Miku first existed in Vancouver but opened late last year in Toronto. I’ve heard positive things about Miku and naturally had to try it for myself.
Food
Miku is known for their aburi sushi (that’s nigiri sushi where the topping has been kissed by a blowtorch). To get a thorough sampling of the menu, we ordered the 4-course menu – the Kaiseki Innovative Aburi Coursed Menu ($78).
What we ate as part of the Shokai Menu:
Selection from the Coal Harbour Platter | Oyster, Oyster Shooter, Mussels, Prawns, Kaisen Poke, Scallop and salmon ceviche
Kyoto Saikyo Miso Baked Sablefish | Prawn Croquette, gai lan, charred eggplant puree, welsh onion, pickled turnip, yuzu-miso reduction, tomato relish
(Also shown: AAA Sterling Silver Prime Rib)
Platter of signature Aburi sushi
Green Tea Opera Cake and Ice Cream
Everything was served on beautiful Arita glazed pottery made in Kyushu, Japan.
The Other Stuff
The restaurant has different sections including a lounge area, the dining area surrounded by floor to ceiling windows and a giant koi mural and the dining area facing the open kitchen. I liked sitting in the area with the big windows for more light. Our server was so accommodating he even adjusted the temperature of the restaurant because my friend was cold!
Here’s a little story about the underground parking lot: I couldn’t find my car after dinner because the door I had come out of was locked and since I had to go down a different way, nothing looked familiar. After searching with no luck, the security guard escorted me to the parking lot to help me find my car.
Miku Toronto
Dinner For 2: $250 (including cocktails, wine, coffee)
Location: 105-10 Bay Street at Queen’s Quay in the RBC Building
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