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4.3 (139 reviews)
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tuna crispy rice
Isabel C.

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!

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Keldon F.

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!

Anushka B.

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!

Stuffed dates
Ashley B.

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!

Smash Burger and Potatoes
Sheila D.

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.

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Sarah C.

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.

siri g.

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.

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Vivian C.

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!

Okinawa salads and the mushroom sausage pasta with garlic miso sourdough. Oh my gosh
Laurie L.

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!

Cauliflower
Jill N.

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!

Figgy rice pudding and peanut butter cup pie
Sabrina C.

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.

Josephine M.

I was with my mom in Chinatown and we needed a place to go to for lunch, so we ended up at MILA where the entire menu is plant based. I ordered the Aburi Lox Oshi and my mom ordered the "Fish" Tacos. This was my third time coming to this restaurant; the Aburi Lox Oshi blows my mind, every single time I order it. It's just amazing how they manage to make plants taste like things that...aren't plants! If you blindfolded me and then fed me the Aburi Lox Oshi, I might actually believe I was eating Aburi salmon oshi. The fish tacos too...feed it to me blindfolded and I'd never know that it wasn't fish. I love this place so much. I was a bit disappointed though to look at the menu and see that they had removed the "Fish" sandwich from the menu. I had ordered that the very first time I came to the restaurant and it was one of my favourites on the menu. Really hope they'll bring it back one day! Service: Good Parking: Paid parking on the streets. Location: In Chinatown. Lots of Chinese businesses around of course; however, Chinatown has become a lot trendier over the years than it was before so there are a good number of noteworthy Non-Chinese businesses to visit as well.

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2 years ago

Excellent food and service and this was our first Vegan experience. Good ambiance too!

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3 years ago

Perfect, delicious, great service, so fresh, beautiful space, clean bathrooms, all you could ask for.

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Thank you McKenna!

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Thanks for the kind words Alli!

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Ahhhh thank you Marshall this made our day :)

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3 years ago

Overall felt it left something to be desired. Edible, but I wouldn't crave it or go back. Service was good and it's clean.

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Thank you for the feedback Hannah.

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Thanks C.Y.! We love the kick in the Dan Dan!

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That's amazing to hear, thank you Roman!

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4 years ago

Some of the best food I've had in Vancouver! Love their sushi rolls and dan dan noodles

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Thanks Priyanka! Looking forward to seeing you here again soon!

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Thank you Gabi, can't wait to see you again!

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Lovely staff. The ocean roll was really good. The karaage bao had good flavour. The smash burger was good, not amazing.

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3 years ago

best vegan meal i've had in a decade of vegan food touring. so amazing. combo of flavors and styles. amazing.

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Thanks for your great review Alan! We hope to see you again soon!

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Mila Reviews in Other Languages

Miku

Miku

4.4(2.6k reviews)
1.2 km•Downtown
•$$$

Who gave this spot anything less than 5 stars? I just want to talk lol. Seriously, were we…read moreexperiencing the same meal. Steep as it is, I decided I wanted a "quick little sushi lunch with a view", and a quick little sushi lunch with a few is exactly what I received. Although I don't recommend it, I walked right in from the street, no reservation, and was seated at the bar (in pretty casual street clothes I may add). I enjoyed a premium sake flight (which was fine...just fine), an old fashioned served with the perfect accompanying dark chocolate, and a good amount of sushi including their signature aburi style sushi in flight form and nigiri tuna flight (bluefin, chutoro, otoro). After visiting Japan last December, I'm a bit of an otoro snob but I have to hand it to them, all three of these cuts were perfect. The accompanying rice, perfection. The quality of the fish, divine. The view was the cherry on top of this experience. This will certainly be a spot I revisit next time I'm in Vancouver.

3.5 stars if I could…read more Excellent service from the staff. They were attentive, checked in periodically and very professional. Michelin starred quality in their service by how they explained the menu, brought out the food, came back around to refill waters. Just top notch service and elegantly so. The food was good but not of value. Their lunch set was a good introductory to what they offer. I enjoyed the food for its flavours and presentation but I thought that it was a bit overpriced. Don't get me wrong, it's beautiful, fresh and definitely elevated, but it was $50 for 10pcs of sushi, 2 appetizer sized samples of their appetizer or entree dishes, and miso soup (which we did not get and didn't realize till much later in the day). If you're wanting an upscale experience (and portion) of good quality food or wanting to impress other parties, then this is a nice spot. For regular eats, it's a bit too luxurious to be a casual thing in my opinion. The ambiance is nice and calm. They have a patio, which has a meh view overlooking the harbor, but beware of a breezy day. It will catch a bit of a wind tunnel. They have heaters and blankets but the heaters don't really reach unless you're sitting next to it.

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Miku - Inside the restaurant

Inside the restaurant

Miku - Spicy edamame (CAD $8)

Spicy edamame (CAD $8)

Miku - Little emperor (CAD $10) and Aka miso old fashioned (CAD $24)

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Little emperor (CAD $10) and Aka miso old fashioned (CAD $24)

Marulilu Cafe - Unagi onigiri set ($15.00)

Marulilu Cafe

4.0(302 reviews)
2.1 km•Mount Pleasant
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I visited this place a few days ago during a busy time. There were quite a few people waiting, and…read morethe weather was cold. I completely understand that the space inside is limited, and waiting can be unavoidable. What made the experience less comfortable was not the wait itself, but the way it was communicated. Being asked to wait outside felt a bit cold and impersonal. In situations like this, a more friendly explanation, a small sign at the door, or even a simple system that lets customers know when to come back could make the wait feel much more considerate and human. Running a small restaurant is not easy, especially in today's economic climate. I truly believe that with a warmer, more customer-oriented approach, this place could do very well. This review is meant as a gentle suggestion, and I hope it's taken in that spirit.

Marulilu cafe is a super small dining area but the result is a cozy and intimate atmosphere. I…read morewould love to bring back friends here for a casual spot that encourages discussion. The staff were very friendly. And about the food... it's good. The garlic omurice we had brought back memories of Japan. The breakfast set had smaller portions but that's actually what a real Japanese breakfast was, small portions. So I really enjoyed it. I'm definitely coming back.

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Marulilu Cafe - Surprisingly not too busy on Labour Day morning!

Surprisingly not too busy on Labour Day morning!

Marulilu Cafe - Hamburger steak with tomato bisque ($19.99)

Hamburger steak with tomato bisque ($19.99)

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Saku

Saku

4.3(295 reviews)
2.2 km•Fairview Slopes
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I had no idea that katsu could taste this GOOD. I mean, all katsu I've had prior to eating at Saku…read morejust pales in comparison. Who knew??? My hubs and I vacationed in Vancouver a few weeks ago in late April. We had seen the long lines for dinner at Saku when we were here more than a year ago. So, we decided to give them a try for a late lunch around 2pm on a Wednesday afternoon. No wait. We got seated right away. We liked how spacious and airy the dining room was. Our wait staff were friendly and on point. They were considerate about answering our questions about the food and food allergies. I ordered the chicken thigh katsu ($26 Can) and my hubs got the chicken thigh curry ($28.50 Can). No dairy involved in either dish which I was happy about because I have challenges digesting milk protein. Yes, it's kinda pricey. Yes, it's totally worth it. The katsu is light, crispy, fried perfectly, not greasy, and comes with unlimited rice, miso soup, finely chopped cabbage salad, and an addictively delicious sesame dressing. My hubs' curry sauce was served on the side so he could pour out as much or as little as he wanted. All in all, it was a very pleasant and satisfying meal. Saku is top notch for katsu. You won't believe how good katsu can be until you try it.

Saku is delicious! Although it's a bit pricey, the quality of the food and meat is good. As well,…read moreyou get unlimited soup, salad and rice! Their housemade sesame sauce for the salad is very good! All the servers are very nice and attentive.

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Saku - The Zenbu katsu set. Enough for two hungry people!

The Zenbu katsu set. Enough for two hungry people!

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Minami - Oshi Sampler and Red Wave Roll

Minami

4.1(843 reviews)
1.6 km•Yaletown, Downtown
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We dropped into Minami for happy hour and were seated immediately…read more We ordered from the happy hour menu for a quick snack before dinner plans: Brussels sprouts were the surprise standout: crisped edges, a nice caramelized finish, and enough seasoning to keep each bite interesting. The oshi sampler (their signature pressed sushi) looked tidy and well-composed, and the textures were clean, though the flavors didn't quite pop the way I'd hoped. The roll we ordered was fine, nothing to write home about. Happy hour pricing makes this an accessible way to try Minami's menu. That said, I left feeling like I'd rather spend more for items not on the happy hour menu.

Mixed bag. Some dishes like the Hamachi Crudo was quite good. So was the chicken & foie gras gyoza…read morewhich was an interesting take. However, everything else was not great. The wagyu carpaccio had so much sauce and stuff that you couldn't taste the meat anymore. The tuna had a very "fishy" taste, the kind you get when you've left it out too long and it's not fresh. Dessert was average though the ice cream & sorbet were very good, with nice flavours. Service was also mixed. Not bad but also could definitely have been better. The server we had was difficult to get his attention when needed. Restaurant itself is nicely decorated, but gets quite noisy when full.

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Minami - Stunning artwork

Stunning artwork

Minami - Minami zen has three courses, and this is one of them.

Minami zen has three courses, and this is one of them.

Minami - Minami Martini ... Kyoto Sparkles

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Minami Martini ... Kyoto Sparkles

Okeya Kyujiro

Okeya Kyujiro

4.8(41 reviews)
1.5 km•Yaletown, Downtown

I made a reservation at Okeya Kyujiro for my partner's 40th birthday, and he had the best time…read more Honestly, it was one of the most memorable omakase experiences I've had in Vancouver. Okeya Kyujiro is a Michelin one-star theatrical omakase restaurant, and when they say theatrical, they mean it! From the moment you're welcomed by smiling ushers in kimono to the closing tea ceremony, every movement feels intentional, precise, and elevated. The ambiance is serene and anticipatory. At the start, guests sit in silence as a black screen conceals the chefs. You see their shadows moving behind it. A bell rings, the screen lifts, and the performance begins. Dinner is a 25+ course experience priced at $325 per person. It's undeniably a splurge, but for a milestone celebration, it feels justified. The menu is seafood-forward, with many ingredients flown in from Japan. Each ingredient is presented before preparation, then carefully assembled and served directly from chef to guest. Courses arrive one by one, never rushed. The service team moves seamlessly in the background, refilling water and attending to drinks (available as an add-on) without disrupting the flow. The finale is a matcha ceremony, whisked in front of you with the same quiet precision that defines the evening. When the final sip is taken, the bell chimes once more, the chefs and staff bow, and the screens close. It was a beautifully choreographed dining experience, perfect for marking a special moment, and one I'd gladly return to for the next celebration.

Service was really amazing with servers explaining each dish and drinks were always topped off…read more Food was good, but maybe this isn't quite my style of omakase compared to the other ones I've tried. This is a more theatrical style so expect louder music and a more theatrical experience (eg one of the servers played the flute for the guests celebrating birthdays). I prefer a more intimidate and interactive style of omakase where you can talk with the chefs. This lunch also felt a little fast in terms of progression of the meal. Some of the dishes were very tasty while others didn't wow us. With drinks, we were quite full despite some reviews saying portion is on the smaller size. Our total was around $500 with drinks for 2 people. A really good experience for omakase, especially if you are looking for a unique experience though not my favourite one I've tried.

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Okeya Kyujiro - Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.

Inside the waiting area before being taken to your seat.

Okeya Kyujiro - Lychee jelly w/ brown sugar syrup, ginger icecream monaka, crown melon + japanese orange

Lychee jelly w/ brown sugar syrup, ginger icecream monaka, crown melon + japanese orange

Okeya Kyujiro - A5 wagyu sukiyaki

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A5 wagyu sukiyaki

Mila - vegan - Updated May 2026

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