The food was spectacular. Classic items paired with just the right amount of changes. The sauces, layering and cooking all added their own unique flavours but never took away from the anchor of the dish. The service was exceptional and very helpful with explaining each dish, what the flavours were, and what they thought we would appreciate. I couldn't be happier. read more

Wow what an experience, a reservation is highly recommended. The view is incredible of the water and the inside art is unique, a great date night experience. I like to try everything and they have 2 great sampler options for a good price. Our favorites was the calamari (so crispy) and Ebi rolls (so flavorful). The service was great, the food runner delivered our meal and explained the sauces and presentation of the food. We would love to return! read more

Miku - Calamari, surf and turf rolls, oshi sampler - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here with a group of six and wow this was an amazing experience Good - Right next to the waterfront, great views - Fast service, food came out so fast - The sushi was amazing, especially loved one that was like a sandwich with tuna on top and in the middle - Soba noodles were refreshing and savory - Fried shrimp tempura were tasty too! - I usually don't like lamb chop but the chop here was so tender - Very filling food Bad - The food was expensive overall Overall it was a really solid experience read more

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I first had Miku in Toronto with my best friend for a girl's night out and absolutely fell in love with their aburi oshi sushi. So when my boyfriend and I planned a trip to Vancouver, I knew I had to take him to Miku to celebrate our anniversary as well. Tip: make sure to make reservations beforehand, it's very popular. "Aburi" means flame-seared and "oshi" means pressed, so aburi oshi sushi is flame-seared pressed fish on top of rice. Miku offers three types of aburi oshi sushi: salmon, ebi, and saba. I haven't tried the other two because I've only gotten the salmon at both restaurants. I wish I ordered an extra order because it was so good - the seared salmon just melts in your mouth and the oil from the salmon seeps into the rice to give it extra flavor. For our meal, we ordered: - Lobster Risotto - the lobster was deep fried as tempura in squid ink batter - Chef's special nigiri selection - 6 pc Salmon Oshi Sushi - Green tea opera cake The restaurant dimmed the lights as the evening went on, giving it a nice ambience to our experience. I can't wait to come back to get the salmon oshi sushi again!! read more

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There is no other sushi on earth that will ever be able to top Miku for me. We got into Vancouver fairly late for a work trip and landed on Miku, for a colleague who'd never been to Vancouver and wanted to see the waterfront and eat good food. Miku is always recommended by everyone, so of course that's where we took him. While we were seated in the back room that doesn't have quite the same ambiance, the care was the same. Our waiter explained everything to us, took the time to go over my gluten restrictions and variations, and gave recommendations that we all went with. The sushi sampler is really where it's at and it was a treat to all take the same bite and discuss our thoughts after. This isn't sushi that needs soy sauce dumped on it, this is delicious, made perfectly sushi that you cannot replicate. Truly an elite experience and one I can't wait to have again. read more

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My husband and I came here to celebrate our recent wedding and it was such a great experience. The food was amazing. The seasonal gomaii was a surprise hit and we're still thinking about it. Definitely recommend starting with the oshi sampler so you can try a bit of everything. Then order a full size of your fave. Ours was the mackerel with miso sauce. So good! I got a lychee martini which was super sweet but really tasty if you're into fruity drinks. I have a peanut allergy and the staff were super great and helpful about it. They told me they don't use peanuts in the kitchen at all, but still let the kitchen know just to be safe. So if you have allergies, definitely let the staff know! We ordered a lot and the bill came to around $200 for the two of us. It's a bit of a splurge but felt totally worth it for a special date night. We will 100% come back! read more

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We eat sushi a lot, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but Miku exceeded my expectations! The inside is super bright and inviting, with a great view. While the host seemed indifferent, our server, Chelsea, was fantastic and truly made our meal even better. We decided to do family style so we could try a little bit of everything, and the food came out really fast. They clearly pay attention to detail here, which I really appreciated. The ebi fritter appetizer was the perfect mix of juicy and crunchy--the shrimp was cooked just right. The deluxe shokai was definitely the highlight of the meal. It comes with three small appetizers, a sushi platter, and a dessert. The wagyu appetizer from the shokai with mashed potatoes and sprouts was absolutely amazing. I also loved how the sushi platter offered a taste of everything, with my favorite being the red wave roll--it had a great flavor and was refreshing. The surf and turf roll was good too. All of the fish was super fresh, and everything that we tried was delicious. If you're looking for sushi in Vancouver, I'd definitely recommend this spot. It's probably a good idea to make a reservation since they do get busy. The prices are also very reasonable considering the quality and service you get! read more

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From the service to the last bite of rice, everything was amazing! The sushi was incredible quality, and the specialty sauce that they put on top and then torch is to die for! I am so happy we made a reservation. It was also great to see wait staff eager to tell you about the dish they were serving. We will definitely be coming back the next time we are in town! Also, couldn't forget that we had an amazing view! read more

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I saw this restaurant on one of my visits to Vancouver ... It's right across the street from the Pan Pacific Hotel, my home away from home. The menu is more extensive than at the lobby restaurant in the Fairmont Pacific Rim, and I've found the quality to be comparable, at a slightly lower price point. I tried something different this time, the Deluxe Shokai ($75), my sister-in-law (SIL) had the Traditional Sushi Lunch ($45). We shared a Soft-Shell Crab appetizer ($21) and we had several Empress gin & tonics. The soft-shell crab was fine ... pieces of crab sat on a bed of miso slaw and yuzu mayo was drizzled on top. The Shokai is art as food ... Mine came in a three-layer bowl with three pieces of sashimi in the first tier, two pieces of beef in the middle layer and a grilled scallop in the bottom tier. These were petite servings ... Lucky for me because it also came with a platter of sushi ... 3 different maki, 4 nigiri and 3 pieces of pressed sushi. I was hard pressed to eat everything. SIL's sushi platter came with 7 nigiri sushi, 6 pieces of bluefin negitoro maki and a small salad of baby bok choy with a miso dressing. My Shokai came with dessert, but I passed it to my SIL, who loved it! Miku is great and busy, busy, busy. Make sure you make a reservation to ensure you'll be able to enjoy their food. Highly recommended! read more

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Last dinner in Vancouver and had sushi on my mind. Miku didn't have reservations available online, but after calling, they said we could come at 5 PM but would have to leave by 6:30 PM. Worked perfect for us. Our Lyft driver was Japanese and he confirmed that we picked a good restaurants and gave us history on how the father named two restaurants after his daughters. Beautiful inviting restaurant, super bright, and gorgeous views of the waterfront. We did the sake flight and ordered oysters (local West Coast) and pan seared Hokkaido scallops. Our server Jeong, who was amazing, let us know which sakes to drink beginning to end and they were all very tasty. I love scallops, but these weren't my favorite as they were large and not as sweet. Hokkaido scallops were tender and cooked perfectly. First time having aburi oshi and we both ordered Signature Selection. We also wanted to order 6 pieces of the salmon oshi, but Jeong recommended we try the Signature Selection first as there would be a piece of the salmon oshi. We tried it and we were in love and immediately ordered the 6 pieces. Friend said it was her most favorite bite from her 9 day PNW trip. The grains of rice are perfectly cooked and packed with flavor with my favorite salmon, creamy sauce, and not too spicy jalapeno on top. The other sushi were good, but this was by far our favorite. Savored every bite. Jeong recommended the green tea opera and all the flavors worked so well together, it was delightful and not too sweet. Great end to our Vancouver trip, highly recommend! read more

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I didn't realize this was a Michelin-star restaurant until I was seated staring directly at their plaque. I was grateful for the chance to eat sushi so incredibly close to the source and had high expectations for how everything tasted. The little sushi I had lived up to the hype. Fantastic. Fresh, flavorful, served without any kind of embellishment since they included all flavors to be incorporated in the dish already. We also tried the beef carpaccio, which I was not as big a fan of... the slices were generous, but the sauce it was served with wasn't particularly flavorful. We also ordered a salad which was fine, but not particularly novel. So it goes, at a sushi restaurant you really ought to try the sushi. read more

This beautiful restaurant overlooking the cruise ship dock at Canada Place serves terrific high-end sushi. We had the Deluxe Shokai lunch. It included miso soup, three starters (scallop, salmon, and tuna sashimi; seared scallop in cream sauce; seared wagyu with Bernaise), ten pieces of sushi (rolls, nigiri, and Aburi Oshi sushi), and dessert. It was a lot of food for $75. Our favorites were the scallop sashimi and seared scallop, but everything was delicious. Service was very friendly, and the view can't be beat. Outdoor seating is also available, but some of the subtleties of the food might be lost out there. Full bar and extensive wine list. Maybe ask to not sit near the bar if you don't like the sound of cocktail shakers! read more

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My first time ever dining at Miku, and I was very excited as I've heard so many good things. It's a beautiful dining experience that overlooks the water near Canada place. The service was friendly, professional, and fast. Of course the sushi was the star of the show. We shared a couple of the mixed sample platters to get a taste of everything. However, personally, I will always love just plain tuna Nigiri. For appetizers we also enjoyed the crispy brussels sprouts and fried shrimp. Both were delicious although I would say the brussels sprouts were incredible. Honestly, I would just return those brussels sprouts and tuna. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Service was incredible, classic lychee martini was perfect, food was delicious. Only critique would be that the Aburi Salmon Oshi was ever so slightly a bit oily, but I still ate every bite! read more

Miku - Green Tea Opera - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The perfect first night in Vancouver meal! Service, food and view were all stellar! Worth all the hype and great reviews. We'll be back. Thanks Miku for. Great dining experience. read more

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Food was delicious, had options for all of us! Janette is my favourite person in the whole world! She was the best server from all of the amazing places we tried in Vancouver. Not stuffy at all, well worth the great price for the quality that was provided on every single dish. The restaurant vibe was nice Japanese and everyone really loved it. My friend recommended it after trying it earlier in the week! read more

Make a reservation. Get the lobster ceviche, carpaccio, miku roll. Our server Kiera was A-m-a-z-i-n-g, so sweet, so knowledgeable, ask for her the next time you go. The food was unforgettable truly, no wonder this place has multiple Michelin guides. If you like nigiori, umeshu or sweet plum wines the Jasmine umeshu and Amabuki Matcha was delicious!!! read more

Miku - Surf and Turf, Miku Roll, Eel Nigri - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The service and ambiance are great. Some of the menu items we had were good. Unfortunately, I was incredibly sick for the next 24 hours. I recommend ordering off their regular sushi menu and not the Kaiseki menu like we did. read more

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Some of the best sushi I have had. Ever. This casual, bright, energetic restaurant on the water is unique in that it cooks in Aburi style meaning many of the rolls are square shaped and seared on top. I ordered the chef's flight of sushi which included 7 pieces as well as 3 additional pieces and it was a substantial meal and it was delicious - every bite ( we threw in the brussel sprout " chips " as a starter which were quite good too). Beautiful restaurant overlooking the water. Service was fantastic. Not cheap by Canadian standards but since the dollar is strong right now, the meal was comprable in price to any nicer sushi restaurant back home. Wonderful flavors- no soy sauce needed ( they have soy but ask you try food first with out it ) No wasabi needed ( this I kind of missed as an option but I get why it's not offered as they don't want to mask their delicious flavors). This place has a Michelin star - well deserved read more

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Saw that this place earned a Michelin star recently. Excited to give it a try. Nice view and ambience inside. Right by the oceanfront and very bright during lunch time. Parking is not as ideal since it's around the busy downtown area. Overall food is fresh and price very reasonable. Service also top notch. Ordered sushi platter along with a katsu dish. The square cut nigiri is a first for me. Easy to eat and tasty. Though my only complaint is that the rice felt a bit too much. Overpowering the sashimi a bit. Definitely recommend this place to any sushi lovers around town. For now it seems easy to get seating. Check this place out before it becomes too well known. read more

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My brother highly recommended this place to the rest of the family so naturally we had to try it out. It was a unique menu with flame seared sushi. We came for my dad's early birthday celebration and enjoyed all of the various dishes. Parking was a challenge as the map doesn't show how to enter the building where the restaurant is located. We ended up parking pretty far away and walking for a bit. We didn't have a reservation so had the last few seats at the bar top. All in all it was very good, and with a view, too! read more

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I think this might be the best sushi restaurant I've ever been to....I will always come back here when I come to Vancouver....this place is amazing! Please put one in Vegas read more

Miku - The premium lunch sampler sushi plate - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Stopped by Vancouver on the back end of a Whistler ski trip and Miku's was recommended by many friends as the best sushi in Vancouver. Parking was relatively easy in the large parking structure adjacent to Miku's. First impression upon walking in - beautiful interior with soaring ceilings and nicely decorated. Food was excellent. Sashimi was really fresh and we ended up getting seconds for the hamachi and Otoro. Surf and turf roll with wagyu and lobster was something different and what's not to like about wagyu and lobster?! Oshi (square shaped nigiri) was also different - wife really liked it but I didn't feel like it was anything special. Service was perfect - right amount of attention - someone was always there if you needed something without feeling like they were hovering. Very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu items and gave us a good recommendation for dim sum for the next day. Price was on the high side but our family of five felt like it was worth it! read more

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Exceptional on all fronts. Service was 5-star and beyond from the host, server and buzzer, everyone was pleasant and knowledgeable. Lenny was our server and gave great recommendations - thank you Lenny! The sushi melted in my mouth. This is a big statement but earned, this was the best sushi I've ever tasted. The restaurant vibes were clean, modern, and had great views of the cruise port. read more

Miku - Sake flight - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The restaurant itself is incredibly huge. There's a waiting area away from the main dining area so that was actually nice. I didn't realize it was Michelin rated until I saw the signs posted. The waitstaff was fantastic. Our server was very friendly and overall made my group very welcomed. We all ordered the Miku Kaiseki Set Menu. The chawanmushi and the sashimi was great. The sous vide lobster tail was fine and honestly a bit disappointing. The Wagyu beef was good but my two friends I went with agreed that the eggplant tartlet really was not good in any way. It was mushy and didn't have any flavor. I had the green tea dessert was disappointing as I didn't feel that the flavors meshed well together. Regardless, thankful for our server that really helped make our experience enjoyable. read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Attractive and delicious sushi. The fish on top was marinated and molded... similar to Kyoto specialty mackerel, Saba sushi. Nigiri sushi were fresh and delicious, too. Really enjoyed our dinner here. Service was also excellent! Eclectic and open dining room. And the view of the harbor was the icing on the cake. Nice!!! read more

I go to Miku for dinner every time I come to Vancouver. If you don't make a reservation or alone, you will be forced to sit at the counter. I don't like counters because when you sit with your back to the waterfront view, there is nothing in front of. I recommend that you make a reservation and choose a seat near the window when you come here. I ordered Miku Signature Selection and Seasonal Gomaae. Dessert for Ice cream (Maple Soy, Toasted Honey Fig, Salted Caramel Bourbon). The sushi ingredients were fresh and the sushi selection was good. I especially like the fact that the sushi has condiments on top and is not eaten with soy sauce and wasabi. If you come without a reservation on a Friday or Sat, you may have to wait a long time, so in that case, you may want to consider ordering take-out. I look forward to coming again next time. read more

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Had such a fantastic lunch here in Vancouver! First off, Miku is near the harbor and provides nice water views while dining. Next, the prices here are so good and reasonable for the quality of service and food that you get. Service here was really awesome and attentive. Our waitress was so sweet and also gave really great descriptions of the food while we decided what to order! I decided to get the Deluxe Shokai. The presentation of the first course was gorgeous! It came in an urn that became three plates when disassembled. The first course comes with 3 pieces of sashimi, some ribeye and mashed potato, and a scallop in a cream sauce. I loved the scallop! The cream sauce was so tasty and decadent; I honestly could have eaten a bowl of just the sauce. The ribeye was pretty standard, and the sashimi tasted fresh and I enjoyed dipping it in their house made soy sauce. The second course was the sushi and it was such a feast for the eyes as well. It comes with 10 different pieces of sushi that were presented beautifully. Each individual piece was delicious in its own way but my fave had to be the Red Wave Roll! I loved the texture that the tobiko gave to the bite. I also thought the pressed sushi was such a unique idea that I've never eaten before! Each sushi piece also comes pre-sauced so you don't need to put anything extra on top! One of the best sushi experiences I've had in a while! For desert the deluxe shokai comes with a Green Tea Opera which was green tea ice cream and a green tea cake. The cake was so good! Our waitress told us that it takes them 3(!) days to make the cake and it definitely shows! A really lovely desert that was the perfect end to the meal. I am absolutely coming back the next time I am in Vancouver! read more

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One of my food highlights when I visited Vancouver! This was my first time having torched sushi, and it really is next level. The serving staff was very helpful and everything we had tasted excellent. I also really liked their sweetened soy sauce as I thought it had added dimension. Would come again. read more

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OK, so I'm making good on my promise to update my review of this wonderful restaurant after experiencing their "Miku Kaiseki" testing menu last night. In short - all of their courses and our service were excellent. Ambiance is great - the view is lovely! I don't want to ruin the surprise by relisting all of the courses, but you definitely get an excellent value with many super high-quality ingredients and innovative preparations/presentations. Personally, I would recommend not even looking at the list and just going for it. It's one of the better values I have seen in the tasting arena, and I bet that each iteration of this offering is always delicious. I hope you will enjoy this beautiful tasting menu when you visit Miku. Itadakimasu! read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've had plenty of nigiri, sashimi, and rolls in my lifetime. So when a friend recommended Miku and their aburi oshi sushi, I was intrigued. "Aburi" means flame-seared and "oshi" means pressed, so aburi oshi sushi is flame-seared pressed fish on a rectangle of rice. Miku offers three types of aburi oshi sushi: salmon, ebi, and saba. They can be ordered as 3 or 6 piece, or as a sampler with 2 piece each type. All of them were very delicious, but my personal favorite was the salmon. Searing fish just brings out this amazing deep smokey flavor. My only gripe with aburi oshi sushi is the fish to rice ratio is too low (not enough fish, too much rice). I recommend the Miku Signature Selection, which is chef's selection of traditional and aburi oshi, specialty rolls, and nigiri (10 pieces total). It's priced at CA$43 and allows you to try a variety of Miku's menu. The restaurant is very spacious and staff very friendly. If you have the option to dine at lunch or before sunset, table seating by the window is your best bet for gorgeous waterfront views! I highly recommend Miku and would return if I visit Vancouver again. read more

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1st time in and loved the store. I went in because I'm obsessed with pens/mechanical pencils and saw them through the window but was pleasantly surprised to find beautiful houseware items (great bowls!), clothing for everyone in the family (super cute sweaters/jackets!), moisturizing lotions, and wide tip toothbrushes (I bought 2!). Just visiting Vancouver but plan to keep my eye out for more of these locations on my travels. Fun store. Reasonable prices. You should check it out! read more

Miku is a must when you're in Vancouver! Make sure to reserve asap because they get really busy. Salmon Oshi Sushi - The best thing I ordered! I honestly could've gotten 2 of these and would've been satisfied. The rice is so perfectly firm so the roll doesn't break apart and the salmon is flavorful. Miku roll - This is a must order since it was named after the restaurant. I enjoyed it! Green tea dessert - This came with a sesame little cracker so it was a good twist on your regular green tea dessert. The portion was a bit small but really good regardless. Customer service - Quick & friendly! read more

Miku - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Amazing service, great views, great prices! I'll def visit again next time :) Yummy food!

I am so spoiled now after having this amazing experience and food. I can't go to another sushi place without comparing it to this one. I ate so much to the point I ma so scared to go on the scale this morning. Sushi was amazing, the steak was out of this world, the service topped any other place I have been to. So over all amazing time with very happy full tummy. I will go back on Sunday one more time before we head home. The fact that so many dishes are gluten free made me even more happy and how careful they are with the gluten. Like every dish comes out they tell us what I should avoid and what not. I advise everyone to go and try it out read more

Miku - Yum yum - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We've been multiple times in the past. Every time, the food and service are excellent. All the seafood is fresh, and the flavours are just right. We also like the fact that the tables aren't too close together, so doesn't feel crowded or super noisy. I'm not surprised this got added to the Michelin recommended list. read more

Was there to celebrate my husband's birthday. We were seated a little after we arrived and we already knew what we wanted to order. We went with the Miku omakase menu along with the wine pairing. The food was delicious along with the great wine selection for the pairing; it really goes well with the courses that we had. The staff were very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place and would come back if I'm in Vancouver next time. read more

My favorite spot to go to in Vancouver for some sushi! Great views, great drinks (have to try the little emperor) and the service is was solid! The price isn't cheap but the quality to price ratio is very fair. read more

Internally crying while writing this review because I wish I could have it again. We opted to do a la carte because we really wanted the soft shell crab, premium trio, and toro. The toro was honestly not worth it; have had better otoro and chutoro from the supermarket. But the soft shell crab, premium sushi trio, nigiri set were absolutely chefs kiss. And the real wasabi...I could eat it as a separate dish on its own. Thank you for the best anniversary! read more

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We booked this restaurant for a recent visit to Vancouver due to the overwhelmingly positive reviews. The experience was so subpar that I felt compelled to bring some sanity to this section. Service/experience When we arrived there were flies directly outside of the front door. This may be because it's near the water (?) but it was concerning. We brushed them aside and entered. We were on time for our reservation but the hostess was on the phone. She did not glance up to acknowledge our existence. We waited patiently for 5 minutes until a different hostess saw the awkward interaction and seated us. We were seated next to a window which allowed us to view a ship yard, a docked cruise ship, and...more flies! The flies were literally on the window. Before the server arrived, we over heard her speaking to another host: "the reason this place is so empty is because of all the great happy hours nearby. Hard to compete!" Not a good sign. To her credit, when she did assist us, she explained the menu thoroughly. We were dining for my birthday and the hostess said happy birthday. Note: they don't do anything special for birthday diners (no dessert, no candle). The food was delivered timely but they forgot to prepare one dish. The hostess had to ask the kitchen what happened. Not much else to say about service. The food: If you check the reviews you'll see a pattern where diners from California and Japan don't like this place. We are from California and it tracks. I think it's because we are spoiled with actually good sushi places! The signature sushi had rice so overcooked that the texture was gummy. The flambéd fish is gimmicky and didn't improve the flavor. I think when Michelin gave this place recognition, they were either having a good day or under different management. I cannot understand how this place gets 5 star reviews... VC has so many good restaurants; don't throw away an opportunity here... read more