Minami · Restaurant · Vancouver
Japanese and West Coast fusion at Minami
Minami opened in 2008 as Miku's Yaletown sister restaurant, the room where executive chef Alan Ferrer pioneered aburi-style flame-searing in Vancouver, establishing the technique as a signature approach to Ocean Wise seafood and local ingredients. The 120-seat space flows from an open sushi bar, where the precision work happens in full view, through cozy dining nooks to a lively lounge, with a summer garden patio of greenery and water features that offers a tranquil counterpoint to Yaletown's urban energy. The Blue Wave private room seats up to 12 for group meals.
Signature dishes anchor the menu. The Aburi Salmon Oshi Sushi arrives pressed and kissed with soy and yuzu; the Seared Scallop Sashimi showcases Hokkaido scallops torched with sea salt; the Wagyu Beef Tataki delivers A5 slices seared with ponzu and garlic chips. The full Aburi Omakase runs eight courses, guiding diners from sashimi through grilled black cod in miso glaze. Stephen Whiteside's sake list and cocktails like the Minami Martini, a floral vodka with lychee and ginger, pair easily with shared plates. Tasting menus range from CAD $130 to $205 per person.
Modern lantern lighting and clean wooden lines make for a chic yet approachable room, suited to business lunches, dates, or group gatherings. Dine-in runs daily from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with take-out from noon to 9:00 PM. There is no strict dress code, though business casual or smart casual attire fits the room best.
Peak demand in Vancouver falls around May to October, across cruise season and summer, plus the NYE weekend, and it sharpens further around the Canada Place cruise season and the Vancouver International Film Festival. If the main dining room is full on your date, ask about bar seats or a tasting-menu slot, which often stay open days after the primary book has closed.
Address: 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9, Canada, Vancouver
Minami takes reservations through OpenTable. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Vancouver; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Tuesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Wednesday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Thursday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Friday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Saturday: 12:00 - 21:30
- Sunday: 12:00 - 21:30
Frequently asked about Minami
How do I get a reservation at Minami in Vancouver?
Tables at Minami are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Vancouver plan, our Vancouver partner handles the beach clubs and nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Minami?
Minami is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Minami?
Minami keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Minami located?
Minami is in Vancouver, at 1118 Mainland St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9, Canada. MyRSVP can build it into a full Vancouver itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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