Minami Vancouver

    🎌 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.

    🌟 Known for Salmon Aburi Oshi, Kaisen Soba Peperoncino.

    🍽️ Minami Menu

    See the full Minami menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🍶 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

    🍱 Lunch Menu

    🍚 Minami Donburi

    Luxurious Japanese rice bowls crafted with premium fish, Wagyu, and signature toppings; each 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 chutoro paired with sockeye salmon, ikura, shiso, pickled daikon, cucumber, and sushi rice.

    Hon-Maguro Trio Don

    Three cuts of bluefin tuna—akami, chutoro, and otoro; with shiso, shiitake, 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 a petite green tea opera.

    🍱 Minami Zen

    A beautifully balanced set meal featuring signature sushi, seasonal sides, and premium entrées; served with miso soup.

    Redband Steelhead

    Saikyo miso-marinated steelhead served 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, refined dishes showcasing flame-searing technique, fresh seafood, and Japanese-West Coast flavours.

    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, peppers, bok choy, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, and garlic-soy.

    Aburi Chicken

    Grilled chicken thigh with roasted 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

    Chef-curated sushi sets served with miso soup, featuring a balance of sashimi, nigiri, rolls, and Aburi favourites.

    Sashimi Lunch

    Chef’s daily selection of nine sashimi pieces.

    Premium Select

    A curated assortment of twelve pieces including traditional nigiri, Aburi nigiri, rolls, and oshi.

    Deluxe Nigiri Set

    Fourteen pieces featuring premium traditional nigiri, Aburi nigiri, and bluefin negitoro maki.

    🔥 Aburi Oshi Sushi

    Pressed sushi flame-seared with signature sauces; Minami’s most iconic creations.

    Salmon Oshi

    Pressed BC 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.

    Oshi Sampler

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

    🍣 Signature Sushi Rolls

    Premium rolls combining Aburi technique with West Coast flavours.

    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 adding variety to your meal.

    Miso Soup

    Traditional miso broth with daily garnish.

    Seasonal Goma-ae

    Seasonal greens tossed in sweet sesame soy.

    Steamed Edamame

    Classic 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 smoked hickory bacon.

    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 tartar sauce and pickled achara.

    🍣 Nigiri & Sashimi

    Available Aburi-style; premium seafood selections prepared traditionally or flame-seared.

    Iwate A5 Wagyu

    Rich, buttery wagyu beef.

    Maguro (Bluefin Akami)

    Lean and clean flavour.

    Chutoro (Bluefin Tuna)

    Medium-fatty tuna with delicate richness.

    Otoro (Bluefin Tuna)

    Extra-fatty, melt-in-your-mouth tuna belly.

    Tai (Seabream)

    Mild, clean, firm.

    Ikura (Salmon Roe)

    Briny and fresh.

    Hamachi (Yellowtail)

    Buttery, slightly sweet.

    Hotate (Hokkaido Scallop)

    Sweet and creamy.

    Unagi (BBQ Eel)

    Smoky and caramelized.

    Bincho (Albacore Tuna)

    Mild and tender.

    Sake (Sockeye Salmon)

    Rich and vibrant.

    Ebi (Prawn)

    Sweet and delicate.

    Botan Ebi

    Sweet, buttery BC spot prawn (seasonal).

    Uni (Sea Urchin)

    Creamy, ocean-sweet delicacy.

    🍣 Sushi & Sashimi Selection

    Chef-crafted tasting sets featuring premium cuts and Aburi specialties.

    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

    Signature creations by Pastry Chef Nikki Tam; refined, modern, and layered with Japanese-influenced flavours.

    Green Tea Opera

    Matcha génoise, buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, azuki cream, hazelnut wafer, and matcha ice cream.

    White Peach Pecan Mousse

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

    Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta

    Pineapple basil compote, coconut-Malibu cream, basil espuma, pineapple coulis, lime gelée, and toffee crunch.

    Chocolate Crème Caramel Cake

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

    Seasonal Dessert Trio

    A tasting of the mousse, panna cotta, and crème caramel cake.

    Minami Dessert Platter

    A chef’s assortment of four signature Minami desserts.

    🍨 House Made Ice Cream & Sorbet

    Rotating small-batch flavours inspired by Japanese and West Coast profiles.

    Ice Cream

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

    Sorbet

    Flavours include yuzu mojito, lychee, and guava hibiscus.

    Optional: add mochi or brownie.

    🍹 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

    Minami Menu Prices

    🍱 Japanese

    ⚠️ Closes Soon
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    Monday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Tuesday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Wednesday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Thursday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
    Friday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Saturday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm
    Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    ⭐ Minami Favourites

    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.