialty. Our attempt to order more sushi (merely 3 pcs) was faced with even more backlogs and wait of more than twenty minutes. Plus it was another twenty minutes to get a check. We are sure that under regular circumstances, guests enjoys dining at Miku but this was not one of the instance. For a highly-rated restaurant, there should be more accountability on operations and care for the food than what we have experienced and restaurant.
Wee Khim Lee
-
November 28, 2025
Came here to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner while in Vancouver. Read good reviews about this place, which was a short walk from our hotel in downtown, and decided to give it a try. It is absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants we’ve been to in North America. And the price point is hard to beat. We decided the fixed menu might be a little too much and ordered a la carte instead - we had just enough food and reordered some of the dishes we really liked. Appetizers of aburi oysters, soft shell crab and tofu sushi were fantastic and the entrees of sushi selection and aburi sushi were super fresh and tasty. We had sorbet and macarons for dessert. Will definitely return when in town. The reception staff was terse and told us to be done by 8 pm (our appointment was at 6 pm) but service was impeccable otherwise.
Shopshop
-
December 28, 2025
First time dining at Miku last night. We made an online reservation for 9:15 pm but were running late, so we called ahead to ask if arriving around 9:45 pm would be okay. The hostess assured us it was no problem, as last call was at 10:00 pm and desserts could be ordered later.
We arrived at 9:50 pm. The hostess saw us but took her time coming to the door, appearing visibly unhappy. She took the menus and bluntly reminded us that last call was at 10:00 pm, without a smile or welcoming tone. I explained that I had called earlier to confirm we would be okay arriving late. She looked directly at me and said, “I know—I’m just telling you,” in a very rude and unprofessional manner. I assume she was the same person I spoke with on the phone.
She seated us at a small table in the middle of the restaurant. I didn’t feel comfortable asking her to change tables, even though we were hoping for a window seat with a view of the Five Sails. Thankfully, our waiter was excellent and kindly helped us move to a better table.
Given that Miku is not an inexpensive restaurant, the lack of courtesy from the hostess was disappointing. A warmer, more welcoming first impression would greatly improve the overall dining experience.
*Food was ok but not amazing
Johnson
-
December 07, 2025
Started with the Ebi Fritters, which melted in your mouth. The sauce on them was creamy but not overwhelming. The Oshi Sampler is a must since Miku is known for their pressed sushi. Each one had a unique texture and flavor profile and all of them were delicious. The Sashimi Platter was amazing, but I was unable to catch exactly which fish was which even though I asked two different employees. I do remember they said one of the cuts was flown straight from Japan. The platter also came with a tasty tuna and salmon poke bowl. The Garden Roll was unique, but honestly a pass for me unless you really want a vegetable roll.
The garnishing was good and they definitely know how to plate the food. We got lucky and were seated with views of the entire waterfront. Overall, maybe a little overrated, but it is good to splurge a little sometimes, especially since they have been shouted out by the Michelin Guide.
Our Address
200 Granville St #70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4, Canada
Claim Listing: Miku Vancouver
Please Login or Register an Account to Claim Listing
This is my second year visiting Miku and tasting their CA$180 Kaiseki menu. Unfortunately, the quality decreased from last year. Kind of disappointed. My family was here last winter. We tried both CA$135 and CA$180 tasting menu. We were very impressed with the Aburi (flame seared) sushi in the more expensive option. The sushi taste was bold but original and creative. We definitely wanted to try that again so this time we all booked the CA$180 Kaiseki. Then guess the surprise we got when the sushi course was delivered. It's not Aburi. They were high quality for sure but not their signature Aburi. This is their most expensive tasting menu then how come the signature dish was not included? General speaking, the tasting menu design was good. Sashimi, duck, fresh mushrooms and wagyu steak are all extraordinary. The texture, flavor and execution were top notch. The service was great excellent too. Meanwhile, comparing with last year it felt a little bit rushed. Unfortunately, comparing with last year, the food, execution and service felt downgraded.
We had a subpar dining experience at Miku from mediocre service and food that only had the stunning oceanfront views as its saving grace. We have came here as part of our Vancouver vacation stops recommended by a local friend and left with mixed feelings. We have ordered appetizers, drinks, and sushi. Only the appetizer items arrived in a reasonable timeframe whereas we experienced 30+ minutes wait on other dishes and beverages. “The Wagyu carpaccio was delicious and melt in your mouth. The shrimp tempura were also crisp on the outside and juicy and meaty on the inside.” Being a high-end, high-volume restaurant, as diners we expected a more efficient operations but was only told the kitchen was under-staffed. Frankly, this was also the experience of all other guests seating around the same area as us after seeing everyone waiting for their food with only beverages on their table for thirty-plus minutes. We gave sufficient benefit of doubt given its a busy night, but in no sushi establishment we have ever been served sushi in a unenjoyable, near-freezing temperature where the rice was far from working in harmony with the fish in a lukewarm state, but close to supermarket-grade sushi. It was a waste of fresh ingredients (we appreciated it) and potentially due to the plate waited too long to be served after chefs finished making them. The temperature took away our opportunity to enjoy the aburi sushi specialty. Our attempt to order more sushi (merely 3 pcs) was faced with even more backlogs and wait of more than twenty minutes. Plus it was another twenty minutes to get a check. We are sure that under regular circumstances, guests enjoys dining at Miku but this was not one of the instance. For a highly-rated restaurant, there should be more accountability on operations and care for the food than what we have experienced and restaurant.
Came here to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner while in Vancouver. Read good reviews about this place, which was a short walk from our hotel in downtown, and decided to give it a try. It is absolutely one of the best Japanese restaurants we’ve been to in North America. And the price point is hard to beat. We decided the fixed menu might be a little too much and ordered a la carte instead - we had just enough food and reordered some of the dishes we really liked. Appetizers of aburi oysters, soft shell crab and tofu sushi were fantastic and the entrees of sushi selection and aburi sushi were super fresh and tasty. We had sorbet and macarons for dessert. Will definitely return when in town. The reception staff was terse and told us to be done by 8 pm (our appointment was at 6 pm) but service was impeccable otherwise.
First time dining at Miku last night. We made an online reservation for 9:15 pm but were running late, so we called ahead to ask if arriving around 9:45 pm would be okay. The hostess assured us it was no problem, as last call was at 10:00 pm and desserts could be ordered later. We arrived at 9:50 pm. The hostess saw us but took her time coming to the door, appearing visibly unhappy. She took the menus and bluntly reminded us that last call was at 10:00 pm, without a smile or welcoming tone. I explained that I had called earlier to confirm we would be okay arriving late. She looked directly at me and said, “I know—I’m just telling you,” in a very rude and unprofessional manner. I assume she was the same person I spoke with on the phone. She seated us at a small table in the middle of the restaurant. I didn’t feel comfortable asking her to change tables, even though we were hoping for a window seat with a view of the Five Sails. Thankfully, our waiter was excellent and kindly helped us move to a better table. Given that Miku is not an inexpensive restaurant, the lack of courtesy from the hostess was disappointing. A warmer, more welcoming first impression would greatly improve the overall dining experience. *Food was ok but not amazing
Started with the Ebi Fritters, which melted in your mouth. The sauce on them was creamy but not overwhelming. The Oshi Sampler is a must since Miku is known for their pressed sushi. Each one had a unique texture and flavor profile and all of them were delicious. The Sashimi Platter was amazing, but I was unable to catch exactly which fish was which even though I asked two different employees. I do remember they said one of the cuts was flown straight from Japan. The platter also came with a tasty tuna and salmon poke bowl. The Garden Roll was unique, but honestly a pass for me unless you really want a vegetable roll. The garnishing was good and they definitely know how to plate the food. We got lucky and were seated with views of the entire waterfront. Overall, maybe a little overrated, but it is good to splurge a little sometimes, especially since they have been shouted out by the Michelin Guide.