Posts

CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF OCEAN WISE AT MINAMI

/in , /by

OceanWise_10Years_BLK

On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Minami invites you to celebrate a decade of supporting sustainable seafood as Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program turns 10. The evening begins at 6 p.m. on our hidden patio and features an Ocean Wise-dedicated menu created by Executive Chef Alan Ferrer and Sushi Chef Hiroshi Hoshiko, complete with sake pairings. Proceeds benefit the Ocean Wise program.

With only twelve seats available, tickets are $150 each (exclusive of tax and gratuity) and can be purchased by visiting Minami in-person at 1118 Mainland Street, by phone at 604-685-8080, or emailing info@minamirestaurant.com.

Check out the menu below.

Minami 10th Anniversary Oceanwise Dinner 2015

Christmas Eve Menu 2014

/in , /by

For those looking for a place to dine tomorrow, check out our Christmas Eve prix fixe menu!

Minami Christmas Eve Menu-Social

Time for Flashdance!

/in , , /by

broadyway across canadaBroadway Across Canada (BAC) is back this fall with pop culture phenomenon, FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. From November 11th to November 16, guests will enjoy entertaining dancing, music, in addition to a great story. The musical features some of the biggest hits from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning title song “Flashdance – What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” and “I Love Rock & Roll.” In addition, 16 brand new songs have been written for the musical with music by Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie Roth.

FlashdanceFrom the BAC website:
With electrifying dance at its core, FLASHDANCE-THE MUSICAL tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream.

With Minami’s close proximity to Queen Elizabeth Theatre, we have again partnered with BAC to do a giveaway in restaurant and online! Enter to win one of three pairs of opening night tickets (November 11th) to FLASHDANCE and one $100 gift certificate to Minami. Contest closes Friday, November 7th, 2014 at noon and winner must pick-up the prize at the restaurant. Three ways to enter:

1) Tweet the following on Twitter and make sure to follow @MinamiYaletown and @BACTouring:

I want to win tickets to @BACTouring’s #FLASHDANCE and dinner at @MinamiYaletown. #BACxMinami http://ow.ly/DxluG  

2) “Like” the Minami Facebook Page and comment on the FLASHDANCE poster photo.

3) Enter at Minami Restaurant directly.

To buy tickets, visit the Broadway Across Canada website.

Broadway’s Wicked comes to Vancouver!

/in , /by

Wicked

We are excited to partner with Broadway Across Canada (BAC) on a giveaway to one of Broadway’s most beloved musicals – Wicked. Coming to Vancouver Wednesday, May 28 until Sunday, June 29, 2014, this is the second time the award-winning Wicked has toured in our city, and it is back due to popular demand!

Declared “The Best Musical of the Decade” by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked musical is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, which tells the untold story of the witches of Oz: Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West born with emerald-green skin and is misunderstood and Glinda the Good Witch of the North who is beautiful and very popular. It is truly an action-packed show filled with memorable songs. Read more about the story on the official Wicked website.

Here is your chance to win one of two pairs of opening night tickets (May 28th) to Wicked and one $100 gift certificate to Minami. Contest closes Friday, May 23rd at noon. Winners must pick-up prize at the restaurant. Here are a few ways to enter:

1) Tweet the following on Twitter and make sure to follow @MinamiYaletown and @BACTouring:

I want to see @BACTouring’s @Wicked_Musical and dinner at @minamiyaletown! #BACxMinami #TeamElphaba #TeamGlinda http://ow.ly/wKVGV 

For an extra entry on Twitter, Elphaba a photo of yourself at elphabayourself.com  and tweet us the photo with #BACxMinami hashtag, tagging @BACTouring as well.

2) “Like” the Minami Facebook Page and comment on the Wicked poster photo. Receive an extra entry if you share the contest!

3) Enter at Minami Restaurant directly.

To buy tickets, visit the Broadway Across Canada website.

Good luck, everyone!

broadyway across canada

 

 

Blue Man Group Contest

/in , , /by

broadway across canada

Broadway Across Canada (BAC) brings the entertaining Blue Man Group to Vancouver, from March 25th to 30th, 2014.

blue man groupFrom the Broadway website:
Experience the Phenomenon. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds the show as “One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged.” E! Entertainment News exclaims, “Blue Man Group is what every live performance aspires to be.” The Baltimore Sun raves, “Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It’s a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!”

Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that Blue Man Group is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, Blue Man Group is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. Blue Man Group is now on the road for its first U.S. theatrical tour. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.

With Minami’s close proximity to Queen Elizabeth Theatre, we have again partnered with BAC to do a giveaway in restaurant and online! Enter to win one of three pairs of opening night tickets (March 25th) to Blue Man Group and one $100 gift certificate to Minami. Contest closes Monday, March 24th at noon and winner must pick-up the prize at the restaurant. Three ways to enter:

1) Tweet the following on Twitter and make sure to follow @MinamiYaletown and @BACTouring:

I want to win tickets to @BACTouring’s #BlueManGroup and dinner at @MinamiYaletown. #BACxMinami http://ow.ly/uJ3GZ 

2) “Like” the Minami Facebook Page and comment on the Blue Man Group poster photo.

3) Enter at Minami Restaurant directly.

To buy tickets, visit the Broadway Across Canada website.

Valentine’s Day

/in , /by

Our chefs have created a special Valentine’s Day menu for February 14th! For $150 per couple, it is a great representation of all our popular dishes with six courses and two sake pairings. Call now to book!

minami-valentines-day

Taste of Yaletown 2013

/in , , , /by

TOY_2013_logo

We are once again participating in Taste of Yaletown this year! From October 16 to 27th, experience special set menus during lunch and/or dinner at a truly affordable price.

Check out our three menus here or below and make a reservation today at Open Table or by calling (604) 685-8080.

A portion of profits from each meal served during Taste of Yaletown is donated to The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Since the event began nine years ago, Taste of Yaletown has raised over $100,000 in support of the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

 

SUZUKI TEMPURA BAP $15

seasonal vegetables, kale gomae, tsukemono, steamed rice,
feature miso soup

MINAMI ZEN LUNCH $25

FIRST – sushi
5 piece chef’s selection sushi

SECOND – minami zen
aburi bincho
wasabi masatake sauce

chicken tofu salad
baby greens, sous-vide chicken breast, miso marinated tofu, umami soy vinaigrette

ebi fritter
asian slaw, sweet chili mayo, soy-balsamic reduction

sterling silver karubi pork rib
apple-ginger haccho miso sauce, spiced apple-raisin chutney

DESSERT
matcha crème brûlée
fresh berries

VEGAN DINNER MENU $35

optional sake pairing 15

FIRST- temari sushi
5 piece vegetable temari sushi
sake pairing – aburi ginjo

SECOND – minami zen
slow roasted beet salad
roasted walnuts, miso-marinated tofu, spiced apple raisin chutney, cabernet cassis tarragon vinaigrette

kale gomae
lotus root chip

farmer’s market tsukemono
pickled vegetables

truffled multigrain sansai salad
Iari, micro greens
sake pairing – tengumai umajun

DESSERT
mirin poached pear
cassis-shiso-mint sorbet
sake pairing – indigo wind

DINNER MENU $45

optional sake pairing 15

FIRST – minami sushi sampler
ebi oshi, salmon oshi, temari: maguro, hamachi, ika
sake pairing – aburi ginjo

SECOND – minami zen
slow roasted beet salad
roasted walnuts, blue cheese, spiced apple raisin chutney, cabernet cassis tarragon vinaigrette

jidori chicken foie gras gyoza
truffle dashi

saikyo miso sablefish
kale gomae, yuzu miso sauce, wasabi relish

sterling silver kurabi pork rib
yukon parsnip puree, watercress, apple-ginger haccho miso sauce
sake pairing – tengumai umajun

DESSERT
earl grey bavarois
berry sauce, cassis-shiso-mint sorbet
sake pairing – indigo wind

 

Introducing brunch service!

/in , /by

We are so excited to introduce brunch service at Minami, starting this weekend! Every Saturday and Sunday, wake-up to delicious eggs benedicts, sushi, crepes, and more at 1118 Mainland Street, from 11:30am to 3 pm. You will find popular Minami items on the menu in addition to unique takes on the traditional eggs benedict with Japanese ingredients, such as the hatcho miso pork belly, saikyo dashi eggplant Florentine, and smoked salmon with chiffinaude shiso.

Will we see you there? Check out the menu below!

Minami Brunch Menu 2

Minami Brunch Menu

 

Sake Samurai visits Minami

/in /by

hakkaisan x minami

Join us in welcoming Sake Samurai Timothy Sullivan and Hakkaisan Brewery for a sake + sushi soirée at Minami Yaletown

Our beautiful outdoor patio lounge will showcase their entire lineup and will be the debut of the premium brand Hakkaisan in Vancouver.

Hakkaisan, from the region of  Niigata, is one of Japan’s favourite sake brands which will be expertly paired with our deliciously unforgettable sushi!

Hosted by Miki Ellis- Our very own in house Sake Sommelier

Date: Wednesday June 5th, 2013           Time: 5-7pm

Price: 39$ all inclusive

To purchase tickets:

Please download this Sake+Sushi Registration Form and email it back to us at events@aburirestaurants.com

OR

Call 604.685. 8055 for more information

OR

Visit Minami at 1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver B.C.

Vancouver Magazine Awards 2013

/in , , /by

Vancouver Magazine Awards

 

Just yesterday, the Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards honoured our sake specialist Miki Ellis by placing her on the Premier Crew, which celebrates the best in service. Excerpt from the May 2013 issue of Vancouver Magazine:

At 19, Miki Ellis turned to the study of sake and fell in love. As sake specialist at both Minami and Miku(and the world’s youngest certified sake pro), she loves the liquor’s depth and versatility, but not in all forms: “Hot sake shots are poison!”

Check out the rest of the Crew here! Plus, there is a lovely sketch of Miki: http://www.vanmag.com/Restaurants/Premier_Crew_2013

In addition, Minami was presented with Silver for Best Upscale Japanese. What an amazing team we have!