I have tried nearly everything on their menu and my favourite would be the miku roll and the raspberry point oysters. For their aburi oshi, I enjoy the salmon and the ebi (prawn), however I don't think the saba (mackerel) is anywhere near the other oshis' standard. Another dish that I would not recommend is the garden roll. All the fried appetizers i've ordered have been subpar, including the calamari, so I would definitely recommend their salad instead as a more delicious option. The salads often come with interesting citrus dressings that are always enjoyable. Additionally, if you are considering ordering kaisen (from the sea), the oysters are phenomenal. To be honest, there isn't a reason to order the platters as they simply lack in quantity of oysters and give other elements which are not nearly as delicious. Stick with the raspberry point oysters! Those are the best oysters they serve. For drinks, my S.O. is in love with the espresso martini so I would suggest that to anyone who is interested. The decor is beautiful, sleek, bright, and modern. With its high ceilings it is truly a beautiful restaurant perfect for any special event or just for a meaningful meal. I've never needed to make reservations as the restaurant has a big capacity. In my opinion, the only roll worth ordering is the miku roll which will blow you away! read more

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This reviewed is based on first visit to Miku. ATMOSPHERE: A large and expansive space. Love the range of seating, from giant booths to bar. It is good for parties, or intimate gatherings. SERVICE: Excellent. Host at front door was lovely, responded right away, and ushered me to my table (my friend had arrived already). And was eager to stow my coat for me. Our table wait staff was courteous and attentive. Gave us space to talk and dine - but regularly checked in on us. She was also very knowledgeable. It was our first time there - and she handled our (many) questions with patience and provided informative suggestions. All staff had a perfect mix of speed in service, and offered space for us to enjoy our time there. PRICE: Not inexpensive - definitely a pricier choice in the city. Price point is appropriate for special occasions, or any meeting meant to impress your guests. FOOD: All was good. My friend and I were comparing it a lot to JaBistro - as we are big fans & they are the Aburi King in our experience. So, apologies if the following brings up comparisons to mainly JaBistro... 1. Sashimi Platter: Excellent presentation. Everything was delicious. Good to share between 2 people. Kudos to our wait staff for pointing out the option to have our ebi (shrimp) head and tails to be taken back to the kitchen to be fried - hence offering an additional way to eat the ebi. This was much enjoyed. 2. Aburi Oshi Sushi (half orders of mackerel and prawn): Good but not the melt-in-your-mouth Aburi Oshi from JaBistro... Next time, I want to sample other types aburi. But for this first try - I wasn't as impressed... 3. Green Tea Opera: Perhaps the most surprising dish. Beautiful presentation. But the flavours blew me away. I was expecting overwhelming sweetness and green tea flavour - but it was actually well-balanced and tasted like a ferrero rocher with green tea weaved through it. The roasted sesame cracker was AMAZING. (I'm a huge fan of sesame - and this piece was perfect). Also, it provided a wonderful range of textures. Definitely want to come back and try more! read more

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This was s truly sushi lunch splurge heaven! I ordered the Traditional sushi platter 10pcs $23, while my friend had the Premium 12 pcs $29, which include an assortment of sushi and their famous Aburi sushi! She also loves Uni, so had the half order for f Uni sashimi (full order $30!) not sure what half order was! She has been to the Vancouver one and says Vancouver Miku is a bit better! We sat by the window face Queens Quay with occasional smoker sitting by the window, not the greatest view! I enjoyed the sushi very much, the kitchen was very accommodating to my allergies and was willing to substitute items. Did I mentioned I inhaled my 10pcs in no time and proceeded in ordering a Premium sushi after! When the waiter came to ask for if we wanted dessert, I proudly answered, that was the dessert! Wish their sushi bar had a lower wall, so u can see how the sushi chef was working. Their sushi bar wasn't really a sushi bar at all, it had a high wall blocking any view of the kitchen, so it is like eating facing the wall! Since it is such a nice restaurant I was surprised they don't serve u tea, but just tap water! If u want hot tea its additional $3.50! Hence only 3 stars! A nice place to try but too many nice sushi splurge spots in the city to come back again! read more

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Taste: 4 Service: 5 Value: 1 Presentation: 5 Overall: 3.9 rounded down to 4 Hi and welcome to another episode of javing it with Javier. Let's see what we are javing today. Today we are trying the special here. It has a little bit of all of their signature dishes. Let's dive right into the review. Wow does the food look fancy. The food was placed in small independent bowls and they fit nicely on a wooden plate. A lot of my co-workers say that this place has one of the best a la carte in Toronto and I can agree. There were some pieces of fish that I didn't enjoy but I generally enjoyed it. I especially like the fried shrimp but they only give 1 :( Great service at this restaurant. The place itself looked very classy and everybody there was well dressed, while I was proudly enjoying my meal in my jeans and sweater on the other hand. In terms of value, I paid around 40 dollars for the meal. Just to warn you beforehand, if you are a short average looking male, this meal will definitely not fill you up. I went during lunch time too so I can't begin to imagine how much this would cost at dinner. Overall, the food here is a good try but I don't see myself coming back. The amount of food I recieved was way too little for the amount that I paid for. And that's it for today's episode of javing it with Javier. And remember food is life! read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Been to the Vancouver location but finally got to try the Toronto location for Winterlicious lunch! Our reservation was at 1 but we had to wait 10 minutes which kinda ticked us off because we only had ~1 hour for our lunch break... so much for reservations....but the food and service quickly made up for it. I started out with miso soup and the Miku zen. It was quite a big portion and I was pretty much already full after I was done. Everything was super yummy though! The tofu salad was really good and the beef was fall apart in your mouth soft. For my main I got the aburi sushi which you got to sample a couple of their aburis. Everything was really flavourful and high quality. For dessert, their green tea opera cake was delicious... loved the crunchy layer in between the cake! Tried my friends tiramisu which was really interesting because there was a hint of tofu to it. Overall, definitely a good Winterlicious experience! read more

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I truly enjoyed my experience at Miku - same group as Minami in Vancouver! The sashimi offerings are nice and truly fresh and of high quality. I ordered the Coal Harbour and it had a very nice combination of seafood. The hotate crudo serving was generous. Loved the fresh spot prawns, which by the way, Ki doesn't have. You could also order half orders which allows you to try more. Most importantly, their wasabi is much better than Ki. Ki offers powdered wasabi! I noticed this difference immediately. Had a wonderful and attentive server, unfortunately, don't have his name. He was not pushy and quite knowledgeable with the menu. Overall, their fish quality is far more superior than Ki. Ki is in a better location hence high volume and much crowded and high energy. I like the ambiance of Miku much more because Ki can be overwhelming. read more

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If you're looking for a premium sushi restaurant, look no further. Here, you'll spot the elusive business people popping in for a quick dinner, after work nom, or a business meeting. This place is truly modern and luxe. Appearances do delight, but let's move on to the food! My partner and I came here especially for the torched sushi. We had the salmon oshi and saba oshi. Amazing torched flavour. It wasn't overpowering with the sauces. We barely touched our soy sauce throughout the meal. It was such a delight. We had the tuna sashimi to start, though. You always need sashimi to tell the freshness of the fish. And I can honestly say that this was the freshest sashimi I've ever tasted. It tasted clean. No hints of "fishyness" that I've come to abhor at sushi places. Great mouth feel as well. We had the calamari as well, for an appetizer. The presentation was beautiful. No chewyness to the calamari. The flavours were so good on its own. Lightly salted but you can still taste the calamari. The Miku roll was very flavourful and very filling. The tobiko really made it all so scrumptious. I really appreciated the good service. Our server asked if we had any allergies and accommodated us. Really amazing. The drinks were a delight as well! The Miyazaki #2 was gorgeous! And delicious as well. Very cool gastronomy. read more

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I have dined here on several occasions, once for summerlicious and twice for my birthday. This time it was for a friends' birthday--there were three of us and we decided to share our meals. We decided to start with the Miku Marinated Tofu Salad and this was good, love the tofu and grilled tempeh but nothing outstanding. We then got the smoked soy grilled octopus with black garlic aioli, chorizo, yuzu saffron quinoa, purple baby carrots and kale. A lot going on but it was superb in flavour--the only thing I didn't like and the reason of the lack of a star was that the tentacle I had was burnt to a crisp at the tip; beyond "smoky". And at such a luxury restaurant this should have been perfected. Next up was the Kaisen Soba Peperoncino which was delicious! Highly recommend! It was a bowl of prawns, squid, scallop, mussels, chilli garlic soy, sweet pepper, shiitake mushrooms, tomatoes and wild arugula. You can order this mild and spicy, we had it mild and I had a tiny bowl of chilli flakes on the side. Then came the Aburi Oshi Sampler where we got to try a piece of Ebi (fresh pressed prawn, lime zest and ume sauce; in my opinion the best one), Saba (house cured mackerel and miso sauce), and Sake (pressed BC wild sockeye salmon, jalapeño, and Miku sauce). Partially torched sushi is just so good! Feels like healthy candy We also go the Miku Roll which was also very delicious--sockeye salmon, crab, cucumber, uni, rolled in tobiko and miku sauce. This was a fun roll where flavours popped overwhere. Finally it was the Miku Signature Sushi selection--it was so pretty as it came out lined on a white plate like a showcase of jewels. I have nothing bad to say only that the sushi here at Miku is just so yummy. For dessert we ended with the Ichigo Mochi Dome, Jasmine Tea Ice Cream and their special of the day, Grand Marnier and Ginger Ice Cream. Oh boy, I loved everything! So so good! Until next time read more

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Huge hype when it first opened! Large space so it can accommodate a large group for any special occasions. In terms of sushi - its good but not wow. In comparison - jabistro has much better sushi & sashimi in general. Price wise - be ready to make a decent dent in your wallet. Their dessert is the standout point & is a must get! read more

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My fave sushi place never disappoints. The food is delicious, but it is especially noisy in afternoons, which the restaurant can't really control. I would suggest dinner dates here. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

They made me special Christmas Eve night. Food was good( all sashimi was very vey fresh & tasty specially Toro!!) I really recommend to many Japanese visitors who love sushi.sever was very friendly even they change server few times because I can't decide order because I didn't order there recommend omakase special which included steak what I don't want to eat ...I order Aburi sushi special.it was hit very much I love... I love everything they recommend ( beer, desert) just 1thing didn't like was 1couple customers fighting (voice was very noisy whole customer watching that time) but it wasn't there mistake... so over all fantastic !!! I really want to comeback...and I will read more

This is an updated review for a Winterlicious 2018 dinner on January 27th 2018. I came here with two friends for a Winterlicious dinner -- sadly, the only time slot we could get on a Saturday night was 9:00pm... it was a struggle to stay hungry until then! I picked the following: [drink] GRAPEFRUIT BASIL SMASH grapefruit juice, spiced honey, basil, ginger beer [appetizer] MIKU SIGNATURE ABURI SUSHI SELECTION salmon oshi, ebi oshi, feature roll, red wave roll, aburi nigiri [main] BACON WRAPPED BEEF TENDERLOIN AND PAN SEARED FOIE GRAS ROUGE confit parisienne potato, spiced brussels sprouts, madeira mirin reduction, hatcho miso glaze [dessert] GREEN TEA OPERA green tea génoise, matcha buttercream, dark chocolate ganache, azuki bean cream, hazelnut wafer, matcha ice cream I had last visited Miku in March 2016 and the aburi sushi is just as I remembered: delicious! The main was very nicely done as well -- the brussel sprouts were absolutely great (I don't have them often). The tenderloin was just right. The green tea opera cake seemed a little bit sweeter this time 'round, but it was still good. Surprisingly the drink I got was pretty sour but it didn't seem too alcoholic. Overall, a really good meal but pretty expensive ($53 before tax and tip for the meal, the drink was $7). I'd definitely come back here for more of their aburi sushi... read more

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Came here for the first time over a year ago, and came back recently and decided to treat myself to the Miku Kaiseki!! Miku Kaiseki is a five course tasting menu and we got to try everything from the sashimi, appetizers, filet mignon, their iconic aburi oshi sushi, and delightful desserts!! First of all, their sashimi are so fresh and tasty! Also loved the presentation, they serve the sashimi over ice which was pretty cool and helps keep the sashimi colder. The appetizers are amazing! Loved the scallop, prawn and oyster. I also NEED to mention how cute the plates they serve the appetizers in. Out of curiosity, we actually asked the server where they got them, and she said that they got it straight from japan which was very cool! The filet mignon was HEAVENLY. The steak was so tender, it felt like the steak melted in my mouth! The roasted vegetables that were served with the steak tasted amazing with the steak. Forgot to snap a pic of the aburi sushi, but in my opinion miku has one of the best torched pressed sushi in downtown toronto! Their aburi sushi never dissapoint as they're always top quality. As for desserts, their signature green tea opera cake was amazing! It has a really nice matcha flavour and i loved the texture! Service was also amazing, server was very helpful and friendly! All in all, it was an amazing dining experience and i would love to go back and try their other tasting menu! read more

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Delicious food with great service. I love how they greet you on entry and exit with the kitchen saying Japanese greetings. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere- would be great for a date or special occasion - and the food was delicious. We got the oysters which came with two varieties. I mean you can't really screw up raw oysters but the presentation on ice with 3 sauces was lovely...no horseradish though if that matters to anyone. The sablefish was unreal. It was cooked perfectly and the sauces were wonderful too. The heirloom tomato salad only had a few tomatoes and cherry tomatoes at that but I still really liked it. The octopus was also wonderful. We actually didn't end up trying the sushi but I'm sure it's great. read more

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-Amazing. My date accidentally booked the wrong day for our reservation, but the host still gave us a table (thank you!) -the winterlicious menu was excellent. All the dishes were amazing & not dumbed down for the event. -I appreciated the dairy free dessert option! -the sake flight & the Japanese fruit wine flight was even better -all staff were friendly & knowledgeable of what they were serving read more

I have been wanting to try Miku ever since I saw and read about the resturant during Winterlicious and after having a bad experience at Shoshin from when my bf took me, I wanted to find a spot which I wanted to go to and impress him with my skills of finding a good sushi spot!! After looking through the menu, my bf and I decided to go for the Sakura Aburi Prime Set menu plus sake pairing. The kitchen was also super sweet in giving us a complementary glass of sakura sparkling wine and octopus tartare as our amuse. The set menu itself was beautifully presented as well as did not fall short on taste. Majority of the time our servers were interactive and very well trained in presenting/introducing our dishes to us. However our main server simply did not make the cut in being professional. However the food spoke volumes! The highlight of the menu for me was the Miso Baked Sablefish that was part of the kaiseki trio. The fish was beautifully cooked and tender, my bf and I both enjoyed every bite as it flaked beautifully when we cut our fork through it. The Aburi sushi was to die for. We both agree that we'd come back just for the sushi! Lastly, the dessert ended our meal beautifully, the green tea pannacotta and mint ice cream was a light medley of flavors that came together wonderfully. Overall the food I'd rate: 4.5 Service I'd rate: 4 (majority of the servers were professional and eloquent, except for one) Resturant ambiance/setting: 3 (the restaurant's setting is a bit confusing in my opinion as it's sectioned off to many areas with a chef's table, bar area, and dining area. My bf and I thought that we'd be seated at the chef's table as we made a reservation and asked to be seated there.) read more

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Summerlicious was underwhelming. $75 3 course. The aburi set appetizer was probably the highlight if I had to pick one. The main prawn white fish dish and chicken foil gras were sub par - not miku standard and a bit disappointing. Service was good read more

Great ambiance and excellent service staff is so knowledgeable. We ordered plenty to eat chef selection better to come for the set before 9, There aburi and pressed sushi is amazing and uni and otoro so fresh and prettyI definitely love the selection one of my top spots for sushi. read more

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I was here for 2019 summerlicious dinner with a friend. Clean-cut looking indoor settings and attentive service. Aburi sushi selection (4/5): what Miku is known for. Delicious and the rice was done right which is the most important part of sushi, but the tuna rolls could have more flavor. Sashimi plate (4/5): nothing too outstanding or extraordinary. I thought the portion was a bit smaller than expected but good quality. Sablefish and lobster tail (5/5): the fish and lobster tail was cooked perfectly and I loved the sauce. Beef short rib and foie gras (3/5): beef was a bit dry but a generous amount of foie gras which just melts in your mouth. Green tea opera and coconut panna cotta (4/5): not the best dessert I've had, but still goof quality. Overall, it was more casual than I expected in terms of both food and atmosphere. I'd get the aburi sushi again upon my return. read more

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I've been high anticipating the day of my Miku visit and it has finally arrived! We ordered the Miku roll, Miku zen (4 salads and 5 pieces of sushi), and the Aburi lunch set. By far my favourite item would have to be the aburi salmon and tuna. The fish was still extremely tender despite being torched, and completely melts in your mouth. For the aburi salmon, I loved the surprising hints of flavour in each - the kick from the jalepeno in the aburi salmon and the zest of the lime in the tuna was absolutely fantastic. I would have preferred more fish on each piece though. The 4 salads in the Miku zen were just so-so. I felt that it wasn't value for money, especially when coupled with a mere 5 pieces of sushi came up to $29. As for the Miku roll, I did enjoy how the generous amount of salmon roe provided the salty flavour and texture. However, I was expecting something more unique for a namesake roll. All in all, I would come back here on special occasions and load up on aburi sushi! read more

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After reading reviews of this place, I decided to try this place out with family. Miku Toronto is located in the RBC Waterpark Place office building. It is tucked inside, as they don't have their own entrance. Inside the decor is clean and simple with an upscale feel to it. I gotta admit, I should of booked the table by the sushi bar. Back to the decor and environment... Once you get inside, you will see a collection of their sake and other chilled wine. Very upscale indeed. So once I was seated at my table, the server assigned to my table came to say hello and asked what beverage will I want. At the same time I flipped thru the menu. My eyes were locked onto the flame grilled sushi that was talked about. Haha! My server came back and we asked for her recommendation. She is an absolute pro indeed as she literally memorized the menu and the specifics for each dish and recommended which will be fitting for us based on circumstances or dietary restrictions. Very good training, I like that. Back to the food, I ended up ordering the Aburi Oshi Sampler, the Miku Roll and Kaisen Soba Peperonico for dinner plus the Green Tea Opera Cake for dessert. The Aburi Oshi Sampler is wow. The flame grilled adds a different layer of flavour that doesn't overpower the fish as well as the rice is still fresh. Favorite of the sampler is the mackerel one. The Miku Roll is tasty and doesn't have that "fish" taste to it. Salmon tasted just right. My favourite is the Kaisen Soba Peperonico. I had soba but never in a stir fried format. Lots of seafood in my plate, plus the scallop is huge, big juicy shrimp. I should of asked for medium spiciness. But I wanted to play it safe. The flavour of the fish was on the heavier end, so the spiciness would of add a flavour to balance out the heavier flavour. Don't get me wrong, I loved it. Then onto dessert. I ordered the Green Tea Opera cake per the server's recommendation. My family was asking how the dessert is, all I did was just eat and enjoy and I totally ignored them. That was how good this dessert was. Overall experience is WOW! No complaints at all. Will I come back? Yes! I want to try other dishes they have on the menu. read more

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Miku is one of a few Toronto Japanese restaurants offering Aburi Oshi style sushi. Caters to the downtown Financial district and Queen's Quay crowd. Food - High quality all around. Pretty good variety of sushi, sashimi and seafood menu items to allow for a diverse meal for two or a big group. The presentation on every dish was well thought out and visually appealing. Premium Aburi Sushi Platter - a nice variety of 12 pieces of Nigiri and Maki. The Aburi style had a nice smokey flavour and texture to it. My only beef with it was it tends to fall apart when dipping the pieces on their side in the soy sauce. Sashimi Lunch - chef's choice of 10 pieces of Sashimi. All of the pieces were fresh and well presented. Yellowtail was especially tasty. Coal Harbour Platter - very nice presentation and all of the seafood was fresh. Prawns and Kale Goma-ae were the highlights. Oysters and Mussels were just okay. Service - Friendly and knowledgeable, although there were lapses in our server coming by between drinks and ordering and then follow up later on. Environment - upscale feel to the restaurant with a combination of booths and tables. The restaurant has a bright open feel to it. Music is playing in background and noise level is moderate so probably better for a group vs a quiet evening for two. read more

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I have always wanted to try this place out. It did not disappoint. My fiance and I had the holiday kaiseki and it was fantastic to say the least. The price point is obviously high, but you do get what you pay for. The ingredients used are of high value and the kaiseki does offer a wide range from beef to fish and vegetables. Our server was very attentive and did a good job of informing us of what was in each dish. If you are looking for something special then this is the place to go. I am definitely a fan! read more

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Our first time at this Vancouver originated restaurant. After seeing them renovate "forever", we finally got a chance to eat here. The claim to fame here is the " blow torch sushi. And it does not disappoint! We ordered the taster menu and added extra desserts along with the house sake. The entire meal was beautifully presented on the plate and also by the servers. Loved the meal. A bit pricy but we will be back! read more

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This is an more upscale sushi resto within the toronto, comparable to Ja Bistro on Richmond Street. Except the ambiance and the of this place really beats JaBistro. Very spacious, high ceilings with floor to ceiling windows makes this place stand out. Not to mention the modern decor. The food is amazing here, ordered the Miku Kaiseki course, which gets you to try a mixture of everything on the menu. Ordered a few other plates on top of this, was not a huge fan of the the soup or the terra cotta dessert but the oysters, aburi, tuna tartare and other sushi/sashimi and the green tea opera cake would definitely take me back there again! Would recommend this restaurant to everyone looking for a great japanese place in the city and willing to spend a little more for what you're getting read more

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I finally had a chance to try out Miku after seeing and hearing the positive feedback about this restaurant and have to say I'm a little disappointed. The service was really friendly and attentive but the food was a bit lacking. I came in during their Winterlicious 2018 menu to sample a variety of their offerings and found the food to only be OK. I tried their aburi sushi selection, bacon wrapped beef tenderloin and green tea opera from the Winterlicious menu. In addition I ordered their signature Miku roll and Grapefruit Basil Smash for a drink. They advertised their sushi to be more unique/fusion which didn't require soy sauce and wasabi but I found that there wasn't enough flavour for a few of the pieces. The fish also didn't seem the freshest. The Miku roll was also extremely similar to JaBistro's Jabistroll but I found could not compare. My favourite dish was the Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin. This dish was delicious. The beef was tender and juicy and was accompanied by nicely grilled brussel sprouts. Highly recommend getting just their brussel sprouts as an appetizer. The Green Tea Opera dessert was also pretty good. A cake with 7 different layers of green tea and matcha. The cake was very rich and the little scoop of ice cream really helped offset that. I'd say this place is a 3.5. I had pretty high expectations for the seafood and that's where I think missed the mark. I enjoyed their other dishes but they are supposed to be known for their fish which is why I'm a bit disappointed. I'd probably come back if a friend asked to go but I don't think I'll choose this as a first choice as their price point opens up a lot of options downtown. read more

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Lovely. Delicious. The tastes and ambience leave you craving it when you leave. I recently hosted a small company networking session at Miku and it was perfect. Each guest I had provided great complients to the ambience, food and service. The volume was perfect and the planning process was so very smooth. I wouldn't hesitate to host here again. Thank you to Lucy and the team. read more

Came here for dinner and so glad I did! My friend and I tried the Salmon Oshi Sushi, which literally melts in your mouth. This is by far my favourite sushi roll ever and I HIGHLY recommend it. We also tried the soft shell crab roll (forgot its name) which came with 2 small pieces of crab on the plate. This roll was pretty average and it was more deep fried flour than the crab itself. We also got some (expensive, not worth the price) salmon and tuna belly (toro) sashimi. It comes in 6 pieces, but you can ask to get a half order and get 3 pieces instead. As we were waiting for the sashimi, we were salivating at the thought of the toro but were soon quickly disappointed. Both the sashimi tasted like... nothing. Honestly, AYCE sashimi would've probably tasted better. For dessert, we shared the chocolate lava cake dessert and it is delicious! The chocolate cake is warm and moist and decadent. It comes with a scoop of jasmine tea ice cream and a bunch of fruits. Even though I wasn't impressed with the soft crab shell roll and sashimi, I would definitely come back to Miku for that torched salmon sushi and dessert. read more

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This place is a stone's throw from moi. All the previously planned trips didn't pan out somehow as one way or the other they ended up being canceled or I had to join midway. Not being the one to take excuses and wanting to support a neighborhood business I made sure there weren't any distractions i.e. just me and my Amex on this meal :) I had tried a few of their aburri items on a prior visit and some friends who had dined here commented the cooked items are good here. The Zen combo caught my eye as you get to taste 4 of their non sushi items and you also get to try the the signature matcha opera for an up charge. I showed up for a late lunch and they weren't that busy (reservations are highly recommended for evening specially on the weekend). I was given an option to sit in the patio or dine inside I chose the former. The service here is immaculate from start to finish so kudos for that and also commendable is the kitchen which I have witnessed to be a well oiled machine as sat with a YEB on a prior trip. Being a fan of productivity on the production floors one good sign is the lack of chatter on the work area when a group of people are working together (the kitchen had almost no chatter on the hour I spent sitting at the bar) so bravo to the staff and the people in charge. Now for the main attraction hmm I am not a fan of aburi style of sushi so my view is biased already. It didn't impress (if you like this style by all means give them a try). The samplers were OK (Salad was decent) and the matsutake mushroom was wasted IMO as a condiment on the other dish. Forgettable chicken and tempura as well. The dessert is very good and worth a detour IMO if you like matcha. Just gorgeous and one can see all the effort that must have gone is putting it together so a 4.5 star here for dessert. They are priced on the high side for lunch (dinner prices are high as well from what I have been told) When one factors in the price I would be hard pushed to give a 3 star as the food didn't impress at all. read more

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Need reservation We tried the course menu. The expectations weren't as expected compare to the expenses we had the pay. I been to other high end sushi places with much better quality read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

We decided to do the Mike 5 course menu. First course was a sashimi appetizer that was amazing. Everything was so fresh bright. The second course was a trio of appetizers. Oysters, tuna tartar, and seared scallop. It was all delicious but if I had to choose a favorite it was the tartar. The seasoning was spot on. Third course was prime rib with roasted summer squash and mushroom. We were surprised at how big the portion was. That in itself would have been enough as a meal on it's one. Then came the sushi course - wonderful. I will have to go back to try more of aburi style sushi. Finally the desserts. They were so pretty but at that point we were so full. I would definitely recommend this place and the tasting menu. Now I can return and order my favorites. read more

After visiting Miku in Vancouver I had to visit Miku in Toronto to see if it is just as good!!!! Miku Toronto is definitely just as good!!!!! Their food is so delicious and full of rich unique flavours!!!! This summer they have an amazing summerlicious menu that you have to try out!!!! They give you a lot of different sushi to try for starters, all with unique amazing flavours!!!!!! For main they have either a fish and lobster combo or a beef and foie gras combo!!!! Both are very juicy and pair so well together!!!!!! To finish they have a green tea cake with matcha ice cream, guava sorbet or a coconut dessert!!!!! All the desserts are amazing and so refreshing, a perfect end to a meal!!! This place is a little higher end (expensive) but definitely worth a visit!!!! Highly recommend that you check this place out!!!! read more

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We were craving for good sushi during this quarantine and definitely Miku was a great pick! We got the Take platter and there were 36 pieces for 2 people. My boyfriend and I LOVED the torched sushi and the nigiri. The sushi was fresh and super tasty! I would say that the smaller rolls were a little disappointing though and I also found fish bone in one of them. However overall for $39, I would say it is a good cost. I would say that my favorite piece would be the torched salmon and the torched mackerel. I think next time, I want to order just the torched and special pieces more. 10/10 would still recommend! read more

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Miku is one of those places where you end up paying $200 for two and still feel great about it. The service was impeccable, the food was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere couldn't be cozier. Despite the high prices, you can walk-in and enjoy a meal in your casual attire. The place is also child friendly, they have a bunch of boosters and high chairs. The outside patio is facing the Main Street and can be a little noisy although it is nice on a weekend. The selection of sake is impressive. Our server was informative about the sake and he helped us to pick the right flight. FYI, all of the sake they serve is premium, so please DO NOT ask them to heat it up since the heating process may destroy the delicate flavours and accents of the yeast. read more

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This place has some of the best Aburi sushi you can find in Toronto! This is especially impressive considering how hard it is to find fresh fish for sushi in this city. The menu is pricier than the average joint, but the quality of the food more than justifies it. The salmon and saba oshi sushi are must haves for any visit here! (the ebi oshi is totally skippable). I would also recommend trying the Miku or Red Wave rolls as well. The only disappointment here was the alcohol and wine list, as our drinks were overpriced and unimpressive. Just stick to the food and your taste buds will thank you =) read more

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Time and time again - they outdo themselves with their amazing food/service. Miku is easily my favourite (affordable) sushi restaurant in Toronto. What won me over here would be the food, albeit the consistently great service they offer. I have loved every single item I've had here: 1) Miku Zen: consists of ebi fritter, aburi albacore tuna sashimi, sablefish, organic tofu salad. The perfect mix in a box. They were very kind in replacing one of the items that contains pork with sablefish and they were fantastic. The organic tofu salad is so generous in portion and very tasty (mind you I do not eat salad:)). Let's just say this box is nothing short of perfection! 2) Sushi plate: consists of salmon oshi, coal harbour roll, red wave roll, prawn aburi nigiri and albacore tuna aburi nigiri. This jus h7stplate is honestly a gift from up there. Salmon oshi is my ultimate favourite. Hands down the best aburi I've had in Toronto! The combination of the Miku sauce and jalapeno is out of this world. I can eat 20 of these, no problem ( and have actually done that :D) 3) on top of the amazing sushi they have, the desserts are also to-die-for! Green Tea Opera is their signature dessert, and it is so for a reason. The dark chocolate ganache apparently takes hours to make and it shows. During summerlicious, I had the chance to try a limited-time bread pudding. I wish this would've been permanent on the menu - perhaps this is what heaven tastes like! My proximity to this restaurant is probably not the best for me, considering how often I'm there. Obviously, have been and will keep coming back! read more

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I ordered the holiday course Sashimi: I could actually taste the difference, the meat is firmer than your average fish and provides just the right amount of resistance to your bite Scallop: crispy outer layer is a nice touch Oyster: onion garnish provides a citrus pang to completely erase the usual fishiness Prime rib steak: tender, not chewy so you do not need to work your jaws too much Aburi from the sushi plate: Rich creamy flavour, really liked this one! I can see why Miku is known for it Pistachio dessert: Although it was just a side to the matcha eclair, it could've been a dessert dish by itself. Love the nutty flavour read more

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This is one of the best Sushi places in the Toronto Area. Every piece of sushi and sashimi we had was fresh and very high quality. Service was excellent as the waiters described every every dish before we ordered and after it arrived. Along with our meal, we ordered the Warm Valrhona Matcha Chocolate Fondant. OMG, this is the best molten lava cake I had. The cake was perfectly baked while the matcha/chocolate center oozed out as we dug in. It was paired with a jasmine tea ice cream that greatly complements the lava cake. If you're a fan of chocolate, I definitely recommend ordering this after your meal. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I think I hyped up myself way too much or had a ridiculously high expectation for Miku because like another review, I found the food to be underwhelming. My bf and I ordered a couple dishes to share, aburi oshi sushi: one order each of salmon, ebi, and Saba. We also ordered Roasted Hidori chicken supreme, and ichigo mochi for dessert. I thought everything with the exception of the dessert tasted good but not up to par with the price point. There was just something that was lacking in each dish... the Ichigo mochi on the other hand, WAS AMAZING!!!! The strawberry and raspberry flavours were so concentrated and intense, there was a perfect ratio between the mochi and the strawberry and cream filling, and the cookie added a nice crunch and flavour that tied everything together. While the food wasn't what I expected, the service from the servers were impeccable. I probably won't come back unless if my friends or family is throwing their birthday here. read more

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THE EXPERIENCE Beautiful, modern restaurant with lots of seating, specializing in blowtorched sushi (Aburi). The three of us were seated in a huge comfy booth that could probably fit six people. The server was very friendly! Be prepared to spend a lot if you're looking to get full. We split all of the following dishes below and were still pretty hungry afterwards. THE FOOD Albacore Tuna and Wakame Tartare (4/5) - Tasty but nothing special. I think the wakame seaweed flavour was throwing me off a bit. Aburi Beef Carpaccio (5/5) - Really enjoyed the flavours in this one. The quality of meat was great and I loved the wasabi creme fraiche. Aburi Oshi Sushi (5/5) - We tried the blowtorched Salmon and the Waygu Beef. The salmon was very fresh and the Waygu beef was absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend! Miku Roll (2/5) - Was not a fan. The roll itself was fresh but it felt like something was missing and the overall flavour was bland. JaBistro's version of this roll is definitely better in my opinion. read more

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