Minami Restaurant

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   Randy

   Vancouver14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day 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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   Christof VIP

   Tampa4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Aman VIP

   Seattle13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   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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   Leslie

   Vancouver1 review

   3.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   OpenTable Diner

   Vancouver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   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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   Diane VIP

   Vancouver17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   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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   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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   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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   Jack

   Vancouver3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   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 on March 15, 2025

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

    Excellent waitress; food delicious- lovely birthday lunch
    

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