MINAMI MENU

🎌 Minami in Vancouver’s Yaletown offers an elegant dining experience featuring signature Aburi (flame-seared) sushi, creative Japanese entrées, and artful desserts. Known for its Salmon Aburi Oshi, Champagne Roll, and chef-curated “Taste of Minami” menu, the restaurant combines Japanese flavors with Pacific Northwest influences. Located on Mainland Street near the Yaletown–Roundhouse SkyTrain, Minami is a top destination for sushi lovers and those seeking refined Japanese dining in downtown Vancouver.

Minami menu in Vancouver:

🍱 Minami Lunch Menu

🍚 Minami Donburi

Served with miso soup.

• Hon-Maguro Negitoro Don

  Bluefin tuna with green onion, shiso, seaweed, shiitake mushroom, and sushi rice.

• Premium Bara Chirashi Don

  Assorted fresh fish with shiso, seaweed, egg, diced cucumber, shiitake mushroom, and sushi rice.

• Chutoro-Salmon Don

  Bluefin tuna chutoro with sockeye salmon, ikura, shiso, pickled daikon, diced cucumber, and sushi rice.

• Hon-Maguro Trio Don

  Bluefin tuna akami, chutoro, and otoro with shiso, shiitake mushroom, diced cucumber, and pickled daikon over sushi rice.

• Wagyu Don

  A5 Wagyu beef with wasabi chimichurri, green onion, sous-vide egg, and steamed rice.

Make It Premium: Add confit duck breast, ebi fritter, chicken nanban, goma-ae, seasonal greens, and petite green tea opera.

🍱 Minami Zen

Served with miso soup, signature salmon oshi, 3pc nigiri, ebi fritter, and petite green tea opera.

Choice of signature dish:

• Redband Steelhead

  Saikyo miso-marinated steelhead with gomoku rice and tsukemono.

• Aburi Chicken

  Roasted seasonal vegetables with peppercorn-garlic soy and yuzu kosho.

• Aburi Butler Steak

  AAA Sterling Silver steak with roasted vegetables and wasabi chimichurri.

🍲 Lunch Entrées

Hearty lunch selections served with steamed rice and miso soup.

• Aburi BC Rockfish

  Maple miso-marinated rockfish with gomoku rice, tsukemono, and sous-vide egg.

• Kaisen Soba Peperoncino

  Hokkaido scallops, prawns, and squid with arugula, shiitake, bell peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic-soy.

• Aburi Chicken

  Grilled chicken thigh with roasted seasonal vegetables, peppercorn-garlic soy, and yuzu kosho.

• Aburi Butler Steak

  AAA Sterling Silver steak with roasted vegetables and wasabi chimichurri.

• Harvest Green Salad

  Kale, baby greens, quinoa, snap peas, heirloom gem tomatoes, and soy balsamic vinaigrette.

  Choice of protein: Crispy Tempeh, Chicken Breast, or Butler Steak.

🍣 Sushi Lunch Selection

Served with miso soup.

• Sashimi Lunch

  Chef’s daily selection of 9 pieces of sashimi.

• Premium Select

  A variety of 12 pieces including traditional nigiri, Aburi nigiri, rolls, and oshi.

• Deluxe Nigiri Set

  Chef’s premium selection of 14 pieces including traditional nigiri, Aburi nigiri, and bluefin negitoro maki.

🔥 Aburi Oshi Sushi

Pressed sushi prepared with flame-searing and signature sauces.

• Salmon Oshi

  Pressed BC wild sockeye salmon with jalapeño and Miku sauce.

• Ebi Oshi

  Pressed prawn topped with lime zest and ume sauce.

• Hotate Oshi

  Pressed Hokkaido scallop with oboro kombu, asparagus, butter ponzu, ikura, sesame, and lemon juice.

• Oshi Sampler

  A tasting of salmon oshi, ebi oshi, and hotate oshi.

🍣 Signature Sushi Rolls

• Bluefin Redwave Roll

  Bluefin tuna with rock crab, mayo, avocado, cucumber, daikon oroshi, arare, yuzu skin, and wasabi pickles.

• Champagne Roll

  Hokkaido scallop with salmon, cucumber, golden tobiko, and Miku sauce.

🥢 Small Plates

Perfect for sharing or as sides.

• Miso Soup

  Traditional miso soup with daily garnish.

• Seasonal Goma-ae

  Seasonal greens tossed in sweet sesame soy.

• Steamed Edamame

  Edamame with kosher salt.

• Spicy Steamed Edamame

  Edamame with chili-garlic tamari soy and crispy shallots.

• Brussels Sprout Chips

  Crispy Brussels sprouts seasoned with togarashi-lemon pepper salt.

  Optional: add naturally smoked hickory bacon for +$3.

• Ebi Fritters

  Tiger prawns with harissa aioli, soy balsamic reduction, Asian slaw, and chili-lime vinaigrette.

• Chicken Nanban

  Sweet and sour glazed chicken with house-made tartar sauce and pickled achara.

🍣 Nigiri & Sashimi

Available Aburi-style for a small additional charge.

Selections include:

• Iwate A5 Wagyu – Rich, buttery wagyu beef.

• Maguro (Bluefin Tuna Akami) – Lean, clean tuna flavor.

• Chutoro (Bluefin Tuna) – Medium fatty tuna with delicate richness.

• Otoro (Bluefin Tuna) – Extra fatty tuna belly, melt-in-your-mouth.

• Tai (Seabream) – Mild, clean flavor with firm texture.

• Ikura (Salmon Roe) – Briny and fresh.

• Hamachi (Yellowtail) – Buttery, slightly sweet yellowtail.

• Hotate (Hokkaido Scallop) – Sweet, creamy scallop.

• Unagi (BBQ Eel) – Smoky, caramelized freshwater eel.

• Bincho (Albacore Tuna) – Mild and tender tuna.

• Sake (Sockeye Salmon) – Rich, fresh wild salmon.

• Ebi (Prawn) – Sweet and delicate.

• Botan Ebi (BC Spot Prawn) – Sweet and buttery, seasonal.

• Uni (Sea Urchin) – Creamy, ocean-sweet delicacy.

🍣 Sushi & Sashimi Selection

• Sushi Selection

  Salmon oshi, champagne roll, akami nigiri, hamachi nigiri, and hotate nigiri.

• Premium Nigiri Selection (3pc)

  Chutoro, ama ebi, and shima aji.

• Premium Nigiri Selection (5pc)

  Chutoro, botan ebi, ama ebi, uni, and tai.

• Bluefin Tuna Nigiri Trio

  O-toro, chutoro, and akami.

🍰 Desserts

Created by Head Pastry Chef Nikki Tam.

• Green Tea Opera

  Layers of green tea génoise, matcha buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, azuki bean cream, hazelnut wafer, and matcha ice cream.

• White Peach Pecan Mousse

  Peach mint compote, honey shiso gelée, mascarpone cream, salted pecan crumble, and honey peach sorbet.

• Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta

  Pineapple basil compote, toasted coconut malibu cream, basil espuma, pineapple coulis, lime gelée, and toffee crunch.

• Chocolate Crème Caramel Cake

  Tonka cream with strawberry coulis, rhubarb compote, kataifi crumble, and tonka bean ice cream.

• Seasonal Dessert Trio

  A tasting of White Peach Pecan Mousse, Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta, and Chocolate Crème Caramel Cake.

• Minami Dessert Platter

  A chef’s selection platter featuring four assorted Minami desserts.

🍨 House Made Ice Cream & Sorbet

• Ice Cream

  Flavors include vanilla miso caramel, berry cream cheese, and mango.

• Sorbet

  Flavors include yuzu mojito, lychee, and guava hibiscus.

  Optional: add mochi or brownie to any ice cream or sorbet

🍽️ Minami Dinner Menu

🍶 Taste of Minami

Chef’s tasting menu featuring the best of Aburi cuisine. Crafted with seasonal ingredients and Pacific Northwest influence, highlighting the artistry of Minami’s culinary team.

• Ikura Shooter

  Salmon roe, ogo seaweed, shallot, kombu dashi, lemon zest

• Mushroom Cheese Salad

  Baby greens, spinach, soy garlic marinated mushrooms, halloumi cheese, tomato confit, kabocha crisps, caramelized onion vinaigrette

• Today’s Sashimi

  Chef’s choice selection including sockeye, shima-aji, akami

• Pan Seared Duck Breast

  Vanilla fennel confit, grape shiso salsa, microgreens

• Jidori Chicken and Foie Gras Gyoza

  Served in truffle dashi consommé

• Aburi Tenderloin Steak

  Sterling Silver AAA tenderloin, celery purée, roasted seasonal vegetables

• Minami Signature Oshi Trio

  Salmon oshi, ebi oshi, hotate oshi

• Nigiri Selection

  Chef’s choice including chutoro, botan ebi, hamachi

• Dessert – Petite Green Tea Opera

  Matcha-infused layered dessert; option to upgrade to one of the current desserts

🥂 Shooters

• Ikura Shooter

  Salmon roe, ogo seaweed, shallot, kombu dashi, lemon zest

• Uni Shooter

  Sea urchin, ogo seaweed, shallot, kombu dashi, lemon zest

• Hotate Shooter

  Hokkaido scallop, ogo seaweed, shallot, kombu dashi, lemon zest

• All In Shooter

  Combination of scallop, sea urchin, salmon roe, ogo seaweed, shallot, kombu dashi, lemon zest

🥢 Small Plates

• Miso Soup

  Daily garnish

• Steamed Edamame

  Kosher salt (VEG, GF)

• Spicy Steamed Edamame

  Chili-garlic tamari soy, shallot crisps (VEG, GF)

• Brussels Sprout Chips

  Togarashi-lemon pepper salt (VEG)

  Add naturally smoked hickory bacon

• Seasonal Goma-ae

  Umami sweet sesame soy (VEG, GF)

• Agedashi Tofu

  Firm tofu, porcini mushroom, cremini mushroom, snapper dashi

• Mushroom Cheese Salad

  Baby greens, spinach, soy garlic marinated mushrooms, halloumi cheese, tomato confit, kabocha crisps, caramelized onion vinaigrette

• Roasted Seasonal Vegetable Medley

  Garlic, chili flakes, butter, maple sherry bourbon vinegar (VEG)

• Tomato Salad

  Tomato medley, sweet miso vinaigrette, cottage cheese foam, miso-cured cucumber, shallot, green olive, blood orange, baby shiso (VEG)

🐚 Sea Appetizers

• Oysters on the Half Shell

  Assorted selection of fresh oysters

• Baked Oyster

  Oyster, spinach, Miku sauce

• Sautéed Mussels

  Mussels, shallots, garlic, sake, butter, parsley

  Add naturally smoked hickory bacon

• Tuna Tataki

  Albacore tuna, garlic ponzu, red onions, microgreens

• Aburi Prawn Cocktail

  Aburi-style cocktail sauce, greens, jumbo prawns

• Ebi Fritters

  Tiger prawns, harissa aioli, soy balsamic reduction, Asian slaw, chili-lime vinaigrette

• Kombu Squid Katsu

  Humboldt squid, house-made panko, yuzu aioli, pickled mustard seeds, tsukemono

• Bluefin Tuna Tartare

  Bluefin tuna, seaweed, rice crisps, wasabi crème fraîche, avocado purée, wasabi pickles

• Hamachi Crudo

  Yellowtail, white soy, kombu dashi, wine vinegar, diced cucumber, shallot, crispy shallot chips, garlic oil

• Pan Seared Hokkaido Scallop

  Hokkaido scallop, tare sauce, butter, sesame seeds, green onion, sesame oil

• Seafood Platter

  Fresh oysters, jumbo prawn cocktail, assorted sashimi, fresh clams, bluefin tuna tartar

  Add Ossetra caviar

🥩 Land Appetizers

• Aburi Beef Carpaccio

  AAA Sterling Silver short rib, sous-vide egg, grana padano, wasabi crème fraîche, caper crisps, wasabi chimichurri

• Iwate A5 Wagyu Tataki

  Iwate A5 Wagyu, sudachi ponzu, red onions, marinated shimeji mushrooms, yuzu kosho daikon

• Aburi Chicken Karaage

  Soy ginger marinated chicken, togarashi corn rib, karashi mayo

• Pan Seared Duck Breast

  Vanilla fennel confit, grape shiso salsa, microgreens

• Jidori Chicken and Foie Gras Gyoza

  Served in truffle dashi consommé

🍖 A La Carte

• Aburi Halibut

  Green lentils, smoked bacon, wild greens, halibut

• Kaisen Soba Peperoncino

  Hokkaido scallops, prawns, squid, arugula, shiitake, bell peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic-soy

• Aburi Tenderloin Steak

  Sterling Silver AAA tenderloin, roasted seasonal vegetables, celery purée, Suntory Whiskey Green Pepper Veal Jus, wasabi pickles

• Aburi Iwate A5 Wagyu Steak

  Wagyu beef with ginger glazed carrots, caraway fingerling potatoes, pickled asparagus, shimeji mushrooms, karashi crème fraîche, Suntory Whiskey Green Pepper Veal Jus

• Minami Ribeye

  Ribeye steak with Aburi compound butter

• Featured Pasta

  Ask your server for details

🍣 Aburi Oshi Sushi

Pressed sushi prepared with Minami’s famous flame-searing technique and signature sauces.

• Salmon Oshi

  Pressed BC wild sockeye salmon, jalapeño, Miku sauce (GF)

• Ebi Oshi

  Pressed prawn, lime zest, ume sauce (GF)

• Hotate Oshi

  Pressed Hokkaido scallop, oboro kombu, asparagus, butter ponzu, ikura, sesame, salt, lemon juice (GF)

• Oshi Sampler

  Salmon oshi, ebi oshi, hotate oshi (GF)

🌊 Signature Sushi Rolls

• Bluefin Redwave Roll

  Bluefin tuna, rock crab, mayo, avocado, cucumber, daikon oroshi, arare, yuzu skin, wasabi pickles

• Champagne Roll

  Hokkaido scallop, salmon, cucumber, golden tobiko, Miku sauce (GF)

🍤 Sushi & Sashimi Selection

• Sushi Selection

  Salmon oshi, champagne roll, akami nigiri, hamachi nigiri, hotate nigiri

• Bluefin Tuna Nigiri Trio

  O-toro, chutoro, akami

• Premium Prawn Nigiri Duo

  Botan ebi, ama ebi

• Premium Nigiri Selection (3pc)

  Chutoro, ama ebi, shima aji

• Premium Nigiri Selection (5pc)

  Chutoro, botan ebi, ama ebi, uni, tai

• Sashimi Platter (7pc)

  Chef’s selection

• Deluxe Sashimi Platter (8pc)

  Chef’s selection

🐟 Nigiri & Sashimi

Enjoy nigiri in our signature Aburi-style.

• Iwate A5 Wagyu

• O-toro / Bluefin Tuna

• Chutoro / Bluefin Tuna

• Maguro / Bluefin Tuna

• Botan Ebi / BC Spot Prawn

• Tai / Seabream

• Sake / Sockeye Salmon

• Hotate / Hokkaido Scallop

• Hamachi / Yellowtail

• Bincho / Albacore Tuna

• Unagi / BBQ Eel

• Ika (Squid)

• Ikura / Salmon Roe

• Ebi / Prawn

• Ama Ebi

• Shima Aji

• Uni / Sea Urchin

🍰 Desserts

House-made creations by Head Pastry Chef Nikki Tam.

• Green Tea Opera

  Green tea génoise, matcha buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, azuki bean cream, hazelnut wafer, matcha ice cream

• White Peach Pecan Mousse

  Peach mint compote, honey shiso gelée, mascarpone cream, salted pecan crumble, honey peach sorbet

• Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta

  Pineapple basil compote, toasted coconut Malibu cream, basil espuma, pineapple coulis, lime gelée, toffee crunch

• Chocolate Crème Caramel Cake

  Tonka cream, strawberry coulis, rhubarb compote, kataifi crumble, tonka bean ice cream

• Seasonal Dessert Trio

  Trio of White Peach Pecan Mousse, Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta, and Chocolate Crème Caramel Cake

• Minami Dessert Platter

  A quartet of assorted Minami desserts

🍨 House Made Ice Cream & Sorbet

• Ice Cream

  Vanilla miso caramel, berry cream cheese, mango

• Sorbet

  Yuzu mojito, lychee, guava hibiscus

  Add mochi or brownie to your ice cream or sorbet

🍹 Minami Happy Hour Menu

Available daily from 3–5 PM

🍤 Bites

• Steamed Edamame

  Kosher salt

• Brussels Sprout Chips

  Togarashi-lemon pepper salt

• Gyoza

  Choice of pork, chicken, or prawn

• Ebi Fritters

  Tiger prawns, harissa aioli, soy balsamic reduction, Asian slaw, chili-lime vinaigrette

• Chicken Karaage

  Soy-ginger marinated chicken, togarashi corn rib, karashi mayo

• Aburi Fish & Chips

  Cocktail-sized fish and chips, seasonal fish, lotus root chips

• Kaisen Soba Peperoncino

  Hokkaido scallops, prawns, squid, arugula, shiitake, bell peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, garlic-soy

🍣 Sushi

• Salmon Oshi

  Pressed BC wild sockeye salmon, jalapeño, Miku sauce

• Ebi Oshi

  Pressed prawn, lime zest, ume sauce

• Hotate Oshi

  Pressed Hokkaido scallop, oboro kombu, asparagus, butter ponzu, ikura, sesame, salt, lemon juice

• Oshi Sampler

  Salmon oshi, ebi oshi, hotate oshi

• Bluefin Redwave Roll

  Bluefin tuna, rock crab, mayo, avocado, cucumber, daikon oroshi, arare, yuzu skin, wasabi pickles

• Champagne Roll

  Hokkaido scallop, salmon, cucumber, golden tobiko, Miku sauce

🍰 Dessert

• Petite Green Tea Opera

  Green tea génoise, matcha buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, azuki bean cream, hazelnut wafer, matcha ice cream

🍸 Sips

• Sapporo

  Crisp Japanese lager

• Shochu & Soda

  Choice of watermelon, lychee, or pomegranate

• Creek & Gully Sparkling Apple Lemon Hibiscus Zero-Proof

  Refreshing sparkling blend

• Little Emperor Zero-Proof

  Yuzu juice, blueberry-basil syrup, ginger-ale

• Single Well Highball

  Simple and refreshing

• Winemaker’s Cut Wine

  Selection of red, rosé, or white

• Aburi Ginjo Sake

  Premium chilled sake

• Strange Fellow Rotating Beer

  Local craft selection

• Ume Spritz

  Black sugar umeshu, Campari, tonic

• AmericaNOA Zero Proof

  NOA Italian bitter, NOA sweet vermouth, infused blueberries, soda

• Double Well Highball

  Classic double pour

• Rotating Sake

  Seasonal sake offering

• Minami Martini

  Butterfly-pea Sheringham gin, lychee, Aburi ginjo sake

• Local Espress-O

  Sheringham coffee, chocolate, whiskey liqueur, legacy cold brew, vanilla syrup, café maderas bitters

• Winemaker’s Cut (Bottle)

  Premium bottle wine

• Aburi Ginjo Sake (Bottle)

  Premium sake by the bottle

📖 See the current Minami menu on their website

🍣 Minami Favorites

• Salmon Aburi Oshi

  Flame-seared wild sockeye salmon pressed over sushi rice, topped with jalapeño and Miku sauce.

• Kaisen Soba Peperoncino

  Soba noodles tossed with scallops, prawns, squid, arugula, shiitake, bell peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic-soy.

• Champagne Roll

  A signature sushi roll with scallop, salmon, cucumber, golden tobiko, and Miku sauce.

• Minami Roll

  Spicy prawn wrapped in Aburi short rib, finished with wasabi-masatake sauce.

• Ebi Fritters

  Crispy tiger prawns paired with harissa aioli, soy balsamic reduction, Asian slaw, and chili-lime vinaigrette.

• Gyoza

  Classic pork or prawn dumplings, pan-seared and served with dipping sauce.

• Green Tea Opera

  A layered dessert of green tea sponge, dark chocolate ganache, azuki bean cream, hazelnut wafer, and matcha ice cream.

🍽️ Dining Experience

• Elegant, modern interior with warm lighting, stylish décor, and an upscale yet cozy feel.

• Known for its signature Aburi (flame-seared) sushi, carefully plated and artfully presented.

• Service is generally attentive and professional, though can be slower during peak hours.

• Portion sizes lean toward refined and modest, emphasizing flavour and presentation.

• Patio seating is available in warmer months for a relaxed outdoor dining option.

🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

• Street parking available throughout Yaletown, with public lots nearby.

• Located just a short walk from the Yaletown–Roundhouse SkyTrain Station (Canada Line) for easy transit access.

• Entrance and dining area are level, making the restaurant generally accessible.

• Expect higher demand for parking during evenings and weekends.

📍 Landmarks & Location

• Address: 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5L1

• Situated in the heart of Yaletown, a vibrant downtown neighborhood known for restaurants, nightlife, and boutique shops.

• Within walking distance of False Creek Seawall, perfect for a stroll before or after dining.

• A quieter, more intimate experience compared to sister restaurant Miku on the waterfront.

🛒 Ordering Options

• Full dine-in service with sushi, Aburi specialties, hot entrées, desserts, and cocktails.

• Takeout available, with select dishes offered for pickup.

• Happy Hour daily (3–5 PM) featuring small plates, sushi rolls, and drink specials.

• Tasting Menu – “Taste of Minami” highlights seasonal Aburi courses in a chef-curated experience.

• Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for evenings and weekends.

💬 Customer Feedback

• Guests rave about the Salmon Aburi Oshi, often called a “must-try” dish.

• Diners consistently praise the creativity, balance, and presentation of sushi and hot plates.

• The Green Tea Opera dessert is frequently mentioned as a standout finale.

• Many highlight the refined atmosphere as ideal for special occasions or date nights.

• Some guests find portion sizes small relative to price, though quality is highly rated.

This menu was last updated: 2 weeks ago.