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Minami Shokai Course - Minami Restaurant, Vancouver, BC

Minami Restaurant

4.7
4.7
3441 Reviews
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Japanese

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7:00 p.m.
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
Located in the vibrant neighbourhood of Yaletown, Minami follows the pioneering footsteps of its sister restaurant, Miku, in delivering the innovative dining experience of Aburi cuisine to Vancouver's thriving food scene. Each piece of sushi is flame-seared using a blowtorch and binchotan (oak charcoal), resulting in sushi with a smoky aroma and a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Ferrer
  • Private party facilities
    Minami Yaletown's Blue Wave room is the perfect space for a more intimate dining experience. The room features a family-style dining table that seats up to 14 guests. French doors enclose the room to create a cozy atmosphere where you and your guests can enjoy your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Minami Yaletown: (604) 685-8080
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Yaletown
  • Cross Street
    Helmcken and Davie
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located half a block east of the Yaletown - Roundhouse Skytrain Station on the Canada Line.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,441 people are saying

Minami Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Vancouver

    Good for business meals

  • Vancouver

    Japanese

Review summary

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Minami Restaurant in Yaletown offers a "spectacular" dining experience with "fabulous food," particularly its "amazing sushi" and fresh seafood. Guests rave about the "exceptional" service provided by attentive staff members like Akane, Kim, and Sayaka. Despite some comments on portion sizes and décor, the restaurant's ambiance, flavorful dishes, and "exquisite" presentation make it a must-visit for sushi lovers.
3,441 Reviews
  1. Qiaoyi

    Vancouver1 review

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is decent but not outstanding. The price is a bit high for the quality. It’s good for trying tasting menu.

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  2. Traci

    Toronto5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there two nights in a row this week and also when we were in town in November. Love the food, ambience, staff, everything!

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  3. Randy

    Vancouver14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Bailey provided exceptional service and was helpful in suggesting menu choices for our group of five.

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  4. Christof VIP

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spectacular! Amazing sushi, nigiri and drinks. Great service. Fairly priced.

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  5. Aman VIP

    Seattle13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place is a must go! Easy reservations via open table. We got here early and was seated within 10min. Deco inside is pretty cool, with open kitchen it was noisy or didn’t smell of food. Akane was our server and was AH-MAZING. She was full of recommendations, happy to accommodate our substitution request on food items and just SO friendly. She was just very easy to work with. Everything was cooked to perfection. Oshi was spot on, the sauce they use is just yum. Bluefin tarte to my surprise was so flavorful, I could have just eaten that. Fish was definitely fresh as you could taste the freshness in the Nigiri. Sabon noodles has my heart filled with garlic and veggies was yummy. We requested veggies and salmon and they were able to accommodated and the sauces paired very well. Everyone who works here were super friendly. Place is very clean given how busy they are but they manage to get everything cleaned up pretty quickly. Can’t wait to be back here next time.

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  6. Leslie

    Vancouver1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service & ambiance were great. Food was good, but the portions astonishingly small.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our visit very much. Warm, attentive and unpretentious service. Staff were calm, happy and efficient. “Irasshaimase” matched the vibe, tapered to match the locale. Great tasting menu, with a dynamic range of flavours featuring local ingredients, beautifully presented. Best green tea dessert I’ve ever had. I hope to eat here again in the future.

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  8. Diane VIP

    Vancouver17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Minami is always fabulous in every way! Fabulous food carefully and professionally prepared. Delicious!

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  9. Shabnam VIP

    Central Coast18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    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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  10. Ramona

    Vancouver2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal and amazing service. We booked the Travelzoo deal but found the food portions to be underwhelming- not a good value for the $ paid. One more course or 8 more sushi pieces on the platter would have made this deal worth it. We had to order more food which I think the restaurant sets you up for with a smaller portion for the deal. The food was very good.

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FAQs

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Minami Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 3441 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Minami Restaurant

1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Helmcken and Davie
  • Neighbourhood
    Yaletown
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    CAN$31 to CAN$50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located half a block east of the Yaletown - Roundhouse Skytrain Station on the Canada Line.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Alan Ferrer
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Minami Yaletown's Blue Wave room is the perfect space for a more intimate dining experience. The room features a family-style dining table that seats up to 14 guests. French doors enclose the room to create a cozy atmosphere where you and your guests can enjoy your special event.
  • Private party contact
    Minami Yaletown: (604) 685-8080
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