Minami Restaurant

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   Shabnam VIP

   Central Coast17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Fantastic food and an even better experience! We absolutely loved the Aburi Salmon Sushi. It was one of the best I’ve had. The Uni Shooter was jaw-dropping, an absolute must try. Our waitress, Sayaka, was incredibly helpful and professional, making our visit even more enjoyable. This place exceeded our expectations, but one recommendation would be to refine the décor and lighting to better reflect a true Japanese ambiance. We initially had a Saturday reservation but canceled after seeing interior photos, as the atmosphere didn’t feel as authentic as we’d hoped. Adding more Japanese ornaments and thoughtful lighting could elevate the experience and make it feel less like a standard restaurant and more like a true Japanese dining experience. That said, the food alone makes Minami worth visiting!
   

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   Jack

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A meal at Minami is always a great experience. The place is so pleasant and open and peaceful. For us who are of advanced age, we appreciate the fact that it is not noisy. The staff is pleasant and courteous and pleasant.. the food always outstanding.. Unfortunately we can only go there for very special occasions because we are retirees, on a fixed income. So we have to watch our spending. But we highly recommend Minami. It is a brilliant restaurant, as well as close to where we live in Yaletown
   

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   Gwen VIP

   Vancouver39 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent waitress; food delicious- lovely birthday lunch
   

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   Lauren VIP

   Vancouver452 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I will start on a positive note: I've consistently experienced excellent service at Minami. The front-of-house team is well-organized, and the service has always been very good. However, I've noticed the food becoming increasingly corporate, with some dishes—especially the rolls and certain appetizers—feeling prepped ahead or premade. Additionally, the selection of wines by the glass is disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber and price point. I strongly suggest reconsidering the white wine options, focusing on quality and balance to better complement the menu. Rather than prioritizing profit margins with lower-quality selections at higher prices, consider consulting a sommelier to curate a more thoughtful and well-rounded wine list
   

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   Heather

   Vancouver1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   so good great service great atmosphere quality food
   

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   Natalie

   Vancouver4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Came with family for a special occasion a Friday evening. Service was slow but food was good. I feel like fish/seafood portions were larger last year! Soba and sashimi definitely my favourites and the cannoli and cheesecake rocked us!!!
   

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   michael VIP

   Vancouver19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always Excellent Food, Service, Ambiance My go-to
   

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   Edith

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food, as usual, was excellent. The service was exceptional. Our waitress was attentive but not intrusive… authentic, pleasant and has great communication skills.
   

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   Hawaiilover VIP

   Seattle22 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best sushi ever! Amazing first time! Service, food, and ambiance on point! Will definitely be returning.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3

    I felt that I had better sushi from other top end sushi establishments compared to minami for the same price. My expectations was that I would have a higher level of quality but that was not the case.
    

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