Who we are
Literally translated, ABURI means “flame seared”, but as a company philosophy this word encompasses a much 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. With the same thought in mind, we take traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques and combine them with local ingredients and palates for a truly innovative culinary experience. Our vision is to introduce this fresh and addictive style of ABURI cuisine to the world.
Traditional sushi is crafted by combining raw seafood with shari (seasoned rice). Sushi is considered an art form in Japan, stressing the balance of flavour and texture, as well as beauty in presentation.
ABURI sushi is the innovation of flame searing the seafood in order to create new textures while enhancing its natural flavours. At Miku, we have taken ABURI to the next level by adding our own signature twist to this innovative style of cuisine.
We are proud to be the pioneers of ABURI sushi in Canada. Our signature Miku sauce is a secret recipe created in-house, and few key people know of its ingredients. Our sushi chefs understand that the key to perfecting ABURI sushi is in balancing each component’s texture and coordinating their flavours so that both come together to create the perfect bite.
With a big vision and hardly any English, Seigo Nakamura took his family restaurant business of nearly six decades across the world in 2008. Successfully operating eight restaurants in the southern Japanese city of Miyazaki, going international was never an ‘if’ for restaurateur Seigo Nakamura, but a matter of when and where. His father and former owner of the business, Juichi, always admired Canada, and when Seigo visited Vancouver for the first time in 2007 he immediately knew his concept would fit in to the city’s flair for multicultural cuisine and healthy living. The following year, Miku Restaurant opened in Vancouver downtown, specializing in beautifully executed Aburi (flame-seared) sushi and entree dishes. After 3 successful years, Miku has grown a reputation amongst Vancouverites as ‘the place to go for Aburi sushi.’ Following this favorable outcome and his personal dream of expansion, Seigo knew it was the right time to open up his second venture, Minami, in the vibrant neighborhood of Yaletown.
Miku is the name of Seigo Nakamura’s eldest daughter. The name, written in Japanese symbolically means ‘beautiful sky’
FAQs
Our company philosophy is Ningenmi, finding happiness in bringing joy to others, which is reflected in our team’s passion for exceptional service.
If you are unable to find the answer to your question below, please contact the restaurant via email (info@mikurestaurant.com) or phone (604.568.3900).
With this thought in mind, we hope you enjoy your time at Miku.
We strive to accommodate most allergies, please notify your server prior to ordering. Please note that as an open kitchen it may not be possible to guarantee dishes allergen-free.
We do not have our own designated parking however, there is underground parking lots, parking garages, and street parking nearby.
Miku Waterfront is wheelchair accessible through the Southwest corner of the building (Howe and West Cordova). Kindly call the restaurant (604.568.3900) or Cadillac Fairview Security (604.646.8037) to obtain access.
We offer a limited amount of highchairs and boosters.
While reservations are recommended, we do allot a minimal number of options in our lounge and lounge bar, and patio (seasonal) to be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
While there is no dress code for dining at Miku, we find our guests are most comfortable in at least business casual or smart casual attire or dressier.
We accept Bring-Your-Own bottles of wine and sake (standard size of 750mL). The corkage fee is $50 per bottle.
We will allow guests to Bring-Your-Own cakes at Miku. Candles are permitted in the restaurant/on the tables. The cake charge is $3.50 per person.
We are thrilled to celebrate your special occasion at Miku! Due to the open setting of the restaurant, there is limited space for decorations. Please call or email the restaurant and ask management what is permissible ahead of time.
We accept all major Credit Cards (AMEX, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB), Debit Cards, Aburi Restaurant Gift Cards, and Cash.
Our restaurant is a smoke-free restaurant and does not permit any use of e-cigarettes.
For parties of 7 to 12 guests, please make your reservation through OpenTable.
For groups of 13 to 20 guests, kindly visit our Events Page for booking inquiries.
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