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Overall: My favourite Japanese restaurant now <3
Food: Top notch Japanese fusion; one of the few (if not only) Aburi sushi places around
Price: ~$25 per person (incl. tax & tip)
Ambience: Trendy night out
Miku Restaurant
1055 West Hastings St
Vancouver BC V6E 2E9
604-568-3900
Miku is undoubtedly my favourite Japanese restaurant at the moment. I've been dying to go back ever since my boss took me there over the summer. This prime opportunity presented itself last Friday when I met Sohee for dinner for some girl talk. However, it was more her telling and me listening because I practically have no life now between six classes, recruitment and NIBC. But that's alright :)
Aburi sushi is quite distinct in that its lightly seared, infused with savoury sauces and artfully presented. At least, Aburi done the Miku way. I fell in love at first bite. That night we shared 2 sushi dishes and a vegetable tempura.
This is no ordinary vegetable tempura. Not only was the batter light and the end product super crispy and tasty, the fundamental vegetables chosen were so unique! Asparagus, lotus root, some kind of bean, mushrooms and yam or sweet potato. My favourite part was that aside from being served with the usual tempura sauce, it came with green tea and garlic salt for dipping.
We also shared their special roll for the night. It was a spicy tuna roll and wasn't that spectacular. I'm not sure why I ordered it but it must have been the waitress claiming that it was "very popular". Herd mentality overcame me. Despite it being rather ordinary, the fish was very fresh and the roll packed quite a punch with the spciy sauce AND a slice of jalapeno pepper on the top.
Always the best for last- the Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi. Between layers of pressed salmon and tasty Japanese rice, smothered with their home-made Miku soy-sauce, I was in gastronomic heaven! A must-try if you are at Miku.
I would recommend Miku for any meal, any time of the day. But if you are are on a budget, much like starved students such as myself (although I never starve, because I love food too much), Miku's lunch menu gives you more bang for your buck. Definitely try the Aburi Select which is a sampling of their aburi, roll and oshi sushi. Also, the ebi fritter is worth mentioning. I will definitely be back and hopefully I will have room for their tempting desserts! -Sara
Food: Top notch Japanese fusion; one of the few (if not only) Aburi sushi places around
Price: ~$25 per person (incl. tax & tip)
Ambience: Trendy night out
Miku Restaurant
1055 West Hastings St
Vancouver BC V6E 2E9
604-568-3900
Miku is undoubtedly my favourite Japanese restaurant at the moment. I've been dying to go back ever since my boss took me there over the summer. This prime opportunity presented itself last Friday when I met Sohee for dinner for some girl talk. However, it was more her telling and me listening because I practically have no life now between six classes, recruitment and NIBC. But that's alright :)
Aburi sushi is quite distinct in that its lightly seared, infused with savoury sauces and artfully presented. At least, Aburi done the Miku way. I fell in love at first bite. That night we shared 2 sushi dishes and a vegetable tempura.
This is no ordinary vegetable tempura. Not only was the batter light and the end product super crispy and tasty, the fundamental vegetables chosen were so unique! Asparagus, lotus root, some kind of bean, mushrooms and yam or sweet potato. My favourite part was that aside from being served with the usual tempura sauce, it came with green tea and garlic salt for dipping.
We also shared their special roll for the night. It was a spicy tuna roll and wasn't that spectacular. I'm not sure why I ordered it but it must have been the waitress claiming that it was "very popular". Herd mentality overcame me. Despite it being rather ordinary, the fish was very fresh and the roll packed quite a punch with the spciy sauce AND a slice of jalapeno pepper on the top.
Always the best for last- the Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi. Between layers of pressed salmon and tasty Japanese rice, smothered with their home-made Miku soy-sauce, I was in gastronomic heaven! A must-try if you are at Miku.
I would recommend Miku for any meal, any time of the day. But if you are are on a budget, much like starved students such as myself (although I never starve, because I love food too much), Miku's lunch menu gives you more bang for your buck. Definitely try the Aburi Select which is a sampling of their aburi, roll and oshi sushi. Also, the ebi fritter is worth mentioning. I will definitely be back and hopefully I will have room for their tempting desserts! -Sara
man im all hungry now.
ReplyDeleteLove the review and the pictures! Never knew you had a blog. Good job and I will be visiting this place soon. Or lemme know when you're going again? :)
ReplyDeletehandsome one: haha, i was probably equally hungry when i posted. i never learn to not post at 1am...
ReplyDeleteis there aburi sushi in singapore??
Jeff: jeff...fong? thanks!! sure i will let you know :) i wanna go back soon lol.
Wow, these look divine!
ReplyDeleteI finally had the chance to visit your blog and I must say, It's bad news for my wallet.
Keep them coming.
I'll do my best Cindy! So busyy... :( Miku soon!! Or have you been to suika? it's really good too!!
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