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I'm generally very open minded to different types of cooking and I've always had positive experiences at other vegan restaurants so the excitement to try Mila was overflowing!! I made a reservation here for my best friend's birthday as she is vegan. When we arrived, it was a total coincidence that the restaurant had set up birthday balloons for their 4th anniversary which worked out so well. We had the best time doing a photoshoot for my friend and she loved it! Our server, Emily was very helpful in assisting us to make selections from the menu. The food all looked delicious upon arrival and they also delivered in taste too! Bulgogi Tacos This was my personal favourite. I loved the sauce and also the texture of the "bulgogi" - the tofu/soy substitute that they used happens to be one of my favourite kinds. Very pleasant, I can see why it was on the Birthday comeback menu. I need this item on the regular!!! Tuna Crispy Rice This was a very interesting take on tuna using pieces of watermelon flavoured with lime kewpie mayo. I found the flavour very refreshing - the watermelon had an interesting texture that was a lot closer to fish than I thought it would be. I did wish the rice was a bit crispier. My two other non-vegan friends found the texture a bit off putting which is understandable! Cacio E Pepe I could not believe my tastebuds that this was vegan! There is a faint taste of cashew but the creaminess was sufficient and I liked that I didn't get the feeling of heaviness after eating heavy cream pasta. Dan Dan Noodles This was everyone's favourite dish - so much flavour and spice! Everyone appreciated that Mila does not play around when it comes to appreciating a true spice level in the noodles. I did personally find it a bit oily for my liking but this is a personal preference and I think it was a perfect level of flavour for everyone else. Cold Udon This was a last minute add on as we weren't sure if we had enough food. Unfortunately when it arrived, I was very full already and could only have a couple bites. The flavour is tangy and refreshing and the noodles were cooked to the perfect level of chewiness. I do think though that this dish was the most plain in terms of complexity. Overall, the vibes were immaculate and service was fantastic. I would say cost-wise was slightly high considering the nature of the food we were eating but nonetheless, I can definitely see myself returning when I'm craving plant-based food. Thank you Mila, happy birthday!
This was my second time in MILA, I was so impressed by their food the first time that I had to come back. Their entire menu is plant-based, and as someone who is not vegan... I LOVED IT! Fun fact, they are operated by Virtuous Pie!! I love the food here and the service, but I should say that it is a bit overpriced. They do have happy hour from 2-5pm, I think the next time I visit would be around that time. Their space is very elegant with lots of plants and big windows and can fit a big group size. They also have an upper area that can be booked for private events. Now lets about their menu... My biggest highlight here were their drinks, specifically their After The Rain cocktail. It had grapefruit rosemary cordial, tequila blanco, mint, and soda. If you are someone who likes sweeter drinks, this one's for you!! I was a bit disappointed with their lavender drink, it did not have a strong lavender flavour. The first time I came here I was a fan of their Tuna Crispy Rice sushi which has watermelon akami tuna, sushi rice, lime kewpie mayo, green onion, and sesame seeds. The first time I had it, I remember it being super crispy and flavourful, however this time I was a bit disappointed. The crispy rice lacked the crispy-ness. My second favourite dish here is their kaarage bao, super crispy and flavourful and good dish to share!
I was in Vancouver for the weekend and this place was a couple blocks from our stay. We choose to eat here because everything here is plant based which is perfect for my wife and friends who are all vegan (I'm not vegan though). From what I understanding the menu changes from time to time but is focused on creating vegan versions of international dishes. Before coming to this location I was hoping to try there Wellington but unfortunately that dish isn't on their current version. Since it was our first time we bought a variety of dishes on the menu to get a feel for what this place offers. After trying all of the dishes we order I was a big fan of the Karage Boa and the Aburi Lox Oshi since they super flavorful unfortunately the other dishes were sort of basic. They all tasted yummy but compare to the other two mentioned the rest didn't have nearly has much wow factor. Overall the food was great and the staff was amazing. William our server checked up on us multiple times and was very helpful. If we're ever in the area we will most likely come back! For the non-vegans reading this the food was yummy and worth a try. Also I found it interesting how they manage to turn a Roma tomato slice into a slice of tuna!
MILA's entire menu is plant based. They are operated by the same team as Virtuous Pie, which has a location just around the corner here in Chinatown as well as in Portland (where I am from). The restaurant's atmosphere is lovely - very bright with lots of windows and fun paint colors. Each table had fresh flowers on it, which was a nice touch. There is a mix of table and booth seating, as well as a bar. It was not very busy when I went for a Wednesday lunch. Only one staff member was working, but she was attentive, and things came out in a very reasonable time. It's tough to place a finger on any other theme to MILA's menu besides being plant based, as they have sushi, bao buns, potatoes, salads, hummus and kebab, burgers, pasta, and desserts. We ordered the smashed potatoes to share. We could've used more of the mustard dipping sauce but I didn't ask so maybe they would have provided it. I got the mushroom and sausage tagliatelle. Not sure what kind of mushroom (button or crimini, perhaps) and I believe they use Tomorrow products for their meat replacement. I tried a bite of the watermelon sushi with crispy rice which was tasty. Everything was delicious, very flavorful. I admit I felt a bit of sticker shock at the prices, although I did feel this way at most places in Vancouver, so perhaps it is simply how Canada is. They have a happy hour from 2-5pm daily so perhaps that is a good time to go if you are price conscious. Looks like they host brunches, trivia nights, and wine Wednesdays. And you can book the entire space or the upper lounge for a private event.
The food was incredible. I'm glad that we were able to find a good vegan spot as we were surprised at the lack of vegetarian and/or vegan options in Vancouver. We loved everything that we ordered. Brenda was our server and she was the best. She was very friendly and helpful. We look forward to dining here again the next time we are in town!
I was thoroughly impressed by the service and food (especially for it being plant based) since my partner and I are not vegans. It's an airy space with modern decor. My partner said the burger was really good and did not miss having the meat. We agreed that our favourite was the oshi roll. They have a great list of cocktails and mocktails, I enjoyed the grapefruit mocktail. We were there for a friend's birthday dinner and they took the effort to set up the table for a birthday with balloons.
LOVED this place. They were able to accommodate my friend and me although we came 45 mins earlier than our reservation. Since the entire menu was plant based, it was tough to choose as they all looked so good. We decided to get the Karaage Bao and OMG it was delicious. We ended up ordering another plate of the bao. Their drinks were also so delicious. We also tried the feta stuffed date and one of their sushi which was also delicious.
So so so yummy!!! I got the roasted cauliflower ~ YUM is alll I can say. The key lime pie was delicious too and our service was fab. I also love their mocktail list, probably one of the best in the city!
This place is incredible. The food is excellent. The staff were wonderful. The atmosphere is nice and clean. E had such a hard time deciding on what to eat so my partner and I got a few things to share. We started with Mila roll. Fresh tasting. Could have used a bit more flavor. We split the Okinawa salads and the mushroom sausage pasta with garlic miso sourdough. Oh my gosh!! The desserts were the best desserts I've ever had- key lime pie and chocolate peanut butter cup pie. We made reservations for their brunch on Saturday so we could go back and try more things!
The food tasted great! I got the smash burger with a side of the arugula salad. Service was nice and friendly but our food took a very long time to come out. I really liked both the burger and salad but my only complaint is that the portion was pretty small. The salad was in a really small bowl. Plus, I noticed that the portion size differed a lot depending on what you order. My friends got 2 different pastas and one had a generous portion with a side of bread and the other one was quite small and my friend finished eating it in maybe 5 minutes. I would love to see more consistency in the portion sizes between dishes!
Really nice space and people, but the food was only alright in my opinion. Came here for their Dine Out menu, and I'm glad I got the chance to try it. We tried their okonomiyaki roll and aburi lox oshi, red curry dumplings and mushroom tagliatelle, and tried both the rice pudding and peanut butter cup pie. The sushi was interesting, I preferred the oshi. The okonomiyaki just had a little too much sauce, in my opinion. The dumplings were a wonderful texture, I loved that the skin was chewy. The tagliatelle was a bit of a miss for me. Not sure what they put in their pesto, but I don't think it was your typical basil pesto. The noodles were soft, and some were still stuck together. The peanut butter cup pie was very good, and the rice pudding wasn't too sweet. That being said, we were quite full by the end of the meal, so it was hard to finish. Overall, food was alright, and if you're looking for a vegan experience, this is a nice place with nice servers.
Hello hello Mila!! I had A BAD attitude arriving. I was grumpy. But my husband got me laughing and I decided to do the "International Tasting," to lift my mood (it was our 16 year anniversary, and I wanted to spend it smiling and happy!!!) Well let me just say Mila turned out to be one of the best choices on our trip to Vancity. The hostess offered us a choice of table, we got there for a late lunch, around 1pm. Bri was our server, and she was TERRIFIC. My husband got the Down in Mexico cocktail: 1800 Coconut Tequila, pineapple infused tequila, Cointreau, coconut syrup, lime. He absolutely loved it. I decided I would alter my mood after a particularly hilarious moment we shared and ordered the "International Flight." Now let me say two things: One - the music is utterly fabulous and TWO - I've never had full sized drinks in a flight. When it came I thought HOLD UP!!! The flight was on a gorgeous stone board, beautiful glasses and my Mezcal Old Fashioned had the BIG cube!! So I had THREE drinks come lol that DEFINITELY elevated my mood after the shot!!! Then I moved onto the Paloma, which was fabulous and finally the Mezcal Old Fashioned which was amazing, but I should not have let it melt so much because it got watered down. MY fault, not Mila's. Food. Oh the food!!!! My husband wanted to order the Smashed Chips: miso garlic butter, hot honey aioli. I had one or two because they were greasy (not my jam,) but they were nice. The dipping sauce was fabulous. We were SUPER hungry and just decided to order one thing at a time. Next up was the Ocean Roll: watermelon akami tuna, wakame seaweed, tamarind mayo, avocado, cucumber, sesame. Preface that I literally cannot stand watermelon. TRULY dislike the flavor. Not a hint of watermelon flavor in it. Just pure goodness. Absolutely delicious with a true "sushi" texture. Iove and miss fish, so it didn't gross me out as a vegan, so the texture could for someone who doesn't like that aspect of veganism (texture replicated to that of animal products.) The flavors were phenomenal. Just truly delicious. Next up, we went crazy and ordered the rest of the sushi dishes because we were hungry and they all looked too good NOT to. We had the Aburi Lox Oshi: carrot lox, aburi sauce, shiso, serrano. Wow. The Aburi sauce is kind of torched and warm and it literally melts in your mouth. Talk about a dish that represents the balance of salt, fat, acid and heat. This has it. Not too spicy because they give you slivers of serrano but delightful. A culinary joy. And the carrot lox were a winner to me. The Lemongrass Futomaki: lemongrass soy curls, thai basil, tamarind mayo, pickled carrot, cucumber, nuoc cham; came next. Again rich in flavor but we'll balanced. The Lemongrass was bright and flavorful in the soy curls but not overwhelming. It's such a strong flavor and easy to over use, but it was balanced. The bright flavors of this, and the dipping sauce blew me away. Fresh and acidic and bright and balanced. A perfect dish. The final sushi we devoured was the Tuna Crispy Rice: watermelon akami tuna, sushi rice, lime kewpie mayo, green onion, sesame. My one issue with it was the pieces were large and two bite for me, and I kept dropping them and making a mess of the topping. But they were DELICIOUS. I'm blown away by the use of watermelon as tuna. It SO works!!! We finished with the Smash Burger & Kale salad: double patty, cheddar, roasted garlic aioli, iceberg, onion, roma, pickle, brioche, smashed chips or kale salad. First let me say that I'm VERY picky about my kale. Especially my Kale Caesar. This was phenomenal. Just delicious. Everything was fresh and perfectly balanced. The Smash Burger, I anticipated greasy and heavy but it wasn't. It matched my FAVORITE vegan burger at Monty's in LA. Now I only have to come to BC for it since I'm not a fan of LA but I LOVE Vancity!!!! While my husband used the restroom, I snuck in a drink order of a Winona Forever: house-made arancello, mezcal, orgeat. Oh my heavens was it good. So creamy and dreamy!!! Bri, and the hostess were shooting some drinks by the window and I asked what they were. They were potential holiday drinks for the winter. They offered us a taste of one (I can't tell you what it was, or I'd have to kill you!!! Secret. Top secret!!) and we gave honest feedback. Based on the drinks and food hall will have a VERY tasty winter drink and food menu. I only wish MILA were closer. Absolutely excellent in every way!! DO come here for elevated vegan food and drinks. DO take it as a fine dining experience. DO expect it to be phenomenal. Because it is. Thank you MILA for a GREAT anniversary brunch lunch!!
4 years ago
One of the benefits of having 100% plant-based restaurants available is that vegans don't have to alter menu items, which can be a pain in the arse. My wife and I enjoyed eating at MILA during a recent visit to Vancouver, and were amazed at the creativity and quality of the food. Having been an omnivore for so long, finding vegan food that both mimics the appearance and texture of animal-based dishes can occasionally be a welcome change. My wife and I had a great experience at MILA and would return if in Vancouver again. The sushi was remarkable for both texture and appearance, but stood out as exceptional for taste. Thank you to MILA for a great dinner experience. read more
2 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you back here on your next…
5 years ago
MILA is rooted in plant-based food that tastes just as good as it looks. In fact, the experience is quite magical to say the least. You can pick up what looks and tastes to be a salmon oshi, only to remember that it is in fact made of carrot! Suffice to say, vegans, vegetarians, and meat lovers should all find something to rejoice in here. If it's your first time, I highly recommend ordering the sushi - Aburi Lox Oshi ($15), Ocean Roll ($14), and Mila Roll ($14) are all delightful. Yes, the prices may initially seem steep, but the care and attention that goes into transforming carrots and watermelon into salmon and tuna, respectively, is well worth it. Texture- and flavour-wise, it's a hit. The sauces and toppings too are bang-on to give you the full experience of eating its meatier counterparts. For mains, I've only ever had MILA's pasta. The Café de Paris Udon ($20) is a good choice. They did switch up the ingredients this time around, from udon to malfadine and corn to kale, I believe, though both renditions were delicious and served with its signature, creamy sauce with furikake. Finally, to finish off the meal, you must order the Pumpkin Pie ($22, or $9 per slice) if it's on the menu. This seasonal item is sweet and savoury, with bite-sized molasses toffee and notes of nutmeg to enhance the pumpkin flavour. I had this to celebrate my birthday last year and it pushed me over the edge to Team Birthday Pie. Come visit MILA at lunch to avoid a line, or if you've made reservations or are feeling brave for a walk-in, dine in at night for some drinks as well. The ambiance is great, and so is the service. If your experience is anything like mine, you'll "leaf" here very happy with thoughts of giving up meat altogether. read more
2 years ago
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Jeremy E.
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4 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thank you Ore! Those are two of our favourites!
I have always been on the lookout for more plant based restaurants and decided to give Mila a try. I came here on my own for lunch and got the Cauliflower Skillet and Aburi Lox Oshi. First things first, the portion sizes were quite small and each dish was $15. Overall the taste and flavour was pretty good but felt that there was a bit too much oil in both dishes. Overall, a good choice for vegans but did find it a bit overpriced. read more
You don't have to be vegan to appreciate the food experience at Mila restaurant. I must admit that I was initially sceptical about how much I would enjoy this restaurant as I so often include meat as part of my diet. But I was wrong, and genuinely enjoyed my food. My sister and I came to pick up food for lunch. The restaurant has a polished feel, from the chair line angles that echo in the tile work. The staff at the front of house was attentive and helpful in terms of suggesting some of the most popular menu items and advising against certain items that might not be suitable for takeout (eg ice cream). We ordered the Mila roll, the pistachio cream and sausage tagliatelle, the bulgogi tacos, and the peanut butter pie. The Mila roll was served with the sauce on the side which I appreciated as I'm not a huge fan of wasabi. The roll itself was fresh and tasty. I didn't try the bulgogi taco but my family members who have had it before have raved about them. I thoroughly enjoyed the pistachio cream and sausage tagliatelle. The "sausage" had characteristic fennel flavour and a meaty texture. The pistachio cream and vegan grated cheese added the perfect amount of creaminess and cheesiness to the dish. I in no way felt like I was missing out on meat or cheese in this dish. The peanut butter pie alas melted somewhat during transport so we put it in the fridge to solidify. Even if you are a meat eater, Mila could possibly convince you to occasionally eat and enjoy a plant based meal. I would definitely come back here! read more
3 years ago
The food was absolutely amazing! I've had plenty of vegan dishes, and this was so good! The flavors were amazing! Between two of us, we ordered about 3-4 dishes! We even came back the next day to order some to go. read more
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Breanne S.
Thanks for coming in Janelle! Happy to have fed you twice :)
My favorite happy hour in the city. Wonderful vibes and tasty food. Friendly service and good wifi makes this place an awesome happy hour stop! read more
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Breanne S.
Thanks so much for you review Liz! We love our Happy Hour :)
I know the thought of vegan food can scare off people, but as someone who is not vegan.. this place was TOP TIER. The ambience inside gave me high-end Gastown restaurant vibes, especially with how stunning the bar was and how the space was designed. The food... I'm telling you, you can't even tell anything was "vegan." The aburi oshi tasted close to the real thing because of the vegan mayo. PLEASE get the smashed potatoes. It's so addicting. The Mila roll had heart of palm in it. Who knew a forgotten ingredient like that could make something taste sooo good!! Please go check it out, with your vegan friends or with your non vegan friends. I'm definitely going to go back and take my bf there :) read more
Very disappointing experience. The Sakura cocktail tasted awful, floral in all the wrong ways -- it was so bad that I didn't even want to drink it after 2 sips. When I bought this up with the server, he just shrugged and told me that I can get a different drink next time. Wow, is this really what to expect from a higher scale restaurant like this? It took forever for the food we ordered to come out. How does it take over 30 min to make 6 pieces of sushi for one? The coconut curry noodles were awful. It was so salty it was almost inedible. My friend's dandan noodles were so much better. However, the dishes were lukewarm by the time we received them. Makes me wonder if they were just sitting there? Overall, a complete disappointment. I paid over $50 for... bad food, bad drinks, and bad service. read more
5 years ago
I ordered for delivery so I can't comment on the actual restaurant. I was excited to try this restaurant because a lot of people mentioned how amazing it is. But I was quite reluctant because it is more on the pricey side, and I always find it a little odd to pay for vegetarian food more than or as much as I would pay for meat or seafood. After trying the food, I stand by this. Good food, but too expensive for what it is IMO. I tried the mushroom and sausage tagliatelle. It was a big filling portion and it felt like I had meat. Really hit the spot! Desert - I tried the peanut butter cup pie. I shared this with a friend and one slice was way too much for the both of us. It's really good as if you're having Reese's peanut butter cups but it also got to be way too rich and too much. I must say that it looks beautiful though with the gold and some crunchy bits. read more
MILA is right beside Bao Bei, formerly Juniper. MILA was very busy the night we visited. We had reservations, but we weren't seated at a nice spot. Our server was nice and I didn't mind waiting a little longer as they were pretty busy. I ordered Aburi sushi and the tagliatelle. They used carrots as fish, which I thought was fantastic!! It tasted really good with the melting cheese atop. It made me chuckle in my head when I tasted the carrot as I thought in my head- Omg, that is so vegan! Haha. The Pesto Tagliatelle was amazing. Even the bread. I am not really into crunchy bread but this was had flavour in it so I ate the whole entire thing. I love pasta in general and this was one great. We loved the Broccolini so much that we ordered two! It was the best thing we had on our first visit. We will come back again to try other dishes. read more
4 years ago
Mind Blowing Meal, Ambiance, and Service! We came in for brunch and we happy to find out we could order some of the popular non lunch items as well. Everything was delectable and beautifully plated. Our server was Kai and she was so amazing, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu she helped us pick the best choices. It's a great balance of an elevated experience while still feeling casual. Please go here!! You will leave reminiscing of all the flavors you experience. read more
2 years ago
Vegan brunch doesn't get much better than this. We've been wanting to try this place since it opened. We ordered some brunch for take-out around noon and it was ready within 25 minutes. I ordered the tempeh rib hash ($16) and my wife got the breakfast sandwich ($18) -- both were pretty magnificent. Tempeh rib hash: this comes with perfectly roasted potatoes, tempeh, wild mushrooms, tofu scramble, avocado, roast veg, and arugula, with a wonderful sauce. The flavours and textures were just incredible. Very filling. 5/5. Breakfast sandwich: pretty decadent sandwich, with sausage, tofu scramble, cheese, avocado, etc., served with smashed potatoes. Almost too decadent and extremely feeling. Very tasty 4.5/5 Overall, though it's on the pricier side, the quality clearly matches and the portions are generous. Looking forward to returning to try other items on both their brunch and other menus. Highly recommended. read more
Recently learned about this spot through the juice truck. I was enticed by all the wonderful pictures on IG and was needing a new plant based spot in the mix. I think the photos speak for themselves. Gluten friendly options and I was able to steer clear from seitan. I enjoyed this moderately priced , clean environment. read more
2 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thank you Brandon!
3 years ago
I had been waiting a while to go check out MILA. Was so happy that I decided to go here for my birthday dinner. It did not disappoint. Before I even got to the restaurant I looked at the menu and already had a hard time ordering since everything sounded so good. We finally decided to get the Bao Buns, the Tagliatelle, the Bulgogi tacos and the carrot lox oshi. Everything was AH-MAZING!!!! 10/10 for all the dishes I ordered. The one little thing that bugged me a little was the price for the Oshi, I did find it a little on the pricey side especially cause there's no fish in it. So I don't think that I would order that again. Other than that I can't wait to go back to try more items on their menu. read more
6 years ago
I was too excited when I caught word of a new vegan place that served not only usual burgers, wraps and buddha bowls! On my first visit, I tried the Salmon Lox Oshi, bao buns, and sausage pesto tagliatelle. The salmon oshi looks exactly like a Miku style salmon oshi, and it pretty well tastes identical except for the fact that a slice of carrot replaces the usual torched salmon. The bao buns contain a thick serving of tempeh that is surprisingly tender and picks up the flavors of the two sauces used in the bun. The pesto tagliatelle was yummy and you just about forget that the sausage is plant-based. Overall, the dishes have no flaws, but they are not particularly novel or mind blowing. Their cocktails menu looks awesome, as well. Still, the meal ends up being rather pricey for casual dining, roughly $60 after tax and tip for 2 appies and a main without any drinks. Cocktails are about $15 a piece. You also need to make a reservation well in advance, even for a party of two, and especially on a weekend. read more
3 years ago
This place is amazing. The food is fantastic. Just had the sushi, and I'd recommend the carrot "lox"... So flavorful. Coming back tomorrow. read more
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Breanne S.
Thank you so much for the kind words Howard!
We had: -Aburi Lox: ABSOLUTE MUST-TRY! I was initially super skeptical about getting this because I'm a massive fan of regular, salmon aburi sushi, and didn't quite understand the point of getting a 15$ plate of aburi sushi if it didn't have salmon in it (12$ for salmon aburi at Green Leaf). However, THE FLAVOUR of the aburi sauce was absolutely spectacular. I thoroughly enjoyed it. All the flavours blended seamlessly together, the rice to carrot lox ratio was perfect and it was delicious. I could eat 15 of these. -Bulgogi tacos: there were also good. Super juicy. A good amount of filling on in them. -Mushroom + Sausage Tagliatelle: this was also quite good. Very creamy, the sausage added the element of saltiness that the pasta needed. -Swedish Kofta + Mash: the mash and the broccolini absolutely slapped (this is a good thing). I personally wasn't a big fan of the seasoning in the "meatball" part (sort of like a curry-ish flavour, can't really put my finger on the spice), but my friends thoroughly enjoyed it, more so than the pasta even. -Apple tart: it was tiny and the crust was dry/sandy. Flavour was ok, don't think I would get again, wish it was served w ice cream or something to help the crust -Peanut Butter Cup Pie: OMG SO CREAMY!! Very yummy!!! Not too sweet!! Would definitely recommend trying this place read more
Wasn't sure if I'd enjoy a plant-based restaurant, but this is the best vegan food I've ever had. I was very impressed with the creativity and quality of food. The aburi lox oshi was delicious and I couldn't even tell there wasn't any fish in it! The Swedish kofta & mash was good, but I would recommend the mushroom & sausage tagliatelle in a pistachio pesto cream. It was so creamy and each bite was so satisfying. read more
I've ordered from Mila a few times before on UberEats and I was beyond impressed each time. I got to go in person today and still does not disappoint! First things first, I am not a vegan but I love trying plant based foods! The first time I ordered the Aburi Lox Oshi Sushi I was blown away as I truly could not tell the difference and the texture felt so close to the actual thing. Today I ordered the Bento Lunch which came with the Kuri Curry Soup, Yam Tempura, and a choice of a half sushi roll of the Aburi Lox Oshi or the Mila Roll (and of course I went for the Aburi Lox since it's got such amazing flavour). It only came to $12! It was definitely enough to feed me but I definitely could have eaten more if I wanted to. I also got the Isla Nublar cocktail which is dangerous since I'm obsessed with it now and the Sakura cocktail which has an edible flower in it! Super cute! My friend ordered the fish n chips and she has been a vegetarian for a loooong time and said that it was awesome! We are definitely coming back here again! read more
Smash Burger, Chips and Karage Bao are all wows. Their dbl veggie patty has easily become my go-to veggie burger! A suggestion would be to allow modifications on Door Dash, ie: no pickles, no tomatoes - it saves both the produce waste and allows for omission preferences (like pickle juice seeping into the patty). The Chips are incredible. They are fried to crispy perfection with miso garlic butter. Damn! The Dan Dan Noodles look and smell delicious but were too spicy for my palate. To be fair, spicy is in the description - so that's on me. The Artichoke Mafalda Pasta and the Fish Tacos were so so. Something I wish that plant-based places did was to not describe items with animal names. Fish Tacos makes me immediately think of fish. Bottom line - this is one of my favourite plant-based places and now that I know what menu items I most enjoy I'll probably be ordering from them every other week! read more
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Breanne S.
Thank you for your review and suggestion about modifications on…
3 years ago
Had dinner at MILA while visiting Vancouver. We had a reservation at 8pm but arrived early and they were able to seat us immediately which was nice. The waitstaff was very friendly however we kept having two different waiters come to our table which I found odd, since there seemed to be an internal communication error among the staff as to who was actually assigned to our table. Besides that the food was good, nothing too amazing but if you are in need of some vegan food while in the area it will do the trick. read more
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Breanne S.
Thank you for the feedback Marisa. We do have group service on our…
3 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thank you Morgan! We agree, Jaclyn is amazing!
6 years ago
Wow... it's really pretty good!! Kudos for all the dishes except maybe the Mushroom Toast which is a little too salty for me and my family's taste... but seriously I don't crave the missing meat at all. It's really that good. Especially the Aburi Lox Oshi and the Bulgogi Tacos... yum!! Can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu!! Interior is really nice and cozy too, and the service very fast and friendly!! If I had any complaints... it's that the dishes all come so fast there's no space on the tiny table for 3 to fit them all!! read more
4 years ago
We had an unreal time dining here at MILA. We're not vegan but our vegan friends love it so we decided to come along. The food is unreal, the aburi is excellent. The Dan Dan Noodles, and the pasta is so good too. Those are definitely the top picks for us. The Karaage Bao is also really good. We definitely will be back again, and the service was great. We cannot recommend this place enough especially if you're looking for a full vegan spot. read more
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Breanne S.
Thank you for your review Wilson!
4 years ago
We came for our anniversary and we're BLOWN away by the hospitality, the quality of the ingredients and textures, and the top notch ambiance. Our cocktail was delicious!! The Wellington was crispy and flavorful. Our server Angela was so sweet! She delivered our deserts with candles and took our picture. Can't wait to come back!!! read more
4 years ago
Simple yet attentive service. Solid atmosphere. Not my favorite choice of music--but that's me. The food, drinks, and plating are the highlight. You will be happy as a vegan or a non vegan to receive your order here. read more
3 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thanks for the review Kendle, we can assure you its all vegan :)
I'm afraid that I can't agree with the other yelpers that have given this restaurant an excellent rating. In fact I'm surprised. So let's get into why this place is a maximum 2.5 rating. I went on a Sunday and decided to try Brunch, as it's only offered on weekends. We started with the agadashi tofu, which was too sweet and citrus flavoured for my liking. I was hoping for a more traditional take with a slight flare of uniqueness. I also like my agadashi tofu crispy not mushy. The next thing I ordered was the breakfast sandwich. The potatoes on the side were great, but the sandwich was very salty, and just not that warm or tasty. Lastly I decided to give them another shot and ordered the pound cake. Now this, was pretty good. It is grainy because I believe there is corneal used, but it's good and the raspberry sauce and icecream are *chef's kiss.* It had a slight burnt corner but overall still good. The ambiance is fine, it hasn't changed much from the look of Juniper (the former business at this location). There is a pretty new chandelier. The service was sub par. My waitress was nice but she barely came around. When I was first seated, I asked to be moved to the seat next to mine so I could put my purse on the bench. The host told me it had to be cleaned. So he cleans it, and then gives it away to someone else. Okaaaaay?! Another odd event, my seat was against the wall, and as this waiter came around and told me to move my seat in so he could get past me. Are you serious? You can't wait for the waitress to get out of the way, you want me to push my seat in, so you can get by? There is no room for you get by dude without squishing me in. I'm having a conversation with a friend I haven't seen in a year and you're disturbing us because...waiting 1 min for your colleague to get out of the way will make the food cold?!? It was so ridiculous. lol I don't see myself suggesting to come back here. If someone else wants too, I will try out lunch or dinner, but I won't be happy. Sorry MILA, to me, you're just not that great. read more
3 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thank you Angela, can't wait to see you again soon!
4 years ago
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Breanne S.
Thanks for the glowing review of our sushi Caitlyn!
4 years ago
Great food and service. Each dish was very unique, well made, well proportioned, and flavorful. We'll def be coming back. read more
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Breanne S.
Thanks for your review Chris! We're looking forward to having you…
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185 Keefer St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X3
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Chinatown
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(604) 844-8040
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http://www.milaplantbased.com
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