Miko Sushi Vancouver
⭐ Miko Sushi is known for Chef's Choice Sashimi and Tuna & Toro.
🍣 Miko Sushi is a longtime family-run Japanese restaurant in Robson Plaza on Vancouver's bustling Robson Street, with loyal customers returning for traditional sushi and Japanese cooking for more than 35 years.
The intimate, old-school dining room puts the focus on carefully prepared fish, from chef-selected sashimi and nigiri to exceptional tuna, toro, spicy scallop and unagi, alongside udon, tempura, yakitori and other classic dishes. Guests can watch the chefs work from the sushi counter, while walls filled with photos of notable visitors, including professional hockey players, hint at Miko's decades-long place in Vancouver's dining scene. Warm personal service, a strong following of regulars and an approach that favours traditional Japanese flavours over flashy fusion have helped this small Robson Street restaurant endure in one of the city's most competitive sushi neighbourhoods.
🍽️ Miko Sushi Menu
🥟 Appetizers
A wide selection of classic Japanese small plates featuring fresh seafood, tofu, vegetables and traditional preparations.
Fresh Oyster Half Shell
Freshly shucked oyster served chilled on the half shell. Minimum order of two pieces. Seasonal.
Kazunoko Konbu
Herring roe layered over seasoned kelp for a distinctive salty, crunchy bite. Seasonal.
Asari Butter
B.C. clams sautéed in butter for a rich, savoury appetizer.
Asari Sakamushi
B.C. clams gently steamed with sake for a delicate, aromatic finish.
Shiitake Butter
Japanese shiitake mushrooms sautéed with butter until tender and aromatic.
Yu-Tofu
Warm tofu hot pot served with mixed vegetables.
Hiyayakko
Chilled tofu topped with bonito flakes.
Edamame
Steamed young soybeans lightly seasoned with salt.
Ohitashi
Spinach topped with bonito flakes and served with special soy sauce.
Goma Ae
Spinach dressed with rich sesame sauce.
Kimpira
Burdock root prepared with sweet and savoury seasoning.
Ginnan
Ginkgo nuts deep-fried until lightly crisp with a delicate, earthy flavour.
Gyoza
Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned pork and vegetables.
Maguro Natto
Fresh tuna combined with fermented soybeans for a traditional umami-rich pairing.
Ika Natto
Squid paired with fermented soybeans for a distinctly savoury combination.
Shiokara
Salted and marinated squid with an intensely savoury flavour.
Yamakake
Fresh tuna topped with silky grated mountain yam.
Yamaimo Tanzaku
Thinly sliced mountain yam with a crisp, refreshing texture.
🍢 Robata Grill & Karaage
Grilled and deep-fried Japanese specialties featuring seafood, chicken, vegetables and traditional preparations.
Ika Karaage
Squid deep-fried until crisp and golden.
Tori Karaage
Six chicken wings deep-fried until crisp and savoury.
Soft Shell Crab Karaage
Soft shell crab deep-fried until crisp.
Karei Karaage
Sole deep-fried for a crisp exterior and tender, flaky centre.
Shirauo Karaage
Small white fish deep-fried until light and crunchy.
Wakasagi Karaage
Delicate lake smelt deep-fried until crisp.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu served warm and topped with bonito flakes.
Spicy Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried tofu served with a spicy sauce.
Age Nasu
Deep-fried eggplant topped with bonito flakes.
Yakitori
Skewered chicken grilled until smoky and savoury.
Teba Shioyaki
Chicken wings grilled and seasoned simply with salt.
Sunagimo Shioyaki / Butter
Chicken gizzards prepared grilled with salt or sautéed with butter.
Liver
Chicken liver grilled for a smoky, savoury finish.
Ika Maruyaki
Whole squid grilled until tender and lightly smoky.
Gindara Saikyo
Black cod prepared with sweet Saikyo miso and grilled.
Shishamo
Whole Japanese ocean smelt grilled until lightly crisp.
Salmon Kama Shioyaki
Salmon collar grilled with salt for a rich, savoury flavour.
Hamachi Kama Shioyaki
Yellowtail collar grilled until tender and savoury.
Saba Shioyaki
Norwegian mackerel grilled until rich and flavourful.
Samma Shioyaki
Pike mackerel grilled for a bold, savoury flavour.
Gyutan Shioyaki
Beef tongue grilled with salt.
Mirugai Shioyaki
Geoduck grilled until tender while retaining its naturally crisp texture.
Yaki-Shiitake
Japanese shiitake mushrooms grilled until tender and aromatic.
Yaki Nasu
Grilled eggplant topped with bonito flakes.
Salmon Skin
Salmon skin grilled until crisp and served appetizer-style.
🍲 Soups
Traditional Japanese soups ranging from classic miso to clam and mushroom variations and delicate steamed egg custard.
Miso Soup
Classic Japanese miso soup.
Asari Miso Soup
Miso soup served with B.C. clams.
Nameko Miso Soup
Miso soup with Japanese nameko mushrooms.
Chawan Mushi
Delicate Japanese steamed egg custard prepared with seafood.
🥗 Sunomono
Refreshing seafood and seaweed dishes served with vinegar or ponzu for a light, tangy accompaniment.
Seaweed Salad
A refreshing Japanese-style seaweed salad.
Ebi-Su
Shrimp served in a light Japanese vinegar dressing.
Wakame-Su
Thin kelp seaweed served with Japanese vinegar dressing.
Tako-Su
Octopus served in a light Japanese vinegar dressing.
Kani-Su
Crab served in a light Japanese vinegar dressing.
Mozuku-Su
Fine seaweed served in house-made vinegar.
Mixed Sunomono
Shrimp, octopus and crab served together sunomono-style.
Mirugai Ponzu
Geoduck served with citrusy ponzu sauce.
Tako Ponzu
Octopus served with citrusy ponzu sauce.
🍤 Tempura
Seafood and vegetables lightly battered and fried until crisp, available individually or in assorted combinations.
Appetizer Tempura (5 Pcs)
Two prawn tempura and three pieces of vegetable tempura.
Assorted Tempura (10 Pcs)
Four prawn tempura and six pieces of vegetable tempura.
Prawn Tempura
Crispy battered prawns, available as a six-piece full order or half order.
Vegetable Tempura
Assorted vegetables lightly battered and fried until crisp, available in five or ten pieces.
Imo Tempura
Yam lightly battered and fried until crisp, available in five or ten pieces.
🍱 Teriyaki
Classic Japanese teriyaki dishes served with bean sprouts and a choice of chicken, beef or salmon.
Tori Teriyaki
Boneless chicken prepared with teriyaki sauce and bean sprouts.
Beef Teriyaki
Thinly sliced beef prepared with teriyaki sauce and bean sprouts.
Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon prepared with teriyaki sauce and bean sprouts.
🍣 Sashimi
Freshly sliced sashimi featuring classic seafood selections, premium cuts and chef-curated assortments.
Chef’s Choice Sashimi (16 Pcs)
An omakase-style assortment featuring eight different kinds of fish selected by the chef.
Special Assorted Sashimi (15 Pcs)
A deluxe fifteen-piece assortment of fresh sashimi.
Assorted Sashimi (12 Pcs) ⭐️
A twelve-piece assortment of fresh sashimi and a customer favourite.
Assorted Sashimi (7 Pcs)
A seven-piece assortment of fresh sashimi.
Tuna Sashimi (8 Pcs)
Fresh local albacore tuna sashimi.
Salmon Sashimi (8 Pcs)
Fresh local sockeye salmon sashimi.
Salmon Toro Sashimi (8 Pcs)
Rich, buttery sockeye salmon belly sashimi.
Tuna & Salmon Sashimi (8 Pcs)
Four pieces of local albacore tuna and four pieces of sockeye salmon.
Red Tuna Sashimi
Deep-red bigeye tuna sashimi with a rich flavour.
Spicy Tuna
Chopped tuna with spicy sauce, green onion and tobiko.
Maguro Ae
Sliced tuna tossed with a tangy house-made dressing.
Tuna Tataki
Lightly seared local albacore tuna served with citrusy ponzu.
Usuzukuri Hirame
Thinly sliced flounder served with ponzu.
Beef Sashimi
Lightly seared beef sliced and served chilled.
Lobster Sashimi
Fresh lobster prepared sashimi-style. Advance order required.
🍥 Nigiri Sushi
Classic nigiri served by the piece, featuring local seafood and premium Japanese selections.
Tamago
House-made Japanese omelette prepared with free-range egg and served over seasoned sushi rice.
Inari
Seasoned deep-fried tofu pocket filled with sushi rice.
Local Tuna
Fresh local albacore tuna served over seasoned sushi rice.
Hokkigai
Nova Scotia surf clam served over seasoned sushi rice.
Ebi
Cooked prawn served over seasoned sushi rice.
Saba
Mackerel served over seasoned sushi rice.
Tako
Tender octopus served over seasoned sushi rice.
Ika
Squid served over seasoned sushi rice.
Masago
Smelt roe served with seasoned sushi rice.
Salmon
Local sockeye salmon served over seasoned sushi rice.
Katsuo
Skipjack tuna served over seasoned sushi rice.
Masago with Quail Egg
Smelt roe topped with creamy quail egg.
Tobiko
Flying fish roe with a delicate pop and crunch.
Salmon Toro
Rich sockeye salmon belly served over seasoned sushi rice.
Tobiko with Quail Egg
Flying fish roe topped with creamy quail egg.
Red Tuna
Deep-red bigeye tuna served over seasoned sushi rice.
Aji
Japanese Spanish mackerel served over seasoned sushi rice.
Local Toro
Rich local albacore tuna belly served over seasoned sushi rice.
Hotate
Sweet scallop served over seasoned sushi rice.
Special Scallop
Chopped scallop mixed with roe and mayo.
Spicy Scallop
Chopped scallop with roe, green onion, mayo and spicy sauce.
Ikura with Quail Egg
Salmon roe topped with creamy quail egg.
Hamachi
Japanese yellowtail served over seasoned sushi rice.
Hirame
Japanese flounder served over seasoned sushi rice.
Kanpachi
Japanese amberjack served over seasoned sushi rice.
Komochi Kombu
Herring roe layered over kelp and served sushi-style.
Unagi
Barbecued freshwater eel served over seasoned sushi rice.
Amaebi
Raw spot prawn served as nigiri with fried prawn heads. Minimum order of two pieces.
Hon-Maguro
Premium bluefin tuna served over seasoned sushi rice.
Hamachi Toro
Rich Japanese yellowtail belly served over seasoned sushi rice.
Kanpachi Toro
Rich Japanese amberjack belly served over seasoned sushi rice.
Anago
Tender saltwater eel served over seasoned sushi rice.
Uni
Creamy sea urchin roe served with seasoned sushi rice.
Mirugai
Geoduck clam with a naturally crisp texture.
Hon-Toro
Premium bluefin tuna belly served over seasoned sushi rice.
🍣 Maki & Temaki
Classic sushi rolls and hand cones made fresh to order with seafood, vegetables and traditional Japanese fillings.
Tekka
Fresh tuna wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Tekka & Avocado
Fresh tuna and creamy avocado wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Kappa
Crisp cucumber wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Natto
Fermented Japanese soybeans wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Umeshiso
Japanese pickled plum and fragrant shiso leaf wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Avocado
Creamy avocado wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Salmon
Local sockeye salmon wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Salmon & Avocado
Sockeye salmon paired with creamy avocado.
Vegetable
Cucumber, daikon, avocado, lettuce, asparagus and carrot wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Yam & Avocado
Crispy yam tempura paired with creamy avocado.
Negitoro
Chopped tuna belly and green onion wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
California
Crab, avocado and cucumber with creamy mayo.
Real Crab California
California-style roll prepared with real crab meat, avocado, cucumber and mayo.
Dynamite
Prawn tempura with tobiko, asparagus and mayo.
B.C. Roll
Barbecued salmon skin, tobiko, Japanese sprouts and cucumber.
Smoked Salmon with Asparagus
Smoked salmon paired with crisp asparagus.
Hot Spicy Scallop
Scallop with roe, spicy sauce and creamy mayo.
Special Scallop
Sweet scallop mixed with roe and creamy mayo.
Spider Roll
Deep-fried soft shell crab with creamy mayo.
Spicy Tuna
Chopped tuna, tobiko and green onion with spicy sauce.
Red Dragon
Dynamite roll topped with salmon and avocado.
Unagi
Barbecued freshwater eel wrapped with seasoned sushi rice.
Futomaki
Thick sushi roll filled with tamago, kanpyo, shiitake mushroom, shrimp powder and cucumber.
Nama Futomaki
Thick sushi roll filled with a variety of salmon, tuna and red tuna.
House Special Big Roll
Large California-style roll topped with fresh salmon, tuna and additional ingredients.
Rainbow Roll
A choice of centre roll wrapped with assorted thinly sliced fish and avocado.
Caterpillar Roll
Unagi roll topped with sliced avocado.
Dragon Roll
California roll topped with barbecued eel and sliced avocado.
🍱 Sushi & Roll Combos
Assorted nigiri and maki combinations featuring chef-selected seafood and popular classic rolls.
Super Special Assorted Sushi
Nine pieces of nigiri accompanied by six pieces of assorted maki.
Special Assorted Sushi
Eight pieces of nigiri accompanied by six pieces of assorted hosomaki.
Assorted Sushi
Seven pieces of nigiri accompanied by six pieces of assorted hosomaki.
Combination Rolls No. 1
California roll, B.C. roll and Dynamite roll.
Combination Rolls No. 2
Tekka, kappa and salmon rolls.
Tuna & Salmon Combo
Three pieces of tuna, three pieces of salmon, three pieces of tekka maki and three pieces of salmon maki.
Miko Combination No. 1
Tuna, salmon, ebi and masago nigiri accompanied by a negitoro cone and California cone.
Miko Combination No. 2
Tuna, salmon, ebi and masago nigiri accompanied by tuna roll and California roll.
🍚 Chirashi & Sushi Don
Fresh sashimi and seafood arranged over seasoned sushi rice for a hearty sushi-style bowl.
Special Chirashi Sushi
A special assortment of sashimi arranged over seasoned sushi rice.
Chirashi Sushi
Assorted sashimi arranged over seasoned sushi rice.
Tuna & Salmon Don
Fresh tuna and salmon served over seasoned sushi rice.
Tekka Don
Fresh local albacore tuna served over seasoned sushi rice.
🍜 Udon & Soba
Traditional Japanese noodle dishes served hot or chilled, with seafood, chicken, beef, tempura and classic accompaniments.
Nabeyaki Udon
Hearty hot pot udon served with assorted toppings.
Sukiyaki Udon
House-specialty udon noodles prepared hot pot-style.
Tempura Udon
Warm udon noodle soup accompanied by crispy tempura.
Beef Udon
Thick udon noodles with tender beef in savoury broth.
Chicken Udon
Thick udon noodles with chicken in hot broth.
Zaru Soba
Chilled buckwheat noodles served with dipping sauce.
Ten Zaru
Chilled soba noodles accompanied by crispy tempura.
Kake Soba
Warm buckwheat noodles served in a light savoury broth.
Tempura Soba
Warm soba noodle soup accompanied by crispy tempura.
🍱 Rice Bowls & Ochazuke
Traditional Japanese rice dishes ranging from hearty eel and tempura bowls to soothing rice finished with hot tea broth.
Una Ju
Barbecued eel layered over steamed rice and served with miso soup, goma ae and Japanese pickles.
Ten-Ju
Tempura prawns and vegetables served over rice with miso soup, goma ae and Japanese pickles.
Ebi Ten-Ju
Tempura prawns served over rice with miso soup, goma ae and Japanese pickles.
Ume Chazuke
Steamed rice topped with tangy pickled plum and finished with hot tea broth.
Tarako Chazuke
Steamed rice topped with salted cod roe and finished with hot tea broth.
Sake Chazuke
Steamed rice topped with salmon and finished with hot tea broth.
Oyako Chazuke
Steamed rice topped with salmon and ikura, then finished with hot tea broth.
➕ Side Dishes
Simple Japanese accompaniments including salad, rice, pickles and traditional rice balls.
Green Salad
Fresh green salad served with house-made ginger dressing.
Rice
Steamed rice served on the side.
Tsukemono
Assorted Japanese pickles.
Onigiri
Traditional Japanese rice ball with a choice of salmon, pickled plum, bonito or salted cod roe.
Yaki Onigiri
Plain Japanese rice ball grilled until lightly crisp.
🍨 Desserts
Simple Japanese-inspired sweets and creamy frozen treats to finish your meal.
Green Tea Ice Cream
Creamy matcha ice cream with smooth, earthy green tea flavour.
Green Tea Ice Cream with Ogura
Matcha ice cream paired with sweet red bean.
Tartufo Ice Cream
Chocolate hazelnut and Italian cream tartufo ice cream.
⭐ Miko Sushi Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Chef's Choice Sashimi
A showcase of Miko's strongest asset, with assorted cuts selected by the chef and repeatedly praised for exceptional freshness and fish quality.
Tuna & Toro
Tuna is a particular standout, with customers singling out maguro, toro, bluefin tuna belly and other cuts across the sashimi and nigiri selections.
Spicy Tuna Sashimi
A longtime customer favourite that has earned repeat praise for its fresh tuna and distinctive preparation.
Spicy Scallop Nigiri
One of the restaurant's particularly well-loved nigiri choices, praised for the quality and flavour of the scallop.
Unagi
Freshwater eel is a recurring favourite in both nigiri and rolls, with customers praising its tender texture and flame-broiled preparation.
Chirashi Sushi
Assorted fresh fish served over seasoned sushi rice makes the chirashi a popular choice for diners who want to sample a variety of Miko's seafood.
Nabeyaki Udon
A comforting hot noodle dish with a loyal following, particularly popular alongside the restaurant's extensive sushi and sashimi selection.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Traditional Japanese Sushi Restaurant
Miko focuses on classic Japanese sushi, sashimi, nigiri, noodles and cooked dishes rather than building its identity around elaborate fusion rolls.
Family-Run Restaurant
The intimate, family-operated setting is a major part of Miko's character, with longtime customers describing personal service and familiar faces across many years of visits.
Sushi Counter
Counter seating gives diners a front-row view of the chefs preparing sushi and sashimi by hand.
Small & Cozy
The compact dining room has an old-school Japanese feel and relatively limited seating, creating a much more intimate experience than a large contemporary sushi restaurant.
Wall of Famous Guests
Photos covering the walls document some of the restaurant's notable visitors over the years, including professional hockey players and other recognizable guests.
Extensive Japanese Menu
Beyond sushi and sashimi, the menu explores udon, soba, tempura, yakitori, grilled fish, teriyaki and less commonly encountered traditional Japanese dishes.
Reservations Recommended
The small dining room can fill quickly, particularly at dinner, and longtime customers frequently recommend reserving a table in advance.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Robson Plaza
Miko Sushi is located in Robson Plaza at 1335 Robson Street in downtown Vancouver.
Downtown Parking
Drivers can use paid parking options in the surrounding Robson Street area, although availability and convenience can vary during busy downtown periods.
Walkable Location
The central Robson Street setting makes Miko particularly convenient for diners staying, shopping or working in downtown Vancouver.
Transit Access
The restaurant's downtown location is accessible by public transit, providing an alternative to driving and finding parking in the Robson Street area.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Robson Street
Miko Sushi sits at 1335 Robson Street, placing the restaurant directly along one of downtown Vancouver's best-known dining and shopping streets.
Robson Plaza
The restaurant is located within Robson Plaza, surrounded by the shops, restaurants and services of the busy Robson Street corridor.
West End
Miko's Robson Street location places it along the downtown-West End corridor, convenient for residents as well as visitors staying in central Vancouver.
Downtown Vancouver
The central location makes Miko an easy Japanese dining stop while exploring downtown Vancouver.
Longtime Robson Street Restaurant
Miko has been part of Vancouver's Japanese dining scene for decades, with customers describing visits stretching back more than 35 years.
📱 Ordering Options
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Dine-In
Enjoy sushi, sashimi and traditional Japanese dishes in Miko's intimate Robson Street dining room.
Sushi Counter
Bar seating lets diners watch the chefs prepare sushi and sashimi directly in front of them and can sometimes provide an option when tables are booked.
Reservations
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for dinner, as the small restaurant regularly fills its limited number of tables.
Takeout
Sushi and other Japanese dishes can be ordered for takeout for customers who prefer to enjoy their meal elsewhere.
Lunch
Miko serves lunch with sushi and Japanese meal options suited to a midday visit in downtown Vancouver.
Special Orders
Certain specialty dishes may require advance arrangements, with customers specifically reporting preordering items such as lobster sashimi.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Decades of Loyal Customers
Miko has an unusually long history of repeat business, with some customers returning for decades and introducing new generations of family and friends to the restaurant.
Fresh Fish Is the Main Attraction
Sashimi, nigiri and sushi receive the strongest praise, with freshness and careful handling of the fish recurring throughout customer feedback.
Traditional Japanese Character
Customers who have travelled or lived in Japan frequently compare Miko favourably with restaurants there, particularly appreciating its traditional approach and lack of unnecessary gimmicks.
Tuna Is a Standout
Tuna receives exceptional feedback across sashimi and nigiri, including maguro, toro, bluefin tuna belly, spicy tuna and albacore.
Warm, Personal Hospitality
The family-run service is a significant part of Miko's following, with regulars describing owners and staff who remember customers and make diners feel personally welcomed.
Small Dining Room Fills Quickly
Limited seating means tables can be difficult to secure during busy periods, making reservations worthwhile even on some weekdays.
Portion & Price Opinions Vary
While many customers consider the quality good value, others find the traditional Japanese portions relatively small or the restaurant more expensive than casual sushi alternatives.
Service Can Be Inconsistent
Most reviews describe exceptionally warm and attentive service, although a smaller number of recent customers report slow waits or less welcoming interactions.
