Nice selection of Japanese whiskies, along with other spirits. I recommend the Hibiki Harmony. I followed that with the Wagyu Old Fashioned, which was nice. The nigiri, sashimi and sushi menu was not extensive, but delicious. Everything presented with perfection, teasing my taste buds. I sat at the bar and didn't feel any compromise in service. Only a very short walk from the harbor. Looking forward to returning next time I'm in Toronto. read more

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For the love of Aburi sushi! And make it oishi! Best pressed sushi are made here: and torched style with truffle oil for extra. So good!! Absolutely divine. The good: Aburi style sushi! Any of the torches pressed sushi: oishi! The signature rolls, the creamy udon. I wasn't expecting much from Udon but it was worth a trip or 7. The torched pressed sushi though: worth like 10-12 trips alone for that. Tried their surf and turf roll as well. I thought that was a ok. On a pricier side and a ok. Aburi sushi though, can't go wrong. They are also extremely busy. Make reservation! I got in easy first time around the last trip: I ended up waiting almost an hour for counter: bar seat for 1! Very long wait. Love the green tea opera cake! Get the mini version if you can, compliments the meal, ambiance and then some!! It's a necessary ending for the meal here! Till next time. read more

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Wonderful from start to finish. We started with their Brussels sprouts which had pieces of pork belly on top that was a nice addition however the Brussels sprouts on their own were wonderful. We ordered a few of their roles however their signature roles are the way to go, and the albacore was absolutely great. We ended with the cheese tart which I was skeptical of (not a fan of grapes and it had blue cheese shavings on it), but not only was it absolutely beautiful the taste was beyond wonderful. If I could have licked the plate I would have. That dessert alone is reason to stop by. Service was flawless and this will definitely be a stop I make when I'm back in this city. read more

Miku - Japanese cheese tart - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

A superb experience at Miku! I love this stuff, even though it hurts my wallet. They have a wide variety of stuff - and even a price fixe menu which I tend to always stick with (they know what's best). I've only ever been to miku at dinner and it's always been a great experience with service - they know each dish, explain it throughly and are more than kind when serving. They really do deserve that $80-100 tip at the end!! The sushi there is always fresh and although sometimes the combo may seem weird, the chefs know what they're doing and the umami and taste just flow on the tongue. If they have wagyu ANYTHING, go for it - the best wagyu I've ever had in my whole life. It's crazy how vivid the taste is. Even the desserts are always spectacular. I love whatever they put together! The best part is that I never feel sickly full after it and although it may look small, it's a lot of food and will keep you content. Expect to drop at least $500+ on one meal though! AKA. do not bring a first date or someone you're casually seeing (make sure you guys are exclusive, or ask for separate checks! Lol) read more

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Came here for my birthday and we decided to try their Kaiseki, which is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. There are 5 courses featuring a 3-tier appetizer course, a SEA course, a LAND course, a sushi course. and a dessert. My absolute fav was the A5 Wagyu rib eye roll that melted in my mouth. I was also blown away by the ice cream parfait that had so many delicious components. Since Miku is known for their Aburi sushi, we also ordered the aburi oishi sampler, and the Miku roll. The whole meal was exceptional including the service and atmosphere, so I would highly recommend! Note: you can just order one Kaiseki set to share. This is a great way for you to try more things from their menu! Visit Jess.feed.me on IG for more food photos! read more

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Miku is still my fav sushi place. This is place is so good. It never disappoints. They have a variety of sushi platters with cooked and raw food. I'm not a raw sushi person but the torched sushi platter is amazing. Even after the pandemic the service and food quality Is top notch. You get what you pay for. read more

Miku - Premium variety platter - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It begins and ends with Kevin, who may be the world's best server. He gave impeccable recommendations, made us laugh, helped us choose, and absolutely elevated our experience. He even surprised us with a flourish that I won't describe here but can absolutely say was the hilarious highlight of the night. Not that it needed much help: the oysters, sushi, and desserts were all astonishingly good. I want to give specifics but there are too many! Truly, there were no missteps. Delicious every bite of every course. Easiest way to say it is that I'll remember this meal for many years. So fun, so good. read more

We're from Seattle, my husband lived in Japan for 6 years, and we eat sushi every week. Our top priority in a sushi restaurant is the quality of the fish: Miku provided, and we'd happily come back any time we're in Toronto again. The staff was accommodating when our party wanted to move to a quieter table, and our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The non-fish menu items were creative and delightful. Our party had: APPETIZERS * the tofu & potato salad (5/5) * Japanese Crispy Chicken (4/5 - very good but I felt it needed something to brighten it up, like a small salad or something) FISH/ABURI * maguro sashimi (4.7/5 - nothing to hide behind, perfect texture, ever so slight lack of followthrough in flavor) * Salmon Oshi Sushi (5/5 - a subtle spiciness and smokiness) * Aburi Signature sushi plate - 4 pieces nigiri (5/5) * Premium Sushi Selection - 4 pieces nigiri (5/5) * a custom-made crab roll with just crab-mayo mixture (5/5) DRINKS * Toji Fizz (5/5 - non-alcoholic, very light and refreshing) * Affogato (5/5 - I'd call this a dessert! An espresso shot on jasmine tea ice cream: It was amazing and came with a lovely little cake, AK.A. "financier", something like a "green tea brownie") DESSERTS * Tahitian Vanilla Bean Cheesecake (5/5) As far as price goes, it's expensive, but a really high-quality Japanese meal in Seattle would be much more, so we were very pleasantly surprised. The attention to detail, the thoughtful menu, the ambiance, and the presentation definitely makes Miku a great choice if you're looking for an upscale restaurant that can impress you with the food just as much as all the other details. read more

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This restaurant was recommended to me for fresh aburi sushi. To celebrate the end of a long week, my friend and I came for dinner. We were very excited as we've been to its sister restaurant Tora and were curious as to how different this place would be! The restaurant's interior is simple and elegant. I loved looking at the lights on the ceiling- they were fascinating pieces of art! In some sections, there were large clear plastic dividers to keep diners safe. We ordered: -Salmon oshi sushi (6 pieces) & Aburi oshi sampler (6 pieces) -Miku roll (8 pieces) -Warm matcha valrhona chocolate fondant The service was excellent from start to finish. A young gentleman was our waiter. After he wrote down our orders, he asked us about our allergies. My friend informed him that she's allergic to shrimp and shellfish. When our orders arrived, the ebi oshi sushi (torched prawn) pieces from the Aburi oshi sampler were on a separate plate- which we really appreciated. Throughout the evening, our waters were always filled, the empty plates were taken away, and he checked in a few times to check that everything was going well. The oshi sushi were our favourite! The rice was well-packed and kept its shape. The torched sushi melted in our mouths, each bite was pure heaven! Miku roll was good- I enjoyed the crunchy texture of the tobiko (flying fish roe) and the smoothness of the Miku sauce blending in with the ingredients in the roll. The matcha fondant was beautiful and delicious! We loved the way the matcha goodness oozed like a lava inside the chocolate fondant. The Japanese whiskey ice cream was quite strong! However, the strong flavour went well with the sweetness of the matcha, thus balancing out the flavours. Highly recommended! Your taste buds will thank you! :) Tips: -Reservation highly recommended -There is a 2 hour dining limit -Sit by the large artwork (blue fishes swimming) for a cozy and quiet vibe, or, sit under the cool ceiling art for a vibrant and lively vibe. read more

Miku - Warm matcha valrhona chocolate fondant - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Spring at Miku! I came in to try their Sakura Kaiseki menu happening until May 1st. My fiancé thought it was too pricey but that's good he's not writing the review. The food and experience were impressive which now I understand why Miku is so highly rated. I definitely agree with the other positive reviews. The service was adequate! Friendly staff greeted us right when we arrived and said farewell on our way out. Also during our meal, waiters were very attentive and answered our questions. I came in at 4:30pm which is the start of their dinner menu. I was surprised to see lots of tables filled but there was no wait time. Food was grand. I could tell how much effort and thought was put into the menu. I loved the menu theme and enjoyed seeing the different flower incorporated into each dish. My favorite was the dessert! I could eat infinite amount and still want more. The restaurant also has a bar area with a great selection of alcohol! Next time I come back, I'm definitely trying the sake flight. read more

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It's a Thursday and we had lunch here. Been here many times so no surprise and menu hasn't changed much. Curious that they don't have albacore tuna - Same when we went to Minami 2 weeks ago. It was very hard to get the waitress attention for some reason so that wasn't great. Especially during lunch hours when time is short. The biggest surprise was that the salmon sashimi wasn't fresh. It's never happened to me before so quick surprised it's happened at Miku of all places. The texture was a little mushed...definitely at the end of a sell-by date. One last thing. Philosophically I don't like it when restaurants nowadays put min 18% on the machine when settling the bill. Miku is one of them - I have no issue rewarding exceptional services and glad to tip above average. But 18% isn't the floor!!!! read more

The service here was awesome, really appreciate the servers and host talking to us and giving us options/tastings on things we'd like. That elevated the experience a lot for me. I definitely would recommend staying on getting the sushi because that was awesome and the reason it's a 4 star for me because the pork belly was really really raw and I was not expecting that! But a very nice place on the harbor and worth checking out! read more

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Ordered a Miku Aburi at home set for two. It came in three take out bento boxes (pictured below). The first was like a tasting menu of mini dishes. Some appetizer like such as the salmon katsu and pork katsu (too dry for my liking) and sashimi appetizer (refreshing but small slices). It also had two other sections for mains which included 6 pieces of thinly sliced wagyu (omg soooo good especially when reheated a tad bit and added salt hehe) and seasonal veggies (mushrooms and salad), 2 slices of marinated duck (pretty good as well but kinda small), 2 slices of cooked fish, 2 pieces of cooked octopus and daishi vegetables. It was a cute sampler of a variety of things and we enjoyed the mix of cooked meats and sashimi. Fav was definitely the wagyu!! I love the tasty head in the clouds feeling that I get w wagyu! Second box was a sushi box including o-toro, hamachi, madai, and Aburi ebi oshi and aburi salmon oshi. Fav was definitely the aburi ebi oshi which was sweet and tender shrimp and the deep flavoured soft and fatty otoro sushi. I also liked the madai sushi which was sweet and tender as well! I'm happy w their quality even though we got take out! Third box was the green tea opera cake. They looked like delicate cakes but wish it was larger per piece and wish it came with two different types of dessert. Overall impression: I was happy w the variety of food and it had pretty good value. We opted for pick up which saved us 10%! read more

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This sushi restaurant is located inside a shopping center so it doesn't have upside visibility. The design of the space is exquisite. We dropped in with no reservation and we're able to be seated immediately in a wonderful location with a view of the whole restaurant. The sushi was impeccable! We were there for lunch so we did Amy have any cocktails but the server kept our tea and water filled. The servers, I causing the bartender were very attentive! read more

Miku - Gorgeous peony arrangement! - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

So happy I ordered my birthday feast from Miku in February! I picked the Sumire sushi platter with 36 pieces of torched sushi and the Hot Appetizer Bespoke Tier... I was not disappointed. The latter platter came with ebi fritter, pork katsu, chicken nanban, braised short ribs and brussel sprouts all for $50! Also ordered their Shinjuku cocktail kit. It was interesting to see the pink cotton candy dissolve into the drink. The cocktail wasn't bad but wasn't as spectacular as the entrees. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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The oshi pressed aburi is the best in town. I will keep coming back just for those. Hefty price for a single order but every bite feels like angels are singing Highly recommended -- wish the oshi's are priced in a more reasonable manner read more

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Best aburi sushi in town! I've been to Miku a bunch, but most recently came for their kaiseki meal (happy holidays and all). They were super conscientious with full wipe-down service and new flatware for every course (in fact, it felt a bit wasteful at times). The kaiseki meal was filling. The dessert was a particular highlight (also, what an INSANE portion size!!) -- it wasn't too sweet at all, which is a common complaint with desserts elsewhere. Sometimes, the servers rushed through the descriptions a bit (making it a bit difficult to understand), but truly not an issue. While I enjoyed the kaiseki meal, I would like to call out two alternatives -- one, a portion of saba oshi. This is my FAVOURITE aburi sushi offering at Miku, and it's unfortunately not part of the kaiseki offering. If you're not too hungry, I'd recommend just getting this alone. Another alternative... MIKU TAKEOUT. Getting one of these platters is 100% the best value option to get what Miku shines best for. As far as I know, it's takeout only though (no delivery). Also, I heard Miku Vancouver is even better. Haven't been there myself to confirm though. read more

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[Pre-COVID review] I had heard great things about Miku when I went to Vancouver three years ago, but unfortunately didn't include it in our budget nor did we make a reservation ahead of time. So when I got the chance to try it in Toronto, my girl friend and I made sure to make a reservation in advance. It served as our "fancy girls night out" experience of the trip! Here's what we ordered: - Aburi Prime Set Menu - Salmon Aburi Oshi Sushi - Green Tea Opera Cake Honestly, everything was so good. My friend and I were so sad to see the pieces disappearing as we ate. Each of the sushi we ate melted like butter and everything was SO DELICIOUS. We loved the salmon aburi oshi sushi so much we actually ordered a second order of it. I had such a hard time deciding what dessert to get - they all sounded lovely, but I ended up going with my favorite dessert flavor, matcha green tea. The matcha ice cream was a nice pairing with the cake. Our server took the time to explain each nigiri in the Set Menu which I really liked since I haven't eaten much sashimi other than salmon. The only thing I found odd was usually servers will leave you for privacy when you write the check, but ours stood right by us which made us feel a bit uncomfortable. That aside though - I honestly can't wait to come back again - whether it's to this Toronto location or to visit the Vancouver location. Still dreaming of the Salmon Aburi Oshi Sushi set after almost two years... read more

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Being Asian, I have quite high expectation on Japanese cuisine and honestly the sushi were in my opinion not worth it. They still tasted good, just not the best I've had. I've had better taste & quality for less money. Their non Japanese dishes were very well done but portion were on the smaller side. Our server was really sweet, attentive, and accommodating with our orders, doing half portions on select dishes so we can try more items. My favourite dish was the octopus, it was cooked well and the teriyaki sauce was a perfect pair. The Wagyu tartare was good but a little bland, the amount of alfalfa sprouts was overwhelming and made it taste too earthy. We are big espresso martini and matcha latte fans so we were excited to see matcha martini on the menu. But it tasted more like an apple martini rather than matcha. Everything we ordered is in the pictures and our bill came just under $400 after tax and tip. Overall a good experience but probably won't be our first choice of restaurant to go back to. They also do not validate parking which was $30 underground. read more

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Some of the finest aburi sushi I've had to date! The Miku Signature Sushi Selection and the Aburi Oshi Sushi are must gets, especially if it's your first time here. My faves by far from the sets were Saba Oshi Sushi and the Ebi Oshi Sushi. My one complaint is that we were missing a sushi in our set - we had three types whereas the menu featured four...should've asked why there were only three. We also enjoyed the Red Wave rolls, Broccolini Goma-ae and Wagyu Tartare. The masatake sauce in the Red Wave rolls went so well with the red tuna. The Broccolini was a simple dish but was so good. Wish we had more actually! The Wagyu Tartare was a work of art. I was pretty impressed by the dessert menu. A lot of Japanese restaurants don't have a whole lot for dessert let alone a dessert menu that features Japanese whisky ice cream! For dessert we had the Warm Matcha Valrhona Chocolate Fondant. It was for a birthday and they were able to arrange a candle with "Happy Birthday" on it. The molten matcha ganache with the chocolate fondant went so well with the Japanese whisky ice cream (pretty strong whisky mind you). Honestly one of the most sophisticated desserts that I've had to date. Overall the food was super fresh and delicious. Service was good and the ambiance was inviting. Would highly recommend if you love aburi sushi and are a fan of Japanese desserts! read more

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My partner and I had a celebratory dinner at Miku a while back and I'm sad to say our experience was lukewarm. Our night started off in a frenzy because we were late for our reservation by 20 minutes but Miku was kind enough to save our seat until we arrived. We arrived at 6:20 while our reservation was at 6:00. Once we settled in, we chose to order both the miku and aburi course and sample between the both of us. Their miku course is their regular omakase course, and the aburi includes off-menu items and premium ingredients. I liked that miku does not require the table to order the same course. They're even okay if only one person orders the omakase course. However, I would recommend just ordering the miku since I didn't find the aburi offered significantly more. We also ordered a fruit wine flight and sake flight for tasting. The sake was meh but the fruit wine was nice. We were then reminded that we had a seating limit to two hours. However, we were concerned since we ordered omakase and arrived late so worried if all our dishes would arrive promptly. We were assured that they would be. Unfortunately this is when it became unpleasant. We were late, so that is on us, but we were repeatedly reminded that we needed to leave a little before 8 since they needed to prep the table, even though we ordered 2 omakase courses. Our first course arrived at 6:50. Shortly after finishing this, they moved us to a table in the back since they originally gave us a larger table that they now wanted to give to a larger party. This was disruptive. Our second course did not arrive until a full half an hour later at 7:20. At this point we are frantically scarfing down our food and checking our watches to see if everything would turn out okay. Kudos to our waiter who was pleasant and enjoyable to talk to and tried his best to answer our questions about the menu and food. With everything going on, all I can remember was the food was decent, but nothing to write home about. Considering we paid close to $400 for the both of us, the food quality and level of service did not match this price. I will not be returning. read more

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Location: 4 Trendy downtown Toronto location in the Harbourfront area. We walked from our hotel but judging from the area street parking could be a challenge. Your best bet is the building's garage - not sure what the fees are or whether there is validation - best to check with the restaurant :) Venue: 5 Trendy and very nicely decorated and well-appointed. Large venue with indoor and outdoor seating options. They do take reservations, which is highly recommended. Ambiance: 4 Trendy and upscale. Service: 4 Professional and courteous. Very attentive. Food: 3 Extensive menu of appetizers, hot and cold plates, sushi, rolls, sashimi, and signature desserts. Their specialties are Kaiseki dining and Aburi Sushi. Kaiseki is a multi-course dinner experience. Unlike Omakase which is almost exclusively sushi and sashimi, it consists of a variety of cooked, well-plated dishes and only some sushi and sashimi where appropriate. There is great attention to detail in preparation and plating. It does run $150 CAD per person with an additional $50 CAD per person for sake or wine pairing (prices are as of July 2022). Aburi is their specialty preparation for sushi, utilizing signature sauces and searing techniques. Portions were generally acceptable in size. Prices were higher than average but acceptable. Nigiri sushi is priced per piece rather than per pair, again priced slightly high but still reasonable. Sushi quality was OK. We got a few hard to chew pieces :D Appetizers were well prepared and well plated and tasty. The Aburi sushi was OK (too much rice). Rolls were OK too, but nothing special. Drinks: 4 Large selection of tasty and good-looking signature drinks, sake, wine and beer. Priced above average. The last word: 4 All in all, a nice overall dining adventure. You feel valued and taken care of. Be prepared to splurge a bit and enjoy the overall experience. I do think the food needs a little bit of improvement. read more

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We came to celebrate my friends' and my birthday. I've dined here a few times before with a smaller group (2-4 people) and always enjoyed the food. This time, we were a larger party of 8. We were seated at a table at the back by the windows. I liked that it was away from the rest of the patrons and therefore more private for us. We decided to share the Miku Waterfront Platter which was good. I liked the variety and presentation. We also ordered a ton of sharing plates: the Aonori Tempura Calamari which was decent. The Salmon Oshi is my favourite (I always order this when I'm here), the Spicy Sesame Edamame was ok, Crispy Brussel Sprouts are also a favourite and something I always order, and the Aburi Beef Carpaccio was great. I had the AAA Sterling Silver Prime Rib which was excellent. The meat was really tender and delicious. The Kaisen Soba Pepperoncino tasted great as well. As for the birthday desserts, we had a scoop of sorbet with a lit candle and "Happy Birthday" neatly written. It was really cute and I loved it! We ordered some dessert to share: the Green Tea Opera is my favourite and something I order every time, the Japanese Peach Elba is something I wouldn't order again, and the Ichigo Velvet Mochi Dome was okay. The service was fantastic as always, and I always have a good time here. read more

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Everything we got was delicious. I had come here a couple of years ago and was so happy when they still had the mochi ichigo dome dessert. The matcha ice cream that they serve with it is so delicious and the softness of the mochi is to die for. The oysters seem to have some sort of yuzu sauce with them and I enjoyed them. I love love aburi and they do it right here. At the end of our experience lunch ended up being close to $210 dollars including tip. A little bit on the pricier side but we did have a sparking water and espresso martini not featured in the photos. During happy hour there weren't many people in sight, but the restaurant is well kept and the servers were attentive in changing our plates and cutlery. Would definitely come back! read more

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I had Miku as a surprise birthday delivery (shout out to Kathy and Daisy if you're reading this) and loved this. I got the Aburi Set + Green Tea Opera and was sad to see it disappear in front of my eyes as I took each bite. The Aburi set was delicious but honestly, the memorable piece of this whole meal was the Green Tea Opera. I've never had something like it; the base was crispy/flakey, the chocolate was decadent, and the toppings made each bite a well-balanced meal. If you had to order one thing from here, (yes I know it's a sushi restaurant), I'd actually order the Green Tea Opera over anything else lol. read more

Miku - Aburi Set and Green Tea Opera - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Seems like every time I am in Toronto, Miku is a must-visit dinner spot. A friend of mine first recommended this restaurant as I am a big lover of sushi, and I am forever grateful (thanks Melissa). Miku sports a large patio area and even larger dining area / raw bar, so whether you want to eat inside or on the patio, Miku has got you covered. If you are in the Habour Front area, I highly recommend Miku. A few of my favorites on the menu include the Salmon Oshi Sushi, Ebi Oshi, Sushi, and Saba Oshi Sushi. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent service , my waiter was very nice. I haven't been here in 5yrs and when I'm in Toronto this is my go to spot! I come here jus for the salmon aburi oahi sushi, it's a must order!! I had 3 orders of it!! I'm in heaven and it still taste like how I remember 5yrs ago read more

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the food was good! our server was very knowledgeable on the menu. we were seated near the kitchen and there was a lot of fruit flies coming at our table :( ambiance is fancy and dark read more

Really good spot if you are looking to treat yourself! I went for the summerlicious event in which there was a 3 course dinner and the food was great! The sushi tasted very fresh and the dessert was some of the best I've had -- I would definitely opt for the black sesame bread pudding, so light and fluffy with great citrusy and sweet flavours! I personally wasn't a fan of the sake, but I would recommend trying it if it is something you enjoy read more

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Great location & ambiance It's quite à standardized upscale Japanese restaurant with fresh sashimi, but their pressed sushi is not the most impressive I love their opera cake , if you dine in the presentation of the cake is beyond gorgeous (and delicious!) You can also order the opera cake for take out for a bday party or special events (it's daily cheap too considering they're an upscale restaurant) read more

Probably some of the best sushi in the city! Love and have tried it many times. Great ambience and the service staff are amazing read more

I am from out of town and am SO happy we found this spot! Best sushi ive ever had. Server was helpful and so nice and has a beautiful interior for photos. read more

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We were luckily able to be seated after about 15 mins. We didn't have a reservation but the hostess was very helpful and seated us at a high top in the bar area. Our server was very attentive and helped explain the menu. They are know for their Aburi technique for making sushi. They press the protein and rice into a rectangle and then an added dressing. Afterwards they flame sear the sushi. Absolutely delicious. Sushi was fresh and flavorful with perfectly cooked rice. No soy sauce needed at all! In fact, they recommend to not use any soy sauce. The Miso soup was a favorite as well. Honestly such a nice touch as the sushi doesn't fill you up. We also ordered the Brussels which had salty pork belly on top. A wonderful night! And ending it off with an espresso martini made the most spectacular dining experience in Toronto. read more

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Came here for the Valentine's Day Kaiseki meal - and man, were we blown away! The food was delicious and the service was absolutely outstanding. Our server was so attentive - a specific example is when she noticed that we ripped apart the single black serviette (they only gave us one) so that we could each place our glass on it, and immediately came back with two serviettes, one for each of us. The first course was a trio of three small plates. A white porcelain vase-like structure was brought to the table and promptly disassembled into its three tiers of plates. There was a shrimp and lotus root paste with nori soup - it reminded me heavily of this seaweed wrapped dim sum with shrimp and water chestnuts. The paste was light, bouncy, and shrimpy, but I personally found there to be a bitterness to the seaweed broth. The second plate was an assortment of vegetables, seafood, and duck. The vegetables (carrot and potato) were cut cutely (i.e., flower, butterfly) and simmered in a soy marinade. The carrot was soft and sweet, while the potato retained its crunch - seemed a touch raw. The bamboo shoots were refreshing with no after flavour. The grilled yellowtail was such a surprise! You could taste the salty soy sauce and there was quite a bit of smokiness - the texture was chewy, dense, almost waxy. It resembled a cured fish. Two small firefly squids were placed in a cucumber round. The squid had a touch of wasabi and was extremely juicy and sweet. The sprinkle of sesame seeds on top imparted a nuttiness similar to the Japanese candied seafood snacks. The cured duck was good; there was a healthy thick flab of fat and it was tender but slightly chewy. The overwhelming flavour came from the butter reduction - it was very rich and fragrant. The last plate was a foie gras monaka - chestnut cream, foie gras, and fig jam sandwiched between two thin wafers. Honestly, I would've preferred if there was less of the cream inside. A single bite would cause all the cream to leak out. The monaka reminded me of autumn with the sweet chestnut cream and slight tartness from the fig jam. There was a hint of bitterness from the foie gras, but overall, I found this bite too heavy. Next came the "sea" main - a butter poached lobster tail with leek and potato gratin and a lobster korokke. The dish was served on a warm plate and smelled like heavenly lobster bisque. There were three dainty pieces of pickled celery, a great balance for the butter potato. The potato gratin was honestly too rich for me - there was a heavy earthiness from some sort of cheese sauce inside. We ended up eating it with the dark purple sauce (plum sauce?) which helped balance the flavours. The korokke was very crispy on the outside, and astonishingly soft, warm, and creamy within. It was basically like a deep-fried lotus paste. The lobster tail was. to. die. for. It was tender, salty, bouncy - almost as if it were sous-vide and basted in the butter for the perfect amount of time. The "land" main followed, a 3oz Australian wagyu striploin. I didn't love the truffle-infused sauces (the truffle parsnip puree, and truffle hollandaise) but the mushrooms - particularly the maitake - stole the show for me. It was ~chef's kiss~! There was a little char from the grill, and it was smoky and umami. The spinach and tomato accompaniments were just okay - I found the spinach overwhelmingly salty, with a slight touch of something fermented and fishy. The confit tomato was soft but it was just... tomato. The wagyu was good! Buttery and tender, with the flavours brought out by the bit of flaked salt. Finally came the sushi. The temaki were adorable - the pickled radish one was a little tangy, the madai had a subtle sweetness and fishiness which was well balanced by the refreshing shiso and tart ume, and the salmon paired with the salted koji added a nice kick. The uni with the exploding ikura was extremely fresh - I personally found uni to be a bit rich at times, but this one was smooth. The shiso, again, helped to lighten the flavours and was critical in assisting my boyfriend in finishing the uni (he didn't like the texture nor the richness). Their signature salmon aburi was great - you could tell it was likely wild pacific salmon given the dark rose colour. I enjoyed the jalapeno which helped cut through the melted cheese on top. The aburi sawara was fishy but simultaneously buttery and melty - I only wish there was a bit more acidity or spice to help balance the flavours. The aburi otoro was fatty, but a little sinewy. The sashimi wagyu, however, stole the show. It was such an explosion of flavour - the thinly cut beef was tender and the horseradish, white chocolate powder, and everything else created fireworks in my mouth. We wrapped up with the raspberry and dark chocolate dessert. There was raspberry foam, dark chocolate cake, ruby chocolate hearts, and a rose white chocolate ice cream scoop. I personally don't love raspberry but found it was great!! read more

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Ya know... My first Miku experience was during the spring on 2017 in Van City...I loved that city so much. Our dining experience at Miku was the one meal that defined our trip. Luck has it that Toronto, the sister city, has its own Miku. Imagine the broad smile that crept on my face as I was researching eating options. Given we only had a couple of days in the city, we meandered all over. After a day of seeing Nathan Phillips Square and seeing Scotiabank Arena, we walked a few blocks further to Miku for an early dinner. Oh, dude... The food was just as good as I remembered! My fave was the Salmon Oshi Sushi. We also ordered the Miku Roll. It's named after the restaurant so it's gotta be good. We loved everything on our table. Another yummy meal thanks to the Miku staff. read more

Miku - Look at how gorgeous this salmon Oshi Sushi is. I've been thinking of this morsel for TWO years! - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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A very solid $75 set menu dinner offering for Summerlicious 2022. Thé food was very tasty but not exceptional. The service was not the most attentive because they were clearly so busy. Rating it down as well because I did NOT enjoy the sake flight at all unfortunately; only 1 of the 3 options was somewhat palatable. Miku is overhyped in my opinion, there are much better options at that price point. The dessert was truly the highlight of the meal; I would purchase both desserts from a dessert shop if it was offered. Unfortunately the entree of roast grouper was simply average. The sides were not great, I discovered Im not a fan of charred bok choi. read more

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Excellent sashimi with extensive alcohol selection. Dessert was delicious and pretty. read more

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Food is really good and never dispointted. And the service is always excellent. That's exactly why I keep coming back. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I have been meaning to try Miku for years, and decided to come here for an anniversary dinner. I made a reservation for 8:15pm on a Tuesday. As only the patio was open at the time, all tables were full. We opted for the Coal Harbour tasting menu, which is five courses for $88. Portions aren't huge, but I was definitely full after the meal. __________ 1) ZENSAI (snow crab, soy gel sheet, compressed watermelon, avocado purée) By far the most interesting dish in terms of flavours. I loved the presentation with the flowers, and the textures were really unique. However, when I ate a bite with all the layers, the watermelon was a little overpowering, so I ended up eating that separately. Probably could've done without it, though I can understand its contribution as a refreshing element in the appetizer. 2) SASHIMI Anyone who knows me knows I am a huge sashimi fan (specifically salmon), but I think the red tuna was actually my favourite from this course. They also offered light and dark soy sauce, and recommended trying each piece with both. 3) LAND (48-hour sous-vide beef short rib, market vegetables, roasted baby potatoes, wasabi veal jus) The highlight of this meal was the wasabi sauce. I think without it, the dish would've been quite ordinary due to the generic vegetables. 4) SUSHI The chef used a good range of different fish, and each piece was delicious. Would return just for the sushi. 5) DESSERT (Green tea opera cake) I'm not a huge fan of the green tea flavour in general, but this dessert was still pretty good. The cake is seven layers of green tea, chocolate, and hazelnut. Presentation was also lovely. __________ For a special occasion, I think Miku is a great choice. I'm not sure if I would do a tasting menu again, but the quality of the food definitely shines through each dish read more

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I've tried Miku for the first time in Vancouver for my birthday last year and I loved it! So when winterlicious 2020 came out, it was the perfect time to try their Toronto location. They were fully booked for their dining tables so we had to walk in and sit at the bar/high top tables. We chose to sit at their open kitchen and we quite enjoyed the view of the chefs preparing everyone's food! For their winterlicious menu, we had the lunch tasting with an option for appetizer, main and dessert. I chose the sashimi selection with 6 pieces and feature kobachi. My boyfriend chose the Miku Zen - tuna crudo, panko fried scallops, truffle tamari Shoyu chicken, tofu salad. We both just shared our appetizers so we could taste more of their dishes. The sashimi tasted fresh and wonderful and their Miku Zen dishes was a good tasting experience. The ingredients they used blended well all together for each dish and I thoroughly enjoyed it. For both our mains we had the Signature Aburi Sushi Plate - Salmon Oshi, Saba Oshi, Coal Harbor roll, Bincho Nigiri, Ebi Nigiri. My favourite piece out of the 5 given was the Ebi Nigiri...my gosh it was the best Ebi nigiri I've ever tasted! It was definitely very different from your usual shrimp nigiris that you would order at regular sushi AYCE restaurants. It melted like butter and the texture was very pleasant. I would for sure reorder it again when I come back to Miku in the future. Lastly, for dessert we both ordered their Green Tea Opera dessert. The matcha ice cream was a nice pairing with the cake and I also loved the hazelnut wafer piece to finish it off! The server also recommended tea with the dessert to tie in all the flavours. As for the service here, it's wonderful! Our server was great and they even have free coat check if there's no room to place your coat. After each course came out, the server also explained the dish and all the ingredients on the plate. A great first winterlicious lunch experience at $33 + tax! Hoping they offer a summerlicious tasting menu, but regardless, I would love to come here again in the future. read more

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